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South Korea — Korea Standard Time (KST)
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Major Cities in South Korea
📝 South Korea Facts, Holidays & Tourism
🎓 For Students:
- Globally recognized education system with top universities.
- Top Universities: Seoul National University, KAIST, Yonsei University.
- Popular Fields: Engineering, IT, Business, Medicine, Arts.
- Scholarships: Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for international students.
✈️ For Visitors:
- Visa: Many countries enjoy visa-free entry; K-ETA applies for eligible nations.
- Popular Destinations: Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, Incheon, Daegu, Gyeongju.
- Best Time to Visit: March–May (spring), September–November (autumn).
- Transportation: One of the world’s best public transit systems.
💼 For Professionals & Expats:
- Work Visa: E-series visas; sponsorship required.
- Key Sectors: Technology, Manufacturing, Education, Entertainment, Robotics.
- Cost of Living: Moderate to high; Seoul is more expensive than other regions.
- Business Etiquette: Punctuality, formality, respect for hierarchy.
🏞️ Tourism & Culture:
- Famous for K-pop, K-dramas, tech innovation, historical palaces.
- Popular Attractions: Gyeongbokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Village, Jeju Volcanic Island.
- Major Festivals: Seollal (Lunar New Year), Chuseok, Lantern Festival.
- UNESCO Sites: Changdeokgung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Gyeongju Historic Areas.
📌 Quick Tips:
- Currency: South Korean Won (KRW).
- Timezone: KST (UTC+09:00) — no DST.
- Emergency Numbers: 112 (Police), 119 (Fire/Ambulance).
- Electricity: 220V, 60Hz; plug types C & F.