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Korea Runs on Cards — So Why Do Travelers Still Need Cash?

07/30/202607/10/2026 by KoreaHowTo
Traveler deciding between card payment and cash in Korea

So, do you really need cash in Korea, or can you rely on cards for almost everything? Paying in Korea can feel almost too easy at first. You buy a bottle of water at a convenience store and pay by card. No one thinks twice about it. You order coffee, take a taxi, pay at … Read more

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