South Korea
Republic of Korea
📋 Key Facts
| Capital | Seoul |
| Region | Eastern Asia, Asia |
| Population | 51,159,889 |
| Languages | Korean |
| Best Time to Visit | Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov |
| Timezones | UTC+09:00 |
🛂 Visa Requirements for Australians
⚠️ Visa/Permit Required
Maximum Stay
90 days
K-ETA required (online, ~KRW 10,000). Visa-free entry with K-ETA
Check Smartraveller for latest →💰 Currency & Exchange Rate
South Korean won (KRW)
₩
Current AUD → KRW
1 AUD = 1044.2100 KRW
As of 2026-03-23
💸 Daily Travel Costs (AUD)
Estimated per-person daily spend including accommodation, food, transport & activities
Budget
~$70Mid-Range
~$155Luxury
~$465🧮 Trip Cost Estimate
| Duration | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | $488 | $1,085 | $3,255 |
| 14 days | $977 | $2,170 | $6,510 |
| 21 days | $1,465 | $3,255 | $9,765 |
Estimates based on typical traveller spending. Excludes flights.
📈 AUD to KRW — 12 Month Trend
| Date | 1 AUD = |
|---|---|
| 2025-04-24 | 909.4668 KRW |
| 2025-05-24 | 886.3765 KRW |
| 2025-06-24 | 885.7989 KRW |
| 2025-07-24 | 904.8358 KRW |
| 2025-08-24 | 898.5773 KRW |
| 2025-09-24 | 921.1722 KRW |
| 2025-10-24 | 934.5567 KRW |
| 2025-11-24 | 950.9478 KRW |
| 2025-12-24 | 982.6136 KRW |
| 2026-01-24 | 997.6579 KRW |
| 2026-02-24 | 1022.3011 KRW |
| 2026-03-24 | 1045.7844 KRW |
💡 Exchange Rate Insight — AUD to KRW
Best Rate (12m)
1045.7844
Mar 2026
Worst Rate (12m)
885.7989
June 2025
Current
1045.7844
Mar 2026
12m Average
952.6384
✅ Above average
Now is a relatively good time to exchange AUD to KRW. The current rate is above the 12-month average.
🧳 Travel Tips for Australians Visiting South Korea
- Travel Advisory: Exercise normal safety precautions — always check Smartraveller before booking
- Visa: K-ETA required (online, ~KRW 10,000). Visa-free entry with K-ETA
- Currency: The local currency is South Korean won (KRW). At current rates, 100 AUD ≈ 104421 KRW
- Best time to visit: Apr–Jun, Sep–Nov
- Language: Korean
- Budget: Expect to spend ~$155 AUD/day for a mid-range trip
- Time zone: UTC+09:00
- Travel insurance: Always get comprehensive travel insurance. Medicare does not cover you overseas (except in most countries)
🛡️ Travel Insurance for South Korea
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