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Getting a Motorcycle License used to be easy because every car driver was eligible for one if they wanted. But the law changed at the beginning of 2010, so every one who wants to drive a motorcycle must take the exam. (Drivers riding motorcycle before law changed don’t have to take test)

Types of Motorcycle License
If you want to drive a motorcycle over 125cc, you need to apply for second small class(이종소형 ijongsohyung). Less than 125cc, apply for Motorbike(원동기 wondonggi).

Where to Get a Motorcycle License:
Motorcycle license tests are available through designated car license agencies in Seoul and elsewhere in Korea. Not all car licensing agencies can give motorcycle licenses, so check first. In Seoul, there are three designated agencies: Seobu, Dongbong, Gangseo Driver's License Agency.

Tel:
Seobu 02-375-7185 (there have sometimes been English-speaker staff)
Dongbong 02-934-7004 (Korean speaker)
Gangseo 02-2661-0357 (Korean speaker)

How to get Seobu Driver’s License Agengy:
Go out Exit 2 of the World Cup Stadium Station (stop 619) - Go straight. You'll pass by a convenience store which is about 5 minutes away from the exit - take the #08 bus and get off at the "Seoboo Driver's License Center". It is 4 ~ 5 stops away from where you take the bus. You will be able to see a big apartment complex called World Cup Apt. and the agency is right next to it.
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How to get Dongbong Driver’s License Agengy:
Go out Exit 8 of Nowon Station (stop 411, 713) - Go straight. You'll see a crosswalk which is about 100m away from the exit. Cross the road and walk straight, the license agency is on your left side, 150m away from the crosswalk.
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How to get Gangseo Driver’s License Agengy:
Go out Exit 2 of Balsan Stadium Station (stop 515) - Go straight. You'll see a bus stop 10m away from the exit - take the #6642 bus and get off at the " Gangseo Driver's License Center". It is 6 stops away from where you take the bus.
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Test dates/times at Seobu Driver's License Agency
Motorbike:
Tuesdays 3:00pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Friday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Second small class:
Tuesdays 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Friday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm

Test dates/times at Dongbong Driver's License Agency
Motorbike:
Monday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Tuesdays 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Wednesday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Thursday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Friday 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Second small class:
Monday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Tuesdays 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Friday 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm

Test dates/times at Gangseo Driver's License Agency
Motorbike:
Tuesdays 1:00pm, 2:00 pm and 3:00pm
Thursday 10:30am
Friday 9:00am and 10:30am
Second small class:
Tuesdays 9:00am and 10:30am
Thursday 9:00am
Friday 1:30pm

Process from getting license:
① Fill out an application form at reception, pay the fee: Form is written in Korean but receptionist would help.
② Traffic Safety Training: Traffic Safety Training takes an hour provided by agency for free. It must be done prior to written test.
③ Physical Test: There is physical test room inside of license agency, one can get test at one of designated hospitals, but cost can be higher.
④ Admission for Knowledge Test
⑤ Taking written test(Knowledge Test)
⑥ Admission for Technical Skill Test: If failed at knowledge/technical skill test, one can reapply for next exam from the next day. (Taking exam twice a day is forbidden)
⑦ Issuance of Driver’s license

Language: The test can be taken in English.

Documents required:
Passport
3 passport size photos
Alien Registration Card

Cost:
Application fee for second small class: 17,000won (Physical test 5,000won+Knowledge text 6,000won, Technical Skill Test 6,000won)
Application fee for second small class: 14,000won (Physical test 5,000won+Knowledge text 4,000won, Technical Skill Test 5,000won)
Cost for Issuance of Driver’s license: 6,000won

Best to arrive earlier and register for the test since people are taken on a first registered-first served basis. Unlike car license, motorcycle license can be acquired in a day if you hurry. It is also possible to stop by a few days earlier to register for a specific time. 

Website is available in English, Chinese and Japanese.
(Test schedule is available only in Korean)