South Korea
City guide
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South Korea: from Seoul onwards, it offers culture, cuisine and nature well worth exploring.
Practical information
- Currency
- South Korean won (KRW)
- Official language
- Korean
- Time zone
- Asia/Seoul
- Visa note (informational)
- Visa rules depend on nationality; many visa-exempt travellers still need an online travel authorisation (such as ESTA, eTA, ETA or K-ETA). Verify with official sources before travelling.
- Best time to visit
- March–May, September–November
- Plug type
- C, F
- Emergency number
- 112 / 119