General Information
Daejeon
Daejeon is located in the heart of Korea and has been a fantastic place to live since prehistoric times. Daejeon is a city that has always been progressing with its marvelous scientific developments while still preserving its cultural traditions. The people of Daejeon are known for being loving and hospitable while also having a harmony-oriented pioneering spirit. As a nation going forward, we believe our goal is to build a society where we can all have peace and prosper.
Currency and Exchange
The unit of Korean 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 KRW 1,331.0 as of February 2024.
Credit Cards
Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted at hotels, shops, and restaurants in Korea. Check with your credit card company for details about use abroad.
Tip and Tax
Tipping is not a regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive.
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.
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. Although most stores are open every day from 10:30 to 20:00, including Sundays, please check the website of the location that you would like to visit.
Electricity Supply
In Korea, 220-volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110-volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before use.
Language
Check out some useful expressions in Korean below.
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Hello! |
annyeonghaseyo |
안녕하세요 |
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Good-bye. |
annyeonghi gaseyo |
안녕히 계세요 |
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Thank you. |
gamsahamnida |
감사합니다 |
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I’m sorry. |
mianhamnida |
미안합니다 |
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Excuse me. |
sillyehabnida |
실례합니다 |
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It’s okay. |
gwaenchanhseubnida |
괜찮습니다 |
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You’re welcome. |
cheonman-eyo |
천만에요 |
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Good. |
johseubnida |
좋습니다 |
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Can you help me? |
dowa juseyo |
도와 주세요 |
Climate
Korea is geographically located in the mid-latitude temperate climatic zone, experiencing four distinct seasons: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November), and winter (December-February).
ISAG 2025 is scheduled to be held in July, and if you visit Korea during that time, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful summer scenery with clear blue skies and refreshing breezes. The weather during this period is pleasantly cool with low rainfall, with an average temperature of 24-33°C and precipitation of 70.2 mm.
Time Zone
Korea standard time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich mean time (GMT +9).
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Emergency Phone Numbers
- 1339 Medical Emergency
- 119 Emergencies for Fire, Rescue, and Hospital Services
- 112 Police
- 129 First Aid Services
Useful Websites
Korea Tourism Organization
Gateway to Korea
Korea Immigration Service
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Incheon International Airport
Daejeon Tourism Organization
Seoul Tourism Organization