OWL Magazine Korea

Japan is often nicknamed the kingdom of railways, as one can find various stations throughout the cities. Additionally, since the railways are privatized, multiple railway stations exist even in the same region. While most places can be accessed by trains or subways, there is a drawback of higher transportation costs compared to South Korea and the inconvenience of limited free ...

Just like in South Korea, overseas countries are places where people lead their lives with well-established public transportation systems. Especially in well-developed city-states like Singapore, efficient use of public transportation is easily achievable. Moreover, in tourist-friendly Singapore, there is a special transport card designed for “travelers” – the “Tourist Card.” “Singapore, Transport Card for Travelers: Tourist Card” Singapore’s Tourist Transport ...

Similar to South Korea, Singapore has a well-developed subway system. Just like in Korea, you can use the subway to travel from Changi International Airport to the city center. The subway in Singapore is referred to as “MRT” or “LRT.” “MRT” is mainly found in the city center, while “LRT” represents relatively outer routes, corresponding to the concepts of a ...

Singapore has public transportation similar to what you can find in South Korea, including buses, subways, and taxis. Let’s take a closer look at Singapore’s bus system. “Singapore’s Bus System” While Singapore has an active public transportation system, for first-time visitors, it’s recommended to use the subway, known as “MRT,” rather than buses. Buses can be a bit more challenging ...