Useful Information
Useful information about Korea
► Visa Requirements for Chinese Entering South Korea
Chinese citizens need a visa to enter South Korea.
For detailed information, please visit the official website of south Korean embassy.
https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/cn-shanghai-zh/brd/m_493/view.do?seq=750618&page=1
We only provide guidance regarding visa-related matters.
Please ensure you complete all necessary procedures for entry on your own.
► Time Differences
The local time in Korea is 9 hours ahead of GMT (standard time)
► Electricity Supply
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey and many other countries. If you want to buy one in Korea, you can do so at a duty-free store or convenience store at the International Airport.
► Foreign exchange and banking
The monetary unit is the Won (KRW). Korean monetary units are 10, 50, 100, and 500 coins, and 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000 notes. The exchange rate is approximately KRW 1,337 /1 US$ (as of March 2024). All major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, and Master Card are accepted for the payment of hotel bills.
► Tipping
Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. A 10% service charge is added to your bill at all tourist hotels and so tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service
► Mobile Phone(roaming)
CDMA cellular systems are widely used in Korea. SK Telecom and KT are providing a SIM card roaming service to allow you to use your GSM subscription in Korea. At the International Airport, you can rent a special CDMA cellular phone which accepts your SIM card. Please check the links below for more details.
► KT roaming service
https://globalshop.kt.com/global/globalMain.do
► SK Telecom roaming service
https://skroaming.com
► VAT
A Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard.
► Emergency & Useful Phone Numbers
► Local calls
For local calls within the same area or city, just dial the telephone number. For another area or city, please dial the 'area code' before the telephone number. However, the area code should be dialed when using a mobile phone.
► International Calls
For international calls, first dial the international access code (001,002, or 008), the country code, area code and the recipient's number.
► Emergency
Police 112
Fire and Ambulance / Medical emergency 119