Population
Seoul 10,450,000 (2009 est.) Seoul city government
South Korea 48,508,972 (2009 est.) CIA Factbook
(About one-fifth of South Korea's population resides in Seoul)

Size 
30.3 km from north to south and 36.78 from east to west

Temperatures
 +22C to +30C (August), -7C to +1C (January)

Time Zone 
GMT + 9 (Korea Standard Time KST or Japanese Standard Time JST)

Electricity 
220v, 60 hz throughout the country (same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey)

Country Dialing Code 
+82

Area Code 
Seoul 02 (when dialing from overseas remove the zero)

Religion 
25% Buddhist, 25% Christian

Language 
Korean (English, Japanese and Chinese are also spoken) Safety and Security

Safety and Security
Seoul is a remarkably safe city. The crime rate is very low compared to other major cities around the world. For emergencies call 112 (local police), 119 (fire department), 120 (Seoul's Dasan call center) or 1330 (a nationwide call center of the KTO that can connect you to emergency services).
National Holidays

National Holidays
Koreans officially follow the Gregorian calendar, although some holidays are based on the lunar calendar. During national holidays, offices and banks are closed but palaces, museums, most restaurants, department stores, and tourism facilities are usually open.
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Cellular Phone Rental
Cellular phones can be rented from Incheon and Gimpo International Airports. Your passport and credit card are required. The charges can be paid with cash or credit card upon return of the handset.
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Medical Services
In Seoul, there are many modern hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. Korea is known for its high-quality medical services without long waiting periods in the event of an emergency or sickness. Many major hospitals offer multilingual interpretation services. Contact your hotel or call 120, 1330 (general information) or 1339 (medical line) for more information.
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Important Numbers
Seoul Global Center
+82 2-1688-0120 (overseas) or 1688-0120 (in Korea)
Monday to Friday from 9-6 pm - Call to ask any questions about visiting or living in Seoul.
Korea Tourism Organization Information Line
+82 2 1330  or 1330
24 hours a day - Tourism information and translation services.
Seoul's Dasan 120 Call Center
 +82 2 120 or 120, 9am to 10pm daily