Contemporary Apartments in Namdaemun

• 24/7 convenience stores (3 minutes by foot)
• Railway Station (5 minutes by car)
• Coffee Shops in every corner (3 minutes by foot)
• Restaurant street (5 minutes by foot)
• Extensive Shuttle Bus Service
• Pick-up service from Travel Agents for local day excursions
• Namdaemun market just across the street
• Gwanghwamun & Gyeongbok Palace (20 minutes by foot)
• Deoksu Palace (5minutes by foot)
• Meyongdong (10 minutes by foot)

Subway City Hall Station (Line 1*2, Exit 7) is just 5 minutes away from Fraser Place Namdaemun.

From Incheon International Airport,

• 6005 Limousine Bus
• Fraser Place Limousine Service Transfer (one-way)
  -Arrival/departure fare: KRW 120,000 + 10% VAT
  -Reservation: 02-2098-0800

From Gimpo Airport,

• Fraser Place Limousine Service Transfer (one-way)
  -Arrival/departure fare: KRW 70,000 + 10% VAT
  -Reservation: 02-2098-0800

Situated on the Han River, Seoul is the capital city and the largest metropolis of South Korea.  With more than 9 UNESCO sites under its belt as of 2010, Seoul has a distinctive culture and heritage associated with a history of more than 2,000 years.  

Seoul is well-loved among tourists in particular for its multi-faceted appeal.  By day, it is a city calmed by its many shrines, palaces and scenic mountain views on one hand, and on the other, vibrant and buoyant with events, shopping and gastronomic delights.  By night, the city is equally exciting and dynamic with karaoke bars, nightclubs, night markets, night parks and performances.  Indeed, Seoul is a culturally rich modern metropolis that will delight visitors of any age. 

Weather

Seoul has four distinctive seasons; spring, summer, autumn and winter. The annual average temperature is 12.2 degrees Celsius.

Dec, Jan, Feb : -15-5 degrees Celsius
Mar, Apr, May :  5-20 degrees Celsius
Jun, July  Aug :  25-37 degrees Celsius
Sep, Oct, Nov  :  5-25 degrees Celsius

Language

Korean

Time Difference

GMT + 9 hours

Visa

Yes, for stays beyond 15 days.  Countries with visa exemption can be found http://english.tour2korea.com/.

Currency

Won (KRW).  Major credit cards are accepted at large establishments.

Value-Added Tax

VAT is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is always included in the retail price or the bill.

Gratuity

Tipping is not customary in Korea.  High-end restaurants and luxury hotels may include a 10% service charge onto the bill.

Business Hours

Banks and Government offices:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 17:00 hours (banks)
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 18:00 hours (government offices)

Offices:
Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 18:00 hours, and
Saturdays, 09:00 to 13:00 hours

Shops (hours vary):
Mondays to Sundays, 10:30 to 20:00 hours

Telephone Network

• IDD is available in Seoul and other major cities. The country code is 82, while outgoing international code is either 001 or 002.
• GSM 1800 and 900 cellular networks are also in use. SK Telecom is the main network provider (website: http://www.sktelecom.com/).

Health

There are many hospitals where basic English is spoken. If medical attention is required, international clinics at large general hospitals like Severance Hospital, Asan Medical Centre or Samsung Medical Centre are recommended.

Electricity

In Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common.

Public Holidays

New Year’s Day; Seollal (Lunar New Year), Independence Movement Day; Buddha’s Birthday; Children’s Day; Memorial Day; Liberation Day; National Foundation Day; Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) and Christmas.