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Korea (Republic of) information
โน๏ธย General Information about Korea (Republic of)
About Korea (Republic of)
South Korea uses 220V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
The languages that are typically spoken are Korean
South Korea uses the South Korean won (symbol: ?), code KRW.Banknotes come in denominations of 50000, 10000, 5000 and 1000 Korean won. Korean Won is subdivided into 100 jeons. Coins come in denominations of 500, 100, 50 and 10 Korean won.
Automatic teller machines are everywhere in South Korea. Pretty much anywhere you look there will be an ATM. South Korea has one of the highest ATM densities in the world.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM โ your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Internet speed in South Korea is on average 26.7 Mbps. WiFi coverage in South Korea is moderate. It's relatively easy to find one when needed.
You can buy a SIM card for about 27,966.83 KRW, which includes 2 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: KT, LG U+ (Uplus) or SK Telecom. South Korea uses GSM mobile networks . If you don't want to buy SIM card in South Korea upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
To call South Korea, dial +, then 82 (the country code for South Korea), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within South Korea, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 2 .
In South Korea you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 30-80 km/h (18-49 mph) in all built-up areas, 60-80 km/h (37-49 mph) on undivided highways, 80-120 km/h (49-74 mph) on motorways and 80-120 km/h (49-74 mph) on expressways.
๐ตย Budget travel for Korea (Republic of)?
City
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Minimum price
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Maximum price
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|---|---|---|
Seoul
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$2,860.65
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$5,978.56
|
๐ย What time is it in Korea (Republic of)?
19:57:15
๐ย Do I need visa for Korea (Republic of)?
For American travelers a visa is not required for Korea (Republic of)
๐ค๏ธย How is the weather in Korea (Republic of)?
Temperatures in Korea (Republic of) (centigrade)
Rainfalls in Korea (Republic of)
๐ย What regulations are in Korea (Republic of)?
Health information
Import and export information
Export regulations
All items on the prohibited to import list.
Luxury watches, cameras, jewellery, gems, fur, and A-level golf clubs.
Foreign currency and Korean won exceeding the value of US$10,000 must be declared.
High priced items that have been declared upon entry need to be declared upon exit.
Articles specified by other laws and regulations, such as cultural assets.
Gold which is not part of personal jewellery such as gold bars must be declared.
Import regulations
Tobacco:200 cigarettes;
Tobacco:50 cigars; or
Tobacco:250 grams of tobacco.
Other items:60 mL of perfume.
Other items:Duty-free purchases must not exceed US$600.
Other items:Other personal items worth up to US$400.
Narcotics drugs.
Weaponry such as guns (including simulated ones), swords, crossbows, bullets, chemicals, and poisonous or radioactive materials.
Items which infringe upon intellectual property rights.
Counterfeit money.
Books, pictures, movies, and other media which may cause harm to the national constitution, public peace, and social customs.
Agricultural, forest, livestock, fishery, and plant products.
Animal and plant species and their derivative products as outlined by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) will require permissions from CITES. For more information seeConfirmation of Required Conditions for Export and Import.
All pets are subject to importation requirements, and some may be prohibited. For further information, please visit the Animal and Plant Quarantine AgencyExport/Import Quarantine & Inspection.
Health regulations
Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is reported in South Korea between April and November. For further information, please visit the CDC Tick-borne Encephalitis Advice.
H5N1 Avian Influenza has been reported in South Korea. For further information, please visit the CDCAvian Flu Advice.