Asia and Oceania

Korea (Republic of)
Still current at: 22 November 2009 Updated: 29 September 2009

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the summary (consular assistance figures). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Travel advice for this country

Natural disasters

Typhoons

Travellers to South Korea should be aware that typhoon season normally runs from June to November. We recommend paying particular attention to local weather and travel information and consult the Korean Meteorological Administration website, which has information in English.

Please also see tropical cyclones for more detailed information about what to do if you are caught up in a typhoon.