South Korea

Travel Factsheet • Asia

KRW

Currency

Korean

Language

+82

Calling Code

Drives On

Emergency Numbers

Police 112Ambulance 119Fire 119

Entry Requirements

Visa: Visa-free entry for many nationalities up to 90 days; check specific requirements.

Passport: 6 months validity

Money & Costs

Cards: Mixed

ATMs: High

Daily Budget: $100

Tipping: Tipping is not customary but appreciated.

Health & Safety

Doctors: Common

Pharmacy: 24h common

Essential Phrases

Hello 안녕하세요

Goodbye 안녕히 가세요

Please 제발

Thank you 감사합니다

Sorry 죄송합니다

Things to Avoid

Neglecting to try local foodAssuming all signs are in englishNot carrying cash for small purchases Don't discuss: PoliticsDon't discuss: North korea

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