South Korea

• Studying a Korean course in South Korea gives you the unique opportunity to learn the country's culture and traditions, live with a Korean family to experience total immersion in the language, and thus learn Korean better and faster.
• Learning Korean in Busan or Seoul is the best way to fully immerse oneself in Korea's language, culture, and history.
• If you are looking for a Korean school in South Korea, we have schools in Busan and Seoul.
• South Korea is the Presidential Republic with 51.5 million inhabitants.
• The capital of South Korea is Seoul, the most populous city in Korea, with 10.5 million inhabitants. It is followed by the city of Busan, with 3.5 million inhabitants.
• As a curious thing, bring your deodorant because you will not find it in Korea.

The Climate in South Korea

• The climate of South Korea is continental; the average temperature in Seoul in January is -5ºC and in July 25ºC.
• The winters are cold and dry, and the summers are warm and rainy.

How health works in South Korea

• Medical and hospital care in South Korea is of good quality, only very expensive.
• Therefore, booking medical insurance before traveling to Korea is strongly recommended.
• Hospitalisation in Korea is done after paying a deposit covering the foreseeable medical care.
• It is not advisable to drink tap water, and it is recommended to drink bottled water.
• Avoid eating fish or seafood at street stalls in the summer months.

What vaccines are necessary for South Korea

• Mandatory: None.
• Recommended: Hepatitis B for long-term stays. In summer, for small children and the elderly, encephalitis.

You need a visa to enter South Korea

• No visa is required for stays of up to 90 days without performing renumbered activities.
• You must apply for a visa to stay in the country for more than 90 days or if you intend to carry out paid activities.
• It is mandatory to go through an electronic fingerprint and facial recognition at the entrance to the country.

What currency is used in South Korea

• The local currency of South Korea is the South Korean won (KRW).
• Credit cards are not always accepted outside the main cities.
• Almost all ATMs accept foreign cards.

How safe is South Korea

• Despite the recent nuclear tests in 2016 and 2017, the situation in South Korea is entirely normal.
• Border incidents are not common, but they cause a certain level of tension. If travelling to this area, it must be done on a trip organised by a local agency and, in no case, individually access the demilitarised zone (DMZ).
• The country's general situation of citizen security is perfect, with low crime rates, so no special preventive measures are required beyond the usual ones.
• Although South Korea has a low crime rate, travelers should be careful with their passports and take the necessary precautions to avoid theft.
• It is recommended that all visitors contact their country's embassy upon arrival in Korea to provide personal contact information, stay informed, and consult travel recommendations.