Driver's license : Holders of an International Driving Permit

Foreigners who have a driver’s license issued in their countries can drive in Korea with an International Driving Permit (IDP) for one year.

    In this case, one’s driver’s license issued in his/her country shall be a valid one.

Once a foreigner has obtained an Alien Registration Card in Korea, which means he/she is a legal resident of Korea, it is strongly advisable

    to convert his/her driver’s license to a Korean driver’s license, since the purpose of the International Driving Permit is to allow people to drive

    in foreign countries where they are not residing.

※ Driver’s license test for foreigners    http://www.dla.go.kr/eng/main.jsp