One US dollar is roughly equivalent to 1,050 Won (the 2016 June equivalent). US dollars are easily exchanged throughout Korea and other currencies such as Euro, Japanese Yen can generally be exchanged in airports, local banks, hotels or authorized exchange service centers in metropolitan cities such as Seoul and Busan. It is recommended that the majority of money be exchanged in cash while in Seoul as it can be inconvenient to use traveler’s check or credit cards during your stay in Korea.
Please note that exchange rates fluctuate daily and it is recommended to check rates before exchanging your foreign currency into Korean Won.

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• – Bank : 9 am – 4 pm except Saturday, Sunday and Holidays
• – Exchange service center : 9:30 am – 10 pm, everyday
• – Authorized exchange : 24 hours in hotels, and 09:00 am – 5:00 pm at other places

Subway systems offer a convenient way of exploring metropolitan cities in Korea. Station names, ticket counters, and transfer signs are all clearly marked in English as well as Korean, the different lines are color-coded, and all trains have announcements in English and Korean.
The subways themselves are clean, efficient, air-conditioned, and have automatic ticket dispensers.
Subway fares slightly differ by age/distance. Single Journey Transportations Cards are most suitable for one-time, one-way trips, while Multiple Journey Transportation Cards are most suitable for long-term visitors/residents who make multiple journeys.

In Seoul, buses are one of the most convenient and readily available forms of transportation. Buses in Seoul are classified by color according to travelling distance. Many roads in Seoul have a designated bus lane to promote and ensure efficient use of public transportation.

In Korea, Taxis are plentiful, clean, safe, and above all inexpensive. They can be found at taxi stands in most busy city areas or hailed on the streets. There are also certain taxis that can be requested by phone. However, the fare is slightly higher than the taxis you flag down on the street. While most taxis operating in the Seoul area accept credit cards or even pre-paid public transportation cards, the ones in small province cities and other regions may take cash only. Keep this in mind and make sure to have some cash (in Won) with you if you plan to use a cab in provincial cities. Basic fares can slightly vary from region to region. The taxi fare is calculated by distance and time.

Passengers trains operated by the Korean National Railroad are reasonably fast, reliable, and very inexpensive by world standards, The trains run on a strict schedule and are not affected by traffic congestion during the holiday seasons. An extensive network covers almost every part of the nation. Korean trains are classified based on their speed and the amenities offered onboard. The classifications are: KTX express trains, the non-express Saemaeul, Mugunghwa, Nuriro and tourism trains. Ticket prices depend on the classification of the train and distance traveled.