Most car-related administrative tasks have set deadlines, so putting them off because you're busy comes back as a fine. Here are the easy-to-miss ones, in order.
1Check when your license renewal/aptitude test is due
Missing your driver's license renewal or aptitude-test window can get your license revoked. The Korea Road Traffic Authority Safe Driving Integrated Civil Affairs service lets you book a renewal or aptitude test, check penalty points, and apply for special traffic-safety education, all in one place.
2If your vehicle inspection period is approaching
Missing your regular or comprehensive inspection period gets you a fine. Booking a date and time in advance through Korea Transportation Safety Authority Vehicle Inspection Booking (Cyber Inspection Center) lets you get inspected without waiting on-site.
3Check whether you have an unpaid Hi-pass toll
A Hi-pass device error or insufficient balance can leave a toll unpaid. Korea Expressway Corporation Hi-pass lets you check for unpaid tolls and pay them right away.
4If you often use public transit, claim your refund too
If you use public transit 15 or more times a month instead of driving, K-pass automatically refunds you part of what you spent.
Services mentioned in this guide
Korea Road Traffic Authority Safe Driving Integrated Civil Affairs
A Korea Road Traffic Authority official civil-affairs service covering everything from booking a driver's license renewal/aptitude test to checking penalty points and applying for special traffic-safety education
24 hours
Operated by · 도로교통공단
Cost · Free
Korea Transportation Safety Authority Vehicle Inspection Booking (Cyber Inspection Center)
A Korea Transportation Safety Authority online booking system that lets you book a regular or comprehensive vehicle inspection date and time in advance so you can get inspected without waiting
24 hours (for booking)
Operated by · 한국교통안전공단
Cost · Paid
Korea Expressway Corporation Hi-pass
A Korea Expressway Corporation official service covering everything from registering a Hi-pass device/card to checking toll history and confirming/paying unpaid tolls
24 hours (customer center weekdays 09:00-18:00)
Operated by · 한국도로공사
Cost · Free
Modu's Card (K-Pass)
A Korean government transit-fare refund program that automatically applies the better of a percentage refund or a refund above a regional spending threshold
24 hours
Operated by · 국토교통부 대도시권광역교통위원회
Cost · Free