South Korea

All you need to know

• Is Indian, Vegetarian or Jain food available in South Korea?

  There are more than 100 restaurants in South Korea which serve Indian friendly food including Indian and Vegetarian food. Indian restaurants can serve Jain food on prior request.

• Who can I call for help if I am in an emergency situation while in Korea?

  1330 Korea Travel Hotline Number, operated by Korea Tourism Organization (KTO), is a one-stop helpline available as a public service for local and international travelers.

• Is there a flight connection from India to Busan?

  There are no direct flights between India and Busan. Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways offer daily 1-stop flights from various cities from India to Busan via Singapore and Bangkok respectively.

• Is Jeju-do Island accessible by ferries?

  Yes, the ferry services to the island are currently available from multiple passengers’ ports in mainland South Korea and neighboring country Japan.

• Does Seoul have any beach?

  Seoul is not a coastal city and does not have any beach. It, however, has a famous Han River that bisects the city into 2 halves. There are many activities that can be done on and around the Han River including river cruise with/without dinner.

• Where can I exchange currency upon arrival/departure?

  South Korean Won (1KRW = 0.00082USD)
  . You can exchange money at a bank, exchange service center, or an authorized exchange. For most tourists, it is easiest to visit one of the exchange service centers at the airport.