Several apps can help you research, plan, and track your Korean surgery journey. Here are the most useful digital tools.

Research Apps

Gangnam Unni (강남언니)

  • Clinic comparisons
  • Patient reviews
  • Before/after photos
  • Price information
  • Booking features

Babitalk (바비톡)

  • Surgery community
  • Real patient stories
  • Photo sharing
  • Clinic discussions

Communication Apps

KakaoTalk

  • Essential for clinic communication
  • Translation features
  • Photo sharing
  • Free messaging

Papago

  • Best Korean-English translation
  • Voice translation
  • Camera translation
  • Offline capability

Travel Apps

Naver Maps

  • Better than Google Maps in Korea
  • Public transit directions
  • Walking routes
  • Location search

Kakao Maps

  • Alternative to Naver
  • Taxi integration
  • Easy to use

Tracking and Documentation

Notes Apps

  • Document your journey
  • Store consultation notes
  • Keep question lists
  • Track recovery progress

Photo Apps

  • Consistent recovery photos
  • Date-stamped images
  • Cloud backup

Payment/Currency

XE Currency

  • Real-time exchange rates
  • Currency conversion
  • Rate alerts

Tips for App Use

  • Download before arriving
  • Set up accounts in advance
  • Download offline content
  • Enable notifications for clinic messages