FACTS ABOUT THAILAND

Geography: Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea

Climate: Average temperature in may and June is about 17.4- 20.5 C; humidity ranges from 69% to 80%.

Seasons: Korea’s weather is characterized by 4 distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. Spring lasts from late March to May and is warm. Various flowers, including the picturesque cherry blossom, cover the nation's mountains and fields during this time

Population: Around 49 million

Language: Korean is the national language. English is widely spoken in the cities.

Religion: Buddhists 23.2%, Christian 26.3%, none 49.3%.

Government: Republic

Electricity: 220 volts 50 cycles throughout the country.

Water: Drink only bottled or boiled water.

Local time: GMT + 9 hours.

Currency and Money Exchange

• You may bring in foreign currencies or any other types of foreign exchange.
• Thai currency is South Korean won.
• Major foreign currencies can be exchanged for South Korean won with banks and authorized moneychangers.
• 1 USD equals approximately 942 won; 1 Euro buys around 1380 won.
• Cheques and drafts brought in, if the owner wants to sell them must be sold in a bank
• Major credit cards are also widely accepted in South Korea

Useful links:

• The official website of the Republic of Korea
  http://www.korea.net/
   
  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
  http://www.mofat.go.kr/index.jsp
   
  Ministry of Tourism of Korea
  http://www.mct.go.kr/english/index.jsp
   
  Busan Transportation Corporation
  http://www.subway.busan.kr/english/main/
   
  Busan Women and Family Development Institute
  http://www.busanwomen.org/english/index.asp
   
  Busan Women Education Center
  http://www.feminedu.or.kr/