This fact sheet is for Canadian nationals only. Please note if you are not a Canadian passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Travel Advice | Travel advice and advisories for South Korea |
| Canadian Embassy in South Korea | Embassies and consulates - Travel.gc.ca |
| South Korean Embassy in Canada | Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada (mofa.go.kr) |
| Entry Requirements | |
| Visa Information | South Korean Visa |
| Currency Conversion | Live Exchange Rate: Canadian Dollar to South Korean Won |
| Cultural Insights | Hofstede Country Comparison -- South Korea |
| Insurance | Student Medical Insurance |
| Health Information | South Korean Health Information |
| Solo Female Travel | South Korea Solo Female Travel Safety Tips and Advice (solofemaletravelers.club) |
| Gay Travel Index | Gay Travel Index (gayguide.travel) |
Emergency Numbers
| Service | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 119 |
| Fire | 119 |
| Police | 112 |
Country Facts
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Capital city | Seoul |
| Language | Korean |
| Currency | South Korean Won |
| Phone Code | +82 |
| Internet Code | .kr |
| Time Zone | UTC+9 |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type C, Type F |
| Drinking Water | Safe to drink |
| Dominant Religion | Christian 31.6%, Buddhist 24.2%, other or unknown 0.9%, none 43.3% |
| Significant Dates | January/February (date varies) – Korean Lunar New Year May 5 – Children's Day August 15 – Independence Day |