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Business Hours
Banks, post offices, and public offices are generally open from 09:30 to 17:00 on weekdays but are closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Most of the shops are open from 10:00 to 22:00 through the entire week. |
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Climate and Apparel
The month of September in Korea falls between summer and autumn. The average temperature is between 22”ĘC and 26”ĘC. Light long sleeved shirts or blouses, and short sleeved shirts are sufficient.
In the evenings, a light jacket would be advisable. A hat and comfortable shoes are recommended for some tours. |
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Foreign Exchange
Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be converted into Korean won at most banks and other authorized moneychangers. The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations and is trading at approximately 943 Korean won per US dollar as June 2006. |
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Credit Cards
Credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB are accepted at major hotels, restaurants and shops. |
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Electricity Supply
Voltage in Korea is 220 V at 60 Hz. |
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Passport, Visa and Vaccination
All visitors to the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and visa.
Visitors with roundtrip tickets from countries who have a special agreement with Korea may be exempt from the visa requirement and can stay in Korea Visa-free for periods up to thirty days or ninety days, depending on the type of agreement between the two countries. For more information, please contact the local Korean consulate or embassy in your country or refer to the website www.korea.net or www.moj.go.kr. |
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Countries under Visa Exemption Agreements (79 countries) |
Designated countries allowed to enter Korea without a visa (49 countries) |
| ASIA & OCEANIA |
Bangladesh, Israel, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, New Zealand |
Brunei, Hong Kong (90day), Japan, Kuwait, Macao, Oman, Qatar, Republic of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, Australia (90day)), Fiji, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands |
| AMERICA |
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Colombia, Commonwealth of Dominica, Costa Rica, Chile Dominica Republic, El Salvador, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, St. Lucia, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Surinam, Trinidad and Tobago |
Argentina, Canada (6months), Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Paraguay, Uruguay, U.S.A., Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador |
| AFRICA |
Lesotho, Liberia, Morocco, Tunisia |
Egypt, Mauritius, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland |
| EUROPE |
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom |
Albania, Andorra, Croatia, Cyprus, Monaco, San Marino, Slovenia (90 days), Vatican City, Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro |
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Diplomatic and Official Passport holders only
Mongolia, Vietnam, Iran, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, Guatemala, Venezuela, Argentina, Ecuador, Uruguay, Paraguay, Benin, Egypt, Cypress, Croatia
Diplomatic Passport holders only
Russia |
Diplomatic and Official Passport holders only
Indonesia, Lebanon |
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Taxes
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. Any product with this "Tax Free Shopping" sign will allow you to get a refund on VAT. You must depart the Republic of Korea within 3 months of the purchase. |
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Time Zone
The time zone is Greenwich Mean Time +9 hours. |
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Tipping
Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. Generally, a 10% service charge is added to the bill at hotels and tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless participant is assisted with luggage or provided with extra service. |
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Useful Websites
- Incheon International Airport
- Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Korea.net gateway to Korea (Visa & Immigration)
- Tourist Information |
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