ISSUE 12 · TRAVEL & LIVING

Traveling Korea on a rainy day

Plan umbrellas, indoor routes and wet shoes without losing the day.

Rain changes pace more than it cancels a trip. Metro networks and indoor places help, but the final walk and wet belongings still need a plan.

Recheck the forecast near departure

Rain can change within the day. Check current timing before leaving, choose one indoor stop and keep official opening information as the final reference.

Prepare feet and bag, not only an umbrella

Stations and convenience stores may sell umbrellas, but stock and quality vary. A foldable umbrella, bag cover and spare quick-dry socks make a real difference. Follow umbrella-bag or stand notices indoors.

Plan routes to the exit

Some stations connect to malls or underground space, but not every exit does. Check the final walk, exit number and stairs on a map. Leave extra time for buses, taxis and airport journeys in wet weather.

Dry belongings on return

Follow accommodation guidance for umbrellas, air shoes gently and keep passports and electronics inside a water-resistant pouch. A good rainy-day plan protects tomorrow’s energy too.

GOOGLE MAPS

Find indoor places in Google Maps ↗
Rainy day in Seoul
Photo: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service (Jeon Han), Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Unmodified.
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