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Find an emergency room in Seoul
Find an emergency room in Seoul
Standard Time in Korea is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9). Go to Website
Autumn in Korea spans from September to the end of November, featuring a highly pleasant, cool, and crisp climate. It's a time when the scorching summer sun softens, and a slight chill fills the air, lightly knocking on doors.
Especially, early October in Seoul, when ASDP is held, is the optimal time to visit. The average temperature in Seoul in October ranges from 13 to 15 degrees Celsius. Since there can be significant temperature differences between morning and evening, it's advisable to bring a light jacket.
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= 1,327 KRW as of March 2023.
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.
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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.