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  www.asktheconsul.org


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Driving in Korea

If you wish to drive in Korea with a Korean license, following documents are needed:


Dot  U.S. Passport

Dot  Valid state drivers license from the U.S., with a translated and notarized copy

Dot  Certificate of Alien Registration

Dot  Three photos

Dot  Fee of 15,000 won

Dot  Eye examination



For additional information, please contact:

Kangnam Driver License Office
998-1 Daichi-dong, Kangnam-Gu
Seoul, Korea
Tel. 555-0743 or 555-0831





International Driver Licenses are recognized in Korea and valid for a year from the date of entry. The Korean government does not issue International Driver Licenses for foreigners; these licenses must be obtained outside of Korea.


You may wish to visit one of these web sites for additional information on obtaining an international drivers license:


Dot   The American Automobile Association (AAA)

Dot   The National Auto Club

Dot   The 20th Century Insurance Company
       800-622-5292.



Also see the section on traffic laws in the part about legal problems, or more details on Road Safety Overseas.


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For Americn Citizen Services (ACS) inquiries, please e-mail us at : seoul_acs@state.gov.

The basic information on American Citizen Services may also be obtained by calling 02-397-4114. Our FAX number is 02-397-4101.

This is an official U.S. Government source for information on the WWW. Inclusion of non-U.S. Government links or information does not imply endorsement of contents.

The U.S. Embassy is closed on both U.S. and Korean holidays.



Updated November 7, 2002
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