KakaoMetro - Subway Navigation

Name: KakaoMetro - Subway Navigation
Author: Kakao Mobility Corp.

3.18.0

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Kakao Mobility Corp.

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Korea subway navigation, based on train schedule and transfer information

KakaoMetro subway navigation for Seoul, Busan and more

By Irfan Rosli

News editor

Station maps for Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon
Landmarks marked on station maps
Carriage advice for the exit you plan to use
Fastest routes calculated for the current time
Nearby station search and arrival alarms
Alarms that sound and show badges

What KakaoMetro covers and who it suits

KakaoMetro is a subway navigation app for riders in Korea. Its station maps cover the Seoul metropolitan area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon, and the listing describes it as built on train schedule and transfer information. Developer Kakao Mobility Corp. lists it under Travel & Local, and the Play page shows 4.5 stars from 45,762 ratings.

It suits anyone who takes the subway in those cities and wants routes, transfers and station layout in one place. Its features are mostly about planning a trip and getting through a station, so the app is most useful while you are on the way.

Planning routes and transfers

The app calculates the fastest route to a destination based on the current time, so the suggested path reflects the trains running at that moment. Transfer information is part of the same route search.

Because the calculation uses the current time, the same origin and destination can give a different route at different hours. Check the route again before you leave if your departure is some time away.

Choosing the right carriage at each station

KakaoMetro can tell you which carriage to board if you want to arrive beside the stairs that lead to the ticket gate. You name the exit you plan to use, and the app points to the carriage nearest it.

This matters most at large interchange stations, where a carriage at the wrong end can add a long walk. The listing presents it as a way to reach the exit you want with less walking inside the station.

Station maps with landmarks

The station maps are drawn from real station locations in Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Landmarks are marked on the maps, so you can match what you see on the map to buildings above ground.

The landmarks are the main aid for orientation. A map that shows a nearby building you recognise is easier to read than a bare line diagram, especially when you are unfamiliar with a station.

Nearby stations and arrival alarms

Nearby station search and arrival alarms use your current location. Alarms can sound and show badges, so you get notified as you approach the station you set.

These two features depend on location and notification access. Route planning, carriage advice and the station maps work without them.

What's new

Oct 12, 2026

[Update]
Other bug fixes and improvements have been made.

About this APK

The build we hold is KakaoMetro - Subway Navigation 3.18.0 (APK) for Android 8.0 and up.

Version: 3.18.0; 2026093016
Requires Android: 8.0+
Size: 85 MB
Target Android: 16

Package ID: net.orizinal.subway
Format: APK
Malware scan: Clean on 67 engines
Permissions: 22 declared · 2 sensitive; Approximate location
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Signed by: CN=S.K. Oh
Certificate SHA-256: 89e849cc1a46699112c2f421f40ebe4d00b447c0291def82b04fcc868ae2ef13