Local Services in Korea, Republic of

Traveling in South Korea is very convenient because of its extensive transportation system connecting major cities and rural areas with networks of highways, railways, ferry services, buses and air routes. South Korea has more than 100 international and domestic airports. There are 2 major airports in the capital city of Seoul – Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport. The Incheon is the biggest airport in the country and one of the busiest in the Asian region. It is awarded by the prestigious Skytrax a full 5-star ranking because of modern faculties and great service. Subway trains are also popular mode of transportations in key cities such as Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, and Dajeon. If you want a more thrilling adventurer, you could try the KTX train.

It is a high-speed railway that can reach a maximum speed of 300kph and employs the French TGV technology. But if you want more time to view the city, then taking a bus is the next best thing to do. There are 2 major types of buses in South Korea – the Gosok bus (express buses) that travels more distance with fewer stops and Shioe bus (suburban/intercity bus) which runs rather slower because of several stops.

There at least 6 providers of broadband Internet in South Korea by the end of 2002. Leading the market is Korea Telecom (KT), followed by Hanaro Telecom and Thrunet. In 2005, 61 AM, 150 FM, and roughly 270 TV stations are operating in the country.