Top 5 Apps That Korean People Use



Practically used by almost everyone and anyone who owns a smartphone in Korea, Kakao Talk is the #1 app when it comes to messengers. It truly is an all-in-one app that has not only the basic functions of a messenger app such as texting, calling, and sending photos as well as videos but so much more. For example, you can transfer money to and fro, share your current location with others, and even send gifts to your friends as long as you are connected to the internet! All in all, this app will come in real handy when you’re traveling around in Korea and have to keep in touch with your travel guides or even locals you meet along the way

Likewise, Google isn’t the only one providing navigation services and Google Maps does not come in very handy when used in Korea. Used by the majority of Koreans, the local, Naver Map, is a much more reliable and accurate option when navigating around Korea. What makes this app an essential one is that for starters, it is available in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. Another added benefit is that you can download maps beforehand for offline use! Another navigation app used by many is Kakao Map which can be interconnected with other Kakao apps.

Buses aren’t the preferred mode of transport, especially in a foreign country. They’re not as consistent and time-efficient as subways. Nonetheless, if you have to take the bus somewhere make sure to download Kakao Bus first. With this app, you no longer have to waste precious time waiting for the bus to come as you can check bus schedules ahead of time or set alarms for buses you take regularly. What’s more, this isn’t an app just for use in Korea. Kakao Bus keeps track of buses in around 57 cities around Korea! So, how about taking the bus next time round with Kakao Bus.

The band is an up-and-coming chat app for groups. You can create all the groups you want to and invite all the people you want to them. The developers recommend this app to people on sports teams, school groups, gaming clans, and workgroups. Everybody joins in, chats it up, and has a good time. You can organize your groups into various channels similar to apps like Discord and Slack. You can also directly message individuals and add calendar events for group activities.

KakaoStory is a social network platform launched by Kakao. It was launched on March 22, 2012, as a photo-sharing network but has then expanded to include other features allowing users to post various things on their page. KakaoStory has more active users in South Korea than Facebook. You can share little stories from your day-to-day life on KakaoStory.