Tourist Information

Insurance
- Getting travel insurance in your country prior to visiting Korea is recommended.
- Insurance is also available at the Incheon International Airport.
- GBCC shall not be responsible for and shall be exempted from all liabilities in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person, or his/her luggage or any property for any reason whatsoever, for tourist services provided.

Currency
- Currency: Won (￦)
- As of March 2025, the exchange rate is approximately 1,450 KRW per USD.
- For the latest exchange rate, please visit Currency Converter – www.xe.com
- 10,000 / 5,000 / 1,000 / 100 won are most frequently used in everyday life.
- Bills
  
  KRW 50,000 (oman won) KRW 10,000 (man won) KRW 5,000 (ocheon won) KRW 1,000 (cheon won)
  
  Coin
  
  KRW 500 (obaek won) KRW 100 (baek won) KRW 50 (osib won) KRW 10 (sib won)

Credit Cards
- Major international credit cards such as Visa and Master are commonly acceptable at most hotels, department stores, restaurants, and shops.
- Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept.

Tipping & VAT
- Tipping is not a traditional Korean Custom.
- A 10% service charge is added to your bill at all tourist hotels and tips are not expected.
- It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides extra service.
- Tax refunds for non-residents and foreigners: click here.

Time Difference
- Korean Standard Time: UTX/GMT +9 hours.
- Current Time in Korea: click here.

Mobile Phone (Roaming)
- CDMA cellular system is widely used in Korea. SK Telecom, KT and LG U+ provide SIM Card roaming services to allow you
  to use GSM Subscription in Korea. At the Incheon Airport, you can rent a special CDMA Cellular phone which accepts your SIM Card.
  
  - SK Telecom
  - Olleh KT
  - LG U+

Electricity
- Voltage: 220V
- The outlet has 2 round holes and also used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Türkiye and many other countries.
- In case you don’t have multi-adapter, you can buy one at the airport/the duty free shops/convenience stores or borrow from the hotel’s front desk.

Weather
- During April, the period GBCC lies in, beautiful flowers start blooming with warm weather, and the average temperature is approximately 14°C.
- For detailed information, please visit the official website of Korea Metrological Administration. - click here.
- Clothing: Wearing warm jacket or cardigan is highly recommended during day and night.

Business Hours
- Banks: 9AM – 4PM (Weekdays only)
- Post Offices: 9AM – 6PM (Weekdays only)
- Department Stores: 10:30AM – 8PM
- Restaurants & Retail Stores: 11AM – 9PM (Some cases until 2AM or 3AM)
- Major Convenience Stores: 24 hours (GS25, CU, Seven Eleven, etc.)

Emergency & Useful Numbers in Korea
- Police: 112
- Fire and Ambulance: 119
- Dasan Seoul Call Center: 02-120 (+ARS 9)
- Long Distance Directory Assistance: Area Code+114
- Tourist Information: 1330