Frequently asked questions (FAQ) KOREA
Malaysians entering Korea as a tourist need to register in advance for a K-ETA (Korean electronic travel authorization). The K-ETA is used in place of a full visa, and only offered to citizens of eligible countries.
There are plenty of Korean and Asian cuisines around Korea.
Example of food:
1. Tteokbokki (simmered rice cake)
2. Japchae (stir-fried glass noodles and vegetables)
3. Omuk-tang (fish cakes and vegetable simmered in a broth)
4. Haemultang (Seafood soup)
5. Korean fried chicken
6. Dak-galbi (spicy stir-fried chicken)
7. Soft Tofu and Braised Kimchi
8. Lamb meat
- Summer (June until August) temperature 25-35 Celcius
- Autumn/Fall (end of September until November) temperature 10 – 20 Celcius
- Winter (December until March) temperature 0 – 10 Celcius
- Spring (April until June) temperature 10 – 20 Celcius
While Seoul is the modern capital city of South Korea, many locals aren't fluent in English. It's generally not a very widely spoken language in South Korea. However, you'll have better luck finding a local who can speak English in main tourist neighborhoods, such as Myeongdong, Dongdaemun and Hongdae.
The best time of year to visit South Korea is generally considered to be the spring months of April, May & June, and the autumn months of September, October & November. During these two seasons days are typically sunny and dry with comfortable average temperatures.
There are three options for internet packages in South Korea, namely Roaming Package, SIM Card, and Portable WiFi.
- You can buy a South Korean SIM Card (Korea SIM Card) through Traveloka or any sources. Primarily, the available package comes from a provider called Link Korea.