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Traveling to South Korea

Travel to South Korea 🇰🇷

South Korea is a modern and safe destination for motorcyclists, with well-maintained roads, mountainous landscapes and a fascinating combination of technology and tradition.

Capital: Seoul

Official Language: Korean

Emergency Number: 112 (police) / 119 (ambulances and fire department)

Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)

Card payments are widely accepted .

Freeway: 100-120 km/h

Road: 80-100 km/h

Localities : 50-60 km/h

South Korea is known for its technological modernity, K-pop, gastronomy and traditional temples. Seoul is a vibrant metropolis that mixes tradition and innovation.

Climate

Temperate continental climate, with hot, humid summers (June to September) and cold, dry winters.

Languages

Korean is official. English is taught in schools and used in tourist areas.

Driving

Drive on the right. Freeways are gated, paid for manually or with a transport card (Hi-Pass).

Camping

Wild camping is not common, but there are many official campsites and glamping sites in natural areas.

Biker Zones

Mountainous roads in Jeju, Seoraksan and the east coast are popular with motorcyclists.

Special Zones

Seoul and Busan have pedestrian zones, heavy traffic and controlled parking.

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Seoul – Busan – Kwangju – Jeju

This site does not provide information on obtaining visas, vaccines, or other issues that depend on both the country of origin and the destination.
You should check with your country if you need visas or other requirements to visit the intended destinations.

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