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Business HoursGovernment office hours are usually from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends. Banks are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Major stores are open every day from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm including Sundays. |
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ClimateFour distinct seasons in Korea: spring (March ~ May), summer (June ~ August), autumn (September ~ November), winter (December ~ February). The temperature in Seoul in September approximately between 10-20 ℃ degrees. |
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CurrencyThe 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 exchange rate is approximately US$1 to KR
1,150 as of February 2017.
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ElectricityIn Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before use. |
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Emergency119: Emergencies for fire, rescue & hospital services112: Police 1339: Medical emergency 129: First aid services |
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InsuranceThe Organizing Committee will take no responsibility for personal injuries sustained by or loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress. It is therefore advised that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance. |
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Passport and VisaA valid passport and Korean Visa are needed for all visitors to the Republic Korea.Exemption: Visitors with round-trip tickets from countries that have a special agreement with Korea can stay in Korea up to 30 days or 90 days depending on the type of agreement between the two countries. For more information: http://www.mofat.go.kr |
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Time DifferenceKorean Standard Time: UTC/GMT +9 hours(Daylight saving time is not applied in Korea.) Current time in Korea: http://www.worldtimeserver.com |
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TippingTipping is not customary in Korea. 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 they will be included in the bill. |
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VATValue-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill. |
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Websites- Gateway to Korea: http://www.korea.net- Korea Immigration Service: http://www.immigration.go.kr - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://www.mofat.go.kr - Korea Tourism Organization: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr -Visit Seoul: http://english.visitseoul.net/ - Incheon International Airport: http://www.airport.kr |