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General Telephone Directory

Tourist Information Phone Service

  • Korea Travel Phone 1330
  • Busan Tourist Complaint Center: 861-1101
  • Dadaepo Int'l Ferry Terminal Tourist Information Center : 266-1335
  • Busan Tourist Association: 463-3111
  • Tourism Promotion Division, Busan Metropolitan City : 888-3501

Tourist Information Center

The center carries all kinds of information on travel in Busan in English, Japanese and Chinese. Each city operates this center. Interpreters who can speak English, Japanese, Chinese or other foreign languages may be employed by foreign tourists from 09:00 to 18:00.
Tourist Information Center
Tourist Information Center Telephone Number Tourist Information Center Telephone Number
Busan Metropolitan City General Tourist Information Center 502-7399 Haeundae Tourist Information Center 749-4335
Busan Metropolitan City Hall Tourist Information Center 888-3527 Seomyeon Subway Station Tourist Information Center 808-2278
Gimhae Airport Tourist Information Center(International) 973-2800 Songjeong Tourist Information Center 749-5705
Gimhae Airport Tourist Information Center(Domestic) 973-4607 UN Memorial Cemetery Tourist Information Center 625-1608
International Ferry Terminal Gimhae Tourist Information Center 465-3471 Busan Information & Service Center for Foreigners 625-1608
Busan Station Tourist Information Center 441-6565 Busan Tourist Association 463-3111

1330 Korea Travel Phone

To obtain this service by phone, call 1330 at the Busan Tourist Information Center: area code+ 1330 to call an information center in other cities in Korea: and 82-51-1330 from abroad.

Emergency Numbers

In the event of an emergency, call 112 or 119. Ask to be taken to a help nearby police station in case you have an emergency.

Emergency numbers

  • Police Station: 112
  • Fire Station: 119
  • AEA (Asia Emergency Rescue): (02)790-7561
  • Korea Travel Phone: 1330
  • Busan Tourist Complaint Center: 861-1101
  • Directory Assistance for Local and Nationwide Numbers: 114
  • Directory Assistance for Local and Nationwide Numbers for foreigners: 00794, 080-211-0114
  • Directory Assistance for international Numbers: 00794
  • International Collect Call: 0077
  • International Telegram Service: 00795

Area code & available foreign languages

  • Cities and area codes for phone service in English, Japanese and Chinese: Seoul 02, Busan 051, Daegu 053, Gwangju 062, Daejeon 042, Ulsan 052, Suwon/Yongin/Yicheon 031, Gangneung 033, Gyeongju 041, Jeonju/Namwon/Buan 063, Changwon 055, Jeju 064
  • Cities and area codes for phone service in English, Japanese: Chuncheon/Sokcho 033, Chunju 043, Gyeongju 054
  • Cities and area codes for phone service in English: Incheon 032

Currency Exchange

It is convenient to exchange money before traveling. It is recommended that currency be exchanged for 30 percent of expected travel expenses. Currency exchange is available at airport exchange booths or banks on South Korea. You must present your passport when changing money. About US$3,000 or less can be exchanged for sojourn periods of up to 6 months, while US$10,000 or less can be exchanged for sojourn periods of up to 6 months or more. A passport and customs declaration form are require for exchanging more than US$10,000.
Korea Exchange Bank : www.keb.co.kr
Currency Exchange
Bank Name Address Phone Number
Woori Bank (Haeundae Branch) 1314-2, Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu 702-4295~6
Kookmin Bank (Haeundae Branch) 1394-352, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu 742-3311
Kyongnam Bank (Busan Branch) 50-7, Jungang-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu 246-9331
Pusan Bank (Beomil-dong Branch) 830-38, Beomil-dong, Dong-gu 642-3300
Daegu Bank(Boemil-dong Branch) 833-13, Beomil-dong, Dong-gu 633-6011
Korea Exchange Bank (Busan Branch) 89-1, Jungang-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu 463-1681
Korea Housing & Commercial Bank (Busanjin Branch) 15-1, Jungang-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu 250-1650
Shinhan Bank (Haeundae Branch) 1128-78, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu 741-6550
Hana Bank (Busan Branch) 23-5, Jungang-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu 257-1001
Chohung Bank (Gimhae Airport Branch) 2350, Daejeo 2-dong, Gangseo-gu 973-3555
Woori Bank (Jung-dong Branch) 87-7, Jungang-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu 462-3271
Take a number from the machine beside the entrance of the bank. Check for your turn by the number indicator in front of each teller, Present passport or an identification card when exchanging travel checks.

Business hours

  • Weekday : 09:30 a.m.~ 16:30 p.m.
  • Saturday : Closed
  • Sunday, National holidays : Closed

Lost and Found

If you misplace any personal items or leave it on a public transport, report your loss to a police station and obtain a certificate for a compensation claim or report the loss to the subway lost articles center when items are lost on the subway. The AEA international Korea Ltd. may be of assistance if you carry traveler's insurance.
homepage link http://lost114.com

Lost and Found Center

  • Police: 868-0899
  • Subway: 640-7339