1️⃣ Get Connected

• Buy a KT / SKT / LG U+ SIM card at Daejeon Station or the airport.
• Install KakaoMap, Papago, and Kakao T.
• Load a T-money card for public transport — you’ll need it everywhere.

2️⃣ Get SettledYour first mission: housing and comfort. Think agile, not rushed.

• Use Zigbang or Dabang apps to find rooms near campus.
• Guesthouses in Euneungjeongi Street are ideal for first nights.
• Bring a translator app for landlord chats — it helps.

3️⃣ Get RegisteredCompliance is key. Knock out your paperwork early to unlock everything else.

• Visit Daejeon Immigration Office for your ARC.
• Open a Woori or KB bank account — needed for housing deposits.
• Keep passport, visa, school docs organized in one folder.

4️⃣ Get OrientedUnderstand your operating environment. Daejeon runs on simplicity and precision.

• Nearest subway: Line 1 (blue line).
• Groceries: Homeplus, Emart, or No Brand.
• Food zones: Dunsan-dong for cafés, Yuseong for local eats.

5️⃣ Get IntegratedCommunity is your most strategic resource. Engage early, grow fast.

• Join Daejeon Global Center for Korean classes.
• Attend Meetup Korea events to meet locals and other expats.
• Learn to say: Annyeonghaseyo! (Hello) and Gamsahamnida (Thank you).

6️⃣ Get ExploringRecharge strategically — exploration fuels perspective.

• Expo Park: science & art in one place.
• Hanbat Arboretum: serene walks & weekend resets.
• Yuseong Hot Springs: free public foot baths.

7️⃣ Get Ready for SuccessIntegrate systems early — success is built on structure.

• Register for National Health Insurance (NHIS) after your ARC arrives.
• Follow your university’s International Office social channels.
• Keep copies of your visa, ARC, and insurance on cloud backup.