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Deokso
Spend a half‑day in Deokso, easy to reach by subway from Seoul; one night only if you need a quiet base near Guri.
Deokso is a small town 12 mi east of Seoul, served by the Jungnang subway line (≈45 min from Yongsan) and frequent buses. Its main sights – a natural‑history museum and a few local eateries – fit into a few hours, so a day‑trip is enough unless you prefer a quiet night nearby.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- KRW
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (check)
- avoid Winter cold (check)
- Airport
- ICN
- Nights
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Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- South Korea ↗Check K-ETA and visa status on the official sites before you fly; the list of nationalities exempted from registering online changes year by year.
- South Korea ↗Google Maps gives poor walking and driving directions in Korea; use Naver Map or Kakao Map for routes.
- South Korea ↗Buy a T-money card (or use a phone-based transit pass) for subway and buses; it also pays at convenience stores and many taxis.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Deokso112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Deokso, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cards work almost everywhere, including taxis, convenience stores and many market stalls; carry ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) in cash for street food…South Korea-wide
- SIM or eSIMSK Telecom, KT and LG U+ sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at airport arrivals; a passport is required, and data-only plans are cheapest.South Korea-wide
- Tap waterOfficially safe from the tap; most people drink filtered water, and restaurants serve it free.South Korea-wide
- TippingRestaurants and cafés: No tip; a service charge appears only in top hotels.South Korea-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.South Korea-wide
- SafetyDeokso is safe for tourists; standard precautions apply, especially at night.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in every subway station; paper goes in the toilet in new buildings, in the bin where a sign asks.South Korea-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police · 119 fire and ambulance · 1330 Travel helpline (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysPalaces close one weekday (Gyeongbokgung Tuesday, others mostly Monday); national museums open daily but close on 1 Jan, Seollal and Chuseok days.South Korea-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportICN Incheon International Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk the compact town centre; buses and taxis are cheap; subway Jungnang line stops at Deokso Station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealPizza slice (Pizza School)₩5,000 (≈ US$4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from station (≈2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi from station (≈1.2 mi (2 km))₩3,000–4,000 (≈ US$3)
- Metro or bus rideSubway single ride₩1,350 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room₩25,000 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room₩40,000 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedGuesthouse private room, a night, per room₩60,000 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₩30,000 (≈ US$25) · Mid ₩50,000 (≈ US$40) · High ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ICN Incheon International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Deokso: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
4 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the compact town centre; buses and taxis are cheap; subway Jungnang line stops at Deokso Station.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guri
goDoor to door: ≈15 min
Subway Jungnang line to Guri Station, about 5 min
Small town nearby with river walk.
Seoul (Hongdae)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Subway Jungnang line to Hongik University Station, about 45 min
Main city attractions reachable for a half‑day.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guri or Seoul hotels
No dedicated hotels in Deokso; stay in nearby Guri (≈20 min by car) or Seoul (≈45 min by subway).
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₩30,000–50,000 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₩50,000–80,000 (≈ US$40–60) excl. bed
- High
- ₩80,000 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse private room1 × 1 night × ₩25,000 | ₩25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₩30,000 | ₩30,000 |
| Trip total≈ ₩55,000 per person per day, bed included | ₩55,000≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Pizza slice (Pizza School) | ₩5,000 (≈ US$4) |
| Galbi (The Galbi Place) | ≈₩15,000 per order |
| Taxi from station (≈2 km) | ₩3,000–4,000 (≈ US$3) |
| Subway single ride | ₩1,350 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum closed Mon‑Tue; check opening hours.
- Limited dining after 22:00; most places close early.Limited dining after 10:00 PM; most places close early.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
- Travel helpline
- 1330
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance119
- Travel helpline1330
Embassy
US consulate in Seoul; Korean embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Incheon Airport → Deokso (direct bus): ≈₩2,500, 6 times daily (check)
- Deokso Station → Seoul (Jungnang line): ≈₩1,350, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- 죄송합니다 — Excuse me / Sorry (joesonghamnida)
- 감사합니다 — Thank you (gamsahamnida)
- 얼마예요? — How much is it? (eolmayeyo?)
- 화장실 어디에요? — Where is the bathroom? (hwajangsil eodieyo?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Deokso. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (check) · avoid Winter cold (check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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