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Is Uber Available in South Korea?

Yes, but it dispatches licensed taxis

Uber Taxi dispatches licensed Korean taxis rather than private drivers, with service centered on Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon and other cities.

Ride Hailing Apps in South Korea

Kakao T app icon

Kakao TEssential

Dispatches licensed taxis in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Jeju City and nationwide Korean service areas.

Pro tip: It controlled more than 90 percent in the latest pre-2024 competition record, but a Korean number and local card can block visitors. Use k.ride instead.

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k.ride app icon

k.rideEssential

Dispatches Kakao licensed taxis in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju, Jeju City and other Korean cities.

Pro tip: Install this visitor version before Kakao T. It accepts overseas numbers, English and international cards without Korean ID or a bank account.

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Uber app icon

Uber

Dispatches licensed Uber Taxi vehicles in Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon and selected additional Korean cities.

Pro tip: Uber Taxi replaced the UT brand on February 29, 2024. It books licensed taxis only, but an existing foreign Uber account and card usually work.

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TABA app icon

TABA

Dispatches licensed tourist taxis in Seoul with airport and central-city coverage.

Pro tip: Use it as a Seoul backup when Kakao signup fails. It supports foreign numbers, English and international card payment.

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App details

Kakao T in other countriesk.ride in other countriesUber in other countriesTABA in other countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Uber available in South Korea?

Uber Taxi dispatches licensed Korean taxis rather than private drivers, with service centered on Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daegu, Daejeon and other cities. Local alternatives include Kakao T, k.ride, TABA.

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