APCDM 2024. The 15th Asia Pacific Conference on Disaster Medicine

Tourist Information

Insurance

  • Getting travel insurance in your country prior to visiting Korea is recommended.
  • Insurance is also available at the Incheon International Airport. APCDM 2024 shall not be responsible for and shall be exempted from all liabilities in respect of any loss, damage, injury, accident, delay or inconvenience to any person, or his/her luggage or any property for any reason whatsoever, for tourist services provided.

Currency

  • Currency: Won (₩), KRW (South Korean Won)
  • Currently exchanged at the rate of approximately 1,300 Won to the US Dollar.
  • 10,000 / 5,000 / 1,000 / 100 won are most frequently used in everyday life.
  • For the latest exchange rate, please visit Currency Converter – www.xe.com

Credit Cards

  • Major international credit cards such as Visa and Master are commonly acceptable at most hotels, department stores, restaurants, and shops.
  • Restaurants and shops generally display signs indicating what cards they accept

Time Difference

  • KST(Korean Standard Time): UTC/GMT +9
  • Current Time in Korea Click here

Power Plug

  • Specification: 220V, 60Hz
  • Plug Type

Weather

  • Mild temperatures and low rainfall characterise the weather conditions across South Korea in November. In the northern capital of Seoul the temperature is likely to be a minimum of 7°C and a maximum of 19°C; whilst in the southern coastal regions things remain a little more balmy, with Jeju Island typically enjoying temperatures in the range of 15-21°C.
  • In essence, favourable weather conditions in November make it a good time of year to visit South Korea.

Business Hours

  • Banks: 09:00 – 16:00 (Weekdays only)
  • Post Offices: 09:00 – 18:00 (Weekdays only)
  • Department Stores: 10:00 – 20:00 (it may vary for each store)
  • Major Convenience Stores: 24 hours (GS25, CU, Seven Eleven)

Emergency & Useful Numbers in Korea

  • Police: 112
  • Fire and Ambulance: 119
  • Tourist Information: 1330
  • Dasan Seoul Call Center (for general information): 02-120 * ARS +9 for foreign language service

Useful Website