Practical Information

As soon as arriving at Incheon, Gimpo, Gimhae international airports, you can proceed to 'Roaming center' desks and get your mobile devices connected immediately with local network service provider after a simple registration.

1. KT Olleh Roaming Center
2. SK Telecom Roaming Center
3. LG Telecom Roaming Center

Travelers can purchase a SIM card to insert in their personal cell phone device to enjoy unlimited data or receive a personal number while traveling in Korea. These prepaid SIM cards usually cost less than roaming services and offer unlimited data for a period of 5, 10 or 30 days. The SIM cards can be purchased at CU and 7-Eleven convenience stores at Incheon International Airport and Korea SIM Card’s official website. Although they can also be found at certain CU and 7-Eleven branch stores in Seoul and Busan, visitors are recommended to make a purchase in advance via online or at the airport.
Prepaid eSIM can be easily purchased and received online. The digital eSIM works by installing a prepaid data plan by scanning the provided QR code. The eSIM can be purchased on their website and you will receive an eSIM plan by e-mail, all without the hassle of visiting an offline store.

1. Conenience stores: Incheon International Airport (7-Eleven, CU), downtown, etc.
2. Korea SIM Card and eSIM: https://www.krsim.net/
3. eSIM Korea: https://esimkorea.net/

T-money is a pre-paid card for public transportations in Korea. You can buy a card for KRW 2500~4000 (US$2~3) from any convenience stores (GS25, CU, Seven-eleven) or subway stations and use it in various places including bus, subway, and taxi. We strongly recommend you to buy the card as Seoul city bus and subway will offer you a 10% discount and free-transfer between bus and subway. For more information, click the T-money. 

KAKAO TAXI has become a popular and convenient transportation option in South Korea. You can efficiently hail taxis, track their location in real time, and make cashless payments, streamlining the entire taxi booking process. English, Chinese, and Japanese are supported based on your OS language. 

Get in on Google Play, Dowload on the App Store

Internet service is often provided in public places such as airports, train stations, and bus terminals in Korea. PC rooms and internet cafes are also great places to go and they are mostly open 24 hours.

Korea's currency unit is won which comes in 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000 Won bills, and 10, 50, 100 and 500 Won coins. Generally, banks are open between 09:30-16:30 Monday to Friday. Automated teller machines are in operation 24 hours a day. Most larger stores, hotels and restaurants in Korea will accept major international credit cards. However, it is advisable to carry some cash, since many smaller establishments and stores are unlikely to accept any credit cards.

Korea uses 110 and 220 volts, 60 cycles system but the standard voltage is 220 volts. Regarding the shape of outlet, Korea use Round pin attachment plug type. Please check up your plug and prepare the adapter, if necessary.

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.

The temperature of June in Ulsan ranges from 65°F (18°C) to 75°F (24°C).

About Greenwich Mean Time, Korea is + 9 hours.