Travel Information

Currency & Exchange

$1 = 1334.15 KRW (as of Sep 23)

Airport foreign exchange banks are available at Incheon International Airport.

Most accept credit card, but we recommend you to exchange some cash for exceptional cases. (e.g. T-money recharge; see below)

 

Transportation Card

To ride buses, subways, or airport limousine, you have to buy T-money card.

You can purchase T-money card from T-money card vending machine at Incheon International Airport, convenience stores, or subway stations (2,500 KRW).

You need cash to recharge the card. (No credit card accepted)

 

Electricity and Voltage

220V, 60Hz (Check your device could accept free voltage.)

Type F plug adapter is required. (Same as the photo)

 

Emergency Situations

Police Department: +82-112

Fire Department or medical emergencies: +82-119

Infectious Disease Emergency: +82-1339

Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330

 

For more detailed information, check

https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/planYourTravel/

aboutKorea/generalInformation.do?menuSn=186.

(or scan QR code)

 

Public Holiday

Hangeul Day (October 9): Most offices and banks are closed.

 

Mobile Map

We recommend you to use Google Map or/and Naver Map applications in Korea.

Generally, Google Map is better for finding the location of specific place in English.

However, Naver Map is useful for finding public transportation route, as it displays estimated time of arrival and has a notification feature that alarms you when to get off the buses or subway trains.

 

    Icon of Naver Map                                          Download QR Code

                              

                 for Android                        for iOS

 

About Korean Culture

No tipping culture

Please smoke only in smoking area.

Call the server when you order in restaurant.

Check allergic ingredients before your order.

 

Translator

We recommend you to use Google Translator app for translation.

 

 

Call Taxi

 

Uber has limited taxis and Lyft does not operate in Korea.

Alternatively, you can use the ‘k.ride’ app developed by Kakao for foreigners.

You can register your own credit cards to pay the fare.

 

                  Icon of k.ride                                                           Download QR Code

                                    

                                            for Android                               for iOS

 

 

Transportation (Hoam Faculty House ↔ Incheon International Airport)

From Incheon International Airport to Hoam Faculty House

1. Airport Limousine Bus (Bus No.: 6017): Recommended

From Terminal 1: 1F, 6B-1 Boarding Point

From Terminal 2: B1F, No. 27 Boarding Point

Purchase Ticket: Kiosks (credit cards only) / Ticket booth (cash & credit cards)

You have to buy the ticket before boarding.

Ticket Price: 17,000 KRW (~$13) for adults, 12,000 KRW(~$9) for children (age 6-12)

Service hour: 06:30-22:50 / Interval: about 30-40 min.

Get off at the last bus stop “Hoam Faculty House”.

 

2. By Taxi

About 70,000-80,000 KRW (~$60)

 

3. By Subway and Bus (Cheapest but Not Recommended)

Take Airport Railroad Express to Hongik Univ. Station.

Transfer to the Outer Circle Train of the Green Line (Line 2) to Nakseongdae Station.

Come out at Exit 4, get on the town shuttle bus “Gwanak 02 (관악02)”, and get off at Hoam Faculty House (see the map on the next page).

 

From Hoam Faculty House to Incheon International Airport

Take Airport Limousine Bus 6017 at Hoam Faculty House.

Pay the fare to the driver with cash or T-money card (No Credit Card Accepted)

Ticket Price: Same with above

Service Hour: 04:20-20:00 / Interval: about 30-40 min.

Get off at Incheon Airport Terminal 1 or 2 bus stop.

For more information about Airport Limousine Bus, check

https://airportlimousine.co.kr/en/sub/sub01.php?cat_no=77

(or scan QR code)

 

Hoam Faculty House ↔ Nakseongdae Station: by the bus “Gwanak 02 (관악02)”