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cangel
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: Jeonju, S. Korea
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 Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:20 am Post subject: Korean Driver's License - English Translation? |
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| Is it possible to get an (official) English translation of my Korean driver's license? I know in Japan they offer this service but I am unsure of Korea. Thanks... |
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kiknkorea
Joined: 16 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:49 am Post subject: |
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Haven't heard of that, but I think Korean licenses just come in one flavor.
I was also looking at the international license though I'm not sure how helpful that would be if it's only in Korean (as the sample was.)
I couldn't find it here, but you may have better luck than me.
http://www.dla.go.kr/english/01_info/info01.jsp |
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cangel
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: Jeonju, S. Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 12:55 am Post subject: |
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For a Korean Int. Driver's License
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International driver's license is an internationally recognized translation of your domestic driver's license. It must be accompanied by your driver license when you travel.
In case of foreigners, Only those who have resided for more than 3 years in Korea can get an international driver's license from Korea.
However, those whose visa status are D-5, D-6, D-7, D-8, E-1, E-3, E-4, E-7, F-1, F-2, F-3 and F-4 can get an international driver's license from Korea, regardless of the length of their stay in Korea, once they obtain their Korean driver's license. |
http://www.dla.go.kr/english/02_news/news02.jsp
Problem is, I am an E2 visa holder and only have 2 years and 10 months in country... |
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kiknkorea
Joined: 16 May 2008
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:24 am Post subject: |
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I'm curious about the "countries that recognize a Korean driver's license."
Would you need an IDL in those places if they already recognize a Korean one?
http://www.dla.go.kr/english/02_news/news01.jsp |
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cangel
Joined: 19 Jun 2003
Location: Jeonju, S. Korea
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| Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:46 am Post subject: |
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| If your license, in this case your Korean license, is not in English, then you will usually be required to present an IDP in conjunction with a valid out-of-country DL. However, a UK DL, in English, would not be required to have an IDP. |
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NSMatt
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Location: London
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| Posted: Mon Jan 18, 2010 5:31 am Post subject: Re: Korean Driver's License - English Translation? |
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| cangel wrote: |
| Is it possible to get an (official) English translation of my Korean driver's license? I know in Japan they offer this service but I am unsure of Korea. Thanks... |
Im dealing with the "3 year for an IDP problem myself"
Im going to Australia on a motorcycle trip and cant get an IDP. Australia will accept an official English translation (from a certified translator within Aus) but the motorcycle classification on my Korean licence doesn't even say motorcycle, it says something like 'small vehicle'
So you really need to check with the individual country to which you will travel. Some will accept the Korean licence, others want an IDP, and some want an English translation. |
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