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Tue, 26 Nov 2013 17:06:55 +0000

What is the accepted practice for tipping in South Korea? More specifically, as an individual foreign traveler or as a member of a domestic tour group?

Do South Koreans tip? If so, under what circumstances and as what percentage of the total bill?

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Thu, 28 Nov 2013 04:56:29 +0000

No tipping in Korea.

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Sun, 01 Dec 2013 05:01:48 +0000

tipping is not part of their culture. just to test it, i give 300 won more than what was written on the restaurant bill. suddenly, the waitress ran to me and gave the 300 won back. though i said "keep it", she insisted on giving the extra amount back

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