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  When visiting a convenience store, remember to get a transportation card along with your ramen Introduction: Getting Around Korea Made Easy Dear readers, today I would like to briefly introduce the transportation card that is essential when using public transportation in Korea. If you’re visiting Korea for the first time, one of the first things you’ll need to figure out is  how to get around . Sure, you can always hop in a taxi right from the airport, and most taxis accept credit cards or cash in Korean won. But keep in mind that taxi fares in Korea have gone up quite a bit in recent years. That’s why many travelers—and even locals—recommend using the subway or bus instead. Korea’s public transportation system is  fast, affordable, and safe , making it one of the best ways to explore the country. There’s just one catch: in many places, especially on buses, you can’t pay with cash. This is where the  T-money card  comes in. For both convenience and savings, it...