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Getting into the country
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1)
International Airports
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| Kimpo
International Airport, Seoul
Kimpo International Airport is composed of two international
terminals and one domestic terminal. Airport shuttle buses circulate
through the airport every 5 minutes. Efficient reception facilities
and services at each of the international terminals ensure the smooth
arrival and departure of visitors to Korea.
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Terminal
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Airlines
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Telephone
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Terminal 1
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AF (Air France)
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(02) 773-3151 AP : 663-9575/6
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BA (British Airways)
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(02) 774-5511 AP : 664-4123/4
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CX (Cathay Pacific Airways)
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(02) 773-0321/9 AP : 664-0321/3
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DL (Delta Airlines, Inc.)
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(02) 754-1921 AP : 664-3632/4
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HY (Uzbekistan Airways)
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(02) 754-1041/2 AP : 667-0277
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JD (Japan Air System)
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(02) 752-9090/1 AP : 664-1564/5
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JL (Japan Airline)
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(02) 757-1711 AP : 664-2871
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LY (EL AL Israel Airlines)
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(02) 778-3351 AP : 664-6254
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KL (KLM Royal Dutch Airlines)
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(02) 755-7040 AP : 664-1850
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LH (Lufthansa German Airlines)
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(02) 538-8141/3 AP : 664-9850
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MU (China Eastern Airlines)
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(02) 518-0330 AP : 666-2271/3
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NH (All Nippon Airways)
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(02) 666-8700 AP : 664-3701
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NW (Northwest Airlines)
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(02) 734-7800 AP : 664-2071/4
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OZ (Asiana Airlines)
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(02) 774-4000 AP : 664-2626
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UA (United Airlines)
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(02) 757-1691 AP : 662-0041/3
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VP (VASP Brazilian Airlines)
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(02) 511-7304/8 AP : 661-5247
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Terminal 2
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AC (Air Canada)
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(02) 779-5654/5 AP : 665-8163/4
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AZ (Alitalia Airlines)
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(02)779-1676/8 AP : 660-7114
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CA (Air China)
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(02) 665-8766 AP : 664-2626
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CJ (China Northern Airlines)
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(02) 775-9070/5 AP : 666-2741
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CS (Continental Micronesia)
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(02) 538-4200 AP : 662-5422
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GA (Garuda Indonesia Airways)
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(02) 773-2092/4 AP : 664-4643
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IB (Iberia Airlines)
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(02) 722-9999 AP : -
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KE (Korean Air)
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(02) 656-2000 AP : 660-7114
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MH (Malaysia Airlines)
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(02) 777-7761 AP : 662-0285
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OM (Mongolian Airlines)
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(02) 592-7788 AP : 660-7171
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PR (Philippine Airlines)
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(02) 774-3581/4 AP : 666-7407
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SQ (Singapore Airlines)
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(02) 755-1226/8 AP : 665-1711/3
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SR (Swiss Air Transport)
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(02) 757-8901 AP : 663-4957
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SU (Aeroflot Russian Int'l Airlines)
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(02) 551-0321/4 AP : 665-8672
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TG (Thai Airways Int'l Public Co., Ltd.)
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(02) 3707-0011 AP : 664-5491
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VN (Vietnam Airlines)
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(02) 775-7666 AP : 662-7617
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XF (Vladivostok Air)
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(02) 323-0011 AP : -
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* Note:
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AZ, CA, CJ and VN use the Korean Air check-in
counters.
MU and HY use the Asiana Airlines check-in counters.
AP : Airport reservation office
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<Cheju International Airport>
<Kimhae International Airport,Pusan>

Transportation between Kimpo Airport and Downtown Seoul
Kimpo International Airport is 18.2km (11 miles) from
downtown Seoul. Various forms of transportation are available, and
with the exception of the deluxe taxis, their fares are relatively
inexpensive. The following information will help you arrive at your
destination with minimum difficulty.
Airport Express Buses
Four airport express bus lines link Kimpo Airport
with downtown Seoul. These buses have little space for seating and
baggage but the fares are cheap, so they are recommended for the
economy-minded traveler. Pay the driver directly. Foreign exchange
services are available at the airport.
- Bus Nos. 600, 600-1 and 601 run every 10
minutes from 04:30 to 22:30(
1,300)
(02)665-1094
- Bus No. 1002 runs every 12 minutes from 07:35
to 22:20 (
1,100)
(02)664-9898,
(02)665-1094
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<Detailed Routes of Airport Express Buses>
KAL Limousine Buses
These spacious 25-seat luxury buses, equipped with
public, card-operated telephones, radios, mineral water and free
porter services, provide comfortable personal space and direct connections
with the 18 major hotels in Seoul. Tickets are sold at the airport
terminals, the 18 hotels on route, and all KAL ticket counters in
Seoul.

<Detailed Route of Kal Limousine Buses>
Airport Limousine Buses
The non-stop limousine bus service to the Korea City Air Terminal(KCAT)
is the most convenient form of transportation for travelers to southern
Seoul. The bus operates every 10 minutes from 07:00 to 22:15 from
the airport and from 05:55 to 20:50 from KCAT. The fare is 5,000 one way. Tickets may be purchased on the first
floor of KCAT or the fare may be paid directly to the driver. (02)551-0777
Transportation from Kimpo Airport to Inch'on
<Airport Express Buses>
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Bus
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Route
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Frequency(fare)
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Airport Express City Buses No. 550 & 550-1
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Airport - Inch'on
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Every 25 minutes from 06:30 to 22:00 ( 1,000)
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Sejin Airport Limousine Bus
(032) 762-8000
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Airport - Inch'on
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Every 30 minutes from 07:20 to
22:10 ( 3,500)
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Subway
Subway Line 5, which links the airport to central
and southeastern Seoul, is now in operation. The fare to downtown
Seoul is 500.
The subway is a very efficient way of traveling downtown, though
some visitors may prefer the sightseeing opportunities and convenience
of surface transport.
- Subway fare :
- First section ticket to most stops within Seoul 500
- Second section ticket to most stops within Seoul 550
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Taxis
Though somewhat more expensive, taxis offer a convenient
door-to-door service. The fare system is based on both the distance
traveled and the time taken, and will therefore vary with traffic
density. List below are the estimated times and fares to major destinations
from the airport.
* Major hotels in Seoul provide a shuttle bus service
between the hotel and airport for guests.
<Taxi Fares to Major Hotels from the Airport>
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2)
Ferries
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International Ferry Services
To/From Korea
Korea to Japan
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ROUTE
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FREQUENCY
(DEPARTURE)
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DURATION
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FARE
(ONE-WAY)
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TICKETING
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Pusan to Shimonoseki
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Daily (18:00 - *08:30; Nov. - Feb.)
Daily(19:00 - *08:30; Mar. - Oct.)
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13 1/2 hrs.
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\50,000 -\85,000
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Pukwan Ferry
Seoul:(02)738-0055
Pusan:(051)464-2700
Shimonoseki:(0832)24-3000
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Shimonoseki to Pusan
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Daily (18:00 - *08:30; Nov. - Feb.)
Daily(19:00 - *08:30; Mar. - Oct.)
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Pusan to Hakata
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Tues., Thurs. & Sun
(19:00 - *08:30; Mar. - Oct.)
(18:00 - *08:30; Nov. - Feb.)
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14 1/2 hrs.
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\50,000 - \100,000
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Korea Ferry
Seoul:(02)775-2323
Pusan:(051)466-7799
Hakata:(092)262-2323
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Hakata to Pusan
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Mon., Wed. & Fri.
(19:00 - *08:30; Apr. - Aug.)
Mon. & Wed. & Fri.
(17:00 - *08:30; Sept. - Mar.)
Fri.
(19:00 - *08:30; Sept. - Mar.)
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Pusan to Hakata
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Daily
(14:00 - 16:55; Aug. 31st - Mar.)
Wed. & Fri
(08:45 - 11:40, 15:45 - 18:40, Apr. - Aug. 30th)
Tues. & Thurs.
(12:15 - 15:10; Apr. - Aug. 30th)
Mon., Sat. & Sun.
(14:00 - *16:55; Apr. - Aug. 30th)
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2 hrs.
55min.
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\120,000
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Korea Marine Express
Seoul:(02)730-8666/7
Pusan:(051)465-6111/4
Hakata:(092)281-2315
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Hakata to Pusan
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Daily
(10:00 - 12:55; Aug. 31st - Mar.)
(12:15 - 15:10: Apr. - Aug. 30th)
Tues. & Thurs.
(08:45 - 11:40, 15:48 - 18: 40; Apr. - Aug. 30th)
Mon., Sat. & Sun.
(10:00 - 12:55; Apr. - Aug. 30th)
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* Next Day
International Ferry Services To/From Korea
Korea to China
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ROUTE
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FREQUENCY
(DEPARTURE)
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DURATION
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FARE
(ONE-WAY)
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TICKETING
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Inch'on to Weihai
Weihai to Inch'on
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Tues. & Thurs. (18:00 - *08:00)
Sat. (15:00 - *08:30)
Wed. Fri. (17:00 - *09:00)
Sun. (17:00 - 13:00)
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16 hrs.
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US$80-200
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Weidong Ferry
Seoul:(02)711-9111
Weihai:(0896)523-1344
Inch'on:(032)886-6171
Qingdao:(0532)282-1152
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Inch'on to Qingdao
Qingdao to Inch'on
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Tues. (15:00 - * 14:00)
Sat. (18:00 - *14:00)
Mon. (11:00 - 09:00)
Thurs. (11:00 - *13:00)
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20 hrs.
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US$80-200
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Inch'on to Tianjin
Tianjin to Inch'on
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Mon. & Fri., Wed.
(3 times every two weeks)
(13:00 - *14:00; Oct. - Mar.)
(4 day intervals; Apr. - Sept.)
Mon. & Fri., Wed.
(3 times every two weeks)
(11:00 - *14:00; Oct. -Mar.)
(4 day intervals; Apr. - Sept.)
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24 hrs.
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US$120-230
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Jinguan Ferry
Seoul:(02)517-8671/7
Tianjin:(22)311-2842/3
Inch'on:(032)887-3961/7
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Korea-Japan Through Ticket
This ticket enables the holder to travel between
Korea and Japan by train, taking the ferry crossing between
Pusan and Shimonoseki. The system is jointly operated by Aju
Travel Service in Korea and Nippon Travel Agency in Japan.
Reservation:
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Aju Travel Service : Seoul : (02)753-5051
Nippon Travel Agency : Osaka : (06)312-0451
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<Through Ticket Fares>
(Unit : Won)
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Destination
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Fare*
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Reserved Seat
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Unreserved Seat
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Tokyo
Nagoya
Osaka
Okayama
Hiroshima
Kobe
Takamatsu
Nagasaki
Kokura
Hakata
Kumamoto
Oita(Beppu)
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208,100
173,200
132,500
**(142,600)
115,300
(127,900)
97,300
(109,800)
130,500
120,100
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204,900
169,900
129,300
(139,400)
112,000
(125,400)
97,800
(106,600)
127,600
117,600
90,100
(84,900)
58,100
(71,500)
66,300
(62,400)
83,800
(80,000)
77,400
(89,000)
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* Prices vary depending on the point of departure
in Korea and are also adjusted according to the exchange rate.
These prices are calculated from Seoul. If departing from
Taejon or Taegu, the fare is \7,500 or \14,600 less, respectively.
** The figures in the parentheses are the fares for the jetfoil
between Korea and Japan.
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