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Driving Rules & Facts
Drive on the Right — South Korea drives on the right side. Overtake only on the left. At unmarked intersections, yield to vehicles coming from the right. Left turns at major intersections require a green arrow signal.
Dashcam Culture (블랙박스) — South Korea has one of the highest dashcam adoption rates in the world. Most vehicles are equipped with front and rear dashcams (블랙박스). Dashcam footage is widely accepted as evidence in insurance claims and legal proceedings.
BAC 0.03% — Yoon Chang-ho Law (윤창호법) — Blood alcohol limit is 0.03% — reduced from 0.05% in June 2019. BAC 0.03–0.08%: licence suspension, up to 1 year imprisonment or fine up to KRW 5 million. BAC 0.08–0.2%: licence revocation, 1–2 years imprisonment or KRW 5–10 million fine. BAC 0.2%+: 2–5 years imprisonment or KRW 10–20 million fine. Refusing a breathalyzer: treated as BAC 0.08%+.
School Zones — Minsik's Law (민식이법) — Speed limit of 30 km/h in all school zones (어린이보호구역). Double fines and penalty points for violations. Criminal penalties for injuring children: 3 years or more imprisonment for causing death (up to life imprisonment); 1–15 years or KRW 5–30 million fine for causing injury. Effective since March 2020.
Mandatory Insurance (의무보험) — Third-party liability insurance (의무보험) is mandatory for all registered vehicles. Minimum coverage includes bodily injury liability. Driving without insurance: up to 1 year imprisonment or fine up to KRW 10 million.
Phone Ban — Handheld Prohibited — Using a handheld phone while driving is prohibited. Fine: KRW 60,000 and penalty points. Hands-free devices and Bluetooth are permitted. Navigation use is allowed only with a mount.
How to Get Your Driving License in South Korea
Everything you need to know about enrolling in a driving school and getting your Class 2 Ordinary license in South Korea.
Typical Cost
KRW 500,000–KRW 800,000
Total driving school cost including lessons and materials
Prices vary by school, location, and number of lessons needed.
Typical Lessons Needed
~13
50-minute lessons on average
Mandatory Theory Hours
3h
Required classroom or online theory instruction
Mandatory Practical Hours
6h
Required behind-the-wheel training with an instructor
License Requirements in South Korea
Theory Test Languages
The KOROAD theory test is available in these languages:
Tips for Choosing a Driving School in South Korea
- Compare prices from at least 3 schools before enrolling. The cheapest option is not always the best — check what is included in the package.
- Ask schools about their pass rates. A higher pass rate often indicates better instruction quality.
- If South Korea's official language is not your first language, ask if the school offers instruction or materials in your language.
Source: Korea Road Traffic Authority (도로교통공단) · Last updated: 2026-03-15
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