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Google Maps Driving in Korea: Why It Fails and What to Use
Google Maps still can’t route cars in Korea. Here is why, plus how NAVER Maps, KakaoMap, Kakao Navi and TMAP compare for English-speaking drivers.
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Kia Tasman in Korea: Gasoline Engine, Price, and How It Differs
Korea’s Tasman is gasoline-only. Here are its trims, won prices and specs, and how it differs from the diesel Tasman in Australia.
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Car Accident in Korea: What to Do and When to Call the Police
What Korean law expects after a crash, when a police report is required, and how insurance changes the criminal side of an injury accident.
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Kia K8: The Big Sedan That Follows the Cadenza in Korea
The K8 is Kia’s large sedan in Korea, a new name that builds on the K7 (Cadenza in some markets). Specs, four powertrains, official fuel economy and price.
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Parking in Korea: Where You Can’t Stop and What a Ticket Costs
Korea’s no-stopping distances, parking fines for cars and vans, disability spaces, towing and rental-car rules, from Korean law.
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Hyundai Staria Explained: Korean Versions vs Australia and the UK
Korea’s Staria comes with LPG, hybrid or electric power and up to 11 seats. Australia lists diesel, the UK is waiting on an EV, and the US doesn’t list it.
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Hyundai and Kia Models Missing From the US, UK and Australian Lineups
Five Hyundai and Kia models on Korea’s lineups that aren’t listed in the US, UK or Australia, plus the near misses.
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EV Charging in Korea: Public vs Private Rates and How to Pay
What public and private EV chargers in Korea charge per kWh, how to pay without a membership card, and the time limits that can bring a fine.
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Speed Cameras in Korea: Fines, Speed Limits and Who Gets the Ticket
Korea’s default speed limits, what a camera fine costs, and why the bill goes to whoever is responsible for the car, renters included.
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What Happened to the Hyundai Azera? It’s Still Sold in Korea as the Grandeur
The Azera never went away. Hyundai still lists it globally, sells it in Korea as the Grandeur, and here’s how the two names line up.