Public toilets in South Korea

Across 2 cities in South Korea, 499 toilets are listed, 499 of them free.

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Looking for a toilet in South Korea rarely costs anything: 100 per cent of the 499 listed toilets are free. Only 0 charge. That is the comfortable case — you can set off without hunting for coins.

Entries in South Korea cluster heavily: Seoul alone accounts for 429 of the 499 toilets, or 86 per cent. The other 1 cities share the rest. Outside the big city it is worth loading the area once in advance — it then works without a connection.

Step-free access and changing tables

Only 8 per cent of entries in South Korea are recorded as step-free. That does not necessarily mean there are none — often the detail is simply missing. A baby changing table is noted on 4 entries (1 per cent); with small children it is worth checking the features before you set off.

Where these numbers come from

Most entries for South Korea come from OpenStreetMap, the open map volunteers have been building since 2004. On top of that sit places users added in the app themselves, with ratings and photos. The two sources are kept apart so a mistake in one never overwrites the other. An entry reported as gone is hidden rather than deleted — so it can come back if the toilet reopens.

Common questions

How many public toilets are there in South Korea?

Toiletten-Finder currently lists 499 toilets in South Korea, across 2 cities. The number grows because users can add places themselves.

Are toilets in South Korea free?

100 per cent of the listed toilets are free — 499 out of 499.

Which city in South Korea has the most?

Seoul, with 429 listed toilets.

Does the app work in South Korea without internet?

Yes. An area you have loaded once stays on your phone and is shown again without a connection. Abroad without roaming, that is the most important part of the app.