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How foreigners get or exchange a Korean driver's license, and what to expect on the written test — based on official sources.
Exchange a foreign license for a Korean driver's license: who qualifies, documents, fees, and which countries need just an aptitude test or a written test.
Korean Driver's License for Foreigners:How foreign residents 18+ get a Korean driver's license from scratch: steps, KRW 86,000 in fees, documents, written test in English, Chinese, Vietnamese.
Korean Driver's License Written Test:Korean driver's license written test: 40 questions in 40 minutes on a PC. Pass mark 70 (Class I) or 60 (Class II), fee KRW 10,000, in 4 languages.
Driving in Korea on an International Driver's LicenseAn international driver's license from abroad is valid in Korea for 1 year after entry: what you can drive, car rental, Chinese licenses, getting one here.
Class I vs Class II Ordinary Korean Driver's LicenseKorean license types: what Class I and II Ordinary cover (15 vs 10 seats, 12 t vs 4 t trucks), pass marks, automatic-only (A), 7-year upgrade, e-scooters.