This post is a guide for foreigners on how to buy and use a Korean transportation card (T-money). It covers essential phrases for purchasing a card (‘교통카드 하나 주세요’), charging it with money (‘10,000원 충전해 주세요’), and checking the balance (‘잔액이 얼마예요?’). The guide includes pronunciation tips, a sample dialogue at a convenience store, and cultural insights, such as the availability of K-pop idol-themed cards and the convenient ‘hwanseung’ (transfer discount) system for buses and subways.
Your Guide to the T-Money Card in Korea
