Travel Information From Lesotho to Korea

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Routine Vaccines

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include

• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
• Flu (Influenza)
• Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
• Polio
• Shingles

COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to South Korea.
Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.
Travelers allergic to a vaccine component or who are younger than 6 months should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages to South Korea.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers who
• Are moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to live
• Spend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitis
• Frequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitis
Consider vaccination for travelers
• Spending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed nets
• Going to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be there
Not recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Malaria

CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of South Korea take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Rabies

South Korea is free of dog rabies. However, rabies may still be present in wildlife species, particularly bats. CDC recommends rabies vaccination before travel only for people working directly with wildlife. These people may include veterinarians, animal handlers, field biologists, or laboratory workers working with specimens from mammalian species.

Typhoid

Recommended for most travelers, especially those staying with friends or relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.

You will need 6 months validity remaining on your passport from the date of entry.

Local Phrases Language : Korean

Local Phrases :

Greetings

Hello = annyeonghasibnikka
Good morning = joh-eun achim
Good afternoon = annyeonghaseyo
Goodbye = annyeong
Nice to meet you = mannaseo bangabseubnida

Conversational

How are you? = jal jinaego issnayo?
I am good thank you = gwaenchanh-ayo, gamsahabnida
What’s your name? = neo ileum-i mwoni?
My name is … = nae ileum-eun …
Do you speak English? = dangsin-eun yeong-eoleulhasibnikka?
I don’t speak … = mal anhae…
How do you say… in … = dangsin-eun eotteohge malhabnikka… e…
I don’t understand = moleugess-eoyo

Basics

Yes = ye
No = ani
Please = jebal
Thank you = gomabseubnida
You’re welcome = cheonman-eyo
Excuse me please (as a question) = sillyehabnida
Excuse me (as sorry) = sillyehabnida
Wait = gidalida
Hurry up = seodulleo
Go away = jeoli gayo
Let’s go to = gaja
I want to go to … = gagosipda…
A little bit = jogeum
A lot = manh-i

Shopping & Eating Out

Restaurant = leseutolang
Do you have? … = gajigo issseubnikka? …
Not too spicy = neomu maebji anh-eun
It was delicious = mas-iss-eossseubnida
The bill, please = beob-anhasibsio
How much? = eolmana manh-i?
Very expensive = maeu bissada
Can you reduce the price? = gagyeog-eul najchul su issseubnikka?
Please can I have a beer? = maegju han jan hal su issseubnikka?

Transportation & Directions

Taxi = taegsi
Car = jadongcha
Bus = beoseu
Right = oleunjjog
Left = oenjjog
Straight = ttogbalo
Stop here = yeogiseo meomchwo

Places

Downtown = dauntaun
Street = geoli
Hotel = hotel
Museum = bagmulgwan
Mall = syoping senteo
Market = sijang
Hospital = byeong-won
Doctor = uisa
Police = gyeongchal
Post office = uchegug
Bank = eunhaeng

Time & Dates

What time is it? = jigeum myeoch siji?
Today = oneul
Tomorrow = naeil
The day after tomorrow = mole
Yesterday = eoje
When? = eonje?

Emergencies

Where is the toilet? = hwajangsil-eun eodiibnikka?
Help me, please = dowajuseyo, jebal
Call an ambulance = gugeubchaleul buleuda
I don’t feel goo = gibun-i johji anh-a

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Seoul

Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is a huge metropolis where modern skyscrapers, high-tech subways and pop culture meet Buddhist temples, palaces and street markets. Notable attractions include futuristic Dongdaemun Design Plaza, a convention hall with curving architecture and a rooftop park; Gyeongbokgung Palace, which once had more than 7,000 rooms; and Jogyesa Temple, site of ancient locust and pine trees.

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Petty crime

Each city in South Korea suffers from the same criminal activity as any other city around the world. From petty thieves and con artists to drunken brawlers, danger could be a threat to anyone – it's about knowing the areas to avoid and tactics to stay safe.

Just watch out for pickpockets in crowded areas of Seoul, question any extra friendly people (who are probably trying to scam you), and watch out when you're crossing busy roads.

If there is a large demonstration or protest (which are common in Seoul), walk the other way and avoid these crowds, which may turn violent.

International Driving Permit 1949 is required

• Majority of the Korean people are non-religious
• Avoid drawing parallels between the Korean culture or language to Japan. Korea should be acknowledged for its distinctiveness and difference from other East Asian cultures.
• Avoid exhibiting anger or distress in heated displays or outbursts of emotion. Doing so may cause you to lose face.
• Do not underestimate their knowledge and intelligence as the Korean population is very culturally educated and politically aware.
• Don't forget body contact between business partners is common, but only between the same gender. It's common two men hold hands on the street without being homosexual.
• Don't say "no" directly - it's impolite to refuse a request.
• Don't kiss on the street - it's a taboo.
• Don't greet friends with hugs or kiss - instead you can do a slight bow.
• Don't forget to wear appropriate clothing - better to overdress than to underdress here.
• Don't wear shoes indoors.
• Don't sit or stand on Buddha statue for taking a picture. This can lead to stay in prison.

Do I need travel insurance to travel to Korea?

Travel insurance is very important when traveling overseas. We strongly recommend that you take out cover to travel to Korea. You can usually take out single trip or annual multi-trip cover to give you peace of mind should anything happen.

It can be a better and cheaper option to take annual multi-trip cover as it usually covers any number of trips taken in one year with a maximum of up to around 60 days away per trip.

We work with the top names in the industry and have already pre-selected the easiest, cheapest and best quality travel insurance on the market to save you time and money trying to find the best cover.

Travel insurance typically covers the following; however, you can tailor a policy to suit your needs depending on where you are traveling to, your activities and how long you are away.

• Medical Expenses
  Medical treatment can be extremely costly and add up very quickly, and include Overnight stays in hospital, minor or major surgery, accident and emergency treatment, drugs, COVID-19 treatment, journey home if you cannot use the original ticket, dental treatment, and many more unexpected expenses.
• Baggage and personal belongings
  If your baggage is lost, stolen, damaged or delayed it is extremely frustrating. If you must buy new clothes, toiletry products or personal belongings it can be very expensive and time consuming.
• Cancellation
  Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances you may need to cancel your trip. This could be due to several reasons such as illness, injury, a bereavement or many other scenarios. Usually airlines, tour operators and hotels have large cancellation fees, so buying travel insurance that covers this is recommended.

Health Care

Healthcare of Korea is ranked 28th in the world. The healthcare system and health insurance in South Korea is of extremely high quality, and expats will receive excellent care during their stay in the country.

Health Risk

Caused by bacteria of the genus Leptospira.

Occurs from being around, touching, or working with infected poultry.

Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus.

Caused from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.