Capital City: Seoul
Time Zone: South Korea follows the Korean Standard Time Zone GMT + 9.
Currency: The currency in Japan is South Korean Won KRW. At that time of writing, $1AUD converts to 821 KRW, $1USD converts to 1,185 KRW and £1GBP converts to 1,504 KRW.
Credit Cards & ATMs: Credit and debit cards are widely accepted all over South Korea and ATMs are accessible everywhere. You’re able to get cash out from the ATMs if you need it, but generally cash is only required if you’re at a market or a smaller local restaurant.
Driving: Always drive on the right side of the road in South Korea.
Power: In South Korea the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
Internet Access: High speed wifi is available all over South Korea, including in hotels, restaurants and cafes, shops and main streets, as well as in every train station. There are very few places in the cities of South Korea where you can’t easily access the internet, although it might be a little more difficult if you travel to remote locations.
Visa Requirements: Visas are not required to enter South Korea for stays of under 90 days for anyone travelling with a passport from Australia, USA, all European Union countries and more. Make sure you check the visa requirements for your nationality before you go.