The 3rd International Conference on High-Speed Vehicle Science and Technology
VISA & TRAVEL Useful Information
VISA & TRAVEL
Useful Information
  • Venue & Host City
  • Visa
  • Transportation
  • Useful Information
  • Attraction
  • Optional Tours
Useful Information

Language

Official language is Korean.
Check out the useful expression in Korean below.
Hello! annyeonghaseyo 안녕하세요
Good-bye. annyeonghi gaseyo 안녕히 계세요
Thank you. gamsahamnida 감사합니다
I’m sorry. mianhamnida 미안합니다
Excuse me. sillyehabnida 실례합니다
It’s okay. gwaenchanhseubnida 괜찮습니다
You’re welcome. cheonman-eyo 천만에요
Good. johseubnida 좋습니다
Would you give me a help? dowa juseyo 도와 주세요


More useful expressions

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.

Credit cards

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club are widely accepted at hotels, shops and restaurants in Korea. Check with your credit card company for details using abroad.

Currency & Exchange

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.

Tip & Tax

Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive. Foreign tourists can receive nearly 10 % VAT refunds for purchases at Duty Free shops. Goods must be taken out of Korea within three months of purchase to be eligible for a tax refund. Visitors can receive a refund on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 50,000 (around USD 43). To receive this refund, present receipts with the purchased goods at the customs clearance desk at Incheon International Airport when departing.

Electricity Info

The standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC/60 cycles. Most hotels may provide outlet converters for 110 and 220 volts. Participants are recommended to check with the hotel beforehand.

Emergency Phone Numbers
  • • 1339
  • Medical Emergency
  • • 119
  • Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services
  • • 112
  • Police
  • • 129
  • First Aid Services

Useful Websites

Korea Tourism Organization Go >

Gateway to Korea Go >

Seoul Tourism OrganizationGo >

Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentGo >

Korea Immigration ServiceGo >

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeGo >

Incheon International AirportGo >