## Start with the right question Instead of asking only ‘Is this attraction accessible?’, ask whether the entire trip works: station exit, sidewalk, slope, entrance, restroom, seating, return route and any transfer between them. Korea Tourism Organization’s regional barrier-free guides use standardized icons for features including accessible parking, accessible toilets, wheelchair rentals, stroller rentals, lactation rooms, Braille blocks and Braille signs. Those icons are useful starting evidence, but they should be read as facility-specific information rather than a guarantee that every part of the visit is step-free. ## Check transport before the attraction A destination may have an accessible entrance while the most obvious subway exit has stairs. Check elevator-equipped exits, station accessibility notices and the final street approach before you travel. When a route includes a bus, confirm whether the relevant service is low-floor and whether the stop environment is usable for you. ## Attractions can be partly accessible Barrier-free information may apply only to certain sections. VISITKOREA describes some trails and tourist sites where accessibility improvements cover selected paths or facilities rather than the whole site. Read the detailed access description, not just the presence of an icon. ## Useful things to verify - Step-free entrance and route inside the site. - Elevator availability and the correct station exit. - Accessible restroom location. - Wheelchair or stroller rental, including ID/phone requirements. - Accessible parking and drop-off point. - Seating/rest areas. - Surface type: steep slope, gravel, boardwalk, sand or uneven historic paving. - Whether a companion is required for a specific experience. ## Airports and major facilities Large airports and many major tourist facilities provide accessibility services, but pickup points and requirements vary. For example, official tourism materials for Jeju Airport describe wheelchair rental through tourist-information counters with identification requirements. Always check the specific airport or facility rather than assuming a nationwide rule. ## Ask before committing to a difficult detour If one access detail determines whether the visit is possible, call the attraction or use a travel-assistance service before leaving. 1330 can help with travel information and interpretation; it cannot certify accessibility, but it can help you contact or understand the relevant operator. ## Build margin into the itinerary Accessible travel can require more time for elevators, longer step-free paths, waiting for a suitable vehicle or finding the correct entrance. Avoid tightly chaining reservations where one inaccessible shortcut could cause the entire day to fail. ## How this site should use accessibility information Place pages should distinguish verified features from unknowns. ‘Accessible restroom confirmed’ is more useful than a vague ‘accessible’ label. If only part of a trail or venue is barrier-free, the page should say which part.