Tipping is not customary in South Korea, and offering one can occasionally cause confusion or be politely declined.
No tip is expected at restaurants, bars, or taxis.
Some upscale hotels catering to international guests may include a service charge automatically — this is separate from tipping culture and is not something you need to add to.
Kakao Pay and Naver Pay are how most locals pay each other and check out online, but card acceptance in South Korea is close to universal even at small restaurants, so visitors rarely need a Korean payment app just to get by day to day.
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