The unit of Korean currency is the won (₩). Coin denominations are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, and ₩500. Banknotes are ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, and ₩50,000.
Most global credit cards are widely accepted at hotels, shops, and restaurants in Korea. Check with your credit card company for details about use abroad.
Tipping is not a regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive.
Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals, and other services and is included in the bill.
Government office hours are usually from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Banks are open from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. Although most stores are open every day from 10:30 to 20:00, including Sundays, please check the website of the location that you would like to visit.
In Korea, 220-volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before use.
Check out the useful expression in Korean below.
| Hello! | annyeonghaseyo | 안녕하세요 |
| Good-bye. | annyeonghi gaseyo | 안녕히 계세요 |
| Thank you. | gamsahamnida | 감사합니다 |
| I’m sorry. | mianhamnida | 미안합니다 |
| Excuse me. | sillyehabnida | 실례합니다 |
| It’s okay. | gwaenchanhseubnida | 괜찮습니다 |
| You’re welcome. | cheonman-eyo | 천만에요 |
| Good. | johseubnida | 좋습니다 |
| Would you give me a help? | dowa juseyo | 도와 주세요 |
Korea is geographically located in the mid-latitude temperate climatic zone, experiencing four distinct seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November), and winter (December-February).
SNH36 is scheduled to be held in June, and if you visit Korea during this time, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful summer scenery with clear skies and refreshing breezes. The weather during this period is warm and humid, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 30°C and occasional rainfall, with an average precipitation of 70.2 mm.
Korea standard time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich mean time (GMT +9).
- 1339 Medical Emergency
- 119 Emergencies for Fire, Rescue, and Hospital Services
- 112 Police
- 129 First Aid Services
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