when using subway, you can us elec. card. howevr try to use paper ticket and find a way to keep it as a suv. i've heared theywon't mak no more paper tickets from next year.

Hookers are all over, look for 2 barber poles and you'll know its a whore house.

Awesome city, very fast and exciting.
Just make sure to wear a seat belt when driving.

if u visit this place dont drive ur own car let otashie drive they dont follow any road rules at all these are the worst n best drivers in the world they r very busy people

Carry tissues with you at all times (or else stock up on serviettes at cafes) because most public toilets (including subway station ones) don't usually have toilet paper. However, museum/art gallery toilets are usually really clean and do provide it.

Prepare yourself before you eat kimchi :)

Getting around in Seoul is pretty easy and cheap. A cab fare is usually about $5 or less. Or you can use the subway and that's less than $2. You can buy beer from street vendors and drink it while you walk. If you're near a shopping area, expect to be asked repeatedly if you want a suit made. I'd say its a pretty cool city. Don't forget to visit the Nam sam tower while you're there.

Seoul is one of the worst cities I have lived. I thought Lima was bad, but Seoul is worse. I have been in some ugly s**t holes in Venezuela, but aside from those two cities, Seoul is the worst city I have been in.Avoid it at all costs. It is not that I am bitter and I am not an ex Hagwon teacher. I just find Korea to be a place that goes against everything that I believe in. I will say that the younger generation is fighting to change the existing customs, but this Confuscious society has me puzzled. Women are treated poorly here, children are slaves to their schooling and men work 18 hours a day. In addition, most men hardly see their families and this causes problems for the kids. Also, why should the in-laws (father's parents) have such a say in what the family does. It is not to my liking. I know many people that do love Korea though. It just wasn't a fit for me.

Change your wong here before you leave

Seoul is my favorite city in the world after NYC where I live - it is the only place in Asia where I do not feel like a zoo animal as a tall white guy. Also people are very friendly, especially if you speak the language. Avoid the areas frequented by foreigners, though Itaewon is a dive, and Kangnam is overpriced and boring. Insadong is also overpriced and too touristy for me - I prefer to just go where the locals are and eat where they eat and so on - if you do this, you'll find Seoul to be an amazing city! But learn Korean before you come visit, or you will naturally miss out on most of the good stuff!