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Public Transport

The Underground is clean, efficient and operates from approximately 5.30am to midnight non-stop every day. All stations display signs in both Korean and English. You can buy your ticket at the ticket vending machine. Check the website for details (www.seoulmetro.co.kr). Seoul Bus Station is a central hub for transportation. Standard buses are frequent and inexpensive. You can pay your fare either by scanning your T-money card or paying in cash when entering the bus. Make sure to have change since you cannot pay with bigger bills. There are several city buses operating in Seoul. The 'Blue Bus' for example, which connects inner Seoul with the outer suburban areas and 'The Yellow Bus' (Circular Line) which goes in a circular pattern around the very central part of Seoul. There is also the Red Bus (Wide Area Line), Maeul Bus (Local Bus) and the Green Bus (Branch Line).

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Incheon International Airport Copyright: oning/Unsplash.com
Incheon International Airport
Incheon International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world is approximately a one hour drive from downtown Seoul by bus or taxi. Airport buses normally stop directly outside the airport building. Limousine buses run not only to Seoul, but also connect the airport to other provincial cities. The Limousine bus runs to and …
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Passport/Visa
Citizens of many countries including the US, UK and Canada can travel to South Korea for tourism purposes visa-free, for stays from 30 up to 180 days. Citizens of most countries in Africa and Asia however will need to apply for a visa in advance. Passports will need to be valid for at least …
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Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Seoul is typically between April and June, whilst spring is in full swing and the cherry blossoms are raining down in the parks. This is also a good time of year to go and experience the many festivals that take place there every year. September to November is another promising …
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Port of Incheon
The port of Incheon is the leading base station for exchange in the Yellow Sea region. Although it is not as large as the port of Busan (South Korea's main port) it has been growing in significance since its relatively recent conception in 2005. The New Incheon International Ferry terminal is currently being expanded, …
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Public Transport
The Underground is clean, efficient and operates from approximately 5.30am to midnight non-stop every day. All stations display signs in both Korean and English. You can buy your ticket at the ticket vending machine. Check the website for details (www.seoulmetro.co.kr). Seoul Bus Station is a central hub for transportation. Standard buses are frequent and inexpensive. …
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Taxi
Travelling by taxi in Korea is generally an affordable means of transportation. Taxis come in two varieties, regular and deluxe. It is easy to distinguish between the two as the latter, the more expensive of the two is black with a golden stripe colour scheme. There is also the International taxi service which was created …
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Post
Korea Post is the name of the national postal service which deals with domestic and international deliveries. Red post boxes may be found all around Seoul and there are several branches of Korea Post dotted around the city centre, most of which lie North of the River Hangang. Seoul Central Post Office is the best place …
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Health
Seoul is home to some of the best medical facilities and professionals in the world. The city boasts one of the highest cancer survival rates and access rates recognised by the OECD. The universal healthcare system in South Korea is particularly good and the Medical Referral Service (MRS) for foreigners is helpful at putting …
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Telephone
Country code: +82 Area code: …
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Electricity
Round two-pin type C plugs. 220V and …
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