Well, I'm actually Korean American - so the shock factor might not come in to play as much. But maybe they'll be shocked when they hear how bad my Korean is! That'll be some sight!

I have an international license, would I still need to take this test?

Also, I'm from the US, so I'm pretty sure i woudn't run into the same problems that people with Germany registered bikes.

Thanks for the info, you're definately making me want to go through with this. I just need to find more info on how to get my bike over there (I'm located in NYC)! Maybe I could drive accross country (something I've always wanted to do anyway) to San Fran and ship from there?

No idea about the international license, but do it: One of my favorite countries on my trip so far!

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Cool, thats great. Do you have any pictures from this trip?

Sure, good pictures, made by a friend: http://www.ontheroad.de/galerien/Ant...n_Special.html

... and my pictures: http://www.ontheroad.de/galerien/Korea/Korea.html



Lars

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Hey,I´m a Korean,round the world now on F650GS..

Seoul is impossible to enjoy ride,just walk around.
Except seoul,every where is 100% paved but
not so beautiful scenery like US national park.
But you can meet so great people on the road.

Watch out..!!
You cannot use the highway in Korea. It´s illegal.
In Seoul,my roads are only for the car.
But national road is the way you have to go.

You don´t have to worry about license things..
Police just don´t care..if you wear helmet.

YOu have to care about when you go in Korea.
Spring and winter is the best.
We have a lot of rain in summer,snow in Winter.

Remember..
You ride Korea.
Not to see the scenery,but to meet the people..

Se whan,Kang

email me before you go to Korea. You can stay at my home in Seoul
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Hi Wantango1,

We live in Cheonan, just 85 km south of Seoul and ride all the time. You cannot use the expressways on two wheelers, but the secondary roads are good. In 11 years, I have only been stopped at alcohol checkpoints for the breath test and have never seen a cycle pulled over. The police don't do much except answer accident calls. The highways are monitored by camera. No front plate, no photo no ticket. We ride in Seoul often and once you get used to the horrible habits of Korean drivers, it's fun. Outside the cities there is a heck of a bunch to see--temples, mountains, good beaches, scenery in the fall is great. If you get here, PM me and feel free to stay with us. Old Woman cooks a fair meal and while I don't drink, I don't object to someone else enjoying it. Coffee is my drug of choice. Cheonan is not famous, but is a jump off spot. If you need places to stay in other cities, let me know and I will be happy to put it together for you.

You only need to take your state license to a DMV place and pay a little money, jump up and down, read a chart and touch your toes. finished, korean license in your pocket and go. I have never been asked for one though. Ship from San Fran to Busan is no problem. Everyday G.I.s and ex-pats do it. I will look in the newspaper and get some contact numbers for you. I drove two years in a car on my Oregon licesne, was stopped, they looked at me-I showed them my Oregon license and was waved on. Never stopped on a bike.

Ride well,

Joe

Hey Joe,

Thanks for the reply! I'm actually starting to prepare my stuff now, so I'd like to try and lock down shipping info to Busan/Seoul. Had a couple questions though regarding customs.

1) Will i have to pay customs/duties on my motorcycle? I don't plan on staying more than a year, so I heard i might be able to get around this somehow?

2) How do I get the motorcycle from the port home (or wherever)? I heard that the only roads going there are highways!

3) Shippers - any shippers that are recommended (quick, trustworthy,inexpensive)?

I was confused by previous comments regarding riding in Seoul. Aren't there a gazillion scooter riders in Seoul? Dang, everytime I was there, I saw tons and tons of guys riding on scooters.

I also heard that parking motorcycles is a problem because school kids have a tendency to beat on them or steal them. Is this true? Are there garages that takes motorcycles? How much do they cost?