Foreigners living in Korea have access to many kinds of banking products and financial services, including deposits, funds, and insurance products through financial institutions. However, please note that all financial transactions are subject to relatively strict domestic regulations, and financial transactions of foreigners residing in Korea may be restricted in some cases.
Foreign currencies or traveler's checks can be easily exchanged for Korean currency at currency exchange corners located in Korean banks and airports.
As the currencies available for exchange may differ by bank, however, you should contact the bank in advance when exchanging large amounts of money or exchanging currencies other than US dollars.
Moreover, since Internet banking offers better exchange rates when converting currencies, it is a good idea to utilize Internet banking.
When transferring money to a foreign bank account, you can send money quickly and easily through telegraphic transfer.
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