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There are some hospitals where some English is spoken. International clinics at large general hospitals like Jeju National University Hospital and Cheju Halla General Hospital are recommended.

- Jeju National University Hospital

  • icon Aran 13gil 15(Ara-1Dong) Jeju-si, Jeju Self-Governing Province, Korea, 63241
    Website : http://en.jejunuh.co.kr/index.do
    International Clinic Tel : +82-64-717-1654 (English) / + 82-64-717-1935 (Chinese)
    Clinic Hours Please refrain from visiting after 9 p.m. for stability and sound sleep of patients.
    - General Ward 11:30~13:30 / 17:00~20:00
    - Internal/Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30
    - Infant Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30

- Cheju Halla General Hospital

  • icon 65, Jeju-si Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Korea, 63127
    Website : https://www.hallahosp.co.kr/han/en/
    International Clinic Tel : + 82-64-740- 5000

- Seogwipo Medical Center

  • icon 47, Jangsu-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, Korea, 697864
    Website : http://www.jjsmc.or.kr/board/gcontent/contentview.php?content_id=insa_en
    International Clinic Tel : +82-64-730-3105 (Emergency +82-64-730-3109)
    Clinic Hours
    - General Ward 11:30~13:30 / 17:00~20:00
    - Internal/Surgical Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30
    - Infant Intensive Care Unit 09:00~09:30 / 19:00~19:30

- Tax

Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to meals and other services and is added into the bill.

- Tipping

Tipping is not a traditional custom in Korea. A 10% service charge will be added to your bill at all tourist restaurants and hotels. It is also not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service.

- Currency

The Korean local currency is the Won. Major foreign currencies that can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept major international credit cards including Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, and JBC. Foreign-issued ATM cards may have limited use.
Old Bills

10,000 won
(man won)

5,000 won
(ocheon won)

1,000 won
(cheon won)
New Bills

10,000 won
(man won)

5,000 won
(ocheon won)

1,000 won
(cheon won)

50,000 won
(oman won)
Coins

500 won
(obaek won)

100 won
(baek won)

50 won
(osip won)

10 won
(sip won)

- Traveler’s Checks

Accepted, but may be difficult to change in smaller towns. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take Traveler’s check in US Dollars. The exchange of foreign currencies may be made at Jeju International Airport. [Banking hours: 9:00 AM ~ 4:30 PM, From Monday to Friday]

- Electricity

The electricity supply commonly used in Korea is the 200-volt 60Hz system. Because most newly built hotels and houses have the 220-volt wiring installed, you are advised to check your electronic equipment beforehand.

- Telephone

Step 01   Determine what time it is in Korea before you call (9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time).
Step 02   Dial 001, the international access code.
Step 03   Dial 82, the country code of Korea.
Step 04   Dial the area code of the city you wish to call with 0 removed. [Jeju: 64, Daejeon: 42, Busan: 51, Seoul: 2].
Step 05   Dial the remaining digits.

- 001 (International Access Code) + Country Code + Area Code + Remaining Digits

Ex) Calling Secretariat of the ART 2020, please refer to the following steps; [Tel: +82-44-862--7962]
Emergency Phone number
1339 : Medical Emergency
119 : Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services
112 : Police
129 : First Aid Services

- Business Hours

DGovernment office hours are usually from 9:00 to 18:00 on weekdays. Banks are open from 9:00 to 16:00 on weekdays. Most stores are open every day from 10:30 to 20:00, including Sundays.

- Weather

Generally, it’s nice, but the daily temperature range is big in the fall. It can be warm or a bit hot in the daytime, but a little cold at night. So, it is good to prepared by bringing a light jacket.
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- Useful Websites

Korea Tourism Organization : http://www.visitkorea.or.kr icon
Gateway to Korea : http://www.korea.net icon
Jeju Tourism Organization : http://www.miceseoul.com icon
Korea Immigration Service : http://www.immigration.go.kr icon
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade : http://www.mofat.go.kr icon