Driving in Korea (2024)

BICYCLE

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Any two or three wheel device having operative capability by human propulsion (pedals). When a bicycle is operated by a child under the age of 13, the bicycle is considered a play vehicle and may be operated on a sidewalk. Persons age 13 and older shall operate bicycles in bike lanes, on bicycle paths and on roadways when operating the bicycle on any USFK military installation. If a bicycle is motorized, it is considered a Personal Transportation Device.​​

MOTOR SCOOTER

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Any powered two or three wheeled vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider having an engine size less than or equal to 125 cubic centimeters or equivalent size electric motor and capable of exceeding speeds of 60 KPH or greater on level ground. A motor scooter must be registered with the Korean vehicle registration office and must have a Korean license plate fixed to the vehicle. A motor scooter must also be registered in DBIDS.

MOTORCYCLE

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Any powered two or three wheeled vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider having an engine size greater than 125 cubic centimeters or equivalent size electric motor and that can exceed 60 kilometers per hour on level ground. A motorcycle is larger and heavier than a motor scooter and its engine lives in the frame. The driver’s feet sit on pegs on the outside of the motorcycle. A motorcycle must be registered with the Korean vehicle registration office and must have a Korean license plate fixed to the vehicle. A motorcycle must also be registered in DBIDS.

PERSONAL TRANSPORTATION DEVICE (PTD)

Any powered two or three wheeled vehicle designed to transport personnel but not registered as a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motor scooter that propels the device at a maximum speed of not more than 60 kilometers per hour on level ground. Personnel must be at least 16 years old to operate a PTD and a PTD must be registered in DBIDS.
These devices include:

eScooter (known as Kickboards in Korea)

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A powered device with two or three wheels, handlebars and a floorboard that can be stood upon while riding, which is solely powered by an electric motor, gas driven motor, and/or human power.

Moped

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A powered device with two or three wheels that has a small electric or gas driven motor having a seat or saddle and a top speed of 60 KPH (35 MPH) or less. Traditionally, a moped has pedals; however, many newer models no longer have pedals installed.

PLAY VEHICLE

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Any motorized or non-motorized unicycles/monocycles (Ryono, Airwheel or Mobbo), powered or motorized skateboards, hoverboards, and other powered or motorized devices not equipped with a hand-operated steering device. Other items include but are not limited to: motorized small-scale vehicles designed to transport children, be operated by children or to be remotely controlled by another person; motorized and non-motorized roller blades, roller skates, shoes with retractable wheels; and children's bicycles, tricycles, and Big Wheels not intended for use on public roadways. Play vehicles may not exceed speeds of 20 KPH. Play vehicles are intended for use on sidewalks and are not authorized for use on any public roadways (or bike lanes) located on or off U.S. military installations.

PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLE (POV)

Any motor vehicle designed for highway use which is not owned, rented or leased by DoD or service components. This includes individually owned vehicles, corporate owned vehicles and commercial vehicles (e.g. cargo trucks, buses, taxis, etc.).

Area I & II / USAG Yongsan-Casey
Camp Casey Licensing Center
Bldg. 201, Camp Casey
COMMERCIAL050-3322-5461(Korea)
DSN (315) 722-5461

K-16 Licensing Center
Bldg. 201, Seoul Airbase (K-16)
COMMERCIAL050-3322-5461(Korea)
DSN (315) 722-5461

Area III / USAG Humphreys
USAG Humphreys Licensing Center
Bldg. 7010, USAG Humphreys
COMMERCIAL050-3356-3615(Korea)
DSN (315) 756-3615

Area IV / USAG Daegu
USAG Daegu Licensing Center
Bldg. S330 - Rm. 309, Camp Walker/USAG Daegu
COMMERCIAL050-3363-0712(Korea)
DSN (315) 763-0712

Area V/ Osan Air Base
Osan Air Base Testing Center
Bldg. 1333, Osan AB
COMMERCIAL050-3384-4568(Korea)
DSN (315) 784-4568