Size Measurement Sizing Most sizes are measured in centimeters except for the waist size, which is measured in inches. Shoe sizes are measured in millimeters. • Table of Size Measurements <Men’s clothes> Size Measurements S M L XL XXL Chest (cm) 90~95 95~100 100~105 105~110 110~ Waist (inch) 30/32 33/34 34/36 36/38…
Korea Pass Card Korea Pass is an all-in-one travel card that can be used to pay for accommodations, tourist attraction entrance fees, and shopping purchases. You can also activate the transportation function of the Korea Pass by charging it outside the subway or at any number of convenient locations throughout the country. The…
Tax Refunds 1. What’s a tax refund? In Korea, sales taxes are included in the purchase price of each product. If you’re a visitor to Korea (non-resident) and are taking goods out of the country, you may be eligible for a tax refund upon your departure. ● Refundable taxes: VAT/sales tax (10%)…
What currency is used in Korea? The won is the unit of currency in South Korea. There are four kinds of bills; 50,000won, 10,000won, 5,000won and 1,000won, and four kinds of coins; 500won, 100won, 50won and 10won. You can exchange your money into Korean won at authorized currency exchange booths which are mainly in all…
Money Exchange FX KOREA, an authorized currency exchange booth Which is a better place to exchange your money to Korean won? In your country? Or at banks, airports, or exchange booths? There are many places to get Korean won, but exchange booths are better. You can exchange your money into Korean won…
Banks in Korea Banks in Korea Banks in Korea Banks in Korea Banks in Korea Banks in Korea are open from 9:30 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. ATMs (often called 365 Corner) are open at each bank after business hours. When you wish to open a bank account, go to the appropriate teller,…
Business Hours of Korea Banks Weekdays: 09:00 – 16:00 Weekends and National Holidays: Closed Government Offices and Organizations Weekdays: 09:00 – 18:00 Weekends and National Holidays: Closed Post Offices Weekdays: 09:00 – 18:00 Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00 Sundays & National Holidays: Closed * Only 79 post offices nationwide remain open on Saturdays. Please click on one of the links below for specific…
Postal serivce Any visitor to a foreign country may naturally want to send postcards or letters to friends and family back home. Ten years ago, it was easy for travelers to find the red mailboxes on the street and in buildings. Finding a mailbox today is a bit difficult because of the Internet…
Korean Visa and Immigration Service Entry into the Republic of Korea People who want to enter the Republic of Korea need to carry a valid passport and visa issued by the Ministry of Justice. While in the country, be sure to check the expiration dates of your passport and visa to avoid any…
Job seekers from foreign countries Recently, the number of job seekers from foreign countries has been increasing, and many foreign nationals look for jobs after studying in Korea or marrying a Korean. Qualifications for foreign nationals who want to be legally employed in Korea are specified in the Korean Immigration Control Act. Job…
