Getting Around
City buses and taxis are available for commuting around the city. However, Tourists are advsied to walk between points of interest when possible, as many are near each other.
Language
Korean is the official language of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), with different official forms used in each nation-state. Approximately 80 million people worldwide speak Korean.
Money
The currency of South Korea is the Korean Won (₩ KRW). The notes are in the denominations of KRW 1000, 5000, 10, 000 and 50, 000 while the coins in 10, 50, 100 and 500. Due to inflations, coins are rarely used by some locals and ATMs are widely available in subway stations, convenience stores and hotels.
Negatives
South Korea is also one of the safest countries in Asia. Violent street crime is extremely rare and guns are virtually non-existent among the civilian population. Muggings, beatings, kidnappings and other crimes are a rarity in Seoul, especially among foreigners.
Sightseeing
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Jeonju Hanok Village
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Jeondong Catholic Church
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Gyeonggijeon Shrine
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Hanji Museum
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Royal Portrait Museum
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Jeonju Gaeksa
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Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School
Time
KST (Korea Standard Time) - UTC/GMT +9 hours