Fahren in South Korea
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Dürfen Sie in South Korea fahren?
Akzeptierte Führerscheine
Gültigkeit: IDP valid for 1 year from date of issue.
Wichtiger Hinweis
South Korea ONLY accepts IDPs based on the 1949 Geneva Convention. IDPs from countries that only issue Vienna Convention (1968) permits are NOT valid. US, UK, Canada, Australia IDPs are accepted. Must carry your home license alongside the IDP.
Mitzuführende Ausrüstung
Pflicht
- Warning triangle
- Fire extinguisher
- Insurance certificate
Empfohlen
- First aid kit
- Dashcam (extremely common in South Korea)
- Hi-pass card for toll roads
- International Driving Permit
Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzungen
Innerorts
km/h
Landstraßen
km/h
Autobahnen
km/h
Mautgebühren
Zahlungsmethoden
Durchschnittliche Kosten
KRW 1,000–KRW 30,000 depending on distance (Seoul to Busan approximately KRW 25,000 one way)
Hi-pass is the electronic toll system. A Hi-pass card and OBU (on-board unit) can be rented from rental car agencies. Without Hi-pass, use cash or credit card at toll booths.
Parken
Linienfarben
Tipps
- Use Kakao Map or Naver Map to find real-time parking availability in cities
- Many parking garages are underground — look for 주차장 (juchajang) signs
- Avoid parking in residential areas with narrow streets — your car may be boxed in by double-parked vehicles
Durchschnittliche Kosten: KRW 2,000–5,000 per hour in city centers; many department stores offer free parking with purchase
Häufige Fehler von Touristen
- 1Using a non-Geneva Convention IDP — South Korea only accepts IDPs based on the 1949 Geneva Convention, not the 1968 Vienna Convention
- 2Not having a Hi-pass card and getting stuck in cash-only toll lanes during peak hours
- 3Ignoring aggressive driving culture in major cities — frequent lane changes and tight merging are common
- 4Aggressive lane changes on expressways
- 5Parking in no-parking zones — enforcement is strict
Bußgelder
Geschwindigkeit
KRW 30,000–KRW 120,000+ depending on speed over limit; demerit points applied
Gurtpflicht
KRW 30,000 (driver); KRW 30,000 (passengers)
Handy
KRW 60,000–KRW 70,000
Rotlicht
KRW 60,000–KRW 70,000
Falschparken
KRW 40,000–KRW 50,000
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Notfallkontakte
Polizei
112
Rettungsdienst
119
Feuerwehr
119
Pannenhilfe
Korea Road Assistance: 1588-2504; Tourist hotline: 1330 (multilingual)
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