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Useful Websites
- Korea Tourism Organization: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr
- Gateway to Korea: http://www.korea.net
- Seoul Tourism Organization: http://www.miceseoul.com
- Seoul Metropolitan Government: http://www.visitseoul.net
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Currency
[Currency] The unit of Korean the currency is the Won (₩). Coin denominations are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500. Banknotes are ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000 and ₩50,000. The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to KR 1,124 as of August 2017.
[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 rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill.
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VAT
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 rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill.
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Climate
Four distinct seasons in Korea:
- spring (March ~ May)
- summer (June ~ August)
- autumn (September ~ November)
- winter (December ~ February).
The temperature in Seoul in April ranges approximately between 23-27 ℃ degrees
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Emergency
- 1339 : Medical Emergency
- 119 : Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services
- 112 : Police
- 129 : First Aid Services
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Electricity
In Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers.
Please check the power supply before use.