Travel with confidence using hyper-accurate real-time transit, 3D maps, and exclusive local insights. From finding the fastest subway route to discovering Seoul’s hidden gems, get the reliability Google Maps can’t offer in Korea.
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Navigate Korea's complex subways and buses with ease. Get real-time arrival info and the fastest walking routes updated every 24 hours.
Discover 'Instagrammable' cafes and hidden gems. Use big data insights to find trending hotspots popular with specific age groups and locals.
Bridge the language gap by virtually walking your route. Use realistic 360-degree 3D views to identify building facades before you even arrive.
Trusted by 13M+ people who love this app.
"I was completely lost using other maps in Seoul, but KakaoMap was a lifesaver. The real-time bus arrivals are incredibly accurate, and the 'hot restaurant' recommendations helped me find the best local spots in Hongdae that weren't even listed on Western apps. It is a must-download for anyone visiting Korea!"
"The level of detail is insane. I used the Road View and 3D map to virtually walk my route before I even left the airport. Sharing my real-time location with my travel group via KakaoTalk made meeting up in crowded areas like Myeong-dong completely stress-free. It's the most reliable navigation tool I've used."
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KakaoMap is appreciated by users for its useful public transport navigation, particularly for travelers in Korea, and is generally considered easy to use. Despite these strengths, the app faces extensive criticism regarding its accuracy and performance. Many users report significant inaccuracies in public transport times and business information, alongside issues like slow map loading, frequent crashes, and bugs such as unresponsive widgets and blurry icons after iOS updates. The navigation guidance is often deemed unreliable, and recent changes to location sharing requiring intrusive permissions have also drawn negative feedback.
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Everything you need to know about KakaoMap - Korea No.1 Map.
Description
Latest Version
6.13.3
Size
404.0 MB
First Released
Feb 27, 2009
Everything you need to know about KakaoMap - Korea No.1 Map
KakaoMap offers fast and accurate routes by providing the latest information updated within 24 hours for cars, public transportation, walking, and bicycle navigation in Korea. It includes a built-in navigation system.
Yes, KakaoMap includes a navigation system. Users do not need to install a separate navigation app; KakaoMap provides navigation directions directly when a route is searched.
Yes, KakaoMap provides public transportation routes. It offers real-time bus and subway information, including arrival times and route details, for various cities in Korea.
KakaoMap provides local information through features like "Recommendation just for you" based on current location and "Places suggested by data" which analyzes visitor demographics for specific spots. Theme maps and trend rankings also help.
Yes, KakaoMap allows users to see where their KakaoTalk friends are using the "Friends Location" feature. This feature requires optional location permission.
KakaoMap provides a realistic vector-based 3D Map that can be rotated or tilted 360 degrees. It also offers a Real 3D Sky View for searching three-dimensional maps.
Yes, KakaoMap shares data with health applications for bike navigation. It saves cycling navigation records, including workouts, cycling distance, and active energy burned.
KakaoMap requests optional permissions for Location, Mic, Camera, Photos, Notification, and Health. Users can still use the service without granting these permissions.
Yes, KakaoMap allows users to save and manage favorite places. Favorites can be organized by group, indicated on the map, and folders can be followed and shared.
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