HELPFUL TIPS
Things to get you started
If this is your first time in Seoul, these tips will help your way through your time here. With information about money, language, airport to Seoul transportation, directions to Frieze Seoul, and health and safety here, this guide will provide you with a better idea of what to expect and getting around Seoul.
Language
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Korean (한국어, hangugeo) is the native language
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English is not spoken very often in South Korea, but many people in Seoul can converse in basic English
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Have translation tools like Google Translate handy for any situation
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Staff in all the main hotels can speak decent to good English
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Staff in High-end restaurants often speak decent English
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Staff in smaller, more casual restaurants may not speak English, and some only offer Korean menus
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Taxi drivers rarely speak English
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Major tourist spots like Insa-dong, Myeong-dong and Hongdae have information centres to assist tourists in English
Simple words and phrases
Yes – 네 (ne)
No – 아니요 (ah-ni-yo)
Hello – 안녕하세요 (an-nyoung-ha-se-yo)
Thank you – 감사합니다 (gam-sa-ham-ni-da)
Travelling from the airport to Seoul
There are several ways to travel from either Incheon International Airport to downtown Seoul. The most convenient options include taxing a taxi, Airport Railroad Express (AREX), Seoul Metropolitan Subway and airport limousine buses.
Getting to Frieze Seoul
Frieze Seoul is located at COEX, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, 06164, Seoul. The fair will be held inside Hall C and D. Kiaf SEOUL will take place at Hall A and B. Please visit the COEX website for detailed travel routes for getting to the fair. We advise visitors to use the North Gate and West Gate entrances. Please see below for suggested routes:
Car
Health & Safety
Emergency Numbers
Emergency Numbers
119 - Emergency (Fire & Ambulance)
112 - Police
182 - Missing Persons & Property
1330 - Korea Travel Hotline
Hospitals
All major hospitals in Seoul generally have an international clinic on the premises where doctors speak at least some English. The international clinics assist visitors in meeting the right doctor and to help navigate the hospital and its services. Below is a list of hospitals in the different districts of Seoul with international clinics.
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