Is 10,000 Won a Lot in Korea? What One Note Actually Buys

A South Korean 10,000 won banknote, the green-blue note with King Sejong on the front

The first Korean banknote most visitors really look at is the ten thousand. It is the green-blue one with King Sejong on the front, it comes out of every ATM, and it sits in your hand feeling like it ought to be worth something. Ten thousand of anything sounds like a lot. Then you buy … Read more

ATMs in Korea That Accept Foreign Cards: Where to Find Them and What They Cost

Korean won banknotes and coins spread out on a white surface

Which ATMs in Korea accept foreign cards, what the fees actually are, why your card gets rejected, and the one screen you should always say no to.