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 Currency |
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Major foreign currencies that can be
exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include
the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling.
Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept major international
credit cards including Visa, American Express, Diners
Club, Master Card, and JCB. Foreign-issued ATM cards
may have limited use.
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| ATM
(Automated Teller Machines) |
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Travelers who carry internationally recognized
credit cards can get a cash advance in Korea Won from
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installed at airports,
major hotels, department stores, subway stations and
tourist attractions. ATMs are in operation 24 hours
a day. Most large stores, hotels and restaurants in
Korea accept major international credit cards. However
it is advisable to carry some cash, since many smaller
establishments and stores are unlikely to accept credit
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| Time |
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The Korean local time is 9 hours ahead
of GMT with no daylight savings time.
2024/12/26 Thu
18:42:51 PM |
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| Weather
(Jeju) |
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6.9 °C
Korea Meteorological Administration  |
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| Cell
phone rental |
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You may rent a cell phone at the Incheon
International Airport. Users can rent a handset and
pay rental and call charges upon returning the phone.
Applicants require identification, credit card, and
a service contract (available at the booth).
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| Internationalc
Call |
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International dialing code in Busan,
Korea is +82-51(Area code). Please omit (0) when dialing
from overseas. |
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| Tip
& Tax |
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Tip Tipping is not a
regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included
in your bill for rooms, meals and other services at
hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally
do tip when they are especially pleased with the service
they receive.
Tax Visitors can receive a refund
on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 50,000
(around US$52). To receive this refund, present refund
receipts with the purchased goods at the customs desk
at the Incheon International Airport when departing.
These receipts can be cashed in at the Cash Refund
Office in front of the Airport Duty Free Shop. |
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| Business
Hours |
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Government office hours are usually from
9:00 am to 06:00 pm on weekdays and closed on weekends.
Banks are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays and
closed on Saturday and Sunday. Major stores are open
every day from 10:30 am to 08:00 pm including Sundays. |
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