Useful Information

ICCAIS 2025
Currency

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 JCB. Foreign-issued ATM cards may have limited use.

Bills
Image Denomination Korean Reading (Romanization)
₩50,000 bill ₩50,000 oman won
₩10,000 bill ₩10,000 man won
₩5,000 bill ₩5,000 ocheon won
₩1,000 bill ₩1,000 cheon won
Coins
Image Denomination Korean Reading (Romanization)
₩500 coin ₩500 obaek won
₩100 coin ₩100 baek won
₩50 coin ₩50 osip won
₩10 coin ₩10 sip won
ATM (Automated Teller Machines)

Travelers who carry internationally recognized credit cards can get a cash advance in Korea Won from Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) installed at airports, major hotels, department stores, subway stations and tourist attractions. ATMs are in operation 24 hours a day. Most large stores, hotels and restaurants in Korea accept major international credit cards. However it is advisable to carry some cash, since many smaller establishments and stores are unlikely to accept credit cards.

Time

When Indicating Korea Time: Present Time (GMT+9) / No daylight savings time

Current Time
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KST (Seoul)
Cell Phone Rental

You may rent a cell phone at the Incheon International Airport. Users can rent a handset and pay rental and call charges upon returning the phone. Applicants require identification, credit card, and a service contract (available at the booth).

SIM Card

You may buy a sim card at the Incheon International Airport. You can ask the Information Help Desk at the airport for way to sim card counters.

International Call

International dialing code in Incheon, Korea is +82-32 (Area code). Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas.

Tip & Tax
Tip

Tipping is not a regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive.

Tax

Visitors can receive a refund on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 50,000 (around US$52). To receive this refund, present refund receipts with the purchased goods at the customs desk at the Incheon International Airport when departing. These receipts can be cashed in at the Cash Refund Office in front of the Airport Duty Free Shop.

Business Hours

Government 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.

Electricity

The standard electricity supply is 220 volts AC/60 cycles. Most hotels may provide outlet converters for 110 and 220 volts. Participants are recommended to check with the hotel beforehand.

Emergency Phone number
Icon Service Number
Medical Emergency 1339
Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services 119
Police 112
First Aid Services 129
Useful Websites
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