Insurance
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Getting travel insurance in your country prior to visiting Korea is recommended.
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Insurance is also available at the Incheon International Airport.
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CoRL 2025 shall not be liable for any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay, or inconvenience to any individual, their luggage, or property, regardless of the cause, in connection with the tourist services provided.
Currency & Foreign Exchange
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Currency: Won (￦)
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Currently exchanged at the rate of approximately 1,400 Won to the 1 US Dollar.
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For the latest exchange rate, please visit Currency Converter – www.xe.com
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10,000 / 5,000 / 1,000 / 100 won are most frequently used in everyday life.
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Foreign currencies are conveniently exchangeable at airports, major hotels, bank branches and foreign exchange booths. For the latest exchange rate, please visit Currency Converter.
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Bills
KRW 50,000
(oman won) | KRW 10,000
(man won) | KRW 5,000
(ocheon won) | KRW 1,000
(cheon won) |
Equiv. to $50 | Equiv. to $10 | Equiv. to $5 | Equiv. to $1 |
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Coin
KRW 500
(obaek won) | KRW 100
(baek won) | KRW 50
(osib won) | KRW 10
(sib won) |
Equiv. to ￠50 | Equiv. to ￠10 | Equiv. to ￠5 | Equiv. to ￠1 |
Credit Cards
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Major international credit cards such as Visa and Master are commonly acceptable at most hotels, department stores, restaurants, and shops.
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Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept.
Tipping & VAT
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Tipping is not a customary practice in Korea.
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A 10% service charge is automatically added to your bill at all tourist hotels, and additional tips are not expected. Tipping taxi drivers is not required unless they assist with luggage or provide extra services. Visitors can receive a refund on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 30,000.
Time Difference
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Korean Standard Time: UTX/GMT +9 hours.
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Current Time in Korea: Check the current local time in South Korea
Mobile Phone (Roaming)
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CDMA cellular systems are widely used in Korea. SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ provide a SIM card roaming service to allow you to use your GSM subscription in Korea. At Incheon International Airport, you can rent a special CDMA cellular phone which accepts your SIM card.
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Electricity
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Voltage: 220V
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The outlet has 2 round holes and also used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Türkiye and many other countries.
Source: WikiConnections.org
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In case you don’t have multi-adapter, you can purchase one at the airport, duty free shops, or convenience stores, or borrow one from the hotel front desk.
Weather
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During September, the period of CoRL 2025, beautiful fall foliage begins to bloom, accompanied by mild weather. The average temperature is approximately 15°C.
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For detailed information, please visit the official website of Korea Metrological Administration. - Click Here.
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Clothing: Wearing warm jacket or cardigan is highly recommended during day and night.
Business Hours (at Starfield COEX Mall)
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Bank
Woori Bank | - Operating Hours: 09:00-16:00 (weekdays only)
- Location: Trade Tower (B1) |
Shinhan Bank | - Operating Hours: 09:00-16:00 (weekdays only)
- Location: Near South Gate 2 (1F) |
KB Kookmin Bank | - Operating Hours: 09:00-16:00 (weekdays only)
- Location: Near West Gate (1F) |
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Post Office
Korea Post | - Operating Hours: 09:00-18:00 (weekdays only)
- Location: Near Megabox theater (B1) |
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Shopping Center
Starfield COEX Mall | - Operating Hours: 10:30-22:00 (Note: Some store hours may vary) |
Lotte Duty Free | - Operating Hours: 09:30-21:00 |
Hyundai Department Store | - Operating hours: 10:30-20:00 (weekdays), 10:30-20:30 (weekends) |
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Pharmacy
PharmEX | - Operating Hours: 10:00-22:00 (weekdays only)
- Location: Near Megabox theater (B1) |
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Convenience Stores
GS25, CU, Seven Eleven, … | - Operating Hours: 24 hours |
Emergency & Useful Telephone Numbers
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Police: 112
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Fire and Ambulance: 119
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Tourist Information: 1330
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Dasan Seoul Call Center (for help): 02-120 (+ARS 9)
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Long Distance Directory Assistance: Area Code+114
