The amount of money spent from phone use is subtracted from a magnetic tape located on the phone card, which is about the size of a regular credit card. These cards can be bought at most cigarette sales booths and make shift box-store and are sold in increments from 2,000 to 10,000 won cards. They can be used for overseas calls as well. International Telegram 00795 Local Directory Assistance 114 Banking Opening an account To open an account, your passport and Certificate of Alien Registration are required. The standard Korean transaction account is a passbook-style account.
Some banks have English speaking assistants.
ATM machines ATM machines are now readily available throughout Korea. ATMs are most conveniently used to transfer money to family members or friends. A few banks' ATMs offer 24-hour service. Liabilities of Driving The traffic injury and death rates in Korea are much higher than those of most Western countries. As in any country, drivers in Korea are liable for damages caused by their negligent driving.