The 13^th International Symposium on Non-thermal/Thermal Plasma
for Pollution Control & Sustainable Energy

International Call

• · International dialing code in Korea is +82. Please omit (0) when dialing from overseas.
• · Visitors or foreigners coming to Korea can purchase eSIM or a physical SIM card online prior to their arrival. If you have eSIM compatible phone, you don’t have to visit an offline counter in airport but just download a plan by scanning a QR code. You can keep your own phone number as well since you don’t have to remove your original SIM card. If you prefer a physical SIM card, you can purchase it online prior to arrival or after arrival at telecom company counters in airports.
  
  The most reliable and commonly used online eSIM/SIM shopping malls are LG U+ Website (https://roaming.lguplus.com) and KT Website (https://roaming.kt.com) now.

Currency and Bank 1) Currency

• · Major foreign currencies that can be exchanged at banks, hotels, and the airport include the US Dollar, Japanese Yen, Euro, and UK Sterling. Most hotels, restaurants, and shops accept major international credit cards including Visa, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card, and JBC. Foreign-issued ATM cards may have limited use.



• 10,000 won (man won)	5,000 won (ocheon won)	1,000 won (cheon won)	50,000 won (oman won)
  500 won (obaek won)	100 won (baek won)	50 won (osip won)	10 won (sip won)

  
  *About Won (KRW) Korea’s currency is the won. There are 1,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 50,000 won bills. Coins come in 10, 50, 100 and 500 won.

2) Bank

• · Banks can offer some of the best exchange rates to travelers. Banking hours can vary, but most business hours are from 09:00 to 16:00. ATMs are widely available. ATMs typically operate until 23:00, but many are open 24 hours. ATMs can also be found at convenient stores, but generally charge a higher transaction fee. ATMs that accept international cards are common, especially in areas frequented by foreigners; look for ATMs with a “Global” sign or the logo of your bank. Global ATMs offer multi-languages.


• · Information of exchange rates
  USD 1 = KRW 1,368.56 (as of 3 May)
  EUR 1 = KRW 1,468.05 (as of 3 May)
  
• * more information
  https://www.kebhana.com/easyone/foreign/index.do
  https://treasury.un.org/operationalrates/OperationalRates.php

3) Card

• · Diners Club, Visa, American Express, Union Pay and MasterCard are widely accepted at major hotels, shops and restaurants in the larger cities. Check with your credit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available.

4) Tax

• · Value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to meals and other services and is added into the bill.

5) Gratuities (Tipping)

• · Tipping is not a traditional custom in Korea. A 10% service charge will be added to your bill at all tourist restaurants and hotels. It is also not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service.