Useful Info
Business Hours
- Government office hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and closed on weekends.
- Banks are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on weekends.
- Department stores are open every day, including Sundays, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Climate
- Korea experiences four distinct seasons:
- Spring (March ~ May)
- Summer (June ~ August)
- Autumn (September ~ November)
- Winter (December ~ February)
- The temperature in Seoul in September is around 15-25°C degrees.
Currency
- The unit of the Korean currency is the won (₩).
- Coin denominations are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, and ₩500.
- Banknotes are ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, and ₩50,000.
- The denominations of 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, and 100 won are the most commonly used in everyday life.
- Currently, the exchange rate is approximately 1,300 Won per US Dollar.
- For the most up-to-date exchange rate, please visit the Currency Converter at www.xe.com.
Electricity
- In Korea, 220-volt sockets are the most common type of electrical outlet.
- Some hotels provide 110-volt outlets for electric shavers.
- Please check the power supply before using it.
Emergency Contact Numbers
- 119 : Emergency number for fire, rescue, and hospital services.
- 112 : Police
Time Difference
- Korean Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours
- The current time in Korea can be found at http://www.worldtimeserver.com
VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10%, which is included in the retail price.
- This 10% tax applies to rooms, meals, and other services provided by tourist hotels and is included in the bill.
Useful Websites
- Korea Visa Portal : http://www.visa.go.kr/main/openMain.do
- K-ETA : http://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/newapply/index.do
- Korea Immigration Service : http://www.immigration.go.kr
- Korea Tourism Organization : http://knto.or.kr
- Visit Seoul : http://www.visa.go.kr/main/openMain.do
- K-ETA : http://english.visitseoul.net
- Incheon International Airport : http://www.airport.kr/sites/ap_en/index.do
- Bleisure Seoul : http://seoulbleisure.com/eng
