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Time Difference / Business Hours
Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9). / No daylight savings time
Business hours for banks are generally from 09:30 to 16:30 on weekdays only. Banks are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. ATMs are widely available. Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including Sundays, but smaller shops tend to open earlier and close later every day.
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International Call
International dialing code in Korea is +82. Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas.
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Tax
Tipping is not a traditional custom in Korea. A 10% service charge will be added to your bill at all tourist restaurants and hotels. It is also not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service.
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Electricity
In Korea, electrical outlets are operated at 220 volt only.
Overseas delegates bringing laptop computers and other electrical appliances are advised to check whether a transformer is required.
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Emergency & Useful Contacts in Korea
- Police : 112
- Fire & Ambulance : 119
- Emergency Medical Information Center : 1339
- Local Telephone Number Guide : 114
- Seoul's Dasan 120 Call Center : 120 (for foreign language: 09:00-19:00)
- Seoul Global Center : 1688-0120 (09:00-18:00, weekdays only)
- Korean Tourism Organization Information : 1330 (24 hours)
- BBB Korea (Free Interpretation Service): 1588-5644, or download application on a mobile device