Map applications that are typically used in Korea are Naver Map and Kakao Map.
Using Google Maps in Korea?
Google Maps is not recommended. Google Maps is not properly serviced. The reason is that Korea did not hand over the map information. The reason was that military information should not be passed. Google is a foreign company, so there was a security problem. So in Korea, Google Maps is really lack of information. No restaurant, wayfinding, public transportation, etc. are properly serviced.
On the other hand, Naver Map and Kakao Map are optimized for Korea. It is very convenient to check public transportation such as subway and bus. If you select a place of departure and a destination, various means of transportation are presented. You can easily find cafes and restaurants. You can see where a nearby restaurant or cafe is. It's all on Google Maps, so it won't be difficult to use. When traveling in Korea, it is very convenient to use just one of the two map applications. However, it would be embarrassing if the first setting was in Korean.
Let's see how to change the language setting of Naver Map and Kakao Map.
* For reference, Naver Map is more recommended among the two maps. The reason is that Korean and English appear simultaneously on the Naver map. You can also use signs on the street to help you find your way. Most signs are written in English at the same time, but some are not. Therefore, even if you don't know Korean, you can get help by using shapes, so Naver Map is a little more advantageous. Also, when asking for help from the neighboring Koreans, a Naver map with Korean characters simultaneously is more advantageous. In addition, Naver Map supports many types of languages.
Conclusion: use a Naver map.
How to change the Naver map language
Press the 3-line menu on Naver Map and go to Map Settings.
In Settings, click Language Settings.
You can choose between English, Chinese and Japanese.
Naver Map shows the changed language as it restarts. The Naver map is displayed in English with Korean.
How to change the Kakao Map language
Go to Settings and click App Settings.
Unlike Naver Map, Kakao Map currently only supports English.
It is in English only.
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