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■South Korea
◇Safety and security
・Crime
Although the crime rate in the Republic of Korea is low, pick pocketing, purse snatching, assault, burglary (in hotel rooms and private residences), and other crime occur, particularly in major towns and cities. Take normal safety precautions and make sure valuables are secure especially in tourist areas, like Itaewon and other large markets.
Incidents of rape have been reported in popular nightlife districts of Seoul, as well as in private residences. Take care when travelling alone at night and only use legitimate taxis or public transport.
For emergency assistance, call 112 for police (an interpretation service is available during working hours) and 119 for ambulance and fire. The Korean National Police operates a 24-hour, 7 day a week central interpretation centre where foreigners can report crimes telephone: 112).
・Political situation
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the Korean peninsula has been divided by a de-militarised zone (DMZ) separating the DPRK and the Republic of Korea. Peace has been maintained under an Armistice Agreement.
The level of tension on the Korean peninsula can change with little notice. It increased after the sinking of the South Korean Navy Ship Cheonan and an artillery attack against Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, when DPRK carried out two missile tests in 2012, and a nuclear test in 2013. More recently the DPRK threatened to nullify the Korean War Armistice Agreement in April 2013. However, in recent months the level of tension has reduced.
・Civil emergency exercises
The South Korean authorities normally hold nationwide civil emergency exercises on the 15th day of the month, eight times a year (not January, February, July or December). Sirens are sounded, transport stopped and some people are asked to take shelter in metro stations or basements. Shelters in Seoul are marked with a special symbol. Participation by foreign nationals in the exercises is not obligatory but you should familiarise yourself with the procedures and check local announcements for further exercises.
・Road travel
You’ll need an International Driving Permit to drive in South Korea. Make sure you have fully comprehensive insurance.
Car and motorbike drivers are presumed to be at fault in accidents involving motorcycles or pedestrians. Criminal charges and heavy penalties are common when accidents result in injury, even if guilt is not proved. Watch out for motorcycles travelling at speed on pavements.
Taxi drivers tend to speak little or no English. Have your destination written in Korean, if possible with a map.
In 2012 there were 5,392 road deaths in South Korea (source: DfT). This equates to 11 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 2.8 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2012.
・Mobile telephones
Older (non-3G) phones bought outside South Korea will not normally work in the country, and fitting foreign phones with local SIMs (e.g. to avoid roaming fees) is not usually possible.
영국에서 본 한국
영국으로부터 자국이 올바르게 평가되고 있는지, 체크해 봅시다.
「영국 외무성의 여행때의 안전상의 주의」
■South Korea
◇Safety and security
·Crime
Although the crime rate in the Republic of Korea is low, pick pocketing, purse snatching, assault,burglary (in hotel rooms and private residences), and other crime occur, particularly in major towns and cities. Take normal safety precautions and make sure valuables are secure especially in tourist areas, like Itaewon and other large markets.
Incidents of rape have been reported in popular nightlife districts of Seoul, as well as in private residences. Take care when travelling alone at night and only use legitimate taxis or public transport.
For emergency assistance, call 112 for police (an interpretation service is available during working hours) and 119 for ambulance and fire. The Korean National Police operates a 24-hour, 7 day a week central interpretation centre where foreigners can report crimes telephone: 112).
·Political situation
Since the end of the Korean War in 1953, the Korean peninsula has been divided by a de-militarised zone (DMZ) separating the DPRK and the Republic of Korea. Peace has been maintained under an Armistice Agreement.
The level of tension on the Korean peninsula can change with little notice. It increased after the sinking of the South Korean Navy Ship Cheonan and an artillery attack against Yeonpyeong Island in 2010, when DPRK carried out two missile tests in 2012, and a nuclear test in 2013. More recently the DPRK threatened to nullify the Korean War Armistice Agreement in April 2013. However, in recent months the level of tension has reduced.
·Civil emergency exercises
The South Korean authorities normally hold nationwide civil emergency exercises on the 15th day of the month, eight times a year (not January, February, July or December). Sirens are sounded, transport stopped and some people are asked to take shelter in metro stations or basements. Shelters in Seoul are marked with a special symbol. Participation by foreign nationals in the exercises is not obligatory but you should familiarise yourself with the procedures and check local announcements for further exercises.
·Road travel
You’ll need an International Driving Permit to drive in South Korea. Make sure you have fully comprehensive insurance.
Car and motorbike drivers are presumed to be at fault in accidents involving motorcycles or pedestrians. Criminal charges and heavy penalties are common when accidents result in injury, even if guilt is not proved. Watch out for motorcycles travelling at speed on pavements.
Taxi drivers tend to speak little or no English. Have your destination written in Korean, if possible with a map.
In 2012 there were 5,392 road deaths in South Korea (source: DfT). This equates to 11 road deaths per 100,000 of population and compares to the UK average of 2.8 road deaths per 100,000 of population in 2012.
·Mobile telephones
Older (non-3G) phones bought outside South Korea will not normally work in the country, and fitting foreign phones with local SIMs (e.g. to avoid roaming fees) is not usually possible.