To check visa exemption agreement, please check your country via link below:
https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsView.do?vcontsId=140769&menuSn=450
Banks and Public Institutions: 09:00 - 16:00
Tourist Information Centers: 09:30 - 22:00 (Varies by location)
Restaurants & Cafes: Varies by location (Many open 24 hours)
Transportation
Subway: 05:00 - 24:00
Bus: 05:00 - 22:00 (Select routes operate until 25:00)
Taxi: 24 hours (20% late-night surcharge from 24:00 – 28:00)
Dial 112 or 119 from anywhere in Korea and your location will automatically be tracked; you can ask for an ambulance in English. The ambulance will be dispatched to the caller’s locating.
Operating hours : 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Languages : Services are provided in 17 languages including English, Chinese, and Japanese.
You can buy medicine at stores with a green + sign that says “medicine (Yak)”. Basic medicines, such as fever reducers, painkillers, digestion helpers, and cold medicines can be purchased at convenience stores.
Standard Time in Korea is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9).
https://www.timezonewizard.com
Incheon has a mixed climate with both continental and oceanic influences. Summers are hot and dry, while winters are cold and dry. The average annual temperature is around 12.5°C. Spring (March to May) is mild and pleasant, with April featuring beautiful blossoms like cherry trees and magnolias.
We hope you enjoy the warm and beautiful spring weather in Incheon.
Before your trip, please check the weather using the link below!
https://www.kma.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
There are currently 4 banknotes (1,000 / 5,000 / 10,000 / 50,000) and 4 coins (10 / 50 / 100 / 500) in circulations in Korea. The current exchange rate is approximately 1 USD = 1,400 KRW as of November 2024.
Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards are accepted throughout much of South Korea. Most of the businesses widely use and accept payment by credit cards, including at major hotels, department stores, and general shops. However, check the service availability before making purchases as some stores may not provide this service.
You can check the current exchange rate by the link below:
https://www.xe.com
Korea is basically a no-tip culture. Value-added tax is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. Sometimes, expensive restaurants and luxury hotels may add a service charge of 10%. Thus, you do not necessarily have to prepare for extra charges since it will be included in the bill.
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts at 60 Hertz, and the outlet has two round holes.