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Need help on the road in Korea? We’ll connect you right away

Get real-time help from trusted locals,

wherever you are in Korea

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Mobile app screen displaying user service requests categorized by Language, Guide, and Reservation at Hongdae Station, with real-time status labels and user interactions.

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Mobile app screen displaying user service requests categorized by Language, Guide, and Reservation at Hongdae Station, with real-time status labels and user interactions.

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Even well-planned trips
don’t always go as expected

In a foreign country, even small problems can feel overwhelming.

Get help from people who actually live there, not chatbots or random forums.

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Over 11M Travelers
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Why use Hey Local?

Get real help from real locals right when you need it.

From language barriers to lost items, we’re here to make your trip smoother.

Pre-registration

Why use Hey Local?

Get real help from real locals right when you need it.

From language barriers to lost items, we’re here to make your trip smoother.

Pre-registration

Why use Hey Local?

Get real help from real locals right when you need it.

From language barriers to lost items, we’re here to make your trip smoother.

Help when you need it most

Whether it’s late at night or last minute, locals are ready to help.

Help when you need it most

Whether it’s late at night or last minute, locals are ready to help.

Location-Based Matching

You can connect with nearby locals based on your selected location.

Location-Based Matching

You can connect with nearby locals based on your selected location.

Built-in translation

Communicate with auto-translation, no language skills needed.

Built-in translation

Communicate with auto-translation, no language skills needed.

Use it while planning your trip

Get help before you arrive by asking locals questions or preparing in advance.

Use it while planning your trip

Get help before you arrive by asking locals questions or preparing in advance.

Connect with real locals

Get help from people who actually live there.

Connect with real locals

Get help from people who actually live there.

You can be a local too

Register once and help travelers in your own country.

You can be a local too

Register once and help travelers in your own country.

How to Use

Getting Started with Hey Local

Follow these simple steps to set up your profile and start connecting today.

How to Use

Getting Started with Hey Local

Follow these simple steps to set up your profile and start connecting today.

How to Use

Getting Started with Hey Local

Follow these simple steps to set up your profile and start connecting today.

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Post a request. Tell us what you need. Lost something? Need a local guide?

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Post a request. Tell us what you need. Lost something? Need a local guide?

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Get matched with a local. A nearby local helper will respond in real time.

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HeyLocal chat list screen showing conversations with locals and travelers, categorized by service status such as on service, on chat, and completed, with recent messages from City Hall, Busan KTX, and Hongdae.

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Both sides can track the progress at each step, so it’s safe and transparent.

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Explore Hey Local's Key Features

Explore Hey Local's Key Features

Smart matching based on your neighborhood

Auto-translation chat

Your local profile appears on the map, so travelers can find you easily

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HeyLocal request page displaying real-time traveler requests at Hongdae Station, including language assistance, local guiding, and reservation services available for locals to engage with.

local guides for korea travelers

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HeyLocal request page displaying real-time traveler requests at Hongdae Station, including language assistance, local guiding, and reservation services available for locals to engage with.

local guides for korea travelers

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Verified Locals, Trusted Connections

Verified Locals, Trusted Connections

Every local on HeyLocal goes through mobile identity verification to ensure trust and safety. Reviews and trust badges help you choose with confidence.

Every local on HeyLocal goes through mobile identity verification to ensure trust and safety. Reviews and trust badges help you choose with confidence.

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HeyLocal chat list screen showing conversations with locals and travelers, categorized by service status such as on service, on chat, and completed, with recent messages from City Hall, Busan KTX, and Hongdae.

HeyLocal map view displaying service markers—Storage, SOS, Guide, Language—around Seoul City Hall, with a search bar at the top, a “Register as a local” call-to-action button, and footer showing “Local List 5.”

HeyLocal map view displaying service markers—Storage, SOS, Guide, Language—around Seoul City Hall, with a search bar at the top, a “Register as a local” call-to-action button, and footer showing “Local List 5.”

HeyLocal map view displaying service markers—Storage, SOS, Guide, Language—around Seoul City Hall, with a search bar at the top, a “Register as a local” call-to-action button, and footer showing “Local List 5.”

Mobile app home screen showing local service categories such as Storage, Language, Guide, Reservation, Ride, Shopping, SOS, and Business, with a search bar, verification banner, and popular services section. heylocal main home image.

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