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Taxi

The guide was updated: 2021-07-25

Taxi in Korea is an affordable means of transportation. Taxis come in two varieties - regular and deluxe (easy to recognize by the black-with-golden-stripe color scheme; prices for those are slightly higher). There is also the International taxi which was specially created for foreign tourists in Seoul who cannot speak Korean. They are orange with a "Haechi", the Seoul mascot, on the side of it. www.intltaxi.co.kr +82 2 1644 2255 In addition there is also the water taxi. There are total of 17 water taxi stations located along the Hangang River.

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Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport

Incheon International Airport is located approximately a 1-hour ride from downtown Seoul by bus or taxi. Airport buses are normally stop directly outside the airport building (Limousine buses run not to Seoul only, but also connect the airport to other provincial cities). The Limousine bus runs to and from the airport every 10-15 minutes and stops at most of the major hotels. You can buy your bus ticket from ticket booths next to the bus stops outside on the sidewalk. Taxis are available from stands no.16-21 on the arrivals floor. Some taxi companies offer English-language service.

Public Transport

Public Transport

The Underground is clean and efficient and operates from approximately 5.30am to midnight non-stop every day. All stations display signs both in Korean and English. You can buy your ticket at the ticket vending machine. Check the website for details (www.seoulmetro.co.kr). Seoul Station is a central hub for transportation. Standard buses are frequent and inexpensive. You can pay your fare by either scanning your T-money card or paying in cash when entering the bus. Make sure to have change since you cannot pay with bigger bills. There are several city buses operating in Seoul. For example the "Blue Bus" which connects inner Seoul with the outer suburban areas. The Yellow Bus (Circular Line) goes in a circular pattern around the very central part of Seoul. There are also the Red Bus (Wide Area Line), Maeul Bus (Local Bus) and the Green Bus (Branch Line).

Taxi

Taxi

Taxi in Korea is an affordable means of transportation. Taxis come in two varieties - regular and deluxe (easy to recognize by the black-with-golden-stripe color scheme; prices for those are slightly higher). There is also the International taxi which was specially created for foreign tourists in Seoul who cannot speak Korean. They are orange with a "Haechi", the Seoul mascot, on the side of it. www.intltaxi.co.kr +82 2 1644 2255 In addition there is also the water taxi. There are total of 17 water taxi stations located along the Hangang River.

Post

Post

Post boxes are red in color and may be found all around the city. Seoul Central Post Office:

Pharmacy

Pharmacy

There are many different pharmacies and you will find one on nearly every major street or road. They are marked by a sign that says “약,” (“yak,” which means “medicine”). However, many pharmacies are closed on Sundays, but pharmacies located in large shopping malls, subway stations, bus terminals are open on Sundays. 24-hour phone information service: 120 and 1339

Telephone

Telephone

Country code: +82 Area code: 02

Electricity

Electricity

Round two-pin plugs, 110V but most hotels now have a 220V supply.

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