Seoul Packing List 2026
Seoul Travel Guides
👕 Clothing
Seoul summers are 30°C+, winters can reach -10°C — pack for your actual season
Seoul's neighbourhoods (Bukchon, Hongdae, Insadong) involve extensive walking
Summer monsoon season (June–August) brings heavy daily rain
January/February are bitterly cold — pack seriously warm clothing
Korean café culture and rooftop bars reward looking put-together
🧴 Toiletries
🔌 Electronics
💳 Money & Cards
Buy at any convenience store (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven) for subway and buses
Traditional markets (Gwangjang, Namdaemun) are cash-preferred
Cards widely accepted in Seoul — Shinhan, local ATMs work with foreign cards
📄 Documents
Many nationalities need K-ETA electronic travel authorisation — check at k-eta.go.kr
Korean healthcare is excellent — but expensive for foreigners without coverage
Show to taxi drivers — apps are great but having the address helps
Essential tips for Seoul
- →Download Naver Maps and Kakao Maps — Google Maps is incomplete for Korea's transit system
- →T-money card works on all Seoul metro, buses, and even taxis — buy one at any convenience store
- →Korean skincare products (COSRX, Some By Mi) are much cheaper bought locally in Myeongdong
- →Most restaurants and cafes have free fast WiFi — look for "무료 와이파이" signs
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