5/22 Talk about renewing one’s driver’s license in Korea.

In Korea, you must get your driver’s license renewed every seven to ten years.

ex> I need to get my driver’s license renewed by the end of this month.

This can be done at a local driver’s license testing facility or at the police agency’s traffic bureau.

ex> The driver’s license testing facility is close to my house.

The process is slightly different depending on what type of license you want to renew. You have to bring your old driver’s license and recent color photos of yourself. You also have to buy a payment stamp to cover your processing fees.

* processing fee: 처리 비용, 수수료

ex> You must submit the document and pay a processing fee.

If you have a Class 1 license, an aptitude test and a physical examination are required at the time of renewal.

* aptitude test: 적성 검사

ex> I took an aptitude test when I got my license.

Class 2 license holders do not have to go through that procedure. If you drive for a certain number of years accident-free, you can get what’s called a green driver’s license.

ex> My family members are all license holders.

@ Let’s get it over with.  빨리 끝내 버리자. 

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1. I have to get my passport renewed as soon as possible.

2. The processing fee was quite expensive.

3. I got the results for my aptitude test today.

4. You have to be a license holder to rent a car.

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