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michaelfehon



Joined: 13 Dec 2010

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 8:38 pm    Post subject: Drivers License in Korea Reply with quote

Just a random question, at what age do Korean's get a drivers license. Is there a test ? Are Koreans normally taught by their parents or driving schools?
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giraffe



Joined: 07 Apr 2009

PostPosted: Sat Sep 14, 2013 9:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The minimum age koreans get license is 18 ( i think ). But most get it when they are in their 20's. Alot of guys dont get it until they go into the army.

They are normally taught by a driving hagwon or at the driving licensing place ( they have their own school ).

and yes there are Tests.

Usually have to watch a 1 hour safety vid, do a physical exam, theory test, car function test and then a road test.

It will take people 3-6 weeks to do everything through a driving hagwon.

If you dont go through a driving hagwon it will take you 2-3 days minimum to do. 1 day if you can fit all the tests and video watching but thats hard to do.
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Stan Rogers



Joined: 20 Aug 2010

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

giraffe wrote:
The minimum age koreans get license is 18 ( i think ). But most get it when they are in their 20's. Alot of guys dont get it until they go into the army.

They are normally taught by a driving hagwon or at the driving licensing place ( they have their own school ).

and yes there are Tests.

Usually have to watch a 1 hour safety vid, do a physical exam, theory test, car function test and then a road test.

It will take people 3-6 weeks to do everything through a driving hagwon.

If you dont go through a driving hagwon it will take you 2-3 days minimum to do. 1 day if you can fit all the tests and video watching but thats hard to do.


I don't blame Korean guys for getting their licence in the army. In the civilian world it's expensive. Why not let the government pay for it.
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Weigookin74



Joined: 26 Oct 2009

PostPosted: Sun Sep 15, 2013 6:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wow, I got my licence when I was 16. Parents afraid to let me drive though. Teenage driving in hindsite probably not the best idea. Now, I think it's 18 and graduated licencing for younger kids coming through the system.
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