Methodology
Why this site exists
Korea already publishes accessibility notes for many attractions and hotels. The problem is not that the information is missing. It is that it is stored as short venue remarks, and almost impossible to compare before a trip. Travel blogs often fill the gaps with guesses. Official pages leave blank fields that look, at a glance, like a “no.”
We built Korea Access Check so wheelchair travelers can read those official notes in one place, in the same order, with the same labels. Confirmed facts stay confirmed. Missing facts stay unknown. That distinction is the whole point of the site.
How we organize each place
Every place uses eight core accessibility questions. Hotels add a ninth: accessible room.
- Entrance
- Restroom
- Elevator
- Wheelchair rental
- Parking
- Approach / surface
- Accessible seating
- Public transport
- Accessible room (hotels)
We read the official sentence for each item and write a short summary. The original source text stays on the page. If you disagree with our reading, you can see the source words, not just our label.
Statuses
Each item receives one of four statuses. We do not invent a fifth.
- Confirmed — the source clearly states the feature is available.
- Partial — the source describes limited, conditional, or incomplete access (a ramp at one gate, a restroom on only some floors, a room that is “partially” adapted).
- Not provided — the source states that the feature is not offered.
- Unknown — the source is silent. Silence is not treated as “no.” An empty field means we do not know, not that the venue lacks the feature.
What we publish, and what we hold back
A place with no filled-in official fields (Confirmed, Partial, or Not provided) does not get a public page. One known field can stay on the site but is not indexed. Two known fields need an English title and a photo to be indexed. Three or more can be indexed. Ended events are kept as archive pages and stay out of the Seoul attraction lists. Duplicate URLs for the same venue 301 to one canonical page.
Titles follow the official name when one exists. Accessibility text is a record of what was written, not marketing copy.
What we do not claim
We do not assign an overall accessibility score. A confirmed elevator does not make a venue fully accessible, and a blank restroom field does not make it inaccessible. We also do not evaluate the sidewalk between a subway elevator and a venue door. Street-level route accessibility is out of scope for this version.
This is a reading of official records, not a substitute for calling the venue before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What do Confirmed, Partial, Not provided, and Unknown mean?
Confirmed means the source clearly states the feature is available. Partial means limited, conditional, or incomplete access. Not provided means the source states the feature is not offered. Unknown means the source is silent — silence is not treated as “no.”
Why is an empty field Unknown instead of No?
An empty official field means we do not know, not that the venue lacks the feature. Travel blogs often fill those gaps with guesses. We leave missing facts unknown so you can decide what to confirm with the venue.
Do you score how accessible a place is overall?
No. A confirmed elevator does not make a venue fully accessible, and a blank restroom field does not make it inaccessible. We do not assign an overall accessibility score.
Which places get a published page?
Places with no official accessibility fields are not given a public URL. One known field is listed but not indexed. Two known fields need an English title and a photo to be indexed. Three or more can be indexed. Duplicate URLs 301 to one page. Ended events stay out of the current attraction index.
Can I skip contacting the venue if a page looks complete?
No. This is a reading of official records, not a substitute for calling the venue before you go. We also do not evaluate the sidewalk between a subway elevator and a venue door.