Seoul practical travel information

Entry requirements, driving rules, tipping customs and packing guidance for Seoul, South Korea, tailored to the country you are travelling from.

• Tipping in restaurants: No tipping expected; can be seen as rude at traditional spots
• Tipping taxis: No tip needed
• Tipping hotel staff: No tip needed
• Korea has a no-tipping culture similar to Japan. Service charge is included in upscale restaurants.
• Packing: month-by-month temperatures and dress codes are covered in our Seoul packing guide.

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