GlobalTime — South Korea — Time, Cities, Clock & Converter
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South Korea Flag South Korea — Korea Standard Time (KST)
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Country: South Korea
Capital: Seoul
Coordinates: 37.5665° N, 126.9780° E
Timezone: Asia/Seoul (KST)
UTC Offset: UTC+09:00
South Korea does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

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📝 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.

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