Business Hours

• Government office hours are typically from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and closed on weekends.
• Banks are open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on weekends.
• The department stores are open every day, including Sundays, from 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Climate

• Korea experiences four distinct seasons:
• Spring (March ~ May)
• Summer (June ~ August)
• Autumn (September ~ November)
• Winter (December ~ February)
• The temperature in Seoul in November is around 1-11℃ degrees.

Currency

• The unit of the Korean currency is the won (₩).
• Coin denominations are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, and ₩500.
• Banknotes are ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, and ₩50,000.
• The denominations of 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, and 100 won are the most commonly used in everyday life.
• Currently, the exchange rate is approximately 1,300 Won per US Dollar.
• For the most up-to-date exchange rate, please visit the Currency Converter at www.xe.com.

Electricity

• In Korea, 220-volt sockets are the most common type of electrical outlet.
• Some hotels provide 110-volt outlets for electric shavers.
• Please check the power supply before using it.

Emergency Dial Number

• 119 : Emergency number for fire, rescue, and hospital services.
• 112 : Police

Time Difference

• Korean Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours
• The current time in Korea can be found at http://www.worldtimeserver.com

VAT (Value Added Tax)

• Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10%, which is included in the retail price.
• This 10% tax applies to rooms, meals, and other services provided by tourist hotels and is included in the bill.

Useful Website

• - Korea Immigration Service : https://www.immigration.go.kr
• - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade : https://www.mofa.go.kr
• - Korea Tourism Organization : https://knto.or.kr
• - Visit Seoul : https://english.visitseoul.net
• - Incheon International Airport : https://www.airport.kr