Useful Information
TAX
Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to meals and other services and is added into the bill.
Tipping
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.
Currency
The Korean local currency is the Won. Major foreign currencies that can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept major international credit cards including Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, and JBC. Foreign-issued ATM cards may have limited use.
| Old Bills | ||
|---|---|---|
 10,000 won (man won) |
 5,000 won (ocheon won) |
 1,000 won (cheon won) |
| New Bills | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 10,000 won (man won) |
 5,000 won (ocheon won) |
 1,000 won (cheon won) |
 50,000 won (oman won) |
| Coins | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 500 won (obaek won) |
 100 won (baek won) |
 50 won (osip won) |
 10 won (sip won) |
Traveler’s Checks
Accepted, but may be difficult to change in smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take Traveler’s check in US Dollars. The exchange of foreign currencies may be made at Jeju International Airport. [Banking hours: 9:00 AM ~ 4:30 PM, From Monday to Friday]
Electricity
The electricity supply commonly used in Korea is the 200-volt 60Hz system. Because most newly built hotels and houses have 220-volt wiring installed, you are advised to check your electronic equipment beforehand.
Telephone
| Step 01. | Determine what time it is in Korea before you call (9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time). |
|---|---|
| Step 02. | Dial 001, the international access code. |
| Step 03. | Dial 82, the country code of Korea. |
| Step 04. | Dial the area code of the city you wish to call with 0 removed. [Jeju: 64, Daejeon: 42, Busan: 51, Seoul: 2]. |
| Step 05. | Dial the remaining digits. |
001 (International Access Code) + Country Code + Area Code + Remaining Digits
Ex) Calling the Secretariat of the ISPSA 2024, please refer to the following steps: [Tel: +82-44-862-7962]
| Emergency Phone number |
|---|
| 1339 : Medical Emergency |
| 119 : Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services |
| 112 : Police |
| 129 : First Aid Services |
Business Hours
Government office hours are usually from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Banks are open from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. Most stores are open every day from 10:30 to 20:00, including Sundays.
Weather
Summer in Jeju is a season where the sun shines and the cool sea scenery harmonizes. The average maximum temperature in June is 24.8℃, the average minimum temperature is 18.7℃, the average maximum temperature in June is 29℃, and the average minimum temperature is 23.3℃.
Hospital
There are several hospitals where English services are available. Recommended are as follows.
Jeju National University Hospital
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Aran 13gil 15(Ara-1Dong) Jeju-si, Jeju Self-Governing Province, Korea, 63241 Website : http://en.jejunuh.co.kr/index.do International Clinic Tel : +82-64-717-1654 (English) / + 82-64-717-1935 (Chinese) Clinic Hours Please refrain from visiting after 9 p.m. for stability and sound sleep of patients. • General Ward 11:30~13:30 / 17:00~20:00 • Internal/Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30 • Infant Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30 |
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Cheju Halla General Hospital
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65, Jeju-si Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Korea, 63127 Website : https://www.hallahosp.co.kr/han/en/ International Clinic Tel + 82-64-740- 5000 |
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Seogwipo Medical Center
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47, Jangsu-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Korea, 697864 Website : http://www.jjsmc.or.kr/board/gcontent/contentview.php?content_id=insa_en International Clinic Tel +82-64-730-3105 (Emergency +82-64-730-3109) Clinic Hours • General Ward 11:30~13:30 / 17:00~20:00 • Internal/Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30 • Infant Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30 |
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Useful Websites
• Korea Tourism Organization: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr
• Gateway to Korea: http://www.korea.net
• Jeju Tourism Organization: http://www.visitjeju.net
• Korea Immigration Service: http://www.immigration.go.kr
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://www.mofat.go.kr
