Visa Requirements: Visa on arrival for tourist purposes for up to 90 days for many with a valid passport. Passport must be valid for up to six months after date of departure. check Project Visa for more information on visa requirements for South Korea.
Continent: East Asia
Capital: Seoul
Medical requirement: Take precautions against Japanese encephalitis in rural areas between June and October.
Currency / Exchange Rate: Won
National Carriers: Korean Air
Main airports: Incheon International Airport (Seoul), Jeju International Airport, Gimpo International Airport (Seoul), Gimhae International Airport (Busan), Cheongju International Airport, Daegu International Airport
Time Zone: About KST — Korea Standard Time
Plugs: European round-pin plug
Public transport: Almost everyone uses public transport in South Korea, which is very efficient. Buses is the main mode of travel throughout the country, with trains transport also available between major cities. The country also has islands which can easily be reached by ferries.
Best time to visit: March to May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn) as summer and winter has very extreme conditions.
Climate: Extreme humidity and rain in summer, with snow and below freezing temperatures in winter.
Food specialities: South Korea is most known for kimchi, which is mostly fermented cabbage and other vegetables with chilli. Locals are inclined to eat copious amounts of hot food, especially when it comes to fire noodles. When visiting a restaurant, try out galbi, a Korean barbecue where you cook your own meat in oil. The common local spirit is soju, which can come in many flavours and can also come in a mixed cocktail in bars.
Language: Korean (Official), English
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