Credit Card

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts at 60 Hertz, and the outlet has two round holes. If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you may ask to borrow or purchase one from your hotel's front desk. You can also find them at the airport, retail stores, major duty-free shops, and even convenience stores.

Currency Exchange

When you need to exchange your foreign currency into Korean won, visit a bank or authorized exchange service center. Banks are generally open 09:00-16:00 on weekdays. Operating hours may vary depending on the bank and region, please check in advance prior to visiting. Korea Post Bank operates 09:00-16:30. Please be aware that money exchange of old currency may not be accepted at certain locations. Make sure to check if banks or authorized exchange service centers accept old currency beforehand.

Traveler’s Check

Traveler's checks can be exchanged for cash at banks or exchange booths. A number of stores still accept the checks instead cash. Nonetheless, the forms of credit cards and debit cards have become a more preferred means of payment by travelers. Thus, trading checks is hardly observed nowadays as there is seemingly a decreasing number of stores that offer this service.

Currency Converter

For real-time exchange rates, visit www.xe.com/currencyconverter (Available in Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Swedish, and Arabic)

International calls

To make an international call to Korea, dial the number of an international phone call carrier from your country, then dial 82 (country code for Korea), followed by the area code (excluding the first number 0). Finally, dial the phone number you wish to call. To make a call from Korea, First, dial any of the international call company numbers listed below, and then the country code, area code and finally the number you are calling.

* International Phone Call Carriers: 001, 002, 005, 008, etc.

* Pre-paid Phone Cards: Pre-paid phone cards are available at convenience stores and major supermarkets

Mobile phone rentals and roaming

Korea's major airports, including Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae and Jeju International Airports, have roaming centers, operated by local network service providers. Visitors can get their mobile devices connected for roaming here after a simple registration process. In addition to roaming services, SIM Card purchase, Wi-Fi egg rentals and even smart phone rentals are available. More information about the fees, location of roaming centers and other details can be found on the service provider's official website.

Korean SIM card purchase

Travelers can purchase a SIM card to insert in their personal cell phone device to enjoy unlimited data or receive a personal number while traveling in Korea. These prepaid SIM cards usually cost less than roaming services and offer unlimited data for a period of 5, 10 or 30 days. The SIM cards can be purchased at CU and 7-Eleven convenience stores at Incheon International Airport and Korea SIM Card’s official website.

eSIM

Prepaid eSIM can be easily purchased and received online. The digital eSIM works by installing a prepaid data plan by scanning the provided QR code. The eSIM can be purchased on their website and you will receive an eSIM plan by e-mail, all without the hassle of visiting an offline store.

Internet

Internet service is often provided in public places such as airports, train stations, and bus terminals in Korea. PC rooms and internet cafes are also great places to go and they are mostly open 24 hours.

Emergency Services

• Police Department: +82-112
• Fire Department: +82-119
• Medical Emergencies: +82-119
• Infectious Disease Emergencies: +82-1339

1330 Korea Travel Hotline

• Tel: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)

Website (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Spanish, German, Russian)

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Diplomatic Missions in Korea

Website (Korean, English)

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LOST 112 (Lost and Found Center)

• Tel: +82-2-182
• Address: National Police Agency, 97, Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 서대문구 통일로 97 경찰청)

Website (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

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Medical facilities for international travelers

Many of Korea’s large hospitals operate an International Health Care Center, catering to international visitors. Follow the link for a list of centers offer top-notch medical services and have expert interpreters available to assist with the entire process, from reservations to treatments and follow-up appointments.