South Korea: Practical information

Eating Out

Rules For Eating Out: Lunch is usually served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Rules vary from one establishment to another, but the bill is generally paid directly cash desk after the meal. It is not common to leave a tip.

Koreans traditionally take turns paying for meals or drinks. In general, elders or superiors most often offer to pick up the tab. However, young Koreans are increasingly adopting the "Dutch treat" concept whereby each person pays for their own meal.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Pusan - Gimhae Intl (PUS)	27 km / 17 miles	-	30-60 min	-	Available
Seoul - Incheon (ICN)	49 km / 31 miles	KRW 40.000-60.000 / 1 hour	Available	KRW 1000	Available

Time zone

Type of Climate: Weather varies considerably by season in Korea. In spring (May), it is mostly clear and dry. In summer (August), the weather is hot and humid. Korea typically experiences two or three typhoons and receives 50-60% of annual precipitation during the summer. Monsoon season, which begins in June, brings heavy rain and lasts about 30 days. Fall (October) tends to be a bit cooler than spring, but typically clear and dry. Winter (January) is cold and dry, with little precipitation.
For further information: Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)

Climate

Domestic Currency: South Korean Won
ISO Code: KRW
Possible Means of Payment: Payments are usually made in cash, especially in smaller establishments and stores. Credit cards may be useful, but are typically accepted only in larger stores, hotels and restaurants.

To Find a Cash Machine Where You Need, Use the ATM locator

Official Language: Korean
Other Languages Spoken: None
Business Language: English; however, businesspeople often read English better than they can speak it.

Police	112
Fire, Emergency and Ambulance	119
Medical Emergency	1339
Seoul Metropolitan Police Foreign Affairs	(822) 739-6848

Telephone Codes: To Make a Call From South Korea, Dial 001, 002, 008, 00365, 00700
To Make a Call to in South Korea, Dial +82
National Mobile Phone Operators: LG Telecom

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