The won or the Korean Won (KRW) is the currency of South Korea, and comes in 1,0005,000, 10,000, and 50,000 notes, and coins of 10, 50, 100 and 500 denominations. A single won is divided into 100 jeon. The jeon is no longer used for everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates.

There are no restrictions on the import or export of local or foreign currency. However, amounts exceeding US$10,000, or equivalent, must be declared.

It’s very handy to have some KRW before arriving in South Korea, which can be ordered from your bank, Post Office or local money exchange. Online money exchange providers in the UK offer the lowest rate of commissions, so you will get more for your money cashing in this way.

ATM's are available in all major cities, but not all of them will accept international cards. Please check before using.

You can use your Visa or Mastercard and travel money card almost everywhere in South Korea. While debit cards can be used to make purchases, not all ATM's accept foreign cards. Cash is preferred at smaller restaurants, street food stalls and in more rural areas.

While it may not always be expected, tips can go a long way and are a great way to show your appreciation.

We would generally suggest that you should tip your guide/driver and we can advise you on appropriate amounts. It is also considered proper to make a small donation to temples, especially if the monks have shown you around.

Yes, there’s only one thing worse than having to make an insurance claim for some misfortune that may have occurred on holiday – and that’s not being able to make a claim because you’re not properly insured. Travel insurance is a necessity should you become unwell, either before or during your holiday. It not only protects you financially, it ensures the quality of overseas medical care is of a standard you would expect. It also covers emergency repatriation, should it be deemed necessary.

Links Travel & Tours have teamed up with Holiday Extras to offer our customers a bespoke insurance product that is ideal for our holidays. Holiday Extras are fully authorised and regulated by the FSA, and Links Travel & Tours is an Appointed Representative of Holiday Extras, and as such are authorised to provide travel insurance.

When embarking on any holiday, it is important that your insurance cover level is right. The wide range of policies available means that they are sure to have the cover you need for your trip. Single Trip cover is available for a one-off break, while an Annual Multi-Trip policy will cover all your trips throughout the year.

The policy contains restrictions regarding pre-existing medical problems concerning the health of the people travelling and of other people upon whose health the holiday may depend – even if they are not travelling. Holiday Extras can offer specific travel insurance policies for people with pre-existing conditions so please tell us about these in order for us to quote you appropriately.

Please feel free to contact us today to receive a quote for your travel insurance.

Many sites across Asia require a fair level of physical activity. The sheer scale of some attractions means walking is involved.

Our local representatives will do their utmost to accommodate any requests, and where possible, suggest alternative routes.

Please advise us of any special needs in advance, and we will do our utmost to provide support, including wheelchair assistance.

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), issues advice to all countries, and their advice for South Korea can be found on the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea