About Seoul

Visa and Entry Requirements

• Valid passport(can be substituted by seaman’s identification certificate for seaman) : Those with expired passports will not be allowed to enter the country.
• Valid visa : Entry must be made prior to the visa’s expiration date. In addition, entry may be denied, should the purpose of thevisit is deemed not to match the visa type.
• Must not fall into the prohibited entry category : Those that classify as international terrorists, former illegal immigrants, or other such categories are forbidden from entering Korea.

– Korea Tourism Organization – Korea Immigration Service

Airport

– Incheon International Airport – Gimpo Airport

Climate

Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring and autumn are rather short, summer is hot and humid, and winter is cold and dry with abundant snowfall, especially in the mountainous regions, but not along the southern coast. Temperatures differ widely from region to region within Korea, with the average being between 6°C (43°F) and 16°C (61°F). In early spring, Siberian winds pick up “yellow dus” from thawing deserts in northern China and carry it to the peninsula and Japan. But in mid-April, the country also enjoys balmy weather with the mountains and fields garbed in brilliant wild flowers. Farmers prepare seedbeds for the annual rice crop at this time. Autumn, with its crisp air and crystal blue sky, is the season most widely loved by Koreans. The countryside is particularly beautiful, colored in a multitude of rustic hues. Autumn, the harvest season, features various folk festivals rooted in ancient agrarian customs. – Regional Weather If you need more information, click here.

Money&Currency

– Currency Exchange Info – Exchange Rate If you need more information, click here.

Time Difference

When Indicating Korea Time: Present Time (GMT+9) / No daylight savings time If you need more information, click here.

Phone calls/Internet/Mobile phones

Many Koreans carry cellular phones nowadays, eliminating the need for public telephone booths. Though many public telephone booths have now been removed, they still exist on streets where there are many pedestrians, near bus stops, inside subway stations, and in most public transportation facilities. Cell-phone Rental Services are available at Incheon International Airport. This service must be ordered in advance. Online-Reservation is possible at www.visitkorea.or.kr If you need more information, click here.

Electricity and Voltage

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. If you do not have a multi-voltage travel adapter, you can borrow one from your hotel’s front desk. If you need more information, click here.