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- Currency
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Currency - The unit of Korean the currency is the Won. Coin denominations are 10, 50, 100 and 500. Banknotes are 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000. The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to KR 1,062 as of January 2018.
Tax - Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill.
- VAT
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Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill.
- Climate
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The climate in Seoul in November ranges approximately between 0-10 ℃ degrees.
- Emergency
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- - 1339: Medical Emergency
- - 119: Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services
- - 112: Police
- - 129: First Aid Services
- Electricity
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In Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before use.
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