When traveling or moving to almost any country in the world, opening Google Maps is second nature. It reliably tells you where to walk, when your bus is arriving, and which alleyway leads to that hidden café. However, one of the biggest first-time shocks for tourists, exchange students, and expats arriving in South Korea is realizing that Google Maps is practically broken here. If you’ve opened Google Maps in Seoul only to find greyed-out walking directions, inaccurate bus schedules, or outdated business listings, you aren’t alone. Scroll through subreddits like r/koreatravel or r/Living_in_Korea, and you’ll see dozens of frustrated posts asking: “Why doesn’t Google Maps work in South Korea?” Here…