The entry-level Korean licence. Available from age 16, no road test, and the only legal route to riding an electric kickboard.
The training scooter — 125cc and under
Programme fee
405,000 KRW
Typical total
438,000 KRW
Training
3h lecture + 8h course
Minimum age
16
What licence do I need for a scooter or electric kickboard in Korea?
A motorized bicycle licence (원동기 면허) covers scooters and mopeds up to 125cc and personal mobility devices such as electric kickboards. It is available from age 16, requires 3 hours of lecture plus 8 hours of course practice, and has no road driving test. The programme costs 405,000 KRW including VAT.
Book your moped course
Age 16 and up. Four fields and we'll confirm your start date.
Vehicle types
What you can ride
Motorized bicycles
Scooters and mopeds of 125cc and below.
Personal mobility devices
Electric kickboards, e-scooters and similar devices now covered by Korean licensing rules.
Planning to ride something bigger later? Holding this licence cuts the Class 2 Small course down to 6 hours and the price to 247,500 KRW, with the lecture waived entirely.
Test requirements
Passing scores
60/100Written · 학과
90/100Skills course · 기능
Not requiredRoad driving · 도로주행
Inside the school
Scooter and kickboard training
The eight practice hours run on the same circuit used for the test.
Motorcycle trainingElectric kickboard trainingSlalom and narrow plank practiceMotorcycle training, over 125 ccTechnical course practiceOur campus at 599 Anyang-ro
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The course test, filmed and explained
Scored identically to the larger motorcycle category — 90 out of 100, with no road test.
Motorcycle course trainingSlalom, narrow plank and curve sections on the SDA circuit
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All prices include 10% VAT. 3-month interest-free card installments available.
Criteria
Scoring and issuance
Pass — 90 out of 100
The course test is scored the same way as the larger motorcycle category. Deductions apply for line contact, putting a foot down, and cone contact depending on the task.
Immediate fail
Failing to start within 20 seconds
Skipping a task
An accident, or leaving the course
Licence issuance. After you pass the course test the licence is typically issued within about ten days, including weekends.
Policies
Booking, validity and refunds
These rules are set by the academy and apply to every programme.
Training validity
Theory, course practice and on-road lessons must all be completed within 3 months of your start date.
Expiry rules
The course (skills) test must be passed within 6 months of finishing theory. The road test must be passed while your learner's licence is valid — 1 year.
Advance booking
Every practical session must be booked at least 1 hour in advance. Practical training can be scheduled any time the academy is open, 09:00–20:00.
Absence and lateness
30,000 KRW per hour is charged for a missed or late session. The fee is waived if you reschedule at least 24 hours ahead.
Refunds
Full refund before training starts. After it starts, completed hours are deducted and half of the remaining time is refunded.
Traffic penalties
Fines incurred during a lesson or test — signals, speed and similar — are the learner's responsibility.
Why SDA
Why foreign students choose Anyang Driving School
80%+ pass rate
Consistently higher than candidates who prepare on their own without an academy.
1,000+ foreigners licensed
Ten years of US military personnel, teachers, embassy staff and students from over 50 countries.
16+ — youngest entry point
This is the only Korean licence available before 18, and with new rules covering electric kickboards it is the fastest legal route onto the road.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a licence for an electric kickboard in Korea?
Yes. Korean regulations require a licence for electric kickboards and other personal mobility devices. A motorized bicycle licence is the quickest and cheapest way to ride one legally.
How much does the motorized bicycle licence cost?
The programme is 405,000 KRW including VAT and covers 3 hours of lecture plus 8 hours of course practice. Common additional fees come to around 63,000 KRW, giving a typical total near 438,000 KRW.
What is the passing score?
60 out of 100 on the written test and 90 out of 100 on the course test. There is no road driving test.
What is the minimum age for a moped licence in Korea?
16. The motorized bicycle licence is the only category available before 18.
What can I ride with it?
Scooters and mopeds of 125cc and below, plus personal mobility devices such as electric kickboards and e-scooters.
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