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How Much Does a Korean Driving Licence Cost?
At Anyang Driving School, the most popular Class 2 Regular program costs 765,000 KRW, while Class 1 Regular costs 795,000 KRW. The first academy skills test and road test cost an additional 55,000 KRW each — so the program plus the first two academy test attempts costs 875,000 KRW for Class 2 and 905,000 KRW for Class 1.
New applicants should also budget for items such as the written test, physical examination, learner's permit, licence issuance and an optional English textbook — see the full breakdown below.
Tell us which licence you need and what licence you already hold. We will confirm the correct course, test fees and total expected cost.
Class 2 program: 765,000 KRW
Class 1 program: 795,000 KRW
VAT included
Three-month card installments available
English theory class every Saturday
Prices displayed before registration
What your programme fee and test fees add up to — a licensed graduate
What Is the Total Cost of a Korean Driver's Licence?
For a first-time applicant at SDA, the full Class 2 Regular training program costs 765,000 KRW. The first academy skills and road test attempts add 110,000 KRW, making the initial school and academy-test subtotal 875,000 KRW. The comparable Class 1 Regular subtotal is 905,000 KRW.
Additional public and administrative costs may include a physical examination (≈7,000 KRW), written test (10,000 KRW), learner's permit (4,000 KRW), standard licence issuance (10,000 KRW) or mobile IC issuance (15,000 KRW), an optional English textbook (25,000 KRW), and any applicable insurance or retest fees.
Class 2 Regular — practical first-attempt budget
Without optional textbook: approximately 906,000–911,000 KRW With the 25,000 KRW textbook: approximately 931,000–936,000 KRW
Class 1 Regular — practical first-attempt budget
Without optional textbook: approximately 936,000–941,000 KRW With the 25,000 KRW textbook: approximately 961,000–966,000 KRW
These estimates assume the first skills and road tests are passed. Confirm the latest fees and any applicable insurance charge before payment.
Price summary
Korean Driving School Price Comparison
Licence or service
SDA program fee
First academy test fees
Programme + test subtotal
Class 2 Regular
765,000 KRW
110,000 KRW
875,000 KRW
Class 1 Regular
795,000 KRW
110,000 KRW
905,000 KRW
Class 1 Large
837,000 KRW
63,000 KRW
900,000 KRW
Class 2 Small Motorcycle
472,000 KRW
33,000 KRW
505,000 KRW
Class 2 Small, moped-licence holders
247,500 KRW
33,000 KRW
280,500 KRW
Motorized Bicycle, 125cc and under
405,000 KRW
33,000 KRW
438,000 KRW
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All SDA program prices include 10% VAT. The final payable amount may be higher after adding the applicable physical examination, written examination, learner's permit, licence issuance, insurance, textbook and retest fees.
Class 2 Regular is the most common licence for foreign residents who want to drive a normal passenger car, SUV or common rental vehicle.
SDA Class 2 training fee
Theory education3 hours
59,000KRW
Technical course practice4 hours
283,000KRW
Road-driving practice6 hours
423,000KRW
Programme subtotal13 hours
765,000KRW
Academy examination fees
Skills testFirst attempt
55,000KRW
Road-driving testFirst attempt
55,000KRW
Class 2 school subtotal765,000 + 110,000
875,000KRW
Physical examination: approximately 7,000 KRW
Official written test: 10,000 KRW
Learner's permit: 4,000 KRW
Standard licence issuance: 10,000 KRW · Mobile IC: 15,000 KRW
English textbook: 25,000 KRW if purchased
Insurance or other administrative charges, if applicable
Estimated first-attempt total
Approximately 906,000–936,000 KRW. The lower estimate uses a standard licence and excludes the optional textbook; the upper estimate includes the mobile IC licence and textbook. Retest and other applicable charges are not included.
Class 1 Large — buses, trucks & construction machinery
Applicants must generally be at least 19, have held a Class 1 or Class 2 Regular licence for at least one year, and meet the physical requirements. A separate Class 1 Special licence is required for towing, recovery vehicles and certain trailers — Class 1 Large does not automatically cover every trailer.
Theory + technical course3 h theory + 10 h course practice
837,000KRW
Academy skills testPer attempt · no road test for this category
63,000KRW
Programme + first test subtotal
900,000KRW
Licence issuance, physical examination, insurance and other applicable administrative charges may be separate. View the Class 1 Large course →
Class 2 Small — motorcycles over 125cc
Applicant
Training
Skills test
Subtotal
New applicant / car-licence holder
472,000 KRW
33,000 KRW
505,000 KRW (+4,000 KRW insurance = 509,000)
Existing moped-licence holder
247,500 KRW (6 h, no lecture)
33,000 KRW
280,500 KRW
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Important: a normal car licence does not permit riding a motorcycle over 125cc. The Class 2 Small licence must be obtained separately. View the motorcycle course →
Motorized bicycle — 125cc and under
Available from age 16. A valid Class 1 or Class 2 Regular Korean car licence generally already includes the right to operate qualifying motorized bicycles within the applicable legal limit — ask SDA to check your current licence before paying for a separate moped program.
Yes. Partial registration may be available depending on which examinations and training stages you have already completed. Send SDA your current test status and any documents showing the stages already passed.
Course
Requirement
Price
Class 1 technical course only
Theory + 4 h course practice
357,000 KRW
Class 2 technical course only
Theory + 4 h course practice
342,000 KRW
Class 1 road-driving only
Written & skills tests already passed
438,000 KRW
Class 2 road-driving only
Written & skills tests already passed
423,000 KRW
Road-driving test fees are separate from the technical-course-only prices above.
Licence upgrade & transmission-change costs
Change
Required training
Price
Class 2 Automatic → Class 1 Manual
6 h road training
438,000 KRW
Class 2 Automatic → Class 1 Automatic
6 h road training
438,000 KRW
Class 2 Manual → Class 1 Manual
6 h road training
438,000 KRW
Class 2 Manual → Class 1 Automatic
6 h road training
438,000 KRW
Class 1 Automatic → Class 1 Manual
4 h technical course
298,000 KRW
Class 2 Automatic → Class 2 Manual
4 h technical course
283,000 KRW
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Applicable examination and licence-reissuance fees are separate.
Korean Driving Test Fees at a Public Examination Centre
These are the Korea Road Traffic Authority's direct examination-centre charges — not the same as SDA's academy examination fees above.
Item
Category
Fee
Physical examination
Class 1 Large or Special
8,000 KRW
Other licence categories
7,000 KRW
Written test
Class 1 and Class 2
10,000 KRW
Motorized bicycle
8,000 KRW
Skills test
Class 1 or Class 2 Regular
25,000 KRW
Class 1 Large or Special
25,000 KRW
Class 2 Small Motorcycle
14,000 KRW
Motorized bicycle
10,000 KRW
Learner's permit
—
4,000 KRW
Road-driving test
Per attempt
30,000 KRW
Licence issuance
Standard Korean/English
10,000 KRW
Mobile IC Korean/English
15,000 KRW
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Hospital examination prices may vary. Public examination-centre prices cover examinations and administrative documents only — they do not include SDA training, use of the academy course, instruction, academy scheduling or the academy's own test fees.
Two routes
SDA Academy or Public Examination Centre?
A public examination centre charges only for the examination and related documents. A licensed academy program includes structured education and practical training.
Feature
SDA academy route
Public examination-centre route
English theory class
Available at SDA
Self-preparation or separate education
Technical practice
Included in selected program
Not included in test fee
Road-driving lessons
Included in Class 1 & 2 full programs
Not included
Training vehicle
Included during SDA lessons
Test vehicle per centre procedure
Test scheduling
Provided by SDA
Applicant books each exam
Price
Higher — training included
Lower fees, but training not included
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The cheapest examination fee is not necessarily the lowest overall cost if you need separate lessons or multiple test attempts.
Under current public examination rules, a failed skills or road test can generally be retaken after the required waiting period.
Fine print
What Is Included in SDA's Course Price?
Usually included
Mandatory theory education
Technical course training
Road-driving training
Use of an SDA training vehicle
English-language support
Course & road-test preparation
Lesson scheduling assistance
10% VAT
Usually displayed separately
Academy skills & road-driving test
Physical examination
Official written test
Learner's permit & licence issuance
Textbook & insurance
Retests & additional training
Missed or late-session charges
The final quotation should identify every charge before the student pays.
Payment & refunds
Payment Options and Refund Policy
VAT included
SDA's displayed program prices include 10% VAT.
Card installments
Three-month interest-free installments may be available with an eligible card. Confirm eligibility before payment.
Refunds
Full refund before training starts. After training begins, completed hours are deducted and the remainder is refunded under the academy's current policy — confirm the exact amount in writing before enrolment.
Missed or late lessons: a 30,000 KRW hourly charge may apply. The current policy waives the charge when the lesson is rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Estimate your cost
Work Out Your Estimated Cost in Three Steps
Step 1
Choose your licence category
Class 2 Regular, Class 1 Regular, Class 1 Large, Class 2 Small Motorcycle, Motorized Bicycle, refresher lessons, or a licence upgrade.
Step 2
Tell us your current licence status
No licence, a foreign licence, an existing Korean Class 1 or Class 2, a moped licence, or an International Driving Permit — this determines which hours you still need.
Step 3
Add optional items
Standard (10,000 KRW) or Mobile IC (15,000 KRW) licence format, the English textbook (25,000 KRW), and any additional test attempts or practice hours.
We don't display a single "guaranteed final price" until every applicable charge is known for your situation. Send us your details and we'll reply with an itemised breakdown: the SDA programme fee, the academy examination subtotal, and the estimated public/optional fees.
How much is a Korean driving licence for a foreigner?
At SDA, the Class 2 program costs 765,000 KRW and Class 1 costs 795,000 KRW. After adding the first academy skills and road tests, the subtotals are 875,000 KRW and 905,000 KRW. Public and administrative fees are additional.
What is a realistic total budget for Class 2?
Approximately 906,000–936,000 KRW for a first-attempt applicant, depending on licence format, textbook purchase and other applicable charges. Retests and extra training are not included.
What is a realistic total budget for Class 1?
Approximately 936,000–966,000 KRW for a first-attempt applicant, depending on licence format, textbook purchase and other applicable charges.
Are government examination fees included?
No. SDA's program fee and academy examination fees are displayed separately. Public written-test, physical-examination, permit and licence-issuance fees may also be charged separately.
Why does the SDA test cost more than the public test-centre fee?
The academy test and the Korea Road Traffic Authority test are different booking routes with different fee structures. SDA's displayed examination fee is for the academy process; the public fee applies when testing directly through an examination centre.
Is VAT included?
Yes. SDA's displayed program prices include 10% VAT.
Do automatic and manual courses cost the same?
The current SDA Class 1 and Class 2 Regular prices are the same for automatic and manual options within the same licence category.
How much does a retest cost?
At SDA, a Class 1 or Class 2 Regular skills or road retest currently costs 55,000 KRW. Other categories have different retest fees.
Is the textbook required?
The English textbook is listed separately at 25,000 KRW. Confirm whether you need to purchase it before registration.
Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. Card payments are available, and three-month interest-free installments may be offered with eligible cards.
Are there discounts for existing licence holders?
The required course and price can be lower if you already hold a qualifying licence — for example, moped-licence holders receive a shorter Class 2 Small Motorcycle course.
How much does driving practice cost if I already have a licence?
Standard-vehicle refresher lessons cost 366,000 KRW for six hours or 580,000 KRW for ten hours. Mid-size car or SUV training costs 384,000 KRW for six hours or 640,000 KRW for ten hours.
Is exchanging a foreign licence cheaper?
Not always. The examination-centre fee for an exchange is small, but Apostille or embassy authentication, entry-exit certificates, translation and courier costs add up, and the process can take several weeks depending on your nationality. Many applicants find that SDA's six-day English programme (875,000 KRW for Class 2, 905,000 KRW for Class 1, including the first test attempts) works out faster and less expensive overall once those extra steps are included. It depends on your situation — compare both routes before deciding.
Can I get an exact price before visiting?
Yes. Send SDA your current licence status, nationality, visa status and required licence category. Staff can confirm the appropriate course and current fees.
Get your exact price
Get Your Exact Korean Driving Licence Cost
Prices depend on the licence category you need, the licence you already hold, automatic or manual conditions, the required training stages, the number of test attempts, standard or Mobile IC licence issuance, and any optional textbook or additional training. Send your information and receive a personalised cost breakdown.
