Information Foreigners Should See Before Taxis During Typhoons, Heavy Snow, and Heavy Rain

When a typhoon, heavy snow, or heavy rain occurs, just because a vehicle is visible on the taxi app doesn't mean you can safely reach your destination due to road restrictions, flooding, or snow clearing. Foreigners who may find it difficult to understand disaster messages in Korean might call for a taxi without knowing about restricted areas, or may struggle to find their way back after leaving their accommodation. This list organizes essential official information and criteria for halting travel to check before calling a taxi.

Each item here should be confirmed in order, rather than as a recommendation ranking. The actual situation may vary depending on weather, location, and vehicle supply, so prioritize the current app screen and guidance from official sources. If you need support in a foreign language, prepare your destination and current location in Hangul, and be ready to choose indoor waiting or rescheduling over unnecessary travel. It's safer to save addresses, maps, and reservation information on your screen beforehand, to access even if data connectivity is lost.

Deciding to cancel or delay travel during severe weather is not a failure but the safest approach to schedule management. Let's translate weather alerts and disaster messages, check road and public transport operations, accommodation extensions, and cancellation conditions in order. Avoid choosing riverbanks, coastlines, or underground areas as locations to wait for taxis; if there's a risk to life or body, it's important to inform 119 or 112 of your current location and the language needed instead of looking for general vehicles.

Instead of memorizing the list, it's practical to save necessary screens and contact information before departure. Communicate with the driver briefly and specifically, and keep records of the vehicle number and payment. If weather conditions worsen, seek help from accommodation, airport, or tourist information staff, and prioritize official instructions and emergency agency guidance over reserving a taxi. If you have companions, establish a meeting spot and actions in case communication is lost.