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Using Public Transportation

The information listed below will help you respond to problems that may arise while using public transportation, such as the subway, buses, and taxis, so that you can travel safely and enjoyably in cities.

Driver's License

To drive a motor vehicle in Korea, you need a driver's license. To get a driver's license, you must pass the driver's license exam.

If you hold an international driver's permit issued by a country with which Korea has a road and transport agreement, you can drive on that permit for up to one year from the date of your arrival in Korea, without acquiring a Korean driver's license.

A holder of a foreign driver's license can apply for a Korean driver's license by confirming the validity of his or her foreign driver's license with documents provided by the embassy of his or her home country, and then must pass an aptitude test and/or a driving knowledge test.

All of the other legal information you need about how to acquire and maintain a driver's license, as well as how your license can be cancelled or suspended in the event of a traffic infringement, is provided below.

Traffic and Driving

The purpose of the Traffic Act is to ensure the safe and smooth flow of traffic by eliminating and preventing dangers and obstacles to road traffic. Compliance with the Traffic Act is essential to ensure the safe and convenient use of vehicles.

『Traffic and Driving』provides the necessary legal information and is classified into ① Preparations for Driving a Vehicle, ② Safe Driving on Public Roads, ③ Violations of the Traffic Act, and ④ Traffic Accidents.