Pre-departure information

In Seoul, the capital of Korea, located in the northwest of the country, the climate is continental, with cold, sunny winters and hot, sultry and rainy summers. In winter, the northwest cold currents will prevail, while in summer, they will be replaced by hot and humid currents of tropical origin. Spring and autumn are transitional periods, mild and pleasant, especially the month of October. 

In winter, the average temperature is a few degrees below freezing (0 °C or 32 °F); sunshine is quite common, and a cold wind blows from the Asian continent. On colder periods, the temperature remains below freezing even during the day; in the worst moments, at night, it can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F). 

Important Items to Pack!

• A copy of your important documents like your passport

• Your Gallagher health insurance information

• Change some US Dollars into Korean Won before you arrive or plan to use the airport ATM when you arrive. Take a card that doesn't charge international transaction fees.

• One or more adapters and power converters for 220 volts (if your electronics are not already "dual voltage") - Korea uses European outlets, which are different! 

• Click here for a general Pre-Departure Checklist for study abroad.