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South Korea



Basic Information:

Official Name: Republic of Korea
Population: 50,219,669
Area: 98,480 km2
Capital City: Seoul
Major Religion: Buddhism, Christianity
Currency: Korean Won (KRW)
Exchange Rate: N/A
Time Zone: GMT +9
Current time: 08:21am
Phone Country Dialing Code: 82
Region: Asia
Language: Korean
Useful Travel Phrases in: Korean

Climate ():

Practical Travel Information:

Official Tourism Website: www.tour2korea.com
Electricity: 220V
Electrical Socket:

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type F


Travel Cost: $$$$ ($ = cheap, $$$$$ = expensive)
Main Attractions:
  • Haeinsa Temple Janggyeong Panjeon
  • Jongmyo Shrine
  • Gyeongbokgung
  • Dodong Mineral Spring Park

Health Advisory: