Banks
Weekday: 09:00-16:00 / Closed weekends & public holidays
* Exceptions: Standard Chartered Bank weekdays 09:30-16:30,
EVERRICH Bank weekdays 09:00-16:30 / Closed weekends & public holidays
Government Offices and Organizations
Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Closed weekends & public holidays
Post Offices
Weekdays 09:00-18:00 / Closed weekends & public holidays
Website: www.koreapost.go.kr (Korean, English)
Department Stores
Monday-Thursday 10:30-20:00, Friday-Sunday 10:30-20:30 / Closed days vary by store
* Typically, department stores are closed one day a month, so we recommend checking before visiting
Electricity and Voltage
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
Korean Currency
Korea's official monetary unit: Won (\)
Bills: 50,000 won, 10,000 won, 5,000 won, 1,000 won
Credit Card
Most of the businesses in Korea widely use and accept payment by credit cards,
including at major hotels, department stores, and general shops.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express and other credit cards can be used
however check the service availability before
making purchases as some stores may not provide this service.
Currency Converter
▚ Helpful Services
Emergency Call
Police Department: +82-112
Fire Department: +82-119
Medical Emergencies: +82-119
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: www.lost112.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
▚ Time Difference
Time Difference
Korea Standard Time (KST) +0900 UTC
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