Seasonal Activities A Korea for All Seasons – many seasonal activities waiting for you With a freezing winter, sweltering summer, fragrant spring and an incredibly colourful fall, the South Korean climate is characterised by 4 perfectly timed and distinct seasons. Regardless of what time of year you visit the peninsula, Korea has a boundless…
Korea Visas ; Passports Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade – www.mofat.go.kr Korea Immigration Service – www.immigration.go.kr Hi Korea – www.g4f.go.kr Foreign nationals entering the Republic of Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa. However, many are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time under certain conditions. They include:…
Time Difference * How to use: Read the graph vertically to compare the time differences between cities from around the world. City Time Seoul (Korea Time) 1:00 4:00 7:00 10:00 13:00 16:00 19:00 22:00 Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore 24:00 3:00 6:00 9:00 12:00 15:00 18:00 21:00 Bangkok, Jakarta 23:00 2:00…
Electricity and Voltage The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries. If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you…
Economic Situation South Korea has a market economy which ranks 15th in the world by nominal GDP and 12th by purchasing power parity (PPP), identifying it as one of the G-20 major economies. It is a high-income developed country, with a developed market, and is a member of OECD. South Korea is one…
You already know that you need to have a map for traveling. However, you can get it for free at the airport! So, just take one at the information desk. They will be very welcoming and will have enough maps for you all. At least, take Seoul map and Gyeongju map. Get a free map…
Check the transportation If there is no one to ask about how to get to your hotel, you will have to make decision which transportation you will take. Seoul has many transportation systems to take you to your hotel; subway (aka AREX), airport limousine, or taxi. Among those, we recommend you to take…
T-Money, Korea’s transportation pass and prepaid card Korea’s transportation card, T-Money, is prepaid card. It can be used for public transportation (both subway and bus), taxi and even at the convenient stores (such as GS 25, CU, 7 eleven, Mini stop ). Card is available in various designs in card type and accessory…
Rent USIM card rather than roaming Using your smart phone in Korea is easy if you just rent a USIM card. In Korea, there are 3 network providers; SK Telecome, Olleh KT and LG U+. All three providers have different options, so let’s take a look and see what suits you the…
Manners that should be kept in korea Do not stick a spoon in the bowl at the dinner table. In Korea, people place their chopsticks and spoon beside their bowls or dishes at the dinner table. Only when performing religious services, a spoon is stuck in a rice bowl. Do not point…
