Do I need a license to ride a scooter under 125cc in Korea?

Yes, you need a valid license to ride any motorized two-wheeler on public roads in Korea. If you have a Korean Class 1 or Class 2 Regular car license, you automatically have Class 2 Motorized privileges for scooters under 125cc. Otherwise, you need a standalone Class 2 Motorized license.

Can I ride a scooter with my Korean car license?

Yes! Korean Class 1 Regular, Class 1 Large, and Class 2 Regular licenses automatically include Class 2 Motorized privileges. This means you can legally ride motorcycles and scooters under 125cc without any additional testing.

What about electric scooters and e-bikes in Korea?

In Korea, electric scooters and e-bikes with motors are classified similarly to gas-powered vehicles. Most electric scooters capable of speeds over 25 km/h require at least a Class 2 Motorized license. Small personal mobility devices may have different regulations—check current Korean traffic laws for specifics.

Can foreigners rent scooters in Korea without a Korean license?

Tourists with a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) that includes motorcycle privileges may be able to rent scooters in Korea. However, many rental shops require a Korean license for liability reasons. If you have a Korean car license, you can rent scooters under 125cc without any motorcycle-specific endorsement.

What is the minimum age for a scooter license in Korea?

The minimum age for a Class 2 Motorized license (scooters under 125cc) in Korea is 18 years old, the same as for car and larger motorcycle licenses.

How much does a motorized bicycle license cost in Korea?

The program price is 405,000 KRW (VAT included), which includes a 3-hour lecture and 8 hours of technical course practice. Additional fees like insurance, health check-up, and test fees may apply.

What is the minimum age for motorized bicycle license in Korea?

You must be at least 16 years old to obtain a motorized bicycle license (2종 원동기) in Korea.

What can I drive with a motorized bicycle license in Korea?

You can drive motorized bicycles (125cc and below) and personal mobility devices such as electric kickboards, e-scooters, etc.

What is the passing score for motorized bicycle license test?

You need 60/100 on the written test and 90/100 on the skills/driving course test. Road driving test is not required for motorized bicycle license.

Motorcycle License in Korea (Under 125cc)

VEHICLE TYPES

What You Can Drive

Motorized Bicycles

125cc and below (scooters, mopeds)

Personal Mobility Devices

Electric kickboards, e-scooters, etc.

TEST REQUIREMENTS

Passing Scores

Test	Passing Score
Written Test 학과	60 / 100
Skills - Driving Course 기능	90 / 100
Road Driving 도로주행	Not Required

PRICING

Total Cost Summary

Program Price (VAT included)

405,000 KRW

Lecture: 3 hours

Technical course practice: 8 hours

Required / Common Fees (may apply by step)

Insurance 4,000 KRW

Health check-up 6,000 KRW

Written test fee 10,000 KRW

Course test fee 33,000 KRW

License issuance fee 10,000 KRW

* Insurance deductible: up to 100,000 KRW may apply in case of accident

Note (separate tuition): Mandatory education may be 3 or 5 hours and can be charged separately depending on your enrollment plan.

CRITERIA

Scoring & Pass/Fail

Motorcycle Course Test

Pass

90+

out of 100 points

Immediate Fail

1 Can't start within 20 seconds
2 Skip a task
3 Accident / leave course

ISSUANCE

License Issuance

After passing the course test, the license is typically issued in:

~10 days

(including weekends)

POLICIES

Important Policies

Training Validity

Complete training within 3 months from start

Course Test Deadline

Pass course test within 6 months from theory completion

Advance Booking

Book sessions at least 1 hour in advance

Refund Policy

Full refund before start; after start, 1/2 of remaining time after deduction

WHY CHOOSE US

Anyang Driving School Advantage

80%+

Pass Rate

1,000+

Foreigners Licensed

English Support

Perfect for Electric Kickboards

With new Korean regulations requiring a license for electric kickboards and personal mobility devices, this is the quickest and most affordable way to legally ride in Korea. Get licensed in just about 10 days!