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Michael Han

Michael Han is a Korea-based international healthcare professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting foreign patients and working with Korean medical providers. His background includes healthcare provider relations, medical claims and authorization processes, and coordination among patients, insurers and hospitals. At Korea Compass, he explains how healthcare and practical life in Korea actually work for international visitors and residents.

Best Apps for Traveling in Korea: 5 You Actually Need

2026-09-062026-06-30 by Michael Han
Best apps for traveling in Korea on a smartphone

The most useful Korea travel apps cover navigation, translation, taxis and safety. Here are the five worth installing before you arrive.

Categories Practical Tips Tags KakaoMap, Korea travel apps, Naver Map, Papago, VisitKorea

T-money Card in Korea: Don’t Get Stuck at the Subway Gate

2026-08-252026-06-29 by Michael Han
T-money card in Korea held by a tourist at a Seoul subway gate

A practical guide to buying, charging, using, and refunding a T-money card in Korea, written for first-time visitors.

Categories Travel in Korea Tags Korea subway, Korea transportation card, Seoul travel, T-money card Leave a comment

Public Transportation in Korea: A First-Timer’s Guide

2026-09-062026-06-29 by Michael Han
Public transportation in Korea with subway, bus, transit card and smartphone map

A practical first-timer’s guide to Korean subways and buses, from buying a transit card to making transfers and finding the correct exit.

Categories Travel in Korea Tags Korea bus, Korea transportation, Seoul subway, T-money Leave a comment
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