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TripWhistle Global SOS

Local emergency numbers for 196 countries.

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Travel insurance

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SafetyWing

SafetyWing offers nomad insurance and travel medical insurance, suitable.

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Heymondo

Travel insurance company offering customizable plans with features like medical assistance, trip cancellation, and a travel assistance app.

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MG Insurance (MG 손해보험)

A South Korean non-life insurance company that offers various insurance products, including tailor-made travel insurance plans.

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Allianz Travel

A global provider offering various travel insurance plans, including trip cancellation, medical, and emergency assistance.

Weather & air quality

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Windy.com

Highly detailed weather and wind forecasts worldwide.

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fine dust (미세미세)

A popular South Korean app providing real-time fine dust (PM2.5) and ultra-fine dust (PM10) levels, along with weather forecasts.

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AirVisual | IQAir

Offers real-time and forecast air pollution data, including PM2.5, alongside weather for locations worldwide, often used by those sensitive to air quality.

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AccuWeather

AccuWeather provides accurate and localized weather forecasts, including current conditions, extended outlooks, and severe weather alerts.

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