General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Seoul |
| Country | South Korea |
| Currency | South Korean won |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.3% |
| Gdp | $1.63 trillion |
| Size | 100,210 km² |
| Population | 51.7 million |
| Population density | 515/km² |
| Kids per female | 1.06 |
| City population | 82.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 1∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Korean |
| Population able to read | 98% |
| Population with a college degree | 69.8% |
| Population able to speak english | 56% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 33 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | Yes |
| Crime | 3.2/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Korean Air |
| Main airport | Incheon International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $1 |
| Cigarettes | $5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $3 |
| Beer | $5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $500/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $200/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.50/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $5/daypass |
| Bike rental | $10/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 10% |
| Vat | 10% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $30000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | No |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 0% |
| Restaurant | 0% |
| Bar | 0% |
| Coffeeshop | 0% |
| Services | 0% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | NA/MBits |
| Tld | .kr |
| Free wifi | 8/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 88.2% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type A |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sundays |
| Closing times | 10:00 PM |
| Opening times | 10:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Coupang |
| Supermarket | E-Mart |
| Pharmacy | Olive Young |
| Drugstore | Watsons |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 9/10 |
| Bars | 8/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 7/10 |
| Public Parks | 9/10 |
| Swimming | 8/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Baseball |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bibimbap | A bowl of rice topped with vegetables, meat, and a fried egg | 7-10 |
| Bulgogi | Marinated grilled beef | 12-15 |
| Samgyeopsal | Grilled pork belly | 10-13 |
| Kimchi | Fermented cabbage | 5-7 |
| Tteokbokki | Spicy rice cakes | 6-9 |
| Jajangmyeon | Black bean noodles | 7-10 |
| Naengmyeon | Cold noodles | 8-12 |
| Sundubu jjigae | Soft tofu stew | 9-12 |
| Galbi | Short ribs | 15-20 |
| Seolleongtang | Ox bone soup | 10-13 |
| Samgyetang | Ginseng chicken soup | 12-15 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Soju | A clear, distilled spirit made from rice, barley, or wheat | $5-10 |
| Makgeolli | A cloudy, unfiltered rice wine | $5-10 |
| Cheongju | A clear, filtered rice wine | $10-15 |
| Yakju | A medicinal wine made from herbs and roots | $15-20 |
| Insamju | A ginseng wine | $20-30 |
| Bokbunjaju | A wine made from black raspberries | $20-30 |
| Omija tea | A tea made from the fruit of the schisandra berry | $5-10 |
| Yuja tea | A tea made from the fruit of the yuja citrus | $5-10 |
| Sikhye | A sweet rice punch | $5-10 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hanbok | Traditional Korean clothing | $50-$200 |
| K-pop merchandise | Clothing, accessories, and other items featuring K-pop idols | $10-$100 |
| Korean beauty products | Skincare, makeup, and haircare products | $10-$100 |
| Korean snacks | Traditional and modern Korean snacks | $5-$20 |
| Korean tea | Traditional and modern Korean teas | $10-$50 |
| Korean pottery | Traditional and modern Korean pottery | $20-$200 |
| Korean hanji | Traditional Korean paper | $5-$50 |
| Korean woodblock prints | Traditional Korean woodblock prints | $20-$200 |
| Korean folk art | Traditional Korean folk art, such as masks and figurines | $20-$200 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the beginning of a new year |
| Lunar New Year | January or February | Celebrates the beginning of a new year according to the lunar calendar |
| Independence Movement Day | March 1 | Commemorates the 1919 independence movement against Japanese colonial rule |
| Children’s Day | May 5 | Celebrates children and their well-being |
| Buddha’s Birthday | May or June | Celebrates the birth of Buddha |
| Memorial Day | June 6 | Honors those who died in the Korean War |
| Constitution Day | July 17 | Commemorates the promulgation of the Constitution of South Korea |
| Liberation Day | August 15 | Celebrates the liberation of Korea from Japanese colonial rule |
| Chuseok | September or October | Celebrates the harvest and family reunions |
| National Foundation Day | October 3 | Commemorates the foundation of the Korean nation |
| Hangeul Day | October 9 | Celebrates the creation of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Chosun Ilbo |
| Online news | Naver |
| Tv | KBS |
| Radio | MBC |