For years, travelers to South Korea have been paying an unofficial tax to see its attractions. It’s not a money tax but a time tax — and for many visitors it’s their biggest frustration. What is the tax? It’s the maps app in your phone.

Google Maps is broken in South Korea. For example, let’s say you’re in Seoul and you want to walk from Gyeongbokgung Palace to Bukchon Hanok Village. Google