Motorcycle License    

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Getting a Motorcyle Licence has become easier in recent years for both Koreans and Expats since a lot more people in both groups have become interested in motorcyles either for fun or for getting around in the city. Previously, motorcycles were mainly used for deliveries. A license is required if you are going to drive a motorcylce.
Note: Even though you may see people riding motorcycles - often quite fast - on the sidewalk, it is illegal to do so!

Where to Get a Motorcyle License:
Motorcyle licenses are available through a designated car license agency in Seoul and probably elsewhere in Korea. Not all car licensing agencies can give motorcyle licenses, so check first.
In Seoul, the designated agency is the Suboo Driver's License Agency.
Tel: 02- 375- 7185 (there have sometimes been English-speaking staff there)

How to get there:
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.

Test Times:
Tuesdays 1:00 and 2:00
Thursday: 4:00 and 5:00 
Best to arrive earlier and register for the test since people are taken on a first registered-first served basis.  It is also possible to stop by a few days earlier to register for a specific time on either Tuesday or Thursday.

Language:
The test can be taken in English.

Documents required:
Passport
Korean Driver's License (no Korean Driver's License, no Motorboke Licence)
3 passport size photos
Alien Registration Card
Cash to pay the fee: W6,000

The test is given on a special indoor course.

For information on getting a (car) driver's licence, scroll down and click on Driver's License. 

K4E Editor: We try to make the information on Korea4Expats.com as complete and accurate as possible, so if you notice any errors or omissions in the content above, please let us know at info@korea4expats.com. The information above was updated in July 2009.