What changed in Korea: Korea No Filter

Palace fee rise for January 2027 now undecided

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900

The Korea Heritage Service listed the timing as undecided and will improve visitor facilities first. Gyeongbokgung stays 3,000 won for adults for now.

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Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Jongmyo free every Wednesday

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900

Under the Korea Heritage Service plan announced in May 2026, these three join Deoksugung and the royal tombs in free Wednesday entry from October. Gyeongbokgung is not included yet.

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Seoul's 30-day Climate Card ended

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0900

The last 30-day top-up was August 31, 2026. The 1, 2, 3, 5 and 7-day tourist passes are still sold.

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iPhone users can put T-money in Apple Wallet

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0900

The Tmoney app added a login for foreigners. Top up with Mastercard, Amex or UnionPay, then tap your phone at the gates.

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Foreign cards work at 440 Seoul subway ticket machines

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0900

Visa and Mastercard now buy single tickets and Climate Card passes at new machines on Lines 1 to 8. They still can't top up T-money.

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K-ETA waiver extended through December 31, 2026

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0900

Citizens of 22 countries can still enter without a K-ETA until the end of 2026. Check before you book a 2027 trip.

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