General Information | Seoul | Korea
General Information
Passport & Visa
Any foreign visitor to Korea should have a valid passport and a visa. Some Nationals can enter Korea without visa on travelling purposes. Please check with the Korean Embassy or consulates in your country.
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Currency 
The Korean currency is the won (indicated as £Ü). Coin denominations are 10, 50, 100 and 500. Bank notes are 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000. Foreign bank notes and traveler's checks can be converted into Korean won at most banks, hotels and airports. International credit cards such as Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are widely accepted at major hotels, department stores and restaurants in larger cities. You may be requested to show your passport. ...more
Time
GMT + 9:00 hrs
Climate and Clothing
Korea lies in the temperate zone and has four distinct seasons. September is Autumn time in Korea and the weather is mild and serene with the average day-time temperature of around 20 ¡Æ C. We recommend a set of warmer wear for the evening. ...more
Customs & Quarantine
There are prohibited and restricted goods for visitors to carry with. The customs inspection is done by high-tech equipments. All live animals, plants, animal products and plant products brought into Korea must be accompanied by valid certificates issued by the exporting country's government. When importing these items, a formal declaration should be made to the quarantine officer at the port of entry.
¤ýKorea Customs Service
¤ýNational Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service
¤ýNational Plant Quarantine Service
Airport & Transportation
Incheon Int'l Airport is 52km west of downtown Seoul . There are several public transportations from the airport to Seoul .
¤ýCity Express Bus - From Incheon International Airport to Seoul
¤ýKAL Limousine Service - From Incheon International Airport to downtown hotels
¤ýTaxi
Electricity
Korea uses basically 220 volt systems. 110 volt wiring is available in some places but many new hotels have only 220 volts current. Please check the voltage of the power supply before using equipment.
Internet
Internet service is offered in public places such as airports, train stations and bus terminals in Korea . Internet cafes are also easy to find throughout the country.
Business Hours
Government offices are open 09:00-18:00 on Monday through Friday. Most private businesses open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. but some open until late evening. Bank hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul are usually open from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on Saturday, Sunday and their respective national holidays.
Language
Koreans use their own language. Street signs are basically written in Korean but some important ones are subscribed with English.
Restaurants
Restaurants in Seoul offering various foods. Visitors enjoy a variety of Korean, Chinese, Japanese and Western food in Seoul at fine restaurants. ...more
Mobile Phone
Mobile phone rental services are available at Incheon International airport. This service must be ordered in advance. Please check online-reservation service at www.Tour2Korea.com
Tipping
Tipping is not a custom in Korea. A 10% service charge is added to the bill at all tourist's hotels and tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip taxi drivers unless they assist you with luggage or provide an extra service.
More Information
¤ýwww.visitseoul.net
¤ýwww.tour2korea.com
¤ýwww.korea.net
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Seoul - The City
Seoul, the capital city of Korea is located in the north-western of the Korean peninsula at 37 ¡Æ N, 127 ¡Æ E. Seoul has a population of 10 million and the total area is about 600 square kilometers. It boasts both a seat of long history and highly modern attractions.(Seeing more information, click the subject.)
Korea -The Country
Korea has a history of over 5,000 years and used to be called a country of morning calm. 'Dynamic Korea ' is her new nickname. The rapid industrialization and success in IT industry has made Korea unique and vital.
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