South Korea Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in South Korea

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in South Korea

Toll & Vignette: Hi-Pass electronic toll collection on expressways (cash/card lanes also available).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: Tipping is strictly not customary and often refused. Good service is considered standard. Leaving tips is not practiced and may cause confusion. Pay bills directly at the cashier counter near the exit.

• DO Use both hands when giving or receiving payment cards, drinks, and items.
• DO Remove your shoes when entering homes, temples, and traditional floor-seating restaurants.
• DO Keep phone conversations silent and speak softly in public transit.
• DON'T Never leave a tip in restaurants or taxis.
• DON'T Do not write a living person's name in red ink (symbol of bad omen).
• DON'T Do not take reserved seats in subways or speak loudly on phone calls.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & F (220V, 60Hz). Standard European plugs fit directly without adapters!

Tap Water: Officially safe and treated (Arisu), though filtered or bottled water is widely preferred.

Insider Tip: Keep pink/red-marked seats in subways free for pregnant women and seniors at all times, even in crowded trains.