3 Days in Seoul: A Practical Business Trip Plan

Focus your business meetings in Gangnam or Yeouido and stay within a 2-kilometer radius of your primary client office to avoid soul-crushing traffic. Use the T-money card for subway travel, which is significantly faster than taxis during morning and evening rush hours.

  1. Choose your base wisely. If your meetings are in the financial district, stay in Yeouido. If your work is tech or corporate-focused, stay in Gangnam. Do not try to cross the Han River for a 9:00 AM meeting; you will lose.
  2. Get a T-money card immediately. Purchase a T-money card at any convenience store (7-Eleven, GS25) the moment you land. Load it with 30,000 KRW. It works for subways, buses, and even taxi fares.
  3. Download Naver Map. Google Maps does not provide walking or transit directions in South Korea. Download Naver Map or KakaoMap before you leave the airport to get accurate navigation.
  4. Book an e-SIM. Order an e-SIM online (like Airalo or Ubigi) for instant connectivity. Public Wi-Fi is everywhere, but you need data for KakaoTalk, the messaging app used for all business communication in Korea.
Is tipping expected in Korea?
No. Tipping is not part of the culture and can sometimes be seen as confusing or rude.
What is the best way to get to the city from Incheon?
The AREX Express train is the fastest and most reliable way to get to Seoul Station in under an hour.