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Financial Requirements for Entry: how it works in South Korea — first-hand

Short answer
Travelers must carry approximately $100 in cash per day, a return ticket, confirmed accommodation, and a detailed daily itinerary. Ensure your K-ETA or visa details match your documents, and use local exchange offices in areas like Myeongdong for the best currency rates.

From real experience

For South Korea border crossing, visitors must possess approximately 100 USD in cash per day of stay (even with foreign cards), return tickets (preferably to the country of citizenship/residency), hotel/Airbnb bookings, and a detailed tourist itinerary (minimum three logically grouped locations per day).
K-ETA or visa is mandatory, with all declared information (purpose of visit, salary, workplace) matching reality. Do not present all documents unless requested. For favorable currency exchange, check smaller booths near larger money exchange services in areas like Myeongdong.
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When traveling to South Korea, it's advisable to have cash on hand (around $100 per day), even if you have foreign bank cards.
Old US dollar bills might be accepted, especially if exchanged through services like Wowpass which offers a decent exchange rate. For withdrawing Korean Won, consider using banks like Woori or KB-bank. Cards like RSB UnionPay with a Yuan account may also be usable for withdrawals. Money can be exchanged at various locations, including dedicated exchange offices in areas like Myeongdong.
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