In South Korea: Uber is not available — use Kakao T instead.
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No — Uber does not operate in South Korea. Uber's classic rideshare model has faced regulatory bans in South Korea — Kakao T is the dominant local ride-hailing app.
Kakao T is the recommended app to use in South Korea.
Uber has exited or been restricted in several markets due to local regulations or competitive sales — for example, it sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab and its China business to Didi, and has faced regulatory bans in a handful of European countries.
Yes — download Kakao T and set up payment before you land, since some apps require a local phone number or work poorly without a data connection right at the airport.