Useful Apps

As an international student at Woosong University, having the right apps on your phone can make a big difference in adapting to life in Korea. Below are essential apps that will help you navigate, communicate, manage your student life, and handle daily tasks more efficiently.

Naver Map / KakaoMap

Google Maps does not work properly for navigation in Korea. Instead, Naver Map and KakaoMap are the most reliable and widely used apps. Both offer English-language options and provide accurate directions for walking, driving, and public transport. Those Maps also include live bus and subway updates, making it especially helpful for commuting.

Papago

Developed by Naver, Papago is one of the most accurate translation apps for Korean-English. It supports text, voice, image, and handwriting translation. It's an essential tool for reading signs, communicating with locals, or understanding menus and notices.

KEB Hana Bank (Global Banking App)

Hana Bank is Woosong University’s official banking partner. International students can open accounts and manage them using Hana’s dedicated global app, which offers full English support. You can check balances, make transfers, and use mobile banking services easily without language barriers.

Coupang

Often called the “Amazon of Korea,” Coupang offers fast, reliable online shopping for everything from electronics to groceries. Many items are eligible for next-day delivery (Rocket Delivery). The app is user-friendly and has a growing number of English listings.

Coupang Eats

This is Coupang’s food delivery app, offering convenient ordering from local restaurants. The app is, the interface is simple, and it’s a good option for food delivery.

Karrot Market (당근마켓)

Karrot is a second-hand marketplace app for buying and selling items within your local area. It’s ideal for students looking to purchase affordable used goods like furniture, electronics, or bikes. The app is in Korean, but basic usage is easy with translation tools.

KakaoTalk

KakaoTalk is Korea’s most widely used messaging app. It’s essential for both personal and university-related communication. Most group chats, class discussions, and announcements happen here. It supports multimedia messages, voice calls, and has an English-language interface.

Useful Websites

• Daejeon Support Center for Foreign Residents: https://dic.or.kr/en/main/
• Daejeon Info, Festivals, & Attractions: http://www.livingindaejeon.or.kr/english
• Daejeon Bus Terminal: http://djbusterminal.co.kr/index.php
• Daejeon Metropolitan City: https://www.daejeon.go.kr/english/index.do
• Korean Immigration Services: https://www.immigration.go.kr/immigration_eng/index.do
• Korean Tourism Organization: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
• Incheon International Airport: https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do
• The Guidebook for Living in Korea: help you live a stable life in Korea.
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• Services for Foreigners: The Korean government provides various online certificate issuance services and a variety of benefits such as education and counseling services for foreign nationals.
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• Provides petition application, employment, and residence information for foreigners. The main functions of this website are visiting reservations and using electronic application services.
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• National Health Insurance site
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