Foreign nationals entering Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa:
however, some countries are permitted visa free under certain conditions (see table below).

For inquiries regarding visa, please visit the following websites:

Designated Countries & Regions Granted Visa-Free Entry to Korea
Allowed to stay in Korea for 30 days only(unless otherwise specified below) for the purposes of tourism and visitation only.

Korea's official monetary unit is the won.(₩, KRW)

• Money Exchange When you need to exchange your foreign currency
  into Korean won, visit a bank or authorized exchange service centers.
• Credit Card Most businesses in Korea widely accept payment by credit cards, including major hotels, department stores and shops. Be sure check the service availability before
  making any purchases.
• ATM Global ATMs exclusively for international travelers are readily available for those who need to withdraw cash in Korean won.
• Traveler’s Check Traveler's checks can be exchanged for cash at banks or exchange booths; however, very few stores accept checks these days.

• Banks
  • Weekdays : 09:00-16:00
  • Exceptions : Standard Chartered Bank weekdays 09:30-16:30, Everrich Bank weekdays 09:00-16:30
  • Closed on : weekends & public holidays
• Government Offices and Organizations
  • Weekdays : 09:00-18:00
  • Closed on : weekends & public holidays
• Post Offices
  • Weekdays : 09:00-18:00
  • Closed on : weekends & public holidays
    www.koreapost.go.kr (Korean, English)
• Department Stores
  • Monday – Thursday : 10:30 – 20:00
  • Friday – Sunday : 10:30 – 20:30
  • Operating hours may vary according to store policy.

Koreans officially follow the Gregorian calendar. During official holidays, offices and banks are closed but palaces, museums, most restaurants, department stores, and amusement facilities are open.

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes and is same type as that of which are used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkiye, and many other countries.

If you do not have a travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel's front desk. It is available for purchase in duty-free shops or convenience stores at Incheon International Airport.

You can enjoy all four seasons in Korea. Summer starts on June until August, Autumn begins on September until early November, the weather drops negative during winter on December until March, and everything blossoms on spring from April to May.

Make sure to bring the appropriate clothing for the time you visit Korea.

Average Weather in Korea

As a leading nation in information technology, Korea provides one of the best internet connections worldwide.
Enjoy the world’s fastest internet speed through Wi-Fi for your convenience during your time in Korea.

You can always rely on Korea's public transportation to take you from one point to another. From express trains, subways, buses - everything is very easy to use, plus you can always expect them to arrive on time.

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  Purchase a Transportation Card

  To avoid buying a ticket each time you ride a subway or search for coins and bills when paying taxis and buses, a transportation card is a must-buy! You can buy or recharge them on stations or convenience stores.

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  Look for International Taxis

  Taxis in Korea are super-convenient, safe, and are often cheaper than those in the West. International Taxis are available in major cities, and the drivers can usually converse in English, Japanese, or Chinese.

How to use

• Read the graph vertically to compare the time differences between cities from around the world.
• Please note the there is no daylight savings in Korea.
• Shaded boxes designate times that fall in the previous calendar day.

Finally, make sure to have some of these numbers registered on your mobile in case of emergency situations or to ask assistance while traveling.

Korea Travel Hotline, 1330

Available 24/7, you can call and ask assistance for any travel related issues or complaints when in Korea.
Service is offered in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese.

Emergency Calls

• Police Department 112
• Fire Department 119
• Medical Emergencies 1339

How to call Korea

• IDD + Country code + Area Code + Tel. number
• Country code : 82
• Area code :
  • Seoul2
  • Gyeonggi31
  • Incheon32
  • Gangwon 33
  • Chungnam41
  • Daejeon42
  • Chungbuk43
  • Sejong44
  • Busan51
  • Ulsan52
  • Daegu53
  • Gyeongbuk54
  • Gyeongnam55
  • Jeonnam61
  • Gwangju62
  • Jeonbuk63
  • Jeju64
• *IDD - International Direct Dialing / Exit Code

Lost and Found, 182

• National Police Agency, 97, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
• www.lost112.go.kr
  (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)