Investment Consulting Center <One-day Secretary Service> The ICC provides“One-day Secretary Service”to support foreign investors and their families and assist them with successful settling in Korea. One of our settlement consultants at ICC accompanies you for a day and provides secretarial assistance with matters that are difficult to handle due to cultural differences or language difficulties. This service is provided free of charge, and serves to facilitate the establishment of foreign invested companies and their settlement in Korea.
OUTLINE - Applicants: Individual foreign investors, foreign-invested companies’employees and their family members, and potential investors who have completed FDI notification. - Aim of service: To assist applicants in establishing a foreign-invested company and to help them adapt to life in Korea. - Available area: Seoul Metropolitan Region - Application: Booking by phone - Required documents: A name card and FDI notification certificate (applicable to potential investors) - Fee: Free of charge (However, processing fees and transportation fare should be borne by the applicant) - Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00-18:00 (lunch time: 12:00-13:00) - Languages: English and Japanese
Assistances Establishment of a foreign-invested company
FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) notification Permits, approvals and reports by business Renting/finding a house Applying for a credit card
Settlement
Visa
Opening a bank account Business registration Shopping Subscribing to a mobile phone service Applying for/renewing a driver’ s license
Education (Foreign school, Korean-language education, etc.)
Registration of a corporation Renting/ finding an office Bank work Visiting a hospital Work related to public agencies Childbirth and child rearing
TEL: 82-2-3497-1055 (Japanese), 1056 (English) FAX: 82-2-3497-1611 Address: Investment Consulting Center, 2F, Invest Korea Plaza, 7, Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Quick Reference Exchange Rates (Basic) Nation
Currency
United States Japan China European Union
USD JPY100 CNY EUR
(Nov. 2015)
Korean Won (￦) 1,142.00 937.06 179.23 1,242.15
Business Hours •Banks Monday-Friday 09:00-16:00 •Post offices (Financial service) Monday-Friday 09:00-16:30
Useful Phone Numbers •Ambulance
119
•Emergency Medical Information Center 1339
•Fire Department 119 •Dasan Call Center (Seoul) 120(+9) •Police 112 •BBB Korea (Free interpretation service) 1588-5644 (In Korea) 82-2-818-1500 (From overseas) •Korea Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 •Lost & Found Center 82-2-2299-1282 •Invest KOREA 82-2-3497-1055, 1056
Telephone Codes International Access Codes •olleh KT •LG U+ •SK Telink •Sejong Telecom
001 002 00700 00365
Metric Conversions Temperature
City / Province Seoul Busan Daegu Incheon Gwangju Daejeon Ulsan Gyeonggi-do Gangwon-do Sejong Chungcheongbuk-do Chungcheongnam-do Jeollabuk-do Jeollanam-do Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangnam-do Jeju-do
Area Code 02 051 053 032 062 042 052 031 033 044 043 041 063 061 054 055 064
Distance
Weight
Volume
Area
℃ = (℉ - 32) ÷ 1.8 ℉ = (℃ 1.8) + 32 1inch = 2.54cm 1cm = 0.3937inch 1m = 3.2808ft = 1.0936yd 1ft = 0.3048m 1km = 0.6213miles 1mile = 1.6093km 1kg = 2.2046lb 1lb = 0.4535kg 1g = 0.0353oz 1oz = 28.3495g 1L = 02642 US gallons 1US gallon = 3.7854L 1L = 0.22 imperial gallons 1imperial gallons = 4.55L 1m2 = 10.764ft2 = 1.1958yd2 1py = 3.3058m2 = 35.5836ft2 1a = 100m2 = 1076.4ft2 1ft2 = 0.0929m2 = 0.1111yd2 1acre = 43560ft2 = 4840yd2
Korean Key Phrases •Hello •Excuse •Please •Thank you •How much? •Sorry •Yes/No
[ [ [ [ [ [ [
annyeong haseyo] sillye hamnida] butak hamnida] gamsa hamnida] eolmayeyo?] mian hamnida] ye/aniyo]
[ youngeoreul hal jul aneun uisaga isseumnigga?] •Is there a pharmacy nearby? [ geuncheoe yakgugi isseumnigga?]
Shopping •What is this? [ igeoseun mueotimnigga?] •How much is it? [ eolmaeyo?] •I’ll take this one [ igeoseuro hagesseumnida]
When you need help
Food
•Help! [ dowa juseyo] •Please lend me your phone [ jeonhwa-reul billyeo jusipsio]
•Please give me some water [ muljom juseyo] •That was delicious [ aju masisseosseumnida] •Please make it mild [ maepjianke haejuseyo] •What do you call this in Korean? [ igeoseul han-gungmallo mworago hamnigga?]
Expressing yourself •I don’t know [ jeoneun jal moreugesseumnida] •Really? [ jeongmarimnigga?] •Do you speak English? [ yeongeo hal jul asimnigga?]
Greetings •I’m pleased to meet you [ cheom boepgesseumnida] •My name is ( ) [ je ireumun ( ) imnida] •You are welcome [ cheonmaneyo] •Goodbye (to person going) [ annyeonghi gaseyo] •Goodbye (to person staying) [ annyeonghi gyeseyo]
Apologies, asking again •My apologies [ joesong hamnida] •Could you explain that again? [ dasi hanbeon seolmyeonghae jusipsiyo]
Disease / Injury •Is there a doctor who speaks English?
Transportation •How long does it take to get to ( )? [ ( ) ggaji sigani eolmana geollimnigga?] •Where is the bus stop? [ bus jeongnyujangi eodi imnigga?] •Please take me to ( ) (to taxi driver) [ ( ) ggaji butak hamnida]
Time •Excuse me, but what time is it? [ mian hajiman, jigeum myeossi imnigga?]
Leisure / Touring •Where is a/the ( )? [ ( ) neun eodie isseumnigga?] •Would you take my/our picture? [ sajinjom jjigeo jusigesseumnigga?] ※ Seoul Metropolitan City has an international taxi cab system that provides free interpretation service to enhance foreigners’ taxi-riding experience. Reservation Center 1644-2255 www.inttaxi.co.kr
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About Korea •Quick Facts about Korea •Public Holidays in Korea •Interesting Facts about Korea
VISA •General Information •Corporate Investment Visa (D-8) •Dependent Family Visa (F-3) •Foreign Housekeepers of Foreign Investors and Professional Specialists (F-1) •Granting of Sojourn Status (Foreigners Born in Korea, etc.) •Alien Registration •Extension of Period of Stay •Permission of Activities Beyond the Current Status of Sojourn •Information on the Issuance of the Immigration Priority Card •Reentry Permit •Naturalization •Departure
Quarantine •Purpose of Quarantine •Quarantine Declaration •Quarantine of Travelers •Information on Animal and Plant Quarantine
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37 38 38 38 39
Housing and Accommodation •Types of Housing and Accommodation in Korea •Moving •Taking Care of Utility Bills and Making Arrangements to Have Mail Forwarded •Garbage Disposal and Recycling
Education
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•Foreign Schools •Libraries & Bookstores
58 58
Transportation
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•Using a Transportation Card •Types of Public Transportation •Driving (Getting a Driver’ s License) •Purchasing and Registering a Vehicle •Auto Insurance •Car Rental •Tips for Driving in Korea
Broadcasting/Telecommunication •TV Networks •Subscribing to Fixed-Line Telephone and Internet Service •Mobile Phone Service •Postal Services
News Outlets •Foreign Language Media Service
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Medical Services
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•Medical Care System in Korea •International Healthcare Centers •National Health Insurance •Emergency •Pharmacies
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Financial Services •Financial Institutions •Banks •Bank Card •Various Tax Payment Obligations
Shopping •Department Stores •Superstores •Traditional Markets •Convenience Stores •TV Home Shopping •Internet Shopping
Culture •Museums and Galleries •Movie Theaters •Performance Halls •Communities •Foreign Villages in Seoul •Leisure Sports
Useful Information •Learning Korean •Everyday Etiquette in Korea •Manners and Etiquette for Special Occasions •Useful Korean Expressions •Metropolitan Cities and Provinces & UNESCO World Heritages in Korea
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135 136 138 141 143 147
Directory
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Appendix
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•KOTRA-Organization & Activities •Index
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About Korea
•Quick Facts about Korea •Public Holidays in Korea •Interesting Facts about Korea
About Korea Quick Facts about Korea National Flag : Taegeukgi
National Flower : Mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon)
Located at the eastern end of the Asian
Korea is divided into one special city
continent, the country is widely referred to
(teukbyeolsi), six metropolitan cities
as Korea but its official name is the Republic
(gwangyeoksi), eight provinces (do), one
of Korea. Because the Korean peninsula is
special autonomous city (teukbyeol Jachisi)
divided into North Korea and South Korea,
and one special autonomous province
the Republic of Korea is also called South
(teukbyeol Jachido). These are further
Korea. The country comprises of the
subdivided into a variety of smaller entities,
southern half of the peninsula and around
such as cities (si), counties (gun), districts
3,000 islands. Geographically, Korea is
(gu), towns (eup), townships (myeon),
classified as Northeast Asia along with its
neighborhoods (dong) and villages (ri).
neighbors China and Japan. Administrative districts: Seoul Metropolitan
Country Name
Republic of Korea
Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons
Seoul (designated as the Capital
nation’ s capital in the
Time Zone
GMT + 9 hours
Joseon Dynasty in 1394) Total Area Population Official Language Religion
100,188.1 km2 (109 th largest in the world)
Form of Government
50,617,045 (Sep., 2015)
GDP
(26 th largest in the world) Korean
National Currency
Buddhism, Protestantism, Catholicism, etc.
Main Industries
*Source: Statistics Korea, International Monetary Fund (Last updated Nov. 2015)
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Democratic republic US＄ 1.4351 trillion (2015 IMF statistics, ranked 11th in the world) Won (KRW) / ￦ Semiconductors, automobiles, shipbuilding, flat panel display, petroleum products, etc.
Government, Busan Metropolitan City, Daegu
Metropolitan
City,
Self-Governing Province
Incheon
Metropolitan City, Gwangju Metropolitan City, Daejeon Metropolitan City, Ulsan Metropolitan City, Gyeonggi-do Province,
Public Holidays in Korea
Gangwon-do Province, Sejong Metropolitan
There are a total of 15 days of public
Autonomous City, Chungcheongbuk-do
holidays in Korea. However, with the
Province, Chungcheongnam-do Province,
introduction of the substitute holiday
Jeollabuk-do Province, Jeollanam-do
system in 2013, the average number of
Province, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province,
annual public holidays is expected to
Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Jeju Special
increase by 1.1 days.
Public Holiday New Year’s Day
Date January 1
Note -
Lunar New Year’s Day (Seollal)
January 1 (Lunar New Year’s Day)
Seollal was abolished during the Japanese colonial rule, but was reinstated as a public holiday and became a three-day holiday in 1989. People eat tteokguk (rice cake soup) and bow (sebae) to the elders.
Independence Movement Day (Samiljeol)
March 1
Celebrates the nation-wide independence movement on Mar. 1, 1919.
Buddha’s Birthday
April 8 (lunar calendar)
The biggest celebration day for Buddhists.
Children’s Day
May 5
-
Memorial Day
June 6
Honors the soldiers and patriots who died defending the nation.
Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol)
August 15
Celebrates Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945. It is also the only national holiday celebrated by both North and South Korea.
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
August 15 (lunar calendar)
Chuseok is one of the year's most important traditional holidays. Chuseok is often referred to as Korean Thanksgiving Day. People eat songpyeon (half moon-shaped rice cake), do seongmyo (visiting ancestral graves and making a formal bow of gratitude) and perform charye (an ancestral ritual service).
National Foundation Day (Gaecheonjeol)
October 3
Celebrates the foundation of Dangun Joseon, the first kingdom on the Korean peninsula.
Hangul Day
October 9
Celebrates the creation of Hangul, the Korean alphabet. Hangul Day was reinstated as a public holiday in 2012.
Christmas
December 25
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Other Memorial Days (Not Public Holidays) • Arbor Day
April 5
• Labor Day
May 1
• Parents' Day
May 8
• Teacher's Day
May 15
• Constitution Day
July 17 International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in
※Substitute Holiday Policy for Seollal,
2001. In 2009, Korea’s status as an aid
Chuseok, and Children’ s Day (impleme-
donor nation was officially recognized by the
nted Nov. 5, 2013)
UN, and Korea remains the only aid
- If Seollal (lunar new year’ s day) holidays or
recipient-turned-donor nation in the world.
Chuseok holidays coincide with other public holidays or if Children’s Day falls on Saturday or other public holidays, then the
A Country Where Many Different Religions Peacefully Coexist
immediately following non-holiday day is
Korea has many different religions, and is
designated as a substitute holiday.
religiously tolerant. Buddhism, Christianity
Example: The 2015 Chuseok holidays (Sep.
and Catholicism are the main religions, and
26 - 28) included a Sunday, so Sep. 29 was
there are many other religions such as
designated as a substitute holiday.
Islamic, Won Buddhism, Confucianism and Shamanism. The fact that Korea celebrates national holidays that represent different
Interesting Facts about Korea
religions, such as Buddha’s Birthday (Buddhism),
Gaecheonjeol
(mythical
founding of the nation) and Christmas Korea is the World’s Only Aid Recipient-Turned-Donor Nation
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(Christianity and Catholicism) reflects Korea’ s religious diversity. Foreigners who come
Korea received development aid worth US＄
from a country in which the majority of its
33 billion over 55 years from 1945 to 1999
people believe in a certain religion are often
to recover from Japanese colonial rule
surprised to see churches, Buddhist temples
(1910-1945) and the Korean War (1950-
and other places of worship all in one
1953)
economic
neighborhood. However, because roughly
development. However, in 1987, Korea
and
to
achieve
40 percent of the population is non-religious,
started giving aid, and became an active
it is best to avoid religious topics when
donor nation by establishing the Korea
having conversations with Koreans.
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The Only Divided Country Left in the World Following the armistice agreement in July 1953, Korea was separated into North Korea and South Korea along the 38th parallel. Korea still remains separated, and became the only divided country left in the world after the reunification of Germany and Vietnam.
Tips Tours of Panmunjeom, the 3rd Tunnel, and the DMZ Panmunjeom is the only place of conversation for North and South Koreas within the demilitarized zone (DMZ), and symbolizes the history of the divided Koreas. The DMZ is one of the last Cold War remnants of the world and the 3rd Tunnel was built by North Korea to infiltrate the South. â&#x20AC;˘Foreigners with a passport may take tours through private tourist agencies designated by the UN. - Panmunjom Travel Center 82-2-771-5593~5 www.koreadmztour.com - DMZ Tour Korea 82-2-706-4851~2 www.dmztourkorea.com - International Cultural Service Club
- Korean Tour
82-2-777-6647
- Joongang Express Tour
82-2-755-0073
82-2-2266-3350
http://tourdmz.com
www.jsatour.com
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Tips Tours of the DMZ that offer a glimpse into North Korea ◆ Course A (approx. 3 hours) Depart from Imjingak → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Theater) → Dora Observatory → Dorasan Station → Tongilchon Village Souvenir Outlet → Tongilchon Village Museum → Return to Imjingak ◆ Course B (approx. 3.5 hours) Depart from Imjingak → Tomb of Heo Jun → Haemaruchon Village → The 3rd Tunnel (DMZ Theater) → Dora Observatory → Return to Imjingak ※ The course is subject to change.
◉ Instructions 1. Using the tourist shuttle bus from Imjingak Pavilion (must carry passport) •Buy ticket from the DMZ ticket office at Imjinkgak Pavilion → Board the tourist shuttle bus → DMZ tour → Return to Imjingak ※ Using a chartered bus - Groups of 30 people or more may take tours in the chartered bus they are travelling in.
2. Using the DMZ Peace Train - Departs from Seoul Station (must carry passport) •DMZ Peace Train package (round-trip train fare+DMZ tour fee) ※ For train reservation and price inquiries: Vist the Korail website or call the Seoul Station Tourist Center
82-2-3149-3333
www.letskorail.com
www.letskorail.com
◉ Note - Please carry your ID document (passport for foreigners) as entrance is not allowed without an ID - Closed every Monday and public holidays that fall on weekdays / closed on the days of Seollal and Chuseok http://tour.paju.go.kr ▶ Minbuk Tourist Office, Paju City Hall Imjingak tourist information center
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VISA
•General Information •Corporate Investment Visa (D-8) •Dependent Family Visa (F-3) • Foreign Housekeepers of Foreign Investors and Professional Specialists (F-1) •Granting of Sojourn Status (Foreigners Born in Korea, etc.) •Alien Registration •Extension of Period of Stay •Permission of Activities Beyond the Current Status of Sojourn •Information on the Issuance of the Immigration Priority Card •Reentry Permit •Naturalization •Departure
VISA General Information 1. What is a Visa? A visa is a basic requirement to obtain entry permission, and as a rule a foreigner who wishes to enter the Republic of Korea must
•Those who enter Korea for international
carry a valid visa. A visa is considered a
goodwill travel or in the interest of Korea
consul’s recommendation for a foreigner’s
and who have been permitted to enter the
entry. Therefore, even if one carries a valid
country by Presidential Decree.
visa, entry may be denied if one fails to satisfy
•Those who leave the country with an
the requirements of immigration inspection at
issued refugee travel certificate and who
the airport. Foreigners who fall under the
reenter the country before expiry of the
following categories, however, may enter the
certificate.
country without a visa.
2. Visa Issuance Procedure •Those who are granted a reentry permit or are exempted from a reentry permit may enter the country before the expiry of such permit and exemption. •Nationals of a country that has signed a visa waiver agreement with the Republic of Korea, and who are hence exempted from acquiring a visa. ※ For details on entry without a visa, go to
www.hikorea.go.kr or the Korea
Visa Portal
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A foreign applicant for a visa should confirm his/her eligibility for staying in
- Two or more entries into Korea within the period of validity.
Korea according to the purpose of his/her
- Period of validity:
entry into the country, and should submit
• For Diplomat (A-1)/Conventions/Agreements
an application along with the corresponding documents to an overseas Korean consular office.
(A-3) visas, 3 years from the issuance date. • For visas issued under the multiple visa issuance agreement, for the agreed period.
3. Types of Visa
• For visas issued in consideration of reciprocity, other national interests, etc. for the period that has been separately
Single Entry Visa
determined by the Minister of Justice.
- One time entry into Korea within the period of validity. - Period of validity: 3 months from the issuance date
• Location of Visa Application and Issuance: Korean Embassy or Consulate • Documents
Required
for
Visa
Application: Passport, visa application, Multiple Entry Visa
other documents depending on the type of visa
A-1
Diplomat
E-1
University professor
A-2
Government official
E-2
Foreign language instructor
A-3
Treaty
E-3
Research
B-1
Visa exempted
E-4
Technical transfer
B-2
Tourist / Transit
E-5
Professional employment
C-1
Short-term news coverage
E-6
Arts & Performances
C-3
Short-term general (tourist)
E-7
Special occupation
C-4
Short-term employment
E-9
Non-professional employment
D-1
Culture / Arts
E-10
Vessel crew
D-2
Student
F-1
Family visitation
D-3
Industrial training
F-2
Long-term resident
D-4
General training
F-3
Dependent family
D-5
General news coverage / Journalism
F-4
Overseas Korean
D-6
Religious affairs
F-5
Permanent residence
F-6
Foreign spouse Others / Miscellaneous
D-7
Employee of foreign-invested company / Supervisor
D-8
Corporate investment
G-1
D-9
International trade and management
H-1
Working holiday
D-10
Job seeking
H-2
Working visit
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※ For information on the documents
•To change or add a workplace within the
required for the respective purposes of
scope of their sojourn status, foreigners
stay, go to
www.hikorea.go.kr.
must obtain relevant permission in
Additional or fewer documents may be
advance. However, persons appointed by
required as deemed necessary for
presidential decree possessing specialized
review.
knowledge, skills, and/or function may report within 15 days from date of
4. Stay Permit
changing or adding their place of employment.
Classified under short-term, long-term, and
•Visa types under which employment is
permanent residency, according to the
permitted are as follows: Short-term
length of stay. Long-term stay and
employment (C-4), university professor (E-
permanent residency (F-5) visa holders
1),
should register as aliens or declare their
instructor (E-2), research (E-3), technology
local address within 90 days of entering
transfer (E-4), professional employment
Korea.
(E-5), arts & performances (E-6), special
foreign
language/conversation
occupation (E-7), non-professional •Short-term stay: 90 days or less
employment (E-9), vessel crew (E-10),
•Long-term stay: 91 days or longer
working holiday (H-1), working visit (H-2)
•Eligibility for permanent residency (F-5)
※ Long-term resident (F-2), foreign spouse
status: There is no limit to the length of
(F-6), permanent resident (F-5) visa
stay.
holders: No restrictions apply to employment activities
5. Foreigners’ Employment and Scope of Permitted Activities
※ Overseas Korean (F-4) visa holders may not engage in simple labor. (However, employment
•Foreigners may stay in Korea within the
in
manufacturing
is
permitted.)
scope of their sojourn status and period. Unless permitted by law, foreigners are forbidden from participating in political activities. •To seek employment in Korea, foreigners
Corporate Investment Visa (D-8) 1. Eligible Applicants
are required to hold a visa that permits
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employment and should work at the
A D-8 visa is required for indispensable
designated workplace only.
professional specialists who intend to
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engage in the management, administrative
the objectives and policies of a company
affairs, production or technological fields
or its departments, who have the
of foreign-invested companies under the
authority to plan, command, and
Foreign Investment Promotion Act
supervise, who have the authority to
(excluding those to be hired locally).
employ and dismiss employees and to recommend such employment and
Indispensable professional specialists are
dismissal, and who decide on/
defined as follows:
supervise/control employees
the
works
engaged
in
of
other
Executives: Those who are primary
supervisory/ specialist/administrative
managers of an organization, who have
jobs or have discretionary power over
extensive decision-making rights, and
daily routine works (excluding front-line
who, as the top officers of a company,
supervisors whose junior staffers under
are commanded and supervised only
their control are not specialist service
by the Board of Directors and the
suppliers, as well as those who are
shareholders. (Executives should not
directly engaged in service supply).
directly perform the work of supplying services or engage in service-related
Specialists: Those who are essential
work of the organization.)
for research, design, technology and management with the relevant companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
Senior Managers: Those who are
s services, and who have highly
responsible for devising and executing
advanced
special
or
exclusive
experience and knowledge.
Those
who
engage
in
general
administrative affairs or specialists and service providers who can be hired locally are not considered indispensable professional specialists.
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2. Visa Application
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Applicant: The relevant person
If the applicant has received a visa issuance
Location of Application: Korean
certificate or a visa issuance certificate no.,
Embassy or Consulate
he/she needs only to submit a passport, a
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visa issuance application, and a visa
Applicant: The relevant person
issuance certificate (or visa issuance
Place of Application: The competent
certificate no.).
immigration office of the applicant’s location, or the Investment Consulting
3. Application for Visa Issuance Certificate Applicant: The relevant person or the inviter Place of Application: The competent immigration office or its liaison office in the location where the inviter has
Center of Invest KOREA 82-2-3497-1055, 1056
5. Documents Required for Visa Application (or Visa Issuance Certificate or Stay Eligibility Change Application)
his/her address More or less documents may be The applicant needs to obtain a visa issuance certificate or a visa issuance
required for review. - Passport (a copy of passport when
certificate number, and then apply for a
applying for visa issuance certificate)
visa at the relevant Korean Embassy or
- Visa issuance application or visa
Consulate.
issuance certificate application - A copy of the business license certificate
4. Application for Change in Stay Eligibility
- Transcript of the corporate register - HQ’s transfer order (the dispatch period should be specified)
Foreign investors who travel to Korea with a C-3-4 (Short Term General) visa or no visa (limited to countries with a visa waiver agreement with Korea) and who do not
- A copy of the foreign invested company registration certificate - Foreign exchange declaration certificate (if foreign currencies are hand carried)
have the time or resources to acquire the
- Tax payment certificate
D-8 visa can apply after their arrival before
- Income statement
they engage in business activities. Note
- Office rental agreement
that the Investment Consulting Center at
- Residential rental agreement
Invest KOREA can handle the procedures
- One color photo (3.5 × 4.5cm)
within a day.
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Additional Documents Required (For Initial Investments) - Record of operating funds (specification of the
Dependent Family Visa (F-3)
use of investment funds, bank note and copy
1. Eligible Applicants
of bank note, goods purchase receipt, etc.) - Documents
proving
remittance
of
investment funds (permission to carry out
The spouse of a person eligible for corporate
foreign currency issued by the customs
investment (D-8), and his/her children under
office or bank of the applicant’s country,
20 years of age who have no spouse.
remittance certificate, original copy of foreign currency purchase certificate)
2. Visa Application
- Document verifying the business’s operating record (import/export notification
Applicant: The relevant person
certificate, B/L, domestic goods purchase
Place of Application: Korean Embassy
certificate, original copy of export/import
or Consulate
certificate) - A photo of the workplace, office space and signboard
If the applicant has received a visa issuance certificate or a visa issuance certificate no., he/she needs to submit only a passport, a
Investment in Korea from China
issuance certificate (or visa issuance
- Letter of intent to invest in Korea and
certificate no.).
relevant plan (documents submitted to a foreign exchange bank in China) - Chinese bank’ s foreign currency purchase certificate (documentary evidence of Chinese foreign exchange office’s approval of foreign currency purchase)
Indispensable Professional Specialists - Invitation statement - License - Diploma certificate - Certificate of career
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visa issuance application, and a visa
- A copy of resident ID
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3. Visa Issuance Certificate Application Applicant: The relevant person or the inviter Place of Application: The competent
5. Documents Required for Visa Issuance Application (or Visa Issuance Certificate, Stay Eligibility Change Application)
immigration office or its liaison office in the location of the inviter
More or less documents may be required for review.
The applicant needs to receive a visa issuance certificate or a visa issuance no., and to apply for a visa with the relevant Korean Embassy or Consulate.
- Passport (a copy of passport when applying for visa issuance certificate) - Visa issuance application or visa issuance certificate application - Family relationship certificate (marriage
4. Application for Change in Stay Eligibility
certificate, family register or birth certificate) - Inviter’s employment certificate or tax
Applicant: The relevant person
payment certificate
Place of Application: The competent
- One color photo (3.5 × 4.5cm)
immigration office of the applicant’ s
- Processing fee (the amount differs
location or the Investment Consulting
depending on the period of stay)
Center of Invest KOREA
If the applicant has entered Korea without a visa or is on a short-term visa due to inevitable reasons such as household work arrangements, he/she may apply for
Foreign Housekeepers of Foreign Investors and Professional Specialists (F-1)
a change in stay eligibility. Note that the Investment Consulting Center of KOTRA
1. Eligible Applicants
can handle the procedures within a day. Housework assistants who have been employed by the inviting investor or indispensable professional specialist for at least one year in an overseas country as of the application date.
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copy of bankbook, etc.) - Housework
assistant
employment
agreement - Personal reference certificate - Diploma or other documents proving the invitee’ s educational status - A document proving that the invitee has worked as the inviter’ s housework assistant for one year or longer - A copy of the inviter’ s foreigner registration certificate
2. Applying for a Visa
In the case of investors investing under US＄ 500,000 (inviters)
Place of Application: Korean Embassy or Consulate
3. Required Documents
- Local employees’income tax withholding certificates or income certificates
In the case of executives of foreign invested companies
The head of the Korean consulate may
- Employment certificate
request additional documents if they are deemed necessary for the review of the purpose of entry, intent of invitation, the qualification of the inviter and the invitee, etc.
- Passport
Granting of Sojourn Status (Foreigners Born in Korea, etc.)
- Visa issuance application - Fee
Eligible Applicants: Foreigners born in
- One color ID photo
Korea, etc.
- Copy of foreign-invested company
Application Period: Within 90 days
registration certificate - Documents proving the employer’s
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(foreigners born in Korea) or 30 days (others)
income qualifications (local employee’s
Place of Application: The competent
income tax withholding certificate, income
immigration office having jurisdiction over
certificate, certificate of salary payment,
the applicant’ s address
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※ Failure to apply for eligibility for stay
Place of Application: The competent
within the said 90 days will incur a fine
immigration office having jurisdiction
due to violation of the Immigration Act.
over the applicant’s address or the
Method of Application: The relevant
Investment Consulting Center of
person or his/her proxy should apply to
KOTRA.
the competent immigration office of his/her location or the Investment Consulting Center of KOTRA.
2. Documents Required for Alien Registration
Required Documents - Passport
Required Documents
- Application form
- Application form
- Certificate of birth
- Passport
- A copy of the foreigner registration card
- One color photo (3.5 × 4.5cm)
of the applicant’s father or mother - Processing fee
- Processing fee (exempt for corporate investment (D-8) visa holders)
※ Corporate Investment (D-8)
Alien Registration
- A copy of the foreign invested corporation registration certificate
1. Eligible Applicants and Time for Alien Registration
- A copy of business registration certificate
Eligible Applicants - Foreigners who wish to stay for more than 90 days in Korea after entering the country - Foreigners who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days after they are born in the country and are granted eligibility for stay Registration Time - Within 90 days of entering the country - In the case of foreigners who are granted eligibility for stay or approved for a change in eligibility for stay, the time for such approval (immediate)
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※ Dependent Family (F-3) - A copy of the alien registration card of the
4. Returning the Alien Registration Card
accompanying person (the spouse or parents)
Reasons for Return - When a registered alien dies or fully leaves
3. Reissuance of Alien Registration Card
Korea - When the registered foreigner gives up his/her foreign nationality and acquires
Reasons for Reissuance - If an alien registration card is lost or missing - If an alien registration card is worn out or unusable - If there is insufficient space to add more details - If the details (name, gender, date of birth and nationality) have changed
Korean nationality - When the registered foreigner is exempt from alien registration When to Return - When the foreigner leaves the country permanently - For those who have become Korean citizens, within 30 days of completing the resident process
Time for Application: within 14 days of
※A fine will be incurred if the alien
the occurrence of the reason for
registration card is not returned within the
reissuance
above time frame.
Place of Application: the competent immigration office of the applicant’s location or the Investment Consulting
5. Report of Change in Alien Registration Matters
Center of Invest KOREA Required Documents
change in alien registration matters due to
- Application form
the following reasons to the competent
- Document stating reason for re-issuance
immigration office within 14 days of the
application (where lost)
occurrence of such reasons. Otherwise,
- Old alien registration card
he/she will incur a fine for violating Article 35
- One color photo (3.5 × 4.5cm)
of the Immigration Act.
- Processing fee (exempt for corporate investment (D-8) visa holders)
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Reasons for Reporting a Change in Alien Registration Details - Change of name, gender, date of birth and/or nationality - Change of passport no., issuance date, and/or validity period
Method of Application - The relevant person or his/her proxy needs to apply to the competent immigration office or the Investment Consulting Center of Invest KOREA and submit the required documents.
- Change of corporate investment (D-8) or
- The applicant should be staying in Korea
trade management (D-9) visa holdersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;
on the day of application. (Application
organization or group (including change
from overseas by the applicant or a
of name)
proxy is not permitted.)
Deadline for Report - Within 14 days of occurrence of the cause for report Required Documents
More or less documents may be required for review. - Passport - Alien registration card
- Passport and alien registration card
- Application form
- Report form
- A copy of the foreign invested
- Documents proving the changes
corporation registration certificate (issued by KOTRA or a foreign exchange bank) - Transfer order on which the dispatch
Extension of Period of Stay
period is specified (may be replaced with a transfer order submitted for report of change in eligibility of stay if the
A foreigner who wishes to outstay the
document specifies the dispatch period)
permitted stay period in Korea must obtain
- Individual income tax payment certificate
approval for such an extension of the stay
documents: B-class withholding tax
period.
receipt or certificate of tax payment - A copy of the business registration
Period of Application: from two months before expiry of the stay period to the expiry date â&#x20AC;ť Applications for extension after the expiry date will be fined.
certificate - A transcript of the corporate registration certificate - Corporate tax payment certificate - Income statement - Processing fee (exempted for corporate investment (D-8) visa holders)
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Screening Criteria for Extending Period of Stay
- Activities beond the current status of sojourn will be restricted if the activities
- Validity of continued corporate investment
involve longer working hours or higher pay
- Foreigners that fit into the criteria listed
than the main workplace.
below will be limited from staying for an extended period for an extended period: â&#x2013;ś Foreigners â&#x2013;ś Foreigner
hired in Korea
employed by a foreign invested
- Permission will not be granted to foreigners whose status of sojourn is considered unsound (e.g., multiple jobs are held) and/or damages national interest.
company with no tax payment record for a
- Foreigners seeking to receive training from
certain period since its business
experts about Korean traditional culture or
registration
art and foreigners seeking to take a Korean
â&#x2013;ś Foreign
employee who is not an essential
specialist
language course at a university-affiliated language institute are not required to obtain permission during their visa period.
Permission of Activities Beyond the Current Status of Sojourn
Application Period A foreigner intending to engage in an activity beyond his/her current status of sojourn should receive permission from the jurisdictional immigration office in advance.
Foreigners who wish to engage in activities beyond the scope of their current sojourn
How to Apply for Permission to
status must receive permission to do so in
Engage in Activities Beyond the
advance. Should such activities become full-
Current Status of Sojourn
time and the main purpose of their sojourn,
A foreigner or his/her proxy can make an
however, they must receive permission to
application by preparing and submitting the
change his/her sojourn status.
required documents to the local immigration office. However, corporate investment (D-8)
Basic Rules for Granting Permission to
visa holders seeking to engage in activities
Engage in Activities Beyond the
permitted under the intracompany transfer
Current Status of Sojourn
(D-7) visa and CEOs and other professional
- Single-entry visa holders whose period of
specialists intending to give lectures at
stay is 90 days or less are not permitted to
universities may receive permission through
engage in activites beyond their current
KOTRA.
status of sojourn.
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Example of cases where a foreigner
- When a corporate investment (D-8) visa
should obtain permission to engage
holder wishes to engage in activities
in activities beyond the current
permitted under the intracompany
status of sojourn
transfer (D-7) visa. - When a professional specialist (e.g. CEO
- When a student holding a study abroad (D-2) visa intends to engage in part-time
of foreign invested company) intends to give lectures at universities
employment (S-3) while continuing his/her study
Tips Working Holidays in Korea Working Holiday Visa: The working holiday visa is intended for young people aged between 18 and 30, with the aim to foster “mutual cultural exchange” among young people from countries under working holiday agreements. Working holiday visa holders can generally stay up to 12 months in the country/region they visit. Korea currently has a working holiday agreement with 20 countries and regions, and a Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) agreement with one country. Young people from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan, France, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, Denmark, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Czech Republic, Austria, Hungary, Portugal, the Netherlands Italy, Israel (soon to be in effect), Belgium (soon to be in effect), Chile (soon to be in effect), the U.K. (YMS), and the U.S. (WEST) may stay in Korea with a working holiday visa (H-1). The working holiday visa may be issued only once for each country, and grants the visa holder the right to language training and tourism like the student visa and tourist visa, while also legally allowing him/her to obtain short-term employment. Working holiday visas cannot be extended, but may be converted to another type of visa if the visa holder meets the conversion requirements. Each visa type has different requirements, therefore persons interested in obtaining information about sojourn status (visa) conversion are advised to contact the Ministry of Justice’s call center (dial 1345). *Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Working Holiday Info Center Office No. 726 Yongbieocheonga, Saemunan-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul http://whic.kr/main/ 82-1899-1995
82-2-735-1995
Hours of operation 09:00-18:00 (closed Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays) •The Info Center provides information through a multi-language website (English, Japanese, Chinese (Taiwanese), German, French) for foreigners participating in the Working Holiday program in Korea. Diplomatic offices such as R.O.K. embassies/consulates located in member countries provide free booklets on working holiday programs in Korea published by the Info Center, and also host information sessions on working holiday in Korea.
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Information on the Issuance of the Immigration Priority Card 1. What is the “Immigration Priority Card”? Through a commission from the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, Invest KOREA issues the Immigration Priority Card to foreign investors who contribute to the Korean economy in order to expedite their airport immigration process. People who possess the Immigration Priority Card can use the fast track immigration lane reserved for investors (or diplomats). The new Immigration Priority Card issued from February 2014 and onwards allows cardholders to use an exclusive security checkpoint, making the immigration procedure shorter.
2. Eligible Applicants • Employees of overseas parent companies of foreign invested firms whose notified amount of FDI to Korea exceeds the following: Industry
Minimum FDI (Notification basis)
Manufacturing Industry
US＄ 15 million
Finance & Insurance Industries
US＄ 50 million
Tourism Industry
US＄ 10 million
Logistics & Distribution Industries
US＄ 5 million
R&D, Businesses Involving Advanced Technology
US＄ 2 million
• Employees of foreign economic organizations in Korea • Investment observation delegations invited by related central and/or local government agencies ※ The number of cards issued for each business establishment may be limited depending on the total number of applicants.
3. Summary of Changes - More effective and systematic card issuance and arrangement of related regulations to facilitate foreign investors’ immigration process (using the Ministry of Justice’s computerized database management system) - New card issued starting from Feb. 2014. - The old card (Investor Express Card) remains effective through its period of validity.
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4. About the New Card (Before Change): Investor Express Card
Name of Card
(After Change): Immigration Priority Card
Card Design
Benefits
- Fast-track immigration lane - Incheon Airport CIP Lounge (expired)
- Fast-track immigration lane - Exclusive security checkpoint (new benefit)
- Employees of the parent company of the Asia HQ of a foreign-invested company in Korea (The minimum FDI amount on notification basis should be met.) - Members of a foreign economic organization in Korea - Members of an investment delegation invited by the central government and/or local government. * Card issuance is limited to five people per company/organization
Identical to left side column
Period of Validity
2 years (from the date of issuance) * 6 months for investment delegation members
Identical to left side column
No. of Accompanying Persons Eligible for Benefits
2 people, in addition to the cardholder
Identical to left side column
Eligibility for Issuance
5. How to Apply
belongs to the subject company, organization, etc. to which a card has
Submit application form and required documents to KOTRA on the 1st-10th of each month.
been issued) - A copy of the foreign-invested company registration certificate (In the case of a foreign economic
5-1. Required Documents
organizations, a certified copy of corporation registration, and in the case of
- An application form
an investment delegations, a letter of
- A copy of employment certificate (or any
invitation)
document proving that the applicant
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6. Application and Inquiries
- A copy of passport, 2 photos (3cm x 4cm) - 1 JPG image file
Investment Consulting Center, Saerom
※ Application can be made via email by
Seong, Assistant Manager
attaching the application form and the Investment Consulting Center, Office No.
other documents in PDF file format.
203, IKP Building, KOTRA, 7 Heolleung-ro,
5-2. Application Period
Seocho-gu, Seoul 82-2-3497-1625
The application form and documents are
82-2-3497-1611
accepted on the 1 st-10th of each month→
saerom1215@kotra.or.kr
The card is issued on the 25 of the same th
month
※ The above information is subject to change according to the Ministry of
- Applications submitted after the 10 of th
Justice.
each month shall be forwarded to Woori Bank on the following month, and the card will be issued on the 25th.
Reentry Permit
- After the card is issued, a KOTRA employee will collect the card from Woori Bank and mail it to the applicant by mail (delivery will take 2-3 days).
Eligibility for Reentry Permit - A registered foreigner who has left Korea for more than one year within the stay period and intends to reenter the country
5-3. Card Issuance Process
must acquire a reentry permit. - If a foreigner exempted from alien registration has left the country for more than one year and intends to reenter the country, he/she must obtain a reentry permit.
A reentry permit is not needed under the following circumstances - A registered foreigner who has left the country for less than one year within the permitted stay period and who intends to reenter the country. - Nationals of Surinam, the Netherlands,
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Norway,
Denmark,
Luxemburg,
Belgium,
Germany,
How to Apply
Sweden,
- The relevant person or his/her proxy
Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France,
(must present relevant personal ID or
Finland and Chile with an intra-company
power of attorney) needs to apply to the
transfer visa (D-7), corporate investment
competent immigration office or its
visa (D-8), or trade management visa (D-
liaison office and submit the required
9) do not need to obtain a reentry permit within the period of stay. - A reentry permit is not required of permanent resident (F-5) visa holders
documents. - Online application: Hi Korea Electronic Civil Services www.hikorea.go.kr
who wish to reenter Korea within 2 years of leaving, provided that their visa status is maintained.
Instructions - A reentry permit is exempted within the
- A reentry permit is not required of
validity period of the passport, so if the
Overseas Koreans (F-4) visa holders
passport expires after leaving the country,
within their period of sojourn.
the relevant person must get his/her passport reissued or have its validity
Required Documents
period extended before reentering the
- Passport
country. In this case, the relevant person
- Alien registration card
must, within 14 days of entering the
- Application form
country, report a change in the
- Processing fee (exempt for corporate
registration details (a change in the
investment (D-8) visa holders)
passport) to the competent immigration office or its liaison office. - Even if nationals of countries under the reentry permit exemption system who are exempt from the need to obtain a reentry permit within one year or hold a stay eligibility that requires registration, if they, as holders of a single visa, have temporarily left the country without alien registration and reenter the country, this visa will be invalid. Thus, they must undergo alien registration before leaving the country.
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Naturalization
2. Granting of Naturalization
Foreigners who have never obtained Korean
Conditions for granting naturalization are
nationality may receive naturalization
stipulated in the Nationality Act of Korea. The
permission from the Minister of Justice to
demand for naturalization has increased
stay in Korea.
recently due to the enhancement of Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s international image, increase in the number of
1. Types of Naturalization
international marriages, and increase in foreign workers. Also, with the 10th amendment of the
General Naturalization - Foreigners who have resided in Korea for five years or longer. Simplified Naturalization
Nationality Act promulgated in 2010, the legal status of multiple nationality holders has been stipulated, naturalized foreigners and multiple citizenship holders are required to declare not
A foreigner who has resided in Korea for at
to exercise foreign citizenship in Korea, and
least three consecutive years and satisfies
the nationality selection order system, forceful
one of the following conditions:
loss of nationality system, and special
- A person whose father or mother was a
naturalization system for foreigner with
national of the Republic of Korea - A person who was born in the Republic of
outstanding talent have been newly introduced.
Korea and whose father or mother was
Under the Nationality Act of Korea, foreigners
born in the Republic of Korea
can naturalize to Korea by obtaining the
- A person who was adopted by a national of the Republic of Korea and was an adult,
approval of the Minister of Justice, but the following conditions should be met:
under the Civil Act of the Republic of Korea, at the time of adoption Special Naturalization - Children of citizens who have restored their Korean nationality - Adopted minors
Article 5 of the Nationality Act General Naturalization A foreigner shall meet each of the following requirements in order to obtain permission for naturalization:
- Children of naturalized citizens, with no restrictions on age or marital status - Foreigners who were involved in Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s independence movement or with other meritorious deeds in Korea, foreigners with outstanding talent, etc.
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- He/she is to sustain a domicile in the Republic of Korea for at least five consecutive years - He/she is to be an adult under the Civil Act of the Republic of Korea
- His/her conduct is to be orderly - He/she is to be able to support himself/herself, relying on his/her own assets, ability or family he/she lives with - He/she is to have basic knowledge as a national of the Republic of Korea, such as
Korean
language
skills
and
understanding of Korean customs.
may be held in custody. In special cases, one may be deported from the country.
Foreigners who have never obtained
Foreigners who are departing after their
Korean nationality, have no family
permitted sojourn period can only depart by
relationship whatsoever with a Korean
going through a certain process designated
national, and have had a domicile address
by the immigration office. For foreigners
in Korea for more than 5 consecutive
permanently departing, they must return their
years are eligible to apply for general
alien registration card during the departure
naturalization.
inspection. Failure to return the card may
â&#x20AC;ť For more information on domestic
result in a fine. Foreigners who are denied
residence requirements, place of
departure may face restrictions in residence
application, and the conditions for
or scope of permitted activities. Those who
simple and special naturalization, etc.
have stayed in Korea past their permitted
and to download documents required
period of sojourn may face deportation or
for application for naturalization, refer to
criminal punishment. A foreigner who
www.hikorea.go.kr (Immigration/Stay>
receives a ban on departure may file an
Nationalization/ Naturalization).
appeal to the Ministry of Justice within 10 days of receiving the notification of the ban.
Departure Tips Any foreigner possessing an official passport
Electronic Civil Petition
can freely depart from Korea. But in order to
The Ministry of Justice provides online immigration services to enhance the convenience of foreigners. - For the list of civil services available, visit www.hikorea.go.kr - Information service is provided from 9 am to 10 pm in 20 languages, including Korean - Inquiries: Immigration Contact Center 82-1345 / 82-2-6908-1345~6
prevent illegal departure, all departing individuals must go through a verification process by the immigration office. If the immigration office identifies a fake passport holder or those who are investigated for criminal allegations, the person in question
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Quarantine
•Purpose of Quarantine •Quarantine Declaration •Quarantine of Travelers •Information on Animal and Plant Quarantine
Quarantine Purpose of Quarantine
travelers, animals and plants. - Travelers should check whether their
The advent of new infectious diseases like SARS,
destination country requires a quarantine
MERS and avian flu and the reemergence of old
certificate.
ones are posing a threat to global health. Also, the continuous increase in trade volume and
Quarantine of Travelers
cross-border travel is adding to the risk of transmission of infectious diseases to other
1. Vaccination
countries. To prevent infectious diseases from
Check with each countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vaccination
spreading into or out of the country, Korea has in
requirements for yellow fever, cholera,
place quarantine procedures and preventative
malaria and other major infectious diseases.
measures for passengers and cargo on board vessels, aircrafts, trains and automobiles.
1-1. Vaccination and Certificates - Incheon Airport National Quarantine Station (2106C) is located at the center of the terminal, next to the Millenium Hall in Area 5 on the 2nd floor. Vaccinations and certificates are available here. - Open weekdays (Mon.-Fri. 09:00-18:00); phone reservations are available.
Quarantine Declaration Quarantine Guide - At the quarantine office, quarantine certificates are issued for overseas
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1-2 . Vaccination Fee & Certificate Issuance Fee - Yellow Fever: 28,600 won, Cholera: 25,300 won (2 visits required), Certificate issuance: 1,000 won
Incheon International Airport Animal Quarantine Office
1-3. Websites and Contact Information
- Inside the airport’s CIQ, near baggage claim carousel number 5, 8, 15, 19
- Quarantine for Travelers: http://travelinfo.cdc.go.kr/travelinfo - Incheon Airport National Quarantine
Quarantine Conditions for Imported Companion Animals
Station (Reservation for vaccination): 82-32-740-2703 - Quarantine Help Desk: 82-32-740-2700, 2706
Information on Animal and Plant Quarantine
Required documents: Animal quarantine certificate issued by the exporting country’s authorities
1-2. Information Required on the Animal Quarantine Certificate •Microchip implant number: Importers of animals bearing microchips that are not
1. Import Quarantine
ISO11784/11785 compliant should prepare the appropriate microchip reader.
1-1. Animal Quarantine (Dogs, Cats and Other Traveling Pets)
•Test result on neutralizing antibody test to rabies (within 24 months from the sampling date, result should be 0.5IU/ml or higher), test
Persons entering with companion
date, name of testing laboratory
animals must go through animal
※ Animals younger than 90 days and
quarantine at the CIQ at Incheon
animals from a rabies free country
International Airport (by the Luggage
do not require a test result on
Claim)
neutralizing antibody test to rabies.
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•Certification of no history of Hendra virus
※ This is in accordance with OIE (World
and Nipah virus infection (for Malaysian
Organization
cats and dogs and Australian cats)
recommendations and is subject to
•Date of birth, quarantine certificate issuance number, government stamp of approval by exporting country, signature of veterinarian, etc.
for
Animal
Health)
change depending on animal disease outbreaks in the originating country. ※ Quarantined animals that pass the inspection test will be released on the day
※ Check for precise details at the time of
of quarantine, but the quarantine period will
entry as the above information is subject
be extended for animals that do not pass
to change.
the inspection, and the animal’s caretaker shall pay any additional costs incurred.
■ Quarantine Procedure
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1-3. Quarantine of Livestock Products and Plants •If a traveler is in possession of any plants (fruits, flowers, etc.) or livestock products (sausages, dried meat, processed meat, dairy products, or egg products), he / she must be inspected at a quarantine station. •Most fruits, fruit vegetables, root vegetables with soil attached, meat, ham, sausages, dried meat, etc. are restricted.
■ Quarantine Procedure
2. Export Quarantine 2-1. Animal Quarantine •If the destination country requests an animal quarantine certificate from Korea, the animal owner must receive quarantine from the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency and carry the animal quarantine certificate when leaving the country with the companion animal. - Export quarantine applicants must check the quarantine requirements of the destination country through the country’s animal quarantine agency, embassy in Korea, etc. •As the import of certain types of the companion animals is banned in some countries, applicants must check the relevant information in advance.
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•Quarantine
Service
at
Incheon
International Airport
- Animals shipped by cargo: 82-32-740-2678
- Animal and plant quarantine center (Inside entrance 7 on the 3rd floor of the airport terminal)
2-2. Quarantine of Livestock Products and Plants
•Required Documents - Certificate of rabies vaccination, physical
•If the destination country requires a
examination report and other documents
livestock products and plants quarantine
required by the destination country
certificate from Korea, the owner must
•Business Hours
receive quarantine from the Animal and
- Weekdays: 09:00-18:00
Plant Quarantine Agency and carry the
- Outside of business hours:
animal quarantine certificate when leaving
82-32-740-2660, 2661, 2671
the country with the livestock products and plants.
■ Quarantine Procedure
- Export quarantine applicants must check the quarantine requirements of the destination country through the country’s quarantine agency, embassy in Korea, etc. •As the import of certain types of livestock products and plants is banned in some countries, applicants must check the relevant information in advance.
•Contact Information - Hand-carried livestock products and plants:
82-32-740-2660, 2661
- Hand-carried plants:
82-32-740-2077
- Livestock products shipped by express cargo: •Contact Information - Animal export quarantine: 82-32-740-2660, 2661 - Quarantine for an extended period: 82-32-752-1271, 1272
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82-32-740-2673
- Plants shipped by cargo: 82-32-740-2074 - Livestock products shipped by express cargo:
82-32-740-2627
- Plants shipped by mail: 82-32-740-2088
3. Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency Information on animal diseases, plant pests and diseases, import and export of animals and plants and quarantine service for overseas travelers. - Plants shipped by express cargo:
www.qia.go.kr
82-32-740-2073 - Livestock products shipped by mail: 82-32-740-2683
â&#x2013; Contact Information Office
TEL
Address
(Animals) QIA Head Office
175, Aanyang-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
82-31-467-1994 (Plants) 82-31-250-9179
Incheon
(Animals)
International
Government agency bldg, 47, 424 beon-gil,
Airport Regional
Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon
Office Yeongnam Regional Office Jungbu Regional Office Seoul Regional Office
(Plants) 82-32-740-2077
8, Jungang-daero 30beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan
82-51-600-6250
129, Juan-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon
82-32-722-8237
46, Deungchon-ro 39ga-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
82-2-2650-0617
Honam
3F Hongin bldg, 96, Munhwa-ro,
Regional Office
Gunsan-si, Jeollabuk-do
Jeju Regional Office
82-32-740-2660
4F Jeju Regional Government Complex, 59, Cheongsa-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
82-63-460-9430
82-64-728-5350
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Housing and Accommodation
•Types of Housing and Accommodation in Korea •Moving •Taking Care of Utility Bills and Making Arrangements to Have Mail Forwarded •Garbage Disposal and Recycling
Housing and Accommodation Types of Housing and Accommodation in Korea 1. Single Family Houses Like its name implies, single family houses are houses that are built for a single household on housing sites. In urban downtown areas, it is hard to come across single family houses. Itaewon, Ichon-dong and Pyeongchang-dong are some of the neighborhoods where many foreigners live in
convenience facilities like supermarkets, fitness
single family houses.
centers, barbershops and hair salons. Most apartment complexes are also often conveniently located near schools, afterschool academies and public transportation. Recently-constructed apartment units tend to come with a refrigerator and built-in wardrobes, but furniture and appliances need to be separately purchased in most cases.
3. Officetels 2. Apartments An officetel is a combination of the words The most popular type of housing in Korea, apartments often have within the complex basic
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“office”and“hotel” . It refers to buildings that are built for both
square meter, and tend to be offered for monthly rent-style rental rather than for sale or jeonse rental (paying a lump-sum deposit).
4. Studio Apartments Studio apartments are similar to officetels but only smaller in size. Also, the rent is more affordable than officetels so there are accommodation and business and they
many studio apartments near universities.
are usually equipped with a small kitchenette. The design resembles a hotel room, hence its name. Officetels are popular among lawyers, accountants, and tax
accountants
because
of
their
convenience as everything from business to living can be done in one building. These buildings, which offer units that combine the features of an office facility and a residential facility, are mostly located near a subway station and other public
5. Hanok
transportation. The disadvantage, however, is the neighborhood, which is usually crowded
Korea’s traditional residential building is
with offices and thronged with human traffic;
called a ‘hanok’; its design and structure
hence rather noisy and brightly lit with neon
allows its human residents to live in
lights all night long. Most officetel units are
harmony with nature. The hanok’s nature-
one-room or two-room units, more
friendliness can be seen in every aspect,
expensive than regular apartments per
from its interior structure to construction
Tips
In Korea, the official unit for measuring an area is m2. However, ‘pyeong’, a traditional Korean unit of measurement, is still widely used. One pyeong measures approximately 3.3 m2. Real estate prices vary depending on the type of housing, size, location, and other factors. In Seoul, apartment prices, jeonse (lump-sum deposit) prices and monthly rent in Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, Songpa-gu, and Yongsan-gu are higher compared to other districts in the city. •Real estate consulting for foreigners: INTRUFRIEND
82-2-793-2021
www.intrufriend.com
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you find one that you like, have your agent draft a rental agreement. Once you have signed the agreement, you pay the agent the brokerage fee and move in on the date agreed upon under the agreement.
Brokerage Fee In Korea, a licensed real estate agent, serving as the go-between for a purchase or rental agreement on a residential or commercial property, charges a brokerage fee based on the value of the transaction. Although there is some difference depending on the region, the difference is generally materials. Another feature of a hanok worth
quite negligible. Using the rate table for the City
noting is that it has a unique structure that
of Seoul below, you can fairly accurately
cools down the living space in the summer
estimate the brokerage fee you will be paying.
and warms it up in the winter. There are many recent examples of renovated hanoks that incorporate the convenience of modern housing while preserving the traditional aspects of hanok.
Tips for Renting an Apartment/ Officetel Unit Rental agreements are signed in Korea through the intermediary of a real estate agent. A safer way than entering into a rental agreement directly with the landlord is to use the service of a real estate agent. However,
Note
this involves a cost in the form of a brokerage fee (see the brokerage fee rate
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Residential property transaction-related information provided below is subject to change
table below). Ask a licensed real estate
with subsequent amendment of provincial or
agent in the neighborhood of your choice to
municipal ordinances following an amendment
show you apartments that fit your criteria. If
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Real Estate Brokerage Fee Schedule (applied from 2015) - Residential Properties Type of Transaction
Value of Transaction
Maximum Rate
Upper Limit
Less than 50 million won
0.6%
250,000 won
0.5%
800,000 won
0.4%
-
0.5%
new
50 million won or more, but less than 200 million won 200 million won or more, but less than 600 million won
Sale/ Exchange
600 million won or more, but less than 900 million won 900 million won or more Less than 50 million won 50 million won or more, but less than 100 million won Rental etc.
100 million won or more, but
(transactions other than sale or exchange)
less than 300 million won 600 million won or more, but less than 900 million won 900 million won or more
Rate set by the real estate
-
agent, not exceeding 0.9% 0.5%
200,000 won
0.4%
300,000 won
0.3%
-
0.4%
new
Rate set by the real estate agent, not exceeding 0.8%
-
Nonresidential Properties (land, commercial properties, officetels, etc.) Type of Transaction Sale/ exchange, rental, etc.
Maximum Brokerage Fee Rate Rate set by the real estate agent, not exceeding 0.9%
Determination of Transaction Value
Determination of Brokerage Fee Amount negotiated between the real estate agent and the customer below the maximum rate set by the former which should not exceed 0.9%.
Same as residential properties
※ Maximum brokerage fee = Transaction
won or more in transaction value,’and
value × Maximum brokerage fee rate
‘Sale, exchange or rental of properties
(The amount may not exceed the upper
other than residential properties’)
limit specified)
below the respective maximum rate
※ Real estate agents are required to set the maximum brokerage rate for each
under the law, and specify it in the above rate table.
of the three categories of transaction
※ The above real estate brokerage fee
‘Residential ( property sale/exchange
schedule was established by the
600 million won or more in transaction
Business Affairs of Licensed Real
value,’ ‘ Residential rental 300 million
Estate Agents and Report of Real
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Estate Transactions Act and the City of
•Somerset Palalce
Seoul’s ordinance on residential property
82-2-6730-8888
brokerage fees, etc.
www.somersetpalaceseoul.com [Eng] •Vabien
6. Residences
82-2-6399-0078 www.vabienseoul.com [Eng/Jap]
7. Hotels
Serviced residences are quite similar to officetels, but are fully-furnished and equipped. Each unit comes with an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and
For international visitors visiting Korea for a
basic furnishings. Shared amenities like the
short-term stay or needing assistance from
sauna, swimming pool and fitness center are
staff
available to residents, along with hotel-style
accommodation option is a hotel with
services. Costlier than living in an officetel,
foreign language service and a full set of
residences are, nevertheless, cheaper than
amenities. But, staying at a hotel is the
staying at a hotel; hence, quite popular as a
priciest option as well. For long-term guests,
long-term accommodation choice for
most hotels offer a discount. Ask your hotel
international visitors.
about long-term guest discounts.
speaking
English,
the
•Han Suites 82-2-2280-8000
Moving
www.hansuites.com [Eng] •Oakwood Premier
1. Moving within Korea
82-2-3466-7000 www.oakwoodseoul.com [Eng]
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Do It-Yourself Moving
best
Do-it-yourself moving is definitely a cheaper way of moving than paying a
Household Goods Moving and Storage Service
professional mover, and is ideal if you do
Moving and storage services come in
not have too much to move. The price for
handy when you need to store your
the rental of a moving van or truck varies
household goods due to a temporary
depending on the time, distance, the size
reassignment out of the town, overseas
of the vehicle and the rental company. If
business trip for a lengthy period,
you need no help with loading and
remodeling project or hiatus between two
unloading, rent your vehicle from a rent-a-
residences. The moving and storage
car company, rather than a moving
service costs twice the moving service, as
company, as it is most often slightly
the move takes place twice (from your
cheaper.
home to the storage, and from the storage to your home). The storage fee can be a
Door-to-Door Moving Service
daily or a monthly fee. For short-term
A door-to-door mover takes charge of the
storage, it is best to have the fee charged
entire process of a move, from packing
on a daily basis.
and transportation to unpacking. As the rate varies depending on the amount of
2. International Moving
household goods, it is best to ask for an estimate beforehand. Also, in most cases,
International moving takes time and
you need to make a reservation with a
organization. It is therefore best to choose
mover at least 15-30 days before the
a mover early and plan the process well
moving date. It is certainly a costlier way of
ahead of your planned relocation date.
moving than doing the move yourself.
The general procedure of international
Nowadays, many movers offer not only
moving is as follows:
unpacking, but also cleaning service. Arrangement for a Home Visit and Estimate Movers send their staff to your home to see the amount of household goods to be moved and provide an estimate. If the estimate seems reasonable, you notify the mover and give them the go-ahead.
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Packing and Inventory
Transportation and Cargo Loading
After sorting your household goods by type
The packed goods are then transported,
and packing them, the movers write up an
unless there is a special request from the
inventory list containing serial numbers and
customer, to a seaport or to an airport for
hand it over to you. When checking the
customs clearance. After the export permit is
inventory, make sure to see if you have
issued, the cargo is shipped to the
items that require extra-packaging, in a
destination according to the itinerary by plane
wooden crate for instance.
or ship, and the related documents are sent to the moving companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s branch at the port
Cargo Insurance
of destination. In this regard, it is advised to
When the packing part is completed, you
make inquires or requests before the cargo is
need to make sure that you are covered by
loaded.
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a cargo insurance which compensates you for any loss, theft or damage to your goods while in transit to the destination.
Taking Care of Utility Bills and Making Arrangements to Have Mail Forwarded Since there is usually a time lag of one month before you are billed, you will have to arrange with the next tenant or the landlord so that you can pay your portion of the bill the next month.
The telephone and internet services can be Before moving out of a house, you need to
transferred to your new residence. The post
pay the final utility bills. On the day of the
office forwards your mail to your new
move or the day before, call up the gas,
address for three months.
electricity and water companies to report the
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amount of consumption you see on the
For the phone numbers of utility companies
meter, and they will tell you the total amount
and other public service organizations, check
of money you owe.
the directory.
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Garbage Disposal and Recycling 1. Paper Paper waste should not be soiled or wet, and should be separated from plastic, aluminum or metal.
Newspapers Books, paper sheets, paper shopping bags, etc. Milk packages, beverage packages, paper cups
Newspapers should not be wet and must be piled flat into a pile about 30cm thick and tied with a string. - Should be free of laminated advertising flyers and other types of plastics and should not be soiled. - Laminated book or magazine covers and metal or plastic notebook springs are not recycled or re-used. After emptying beverage packages, they must be rinsed with water and crushed. They may be placed inside a bag or nested inside another packages in piles of 5-6, or be flattened, and dried. All tapes and metal pins should be removed from boxes,
Boxes
and they must be flattened and piled into a form easy to pick up.
2. Plastic
Containers should be completely emptied of content, and any lids Containers and packaging materials
in another material (or aluminum foil or wrap, etc) or labels
made of PET, PVC, PP, PS, PE, PSP
attached must be removed. Make the bundle as compact as possible for easy recycling.
Styrofoam buffers - Packaging synthetic foam resin used as buffer for electronics - Styrene foam used in packaging farm produces and dairy products
- Foam resin buffers in the packaging of refrigerators, washing machines, TV sets, air conditioners, audio equipment, personal computers, cell phone handsets should be returned to the store where they were bought. - Buffers should be clean and label-free. - Do not recycle heavily-soiled styrofoam or foam styrene coated with another material.
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3. Glass Bottles
- Remove plastic or aluminum bottle caps. - Completely empty the bottles and rinse with water. Sort them by color into clear, blue, green and brown glasses. - Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t put cigarette butts or other waste inside bottles. â&#x20AC;ť Empty beer bottles, soju bottles and soda bottles can be returned to the store for refund of the container deposit.
4. Cans Tin, steel or aluminum cans (for food) Other cans (butane gas cans, pesticide cans)
- The cans should be completely emptied and rinsed in water before recycling. - Remove outer or inner plastic lids. - Never put cigarette butts or other waste inside the can. Pierce a hole to empty the content before recycling.
5. Steel Scraps - Place them inside a paper or plastic bag or bundle and tie them with a string to keep them separate from other types of waste. - Metal items heavily mixed with plastic and other materials are not suitable for recycling as steel scrap.
6. Clothes - No mixed material items like carpets, leather bags, shoes or diaper pants. - Remove and save buttons and zippers that can be re-used.
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- Put them in a hemp sack to prevent them from getting wet and make a bundle about 30cm thick.
7. Fluorescent Tubes - Sort and recycle only unbroken tubes.
Tips
Useful smartphone apps for daily living
Laundry Collection & Delivery • Clean Basket: Laundry collection and delivery service 82-70-7552-1385 Operating hours: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Taxi Service Apps • Kakao taxi
www.kakao.com/kakaotaxi
• T map taxi
www.tmap.co.kr
• T-Money taxi
www.t-money.co.kr
Food Delivery Apps • Baedal Minjok • Yogiyo
www.baemin.com • Baedal Tong
www.yogiyo.co.kr
www.bdtong.co.kr
• McDonalds McDelivery App
www.mcdelivery.co.kr/kr
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Education
•Foreign Schools •Libraries & Bookstores
Education Foreign Schools
from 100 to as many as 1,500. The tuition ranges from USďź&#x201E; 15,000 to 25,000 annually. Other expenses such as the school bus fee, textbook costs and extracurricular activity costs must also be considered.
Admission criteria vary depending on the school, and laws and regulations related to international schools change frequently. As of May, 2015, there are 56 international
Therefore, it is best to directly inquire with
schools in Korea: 21 in Seoul, 7 in
the school to obtain exact and up-to-date
Gyeonggi-do, 6 in Busan, 4 in Jeju Island,
information.
and the rest in other provinces or cities. For the list of international schools in Korea English is the main language in most
and their contact information, see the
international schools in Korea, and U.S.-
directory.
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style curricula are taught. Students planning to continue their studies in a Korean university need to earn additional credits in Korean and Korean history. However, the
Libraries & Bookstores
standard curriculum suffices for those
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planning to complete their higher education
The National Library of Korea, located in
abroad. You must check if there is an
Sogong-dong, is the first modern library of
authorized education program for entering
Korea. It is also the library boasting the
college.
nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest holdings of foreign language
The number of students enrolled varies widely,
books. Libraries like the National Assembly
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cultural backgrounds. It is a place where you can find books in 10 different languages. The library also offers various cultural events. The Shindang Library in Jung-gu, Seoul is also equipped with a book collection that is geared towards multicultural families.
To consult or borrow books from libraries, Library of Korea, Supreme Court Library
you will need a library card. Bring a photo
and the annex library to the Office of
ID (alien registration card) and ask the
Education also hold foreign language
library staff to make one for you. Note that
books as well.
some libraries do not lend certain materials. Patrons can check in their coat
Nowadays, even small public libraries and
or bag at the reception desk.
district libraries have a decent-sized collection of foreign language books.
For the list of libraries with a collection of
University libraries are also convenient
foreign language books and their contact
sources of foreign-language books for
information, refer to the directory.
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international residents. The Namsan Public Library inside Namsan Park provides a small foreign language book section. The
Tips
park offers a sweeping view of downtown
Paju Book City is not far from
Seoul, and makes for a nice stroll as well.
Seoul, at a distance of one hour’s
Meanwhile,
Pyeongnae
Library
in
drive. A library named “Forest of Wisdom (Book Cafe)” carries more than 150,000
Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do is a public
donated books, and also has a foreign
library for people who come from different
language books corner. The
Jijihyang
Guesthouse
is
an
accommodation facility with a spacious resting area and a wide collection of books. 82-31-955-0082 (Forest of Wisdom) 82-31-955-0090 (Guesthouse Hotel Jijihyang) www.pajubookcity.org
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Transportation
•Using a Transportation Card •Types of Public Transportation •Driving (Getting a Driver’s License) •Purchasing and Registering a Vehicle •Auto Insurance •Car Rental •Tips for Driving in Korea
Transportation Using a Transportation Card 1. T-Money Transit Smart Card (Prepaid Transportation Card)
public transportation fare, can be purchased and recharged at more than 30,000 vendors across the country including subway stations and convenience stores.
1-1. T-Money Cards Accepted Nationwide
In addition to bus and subway fares, the card can be used to pay train fare, taxi fare, inter-city bus fare and highway tollgate fee.
Nationwide T-money cards, used to pay
Card type T-money
Accessory-type T-money
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Also, the card can be used at convenience
stores, bakeries and fast food joints. For a
halls and restaurants in Seoul so be sure
list of T-money affiliated stores and shops,
to make the most of it during your trip.
visit the T-money card website
www.
t-money.co.kr (Korean only). In addition to
1-3. M-Pass - A Public Transport
the standard card form, the T-money card
Season Ticket for Foreigners
comes in various forms such as key chains and cell phone charms.
The M-Pass card, introduced in December 2011, is a public transportation card
The T-money transportation card is sold in
designed for foreign visitors that allows
various types, including the regular type,
card holders to take up to 20 rides a day
accessory type, smartphone USIM type, etc.
on the Seoul subway system, the Airport Railroad Express, the Incheon subway
1-2. CITYPASS+
system and the Seoul metropolitan area bus system. Foreigners can purchase and
The CITYPASS+ card, which bears
return M-Pass cards at the Seoul Travel
instructions on how to use the card in
Information Center located in the Incheon
English, Chinese and Japanese, is a
International Airport, Seoul Global Culture
T-money card with extra benefits for
and Tourism Center (Myeong-dong), and
tourists and can be used in Seoul and
Gangnam Tourist Information Center
other parts of the country. The card
(Gangnam). Also, the card can be topped
comes with discount coupons that can be
up with cash to pay taxi fares or purchase
used at tourist attractions, performance
goods at T-money affiliated stores.
CITYPASS+
M-PASS Face
Back
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※ To use the card to pay fares for buses,
How to use the card The card can be used on Seoul’s subway
airport limousine buses or taxis, add
lines 1 to 9, the Incheon subway system, the
money to the card and use its T-money
Airport Railroad Express and buses in the
functions. An amount from 1,000 won to
greater Seoul area (Shinbundang Line, AREX
90,000 won can be charged on the card
Express Trains, inter-city express buses are
at a time, and the maximum amount that
not included).
can be charged is 500,000 won.
Card Types Period
1 Day Pass
2 Day Pass
3 Day Pass
5 Day Pass
7 Day Pass
Fare
10,000 won
18,000 won
25,500 won
42,500 won
59,500 won
※A deposit of 5,000 won is required to
※From the date the pass is issued, the
purchase the card. When the card is
expiration time is 24:00 (midnight) of the
returned, a transaction fee of 500 won is
expiration date.
deducted and 4,500 won will be refunded.
Purchase and Refund Purchase
07:00-22:00 07:00-22:00
Tourist Information Centers located next to exit 5 and 10 on 1F of Incheon International Airport (
82-32-743-3270/3272)
Seoul Global Culture and Tourism Center (Myeongdong) (
Refund 22:00-07:00
82-2-3789-7961)
GS25 convenience store across exit number 10 on 1F of Incheon International Airport
Discount Coupons •N Seoul Tower (10% off)
•Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (10% off)
•Jeongdong Theater (10% off)
•Dragon Hill Spa (2,000 won off)
•Lotte World (10% off) •Sachoom Dance Musical (20% off)
•Myeongdong Hanjeungmak (30% off) •Myeonddong modpop (Basic Course 20% off+Meal Voucher)
2. Postpaid Transportation Card
public transportation fare afterward with a credit card. A credit card can be used as a
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Unlike the T-money card that has to be
postpaid transportation card if the postpaid
topped up beforehand, you can pay your
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The T-money card may be a better choice, however, for foreign visitors without a credit card issued by a Korean bank.
Types of Public Transportation 1. Subway transportation card. At the end of the transit, enter the single-trip card into a transportation card vending machine at your destination station for refund of the deposit.
As of June 27, 2015, the base fare of Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon subways has been raised by 200 won from 1,050 Subway systems are available in Korea, in
won to 1,250 won. An early morning fare
Seoul and the metropolitan area, Busan,
scheme offering a discount of 20 percent
Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. The fare
for the first train of the day until 6:30 am is
system is the same for all of these subway
applied to the metropolitan subway and
systems (purchase ticket → place the
Incheon subway (discount does not apply
ticket on the reader → board/disembark
to bus-subway transfers). Senior citizens
subway → place the ticket on the reader)
aged 65 or older are entitled to free rides,
except for the single trip ticket whose
and the benefits apply to foreigners with
price varies somewhat.
permanent residency as well.
Buying a Subway Ticket
•Busan: Regular tickets and multi-ride
•Seoul Metropolitan Area:
cards
Single-trip cards
Tickets may be purchased at a vending
[Single-trip card] Choose your destination
machine within a subway station for both
at a transportation card vending/top-up
regular tickets and multi-ride cards.
machine and enter the fare plus a deposit
Regular tickets can be for a one way trip
(500
or a round trip. The fare varying depending
won)
to
get
a
single-trip
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2. City Bus 2-1. Types of Buses (Seoul) City buses currently circulating in Seoul are new models launched in July 2004. Bus stops now match the color of the bus, making it easier to spot the stop for the right bus. on the destination, travelers must choose a line from the map at the top or a section
Blue (Trunk Route) Buses
from the right-hand side. Multi-ride cards are available for one day, seven days or one month validity.
•Gwangju: Single-trip tickets Single-trip tickets have no expiry date and
Blue buses are long-distance trunk-line buses
may be used for all rides made within two
serving areas within the City of Seoul.
hours from the time of initial validation. Green (Branch Route) Buses •Daegu and Daejeon: Single-trip tokenstyle tickets
Tips •To switch subway lines, follow the transfer sign, indicating the line number. •If you go farther than your original destination, the fare may increase. In this
These branch-line buses provide linkage to subway stops and serve areas within a neighborhood.
case, you can pay the extra fare through a ticket vending machine or pay directly to a
Yellow (Circular Route) Buses
subway staffer. •Transfer discounts given when switching to another public transport system are not available for travelers using a single-trip card. •No deposit (500 won) is required when purchasing a subway ticket in places other than Seoul.
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Linking areas on the outskirts of the city,
yellow buses meet diverse transportation demands in the City of Seoul. Red (Wide Area) Buses passengers are allowed on this bus. Inter-City Express Bus
These express buses ensure connection between Seoul and its surrounding cities in the metropolitan area. These long distance express buses were M Bus
specifically
designed
to
connect
The M Bus is an express bus system that
metropolitan areas with nearby satellite
serves a smaller number of stops
cities. No standing passengers are
compared to other buses. No standing
allowed on this bus.
2-2. Bus Fares in Major Cities as of June 27, 2015 (Unit: won) Type City bus City Express Bus M Bus Inter-City Express Bus
Payment method
Seoul
Gyeonggi
Incheon
Daejeon
Daegu
Busan
Ulsan
Gwangju
Card
1,200
1,250
1,250
1,250
1,100
1,200
1,140
1,100
Cash
1,300
1,300
1,300
1,400
1,200
1,300
1,200
1,200
Card
2,300
2,050
1,650
-
1,450
1,700
1,500
1,700
Cash
2,400
2,100
2,400
-
1,600
1,800
1,700
1,800
Card
2,400
2,400
2,600
-
-
-
-
-
Cash
2,500
2,500
2,900
-
-
-
-
-
Card
2,300
2,400
1,650
-
-
-
1,880
-
Cash
2,400
2,500
2,400
-
-
-
2,100
-
※ Bus fare increase (in force as of June
excluding the late-night bus from the
27, 2015): Blue/Green bus fare-1,200
first departure until 6:30 am, for a single
won, Late-night bus fare-2,150 won, Local bus fare-900 won ※ In Seoul, a 20 percent morning discount is applied to all buses
ride using a card. ※ Seoul metropolitan city late-night bus operation: From midnight to 4 am (from the point of departure)
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※ In Gyeonggi-do, an early morning fare system that offers a fixed rate discount of up to 400 won from the base fare is applied to the inter-city express bus from the first departure until 6:30 am, for single rides paid with a transportation card. ※ National bus transportation association
www.bus.or.kr
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a T-money card or a postpaid transportation card
Maximum time between two rides
Free transfer within 30 minutes of unboarding (up to I hour between 21:00 and 7:00)
Number of transfers
Up to four transfers (up to five different transportation means)
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a T-money card, Hanaro card, Mybi card, Cashbee card or a postpaid transportation card
Maximum time between two rides
Free transfer within 30 minutes of unboarding
Seoul Metropolitan Area
•May be used for changing means of transportation up to 3 times •Free transfer system: Busan Metropolitan City will implement a Busan
free public transport transfer system from July 1, 2015 in order Number of transfers
to promote the use of public transport and to lessen the economic burden on citizens using the public transportation system. - Implementation date: From the first departure made on July 1, 2015 - Applicable transportations: Busan Metropolitan City intra-city bus, urban railway, local bus
Daejeon
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a transportation card
Fare discounts
Subway (section 1) and community shuttle: Transfer discount Subway (section 1) and city bus: Free transfer
Maximum time between two rides
Free transfer within 30 minutes of unboarding (60 minutes after unboarding for transportations with service interval of 16 minutes or longer)
Number of transfers
Up to three transfers (only one transfer to the subway)
Eligible travelers
Travelers using prepaid card affiliated with the Hanpay card, Mybi card or the Gwangju bank, and travelers with a credit card with a transportation card function.
Gwangju Applicable transfer type
Transfer between the subway (section 1) and city bus
Maximum time between two rides
Free transfer within 30 minutes of unboarding (no limit in the number of transfers)
Eligible travelers
Travelers using pre-paid cards such as the TopPass card and Daegyeong transportation card, and travelers with a post-paid card such as the KB Card, BC Card, Sinhan Card, Samsung Card and KEB Hana Card
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Applicable transfer types
Between the subway, Daegu city bus and Gyeongsan city bus (except buses serving Yeongcheon, Goryeong and Seongju)
Maximum time between two rides
Free transfer within 30 minutes of unboarding
Number of transfers
Up to two transfers (up to three transportation means)
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A Simplified Transit Fare System for the Seoul Metropolitan Area
Tips
How to pay for multiple passengers
Under this simplified transit fare system
You can pay for more than one person with
for the capital area (Seoul Metropolitan
your T-money card when you go on a bus ride.
City, Gyeonggi-do, Incheon Metropolitan
Just tell the bus driver the number of people
City), travelers no longer pay separately
you will be paying for with your transportation card before you use the reader. Remember, if
for each ride with different transport
you transit onto another bus, you must pay for
means, from the subway to city buses
the same number of passengers as your first
and community buses. Regardless of
trip for the transit discount to apply. Note that
transportation system and the number of
you cannot pay for multiple people on the
transfers made between the systems,
subway.
travelers always pay for the total distance traveled, as long as they use a
※ On Jul 16, 2014, a‘no-standing’
transportation card. This represents
policy was imposed on inter-city
significant savings for most.
express buses (including airport limousines) in the Seoul metropolitan
Transfer Trips (Distance-Metered Fare) In this fare scheme for trips involving
area.
3. Taxi
multiple transfers between different transportation systems, a basic fee is
International Taxi
charged, based on the transportation
Seoul city-designated taxi service for
means with the highest basic fee, and if
international residents of Seoul or
the total distance traveled exceeds the
international visitors to Seoul.
distance listed below, an extra fare of 100 won is charged for every 5km in excess.
※ Transfer trip discounts do not apply to transfers within the same bus route or two successive subway rides. ※ No discount for regional transit buses (including airport bus) or Incheon International Airport Railway trips.
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Reservation
Reservations are required and can be made by calling 82-1644-2255 or visiting the International Taxi website at www.intltaxi.co.kr Cabs on stand-by, if available, are sent to customers without a reservation.
Fare
Section-based, metered or rental rates depending on the case
Types
Mid-size taxi, Deluxe taxi: Up to 5 passengers / Jumbo-size taxi: 6-9 passengers - The selection and training of drivers as well as the fare schedule and the operation of the call center are managed directly by the Seoul city government. - Drivers and call center staff trained and tested for proficiency in major languages.
Why
- Information service providing tips to international residents on living in Seoul,
International Taxi?
including how to use the airports, touring Seoul and doing business in Korea. - Flat rates for trips between the Incheon International Airport and designated areas of Seoul. - Information desks and pick-up locations at the Incheon International Airport and the Gimpo Airport. - Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, Amex) and T-money card accepted.
Deluxe Taxi
si (city) and gun (district) levels, and an
These black taxi cabs with a yellow stripe,
additional call charge of 1,000 won may be
while more comfortable and providing better
imposed.
services than regular taxis, are slightly more expensive.
Kakao Taxi Available for convenient use anywhere in
Regular Taxi
Korea, even if you do not have a call taxi
Many of them have a silver body with white
number or find it difficult to explain your
or blue stripes, but many of the newer taxis
location at an unfamiliar place. The fare is
are orange with a white stripe. The basic
the same as a regular taxi fare, and there is
charge is 3,000 won in Seoul. A 20 percent
no call charge.
night time surcharge is applied to the basic
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4. Express Bus
with few taxis or when it is late at night. They
Express buses, which are less pricey than
are identical to regular taxis in appearance,
the KTX, are good alternatives for a long-
and the fare is the same as well. The fare is
distance trip. There are two types of express
the same as a regular taxi fare; an intercity
buses: regular express bus and deluxe
fare is applied once the taxi travels out of the
express bus. Deluxe express buses seat less
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as it varies depending on the destination. Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line buses depart from the Seoul Express Bus Terminal, and Honam line buses, bound for Gwangju or Jeonju, depart from the Central City Terminal. Most buses bound for places in eastern Korea, like Gangwondo cities, depart from the East Seoul Express Bus Terminal, and many Chungcheongdo-bound buses from the South Seoul Terminal. passengers than the regular ones. The seats are wider and more comfortable and the buses are equipped with a satellite TV screen.
Seoul Express Bus Terminal (Gyeongbu Line, Yeongdong Line) 194, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Subway Lines 3, 7 & 9, Express Bus
Tickets may be purchased in advance,
Terminal station)
online at the express bus ticketing
82-1688-4700
website. Check the terminal beforehand,
www.exterminal.co.kr
â&#x2013; Main Routes Gyeonggi-do Gangwon-do Chungcheong-do
Yongin, Icheon, Yeoju, Pyeongtaek, Anseong Gangneung, Donghae, Samchok, Sokcho, Yangyang, Wonju (Hoengseong) Cheonan, Asan (Onyang), Jochiwon, Geumsan, Sejong city, Cheongju, Gongju, Government Complex-Daejeon Busan (Seobusan), Daegu, Sangju, Gimcheon, Gumi (Hwanggan),
Gyeongsang-do
Yeongcheon, Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan, Gimhae, Jeomchon, Jinju, Masan, Changwon, Tongyeong, Sunsan, Ginseng land
Central City Bus Terminal (Honam Line) 176, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
82-2-6282-0114
(Subway Lines 3 & 7, Express Bus
www.hticket.co.kr
Terminal station)
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â&#x2013; Main Routes
Gangjin, Goheung, Gokseong, Gwangju, Gimje, Naju, Namwon, Nokdong, Neungju, Damyang, Mokpo, Muan, Beolgyo, Boseong, Bongdong, Buan, Samho, Sunchang, Ancheon, Aetongri, Yeosu, Jeolla-do
Yeocheon, Yeonggwang, Yeongsanpo, Yeongam, Okgwa, Wando, Wanju, Iksan, Jangseong, Jangheung, Jeonbuk Gwangjin, Jeonbuk Hyeoksin, Jeonju, Jeongeup, Jido, Jindo, Hampyeong, Haenam, Haejae, Local Government Officials Development Institute, Hwasun, Heojin
Goesan, Gunsan, Gijisi, Kkotji, Naju, Namwon, Naepo, Nonsan, Dangjin, Deoksan Spa, Munjang, Boryeong (Daecheon), Boeun, Hongseong, Chungcheong-do
Heungdeok, Bukcheongju, Seosan, Songnisan, Anmyeondo, Yeonmudae, Yesan, Uncheon, Yuseong, Jeongsan, Jeongan Resting Stop, Jeungpyeong, Cheongyang, Cheongju International Airport, Taean
Gyeongsang-do Gangwon-do
Andong, Yeongju, Yecheon, Onjeong, Uljin, Punggi Sincheorwon, Cheorwon, Yeongwol, Chuncheon, Pocheon, Hongcheon
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second fastest train, with 4 hours and 30
There are three types of trains varying in
minutes, and next is Mugunghwa, which
speed: KTX, Saemaeul and Mugunghwa.
takes 5 hours and 30 minutes. Timetables,
KTX trains are currently the fastest, with the
routes and stations and fare information may
travel time between Seoul and Busan about
be checked online at the KORAIL website
2 hours and 50 minutes. The Samaeul is the
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www.korail.com).
■ Ticket Reservation and Return www.letskorail.com website, Korail Talk (application), ticket Ticket reservation
machine, station (excluding subway stations), authorized ticket retail store, Internet or railroad customer center
82-1544-7788, 82-
1544-8545 / English Service 82-1599-7777 Tickets can be reserved and purchased from one month before date Reservation period
of departure up to 20 minutes before the train departure time (five minutes before train departure time when using Korail Talk). - Payments may be made with credit card, reward points, and cash/ credit transfer (only when using the website)
Payment/ Ticket issuance
- Monthly credit card installment plan may be used for payments of 50,000 won or more. - After payment is made, the ticket can be issued through a smartphone, self-printing (home ticket) or SMS.
A ticket can be returned through the Korail website (home ticket, SMS ticket, smartphone ticket) or Korail Talk (smartphone ticket) before the time of departure stated on the ticket. - If the train departure time has passed, the ticket must be returned at a station. - A ticket cannot be returned after the train has arrived at the arrival Ticket return
station stated on the ticket. - When a purchased ticket is returned, a return fee will be charged based on the time of return. - Returning a ticket through the automated reply system (
82-1544-1188) is not the same as requesting a return by
calling the Korail customer center representative. - Standard station counter fee is charged when returning a ticket by calling the customer center.
Checking the Ticket After purchasing the ticket, check the
(date and time of departure, departure and
ticket to make sure all the information on it
arrival stations, etc.) are correct. ❶ Departure station ❷ Arrival station ❸ Time of departure ❹ Time of arrival ❺ Type of train ❻ Train No. (Odd numbers-southbound, even numbersnorthbound) ❼ Coach No. ❽ Ticket issuer ❾ Ticket refund No. Amount paid Seat No. Transportation
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Boarding The train information is displayed on the LED board screen, 15 minutes before the departure time (trains for which boarding has already begun have a blinking red light at the upper right corner). Enter the boarding area beyond the gate and go to the platform indicated on the LED board screen to board the train.
Tips
Incheon Airport Railroad Express AREX
•Express Train Route: Seoul Station 82-1599-7788
Incheon International Airport (Non- stop) www.arex.or.kr
Route and Fare Duration 43 minutes
First Train / Last Train
Discounted One-way Fares
Bound for Incheon International Airport
05:20 / 21:40
Adults 8,000 won
Bound for Seoul Station
06:00 / 22:00
Children 6,900 won
Seoul Station City Airport Terminal - Location: AREX Seoul Station B2 - Services: Flight and baggage check-in services, immigration check (for travelers boarding international flights at Incheon Int’l Airport on the same day) - Operating hours: Flight check-in (Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Jeju Airlines), baggage check-in 05:20-19:00 (The boarding procedure must be completed three hours prior to the time of departure.) - Departure immigration check: 07:00-19:00 ※ Passengers that don’t use the services at Seoul Station City Airport Terminal can also take the express train. 82-1599-7788 City Airport Services - Flight Check-in: 1st Floor - Check-in service hours: National carriers 05:20-18:30 Jeju Air, Foreign airlines 05:10-18:30
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Airlines available for Check-in at City Airport: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Jeju Air, Thai Airways, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines - Departure immigration check: 2nd Floor - Service hours: 06:00-18:30 - Required Papers: Boarding Pass, passport 82-2-551-0077~8
www.calt.co.kr
Driving (Getting a Driver s License) 1. Converting a Foreign Driver’s License to a Korean License A driver’ s license issued by an
with Korea at the website of the Road
appropriately-empowered foreign authority
Traffic Authority Driver’s License
may be exchanged for a Korean driver’s
Examination Office.
license, by providing required documents
http://dl.koroad.or.kr
including a certificate from the embassy of your home country and after undergoing a
Only unexpired full licenses may be
physical exam and taking a written test.
exchanged. Temporary licenses, learner’ s
※ To check if you need to take a written
licenses, provisional licenses, probationary
test, see the List of Countries Having a
licenses or driving permits or certificates
Reciprocal Driver’ s License Agreement
are not acceptable for exchange.
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Documents Required
Fees
1. Foreign driving license (The foreign driver’ s license is surrendered at the time of receiving a Korean license. The foreign driver’ s license will be returned when the license holder submits his/her passport and plane ticket before leaving the country.) 2. A certificate in Korean or English, issued by your country’ s embassy in Korea or by the Korean embassy in the license issuing country, proving the authenticity of the license ※The certificate from an embassy does not have to be notarized. ※If the driver’s license or certificate does not contain the date of issuance and a date of expiration, provide a driving record or an equivalent document with the date of issuance and the date of expiration. 3. An entry/exit record issued by the immigration authority and the passport ※The entry/exit record and the stamps on the passport should show that you stayed in the license-issuing country for at least 90 days. 4. ID card ※Korean citizens: ID Card, passport or any other valid, government-issued identification document (Korean citizens here refer to those who are registered as residents pursuant to Article 6 of the Resident Registration Act) ※Foreign nationals: Passport and Alien Registration Card ※Overseas Koreans: Passport and Domestic Residence Report Card ※Foreign nationals who are not registered as an alien resident and are in Korea for less than 90 days cannot exchange their foreign license for a Korean license (They are, however, allowed to take the regular driver’ s test including the road test.) 5. 3 color photos (for the size of the photo and other details, see the Road Traffic Authority Driver’ s License Examination Office’s website) 1. Foreigners, foreign citizenship holders of countries that recognize the Korean driver’ s license: 12,500 won 2. Foreigners, foreign citizenship holders of countries that do not recognize the Korean driver’s license: 20,000 won •Foreign driver’s license is exchanged only for a class-2 regular license. •Foreign driver’s licenses issued in countries having a reciprocity agreement with Korea (Belgium, Poland, Spain and Italy) may be exchanged for licenses of the same class and type. •License exchange applications must be submitted personally by applicants Countries Having a Reciprocal Driver’s License Agreement with Korea (National Police Agency Notice, May 15, 2015)
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- Visit the website of the Road Traffic Authority Driver’ s License Examination Office. 1. Countries where Korean licenses are exchanged for local ones without requiring test-taking. 2. Regions with an independent driving license system such as Hong Kong, Taiwan are considered countries for the purpose of driver’ s license conversion. 3. If, after the enactment of this Notice, Korean licenses are newly recognized or no longer recognized in a country, and if the Korean police is notified of such change, the recognition of licenses of this country in Korea will be based on this updated rule. •Licenses from countries with a reciprocity agreement with Korea: Physical examination only •Licenses from countries without a reciprocity agreement with Korea: A physical examination and a written test (20 multiple choice questions) in Korean, English, Chinese or Russian •Licenses from countries without a reciprocity agreement with in Korea: A physical examination and written test (40 multiple choice questions) in Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Russian, Indonesian, Mongolian, Cambodian, Filipino (Tagalog) •A written test is administered for applicants with a license from the states of Oregon and Idaho (U.S.) although there is a reciprocity agreement with Korea. Drivers whose Korean driving license was cancelled in the past must receive 6 hours of traffic safety education - Visit the website of the Road Traffic Authority Driver’ s License Examination Office.
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2. International Driver’s License International driver’s license issued by a signatory of the Geneva Convention may be used for one year in Korea from the date of entry. From January 1, 2002, international driver’s license issued by a signatory of the Vienna Convention have also been allowed, and may also be used for one year from the date of entry.
※ KOROAD Driver’s License Call Center: 82-1577-1120, 82-2-2230-6114 www.koroad.or.kr/en_web/index.do
3. Exchanging a Foreign Driver’s License to a Korean One
Required documents (D-8, F-3 holders)
D-8 visa holder
1. Foreign driver’s license A Korean driver’s license cannot be issued if the period of validity on the original foreign driver’s license has expired. 2. Certificate of Entry and Exit and original passport (The license issuance date or renewal date should be stated.) ※ The Certificate of Entry and Exit may also be issued at KOTRA’s ICC (Processing fee: 2,000 won) ※ For licenses issued from a third country, license holders must provide proof that he/she has stayed in the country of issuance for 90 days or longer. 3. Alien registration card or domicile registration card ※ Short-term residents of less than 90 days are not eligible for the license exchange service, but may obtain a Korean license by taking a written test. 4.Certificate from home country’s embassy or and apostille proving the authenticity of the applicant’s foreign driver’s license - Certificates issued by an embassy are valid for one year from the date of issuance. In the case that the period of validity stated on the certificate is less than one year, the stated period shall be applied. - The apostille shall be valid until the date designated by the Lottery. ※ As the embassies of the U.S., U.K., Russia, Finland, Uzbekistan and Hong Kong do not issue a certificate, applicants from these countries should submit an apostille. ※ The certification from an embassy or an apostille needs to be in Korean or English to be considered valid. 5. Three color photos (3cm x 4cm) Identification photo taken within the past six months 6. Physical exam report KOTRA’s ICC does not provide physical exams. Please visit a designated hospital for a physical exam and submit the report. 7. License issuance fee: 7,500 won
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For D-8 visa holders and their accompany -ing family members Fees
Others
①~⑦ and the original copy of the visa holder’s certificate of alien registration ※ ‛Accompanying family members’refers to the spouse and unmarried children (aged 18) of D-8 visa holders. ※ The Certificate of Alien Registration can be issued at KOTRA’s ICC (Handling fee: 2,000 won) Physical exam (varies according to hospital), license issuance fee (7,500 won) Korean license issued in exchange for a foreign license is limited to the Type 2 regular license ※ Exception or proxy registration is not allowed for citizens from countries with a reciprocity agreement with Korea-the foreign license will be collected ※ The foreign license will be returned when departing from Korea (the license holder must visit in person within three years)
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The same procedure for obtaining a new
foreigners who have not obtained a
driver’s license for local Koreans applies to
license from their home country.
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■ License Acquisition Procedure
※ For more infomation, visit the Road Traffic Authority website or contact the Customer Center •KOROAD Driver’s License Call Center: 82-1577-1120, 82-2-2230-6114
www.koroad.or.kr/en_web/index.do
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Purchasing and Registering a Vehicle When purchasing a vehicle in Korea,
Required Documents for the
foreigners must submit a foreigner
Registration of a New Vehicle
registration certificate that states their place
- Application for registration
of residence.
- One copy of vehicle manufacture certificate (for newly manufactured vehicles) or one
1. Documents Required for Registering a New Vehicle
copy of import declaration certificate (for imported cars) - Certificate of valid liability insurance
•Certificate of residency •Certification of domicile
- Temporary driving permit and number plates (front and back plates)
•Certificate of seal impression for foreigners
- Registration tax receipt
•Korean driver’s license
- Alien registration card, certificate of
•Personal seal
domicile registration
•Copy of company sponsored health insurance (Proof of income) ※ Foreigners must have resided in Korea for at least two years ※ Foreigners who hold F-4 or F-5 visas are eligible for monthly installment plans when purchasing a vehicle.
Documents Required for Car Disposal - Application form for cancellation of vehicle registration - Certificate of vehicle registration - Receipt of vehicle (issued by auto junkyard) or confirmation of theft report (when vehicle is stolen)
2. Registering a Vehicle
- License plates (front and back plates) and
A new vehicle should be registered upon
- Alien registration card, certificate of
seal
purchase. On request, a car manufacturer or dealership can handle vehicle registration. Failure to register the vehicle will result in
domicile registration ※ Deadline for Cancellation of Vehicle Registration
imprisonment for up to two years or a fine
The deadline for cancellation of vehicle
up to five million won.
registration is one month from the date of vehicle disposal, and failure to cancel
Where to Register: The vehicle
registration within this period will result in a
registration department of the Si/Gun/Gu
fine.
office.
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Periodic Vehicle Inspection
•MG non-life Insurance
Periodic motor vehicle inspections are
82-1588-5959
performed in order to ensure that vehicles
www.mgcar-direct.com
are operating safely. Vehicles must
•KB Insurance
undergo inspection within a two month
82-1544-0800
period starting from one month before the
82-1544-4357 (Foreign)
inspection expiration date to one month
www.kbinsure.co.kr •Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
after the date. - Required documents: Vehicle registration
82-1588-5114
certificate, certificate of vehicle liability
82-2-2119-2000
insurance
www.samsungfire.com
- Location: Korea Transportation Safety Authority (
82-1577-0990) vehicle
inspection station or auto repair shop
•Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance 82-1588-5656 www.hi.co.kr •Hanhwa General Insurance
※ Visit Seoul Global Center Website (
82-1566-8000
http:// global.seoul.go.kr) for more
82-2-316-7000
information and details regarding the
www.hwgeneralins.com
purchase of new and used vehicles, transfer of ownership and other vehicle
Documents Required to Purchase
related questions.
Auto Insurance: Alien registration card ※ The terms and conditions, insurance
Auto Insurance
premium and special provisions differ from company to company so it is
Under Korean law, auto insurance is
recommended to sign up for insurance
compulsory and owners are required to
after comparing and carefully reviewing
purchase auto insurance in order to own
each policy.
and operate a vehicle.
Insurance Companies That Sell Auto Insurance to Foreign Drivers •AIG Korea Insurance 82-1544-2792 www.aiggeneral.co.kr
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Car Rental
•Lotte Rent-a-Car 82-1588-1230
Qualifications to Rent a Car
www.lotterentacar.net
• To rent a car, the driver must be 21 years
•Hyundai Capital Lease-Rent-a-Car
of age or older, have at least one year of
82-1588-5211
driving experience and possess a driver’s
www.hyundaicapital.com •Dongbu Rent-a-Car
license. • Foreigners’ driver’s license:
82-1688-5600
- A foreigner must have a valid driver’s
www.dongburentcar.co.kr
license. (Korean/ International) - International driver’s license holders
Tips for Driving in Korea
must present a valid passport. • Short-Term Rentals: 1 hour to 1 month • Long-Term Rentals: Minimum of 12
1. Bus-Only Lanes
months to a maximum of 55 months (offers the latest car models and a wide
Bus-only lanes, reserved exclusively for
variety of services)
authorized buses, are special travel lanes created to speed and promote the flow of bus
Car Rental Companies
traffic. To avoid obstructing the traffic of other
•AJ Rent-a-Car
types of vehicles, on highways, bus lanes are in
82-1544-1600
the middle of the road, and in regular roads, at
www.ajrentacar.co.kr
the outer side of a road. Although only buses
Road type
Vehicles authorized to use bus-only lanes Highways 9-passenger vehicles
2. Business multi-passenger vehicles seating less than 36
or multi-passenger
3. School buses operating for transportation of children, carrying a
vehicles (passenger vehicles Bus-only lane
Other roads 1. Large-size multi-passenger vehicles seating 36 or more passengers
and multi-passenger vehicles that seat no more than 12 should have at least six passengers onboard)
registration. 4. The following multi-passenger vehicles designated by the Commissioner of the local policy agency to facilitate traffic movement: - Multi-passenger vehicles for school children or commuters operating on a fixed route and seating at least 16. - Multi-passenger vehicles deemed necessary, for the transportation of participants of an international conference, etc. - Multi-passenger vehicles for foreign tourists operated by a chartered bus operator and which seat 25 people or more.
*For more detailed information, see the Enforcement Decree of the Road Traffic Act.
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meeting certain conditions are authorized to
tollgate to pay the toll. Drivers with a Hi-
use bus-only lanes, in some cases, other
pass device and card installed inside the
vehicles with multiple passengers may be
vehicle do not need to slow down at the
allowed to use them as well. An unauthorized
tollgate and can just drive through it. The
vehicle caught driving on a bus-only lane is
toll is automatically debited from the
fined. Refer to the list of vehicles authorized
prepaid Hi-pass card (which, therefore,
to use bus-only lanes.
needs to be topped up beforehand). In the case of a postpaid card affiliated with a
2. Hi-pass
credit card, tolls are paid later once a month on the credit card due date.
Hi-pass, which you must have seen written on some of the highway tollgates in Korea,
Cars without a Hi-pass device passing
is an electronic toll payment system
through
operated by the Korea Expressway
photographed, and their drivers have to
Corporation to alleviate bottlenecks caused
pay the toll plus a fine. Therefore, make
by cars slowing down and stopping at a
sure to enter the right lane at a tollgate.
Note
a
Hi-pass
lane
become
Sign Board
2km before the Hi-pass tollgates
1km before Hi-pass tollgates
Road marks (blue lanes)
Hi-pass neon signs
*Source: Korea Expressway Corporation
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3. Permissive Left Turn
unfair liability or penalties arising from damage of evidence.
In Korea, most traffic lights have a dedicated
When in need of interpretation service or
left turn light, and drivers
other assistance, call the Seoul Global
must make a left turn only
Center (
82-2-2075-4130~1). If the Center
when this signal lights up.
does not offer services in the language you
But, if you see a sign like the one above at a
speak, call the BBB, which offers free
crossroads, this means that you may make
interpretation service in 17 languages.
a left turn, even if there is no left turn light.
(
82-1588-5644 / 82-2-725-9108~9)
Make your left turn when the traffic light is green, after checking for cars coming from
5. Emergency Car Services
the left and right. •Services vary according to insurance
4. How to Respond to a Traffic Accident
company, and coverage is provided only to insurance policy holders who have
Foreign drivers are recommended to keep the
subscribed to special clauses.
phone numbers of their Korean friends,
- Free battery recharging
lawyers, car insurance companies, and their
- Free car door opening service
local embassy in case they get into an
- Emergency gas refilling service (excluding
unexpected traffic accident. It is also crucial to
diesel or LPG burning cars)
carry a camera to record the scene of the
- Free tire replacement service
accident. A car should be parked on the roadside immediately after a traffic accident occurs. You may call 119 for emergency aid or an ambulance. You should report an accident within 3 hours in a city or within 12 hours in a rural area by phone (112 without
Tips
Violation Points System
Violation points are imposed on car drivers depending on the degree of the violation and damages. The driver’s license may be revoked or
the area code) or by visiting a police station.
reach a certain level. You may check the violation
insurance company of such information as
points for traffic violations and traffic accidents at
the date and place of the accident, degree of
the Road Traffic Authority website.
damage, circumstances of the accident, evidence, and witnesses. You should seek advice from the insurance company to avoid
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suspended when the total accumulated points
The driver should immediately notify the car
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•KOROAD Driver’s License Call Center: 82-1577-1120, 82-2-2230-6114 www.koroad.or.kr/en_web/index.do
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Broadcasting / Telecommunication
•TV Networks •Subscribing to Fixed-Line Telephone and Internet Service •Mobile Phone Service •Postal Services
Broadcasting/ Telecommunication TV Networks 1. Korean Terrestrial Broadcasting Stations •
(Channel 9) 82-1588-1801
•
Foreigners should check with their local
www.kbs.co.kr (Channel 7)
82-1577-1300 •
required for foreign subscribers. For the
www.kbs.co.kr (Channel 11)
82-2-789-0011 •
(Channel 6)
•
Association website. Among the many cable channels, Arirang TV
www.sbs.co.kr
(Channel 10,10-2) 82-1588-1580
contact number of local cable service providers, refer to the Korean Cable TV
www.imbc.com
82-2-2001-6600
cable service provider for the documents
www.ebs.co.kr
airs programs that provide information on Korea in foreign languages. • Korea Cable TV Association 82-2-735-6511
2. Cable TV (Requires set-top box)
www.kcta.or.kr
• Arirang International Broadcasting 82-2-3475-5000 www.arirang.com/index.asp
Cable TV, which combines broadcasting and communication, is a multichannel broadcasting service airing various programs such
as
news,
movies,
music,
entertainment, documentaries, sports, religion, education, baduk (game of Go), and home shopping.
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•Required information for cable TV subscription: Name, phone number (home/mobile), address of subscriber and alien registration card
3. Satellite Broadcasting
Subscribing to FixedLine Telephone and Internet Service Korea’s major telecom service providers - KT Olleh, SK Broadband and LG U-Plus - offer
After installing a satellite antenna and
fixe-line telephone, internet phone, mobile
receiver set, subscribers can watch almost
phone and internet TV services. Subscription
140 channels including movie, news, music,
can be made through telephone or the
sports, and audio as well as broadcasts
company website, and once a subscription
from regional broadcasting networks,
request is accepted, the company will
international channels such as DW-TV
dispatch an installation engineer.
(Germany), TV5 (France), RAI (Italia), TVE (Spain), NHK (Japan), and English channels
The fees include subscription fee, basic fee,
such as MCM (music channel), WTN, BBC,
and equipment (modem) usage fee, and
NBC, CNN, CNBC, etc.
users need to carefully consider the service
• Sky Life
fee and benefits offered by each company
82-1588-8665, 82-2-2003-3000
when choosing a plan. Contracts are
www.skylife.co.kr
normally made for one, two, or three year
•SEKI SATELLITE Co., Ltd.
period, and companies may offer partial fee
82-2-2231-7989
discounts. Cancelling a service within the
www.sekisat.co.kr
contract period may incur a cancellation charge. It is advised to visit the website of
4. Radio
each telecom provider and compare the various options before choosing a plan.
There are several AM and FM radio stations that air foreign language programs. AFN is
※ Users can benefit from fee discounts by
the only around-the-clock English program
using bundled services (multiple telecom
broadcasting channel, at 548 AM and 102.7
services such as internet, telephone, mobile
FM frequencies.
communication provided as a bundle).
• Internet Service (English Service) www.classicfm.co.za
Broadcasting / Telecommunication
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Category
Homepage / Telephone • Website :
www.olleh.com
• Inquiries :
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• Foreign language customer service :
82-1588-8448
•Website :
www.skbroadband.com (English available)
•Inquiries :
106
•Foreign language customer service :
82-80-8282-106#3
•Website :
www.uplus.co.kr (English available)
•Inquiries :
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*All equipment usage and communication fees include VAT.
Mobile Phone Service 1. Mobile Phone Subscription Mobile phone use is universal in Korea, as most people own a cellphone. Korea’s major mobile telecom service providers are SKT, KT, and LGT. It is advised to choose the right mobile phone plan considering the user’s monthly call volume and data usage, as each company offers various plans and benefits. Carrier
Mobile phone plans for foreigners • No deposit, Prepaid plan availabe • Korean credit card or bank account required • Offers customer service in English/ Chinese/ Japanese • Mobile phone service : • Website :
1583 (toll-free), 82-2-2190-1180
www.olleh.com
•Requires deposit to subscribe •English customer service : •Website :
82-80-2525-011
www.tworld.co.kr (English available)
•Offers same plan as those provided to domestic persons; requires bank account •English customer service : •Website :
82-1544-0010
www.uplus.co.kr (English available)
*Prepaid mobile phone: Although the rates are somewhat higher than post-paid mobile phones, prepaid mobile phone plans do not have a contract period, so subscribers can choose the service period.
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※ What foreigners should know before subscribing to a mobile phone plan • Foreigners must bring their alien registration card or certificate of report of domestic residence. • Payment can only be made through a bank account or credit card under the subscriber’s name.
2. Mobile Phone Rental from the Incheon International Airport/ Roaming LG U+ - Services: Mobile handset rental, international roaming
- Opening hours
06:00-22:00
- Phone number
82-2-3416-7010
24-hour service center : 1st fl., near Gate 5-6 LG U+ Global Roaming Center in General Access Area: - 1st fl., near Exit 5-6: Roaming phone return, local rental phone rental, automatic roaming (24 hrs) - 1st fl., near Exit 9-10: Roaming phone return, local rental phone rental, automatic roaming (06:00-22:00) - 3rd fl., between Check-in Counters A and B, E and F, G and H: Roaming phone return, local rental phone rental, automatic roaming (06:00-22:00) - 3rd fl., near Check-in Counter M: Roaming phone rental, automatic roaming (06:00-22:00) Duty-free zone: Near Gate 25 and 29: Automatic roaming, rental phone roaming (07:00-21:00) Gate 119 in the new boarding area on the third floor of Incheon Airport (International Airlines Terminal): Roaming phone rental, automatic roaming (07:00-21:00)
olleh KT - Services: Mobile phone rental, international roaming service - Opening hours
- Phone number 82-1588-0608 (From Korea)
06:00-22:00
82-2-2190-0901 (From overseas, toll-free)
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24-hour service center: 1st fl., near Exit 6-7 General access area: - 1st fl., near Exit 6-7: Roaming phone, domestic phone and Wi-Fi egg rental & return (24 hrs) - 1st fl., near Exit 8-9: Roaming phone, domestic phone and Wi-Fi egg rental & return (06:00- 22:00) - 1st fl., near Exit 10-11: Roaming phone, domestic phone and Wi-Fi egg rental & return (06:00- 22:00) - 3rd fl., between Check-in Counter E and F: Wi-Fi egg rental, automatic roaming (06:00- 22:00) - 3rd fl., between Check-in Counters H and J: Data roaming, Wi-Fi egg rental, automatic roaming (06:00-22:00) - 3rd fl., between Check-in Counters J and K: Wi-Fi egg rental, automatic roaming (06:00- 22:00) Duty-free zone: Near Gate 25 and 29: Automatic roaming, rental phone roaming (07:00-21:00) Concourse A Olleh Roaming Center: Near Gate 119 / Automatic roaming, rental phone roaming (07:00-21:00)
SKT - Services: mobile phone rental, international
- Phone number
roaming service - Opening hours
153-112 (From Korea)
82-2-6343-9000 (From overseas, toll06:00-22:00
free)
24-hour service center: 1st fl., between Exit 6 and 7 General access area: - 1st fl., between Exit 6 and 7: Domestic phone rental and return (24 hrs) - 1st fl., between Exit 10 and 11: Domestic phone rental and return (06:00-22:00) - 3rd fl., near Check-in Counter A-B, G-H, K-L: Automatic roaming, roaming phone rental (06:00-22:00) - Gate 119 in the new boarding area on the third floor of Incheon Airport (International Airlines Terminal): Automatic roaming, roaming phone rental (07:00-21:00) Airside SKT roaming center: Near duty-free zone Gate 25 and 29: Automatic roaming, roaming phone rental (07:00-21:00)
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3. International Calls
International call access number (001) + Country code (1) + Area code (omit 0
How to make international calls: International call access number →
when the first digit is 0) + Telephone no. ※ International call access numbers:
Country code → Area code →
KT (001), SK Telink (00700), LG U+
Telephone no.
(002), Sejong Telecom (00365)
※ When calling the U.S. from Korea: Country
Code
Country
Code
Argentina
54
Sweden
Belgium
32
Chile
46 56
Ireland
353
Netherlands
31 351
Andorra
376
Portugal
Hong Kong
852
China
86
Italy
39
Zealand
64
Australia
61
Romania
40
Hungary
36
Russia
7
Japan
81
Germany
49
Austria
43
Spain
34
India
91
Saipan
1+670
Kuwait
965
Greece
30
Bahrain
973
Sri Lanka
94
Iran
98
Denmark
Poland
48
Guam
45 1+671
Bangladesh
880
Egypt
20
Iraq
964
Saudi Arabia
966
Macao
853
Switzerland
41
Brazil
55
Finland
358
Colombia
57
Singapore
65
Norway
47
Taiwan
886
Brunei
673
France
33
Malaysia
60
South Africa
27
Pakistan
92
Thailand
66
Bulgaria
359
Turkey
90
Mexico
52
UK
44
Philippines
63
US
1
Canada
1
Venezuela
58
Myanmar
95
Libya
218
Nigeria
234
Nepal
977
Mongolia
976
Vietnam
84
Sudan
249
Syria
963
Angola
244
Uzbekistan
998
Indonesia
62
Cambodia
855
Broadcasting / Telecommunication
91
Tips SIM Card Purchase (Korea roaming SIM card) You can purchase a prepaid SIM Card that can be used in Korea and most foreign countries. Below are the sales locations of the Korea Roaming SIM Cards. Where to buy SIM card You can purchase SIM cards on the homepages for SIMCARDKOREA and EG SIM Card. EG SIM CARD
SIMCARDKOREA •Homepage
• •
•Homepage
www.simcardkorea.com
•Operating hours
www.egsimcard.co.kr/ENG/
•Operating hours
09:00-18:00
•
82-505-648-7000, 82-505-649-7000
09:00-22:00
82-1899-6120
kjy@simcardkorea.com
Postal Services 1. Domestic Postal Service - Service provided by: Post office and post service agencies nationwide - Key services: Mail, courier service (express parcel delivery), banking and insurance - Business hours - Contact
09:00-18:00 (Postal service) / 09:00-16:30 (Banking service)
82-1588-1300, 82-2-2108-9895
Postal Rates (as of Feb 1, 2015, unit: won) Weight
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Regular
Registered Mail
Express Mail
(g)
Standard
Non-standard
Standard
Non-standard
Standard
5
270
390
1,900
2,020
2,200
Non-standard 2,320
25
300
390
1,930
2,020
2,230
2,320
50
320
390
1,950
2,020
2,250
2,320
100
-
510
-
2,140
-
2,440
150
-
630
-
2,260
-
2,560
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Parcel Service Rates (as of Feb 1, 2015, unit: won) Service
2kg (60cm)
5kg (80cm)
3,500
4,000
5,500
7,000
8,500
4,000
4,500
6,000
7,500
9,500
Local
2,200
2,700
4,200
5,700
7,200
National
2,700
3,200
4,700
6,200
8,200
Registered Local (Next-day delivery) National Regular parcel
10kg (120cm) 20kg (140cm) 30kg (160cm)
Courier Service Rates (as of Feb 1, 2015, unit: won) Service
2kg (60cm)
5kg (80cm)
Local
4,000
5,000
10kg (120cm) 20kg (140cm) 30kg (160cm) 6,500
8,000
9,500
National
5,000
6,000
7,500
9,000
10,500
Jeju (Next-day delivery)
6,500
8,000
9,500
11,000
13,000
Jeju (D+2)
5,000
6,000
7,500
9,000
10,500
*Courier Service Base Charges: based on box packaging standard
- Courier service makes next-day delivery,
is classified into ordinary mail service,
but the delivery period may vary in
parcel delivery service, and Express Mail
remote areas including island areas.
Service (EMS). In general, parcels may
- Starting from September 12, 2015,
weigh up to 20kg, and EMS up to 30kg;
courier service is available on Saturdays.
fees vary depending on the type, size, and
(09:00-13:00)
weight of the package. To check the weight limit in a particular country, you can
Postal Code Search
refer to the post office website or other
- On August 1, 2015, the old 6-digit postal
related websites.
code has been changed to a 5-digit code in order to improve the efficiency of mail sorting.
•Rates and fees: The Korea Post website (
www.koreapost.go.kr/eng) provides
- Postal codes can be searched at post
a list of the rates of EMS & EMS
offices throughout Korea or through the
Premium services. For the rates of
Internet post office (
international mail and parcel services,
Korea Post (
www.epost.kr),
www.koreapost.go.kr),
and postal services applications.
call the Korea Post call center. •
82-2-2108-9895, 1588-1300
•EMS Search Inquiry
2. International Mailing and Shipping
www. koreapost.go.kr http://ems.epost.go.kr
IInternational mailing and shipping service
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※ Check the barcode number on your EMS
DHL Korea
receipt
82-1588-0001
3. International Postal Service
www.dhl.co.kr/en.html
FedEx 82-80-023-8000, 82-2-333-8000
If you are willing to bear higher postal
www.fedex.com/kr_english
charges to send documents or parcels UPS Korea
abroad safe and fast, you can use international postal services with a global network. The
82-1588-6886
following is a list of international postal services
www.ups.com/content/kr/en/index.jsx
operating in Korea, so check the rates and services at their website.
4. Door-to-door Delivery Service and Quick Service The door-to-door delivery service (taekbae) is widely used in Korea, and many service providers are operating in the country. Although the door-to-door delivery service is more expensive than a regular postal service, you can send a package anywhere you want around the nation. Types Booking Delivery
Door-to-Door Delivery Service Seoul & Gyeonggi-do Province (1-2 days)
lead time
Others (3-4 days)
(Seoul,
Additional charges for remote islands or
weekdays only)
mountainous areas
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Fee varies depending on distance and the weight of package.
*For the list of delivery service companies, check the directory.
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Quick Service
Booking by phone or Internet → Delivery person visits your place → Delivery
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News Outlets
â&#x20AC;¢Foreign Language Media Service
News Outlets Foreign Language Media Service
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Press
Tel
Website
The Kyunghyang Shinmun
82-2-3701-1114
www.khan.co.kr
Foreign Language Service English
The Kukmin Daily
82-2-781-9114
www.kmib.co.kr
English
The Dong-A Ilbo
82-2-2020-0114
www.donga.com
English, Chinese, Japanese
Yonhap News Agency
82-2-398-3114
www.yonhapnews.co.kr
English
The Chosunilbo
82-2-724-5114
www.chosun.com
English, Chinese, Japanese
JoongAng Ilbo
82-2-751-5114
MK Business News
82-2-2000-2000
www.mk.co.kr
English, Chinese, Japanese
The Hankyoreh
82-1566-9595
www.hani.co.kr
English, Japanese
The Korea Economic Daily
82-2-360-4114
www.hankyung.com
English
Herald Biz
82-2-727-0114
http:// biz.heraldcorp.com
English Newspaper
The Korea Herald
82-2-727-0205, 0206
www.koreaherald.com
English Newspaper
The Korea Times
82-2-724-2359
www.koreatimes.co.kr
English Newspaper
The Korea Joongang Daily
82-1577-0510 / 82-2-2031-1212
http://joongangdaily.joins.com
English Newspaper
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Medical Services
•Medical Care System in Korea •International Healthcare Centers •National Health Insurance •Emergency •Pharmacies
Medical Services Medical Care System in Korea Hospitals and clinics in Korea are generally equipped with the latest medical equipment, and the quality of medical service is quite high as well. With the growing international population in Korea, many medical institutions are stepping up their efforts to respond to the heightened demand for care from this community and to extend quality services to them. Some hospitals operate a 24-hr emergency medical call center offering advice and assistance over the phone and free interpretation services.
Primary Care Institutions
Providers of comprehensive medical diagnostics based on early signs of health problems - Public health centers, public health center branches, community health centers
Secondary Care Institutions
Hospitals with at least four medical departments, each with specialists providing medical care to both inpatients and outpatients and having 30-500 sick beds.
Tertiary Care Institutions
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Hospitals with specialists in all medical fields that are either a general hospital or a university hospital with 500 or more sick beds.
â&#x20AC;ť To receive consultation from a specialist
a primary or a secondary institution. The
in a tertiary care institution, a patient
cost of the initial consultation is much
must have a referral from a practitioner in
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Tips
KOTRA’s Investment Consulting Center
KOTRA’s Investment Consulting Center offers free hospital visit accompaniment service to foreign investors and their family members. The languages supported are English and Japanese. (Reserve by phone at least one week in advance.) •English consultant
82-2-3497-1056
•Japanese consultant
82-2-3497-1055
International Healthcare Centers 1. General Hospitals (Western medicine & Oriental medicine)
ASAN Medical Clinic 82-2-3010-5001 http://eng.amc.seoul.kr/asan/lang/
Seoul National University Hospital 82-2-2072-0505 www.snuh.org/english (English)
eng/main.do •Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
•Reservation: By phone or on the website •Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, other foreign languages
Korea Univ. Medical Center 82-2-920-5677 www.kumc.or.kr
Samsung Medical Hospital 82-2-3410-0200 / 0226
•Language: English, Chinese, Mongolian, Russian
http://english.samsunghospital.com/ main/english.do
KyungHee University Medical Center
•Reservation: On the official website
82-2-958-9644 / 9477
•Language: English, Chinese, Japanese,
http://eng.kyunghee.or.kr
etc.
•Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian
Severance Hospital 82-2-2228-5800 / 5810 www.yuhs.or.kr/en/ •Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, etc.
Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine 82-2-3218-2167 www.jaseng.co.kr •Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Russian
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2. Women’s Hospitals
- Individual workplaces with no employee
Medi-i Women’ s Hospital
※ Enrollment is mandatory for corporations,
and only a representative
82-2-936-2122
even if there are no employees and just
www.medi-i.com
one representative.
•Language: English
Cheil Women’ s Healthcare Center 82-2-2000-7357 www.cheilmc.co.kr
2. Foreigners and Overseas Koreans’ Application for Exclusion from Enrollment in Workplace Insurance
•Language: English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, Russian
Legal Ground - Article 76 (5) of the Enforcement Decree of
Miz Medi Hospital
the National Health Insurance Act
82-2-3467-3814 / 1588-2701
(Foreigners etc. to be Policyholders and
www.mizmedi.com
their Dependents)
•Language: English, Chinese, Mongolian, Russian
- Article 61 (5) of the Enforcement Rule of the same Act (Notification of Foreigners’ Enrollment)
National Health Insurance
- Criteria for Overseas Koreans and Foreigners’Enrollment in National Health Insurance (Ministry of Health and Welfare Notification No. 2007-69)
1. Employee Health Insurance (Workplace Insurance)
3. Health Insurance for the SelfEmployed
Eligibility 1. The employer and employees of a workplace that hires one or more full-time
Registered foreign residents (satisfying the
workers.
eligibility criteria below), those who reported
2. Workplaces without an employee are not eligible 3. Workplaces not eligible for enrollment - Workplaces without a permanent address
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their place of domestic residence and those who reported their enrollment in a health insurance program
Note
National Pension
Health Insurance
Cultural Arts (D-1), Study Abroad (D-2), Industrial Training (D-3), General Training (D-4), Journalism (D-5), Religious Affairs (D-6), Supervisory Intra-company Transfer (D-7), Eligibility (Sojourn status)
Corporate Investor (D-8), Trade Management (D-9), Professorship (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Research (E-3), Technology Transfer (E-4), Professional Employment (E-5), Arts & Performances (E-6), Special Occupation (E-7), Non-professional Employment (E-9), Family Visitation (F-1), Residential (F-2), Dependent Family (F-3), Overseas Korean (F-4), Permanent Residence (F-5), Foreign Spouse (F-6), Working Holiday (H-1) Alien registration card
Documents required
Proof of income if applicable Domestic residence report card for
Domestic residence report card Certificate of academic enrollment (D-2, overseas Koreans)
people of Korean descent (F-4) Date of insurance acquisition (for those who entered
Date of alien registration or date of report
Date of report of domestic residence
of domestic residence
Korea before December 17, 2008) Date of insurance acquisition (for those who entered
3 months from the date of entry into Korea
3 months from the date of entry into Korea
(the date of entry for those with a student
(the date of entry for those with a student
or employment visa)
or employment visa)
Korea on and after December 17, 2008) Where to submit the
Local branch with jurisdiction over the registered place of residence (alien registration card/ domestic residence report card)
application When submitted personally by the applicant (immediate processing) Application method
- Submission of required documents - Instant issuance of the enrollment certificate (1st month insurance contribution must be paid at the time of the issuance)
Co-insurance of family members
The following household members of a foreign resident or an overseas Korean may be co-insured: - Eligible household members: Lineal ascendants and descendants of the insured member (including children of his/her daughters), unmarried brothers and sisters, spouses of household members, lineal ascendants and descendants of the spouse of the insured member.
*Inquiries about the health insurance plan
82-1577-1000, 82-2-390-2000(English)
www.nhic.or.kr
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Emergency
119 Emergency Call Through Text Messaging, Video Call or Smartphone
119
Application
119 is an emergency response service number, just like 911 in the U.S. The control
•119 multi-media reporting service, also available for use by foreigners
center can trace the location from which a
- Text messaging: A text-based emergency
119 call is made, and the staff is on standby
call service allows users to attach a photo
24 hours a day to quickly deliver assistance
or video. An emergency call can be placed
to those in distress, including transporting
by sending a text message to 119.
persons in medical emergency to a nearby
- Smartphone application: A call can be
hospital. The 119 operator sends either an
placed by a few taps on the smartphone.
emergency medical team or firefighters,
Even when the caller’s address is left out,
depending on the nature of emergency. A
the caller’s location can be identified
non-Korean caller is connected to an
through GPS tracking. The user can
interpreting service, and the 119 service of
choose between two emergency categories
Seoul provides interpretation services in
- fire accident and rescue/emergency. The
English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese
app can be downloaded on Google Play
and Mongolian. The use of a 119 ambulance
Store or Apple App Store.
is free of charge.
- Video call: When using a video call, the emergency situation can be written down
•How to call 119:
on a paper and shown to the operator.
- Landline phone/mobile phone: Dial 119 (no area code)
the situation.This service is particularly
- Public phone booth: Dial 119 after pressing the red emergency button
Tips
Sign language can also be used to explain
useful for foreigners who are unfamiliar with the Korean language.
Security Service for Multicultural Families and Foreigners [Foreigner Help enter]
- The service is for foreign residents in Korea - The service is to protect foreigners in Korea from
- When a foreigner reports a crime or inconvenience in everyday matters, a help center staff member
crime and to make life in Korea more comfortable
notifies the police, and the problem is dealt by the
by providing a convenient access channel to the
police or a related organization.
police.
*Korean National Police Agency
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www.police.go.kr/main.html
Pharmacies
also
that
you
cannot
refill
your
prescriptions in Korea, which means that if you need more of the same medications, you must see your doctor again for a new prescription.
※ Check the list of pharmacies that open on weekends (or all year round) at www. pharm114.or.kr (Korean only)
※ Website providing list of pharmacies where foreign language service is available
In Korea, drugs like cold medicines, antacids, laxatives and vitamins can be bought over the counter at a pharmacy, without a prescription, but more specialized drugs like antibiotics and hormone pills require a prescription to purchase.
•Songpa-gu http://ehealth.songpa.go.kr/ medicine/medicine05.asp •Gangbuk-gu www.ehealth.or.kr/05info/ foreign_list.jsp •Gangnam-gu http://health.gangnam.go.kr/
For prescription drugs, your pharmacist
open_content/information/foreign/
most often wraps pills by single doses
foreignphamacy.jsp
before giving them to you. As many drugs come with no dosage or other information, you need to listen carefully to your pharmacist’s instructions and ask questions. If your pharmacist can speak English, ask him/her if he/she could write it down for you.
•Seocho-gu www.seocho.go.kr/site/he/ page.jsp?code=hed010010000 •Dongdaemun-gu http://health.ddm.go.kr/eng/sub04/ sub04_0102.jsp •Gangdong-gu http://health.gangdong.go.kr/web/
If you have any kind of drug allergy, tell
hlt_1/pharmacy/uiList.do?gubun=
your doctor about it so that you can get
3&menuId=icr_hr130
the prescription that is right for you. Note
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Financial Services
•Financial Institutions •Banks •Bank Card •Various Tax Payment Obligations
Financial Services Financial Institutions Primary Financial Institutions
Secondary Financial Institutions
Primary financial institutions are banks and
These financial institutions are also referred
other deposit-taking institutions, also referred
to as“non-monetary financial institutions”,
to as“monetary financial institutions” .
as
Example: Special-purpose banks (Korea
institutions. Unlike banks providing indirect
EXIM Bank, Industrial Bank of Korea),
financial services, secondary financial
commercial banks (Kookmin Bank, Woori
institutions often offer direct financing, in
Bank, Shinhan Bank, KEB Hana Bank, etc.),
other words, directly from fund suppliers to
local banks (Busan Bank, Gwangju Bank,
borrowers.
Daegu Bank, etc.)
Example: Insurance companies, securities
opposed
firms,
to
investment
monetary
trust
financial
companies,
specialized credit institutions, mutual savings banks, etc.
Tertiary Financial Institutions These institutions, far less structured than institutions belonging to the above two categories, are also known as“consumer credit institutions”and are primarily lenders. Example: Lending companies
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Banks 1. General Information Opening Hours: 09:00-16:00 (Closed on weekends and holidays)
Using the ATM (KB Kookmin Bank, as of Oct. 2015) During opening hours Over
100,000 won
Over
or less
100,000 won
or less
100,000 won
250 won
500 won
Cash withdrawal
None
Deposit using other banks’cards ATMs of your bank
Funds transfer
ATMs of other banks
After closing hours
100,000 won
700 won
1,000 won
None
None
Within the same bank To a differet bank
500 won
Cash withdrawal Funds transfer
1,000 won
500 won
600 won 700 won
- Fees vary depending on the bank and
1,000 won
1,000 won
900 won 700 won
1,000 won
2. Opening a Bank Account
amount. - Services hours: 08:30-18:00 (Mon.-Fri.); 08:30-14:00 (Sat.). As the hours of
•How to set up an account: Visit your nearest bank.
operation vary for each region and branch,
•Documents required: Passport, alien
it is advised to check the service
registration card, or travel document(s).
information in advance. - ATM fees are higher after bank closing hour and on weekends and holidays. - Fees apply when using an ATM of a different financial institution
•If you wish to present your passport or travel document as an ID you must present your full Korean address along with a copy of your ID from your home country, credit card in Korea, or tax receipt from Korea. ※ For a foreigner to obtain an ATM card, one must be employed in Korea or have a Korean guardian.
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3. Remittance or Wire Transfer
province/state and country), account number, SWIFT code and bank code of
3-1. Overseas Remittance
the recipient Points to remember:
Procedure: An amount not exceeding US$ 1,000 can be remitted per transaction without any restrictions. Telegraph
transfer
(TT):
remittance
recipient’s name and the account number are correct - The name of the account holder must
Demand draft (DD): Used for remitting amounts
need to be filled out in English. - Make sure that the spelling of the
Most
commonly used for large sums or fast
small
- Remittance/payment request forms
or
when
speedy
match the name of the recipient - The recipient’s bank name, branch, and
remittance is not required
country should be stated on the
Required documents: Application for
remittance application form.
remittance, alien registration card, etc.
- Remittance cannot be made to certain
(Additional documents may be required
countries, including Myanmar, Libya,
depending on the purpose of remittance.)
Iran, and Sudan.
Example) Additional documents required for a foreign worker to remit
3-2. Receiving Wire Transfer from Overseas
his/her wage - Employment contract or certificate
Information required by the overseas
- Documentary evidence of local source
remitting party for a wire transfer to
income
Korea: Recipient’s name and bank name
- Passport or entry visa
in English, bank address (headquarters),
- Tax payment certified by employer (Not
account number, SWIFT code
applicable to illegal aliens or industrial
Documents required for receipt of a
trainees)
wire transfer from overseas:
- Certificate of tax payment (Applicable to self-employed foreigners)
Documentary evidence of reason for wire transfer (export contract, service contract, etc.)
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Information required for remittance:
- Make sure to check with the bank in
Name, address and phone number of
advance as the required documents
remitting person / name, address, phone
may vary depending on the remittance
number, bank name and address (city,
amount.
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4. Internet Banking: Online Banking Service and Transactions
Required documents for application: ID card, bankbook Required information when using the telebanking
service:
Account
Internet banking refers to banking online
password, Telebanking password,
using a web-based financial service system.
citizen registration number (ID number),
Ask your bank about internet banking
account number
options. The service can be activated for you through a few simple steps.
Setting up internet banking: Visit a
6. Mobile Banking: Financial Transactions Using a Smartphone
banking center near you → Fill out an application form → Register a secret
Services provided: Transaction
code for funds transfer → A security
history, account balance and currency
card or an OTP card is issued → Log
exchange rate check, wire transfer,
onto the online banking website →
check inquiry, credit card payment,
Online certificate is issued
cash service, etc.
Required documents: ID card (A valid ID within Korea; foreign passport not
7. Currency Exchange
accepted), bankbook Exchangeable
5. Telebanking service: Banking Service Using the Telephone
forms:
Foreign
currency cash, traveler’s check Required document: Passport or ID card Maximum exchangeable amount:
Application procedure: Visit bank → Subscribe to service Service details: Account balance
Currency exchange of amounts exceeding US＄10,000 per case must be reported to the National Tax Service.
inquiry, inter- and intra-bank wire transfer, time savings, loan interest payment, request for automatic charging of various bills to your account, and termination of s uch service.
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8. Korean Currency
Bank Card
card consists of basic annual fee and partnership service fee. The fee is
1. Credit Card
charged once a year, and the amount varies depending on the card.
How to Apply: Visit your nearest bank.
Issuance Process: The credit card
Eligibility: Alien registration card holders
review
who are 20 years or older with a place of
documents. Even if your papers are not
employment in Korea, and who own an
accepted, you can still be issued a credit
account at the applicable bank
card by depositing a cash guarantee at
Required
110
Documents:
team
will
evaluate
your
Income
your bank (applies to KEB Hana Bank).
certificate (income for the past 3 months),
Your credit card limit will be 90 percent of
employee contract, alien registration card
that deposit. In order to have the deposit
and passport
returned you must cancel your credit
Annual Fee: The annual fee for a credit
card.
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â&#x2013; Card Subscription Criteria for Foreign Residents Name of Card Company
Screening Criteria
Required Documents
- Employed in Korea (regular employee in a financial services/stock
exchange-
listed/registered/externally
* Documentary evidence of
audited corporation), foreign
nationality (choose one): Alien
Hana Card, former KEB card
embassy employee, employee
registration card, domestic
(Changes are anticipated in
of Korean/foreign government
residence card or a
the screening criteria and
agencies)
government issued certificate
required documentation during
- Collateral savings account
* KEB Hana Bank issues credit
the KEB Bank and Hana Bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
holder (minimum 1.2 million
cards only to holders of a
won)
minimum of 1.2 million won in
merger process.)
- Paid 100,000 won or more of
collateral savings deposit.
property tax in the past year - P3 or higher, or PB service customer (for three months or longer)
Woori Card
Joint surety is required in the case of foreigners
Alien registration card or passport, income certificate and employment certificates
- Regular employee or higher of a Fortune 500 company - Regular employee of a primary/ secondary banking institution Shinhan Card
- Lawyer / tax consultant / certified accountant / patent lawyer - Secretary General of trade
Alien registration card or passport, income certificate and employment certificate
associations of foundations - Ace-level customer of Shinhan Bank Among customers whose stay is one year or longer, those
Citi Card
who satisfy the following
Passport, domestic residence
requirements:
card or alien registration card,
- Annual income of 70 million
income certificate, employment
won or more
certificate (3+month wage
- Owner of real estate
account record or record of
- 50 million won or more in
taxes withheld)
account balance with Citibank for three months
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2. Check Card
How to Apply: Same as for a credit card.
A check card is a debit card that is issued
Eligibility: Same as for a credit card.
by your bank. You can only spend the
Required Documents: Income certificate
remaining balance in your bank account.
(recent 3 months), employment contract,
Discount benefits that are similar to that of
foreigner registration card and passport
a credit card apply, depending on the
Annual Fee: None.
amount spent from your check card.
Tips What to do when your card is lost or stolen When your credit card is lost or stolen, contact the credit card company immediately or visit your bank to report the loss or theft or ask to have the card temporarily deactivated. To report a lost card or request for the temporary deactivation of your card, you must visit a banking center, carrying an ID card.
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•KB Kookmin Card •Lotte Card •Shinhan Card •Samsung Card •Citi Card •Woori Card
82-1588-1688, 82-2-6300-7300 (English) 82-1588-8300 82-1544-7200, 82-1544-7000 82-1588-8900, 82-2-2000-8100, 800-1588-8700 82-1566-1000, 82-2-2004-1004 82-1588-9955, 1599-2288 (for foreigners), 82-2-2006-5000
•KEB Hana Card •Hyundai Card
82-1544-3500, 82-2-524-8100 82-1577-6200, 82-2-3015-9000
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Various Tax Payment Obligations Taxes are largely divided into national tax,
â&#x20AC;˘ Local tax payment - Wetax
which is imposed by the central
You can go to the Wetax website
government in order to supply the funds
(
needed for national security, social service
local taxes, make tax payments, and
programs, etc., and local tax, which is
use various reporting services. You can
imposed by local governments including
also download the Wetax mobile app
those at the city, borough, and district
and make payments using the
levels in order to supply the funds needed
smartphone.
www.wetax.go.kr) to inquire about
for the regional transport system, public
same tax obligations as Korean citizens.
3. Information on Tax Counseling for Foreigners
1. National Tax
With the rising number of foreign
welfare system, etc. Foreigners have the
employees in Korea, the National Tax National taxes are imposed by the tax
Service provides the following services to
office to support the central government.
serve their needs:
National taxes include income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, gift tax,
- English counseling service
education tax, gross real estate tax, and
- Telephone counseling service through an
customs duty.
interpreter
National tax inquiry: Visit the National Tax Service website (
www.nts.go.kr,
English available), or dial 126
2. Local Tax Regional Tax Inquiry: Local taxes are imposed by the local governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s city, borough, and district tax departments to support the local government, and include acquisition tax, resident tax, and automobile tax.
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- Foreigners can call 110 (government call center)for simplified income tax return service and simple counseling on income tax return tax laws - National
Tax
Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Customer
82-1588-0560
- Services available in English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Russian, German, Vietnamese,
Mongolian,
Indonesian, Thai, Bengali (Bangladesh),
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Burmese (Myanmar), and Arabic - Income tax return counseling for foreigners is offered through an English Hotline
Satisfaction Center
Spanish,
Urdu (Pakistan), Nepali, Khmer (Cambodia),
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(
82-2-397-1440) and the National Tax
Serviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s English website offers an automatic Income tax return calculation program
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Shopping
•Department Stores •Superstores •Traditional Markets •Convenience Stores •TV Home Shopping •Internet Shopping
Shopping Department Stores
50 to 70 percent of their original price.
â&#x20AC;˘Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, Galleria, Time Square, etc.
Superstores Department stores carry a large assortment
These large retail establishments carry an
of goods, ranging from clothes to grocery,
extensive range of goods just like
electronics
appliances,
department stores, from grocery to clothes
cosmetics, jewelry and everyday household
and everyday items. These stores, often
items. These establishments providing better
deployed over a huge area, are not the best
facilities and services tend to be also more
choice when you just need to purchase a
expensive than other retailers. They are,
couple of items. Goods sold in superstores
meanwhile, good sources of imported
are generally fine quality merchandises, and
and
house
products such as imported clothes and food. It might be a good idea to wait for sales periods, several times a year usually, to take advantage of discounts. Here are some interesting tips to save money. If you cannot afford the pricey meals in the food section, visit after six in the evening right before the department store closes. The ready-cooked meals can be purchased for
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both facilities and services are decent; hence, many family shoppers during weekends.
•Emart, Emart Traders, Lotte Mart, VicMarket, Kim’s Club, Home Plus, Costco, etc. ※Costco, Emart Traders and Vic Market are operated on a membership basis. Costco is a membership-based store
according to region. One advantage is that
and carries more imported products
shoppers can casually browse through
than other superstores, drawing many
these outdoor stalls and negotiate the
international shoppers.
price with the seller, if they find something that tickles their fancy. Toward the market
Traditional Markets Traditional markets are one of the most
closing time, vendors tend to slash their prices to nearly a half, so it’ s a good idea to take advantage of the discount.
interesting places you can visit in Korea. Traditional markets, which are a
•Noryangjin Fisheries Market, Garak-
convenient source for groceries, clothes,
dong Farm Produce Market, Gyeong-
and other miscellaneous items, are usually
dong Herbal Market, Cheongnyangni
outdoors, although this varies somewhat
Fruit Market, etc.
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Tips Popular Traditional Markets in Seoul •Dongdaemun Shopping Complex / Dongdaemun Shopping Town 266, Jongno-6ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul 82-2-2262-0114 Products: Fabrics, fashion accessories, clothing materials, household goods, and more. •Namdaemun Market 21, Namdaemunsijang 4-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 / 82-2-753-2805 www.namdaemunmarket.co.kr Products: Fashion apparel, accessories, consumer elctronics, cosmetics, ginseng, and much more.
•Garak Market 932, Yangjae-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul 82-2-3435-1000 www.garak.co.kr Products: Agricultural and livestock products, fish, etc.
•Bangsan Market 20, Dongho-ro 37-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 82-2-2268-6691 www.bangsan-tmk.com Products: Papers (Gift wraps, packaging papers, wall papers, etc.)
•Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market 688, Nodeul-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 82-2-814-2211~2 www.susansijang.co.kr Products: Seafood
•Gwangjang Market 88, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 82-2-2267-0291 Products: Silk, textile, fashion apparel, agricultural and marine products, bedding, handicrafts, and more
•Seoul Jungang Market 22, Toegye-ro 85-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 82-2-2232-9559 Products: Fish, vegetable, furniture, etc. •Seoul Gyeongdong Market Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 82-2-967-8721 www.kyungdongmart.com/index/index.htm Products: Oriental medicine ingredients, dried seafood, vegetable
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•Seoul Jungbu Market 35, Eulji-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 82-2-2267-5617 Products: Dried goods, fruits and vgetables, agricultural wholesale market •Hwanghakdong Flea Market Hwanghak-dong, Seoul 82-2-3396-6890, 82-2-3396-6900 Products: Antiques, old furniture, electronic goods, watches, jewelry, camera and more
Convenience Stores
â&#x20AC;˘Lotte Home Shopping, Hyundai Home Convenience stores are open around-the-
Shopping, CJ O Shopping, NS Home
clock and carry simple grocery items and
Shopping, GS Shop, etc.
other basic items. Larger convenience stores may carry a bit more extensive assortment of products, but they are
Internet Shopping
generally small enough for shoppers to easily find the items they need. But convenience stores, although great for quickly picking up a couple of items, are more expensive than supermarkets or traditional markets.
â&#x20AC;˘CU, GS25, Seven Eleven, Buy The Way, Ministop, etc. The internet certainly is unbeatable as a retail channel, both in terms of ease of shopping
TV Home Shopping
and the variety of goods that may be purchased. Online shopping malls are either
Shopping by simply making a phone call
specialized in certain categories of products,
to place an order on items you just saw on
such as food, clothes or books, or general
TV is indeed extremely convenient. Plus,
stores carrying all manners of products just
the palette of products sold is huge as
like a department store. But, the catch is that
well, ranging from clothes to grocery,
the actual products you get can be quite
beauty supplies, electronics and even
different from what you saw on your
insurances. But, be wary of impulsive
computer monitor. Also, shoppers may not
purchases, an undesirable tradeoff in this
always feel safe about entering their financial
mode of shopping.
information at a vendor website.
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•Gmarket, 11 St., Interpark, Auction, Shinsegae Mall, Lotte Mall, etc.
5. Thoroughly check your transaction conditions 6. Regularly change your ID and password
※Do’s and Don’ts for Safe Internet Shopping
payments
1. Check whether the website has a web
online
shopping
8. Save proof of transaction by printing the order confirmation, terms of purchase, etc.
server certificate installed 2. Use
7. Use card payments rather than cash
malls
with
certification marks
9. Do not open suspicious email 10. Get professional help (consumer protection agent) if a problem arises
3. Install Active X File only when necessary (e.g. Adding a security patch)
•Consumer Counseling Center
4. Distrust sites that demand detailed
1372 (without the area code)
personal information
www.ccn.go.kr •Korea Consumer Agency
Tips
www.kca.go.kr
Use 3G/ LTE when mobile shopping
When you shop or make a financial transaction through your mobile device, you need to convert to the 3G or LTE mode rather than staying in the densely populated Wi-Fi zone. This is because with the rise in the number of smartphone users, an increasing number of cases have been reported of the Wi-Fi service’s weak security. Also, as malicious mobile codes are frequently detected, users must use a mobile vaccine program in order to ensure safe mobile transactions. Attractive messages about discount sales, events, coupons, etc., are often smishing scams, and users are advised not to click on the URL of such messages.
Tips
Exchange or refund
Make a habit of saving your receipts when purchasing a product. They are needed for returning a product for exchange or refund. Products can be returned for exchange or refund usually to the store from which you purchased them. To get an exchange or refund, products must be returned undamaged within 7 to 14 days from the date of purchase. The rule is the same for products purchased online; they must be returned to the online vendor for exchange or refund. Meanwhile, the shopper sometimes has to pay for the cost of return shipping depending on the policy of individual online outlets. If a vendor refuses to exchange or replace a product or issue a refund for it, or if you are a victim of other unfair business practices, you can seek help from the Korea Consumer Agency or by calling the Consumer Protection Center operated by the Fair Trade Commission. •Korea Consumer Agency 82-43-880-5500 •Fair Trade Commission Consumer Protection Center
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Culture
•Museums and Galleries •Movie Theaters •Performance Halls •Communities •Foreign Villages in Seoul •Leisure Sports
Culture Museums and Galleries National Museum of Korea The museum is the biggest in Korea and boasts a collection of more than 300 thousand historical artifacts. The museum building has six floors above ground and one underground floor, and the artifacts are displayed by era and type. The museum moved to its current location in 2005. traditional artifacts that help understand the culture and history of Seoul, the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital for 600 years. The artifacts on exhibit are mostly related to the traditional lifestyle of the Joseon Dynasty which show how the people lived at the time. 55, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 82-2-724-0274~6 www.museum.seoul.kr 137, Seobinggo-ro,Yongsan-gu, Seoul 82-2-2077-9000
National Museum of Modern and
www.museum.go.kr
Contemporary Art, Korea The museum, which is the largest museum
Seoul Museum of History
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of modern and contemporary arts in Korea,
Established by the Seoul city government in
opened in 1969 and moved to its current
2002, the museum displays historical and
location in 1986. The museum houses more
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than 4,000 paintings, sculptures and
61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
installations including Nam June Paik’s
82-2-2124-8800
video installation Dadaikseon (The more
http://sema.seoul.go.kr
the better). In addition to permanent exhibitions, various special exhibitions are
Namsangol Hanok Village
held year-round.
313, Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
The Namsangol Hanok village is a replica
82-2-2188-6000
of a Joseon-era village consisting of
www.mmca.go.kr
various Hanok (traditional Korean houses) and the houses of aristocrats and
Seoul Museum of Art
peasants. The village also has traditional
Established by Seoul city in 1988, the
ponds and gardens and in the south of the
museum aims to introduce and exhibit the
garden there is a site where a time
works of Korean artists. The museum
capsule
moved to its current building in 2005, and
commemorate the 600th year of Seoul’s
the building consists of three floors and six
designation as the nation’ s capital.
was
buried
in
1994
to
exhibition halls. The annex to the museum
28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
opened inside Gyeonghuigung palace in
82-2-2261-0511, 2264-4412
2003.
http://hanokmaeul.seoul.go.kr
Korean Folk Village The village has around 270 traditional houses and buildings and has a collection of more than 16,000 folk artifacts. In traditional holidays like Seollal or Chuseok, various cultural events are held.
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Megabox 82-1544-0070
www.megabox.co.kr
Primus 82-1544-5522
www.primuscinema.com
CGV 82-1544-1122
www.cgv.co.kr
In addition to multiplex chains, there are 90, Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-
movie theaters that screen independent
si, Gyeonggi-do
films or art films.
82-31-288-0000 www.koreanfolk.co.kr
Movie Theaters
Performance Halls Seoul Arts Center
Movie theaters in Korea are mostly multiplex cinemas with multiple screens. Most of the theaters are connected to subway stations, or inside department stores or shopping centers. The list of major multiplex chains in Korea is as follows (refer to website for screenings and locations). Seoul Arts Center is an exhibition and Lotte Cinema 82-1544-8855
performance www.lottecinema.co.kr
center
located
near
Umyeonsan mountain. The Center opened in 1993, and consists of an opera house, music performance hall, exhibition hall and lecture hall. More than 2,000 art performances (opera, concerts, recitals, etc.) and exhibitions are held every year at the Center. 2406, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 82-2-580-1300 www.sac.or.kr
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Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
2005 by Seongnam city to bring culture and arts closer to its citizens. The Center consists of an opera house, concert hall, exhibition hall and conference hall. 808, Seongnam-daero, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 82-31-783-8000 www.snart.or.kr
Daehangno A culture and arts space located in Sejong-daero, the Center consists of the Sejong Grand Theater, the Sejong M Theater and Sejong Museum of Art. Before the Seoul Arts Center opened in 1988, all major performances in Korea were held at the Sejong Center, and the Center still hosts various performances, exhibitions and events. 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul 82-1544-1887, 82-2-399-1114~6
Daehangno refers to the 1.5km zone in
www.sejongpac.or.kr
Hyehwa-dong, Seoul. Daehangno literally meansâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;university streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;because the
Seongnam Arts Center The Seongnam Arts Center opened in
universities in the area drew many youths and students. The Seoul National University campus used to be in Daehangno but moved to Gwanak-gu in 1975. The campus site is now Maronie Park, which is crowded with people because many small cultural performance halls and theaters are located near the park. Every year, the Daehangno Small Theater Festival is held. Hyehwa-dong,
Jung-gu,
Seoul
(Hyehwa station, line no. 4)
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Communities
British Association of Seoul Teatime, educational courses, mahjong
The local community is a great place to
gatherings, and Halloween parties galore.
connect and interact with people. It can
Collecting monetary donations takes up a
prove to be a great companion at times
big part of this association's activities.
away from home. Sharing information and
www.britishseoul.com
understanding others will help you mix in with the new community, make new friends,
International Migrant Center
participate in interesting activities, and help
This center organizes regular festivals,
you cope with the changes around you.
camps, and Korean courses for multicultural
There are a number of expat communities
families. You can browse the complete list of
based in Korea. They are hosted by foreign
activities on the official notice board on their
organizations or foreigner support groups
website.
and are for people from certain countries or
www.migrantcenter.net
an open event for all. Keep in mind that
82-31-795-5158
there are a wide variety of groups to choose from.
Animal Rescue Korea A growing network of foreigners residing in
Seoul International Women's Association
Korea who share a love for animals formed
(SIWA)
this citizen charity group. They find new
The
largest
international
women's
homes for homeless animals, nurture
organization in Korea hosts monthly coffee
animals in need, and are regularly involved in
gatherings, offers over 40 courses on
volunteer work and fundraising.
subjects such as photography and cooking,
www.animalrescuekorea.org
and plans Korean culture experience events and other networking sessions.
Community Korea
The association holds a regular bazaar that
Community Korea's activities can be
sells donated second-hand goods to
categorized into four groups. Language
support those in need. It is a great
exchange is for Koreans and non-Korean
community and is especially recommended
residents. Their foreign activity committee
to spouses who have immigrated to Korea
organizes concerts, camps, Korean song
by marriage.
class, and regular parties. They also arrange
http://siwapage.com contact@siwapage.com
temple stay programs. www.communitykorea.com info@communitykorea.com
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Seoul Japan Club (SJC)
Seoul Global Center Free Korean Course
This is a community for Japanese
The Seoul Global Center provides free
businesspersons living in Korea. The
Korean language classes that are available
community not only focuses on promoting
for any non-Korean residing in the capital
togetherness but is also committed to
city. Complimentary classes are offered in
solving business issues that Japanese
different difficulty levels.
corporates face in Korea.
http://global.seoul.go.kr
www.sjchp.co.kr
82-2-2075-4113
82-2-739-6962
hotline@seoul.go.kr
The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC; Communitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; section of the
Gugak(korean Traditional Music) Classes
directory at the back of the book provides
The National Gugak Center provides regular
a list of communities for foreigners.
gugak (traditional Korean music) classes for
Make the most of your time in Korea and
foreign residents. Janggu (Korean double
experience the traditional culture through
headed drum) and samulnori (traditional
various programs and events for
percussion quartet), folk song and pansori
foreigners. Especially, spouses of expats
(Korean dramatic song and dance) lessons
can use their spare time to take part in
are provided in Korean easy enough for
volunteer activities or enjoy cultural
foreigners to understand.
programs to make their time in Korea
www.gugak.go.kr
more rewarding.
82-2-580-3300
Seoul Volunteer Center
Seoul Migrant Center
The Center has volunteer programs for
This center regularly provides various
foreigners.
programs for foreign residents.
http://volunteer.seoul.go.kr 82-2-1670-1365
http://withmigrants.org 82-2-3672-9472
I-Park Department Store Cultural Center (Yongsan) Ballet classes, cooking classes and many other cultural classes are offered in English for both foreigners and Koreans. www.iparkculture.com 82-2-2012-4050
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Foreign Villages in Seoul Korean-Chinese Village (Yenbian Street : Garibong-dong, Guro-gu)
Many Korean-Chinese people have settled in Garibong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul, constituting a Chinese community. A business community has developed along a 500m-long alley where both Korean and Chinese are spoken.
Muslim Village (Seoul Central Masjid : Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu)
An Islamic business community comes together‘temporarily’on weekends as many Muslims go to the mosque to attend their weekly service on Friday afternoons.
Chinese Village No. 1 (Little Chinatown : Yeonhui-dong of Seodaemun-gu and Yeonnam-dong of Mapo-gu)
Chinese Village No. 2 (Chinese Street : in front of the Chinese Embassy at Myeong-dong, Jung-gu) French Village (Seorae Village : Bangbae-dong and Banpo 4(sa)-dong, Seocho-gu)
Japan Village (Little Tokyo : Ichon 1(il)-dong, Yongsan-gu) Mongolia Village (Mongol Tower : Beorumul-gil, Gwanghui-dong, Dongdaemun-gu) Italian Village (Club Italia : Francisco Catholic Church at Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu)
A Chinese community has developed around the Chinese Junior and Senior High Schools at Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. It is a residential-commercial Chinese village where many Chinese restaurants have formed into a Chinese business town. A cultural village has developed in the Chinese business town that has sprung up around Hanseong Chinese Elementary School in front of the Chinese Embassy. Local Koreans can experience Chinese culture in downtown Seoul as Chinese villages such as Yenben Street or KoreanChinese villages have developed in various parts of Seoul.
A French residential-commercial community has developed around a French school. Various cultural events are staged backed up by dedicated administrative support from the local gu or district office in the French language. One of the oldest foreign villages in Seoul, Little Tokyo is equipped with a kindergarten and a range of educational, faith and business facilities. Japanese is spoken at nearly all of the facilities and services have been developed for Japanese residents.
This tower is also known as a‘Mongolian island floating in Seoul’as many Mongols from various parts of Seoul or its suburbs gather here to exchange information. Korean is virtually non-existent here.
A cultural community based on religious bonds has developed here even though few Italians reside in Seoul. Diverse cultural events are held by the Italian cultural center around a Catholic church that holds mass every Sunday for Italians and also runs a kindergarten.
Philippine Village (Sunday Market : in front of Hyehwa Catholic Church at Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu)
‘Little Manila’comes together in front of Hyehwa Catholic Church every Sunday. Many truck-mounted stalls sell Philippine-related products.
*Referenced literature: ‘Seoul Policy Focus’ by the Seoul Development Institute
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Daejeon International Exchange Center This is a foreign resident community based
foreign embassies. Now, residential areas for foreigners are becoming ever more diverse.
in Daejeon. It offers courses for cooking, traditional culture, and more.
Leisure Sports
www.dicc.or.kr 82-42-223-0789
1. Water Sports at Hangang River
Foreign Villages in Seoul
If you live in the city, why not take some time off at Hangang River to blow off some steam? The riverside park is always bustling with activity, especially on weekends and weekday mornings when people come to enjoy water sports. Hangang Park is a great place to try out your choice of water sports at a reasonable price and to be surrounded According to the Korea Immigration Office
by the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful scenery.
and the Korea National Statistical Office,
Camping, cycling, inline skating and fishing
there are around 1.81 million foreigners in
can also be enjoyed at Hangang Park.
Korea as of March 31, 2015. Korea is
For more information visit the Seoul
experiencing a steep rise in international
Metropolitan City Hangang Project website
marriages with more and more multicultural
at:
http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
families coming about. There are 10 foreign neighborhoods and streets in Seoul alone.
Banana Boat
Ansan Foreigner Village, Incheon China
In this new leisure sport, a banana-shaped
Town, Namhae German Town, and Geoje
boat is pulled by a motor boat or jet ski. The
Northern Europe Town are well-known
lightweight boat skims across the surface of
foreign villages outside the capital.
the water at a high speed. It is important for
In the past, expatriate housing areas were
those on the boat to maintain good balance,
limited to a few neighborhoods around
especially when the boat makes a sharp turn.
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When the boat picks up speed, it feels as if
skiing, although it requires more skill to
you are gliding above the water. Compete in
perform jumps and turns.
teams when there are enough people for two boats.
Water-skiing
Fly Fish
This water sport combines skiing and surfing This inflatable boat is shaped like a stingray.
in one fun-filled package. Pulled by a
When a motorboat pulls it, the Fly Fish floats
motorboat or Jet Ski, it tends to be speedier
up into the air like a kite, taking the strapped
than wakeboarding. Younger children and
in passengers up for a ride. It is a great way
beginners can start off at a low speed.
to take in all the speed and an exciting
Shorter boards for children are also
experience. It can also be used as a four-
available.
person boat if it is pulled at low speed.
Available at Jamwon, Banpo, Mangwon, and Nanji Hangang Park.
Wakeboarding Simply put, wakeboarding is snowboarding
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Peanut Boat
on the water. It uses the ripples that are
The Peanut Boat is the Banana Boat's little
created as the motorboat pulls the
brother. It allows you to race across the river
wakeboarder. It is comparable to water-
while being pulled by a motorboat. This
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as water-skiing, surfing, and wakeboarding. However, it is a new type of water sports that uses jet ski propulsion to lift the rider up to nine meters above the water. â&#x20AC;˘Cost per ride: 100,000 won
small float bounces as it skims the surface of the water. Available at Mangwon and Jamwon Hangang Park.
Flyboard The flyboard is similar to other water sports that require balancing skills, such *Hangang Project Headquarters website
http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
2. Winter Sports There are various ski resorts where you can enjoy skiing and take in the view of snowcovered hills and mountains. Most resorts come with a great view and various convenience facilities. â&#x20AC;˘Ski Resort Ski Resort Konjiam Resort
Tel. 82-2-3777-2100
Website www.konjiamresort.co.kr
Yangji Pine Resort
82-31-338-2001
www.pineresort.com
Bears Town Resort
82-31-540-5000
www.bearstown.com
Oak Valley Resort
82-33-730-3500
www.oakvalley.co.kr
Yongpyong Resort
82-33-335-5757
www.yongpyong.co.kr
Alpensia Resort
82-33-339-0000
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
Phoenix Park
82-1577-0069
www.pp.co.kr
High1 Resort
82-1588-7789
www.high1.com
Daemyung Resort
82-1588-4888
www.daemyungresort.com/skiworld
Sajo Resort
82-43-846-0750
http://sajoresort.co.kr
Eden Valley Resort
82-55-379-8000
www.edenvalley.co.kr
Muju Deogyusan Resort
82-63-322-9000
www.mdysresort.com
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3. Golf Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf courses boast superior facilities compared to those of Southeast Asian countries, and have already gained a high reputation from golfers around the world. Eco-friendly course designs and high quality facilities amidst a scenic landscape allow for a delightful golfing experience. For information on famous golf courses in Korea, visit the Korean Tourism Organization website (
http://korean.visitkorea.or.kr).
4. Soccer Stadium Stadium
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Address
Inquiries
Seoul Sangam World Cup Stadium
240, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
82-2-2128-2000
Seoul Sports Complex
113, Madeul-ro 5ga-gil, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
82-2-2240-8801
Incheon Munhak Sports Complex (Incheon Worldcup Stadium)
618, Maesohol-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon
82-32-200-7500
Suwon World Cup Stadium
310, World Cup-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
82-31-202-2002
Goyang Stadium
1601, Jungang-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
82-31-929-4870
Daegu Stadium
180, Universiad-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu
82-53-602-2002
Daejeon World Cup Stadium
32, World Cup-daero, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon
82-42-610-2900
Cheonan Stadium
255-1, Baekseok-dong, Seobuk-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
82-41-529-5000
Gwangju World Cup Stadium
240, Geumhwa-ro, Seo-gu, Gwangju
82-62-604-2002
Jeonju World Cup Stadium
1055, Girin-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
82-63-239-2546
Ulsan Munsu Football Stadium
44, Munsu-ro, Nam-gu, Ulsan
82-52-220-2002
Busan Asiad Main Stadium
344, World Cup-daero, Yeonje-gu, Busan
82-51-500-2121
Jeju World Cup Stadium
31, World Cup-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do
82-64-760-3611
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5. Professional Baseball Stadium Baseball Stadium
Baseball Club
Mokdong Baseball Stadium
Nexen
Jamsil Baseball Stadium Incheon SK Happy Dream Park Hanwha Eagles Park
82-2-2640-3801 (Doosan)82-2-2240-1777
SK
618, Maesohol-ro, Nam-gu, Incheon
82-32-200-7507
Hanwha
373, Daejong-ro, Jung-gu, Daejeon
82-42-630-8200
Gwangju-Kia Champions Field
KIA
Sajik Baseball Stadium
Masan Baseball Stadium
Yangcheon-gu, Seoul 25, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
Samsung
Cheongju Baseball Stadium
939, Anyangcheon-ro,
Inquiries
Doosan/LG
Daegu Samsung Lions Park
Suwon KT WIZ Park
Address
12-1, Goseong-ro 35-gil, Buk-gu, Daegu
(LG) 82-1544-4961~2
82-53-606-8200
10, Seorim-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
82-70-7686-8000
Lotte
45, Sajik-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan
82-51-505-7422
kt
893, Gyeongsu-daero, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
82-1899-5916
Hanwha
888-1, Sajik-dong, Seowon-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
82-43-279-4667
NC
63, Samho-ro, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
82-1644-9112
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Useful Information
•Learning Korean •Everyday Etiquette in Korea •Manners and Etiquette for Special Occasions •Useful Korean Expressions •Metropolitan Cities and Provinces & UNESCO World Heritages in Korea
Useful Information Learning Korean 1. Korean Language Courses
before you apply for a class. You can take a level test to check your Korean fluency if
Due to Korea's recent political, economical,
necessary.
and cultural strides, more people are becoming interested in the Korean language. There are a number of universities in Seoul that offer Korean courses which are specifically designed for foreigners and these courses have become popular among international students. More schools are offering online courses for those who live outside the capital. Please make sure to check the course difficulty and curriculum
Fee-Based Korean Language Classes Offline Only Kyung Hee University Institute of International Education
http://eng.iie.ac.kr
Korea University Institute of Foreign Language Studies
http://klcc.korea.ac.kr
Pusan International University International Language Institute http://ili.pusan.ac.kr/_English/2001001.asp Hansei University Korea Language Institute
http://www.hskli.com/eng/
Easy Korean Academy
http://www.edukorean.com/english/ Online / Offline
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King Sejong Institute
http://www.sejonghakdang.org
Seogang Korean Program
http://korean.sogang.ac.kr
Yeonsei University Korean Language Institute
http://www.yskli.com
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Some organizations offer complimentary
listed below. If you feel you are capable,
Korean classes for more accessibility so
try taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean
visit your nearest Korea Support Center
(also known as TOPIK).
for Foreign Workers or visit the websites Free Korean Language Classes Offline Only Seoul Global Center
http://global.seoul.go.kr
KBS Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s Learn Korean
http://rki.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean/lessons/e_index.htm
Talk To Me in Korean
http://www.talktomeinkorean.com
Online Only
2. Korean Language Proficiency Test Those wishing to test their level of proficiency in Korean can do so either by taking TOPIK, administered by the National Institute for International Education, or the KPE, given by the YBM. These are the two most authoritative tests and they are worth taking, especially if you are considering attending a university or getting a job in Korea.
TOPIK (Test Of Proficiency In Korean) Administering organization
NIIED (National Institute for International Education) Non-native speakers of Korean who are Koreans living overseas or foreign nationals who: - Want to learn Korean or study in a university located within Korea
Eligibility
- Wish to work for a Korean company or government institute Foreigners looking for employment in local/overseas Korean companies or public institutions Korean nationals residing abroad currently enrolled at or matriculated from a foreign school Test Dates: 5 tests annually
Test dates
(in Korea: January, March, April, July, October, November/ outside Korea: March, April, October, November)
Overseas availability
Test administered in 70 regions in 201 countries
Level of examination
Level of difficulty and proficiency: TOPIK I (Level 1-2), TOPIK II (Level 3-6) / Evaluation levels: 6 levels (Level 1-6)
Proficiency test areas
3 sections: Writing, listening comprehension, reading
Total scores
TOPIK I 200 / TOPIK II 300
Examination fee
TOPIK I 35,000 won / TOPIK II 40,000 won
TOPIK and online registration guide
82-2-3668-1331
www.topik.go.kr
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KPE (Korean Proficiency Examination) Administering organization
YBM
Test developer
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
Eligibility
Non-native speakers of Korean who are Koreans living overseas or foreign nationals
Test dates Grading system
4 tests a year (January, April, July, October) 6-grade scale
Proficiency areas tested
4 sections: Listening, reading, speaking and writing Applicants may choose to take the test on one or more sections. 120 questions for a total test time of 180 minutes
Test fee
45,000 won (speaking), 35,000 won (listening and reading), 37,000 won (writing)
KPE and online registration guide
82-2-2279-0505 http://exam.ybmsisa.com/kpe
Everyday Etiquette in Korea 1. Introducing Korea
excelled in trade during the Goryeo Era, with a regular flow of foreign merchants traveling in and out of the country. That is when Korea made its presence and name known around the world.
On the other hand, when the Joseon Dynasty began its rule in 1392, they adopted Confucianism. The ideology
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According to various historical documents,
treasured loyalty, filial duties, and refined
Korea's history began when Gojoseon was
manners. Confucian teachings dictate the
founded in 2333 B.C. The nation prevailed in
thoughts and actions of Koreans to this day.
different names and forms over the past
This was the era when Korea's unique
5,000 years as the Three Kingdoms, the
alphabet was made. It is also notable that
North and South States, Goryeo, and
Seoul was designated as Joseon's capital.
Joseon until it reached its modern form of
Seoul has served the nation for 600 years as
the Republic of Korea that you know today.
Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s political, economical, social, and
From the United Silla Dynasty to the Goryeo
cultural center. Old palaces, traditional city
Dynasty, Buddhism flourished. Korea
gates, and skyscrapers stand side-by-side
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in the city. Seoul is now a city that attracts
throughout his life. Korean people also tend
millions of tourists from all over the world.
to regard the harmony of their community more important than the happiness of a family
2. Basic Everyday Manners
member. They also developed a complex hierarchy of linguistic expressions designed to
Widely praised asâ&#x20AC;&#x153;the country of courteous
reveal a difference in age or social status
people in the Eastâ&#x20AC;?among the Chinese
between those engaged in conversation.
people in the past, Korea has maintained a long tradition of regarding everyday etiquette
The honorific expressions are used between
as a key for a decent, harmonious familial
people who meet with each other for the first
and communal life. The strong influence of
time, by juniors or inferiors when they speak
Confucianism upon the Korean society
to their seniors or superiors, or by one who
established filial piety as one of the most
makes a formal speech before a crowd.
highly admired virtues in life, and according
Meanwhile, people use plain expressions
to the Korean custom the first male child is
when they talk with friends or their juniors or
responsible for taking care of his parents
inferiors.
Terms used by the wife to call the members of her husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s family
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Terms used by the husband to call the members of his wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s family
Korean people have also used a range of
table (on the floor) try not to slouch or cup
different terms to refer not just to close
your chin on the table during meals. Never
family members but to almost all the
hold both your spoon and chopsticks at the
relatives on both maternal and paternal
same time, and do not hold dishes in your
sides. They also have a tradition that when
hand. If you finish eating while the senior is
married, the family of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spouse is also
still eating, place your spoon and chopsticks
regarded as his or her own and address
on the rice bowl or soup bowl, and place the
them with appropriate names expressing
bowl on the table once he/she is done. It is
their intimate relations.
considered rude to leave the table while the senior is still eating.
3. Table Manners During your time in Korea you will often
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When you eat a meal with a senior (by age
come across a situation where you are
or by position) you must wait for them to
eating with a group of people with a single
pick up their spoon before you begin your
set of side dishes and a shared stew. When
meal. If you are sitting at a traditional Korean
eating with others, refrain from picking at the
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Apart from a handful of high-end restaurants and hotels that charge an extra“service fee”in the bill, you are not obliged to tip.
side dishes and start eating from a corner.
Manners and Etiquette for Special Occasions
If available, use a separate plate to take a manageable amount of food from the
1. Wedding
plate shared with others. Try to avoid eating only the foods that suit your palate,
Wedding ceremonies in Korea today are
and try to taste all the foods the host
significantly different from the traditional
prepared for you. It is traditionally not
ones, and usually take place at a
recommended to talk during a meal, but
commercial wedding hall, hotel or church
these days it is acceptable to make a light
whereas the traditional ceremonies were
conversation that helps create a comfortable
held at the courtyard of the bride’ s house.
atmosphere. The conversation, however, should be limited to the subjects that can
Traditionally, all guests to a wedding need
make everyone sharing the meal feel
to prepare a gift money of some
comfortable.
appropriate amount for the bride or groom. They give it to a person
You will find a bell attached to your table
responsible for one of the reception desks
at many of the restaurants in Korea. These
arranged at the entrance to a wedding hall
are used to call the waiter/waitress without
and occupied by the bride or groom’s
the hassle of having to try to catch their
family or friends. Make sure that you give
attention. If the venue does not have a
the gift money to the right reception desk
bell, simply raise your arm and call for their
by checking the sign with the bride or
service. Some restaurants have signs that
groom’s name on it.
say “ 물 은 셀 프 ”, which roughly is translated as,“water is self-serviced”, in
Guests to a wedding ceremony need to
which case you will have to fetch your own
dress appropriately to respect and
water at the water dispenser.
celebrate the occasion. Men should wear suits and women should avoid white or
Please note that there is no tipping in Korea.
pink and should not wear anything
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dressier than the bride’ s wedding dress.
Mourners - both men and women - visiting
In Korea today, most wedding ceremonies
the funeral house are expected to wear a
and receptions take place at separate
black suit with black tie and shoes although
venues and guests are led to a reception hall
other dark colors such as dark blue or gray
for dining although some ceremonies are
will also be acceptable. You should avoid,
held at a dining hall with guests served with
however, wearing dark brown or red garments,
food. After the ceremony the bride and
and keep jewelry and makeup to a minimum.
groom change to Korean traditional
Leave your“buigeum” , or condolence money
garments called Hanbok and move to a
at the reception area at the entrance or put it in
special venue where the traditional Pyebaek
the buigeum box. It is the same as for a
ritual takes place. At the ritual, the groom’s
wedding in that you show your respect by
family members and relatives wish the
paying or giving what you can afford.
couple a happy marriage. Do not keep talking to the members of the
2. Funeral
bereaved family, nor ask details of the cause that led to the death as it can refresh their
If you received news of the death of a very
painful memories. Try to keep your words of
close friend or relative in Korea, you are
condolence brief and sincere, and avoid
expected to arrive at the funeral house
speaking in a loud voice or getting into any
before other mourners and help the
action that can disturb the sober
bereaved family make preparations. In other
atmosphere.
cases, wait until the bereaved family has prepared the funeral altar. A three-day
On arriving at the funeral house, mourners
funeral is more common these days. The
exchange nods with the bereaved family
best time to visit is between 09:00 to 23:00
members before paying their respect to the
on the second day because the funeral
deceased person by offering incense. They
parlor may not be ready on the first, and the
need to pick only a single incense stick and
coffin is carried out first thing in the morning
light it with a match or using the candle light.
on the third day.
The flame at one end of an incense stick
Tips
How much is “appropriate” for weddings and funerals?
In Korea, it is common practice to take a certain amount of money to a funeral or wedding that you have been invited to. Interestingly, Koreans have always liked to give in odd numbers. This could be due to the traditional belief that odd numbers represent the Yang energy. Nowadays it is common to give 30,000 won, 50,000 won, or 70,000 won. Consider your income and relationship with the person when determining the right amount.
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should be put out not by blowing but by
exchanging a single bow with the
shaking or gently rubbing it, and put in the
bereaved
burner prepared before the portrait of the
condolence. Christian believers tend to
deceased person placed on the altar. The
give gentle nods rather than deep bows to
incense offering is traditionally followed by
express their condolence.
family
and
a
word
of
two deep bows to the portrait before
Useful Korean Expressions 1. Basic Expressions English
Korean
Pronunciation
Yes
예, 네
ye, ne
No
아니오.
anio
감사합니다.
gamsahamnida
고맙습니다.
gomabseubnida
고마워요.
gomawoyo
You’ re welcome
천만에요.
cheonmaneyo
Excuse me (to call someone)
실례합니다.
silryehamnida
죄송합니다.
joesonghamnida
I am sorry (to ask for forgiveness)
미안합니다.
mianhamnida
No problem, Forget it
괜찮아요.
gwaenchanayo
Please
부탁합니다.
butakhamnida
Could you say that again?
다시 한 번 말해주세요.
dasi han beon malhejuseyo
Thank you (from most respectful to most familiar)
Excuse me, sorry (to ask for forgiveness)
2. Greetings and Introductions English
Korean
Pronunciation
Hello
안녕하세요.
annyeonghaseyo
Good bye (to a person who is leaving)
안녕히 가세요.
annyeonghi gaseyo
Good bye (to a person who is staying)
안녕히 계세요.
annyeonghi gyeseyo
See you later
나중에 봐요.
najunge bayo
See you soon / see you next time
또 만나요.
ddo mannayo
Good night (sleep well)
안녕히 주무세요.
annyeonghi jumuseyo
How do you do?
잘 지내셨어요?
jal jinaesyeosseoyo?
I am fine, thanks
네. 잘 지냈어요.
ne. jal jinaesseoyo
이름이 뭐에요?
ireumi mwoeyo?
이름이 어떻게 되세요?
ireumi eoddeohge doeseyo?
My name is ◯◯◯
제 이름은 ◯◯◯이에요.
je ireumeun ◯◯◯ ieyo
Pleased to meet you
만나서 반가워요.
mannaseo bangawoyo
Here is my ◯◯◯
이분이제◯◯◯이에요.
ibuni je ◯◯◯ ieyo
What is your name?
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Korean
Pronunciation
husband
남편
nampyeon
wife
아내
ane
father
아버지
abeoji
mother
어머니
eomeoni
son
아들
adeul
daughter
딸
ddal
older brother (for a girl)
오빠
obba
older brother (for a boy)
형
hyeong
older sister (for a girl)
언니
eonni
older sister (for a boy)
누나
nuna
younger brother / sister
동생
dongsaeng
3. Country and Language English Where are you from?
Korean 어디서 오셨어요?
Pronunciation eodiseo osyeosseoyo?
I'm from ◯◯◯
저는 ◯◯◯에서 왔어요.
jeoneun ◯◯◯ eseo wasseoyo
Do you speak ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯ 하실 줄 아세요?
◯◯◯ hasil jul aseyo?
I speak ◯◯◯
◯◯◯ 할 줄 알아요.
◯◯◯ hal jul arayo
Is there anyone who speaks ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯ 하시는 분 계세요?
◯◯◯ hasineun bun gyeseyo?
Korean
한국어
hangukeo
English
영어
yeongeo
French
프랑스어
peurangseueo
German
독일어
dogileo
Spanish
스페인어
seupeineo
4. Transportation and Asking for Directions English
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Pronunciation
Where is the ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯이/가 어디 있어요?
◯◯◯ i/ga eodi isseoyo?
I would like to go to ◯◯◯
◯◯◯에 가고 싶어요.
◯◯◯ e gago sipeoyo
How can I get to ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯에 어떻게 가요?
◯◯◯ e eoddeohge gayo?
I am looking for ◯◯◯
◯◯◯를/을 찾고 있어요.
◯◯◯ reul/eul chatgo isseoyo
What time do we leave?
언제 출발해요?
eonje chulbalhaeyo?
What time do we arrive?
언제 도착해요?
eonje dochakhaeyo?
Where can I buy a ticket?
표 어디서 살 수 있어요?
pyo eodiseo sal su isseoyo?
I would like 1(2) one way ticket
편도 표 1장(2장) 주세요.
pyeondo pyo hanjang (dujang) juseyo
I would like 1(2) return ticket
왕복 표 1장(2장) 주세요.
wangbok pyo hanjang (dujang) juseyo
Take me to ◯◯◯
◯◯◯로 가주세요.
◯◯◯ ro gajuseyo
the plane
비행기
bihaenggi
the train
기차
gicha
the bus
버스
beoseu
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English
Korean
Pronunciation
subway station
지하철역
jihacheolyeok
bus stop
버스 정류장
beoseu jeongryujang
an embassy
대사관
daesagwan
a bank
은행
eunhaeng
a tourism office
관광 안내소
gwangwang annaeso
the city center
시내 중심가
sinae jungsimga
public toilets
화장실
hwajangsil
5. When Traveling English
Korean
Pronunciation
Where is the ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯는 어디 있어요?
◯◯◯ nun eodi isseoyo?
Where is the tourism office?
관광 안내소가 어디예요?
gwangwang annaesoga eodiyeyo?
관광 안내소로 가려면
gwangwang annaesoro
어느 길로 가야 해요?
garyeomyeon eoneu gilro gayahaeyo?
Is it far from here?
여기서 멀어요?
yeogiseo meoloyo?
How long does it take?
얼마나 걸리나요?
eolmana geolinayo?
Can I get there on foot?
걸어갈 수 있나요?
geoleogal su itnayo?
Would you take a picture?
사진 좀 찍어주세요.
sajin jom jjigeojuseyo
Until what time are you open?
몇 시까지 영업해요?
myeoch siggaji yeongeobheoyo?
Namdaemun
남대문
namdaemun
Dongdaemun
동대문
dongdaemun
National Museum of Korea
국립중앙박물관
gukrip jungang bakmulgwan
English Do you have a table?
Korean 자리 있어요?
Pronunciation jari isseoyo?
(A table for) ◯◯ people
◯◯ 명이에요.
◯◯ myeongieyo
흡연석으로 주세요.
heopyeonseokuro juseyo
금연석으로 주세요.
geumyeonseokuro juseyo
여기요.
yeogiyo
The menu, please
메뉴 주세요.
menyu juseyo
What is this?
이건 뭐예요?
igeon mwoeyo?
뭐가 맛있어요?
mweoga masisseoyo?
Do you have an English menu?
영어 메뉴 있어요?
yeongeo menyu isseoyo?
Bon appetite
맛있게 드세요.
masissge deuseyo
잘 먹겠습니다.
jal meoggessseubnida
How to get to the tourism office?
6. At Restaurants
I would like a table in the smoking area please I would like a table in the non-smoking area please Excuse me! (come here please, to a waiter)
What tastes good? (Which dish do you recommend)
Bon appetite (more colloquial but still polite)
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Korean
Pronunciation
Water, please
물 주세요.
mul juseyo
The bill, please
계산서 주세요.
gyesanseo juseyo
I ate well (after the meal is over)
잘 먹었습니다.
jal meogeossseubnida
Can I pay by credit card?
신용카드로 계산할 수 있어요?
sinyongkadeuro gyeosanhal su isseoyo?
English I am just looking
Korean 보기만 하는 거예요.
Pronunciation bogiman haneun geoyeyo
I would like to see that
저거 보여 주세요.
jeogeo boyeo juseyo
Do you have this in another color?
이거 다른 색 있어요?
igeo dareun saek isseoyo?
Do you have a smaller one?
이거보다 작은 거 있어요?
igeoboda jakeun geo isseoyo?
Do you have a bigger one?
이거보다 큰 거 있어요?
igeoboda keun geo isseoyo?
I would like to try this
입어보고 싶은데요.
ibeobogo sipeundeyo
How much is it?
얼마에요?
eolmaeyo?
This is expensive
비싸네요.
bissaneyo
Do you have something cheaper?
저렴한 거 있어요?
jeoryeomhan geo isseoyo?
Could you lower the price a bit?
조금 싸게 해주세요.
jogeum ssage haejuseyo
I will take this one
이걸로 할게요.
igeolro halgeyo
I would like to get a refund
환불하고 싶은데요.
hwanbulhago sipeundeyo
Can I exchange this for another one?
교환되나요?
gyohwandoenayo?
7. At Shopping Malls
8. At Hospitals and Pharmacies English
Korean
Is there a doctor who speaks English? 영어 하는 의사가 있나요?
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Pronunciation yeongeo hanun eusaga itnayo?
I have pain here
여기가 아파요.
yeogiga apayo
I have a fever
열이 나요.
yeoli nayo
I have a cough
기침을 해요.
gichimeul heyo
I have a stomachache
속이 안 좋아요.
sogi an joayo
Where is the nearest hospital?
가까운 병원이 어디죠?
gaggaun byeongwoni eodijyo?
Where is the nearest pharmacy?
가까운 약국이 어디죠?
gaggaun yakgugi eodijyo?
Do I have to stay in the hospital?
입원해야 하나요?
ipwonheya hanayo?
Will I get better soon?
곧 나아질까요?
got naajilggayo?
Do you have ◯◯◯?
◯◯◯ 주세요.
◯◯◯ juseyo
Headache
두통
dutong
Toothache
치통
chitong
Vomiting
구토
guto
Cold Tablet
감기약
gamgiyak
Painkiller
진통제
jintongje
Eye drops
안약
anyak
Band-aid
붕대
bungdae
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Metropolitan Cities and Provinces & UNESCO World Heritages in Korea 1. Seoul Metropolitan Government
Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung and Deoksugung and numerous tourist
Area: 605 km2 Population: 10,369,593 The capital of the Republic of Korea,
attractions including the Tapgol Park, Children’s Grand Park, and Namsan Tower.
Seoul, is located in the midwestern part of the Korean Peninsula. The city is at the lower reaches of the Hangang River which
Jongmyo Shrine: Designated as Historic
flows through it, and enclosed by scenic
Site No. 125, the Jongmyo Shrine is a
mountains Bukhansan, Dobongsan,
royal shrine of the Joseon Dynasty where
Inwangsan and Gwanaksan. It was called
seasonal memorial rites are held to honor
Gyeongseongbu “ ( Capital Fortress”)
the deceased kings and their consort
during the Japanese colonial period
queens. The construction of the shrine
(1910-1945), and recovered the name
began in 1394, three years after the
Seoul “Capital ( City”) in 1945 when the
coronation of the founder of the dynasty’ s
colonial rule ended. It was then promoted
King Taejo, and completed in 1421 when
to a“special city”in the following period
it was under the rule of its fourth monarch
and has since then played a leading role
King Sejong. It was burnt down during the
in about all the gamut of the Korean
Imjin and Jeongju Wars (1592-1598)
society, politics, economy and education.
triggered by Japanese invasions, and was
Seoul also contains valuable royal palaces
rebuilt in 1608, the year when King
of the Joseon Dynasty including
Gwanghaegun was enthroned. The shrine was enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995.
Changdeokgung Palace: This royal palace located in Waryong-dong of Jongno-gu, Seoul, is designated as Historic Site No. 122. It was established when Joseon (1392-1910) was under the
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rule of King Taejong (r. 1400-1418), and had since then had official royal residences and offices used by many Joseon rulers. It has many
exquisite
buildings
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including
Donhwamun Gate (Treasure No. 383), and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage
2. Busan Metropolitan City
Sites list in 1997. Area: 770 km2 Population: 3,556,000 Joseon Royal Tombs: The Joseon Dynasty maintained unique funeral and burial traditions and there are eight royal tombs in Seoul, including Jeongneung, Heoninneung, Seonjeongneung, Taegangneung and Uireung. The tombs are regarded as important sources of knowledge regarding the views of the world, religion and nature of
Located in the southeastern part of the
Korea in the Joseon period and architectural
Korean Peninsula, Busan is Korea’ s second
heritage representing the dynasty that lasted
largest city following Seoul, and the largest
for over 500 years.
port city and the center of Korea’s marine logistics. The city is also the economic hub of the region and home to many heavy industries such as steel, automobile and shipbuilding. Busan also has famous tourist attractions such as Geumjeongsan Fortress, Haeundae Beach, Oryukdo Islets, UN Memorial Park, Taejongdae Cliffs and Chungnyeolsa Shrine.
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3. Daegu Metropolitan City Area: 884 km2 Population: 2,516,000
machinery are exported and wood and textiles are imported. The cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major tourist attractions include Wolmido and Jagyakdo Islands and Songdo Beach.
Located in the southeastern part of the Korean Peninsula, Daegu is one of the
Ganghwa Dolmen Site: This historic site
largest cities in Korea, a regional hub of
contains about 150 dolmens dotted
the textile industry, and one of the most
around Bugeun-ri, Samgeo-ri, Osang-ri
famous apple producers in Korea. The
and the skirts of Goryeosan Mountain in
Provincial Office of Gyeongsangbuk-do is
Ganghwa-gun, Incheon Metropolitan City.
located in the city and the city has tourist
The site has gained nationwide reputation
attractions such as Donghwasa Temple,
with Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest table-shaped
Dalseong Park, Suseong Park and
dolmen, which is 6.4m long and 2.5m
Palgongsan Mountain.
high. The dolmens in this site are located up to 100-200 meters above sea level, which is higher than other dolmens in
4. Incheon Metropolitan City
Korea.
Area: 1,046 km2 Population: 2,970,000 Incheon, located along the midwestern coast of Korea, is a historic city developed as the gateway to Seoul, the capital of Korea. The city is also one of the most successful trading port through which marine products, graphite, metal and
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5. Gwangju Metropolitan City Area: 501 km2 Population: 1,494,000
where two of Korea’ s busiest railway lines, Gyeongbuseon and Honamseon, are forked off. Nearby the city are the Daedeok Science Park and the Third Industrial Complex, and Promoted to a Metropolitan City in January
the city has famous tourist destinations such
1995, Gwangju is located in the middle of
as Yuseong Hot Spa Resort, Chilbaeguichong
Jeollanam-do. The main source of income
Tomb and Gyeryongsan Mountain.
for the city is service industries, although machinery and metalworking industries
7. Ulsan Metropolitan City
related with the nearby Hwasun Mine also developed lucrative businesses to support the city’s economy. The wide open farming
Area: 1,060 km2 Population: 1,195,000
field around the city is called the Sambaek “three ( whites”) region as rice, cotton and silkworms are produced. The city’s main tourist attractions include Mudeungsan Mountain,
Jeungsimsa
Temple
and
Wonhyosa Temple.
6. Daejeon Metropolitan City A city located at the southeastern tip of the Area: 540 km2 Population: 1,541,000
Korean Peninsula, Ulsan has fast grown into Korea’s industrial hub since it was
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Located in the middle of Chungcheong-do
designated as a Special Industrial Zone in
Province,
the
1962. The city is generally regarded as the
Chungcheongnam-do provincial office is
center of Korea’ s petrochemistry,
located and the largest city in the region
shipbuilding and auto industries, and has
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is
where
attractive tourist destinations such as
9. Gyeonggi-do
Dongchuksa Temple, Ulsan Fortress Site and Munsuam Temple. It was integrated with Ulsan-gun in January 1995, forming a
Area: 10,172 km2 Population: 12,793,000
unique city in which urban districts and rural communities are organically united.
8. Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City Area: 465 km2 Population: 189,000 Gyeonggi-do is a province located in the midwestern part of the Korean Peninsula, whose provincial administration is seated in Suwon. History says that it had been part of Mahan before it was incorporated into Silla (57 BCE-935) and then Goryeo (918-1392) during which its current name began to be used. The province is marked by wide open fields producing a wealth of agricultural products, and Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main rivers including Hangang, Imjingang, Located in the northeast side of
Yeseonggang and Anseongcheon flow
Chungcheongnam-do province, this
through the province.
special autonomous city is the 17th local autonomous entity of Korea. A total of 36 central administrative agencies and 16
Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon: Located
national research institutes are slated to
in downtown Suwon, Gyeonggi-do, and
move to Sejong City by the end of 2014, making it the administrative capital of Korea. Sejong City aims to become a selfsufficient multifunctional city with education and cultural infrastructure and high tech industries, in addition to administrative functions.
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designated as Historic Site No. 3, the fortress was built between 1794 and 1796 when Joseon was under the rule of King Jeongjo. The fortress is widely admired for its historic significance and architectural excellence, and its building involved the use of modern techniques and equipment as well as architectural design. It was placed into the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List
National Historic Site No. 57. Using the ruins
in 1997.
of a fortress that was built during King Munmu’s reign in the Silla dynasty as its foundation, full scale construction of the
Joseon Royal Tombs: The Joseon Dynasty
fortress began in 1621 during King
(1392-1910) left 31 royal tombs, including
Gwanghaegun’s rule. The fortress is
Donggureung, Hongyureung, Gwangneung,
currently a popular hiking spot as the road
Sareung and Yeongnyeongneung, scattered
along the fortress walls are not too steep
across Guri, Namyangju, Goyang and Paju
and
of Gyeonggi-do. These royal tombs contain
Namhansanseong fortress was designated
important information on the philosophy,
as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
well
maintained.
In
2014,
political history and creative aestheticism of Joseon.
10. Gangwon-do Area: 20,569 km2 Population: 1,562,000
Namhansanseong Fortress : Like Bukhansanseong fortress, Namhansanseong fortress was built during the Joseon dynasty to
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defend the nation’s then-capital, Hanyang.
Gangwon-do is a province located in the
This structure is currently designated as
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and its provincial administration is seated
11. Chungcheongbuk-do
in Chuncheon. The province originally belonged to the territory of Goguryeo (37
Area: 7,407 km2 Population: 1,613,000
BCE-668), and its current name was given just after the foundation of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The province borders the East Sea and has a mountainous terrain, and is famous for specialties such as honey, deer antler, ginseng, pine nut, potato, sweet corn, cuttlefish and Pollack as well as tourist attractions such as Seoraksan Mountain, Woljeongsa Temple, Ojukheon House, and the Eight Scenic Beauties of
With its provincial seat located in
Gwandong.
Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do is well known as Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only province that is not bordering the sea. The area was
Joseon Royal Tombs: Located in
regarded as a strategic point during the
Gangwon-do is a Joseon-era royal tomb,
Three Kingdoms Period (57 BCE-668) and
Jangneung, where the dynastyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sixth
often became a cause for military conflicts
ruler, King Danjong, is buried. The tomb is
among them. The province, whose current
a tangible evidence showing the tradition
name was given when Joseon was under
of ancestral worshipping faithfully
the rule of King Gojong, is rich with natural
maintained in the Joseon Dynasty.
resources, which contributed to the development of mining and manufacturing industries. Tourist attractions include the Songnisan National Park, the Eight Scenic Beauties of Danyang, Sangdangsan Mountain and Hwayangdong Valley.
12. Chungcheongnam-do Area: 8,204 km2 Population: 2,123,000 Chungcheongnam-do is located in the
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whose provincial administration is seated in Jeonju. It was part of Jeolla-do according to an administrative reform introduced during the reign of King Hyeonjong (r. 1010-1031) of Goryeo, and became an independent province in 1896 when Joseon was under the rule of King Gojong (r. 1863-1907). The province is Korea’s major producer of midwestern part of Korea and its provincial
various agricultural products including rice
administration is seated in Hongseong-gun.
and barley, and well known for Gimje’s
The province was called Ungcheon during
alluvial gold and Jangsu’s molybdenum.
the Unified Silla Period (676-932) and
Main tourist destinations include Gwanghallu
Hanamdo during the Goryeo Period (918-
Pavilion, Ojakgyo Bridge, Naejangsan
1392). The current name was given when
Mountain,
Joseon was under the rule of King Gojong.
Geumsansa Temple.
Naejangsa
Temple,
and
The province has wide open farming fields and many tourist attractions such as Hyeonchungsa Shrine, King Muryeong’s
Gochang Dolmen Site: A total of 447
Tomb, Chilbaeguichong Tomb, Onyang Hot
dolmens are dotted in and around the
Spa Resort, and Asan Lake.
villages of Jungnim-ri and Dosan-ri of Gochang-eup, and Sanggap-ri of Asan-
13. Jeollabuk-do
myeon in Gochang-gun, Jeollabuk-do, forming Korea’ s largest cluster of prehistoric
Area: 8,067 km2 Population: 1,895,000
tombs. The dolmens are in various sizes weighing ten to three hundred tons, and they also come in various shapes, from table to box shapes.
Jeollabuk-do is a province located in the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula
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14. Jeollanam-do Area: 12,270 km2 Population: 1,931,000
Many of these megalithic remains have been discovered recently and hence exhibit their original condition. The site also contains a quarry where stones were Jeollanam-do
is
located
in
the
obtained for the dolmen construction
southwestern end of the Korean Peninsula
which provides valuable information on the
and its provincial administration is seated
techniques used to obtain and carry stones,
in Muan. It became part of Jeolla-do when
and to build the prehistoric monuments.
the medieval Korean kingdom Goryeo was under the reign of King Hyeonjong (r.
15. Gyeongsangbuk-do
1010-1031) and was given the current name and status during the reign of King Gojong (r. 1863-1907). The province is
Area: 19,029 km2 Population: 2,746,000
widely regarded as Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest granary and produces coal (Hwasun), copper and gold (Suncheon). Major tourist attractions include Mudeungsan Mountain, Gohado Island, Admiral Yi Sun-sinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Monument, Songgwangsa Temple, and Byeokpajeong Pavilion.
Hwasun Dolmen Site: About 500 dolmens are scattered along a 10km-long valley running through Hyosan-ri of Dogok-myeon and Daesin-ri of Chunyang-
Gyeongsangbuk-do is a province located
myeon, Hwasun-gun of Jeollanam-do.
in the southeastern part of the Korean
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peninsula whose administrative seat is in
Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju. The
Daegu. The province was a core part of Silla
temple was built by Kim Dae-seong when
(57 BCE- 936), and was given its current
Silla
name and status through an administrative
Gyeongdeok, and features a cave with
reform adopted during the reign of King
domed ceiling built with white granite to
Gojong (r. 1863-1907). It is surrounded by
enshrine Buddha Seokgamoni surrounded
many mountains, and has a flat plain that
by Buddhist saints and guards. The
produces a variety of crops such as rice,
delightfully simple design combined with
barley, soy beans, tobacco, apple and
superbly carved statues makes it one of the
cotton. Fishery is an important source of
world’ s greatest works of Buddhist art. The
income for many towns and villages lined
temple, along with Bulguksa Temple, was
along the eastern seacoast. The POSCO
added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites
steel plants in Pohang and the Gumi
list in 1995.
was
under
the
rule
of
King
Industrial Complex form Korea’s largest inland industrial manufacturer while Gyeongju contains a wealth of Silla remains.
Seokguram Grotto: This cave temple designated as Korea’s National Treasure No.24 is located at the midslope of
Bulguksa Temple: Located on the foot of Tohamsan Mountain in Jinhyeon-dong of Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Bulguksa Temple is designated as Historic Site No. 1. The temple was established in 528, the 15th year of the King Beopheung, by Lady Yeongje, the king’s mother, and Lady Giyun, his queen consort, and expanded by Kim Dae-seong in 751, the 10th year of the King Gyeongdeok’ s rule. It is one of the two greatest works of Korean Buddhist art along
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with Seokguram Grotto and has a number
of Silla Buddhism; and Sanseong Zone
of treasures such as the Bulguksa Three-
displaying the features of military facilities
story Stone Pagoda, Dabotap Pagoda,
built to defend the royal capital of Silla. A
and Baegungyo and Yeonhwagyo
total of 52 cultural treasures protected by
Bridges. Both temples were designated as
the law are in the District.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1995, and the temple is the headquarters of the 11th Parish of Jogye Order in Korean Buddhism.
Historic Villages of Korea Hahoe and Yangdong: Hahoe Village in Andong is a â&#x20AC;&#x153; single-clan villageâ&#x20AC;? established by the Ryu clan of Pungsan in Gyeongju Historic District: The Gyeongju
the 1600s which still maintains the original
Historic District has preserved priceless
layout with old houses and institutions
historical and cultural remains of
including a private Neo-Confucian
Buddhism and the royal capital of Silla (57
Academy (Seowon). The village contains
BCE-935) for a millennium.
some superb examples of traditional
In the Gyeongju Historic District, which
Korean architecture reflecting the life of
was added to the World Heritage Sites list
the literati class of mid Joseon such as
in December 2000, there are a variety of
Yangjindang Hall, Chunghyodang Hall,
cultural remains that help grasp the history
Bukchondaek House, and Byeongsan
and culture of Silla at a glance. The District
Seowon which is largely regarded as a
is divided into five zones: Namsan Zone
masterpiece of Joseon-era academy
which is a treasury of Korean Buddhist art;
buildings.
Wolseong Zone containing the palace site of a millennium kingdom; Daeneungwon
Yangdong Village is located at a site 16 km
Zone, the burial site of Silla royals;
northeast from Gyeongju, the ancient
Hwangnyongsa Zone storing the essence
capital of Silla, following Hyeongsangang
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River, and is designated as Important Folk
administration office located in the city of
Material No. 1890. The village, set up on an
Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do was part of
auspicious place in terms of Pungsu (or
the Silla territory in the Three Kingdoms
Feng Shui) principles, maintains the original
Period (57 BCE-668) and its current name
layout with houses built when the village was
and status were given when Joseon was
relishing prosperity, and has a number of
under the rule of King Gojong (r. 1863-
buildings designated by the Korean
1907). The weather is milder than most
government as Treasures and Important
other Korean provinces, and the province
Folk Materials. The two villages were
has more precipitation and fertile farmlands
originally founded in the 14th and 15th
around the Nakdonggang estuary producing
century and maintain great examples of the
rice, barley, soybean and apple. The
Korean traditional villages built to be in
province’s southern part bordering the sea
harmony with nature. Entire villages and
features ria coastlines embracing important
individual houses provide fine examples of
seaports such as Busan and Tongyeong.
the Korean traditional architecture and
Trade and fishery are two major industries of
landscapes created and chosen according
the province, and there are some of Korea’ s
to Confucian principles. The villagers have
most prosperous industrial complexes in
preserved traditional lifestyle and culture
Ulsan and Changwon. Tourist attractions
based on Confucianism, as their hometown
include ancient Buddhist monasteries of
was the center of Confucian education in the
Haeinsa and Tongdosa, Haeundae Beach,
Joseon era.
Hansando Island and Noryangjin Battlefield.
16. Gyeongsangnam-do Depositories for the Tripitaka Area: 10,534 km2 Population: 3,436,000
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Koreana Woodblocks: The Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks stored in a depository
A province located in the southeastern part
in Haeinsa Temple are known to contain the
of the Korean Peninsula with its provincial
world’s most perfect edition of Buddhist
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scriptures and widely admired for the
wooden buildings maintained in the early
elaborate
the
Joseon period and whose architectural
remarkable development of woodblock
carving
displaying
beauty is combined with scientific
printing in medieval Korea. The temple
knowledge used to create a perfect
depositories built in the 15th century are
environment
also regarded as priceless treasures as
woodblocks in a nature- friendly manner.
they provide a near perfect condition for
The depositories store a collection of
safe storage of the woodblocks. The
81,258 woodblocks carved with about 52
buildings also exhibit superb architectural
million characters of the Tripitaka with no
beauty.
errors or wrong types. Both the
The scripture depositories in Haeinsa
depositories and the woodblocks are now
Temple contain over 80,000 woodblocks
regarded as an important part of the
of the Buddhist canon of scriptures
world’ s cultural heritage for their historical
elaborately carved by Goryeo artisans in
background, beauty and content.
for
the
storage
of
the 13th century. Also the oldest buildings remaining in the emple, the two wooden
17. Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
buildings stand side by side, one in the north and the other in the south, and are fairly large each with a 15-kan (each kan
Area: 1,849 km2 Population: 630,000
being the space between four columns, roughly 3.3 square meters) structure. The buildings are known to be the world’s only structures specially built for the purpose of storing the Tripitaka. The buildings show a great example of Korean traditional
Korea’s largest island located southwest of mainland Korea, Jeju-do is a volcanic island in an oval shape, 31 km south to north and 73 km east to west, and Korea’ s smallest province. Jeju-do was separated from Jeollanam-do in 1946 to become an independent administrative
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division, and promoted to a special autonomous province in 2006. Jejudo’s main industries are stock-farming, farming, forestry, fishery and tourism, and the island is famous for its Haenyeo “sea ( women” diving into the sea to harvest seafood) and horses. Tourist attractions enjoying nationwide reputation include Baengnokdam Crater, Samseonghyeol Shrine, Yongduam Rock, Manjanggul Cave, and Cheonjiyeon Waterfalls. landscape. The lava tubes around Geomun Oreum are known to have formed some Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes
100,000 to 300,000 years ago, and include Bengduigul, Manjanggul, Gimnyeong -gul, Yongcheon Donggul and Dangcheo -mul Donggul that are designated as World Heritage Sites. The volcanoes, volcanic caves, and rare and endangered plants of the island make Jejudo an academically important place for studying the ecosystem and the formation of volcanoes. Also, the Hallasan Mountain
The World Heritage Sites in Jeju include
natural reservation area is a valuable natural
Hallasan Mountain, Seongsan Ilchulbong
heritage for its beautiful scenery, vegetation
Peak, Geomun Oreum Peak, and some lava
and unique geographical features.
tubes.
Thanks to the island’s fantastic natural
Hallasan Mountain is the tallest mountain
heritage, the Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava
and the only shield volcano in South Korea
Tubes were added to the UNESCO World
while Ilchulbong Peak in Seongsan is one of
Heritage Sites list in the 31st World Heritage
about 360 cinder cones scattered around
Convention held in Christ Church, New
the island that provide a fantastic coastal
Zealand in June 2007.
*Images courtesy of the Cultural Heritage Administration and respective city and provincial governments *Updated July 2015
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Directory
Directory KOTRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Overseas Network Region
City
Fax
Homepage
(65)6426-7200
(65)6223-5850
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/singapore
Yangon
(95-1)255453~6
(95-1)255457
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/yangon
Dhaka
(880-2)984-4218, 984-2357
(880-2)984-3068
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/dhaka
Hochiminh city
(84-8)3822-3944/ 3950
(84-8)3822-3941
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/hochiminh www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/hanoi
Hanoi
(84-4)3946-0511~8
(84-4)3946-0519/20
Phnom penh
(855-23)999-099
(855-23)211-598
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/phnompenh
Colombo Kuala lumpur
(94-11)2597494 (60-3)2117-7100
(94-11)2501818 (60-3)2142-2107
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/colombo www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/kualalumpur
Asia
New delhi
(91-124)4628-500
(91-124)4628-501
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/newdelhi
&
Chennai
(91-44)2433-7280
(91-44)2433-7281
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/chennai
Oceania
Mumbai
(91-22)4925-5400
(91-22)4925-5454
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/mumbai
Jakarta
(62-21)574-1522
(62-21)572-2187
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/jakarta
Japan
Bangkok
(66-2)663-6900~8
(66-2)261-1232~3
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/bangkok
Karachi
(92-21)3530-3771~3774
(92-21)3530-3778
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/karachi
Manila
(63-2)893-1183/3244 (63-2)817-3369
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/manila
Auckland
(64-9)373-5792
(64-9)373-2952
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/auckland
Sydney
(61-2)9264-5199
(61-2)9264-5299
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/sydney
Melbourne
(61-3)9860-0500
(61-3)9860-0599
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/melbourne
Vientiane
(856-21)455-080
(856-21)455-081
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/vientiane
Surabaya
(62-31)534-7332
(62-31)534-7320
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/surabaya
Tokyo
(81-3)3214-6951
(81-3)3214-6950
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/tokyo
Osaka
(81-6)6262-3831
(81-6)6262-4607
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/osaka
Fukuoka
(81-92)473-2005
(81-92)473-2007
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/fukuoka
Nagoya
(81-52)561-3936
(81-52)561-3945
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/nagoya
Shanghai
China
(86-21)6219-6015, (86-21)5108-8771~2 6236-8211
Beijing
(86-10)6410-6162
Dalian
(86-411)8253-0051/3 (86-411)8253-0050
Guangzhou Chengdu
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Telephone
Singapore
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(86-10)6505-2310
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/shanghai www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/beijing www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/dalian
(86-20)2208-1600
(86-20)2208-1636
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/guangzhou
(86-28)8672-3501~6
(86-28)8672-3507
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/chengdu
Region
City Qingdao
China
North
Fax
Homepage www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/qingdao
Xian
(86-29)8883-1060
(86-29)8883-1056
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/xian
Wuhan
(86-27)8555-0118
(86-27)8555-0120
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/wuhan
Changsha
(86-731)8564-0080
(86-731)8564-0070
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/changsha
Hong Kong
(852)2545-9500
(852)2815-0487
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/hongkong www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/taipei
Taipei
(886-2)2725-2324
(886-2)2757-7240
Chongqing
(86-23)6039-1005
(86-23)6039-1009
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/chongqing
Hangzhou
(86-571)8110-3099
(86-571)8110-3098
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/hangzhou
Zhengzhou
(86-371)8616-3927~200 (86-371)8616-3930
Xiamen
(86-592)210-3190~22 (86-592)210-3193
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/xiamen
(86-24)3137-0770
(86-24)3137-0773
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/shenyang
Shenyang
America
Telephone
(86-532)8388-7931/4 (86-532)8388-7935
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/zhengzhou
Shenzhen
(86-755)8335-9991
(86-755)8335-9880
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/shenzhen
Tianjin Nanjing
(86-22)2329-6631
(86-22)2329-6634
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/tianjin
(86-25)8328-8991
(86-25)8328-8995
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/nanjing
New York
(1-212)826-0900
(1-212)888-4930
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/newyork www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/losangeles
Los Angeles
(1-323)954-9500
(1-323)954-1707
Chicago
(1-312)644-4323
(1-312)644-4879
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/chicago
Dallas
(1-972)243-9300
(1-972)243-9301
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/dallas
Washington DC (1-202)857-7919
(1-202)525-2769
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/washingtond
Silicon Valley
(1-408)432-5000
(1-408)432-5056
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/siliconvalley
Miami
(1-305)537-9820
(1-305)537-9819
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/miami
Detroit
(1-248)619-1601
(1-248)619-1615
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/detroit
Toronto
(1-416)368-3399
(1-416)368-2893
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/toronto
Vancouver
(1-604)683-1820 687-7322
(1-604)687-6249
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/vancouver
Mexico city
(52-55)5514-3173/3174
(52-55)5514-3170
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/mexico%20city
Santo Domingo
(1-809)567-9733
(1-809)567-9737
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/santodomingo
Guatemala Caracas
(502)2367-2347/9 (58-212)750-2215
(502)2367-2350 (58-212)750-2218
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/guatemala www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/caracas
Sao paulo
(55-11)3175-3030
(55-11)3175-3031
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/saopaulo
Buenos Aires
(54-11)4312-0033
(54-11)4312-7755
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/buenosaires
(56-2)2204-9833
Central
Santiago
(56-2)2362-9991
and South
Bogota Panama
(57-1)637-5099 (57-1)637-9238 (507)264-8105/7970 (507)214-9717
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/bogota www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/panama
America
Lima
(51-1)437-4341
(51-1)437-7167
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/lima
Havana
(53-7)204-1020/ 1117/1165
(53-7)204-1209
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/havana
(55-21)2172-0902
(55-21)2172-0902
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/riodejaneiro
kotraparaguay@kotra.or.kr
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/asuncion
Riodejaneiro Asuncion
Europe
(595-21)238-1699 328-7111
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/santiago
Quito Frankfurt
(593-2)2237-111, (49-69)2429-920/9
(593-2)2908-450 (49-69)2535-89
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/quito www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/frankfurt
Hamburg
(49-40)3405-740
(49-40)3405-7474
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/hamburg
Munich
(49-89)2424-2630
(49-89)2424-2639
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/munich
Athens
(30-210)654-3623~4 (30-210)6543-508
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/athens
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Region
City Amsterdam Copenhagen
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/copenhagen
(45)3332-6654 (40-21)233-2174
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/bucharest
Brussels
(32-2)203-2142
(32-2)203-0751
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/brussels
Sofia
(359-2)969-5030
(359-2)969-5033
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/sofia
(46-8)308-090
(46-8)306-190
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/stockholm
Zurich
(41-44)503-5300
(41-44)202-4318
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/zurich
Madrid
(34-91)556-6241
(34-91)556-6868
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/madrid
London
(44-20)7520-5300
(44-20)7240-2367
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/london
Vienna
(43-1)586-3876
(43-1)586-3979
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/vienna
Milano Prague
(39-02)795813 (420)245-005-650
(39-02)798235 (420)245-005-651
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/milano www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/prague
Zagreb
(385-1)4815-101
(385-1)4818-821
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/zagreb
Warsaw
(48-22)520-6230
(48-22)520-6231
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/warsaw www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/paris
Paris
(33-1)55-35-88
(33-1)55-35-88-89
(358-9)682-9490
(358-9)682-94910
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/helsinki
Budapest
(36-1)201-8474/6368
(36-1)488-0184
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/budapest
Moscow Vladivostok
(7-495)258-1627~8 (7-423)240-7104
(7-495)258-1634 (7-423)240-7075
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/moscow www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/vladivostok
Novosibirsk
(7-383)319-6508/6509 070-7001-0607
(7-383)222-7805
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/novosibirsk
Helsinki
Baku
(994-12)436-7560/1 (994-12)436-7562
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/baku
Kiev
(380-44)495-2951
(380-44)495-2978
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/kiev
(7-727)274-18-28
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/almaty
Almaty Tashkent
(7-727)245-94-93, 070-7735-8988
(998-71)140-0215/6 (998-71)140-0217
Saint Petersburg (7-812)241-0033 Ulan Bator
East
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/saintpetersburg
(976)7711-0140
(976)7711-0142 (971-4)450-4350
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/ulaanbaatar
Dubai
(971-4)450-4360 (218-91)321-8274
Istanbul
(90-212)325-3646
(90-212)325-3642
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/istanbul
Riyadh
(966-11)273-4496
(966-11)273-4750
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/riyadh
(212-522)99-45-13
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/casablanca
(213-21)69-42-09
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/alger www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/muscat
Alger
(212-522)98-96-27/ 98-46-36 (213-21)60-44-51, 69-41-94, 69-42-03
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/dubai www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/tripoli
Muscat
(968)2411-7011~3
(968)2411-7014
Amman
(962-6)5831-045
(962-6)5831-015
Baghdad
(964-772)224-4629
n/a
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/amman www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/baghdad
Tehran
(98-21)2620-6711
(98-21)2620-6698
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/tehran
Tel aviv
(972-3)639-6488
(972-3)639-6489
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/telaviv
Cairo
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www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/tashkent
Tripoli
Casablanca
Middle
Homepage www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/amsterdam
(45)3312-6658
Stockholm
CIS
Fax (31-20)673-6918
(40-21)233-2172~3
Bucharest
Europe
Telephone (31-20)673-0555
(20-2)2380-0072/0092 (20-2)2359-9178
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/cairo
Kuwait
(965)2243-6933,
(965)2243-6948
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/kuwait
Damascus
(962-6)5381-045 (963)311-5015
(962-6)5831-015
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/damascus
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Region
City
Middle East
Doha
Telephone
Nairobi Lagos
Africa
Fax
(974)4016-2603 (254-20)222-928, 2220-458 (234-1)448-5999, 280-5889
Homepage
(974)4016-2602
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/doha
(254-20)315-706
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/nairobi
(234-1)448-5998
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/lagos
(27-11)784-2983
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/johannesburg
Johannesburg
(27-11)784-2940
Dar es Salaam
(255-22)292-2201/2 (255-22)292-2200
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/daressalaam
Addis ababa
(251-113)204305
(251-113)204396
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/addisababa
Khartoum
(249-1)8349-8814 8349-8845
(249-1)8349-8860
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/khartoum
Accra
(233-302)764-367 (243-81)326-6920
(233-302)762-918
Kinshasa
-
www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/accra www.kotra.or.kr/KBC/kinshasa
Embassies and Consulates in Korea Nation Afghanistan
Telephone 82-2-793-3535
Fax 82-2-795-2662
Homepage N/A
Algeria
82-2-794-5034/5
82-2-794-5040
www.algerianemb.or.kr
Angola
82-2-792-8463
82-2-792-8467
www.angolaembassy.or.kr
Argentina
82-2-796-8144
82-2-792-5820
N/A
Australia
82-2-2003-0100/0111
82-2-2003-0196
www.southkorea.embassy.gov.au/seol/home.html
82-2-732-9071/2
82-2-732-9486
www.bmeia.gv.at/kr/botschaft/seoul.html
Austria Azerbaijan
82-2-797-1765/6
82-2-797-1767
www.azembassy.co.kr/v1
Bangladesh
82-2-796-4056/7
82-2-790-5313
N/A www.belarus.or.kr
Belarus
82-2-2237-8171/8173
82-2-2237-8174
Belgium
82-2-749-0381
82-2-797-1688
www.diplomatie.be/seoulfr
Bolivia
82-2-318-1767
82-2-3789-2757
www.boliviakorea.com http://eul.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br
Brazil
82-2-738-4970
82-2-738-4974
Brunei
82-2-790-1078/9
82-2-790-1084
N/A
Bulgaria
82-2-794-8625/6
82-2-794-8627
N/A
Cambodia
82-2-3785-1041
82-2-3785-1040
N/A
Canada
82-2-3783-6000
82-2-3783-6239
www.canadainternational.gc.ca/korea-coree
Chile
82-2-779-2610
82-2-779-2615
www.coreachile.org
China
82-2-738-1038
82-2-738-1077
www.chinaemb.or.kr/kor
Colombia
82-2-720-1369
82-2-725-6959
N/A
Congo
82-2-722-7958
82-2-722-7998
N/A
Costa Rica
82-2-707-9249
82-2-707-9255
N/A
82-2-3785-0561/2
82-2-3785-0564
http://cotedivoireembassy.or.kr
82-2-725-6765, 82-2-7220-645
82-2-734-6452
www.mzv.cz/seoul
Cote d' Ivoire Czech Republic Denmark
82-2-795-4187
82-2-796-0986
sydkorea.um.dk
Dominican Republic
82-2-756-3513
82-2-756-3514
www.embadom.or.kr
Ecuador
82-2-739-2401/2
82-2-739-2355
N/A
Egypt
82-2-749-0787/9
82-2-795-2588
N/A
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Nation El Salvador
Fax
Homepage
82-2-753-3456
N/A
Ethiopia
82-2-790-9766
82-2-790-0156
N/A
Fiji
82-2-792-6396
82-2-792-6397
N/A
Finland
82-2-732-6737
82-2-723-4969
www.finland.or.kr
France
82-2-3149-4300
82-2-3149-4310
www.ambafrance-kr.org
Gabon
82-2-793-9575/6
82-2-793-9574
N/A
Georgia
82-2-792-7118
82-2-792-3118
N/A
Germany
82-2-748-4114
82-2-748-4161
www.seoul.diplo.de
Ghana
82-2-3785-1427
82-2-3785-1428
www.ghanaembassy.or.kr
Greece
82-2-729-1401
82-2-729-1482
N/A
Guatemala
82-2-771-7582/8
82-2-771-7584
N/A
Honduras
82-2-738-8482-2
82-2-738-8403
N/A
Hungary
82-2-792-2105
82-2-792-2109
www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet/KR/en/mainpage.htm
India
www.indembassy.or.kr
82-2-798-4257
82-2-796-9534
Indonesia
82-2-783-5675/7
82-2-780-4280
www.indonesiaseoul.org/indexkorea.php
Iran
82-2-793-7751/3
82-2-792-7052
http://seoul.mfa.ir
Iraq
N/A
82-2-790-4282-2/3
82-2-790-4206
Ireland
82-2-721-7200
82-2-774-6458
www.embassyofireland.or.kr
Israel
82-2-3210-8500
82-2-3210-8555
http://embassies.gov.il/seoul
Italy
82-2-750-0200/201
82-2-797-5560
www.ambseoul.esteri.it/ambasciata_seoul
82-2-2170-5200
82-2-734-4528
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/
Jordan
82-2-318-2897
82-2-318-3644
N/A
Kazakhstan
82-2-379-3714
82-2-395-3766
www.kazembassy.org
Kenya
82-2-3785-2903/4
82-2-3785-2905
www.kenya-embassy.or.kr
Kuwait
82-2-749-3688
82-2-749-3687
N/A
Kyrgyz Republic
82-2-379-0951
82-2-379-0953
N/A
Japan
Laos
82-2-796-1713
82-2-796-1771
N/A
Lebanon
82-2-794-6482
82-2-794-6485
N/A
82-2-797-6001/2
82-2-797-6007
N/A
82-2-795-9203
82-2-794-5480
www.malaysia.or.kr
82-2-798-1694/5
82-2-790-0939
http://embamex.sre.gob.mx/corea
82-2-2266-8228/9229
82-2-2266-8227
www.mongolembassy.com
Libya Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Morocco
82-2-793-6249
82-2-792-8178
N/A
Myanmar
82-2-790-3814/6
82-2-790-3817
N/A
Nepal
www.nepembseoul.gov.np
82-2-3789-9770/1
82-2-736-8848
Netherlands
82-2-311-8600
82-2-311-8650
http://southkorea.nlembassy.org
New Zealand
82-2-3701-7700
82-2-3701-7701
www.nzembassy.com/korea www.nigerianembassy.or.kr
Nigeria
82-2-797-2370/3280
82-2-796-1848
Norway
82-2-727-7100
82-2-727-7199
www.norway.or.kr
Oman
82-2-790-2431
82-2-790-2430
N/A
Pakistan
82-2-796-8252
82-2-796-0313
www.pkembassy.or.kr/kor/
Panama
82-2-734-8610/2
82-2-734-8613
N/A
Papua New Guinea
82-2-2198-5771
82-2-2198-5779
www.papuanewguineaembassy.kr
82-2-792-8335/1173
82-2-792-8334
www.embaparcorea.org/korea
82-2-757-1735/7
82-2-757-1738
N/A
Paraguay Peru
166
Telephone 82-2-753-3432/3
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Nation
Telephone
Fax
Homepage
Philippines
82-2-796-7387
82-2-796-0827
www.philembassy-seoul.com
Poland
82-2-723-9681
82-2-723-9680
www.mfa.gov.pl
Portugal
82-2-3675-2251
82-2-3675-2250
www.portugalseoul.com
Qatar
82-2-798-2444/6
82-2-790-1027
N/A
Republic of South Africa
82-2-2077-5900
82-2-792-4856
www.southafrica-embassy.or.kr
Romania
82-2-797-4924
82-2-794-3114
N/A
Russian Federation
82-2-752-0630
82-2-752-1407
www.russian-embassy.org
Rwanda
82-2-798-1052
82-2-798-1054
http://rwanda-embassy.or.kr
82-2-739-0631/4
82-2-739-0041
N/A
Senegal
82-2-745-5554
82-2-745-5524
N/A
Serbia
82-2-797-5109
82-2-790-6109
N/A
82-2-774-2464~7
82-2-773-2465
www.mfa.gov.sg/seoul/
82-2-794-3981
82-2-794-3982
N/A www.exteriores.gob.es/Embajadas/SEUL/ko/Paginas/inicio.aspx
Saudi Arabia
Singapore Slovakia Spain
82-2-794-3581/2
82-2-796-8207
Sri Lanka
82-2-735-2966/7
82-2-737-9577
N/A
82-2-793-8692
82-2-793-8693
www.sudanembassy.co.kr www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Seoul
Sudan Sweden
82-2-3703-3700
82-2-3703-3701/2
Switzerland
82-2-739-9511
82-2-737-9392
www.eda.admin.ch/seoul.html
Taipei
82-2-399-2780
82-2-730-1296
www.roc-taiwan.org/KR
Thailand
82-2-795-3098
82-2-798-3448
www.thaiembassy.org/seoul
Timor Leste
82-2-797-6151
82-2-797-6152
N/A
Tunisia
82-2-790-4334/5
82-2-790-4333
N/A
Turkey
82-2-3780-1600
82-2-797-8546
www.seul.be.mfa.gov.tr
UAE
82-2-790-3235
82-2-790-3238
uae-embassy.ae/Embassies/kr
Ukraine
82-2-790-5696
82-2-790-5697
http://korea.mfa.gov.ua/en
United Kingdom
82-2-3210-5500
82-2-725-1738
http://ukinrok.fco.gov.uk/en
82-2-6245-3179/3180
82-2-6245-3181
www.embrou.or.kr
Uruguay USA
82-2-397-4114
82-2-735-3904
http://seoul.usembassy.gov
Uzbekistan
82-2-574-6554
82-2-578-0576
www.uzbekistan.or.kr
Venezuela
82-2-732-1546~7
82-2-732-1548
www.venezuelaemb.or.kr/index.asp
82-2-720-5124
82-2-739-2064
www.vietnamembassy-seoul.org
Vietnam
Government Bodies and Semi-Governmental Organizations Category
Name Ministry of Strategy and Finance Ministry of Science and ICT and Future Planning
Government Bodies
Telephone
Homepage
82-44-215-2114
www.mosf.go.kr
82-1335
www.msip.go.kr
Ministry of Education
82-2-6222-6060 www.moe.go.kr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
82-2-2100-2114 www.mofa.go.kr
Ministry of Unification
82-2-2100-5722 www.unikorea.go.kr
Ministry of Juctice
82-2-2110-3000 www.moj.go.kr
Ministry of National Defense
82-2-748-1111
www.mnd.go.kr
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Category
Name Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs
Government Bodies
Local Governments
SemiGovernmental Organizations
168
Telephone 82-2-2100-3399
Homepage www.mospa.go.kr
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism 82-44-203-2000
www.mcst.go.kr
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
82-2-6196-9100
www.mafra.go.kr
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
82-1577-0900
www.motie.go.kr
Ministry of Health and Welfare
82-129
www.mw.go.kr
Ministry of Environmant
82-44-201-6568
www.me.go.kr
Ministry of Employment and Labor
82-1350
www.moel.go.kr
Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
82-2-2100-6000
www.mogef.go.kr
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
82-1599-0001
www.molit.go.kr
Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
82-110
www.mof.go.kr
Seoul Metropolitan Government
82-120
www.seoul.go.kr
Incheon Metropolitan City
82-32-120
www.incheon.go.kr
Busan Metropolitan City
82-51-120
www.busan.go.kr
Gwangju Metropolitan City
82-62-120
www.gwangju.go.kr
Daegu Metropolitan City
82-53-120
www.daegu.go.kr
Daejeon Metropolitan City
82-42-120
www.daejeon.go.kr
Ulsan Metropolitan City
82-52-120
www.ulsan.go.kr
Gyeonggi-do
82-31-120
www.gg.go.kr
Gangwon-do
82-33-120, 82-33-254-2011
www.provin.gangwon.kr
Chungcheongbuk-do
82-43-220-2114
www.cb21.net
Chungcheongnam-do
82-41-120, 82-41-635-2000
www.chungnam.net
Jeollabuk-do
82-63-280-2486
www.jeonbuk.go.kr
Jeollanam-do
82-61-286-2063
www.jeonnam.go.kr
Gyeongsangbuk-do
82-53-959-0114
www.gb.go.kr
Gyeongsangnam-do
82-55-211-2114
www.gsnd.net
Jeju Special Self-governing Province
82-64-120
www.jeju.go.kr
Sejong Metropolitan Autonomous City
82-44-300-3114
www.sejong.go.kr
The National Assembly of the
82-2-788-3656/
Republic of Korea
82-3664
Cheongwadae, Office of the President
82-2-730-5800
www.assembly.go.kr www.president.go.kr
Korea Agro-Fisheries&Food Trade Cor. 82-61-931-114
www.at.or.kr
Korea Land & Housing Corporation
82-55-922-5114
http://world.lh.or.kr
Korea Tourism Organization
82-33-738-3000
http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr
Korea National Oil Corporation
82-52-216-2114
www.knoc.co.kr
Korea Water Resources Corporation
82-42-629-3114, 82-1577-0500
www.kwater.or.kr
Korea Electric Power Corporation
82-61-345-3114
http://home.kepco.co.kr/kepco
The Korea Chamber of Commerce 82-2-6050-3114 & Industry
www.korcham.net
The Federation of Small Business
www.fki.or.kr
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82-2-3771-0114
Category
Semi-
Name
Telephone
The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
82-2-6050-3114
www.korcham.net
The Federation of Small Business
82-2-3771-0114
www.fki.or.kr
Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute
82-1577-5500
www.kftc.or.kr
The Korea Commercial Arbitration Board
82-2-551-2000
www.kcab.or.kr
Seoul Business Agency
82-1577-7119
www.sba.seoul.kr
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
82-1588-3884
www.ksure.or.kr
Korea Exim Bank
82-2-3779-6114
www.koreaexim.go.kr
Korea Accreditation Board
82-43-927-1330
www.kab.or.kr
82-111
www.nis.go.kr
Governmental National Intelligence Service Organizations
Homepage
Financial Services Commission
82-2-2156-8000
www.fsc.go.kr
Fair Trade Commission
82-44-200-4326
www.ftc.go.kr
Korean National Police Agency
82-182
www.police.go.kr
National Tax Service
82-126, 82-1588-0560
www.nts.go.kr
Korea Customs Service
82-1577-8577
www.customs.go.kr
82-42-481-4499
www.smba.go.kr
Statistics Korea
82-2-2012-9114
http://kostat.go.kr
Korean Intellectual Property Office
82-42-481-5073
www.kipo.go.kr
Small and Medium Business Administration
Chambers of Commerce & Foreign Investment Related Bodies Category
Name American Chamber of Commerce
Homepage
82-2-564-2040
www.amchamkorea.org
82-2-2010-8963
www.bcck.or.kr
82-2-554-0245~6
www.canchamkorea.org
82-2-402-4379
www.itcck.org/english
Seoul Japan Club
82-2-739-6962
www.sjchp.co.kr
EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea
82-2-6261-2700
www.ecck.eu
82-2-2268-9505
www.fkcci.com
82-2-3780-4600
http://korea.ahk.de
82-2-2010-8831~2
www.austchamkorea.org
in Korea British Chamber of Commerce in Korea Canadian Chamber of Commerch in Korea Chambers of Commerce
Telephone
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea
French Chamber of Commerce in Korea Korean German Chamber of Commerce & industry Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea
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Category
Foreign Investment Related Bodies
Name
Telephone
Homepage
Invest KOREA
82-1600-7119
www.investkorea.org
Office of the Foreign Investment Ombudsman
82-2-3497-1825
www.i-ombudsman.or.kr
Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
82-1577-0900
www.motie.go.kr
Ministry of Strategy and Finance
82-44-215-2114
www.mosf.go.kr
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
82-2-2100-2114
www.mofa.go.kr
Gyeonggi-do Investment
82-31-8008-2085
www.invest.go.kr
82-31-259-6521
www.gafic.or.kr
Jeonnam Ordinance on Foreign Investment Promotion
82-61-286-5120
www.investkorea.org/ikwork/reg/eng/index.jsp?l_unit =90202&m_unit=90306&code=12901&category=1
Jeonbuk Ordinance on Foreign Investment Promotion
82-63-280-2401
www.investkorea.org/ikwork/reg/eng/index.jsp?l_unit =90202&m_unit=90305&code=12501&category=1
Gyeonggi Association of Foreign-invest Companies
Law, Accounting & Consulting Firms Category
Law Firm
Name
Firm
170
Homepage
82-2-3703-1114
www.kimchang.com
LEE & KO
82-2-772-4000
www.lawleeko.com
Bae, Kim & Lee, LLC
82-2-3404-0000
www.bkl.co.kr
SHIN & KIM
82-2-316-4114
www.shinkim.com
Yulchon LLC
82-2-528-5200
www.yulchon.com
JIPYONG
82-2-6200-1600
www.jipyong.com
Hwang Mok Park
82-2-772-2700
www.hmpj.com
Lee International IP & Law Group
82-2-2279-3631
www.leeinternational.com
JUNGJIN Law
82-2-592-2224
www.jungjinlaw.com
YOUNG-JIN Professional Law Firm 82-2-553-9300 KIM & KIM Law Firm
Accounting
Telephone
KIM & CHANG
www.yjlaw.co.kr
82-2-755-2980/2946 www.kimkimlaw.com
HANOL Law Offices
82-2-6004-2500
www.hanollaw.com
DARAE Law & IP Firm
82-2-3475-7700~1
www.daraelaw.co.kr
SIGONG Law
82-2-561-7123
www.sigonglaw.com
BAAK JANG & PARK Law Firm
82-2-3482-1121/5300 www.lawbjp.com
Sojong Partners
82-2-2112-1114
www.sojong.com
Law Firm Sunmyung
82-2-559-0900
www.smlawyer.co.kr
EYP Lawfirm
82-2-531-8000
www.laweyp.com
KCL
82-2-721-4000
www.kcllaw.com
Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
82-2-3781-3131
www.pwc.com/kr
Deloitte Anjin LLC
82-2-6676-1000
www.deloitteanjin.co.kr
Samjong KPMG LLC
82-2-2112-0001
www.kpmg.com/KR/en
Ernst & Young
82-2-3787-6600
www.ey.com
BDO Daejoo LLC
82-70-7734-2003
http://bdodaejoo.co.kr
Woori Accounting Corporation
82-2-566-8150
www.dfkkorea.com
Baker Tilly Sungto
82-2-517-8333
www.sungto.co.kr
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Accounting Firm
Name
Telephone 82-2-531-7400
www.dasancpa.com
Han Kyung Accounting
82-2-552-2671
www.hko.co.kr
Mazars SeBit Corporation (Mazars Korea)
82-2-3438-2400
www.mazars.kr
Pyeong Jin Accounting Corporation 82-2-516-6908 Consuting
Homepage
Dasan Accounting
82-2-2183-2351~5
Edge Consulting
www.pjac.co.kr www.edgeconsulting.co.kr
Real Estate Agencies in Seoul Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
Jinsol Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-738-4984
82-2-738-4983
Hanil Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-765-2189
82-2-765-2146
Arum Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2233-4800
82-2-220-1147
Kukje Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2233-2525
82-2-2233-2503
Starvil Real Estate co., Ltd.
82-2-798-8990
82-2-798-4560
Samsung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-717-3399
82-2-714-6806
Onnuri Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-796-4955
82-2-796-4946
Eden Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-793-4774
82-2-793-4774
Jinny Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-749-5959
82-2-749-5633
Asian Tigers Real Estate Co.,Ltd
82-2-790-1844
82-2-790-1831
Eaan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-711-0599
82-2-711-5998
Dongwon Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-1035
82-2-792-1036
Peace Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-1006
82-2-792-1033
Landmark Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-4555
82-2-2797-4556
Alps Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-774-1588
82-2-2752-1588
Viva-Consulting Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-5500
82-2-793-5363
33, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 2F, 1, Jongro 46-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 13, Dongho-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 21, Dasan-ro 12-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 53, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul #108, Samsung River Hill Apt. Sangga, 7, Hyochangwon-ro 13-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 10-5, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 1F, 9-1, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 145, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 63, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 8, Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 48, Noksapyeong-daero, 40na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 56, Baekbeom-ro 99-gil, Yongsangu, Seoul 2, UN village 1-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 8, Huam-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 1F, 4-2, Daesagwan-ro 12-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
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English
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Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
LA Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-790-3555
82-2-790-5143
1F, 216, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Nicerent Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-793-8866
82-2-793-8849
211, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
A&A Real Estate Agency
82-2-794-1133
82-2-798-0201
#1009, Hannam Bldg, 211, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Vision 21 Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-798-5454
82-2-798-5437
1F, 30, Daesagwan-ro 24-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
New-Town Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-8200
82-2-797-8208
1F, 120-1, Bogwang-ro, Yongsangu, Seoul
English
Summit Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-765-6820
82-2-765-6821
3F, Woojin Bldg, 196, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Seoul Realty-Net Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-796-7114
82-2-798-0894
3F, Woojin Bldg, 196, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Hansol Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-798-6262
82-2-790-8882
#105, Daeyoung Sangga, 22-5, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Nexus Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-796-5670
82-2-796-5671
2F, 36, Hoenamu-ro 44-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
New-Town Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-703-7888
82-2-703-7891
269-1, Hyochangwon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
C&G Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-790-9105
82-2-790-9105
33, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Prime Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-796-082-23
82-2-796-0024
1F, 141, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
IRE Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-798-9888
82-2-798-9895
49, Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Yongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-7111
82-2-792-7021
7, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
ALL-STAR Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-794-8844
82-2-749-8892
1F, #101, 90, Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Dreamland Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-794-2082-2
82-2-794-9876
21-101, Hangang Mansion Sangga, 248, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Acerent Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-0330
82-2-794-2181
D-207, Yongsan Park xi., 205, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Reamko Realty Corporation
82-2-797-4900
82-2-749-7959
1, UN village-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
82-2-792-2558
82-2-793-0741
84, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
82-2-749-8070
82-2-749-8060
2F, 204, 98, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
82-2-790-0099
-
#101, Pungwon Sangga, 182, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
UN Certified Real Estate Agency Green Certified Real Estate Agency Hi-Rent Certified Real Estate Agency
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Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-0182-2
82-2-797-9794
#101-106, Green Park APT., 64, Seobinggo-ro 51-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Seoul Housing Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-749-7111
82-2-749-9711
1F, 54, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Yongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-0988
82-2-790-1331
1F, 185, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Olive Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-790-9595
82-2-790-9338
1F, 129, Hangang-daero, Yongsangu, Seoul
English
Cheongam Choi Ik-Hyeon Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-716-6100
82-2-716-0079
Haengun Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-797-4201
Rex Certified Real Estate Agency
3-101, Sibeom APT, 16, Ichon-ro
English
14-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Spainish
82-2-782-8101
22-22, Usadan-ro 4-gil, Yongsangu, Seoul
English
82-2-790-8833
82-2-790-8837
27, Sinheung-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
114 Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-711-4088
82-2-711-4089
26-3, Cheongpa-ro 71-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Central Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-798-2121
82-2-798-2125
1F, 23, Noksapyeong-daero 46-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Sinyongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-796-8833
82-2-796-5673
1F, 58, Bogwang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Trapalace Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-756-8959
82-2-756-4554
1F, 37, Sowol-ro 2-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
Itaewon Hanshin Real Estate Agency
82-2-790-2002
82-2-792-3181
1F, 20-1, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
CJ Nine Park Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-706-6666
82-2-703-8300
201-105, CJ Nine Park Sangga, 12, Baekbeom-ro 90da-gil, Seoul
English
Hangangsu Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-9977
82-2-792-0224
#105, Osung Sangga, 22, Ichon-ro 75-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
English
LBA Kangsan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-446-0092
82-2-453-3646
606, Gwangnaru-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
English
Sobaek Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-432-8949
82-2-469-3300
8, Gingorang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
English
Hana Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-444-4949
82-2-444-4995
#105, Hyundai APT Reatail Bldg., 31, Achasan-ro 76-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
English
Cheonjiin Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-458-5151
82-2-876-8242
#101, Hyundai Plaza 522, Achasanro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
English
Janghanpyung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2249-0088
82-2-2247-0211
1F, Younglim Bldg., 27, Cheonho-daero 85-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
English
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Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
174
Shinimun Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-965-4400
82-2-957-2505
40, Sinimun-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul
English Japanese
Kumgang Certified Real Eatate Agency
82-2-977-5775
82-2-972-5776
7, Dongil-ro 157-gil, Jungnang-gu, Seoul
English
Eastern Seoul Invest Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-433-5900
82-2-433-0082
Gangsan Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2292-8799
82-2-2292-8799
5, Wangsimni-ro 21-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
English
Reallight Real Estate Reserch Agency
82-2-498-9669
82-2-498-9766
#101, Hyundai I-park Apt., Sangga, 137, Seongsui-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
English
Orient Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-3672-4400
82-2-3672-4426
1F, 98, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
English
Joeun Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-990-0708
82-2-990-0711
#102, 37, Nohae-ro 63ga-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul
English
Gaon Auction consulting Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-987-0880
82-2-982-1100
Shinwung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-936-1589
82-2-933-9970
#130, 1F, Hyundai Shopping Complx, 48, Hangeulbiseok-ro 15-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul
English
Yesung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-383-2459
82-2-383-2480
99, Yeonseo-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul
English
LBA Moonchanho Realty Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-392-4040
82-2-393-0804
Shinsegae Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-362-1100
82-2-313-2588
24-1, Bugahyeon-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
English
Sinhwa Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-322-1031
82-2-322-0576
44, Sinchon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
English
Yale Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-3141-1233
82-2-3141-1546
B-3, Paradisetel, 157, Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
English
Mapo Station Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-717-0049
82-2-702-2480
Sindaerim Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-375-4489
82-2-490-9114
Hyundai Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-376-7700
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Smart Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-714-7080
82-2-718-7275
B2-4, Pentraus Business Section, 205, Baekbeom-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
English
Saeseoul Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2651-2244
82-2-2651-9966
#104, Mok-dong Apt. 7 Danji A Sangga, 186, Mokdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul
English
LBA Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2692-1113
82-2-2692-1113
5, Gangseo-ro 45-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
English
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#714, Mirabo Tower, 366, Cheonhodaero, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
#501, Nowon B/D, Nohae-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul
101-6, 12, Sinchonnyeok-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
#102, Seil Complex Store, 52, Keunumul-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 188, World Cup buk-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
English
English
English
English
English
#101, Sangam World-cup Park Apt., 6 Danji Sangga, English 55, Sangamsan-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Japanese
Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
Hyundai-I Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2695-4998
82-2-2696-7611
82, Hwagok-ro 31-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
English
LBA Ilsong Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2601-5660
82-2-2606-2282
28, Kkachisan-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
English
Sohn Nelson Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-3662-5555
82-2-3664-0304
#104-12, Ujangsan Hillstate Mall, 348, Gangseo-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
City Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-860-5656
82-2-860-5657
#125, Sindorim Posvill, 102, Saemal-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul
English
Hanbitz Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2688-1144
82-2-2686-7746
113, Gaebong-ro 20-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul
English
Cheongho Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-808-8920
82-2-808-8970
39, Geumha-ro 24-gil, Geumcheongu, Seoul
English
Star Parks Real
#706, Forestel Bldg., 23,
English Japanese Chinese Russian
82-2-6337-1000
82-2-783-0086
Samsung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-814-5848
82-2-824-5114
Shin-Hyundai Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-817-8008
82-2-817-8532
Hana Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-889-7003
82-2-888-6714
#105, Daewoo Apt. Sangga, 27, Gwanak-ro 30-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
English
Banpo114 Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-595-5982
82-2-595-5909
M-14, 49, Sinbanpo-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Posco Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-525-082-24 82-2-587-5911
#102, 35, Seochojungang-ro 2-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Nambuk Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-577-9498
82-2-577-9407
1F, 49, Gangnam-daero 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Dongnam Real Estate Agency
82-2-340-4774
82-2-340-4770
#101, Jinheung APT Retail Bldg., 389, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Daeseong Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-537-1044
82-2-536-2369
#101, Seorae Bldg., 9, Seorae-ro 10-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
82-2-3486-2222
82-2-3486-2021
1435-6, ZoomTech Bldg., 103, Hyoryeong-ro 70-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Century KS Realty Co.,Ltd.
82-2-534-8252
82-2-534-8292
1F, 181, Donggwang-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Hwangkum Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-525-0077
82-2-525-0880
1F, 1, 76, Hyoryeong-ro 34-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English Spainish
Green Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-575-8940
82-2-572-3275
A-908, Twin Tower Officetel, 25, Mabang-ro 10-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Estate Co.,Ltd.
E&E Certified Real estate Agency
Yeouidaebang-ro 65-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
English Japanese
39, Noryangjin-ro 8-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul 103-116, Hyundai Retail Bldg., 40, Noryangjin-ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
English
English
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Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
176
Top Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-522-5355
82-2-522-4288
#103, Anam Sangga, 53, Saimdang-ro 23-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul
English
Fortune Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-525-2779
82-2-525-7728
39, Banpo-daero 28-gil, Seocho-gu,Seoul
English
Sinsegye Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-545-8844
82-2-3444-5400
#105, Hyundai Sangga, 151, Apgujeong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Chungdam Zai Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-511-6644
82-2-540-1335
G&B Lotte Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-548-2002
82-2-540-3953
#101, Daewoong Bldg, 431, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Hankook Certified Estate Agency
82-2-578-0508
82-2-578-0589
#309, Woosung Charactervill, 122, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English Chinese
NewYork Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-529-2089
82-2-529-8207
A-104-2, Academysweet, 21, Eonju-ro 30-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Rexle-Top Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-576-5765
82-2-576-5796
#137, Dogok Rexle Sangga, 221, Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Sambo Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-2214-4494
82-2-3445-9857
8, Bongeunsa-ro 103-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Daejong Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-565-8800
82-2-565-0505
B-8, Daejong Bldg, 435, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Samil Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-543-5885
82-2-514-5833
39, Samseong-ro 119-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
LBA Newstar Parksangwon Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-541-8866
82-2-541-4012
#107, Chunggu Sangga, 5, 1Yeongdong-daero 128-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Office-Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-508-2860
82-2-508-5058
B106, 124, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu,Seoul
English
Namil Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-557-0808
82-2-554-3345
8, Teheran-ro 43-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Global Property Co.,Ltd.
82-2-568-6886
82-2-568-8448
#1212, Samheung Officetel, 329, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Jun, Youngsuk Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-581-3318
82-2-581-3319
#126, Ssangyong Platinum, 46, Teheran-ro 4-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Onnuri Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-558-0601
82-70-7016-0601
#317, 43, Bongeunsa-ro 44-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English
Hanmaru Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-448-2002
82-2-448-5114
#101, Sangga, 314, Seongnaecheon-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul
English
Pureun Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-408-3003
82-2-408-4833
#103, Da Sangga, 359, Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
English
Koa Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-400-5949
82-2-401-0707
#116, Daerim Apt. Sangga, 4, Macheon-ro 7-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul
English Japanese
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33, Hakdong-ro 101-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
English Japanese
English Japanese
Company Name
Telephone
Fax
Address
Language Available
Corea Certified Real Estate Agency LBAleaders Certified Real Estate Agency Cheongdam Certified Real Estate Agency Mirae Certified Real Estate Agency Kain Certified Real Estate Agency Lee Jik Sun Certified Real Estate Agency Sangil Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-400-1310
82-2-400-3830
82-2-456-4989
82-2-456-4997
82-2-413-4488
82-2-3431-8944
82-2-413-2737
82-2-413-4112
82-2-416-1661
82-2-415-1661
82-2-470-8946
82-2-472-4455
82-2-429-6300
82-2-429-6502
1F, 11, Munjeong-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 264-1, Garak-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul #130, Jungang Retail Bldg., 203, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 1F, A-28, Pineapple store, 119, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul #105, Hanyang Sangga, 251, Ogeum-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul 108, Myeongil-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul 1F, 35, Sangil-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
English English English English English English English
Utilities : Gas, Electricity, Water, Telecommunication Category Gas Electricity
Water
Phone & Internet Cable TV & Satellite TV
Name Korea City Gas Association Korea Electronic Power Corporation The Office of Waterworks Seoul Metropolitan Government
Telephone 82-2-554-7721 82-61-345-3114
Homepage www.citygas.or.kr http://cyber.kepco.co.kr
82-120
http://arisu.seoul.go.kr
Waterworks Headquarters Incheon Metropolitan City
82-32-720-2114
www.waterworksh.incheon.kr
Waterworks Headquarters Daegu Metropolitan City
82-121, 82-53-670-2000
www.dgwater.go.kr
Waterworks Headquarters Busan Metropolitan City
82-51-669-4211
water.busan.go.kr
Waterworks Headquarters Gwangju Metropolitan City
82-62-121
http://water.gjcity.net/index.do?S=S14
KT SK Broadband LG U+
82-2-2190-1180 82-80-2525-011 82-1544-0010
www.olleh.com www.tworld.co.kr www.uplus.co.kr
Skylife
82-1588-3002
www.skylife.co.kr
82-2-2108-9895 82-1588-1300
www.epost.go.kr
Postal Service Internet Post Office
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Delivery & Shipping : Home, International Category
Home Delivery
Name Korea Express KGB LOGIS ePOST Dongbu Express ILYANG Logis Kyoungdong Express
Telephone 82-1588-1255 82-1577-4577 82-1588-1300 82-2-6363-2600 82-1588-0002 82-80-873-2178
Homepage www.doortodoor.co.kr www.kgbls.co.kr http://parcel.epost.go.kr www.dongbuexpress.com www.ilyanglogis.com www.kdexp.com
Hanjin Express Hyundai Shipping Corea International Logistics
82-1588-0011 82-2-722-8000 82-1588-5824 82-2-333-6533 82-1588-6534 82-2-2031-7000 82-2-723-0123 82-2-598-9705 82-2-3142-3100 82-2-795-2604 82-2-3143-5555 82-2-771-3311 82-51-512-1212 82-2-796-5961 82-2-716-6600 82-1588-6886 82-1588-0001 82-2-333-8000
http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr www.cyhds.com www.cil.co.kr
Pumex
International Shipping
Home and International
Chosun Shipping Tongin Express Asian Tigers Transpack Ace Shipping High Relocation Worldwide Kokusai Express Sea Road Calspress (Busan) Allied Pickfords Orient Shipping UPS DHL Korea FedEX
www.pumex.co.kr www.aecx.co.kr www.tonginpack.com www.asiantigers-korea.com http://aceshipping.co.kr www.highrelo.com www.kokusaiexpress.com/ENG www.searoad.or.kr www.calspress.com http://kr.alliedpickfords.com www.orientship.kr www.ups.com/kr www.dhl.co.kr www.fedex.com/kr
Education : Foreign School, Language Institute, Library, Bookstore Category
178
Name Dulwich College Seoul
Telephone 82-2-3015-8500
Homepage www.dulwich-seoul.kr
Dwight School Seoul
82-2-6920-8600
www.dwight.or.kr
Seoul International School
82-31-750-1200
www.siskorea.org
Seoul Academy International School
82-2-554-1690
www.seoulacademy.net
Seoul Foreign School
82-2-330-3100
www.seoulforeign.org
Yongsan International School of Seoul
82-2-797-5104
www.yisseoul.org
Asia Pacific International School
82-2-907-2747
www.apis.seoul.kr
Foreign
Global Christian Foreign School
82-2-797-0234
www.gcfskorea.org
School
Korea International School (Seoul)
82-2-3496-0509
www.kis.or.kr
Korea International School (Pangyo)
82-31-789-0509
www.kis.or.kr
Korea International School (Jeju) Korea Kent Foreign School
82-64-741-0509 82-2-2201-7091
www.kis.or.kr www.kkfs.org
International Christian School of Uijongbu 82-31-855-1276
www.ics-ujb.org
Gyeonggi Suwon International School
82-31-695-2800
http://gsis.sc.kr
Suwon Chinese E-School
82-31-232-2648
www.oscschool.co.kr
Centennial Christian School
82-2-772-9275~6
www.ccslions.com
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Category
Name International Christian School Pyeongtaek
Telephone 82-31-651-1376
Homepage www.icsptk.org
Chadwick International School
82-32-250-5000
www.chadwickinternational.org
Daegu International School
82-53-980-2100
www.dis.sc.kr
Branksome Hall Asia
82-64-982-2-5000
www.branksome.sc.kr
International School of koje
82-55-680-5000
www.iskoie.org
Taejon Christian International School
82-42-620-9000
www.tcis.or.kr
Kwangju Foreign School
82-62-575-0900
www.kwangjuforeignschool.org
Gyeongnam International Foreign School
82-55-853-5125
www.gifs.or.kr
Busan International Foreign School 82-51-742-3332
www.bifskorea.org
Busan Foreign School
82-51-747-7199
www.busanforeignschool.org
Okpo International School Korea International Christian School
82-55-687-3283 82-32-688-2212~5
www.oiskorea.com www.christianschool.or.kr
Rainbow International School
82-2-571-2917/18
www.rischool.org
Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese E-School
82-2-776-1688
www.hanxiao.or.kr
Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese M and H-School
82-2-324-0664
www.scs.or.kr
Korea Yeongdeungpo Chinese E-School
82-2-2678-5939
www.yungxiao.or.kr
Busan Chinese E-School
82-51-467-0274
http://kbces.com.ne.kr
Busan Chinese M and H-School
82-51-467-0275
N/A
Korea Daegu Chinese E-School
82-53-255-4273
N/A
82-53-471-1422
N/A
Foreign
Korea Daegu Chinese M and H-School
School
Uijeongbu Chinese E-School
82-31-829-3481
http://cafe.daum.net/ui-hwagyo
Incheon Chinese Jungsan E, M and H-School
82-32-772-3615
N/A
Jecheon Chinese E-School
82-43-646-2038
N/A
Wonju Chinese E-School
82-33-764-4846
N/A
Chungju Chinese E-School
82-43-847-2656
N/A
Onyang Chinese E-School Gunsan Chinese E-School
82-41-462-2807 82-63-462-2807
N/A N/A
Busan Chinese Kindergarten
82-51-468-2845
N/A
Seoul Japanese School
82-2-572-7011
N/A
French School of Seoul
82-2-535-1158
www.lfseoul.org
German School Seoul
82-2-792-0797
www.dsseoul.org
Lycee International Xavier
82-2-396-7688
www.xavier.sc.kr
Korea Mongolian School
82-2-3437-7078
www.mongolschool.org
ECLC International Kindergarten
82-2-795-8418
www.eclcseoul.com
Franciscan Foreign Kindergarten
82-2-798-2195
www.franciscanfk.com
Cheongna Dalton School
82-32-563-0523
www.daltonschool.kr
Busan Japanese School
82-51-753-4166
N/A
Hyundai Foreign School 82-52-250-2851 North London Collegiate School Jeju 82-64-793-8004
http://hyundaiforeignschool.com www.nlcsjeju.co.kr
Korea International School Jeju Campus
www.kis.ac
82-64-741-0509
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Category
Korean Language Institute
Name GANADA Korean Language Institute
Telephone 82-2-332-6003
Homepage www.ganadakorean.com
Korean Language Institute, Sun Moon University
82-41-559-1302~3
http://kli.sunmoon.ac.kr
Ewha Womans University Korean Language School
82-2-3277-3683/ 3684
http://ile.ewha.ac.kr
Yonsei University Korean Language Institute
82-2-2123-8550~2
www.yskli.com
Language Teaching Research Center
82-2-735-0039
N/A
Seoul Korean Language Academy
82-2-563-3226
www.seoul-kla.com
Seoul National University Language Education Institute
82-2-880-8570/ 5488
http://language.snu.ac.kr
Center for Korean Language & Culture
82-2-2173-2260, 82-31-330-4831
http://builder.hufs.ac.kr/user/hufskorean
Hanyang University International Language Institute
82-2-2220-1663/ 1665
www.hyili.hanyang.ac.kr/Cindex.html
Konkuk University Language Institute
82-2-450-3075~6
http://kfli.konkuk.ac.kr
82-2-705-8088~9
http://klec.sogang.ac.kr
82-31-8005-2602
http://k2.dankook.ac.kr/user/ildku
Sogang University Korea Language Education Center International Language School of Dankook
Library
Bookstore
YBM SISA Language Institute
82-2-2278-0509
www.ybmedu.com
Ajou University Korean Language Institute
82-31-219-1675/1677
www.ajou.ac.kr/kr/admission/enter05.jsp
The National Library of Korea
82-2-535-4142
www.nl.go.kr/english/index.jsp
National Assembly Library
82-2-788-4211
www.nanet.go.kr/english
Namsan Public Library
82-2-754-7338
http://211.61.24.74/english/index.aspx
Seodaemun Public Library
82-2-6948-2115/2160
http://sdmlib.sen.go.kr
Gangnam Public Library
82-2-3448-4741~5
http://gnlib.sen.go.kr
Namyangju Municipal Pyeongnae Library
82-31-590-8560~1
http://lib.nyj.go.kr/pynae/index.jsp
Junggu Municipal Sindang Library
82-2-2280-8490~1
www.e-junggulib.or.kr
Kyobo Bookstore
82-1544-1900
www.kyobobook.co.kr
Young Poong Bookstore
82-1544-9820
www.ypbooks.co.kr
Bandi and Luni's
82-1577-4030
www.bandinlunis.com
Medical Service : Hospital, Life Insurance Category
Region
Name Seoul National University Hospital Severance Hospital
Hospital
180
Seoul
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Telephone 82-2-2072-0505 82-2-2228-5800/5810
Homepage www.snuh.org www.yuhs.or.kr
Seoul Asan Medical Center 82-2-3010-5001 Samsung Medical Center 82-2-3410-0200
http://medical.amc.seoul.kr www.samsunghospital.com
Gangnam Severance Hospital 822-2019-3600/3690
http://gs.iseverance.com
Soonchunhyang University Hospital
82-2-709-9114/9158 www.schmc.ac.kr/seoul
Hanyang University Medical Center
82-2-2290-9553
www.hyumc.com
Kyung Hee University Medical Center
82-2-958-9644/9477
www.khmc.or.kr
Category
Region
Name Seoul St. Mary's Hospital
Telephone 82-2-2258-5745~6
Chung-Ang University Hospital 82-1800-0114 Seoul
Homepage www.cmcseoul.or.kr www.caumc.or.kr
Korea University Medical Center
82-2-920-5677
www.kumc.or.kr
Ewha Women's University Hospital
82-2-2650-5890
www.eumc.ac.kr
Migrant worker's Hospital 82-2-863-9966
N/A
Ajou University Medical Center 82-31-219-4311/4313 www.ajoumc.or.kr
Gyeonggi-do
Busan Hospital
Cheongsim International Medical Center
82-31-589-4300
www.csmc.or.kr
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
82-32-460-3213
www.gilhospital.com
National Cancer Center
82-31-920-1934
http://ncc.re.kr
Soonchunhyang University Hospital Bucheon
82-32-621-5114
www.schmc.ac.kr
Inha University Hospital
82-32-890-3300
http://inha.com
Boomin Hospital
82-51-682-2-8188
www.bumin.co.kr
Good Gang-An Hospital
82-51-625-0900
www.gang-an.or.kr
Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital
82-51-890-6114
www.paik.ac.kr
Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital
82-51-629-8000
www.parkside.co.kr
Good Moonhwa Hospital 82-51-644-2002 Kosin University Gospel Hospital 82-51-990-6114/6900
www.moonhwa.or.kr www.kosinmed.or.kr
Gyeongsangnam-do Changwon Fatima Hospital 82-55-270-1000
www.fatimahosp.co.kr
Gyeongsangbuk-do Kumi Cha Medical Center 82-54-450-9700
http://kumi.chamc.co.kr
Daegu
Ulsan
Gwangju
Jeollabuk-do
Daejeon
Life Insurance Company
Kyemyeong University 82-53-250-7303 Dongsan Medical Center
www.dsmc.or.kr
Yeongnam University Medical Center
http://yumc.ac.kr/12_english/ vision.htm
82-53-623-4114
Ulsan University Hospital 82-52-250-7000
www.uuh.ulsan.kr
Chosun University Hospital
82-62-220-3114
http://hosp.chosun.ac.kr
Chonnam National University Hospital
82-62-220-5400
www.cnuh.com
Kwangju Christian Hospital
82-62-650-5000
www.kch.or.kr/eng
Presbyterian Medical Center
82-63-230-8114
www.jesushospital.com
Wongkwang University Hospital
82-63-859-1114
www.wkuh.org
Eulji University Medical Center
82-42-611-3000/ 3399
www.emc.ac.kr
Konyang University Hospital Hanhwa Life Insurance
82-42-600-6654/6655 82-2-2169-0899
Allianz Life Insurance
82-1588-6500, 82-2-3299-5500
www.kyuh.ac.kr www.hanwhalife.com www.allianzlife.co.kr
Samsung Life Insurance 82-2-900-3114
www.samsunglife.com
Hungkuk Life Insurance
www.hungkuk.co.kr
82-31-789-9200
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Category
Name
Telephone
Kyobo Life Insurance
82-2-2670-5200
Tongyang Life Insurance 82-2-2047-2000
Life Insurance Company
Homepage www.kyobo.co.kr www.myangel.co.kr
Metlife Korea
82-2-2017-6700
www.metlife.co.kr
Prudential Financial
82-2-331-4620
www.prudential.co.kr
Shinhan Life Insurance
82-2-2131-3000
www.shinhanlife.co.kr
PCA Life Insurance
82-2-6958-3898
www.pcakorea.co.kr
ACE Insurance
82-1599-4600
www.acelife.co.kr
ING Life Insurance
82-2-2261-1133
www.inglife.co.kr
LINA Life Insurance
82-2-797-9000
www.lina.co.kr
AIA Korea
82-2-3707-4800
www.aia.co.kr
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
82-2-2119-2000
www.samsungfire.com
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance 82-1588-5656
www.hi.co.kr
Meritzfire
82-1566-7711
www.meritzfire.com
KOB Life Insurance
82-1588-4040
www.kdblife.co.kr
Financial Service : Bank, Credit Card Category
Bank
Name
Homepage
82-1588-1500
www.kdb.co.kr
Standard Chartered Bank
82-1577-7744
www.standardchartered.co.kr
KB Kookmin Bank
82-2-6300-9999
http://omoney.kbstar.com/ quics?page=oeng
Shinhan Bank
82-1577-8380 82-2-3449-8380
www.shinhanbank.co.kr
KEB Hana Bank
82-1544-3000 82-2-2002-1111
http://open.keb.co.kr
Woori Bank J.P. Morgan
82-2-2006-5000 82-2-758-5200
http://spot.wooribank.com
Citibank Korea
82-2-3704-7100
www.citibank.co.kr
Mizuho
82-2-3782-8500
www.mizuhocbk.co.jp
Bank of China
82-2-399-6268 82-1599-8998
www.bank-of-china.com
82-2-755-5688
N/A
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
182
Telephone
Korea Development Bank
www.jpmorganam.co.kr
HSBC
82-1588-1770
www.hsbc.co.kr
Barclays
82-2-2126-2600
www.barclays.com
BNP Paribas
82-2-317-1700
www.bnpparibas.co.kr
UBS
82-2-3702-8888
www.ubs.com
Deutsche Bank
82-2-724-4500
www.db.com/korea
RBS
82-2-2131-6000
www.rbs.com
ING
82-2-317-1800
www.ing.com
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Category
Credit Card Company
Name Master Card American Express Card JCB Card BC Card KEB Hana Card Shinhan Card Woori Card Citi Card NH Card
Telephone 82-1544-1477 82-2-399-2929 82-2-755-4977 82-1588-4000 82-1800-1111 82-1544-7000 82-2-6958-9000 82-2-2004-1004 82-2-3704-1004
Homepage www.mastercard.com www.americanexpress.com www.jcbcard.kr www.bccard.com www.hanacard.co.kr www.shinhancard.com http://card.wooribank.com www.citibank.co.kr http://card.nonghyup.com
Entertainment & Culture Category
Art Gallery & Museum
Movie Theater
Amusement Park
Name
Telephone
Homepage
The National Theater of Korea
82-2-2280-4114
www.ntok.go.kr
Seongnam Arts Center
82-31-783-8000
www.snart.or.kr
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
82-2-399-1114~6
www.sejongpac.or.kr
Soma (Seoul Olympic Museum of Art)
82-2-425-1077
www.somamuseum.org
Seoul Arts Center
82-2-580-1300
www.sac.or.kr
Universal Arts Center
82-70-7124-1740
www.uac.co.kr
Jeongdong Theater
82-2-751-1500
www.chongdong.com
Chungmu Art Hall
82-2-2230-6601
www.cmah.or.kr
National Museum of Korea
82-2-2077-9000
www.museum.go.kr
National Folk Museum
82-2-3704-3114
www.nfm.go.kr
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea
82-2-2188-6000
www.mmca.go.kr
Seoul Museum of History
82-2-724-0274
www.museum.seoul.kr
The Museum of Agricultural
82-2-2080-5727
www.agrimuseum.or.kr
Onggi Folk Museum
82-2-900-0900
www.onggimuseum.org
Gahoe Museum
82-2-741-0466
www.gahoemuseum.org
Kyungin Museum of Fine Art
82-2-733-4448
www.kyunginart.co.kr
Seoul Museum of Art
82-2-2124-8800
http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr
National Palace Museum of Korea
82-2-3701-7500
www.gogung.go.kr
Museum Kimchikan
82-2-6002-6456
www.kimchimuseum.co.kr
CGV Mega Box
82-1544-1122 82-1544-0070
www.cgv.co.kr www.megabox.co.kr
Lotte Cinema
82-1544-8855
www.lottecinema.co.kr
Primus Cinema
82-1544-1122
www.primuscinema.com
Seoul Cinema
82-2-2269-2700
www.seoulcinema.com
Lotte World Theme Park
82-1661-2000
www.lotteworld.com
Everland
82-31-320-5000
www.everland.com
Seoul Land
82-2-509-6000
www.seoulland.co.kr
Seoul Children's Grand Park & Zoo 82-2-500-7335
http://grandpark.seoul.go.kr
Aiins World
www.aiinsworld.com
82-32-320-6000
E-world
82-53-620-0001
www.eworld.kr
Gyeongju World Resort
82-54-745-7711
www.gjw.co.kr
Tongdo Fantasia
82-55-379-7000
www.fantasia.co.kr
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Shopping Category
Department Store
Market
Mega Mart
Shopping Mall
Dutyfree Shop
184
Name
Telephone
Homepage
Shinsegae
82-1588-1234
www.shinsegae.com
Lotte
82-1899-8900 82-2-771-2500
www.lotteshopping.com
Hyundai
82-2-549-2233
www.ehyundai.com
The Galleria
82-2-410-7114
http://dept.galleria.co.kr
Timesquare
82-2-2638-2000
www.timessquare.co.kr
Namdaemun Market
82-2-753-2805
www.namdaemunmarket.co.kr/html/index.php
Dongdaemun Shopping Town
82-2-2262-0114
www.dongdaemunsc.co.kr
Kwangjang Market
82-2-2267-0219
www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr
Bangsan Market
82-2-2268-6691~4
www.bangsan-tmk.com
Garak Market
82-2-3435-1000/ 0400
www.garak.co.kr/gongsa
Kangseo Market
82-2-2640-6000/ 6141
www.garak.co.kr/gongsa
Gyeongdong Market
82-2-967-8721
www.kyungdongmart.com
Noryangjin Fisheries Whoisale Market
82-2-814-2211~2
www.susansijang.co.kr
Pyounghwa Market
82-2-2265-3531~3
www.pyounghwa.com
Doota
82-2-3398-3114
www.doota.com
Migliore (Myengdong)
82-2-3393-0001
Nakwon Arcade
82-4599-1968
www.enakwon.com
Yongsan Electronics Market
82-2-707-4700, 4694
www.i-etland.co.kr/etland/eng/about_us01.html
YangJae flower market
82-2-579-8100
www.yfmc.co.kr
Shinsegae E-Mart
82-1588-1234 82-2-380-5678
www.shinsegae.com http://emart.shinsegae.com
Lotte Mart
82-1577-2500 82-2-2145-8000
www.lottemart.com
Kimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club
82-31-380-7600
www.ekimsclub.com
Home Plus
82-2-3459-8000
http://corporate.homeplus.co.kr
Hanaro Mart
82-2-2022-6900
www.nhhanaro.co.kr
COSTCO
82-1899-9900
www.costco.co.kr
Mega mart Garden 5
82-2-820-8500 82-2-2157-0100
http://home.megamart.com www.garden5.com
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;park Mall
82-2-2012-0101
www.iparkmall.co.kr
Central City
82-2-6282-0114
www.centralcityseoul.co.kr
Enter 6
82-2-1566-6222
www.enter6.co.kr
COEX Mall
82-2-6000-0114
http://coex.co.kr
The Shilla Dutyfree
82-2-2639-6000
www.shilladfs.com/en
Lotte Dutyfree
82-2-759-6409
http://en.lottedfs.com
Donghwa Dutyfree
82-1688-6680
www.dutyfree24.com
WalkerHill Dutyfree
82-1599-1110
www.skdutyfree.com
Shinsegae Dutyfree
82-1577-0161
www.ssgdfs.com
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Travel : Airlines, Hotels, etc. Category
Airline
Deluxe Firest Calss Hotel
Name
Telephone
Homepage
Korean Air
82-1588-2001
www.koreanair.com
Asiana Air
82-1588-8000
http://flyasiana.com
Jeju Air
82-1599-1500
www.jejuair.net
Jin Air
82-1600-6200
www.jinair.com
Eastar Jet
82-1544-0080
Air Busan
82-1666-3060 82-70-7997-3060
www.airbusan.com
Tway Air
82-1688-8686
www.twayair.com
Garuda Indonesia
82-2-773-2092
www.garuda-indonesia.com/kr
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
82-2-3483-1133
www.klm.com/travel/kr_ko
Delta Airlines
82-2-754-1921~2
www.delta.com
Lufthansa
82-2-2019-0180
www.lufthansa.com
Malaysia Airlines
82-2-777-7761~2
www.malaysiaairlines.com
Vietnam Airlines
82-2-757-8920
www.vietnamairlines.co.kr
www.eastarjet.com/book/index. htm?lang=en
Air-Astana
82-2-3788-0170
www.airastana.com
Air India
82-2-752-6310
www.airindia.co.kr
Air Canada
82-2-3788-0100
www.aircanada.co.kr
Air France
82-32-744-4900~1
www.airfrance.co.kr
Air Hong Kong
82-32-744-6766
www.airhongkong.com.hk
United Airlines
82-2-751-0300
www.kr.united.com
Japan Airlines
82-2-757-1711
www.kr.jal.com/krl/en
All Nippon Airways
82-2-2096-5500
www.ana.co.jp/wws/kr/k
Air China
82-2-774-6886
www.air-china.co.kr
China Southern Airlines
82-1899-5539
www.cs-air.com
China Eastern Airlines
82-2-518-0330
www.easternair.co.kr
China Airlines
82-2-317-8888
www.china-airlines.co.kr
Cathay Pacific Airways
82-2-311-2800
www.cathaypacific.com/kr
Thai Airways
82-2-3707-0114
www.thaiair.co.kr
Philippine Airlines
82-2-399-8000
www.philippineairlines.co.kr
Singapore Airlines
82-2-755-1226
www.singaporeair.com/kr
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
82-2-569-3271
www.aeroflot.ru/cms/zh
Qatar Airways
82-2-3772-9000
www.qatarairways.co.kr
Emirates Airlines
82-2-2022-8400
www.emirates.com/kr
The Westin Chosun Seoul
82-2-771-0500
www.echosunhotel.com/Eseoul.action
Millennium Seoul Hilton
82-2-753-7788
www.hilton.co.kr
The Plaza Hotel
82-2-771-2200
www.hoteltheplaza.com
The Shilla
82-2-2233-3131
www.shilla.net www.lottehotel.com
Lotte Hotel Seoul
82-2-771-1000
Grand Ambassador Seoul
82-2-2275-1101
http://grand.ambatel.com
Grand Hyatt Seoul
82-2-797-1234
http://seoul.grand.hyatt.kr/ko/hotel/home.html
Sheraton Grand Walkerhill
82-2-455-5000
www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr
W Seoul-Walkerhill
82-2-465-2222
www.wseoul.com
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Category
Deluxe Firest Calss
Telephone
Homepage
82-2-3216-5656
www.grandhiltonseoul.com
Mayfield Seoul
82-2-2660-9000
www.mayfield.co.kr
JW Marriott Seoul
82-2-6282-6262
www.jw-marriott.co.kr
Intercontinental Hotel
82-2-555-5656
www.grandicparnas.com:444/kor www.renaissance-seoul.com
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
82-2-555-0501
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul
82-2-3451-8000
www.ritzcarltonseoul.com
Imperial Palace Seoul
82-2-3440-8000
www.imperialpalace.co.kr www.iccoex.com/kor/index.do
Intercontinental Seoul COEX
82-2-3452-2500
Lotte Hotel World
82-2-419-7000
www.lottehotelworld.com
MVL Goyang Hotel
82-31-927-7700
www.mvlhotel.com/goyang
The Westin Chosun Busan
82-51-749-7000
http://twcb.echosunhotel.com
Paradise Hotel Busan
82-51-742-2121
www.busanparadisehotel.co.kr
Royal Hotel Seoul
82-2-756-1112
www.royal.co.kr
President Hotel
82-2-753-3131
www.hotelpresident.co.kr
Sejong Hotel Seoul
82-2-773-6000
www.sejong.co.kr
Koreana Hotel
82-2-2171-7000
www.koreanahotel.com
Pacific Hotel
82-2-777-7811
www.thepacifichotel.co.kr
Hotel Capital
82-2-6399-2000
www.hotelcapital.co.kr
Holiday Inn Seoul Seongbuk Deluxe Second Class Seoul Garden Hotel
82-2-929-2000
www.holiday.co.kr
Hotel
Hotel
Residence Hotel
186
Name Grand Hilton Seoul
Novotel Ambassador Gangnam
82-2-710-7111
www.seoulgarden.co.kr
82-2-567-1101
http://novotel.ambatelen.com/gangnam
Kensington Hotel Yoido
82-2-6670-7000
www.kensingtonyoido.co.kr
Seoul Palace Hotel
82-2-532-5000
www.seoulpalace.co.kr
Ramada Seoul
82-2-6282-2000
www.ramadaseoul.co.kr
Haeundae Centum Hotel (Busan)
82-51-720-9000
www.ecentumhotel.com
SEACLOUD (Busan)
82-51-933-1000
www.seacloudhotel.com
PALE DE CZ (Busan)
82-51-746-1010
www.paledecz.co.kr
COATEL
82-2-6288-3333
www.coatel.co.kr
M Chereville
82-2-532-9774~5
www.casaville.co.kr
Provista
82-2-597-1140
www.provista.co.kr
Human Starville Oakwood
82-2-556-0070 82-2-3466-7000
www.humanstarville.com www.oakwoodpremier.co.kr
Gangnam Serviced Residences
82-2-6474-1515
www.gangnamresidence.com
Somerset Palace Seoul
82-2-6730-8888
www.somersetpalace.co.kr
Fraser Place Central Seoul
82-2-2220-8888
http://seoul-central.frasershospitality.com
Han Suites
82-2-2280-8000
www.hansuites.com
Hyundai Residence
82-2-3406-8000/1
www.hyundairs.com
Casa Ville
82-2-539-9080, 82-2-6220-4000
www.casaville.co.kr
Stay7
82-2-365-9010
www.stay7mapo.com
Artnouveau city
82-2-580-7500, 82-2-557-7100
www.gnanhotel.com
Vabien Suites
82-2-2076-9000
www.vabiensuite.com
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Category
Hotel Reservation Service
National Park
Traditional Village
Royal Palace
Tourist Information
Name
Telephone
Homepage
Korea Hotel Hotel Java
82-2-3152-0777 82-1544-8608
www.koreahotel.com www.hoteljava.co.kr
HOTELVIP
82-2-785-5552
www.hotel4yu.com
Hotel Join
82-2-2017-4600
www.hoteljoin.com
Oh my Hotel
82-1566-7005
www.ohmyhotel.com
INTERPARK Tour
82-1588-3443
http://tour.interpark.com
BENIKEA (Managed by Korea Tourism Organization)
82-1330, 82-33-738-3670
www.benikea.com
Hotels.com
82-2-3480-0151
www.hotels.com
Hotel.Korea
82-2-552-6965
www.hotel.co.kr
Hotel Together
82-2-584-1884
http://home.hoteltogether.com
Seoraksan National Park
82-33-636-7700
http://seorak.knps.or.kr
Bukhansan National Park
82-2-909-0497
http://bukhan.knps.or.kr
Jirisan National Park
82-55-970-1000
http://jiri.knps.or.kr
Hallasan National Park
82-64-713-9950~3
www.hallasan.go.kr
Dadohae National Park
82-61-554-5474
http://dadohae.knps.or.kr
Taeanhaean National Park
82-41-672-9737
http://taean.knps.or.kr
Hallyeohaesang Marine National Park
82-55-860-5800
http://hallyeo.knps.or.kr
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
82-54-853-0109/0103
www.hahoe.or.kr
Yongin Korean Folk Village
82-31-288-0000
www.koreanfolk.co.kr
Jeju Folk Village Museum
82-64-787-4501~2
www.jejufolk.com www.royalpalace.go.kr
Gyeongbokgung
82-2-3700-3900
Changdeokgung
82-2-762-8261/9513
www.cdg.go.kr
Deoksugung
82-2-771-9955
www.deoksugung.go.kr
Changgyeonggung
82-2-762-4868
http://cgg.cha.go.kr
Korea Tourism Organization
82-33-738-3000
http://korean.visitkorea.or.kr
Korea.net
82-44-203-330
www.korea.net
Seoul Global Center
82-2-2075-4130~1
http://global.seoul.go.kr
The Official Guide to Everything Seoul
82-2-3788-0883
www.visitseoul.net
Dynamic Busan
82-51-1330,82-51-120
http://etour.busan.go.kr
Colorful Daegu
82-53-803-3982
http://tour.daegu.go.kr/eng
Incheon Tour
82-32-120
http://english.visitincheon.org
Gwangju Metropolitan City
82-62-120
http://utour.gwangju.go.kr
It's Daejeon Culture Tourism
82-42-120
www.daejeon.go.kr/dre/index.do
Good Morning Gyeonggi
82-31-120
http://en.ggtour.or.kr
Gangwon Province
82-33-1330, 82-33-249-3337 Chungcheongnam-do Culture & Tourism 82-41-635-2000
http://en.gangwon.to/cyber/enNN www.chungnam.net/englishMain.do
Chungcheongbuk-do Culture & Tourism 82-43-220-2114
http://eng.chungbuknadri.net
Jeollabuk-do Culture and Tour Information 82-63-1330
www.gojb.net/english
Namdo Korea
82-61-247-0011
www.namdokorea.com/en
Visit Gyeongbuk-Korea
82-54-1330, 82-54-745-0753
www.gbtour.net
Gyeongsangnam-do Tour Jeju Tour Info
82-55-1330, 82-55-211-6130 82-64-120
http://english.gntour.com www.jejutour.go.kr
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187
Sports & Leisure Category Leisure Sports
Tennis
Taekwondo
Golf
Fitness & Swimming
Water Park & Rafting
188
Name
Telephone
Homepage
River City Hangang Project Headquarters
82-2-3442-3313 82-2-120
www.hanrivercity.com http://hangang.seoul.go.kr
Dong Seoul Tennis Courts
82-2-406-4781
Jangchoong Tennis Courts
82-2-2274-3379
Seoul High School Tennis Court
82-2-523-0616
N/A
Hannam Tennis Courts
82-2-790-3651
www.hannamtennis.com
Nakwon Tennis Courts
82-10-6267-9392
http://blog.naver.com/j2h7072
Dr. Choi Tennis Courts
82-2-790-3651
N/A
Worldcup Park Tennis Courts
82-2-300-5501~2
http://worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr
Forest Jump Tennis Club
82-2-579-7277
http://cafe.naver.com/fotestjump
EZ Tennis
82-10-4880-5313
http://cafe.naver.com/hannamtennis
Kolon Sporex Tennis
82-2-580-8301~2
www.sporex.com
Hanaro Tennis Courts
82-2-3462-7807
N/A
Sportime Tennis Courts
82-2-526-0444~6
www.sportime.co.kr
N/A
International Kumkang Taekwondo Center
82-2-2642-0692
www.taekwontokorea.com
Hannam Taekwondo Center
82-2-794-9125
N/A
Haedong Taekwondo Center
82-2-794-1462
N/A
Itaewon Taekwondo Center
82-2-798-7271
N/A
Seoul Expats Taekwondo Center
82-2-322-6067
N/A
Expats Taekwondo Center in Korea 82-2-884-5833
N/A
Seoul Taekwondo Tour
82-2-568-2011
www.taekwonseoul.org
Benest Golf Club
82-1577-9727
www.golfsamsung.com
Konjiam Country Club
82-31-760-3555~6
www.konjiam.lg.co.kr
Namseoul Country Club
82-31-709-6000
www.nscc.co.kr
New Korea Golf Club
82-2-353-0091
www.newkoreacc.co.kr
Lakeside Country Club
82-31-334-2111
www.lakesidecc.co.kr
Lakehills Country Club
82-31-336-8350
http://lakehills.co.kr
Lotte Skyhill Country Club
82-55-340-9000
www.skyhill.co.kr
Asiana Country Club
82-31-334-8800
www.asianacc.co.kr
Alpensia
82-33-339-0000
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
Jack Nicklaus Golf Club
82-32-850-8000
www.jacknicklausgolfclubkorea.com
KBS Sports World
82-2-2600-8880
www.kbssw.co.kr
Olympic Park Sports Center
82-2-410-1642~3
www1.ksponco.or.kr
World Spopia
82-2-2041-6114~5
www.worldspopia.co.kr
Club 36.5
82-2-569-3650
http://blog.naver.com/club3650 www.rufitness.com
RU Fitness Center
82-1577-8420
Liberty Gym
82-2-798-0994
Hamilton Hotel Swimming Pool
82-2-3786-6000
Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel Swimming Pool
82-2-450-4607
www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr
Supia Han River Swimming Pool
82-2-761-8201
N/A
www.hamilton.co.kr
Jamwon Han River Swimming Pool 82-2-536-8263
N/A
Sealala
82-2-2628-9000
www.sealala.com
Woongin Playdoci
82-1577-5773
www.playdoci.com
Caribbean Bay
82-31-320-5000
www.everland.com
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Category
Water Park & Rafting
Ski & Resort
Ski & Resort
Telephone
Homepage
Seorak Waterpia
Name
82-1588-2299
www.hanwharesort.co.kr
Vivaldi Park Ocean World
82-1588-4888
www.daemyungresort.com
Phoenix Park Blue Canyon
82-1577-0069
www.phoenixpark.co.kr
Yongpyong Resort
82-1588-0009
www.yongpyong.co.kr
Tedin Family Waterpark
82-41-906-7000
www.tedin.co.kr
Spavis
82-41-539-2000
www.spavis.co.kr
Bugok Hawaii
82-55-536-6331
www.bugokhawaii.co.kr
Aqua Fantasia
82-55-379-7000
http://aqua.fantasia.co.kr
Blue One Waterpark
82-1899-1888
http://shop.blueone.com
Hanguk Donggang Rafting
82-33-375-6600
www.rvv.co.kr/rvv
Youngwol Rafting
82-33-375-1432
www.ywrafting.com www.raft.co.kr
Donggang Reports
82-33-333-6600
Konjiam Resort
82-1661-8787
www.konjiamresort.co.kr
Jisan Forest Resort
82-31-644-1200
www.Jisanresort.co.kr
Yongpyong Resort
82-33-335-5757
www.yongpyong.co.kr
High One Resort
82-1588-7789
www.high1.com
Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park
82-1588-4888
www.daemyungresort.com
Bears Town Resort
82-31-540-5000
www.bearstown.com
Yangji Pine Resort
82-31-338-2001
www.pineresort.com
Welli Hilli Park
82-1544-8833
www.wellihillipark.com
Elysian
82-33-260-2000
www.elysian.co.kr
Phoenix Park
82-1577-0069(#1)
www.phoenixpark.co.kr
O2 Resort
82-33-580-7000
www.o2resort.com/english
Alpensia Resort
82-33-339-0000
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
Star Hill Resort
82-2-2233-5311
www.starhillresort.com
Sajo Resort
82-1599-2500
www.sajoresort.co.kr
Eden Valley Resort
82-55-379-8000
www.edenvalley.co.kr
Hansol Oak Valley Resort
82-33-730-3500
www.oakvalley.co.kr
Deogyusan Muju Resort
82-63-322-9000
www.deogyusanresort.com
Seoul World Cup Stadium
82-2-2180-2082~2
www.seoulworldcupst.or.kr
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
82-2-2240-1777
www.doosanbears.com
Mokdong Baseball Stadium
82-2-3660-1000
www.heroes-baseball.com
Sports Events Incheon Munhak Baseball Stadium 82-32-200-7507
www.sksports.net/Wyverns
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium
82-51-590-9000
www.giantsclub.com
Jamsil Gymnasium
82-2-2240-882~2
http://stadium.seoul.go.kr/reserve/reserve_01_03_01.html
Jamsil Sports Complex
82-2-2240-8888~2
http://stadium.seoul.go.kr/reserve/reserve_01_00.html
The National Folk Museum of Korea
82-2-3704-4522
www.kidsnfm.go.kr/eng/eng
Korea Children's Culture & Art Center 82-2-2234-4032 Leisure for Children
Kidzania
82-1544-5110
www.kidzania.co.kr/web/eng
Gymboree
82-2-596-0949
www.gymboree.co.kr
Rainbow Children Center
82-2-796-2776
Uni Culture
82-2-2201-9300~1
COEX Aquarium
82-2-6002-6200
Ice Hockey Team (Jr. Kings Korea) 82-10-3715-6234
www.uniartcenter.com www.coexaqua.co.kr N/A
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Communities : Cultural Centers, International Groups Category
Cultural Center
International Group
190
Name
Telephone
Homepage
British Council
82-2-3702-0601
www.britishcouncil.kr
China Cultural Center in Seoul
82-2-733-8307
www.cccseoul.org
Goethe Institut
82-2-2021-2800
www.goethe.de/seoul
Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul
82-2-796-0634
www.iicseoul.esteri.it
Philippine Korean Cultural House
82-51-442-0025
http://cafe.naver.com/phil7107
Centre Culturel Francais
82-2-317-8500
www.institutfrancais-seoul.com
Public information and Cultural Center Embassy of Japan Korea
82-2-765-3011~3
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp/cult/ cul_guide_hist.htm
Saudi Arabia Cultural Center
82-2-744-6471
N/A
Cultural Affairs Embassy of Mexico in Korea
82-2-798-1694/5
N/A
Istanbul Cultural Center
82-2-3452-8182
www.turkey.or.kr
Latin America Cultural Center
82-31-962-7171
www.latina.or.kr
Israel Culture Center
82-2-525-7446
www.iscc.co.kr
American Women’ s Club (AWC)
82-2-749-3554
http://awckorea.com
Association des Francophones de Coree (AFC)
N/A
www.afc-online.org
Australian and New Zealand Association of Korea (ANZA)
N/A
www.anzakorea.com
British Association of Seoul (BASS) N/A
www.britishseoul.com
Korea Contract Bridge League (KCBL)
82-2-3445-3847
www.kcbl.org/bbs/clubs-e.php
Cercle Franco-Coreen
82-2-596-8858
N/A
FOCUS-Foreigner's Community Service
82-70-7847-8226
www.focusseoul.com
Deutscher Club
N/A
www.deutscherclubseoul.org
Helping Others Prosper through English (HOPE)
82-10-3905-7020 www.alwayshope.or.kr
Irish Association of Korea (IAK)
N/A
www.iak.co.kr
Mexican Community Group
82-2-798-1694~5
N/A
Nordic Women's Club (NWC)
82-11-1704-6937
www.kolumbus.fi/hannu.ruhala/nwc
Korea Middle East Association
82-2-793-1775
N/A
Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch
82-2-763-9483
www.raskb.com
Seoul International Women’ s Association (SIWA)
N/A
www.siwapage.com
Seoul Players
N/A
www.seoulplayers.com
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Appendix
•KOTRA-Organization & Activities •Index
Appendix KOTRA-Organization & Activities 1. About KOTRA KOTRA was established in 1962 to bolster the Korean economy through trade. It has since traveled alongside Korea on its journey of economic growth. In the 1960s and ’ 70s, KOTRA developed overseas markets and in doing so served as a driving force in increasing Korea’s exports. In the 1980s, KOTRA led efforts to achieve economic diplomacy in Eastern Europe and the former
only overseas knowledge service industry, IT
Soviet Union. During the Asian financial crisis
convergence industry and green industry
in the late 1990s, as a national investment
markets but also into overseas procurement,
promotion agency, KOTRA attracted foreign
franchise, and plant markets. In addition,
investment to Korea and helped steer the
KOTRA supports Korean SMEs’efforts to
nation out of the economic downturn.
forge alliances with major overseas companies in their drive to go global.
KOTRA currently has 122 overseas offices in
KOTRA also assists SMEs in resolving
84 countries across 9 regions around the
pending problems such as the attraction of
world through which it faithfully serves as an
overseas human resources, and arranges
overseas business infrastructure for Korean
domestic job seekers’employment by
and foreign-invested companies. KOTRA
overseas businesses.
supports Korean companies’entry into not
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2. KOTRA’s Activities
Support for SMEs’Overseas Marketing
Survey of Information
- Overseas branch service: Korea
- Trade information survey: Gathers vital
Business Centers around the world serve
information on overseas trends, pending
as Korean SMEs’ overseas branches and
trade issues related to imports/exports,
provide diverse support, encompassing
FTAs, and trade regulation trends among
everything from market surveys to the
other global trade issues, and provides
exploration of export clients and the
that information to business circles in real
establishment of businesses.
time.
- Operation of joint logistics centers:
- Regional information survey: Analyzes
KOTRA operates overseas joint logistics
local economic trends in China, Japan,
centers to facilitate overseas logistics
North America, Central and South
and distribution.
America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and the CIS, publishes the
Global Talent Recruitment Support
information through periodicals, and
- The Korea Business Centers are
holds information sessions, thereby
dedicated to the search for international
providing premium market information to
talent that Korean companies and
business circles.
organizations are looking for. They provide one-stop global recruitment
Trade & Investment Information Portal ‘Global Window’ www.globalwindow.org
service by arranging interviews, factchecking
resumes
and
issuing
recommendations for visa issuance.
m.globalwindow.org www.facebook.com/globalkotra
Exhibitions and Conventions
3. About Invest KOREA Invest KOREA (IK), Korea's national
KOTRA formulates exhibition marketing
investment promotion agency, was
strategies by region and industry and
established within KOTRA with the sole
supports Korean companies’participation
purpose of supporting the entry and
in overseas exhibitions. It also operates
successful establishment of foreign
Korean pavilions at expos to promote
business into Korea. With assistance
Korea’s cutting-edge technologies and
extending to comprehensive post-
economic development.
establishment services, IK enables foreign
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corporations to maximize the benefits of the
foreign invested companies overcome
Korean investment environment to ensure
obstacles they have encountered in the
their rapid settlement in Korea.
course of doing business. The services provided by the office include obtaining
4. Invest KOREA’s Services
permissions, removing embargoes, and helping investors qualify for benefits.
Information and Consulting Service Invest KOREA provides information and
- Investment Aftercare Division: In all cases
consulting services free of charge, including
where the Ombudsman is asked to
the provision of data for feasibility studies
intervene, a“Home Doctor”- a specialist
and professional advice in the areas of
in foreign investment - is designated to
investment procedures, legal issues, tax,
provide one-on-one service to the client
and accounting. The agency also helps
until the difficulty in question is resolved.
foreign corporate personnel in matters of
Home Doctors are experts in different fields
day-to-day life such as healthcare,
of foreign investment who act as liaisons,
education and accommodation.
submitting proposals to the government's highest
Attracting
Foreign
foreign-investment
related
Investment:
organization, the Foreign Investment
Support for potential investors and
Committee. They report to the Committee
investment projects
on grievances that require changes to
Invest KOREA provides support throughout
foreign investment policy, requesting
each stage of the investment project, from
intervention on the part of relevant
international promotion of Korea's image
government bodies and ministries, and
and identification of target companies to
informing them of notable aspects of
delivery of customized assistance ranging
individual cases for their review. For details,
from
go to
research
and
planning
to
www.i-ombudsman.or.kr.
implementation. The agency also provides substantive feedback from investors to
Invest KOREA Plaza (IKP)
policymakers in order to constantly improve
Invest KOREA Plaza, which comprises two
the investment environment.
underground levels and nine aboveground stories, is an exclusive foreign investor
Investment Aftercare (Ombudsman) - Foreign Investment Ombudsman Office:
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incubating facility equipped with cuttingedge intelligent building systems.
The Foreigner Investment Ombudsman
IKP provides office space to help new
Office acts as an intermediary to help
foreign investors establish initial settlement
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grounds, and to help existing foreign
officials dispatched from related
investors - who plan to increase their
government ministries. They provide
investment - activate their investment. IKP
systematic, professional consulting
tenants can receive comprehensive
services to help foreign investors
services throughout the investment
successfully undergo all the necessary
process, including investment feasibility
investment procedures in Korea. Foreign
studies, investment consultations, and
investors and their families may receive
settlement support provided by Invest
consulting services free of charge via
KOREA and government bodies. For
phone, fax or e-mail or by visiting in
further details, please go to
person.
www.ikp.or.kr.
www.investkorea.org (Go to 'Investment Consulting')
Investment Consulting Center (ICC) The ICC is a one-stop consulting center that is designed to help investors and foreign invested firms with the review and execution of investments, as well as to assist their employees with settling in Korea. The office is under KOTRAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Foreign Investor Support Office.
- Investment Consulting: The ICC is staffed with some 20 consultants including private sector experts and
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Areas of Consulting Consulting on investment Report and registration of investment
Consulting on foreign investment attraction-related laws, systems, procedures, taxation, tax affairs location, and labor affairs Consulting on report and registration procedures for investment, importing of capital goods, and application for confirmation on the review of goods statements
Administrative support for investment
Consulting on tariffs, corporate and tax affairs, issuance of foreign invested business licenses, issuance of investment visas, and consulting on eligibility for staying in Korea
Consulting on settlement
Provision of information on staying and living in Korea, and one-day secretary service
82-2-3497-1056 (English) / 82-2-3497-1055 (Japanese) Service languages: English, Japanese and Korean Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-18:00 (lunch time: 12:00-13:00)
KOTRA Trade Doctor (trade, investment
Walk-in consultation
consulting center) provides customized
(Phone reservation required)
consultation on trade and inbound and
- Export
outbound
investment.
- Overseas investment
Consultation can be received online or
82-1600-7119(#3)
foreign
through waik in, or at the clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s location.
82-2-3460-7219
- Attraction of foreign investment 82-2-3497-1970
5. Directions / Map â&#x20AC;ť For bus no. 405 and 421, get off at the Public Transport
Korea Consumer Agency bus stop.
- Get off at Subway line no. 3, Yangjae Station (Exit 9) - Transfer to buses for Bundang and
From Gangnam Station or Yangjae Station,
Seongnam: (roadway bus stop) no. 4432
drive towards Bundang and Seongnam (Do
(green), 405 (blue)/ (central roadway bus
not pass through the underground roadway)
stop) 140, 407, 408, 421, 440, 462, 470
at the Yeomgok Intersection, take a left turn,
(blue)
pass through the crosswalk and drive down
- Get off at the Nonghyup Hanaro Mart or KOTRA bus stop (KOTRA and IKP are located opposite the Hyundai Kia Motors bldg.)
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the side road.
From Incheon Airport and
- At Seoul Station, take subway line no. 4
Seoul Station
(for Danggogae), and get off at
- At Incheon Airport 1F bus stop, take
Chungmuro Station→Transfer to subway
limousine bus no. 6009 (Incheon Airport -
line no. 3 (for Suseo)→Get off at Yangjae
Garak Market)→Get off at Gangnam
Station→Leave via Exit 11, 10 or 9, and
Station, and transfer to bus no. 140, 407,
at the central roadway bus stop, transfer
408, 440, 462, or 470→Get off at the
to a blue bus, nos. 140, 407, 408, 440,
Hanaro Mart or KOTRA bus stop.
462, or 470→Get off at the Hanaro Mart or KOTRA bus stop.
[KOTRA]
13, Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
82-1600-7119 FAX. 82-2-3460-7777 [Invest KOREA Plaza]
7, Heolleung-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul 82-2-3497-1625 FAX. 82-2-3497-1611
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Index Alien Registration
25
Auto Insurance
81
Bank Card
110
Banks
107
Car Rental Communities
126
Convenience Stores
119
Corporate Investment Visa (D-8) Department Stores
17 116
Departure
35
Dependent Family Visa (F-3)
22
Directory
161
Driving (Getting a Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; s License)
75
Eligibility for Stay (Foreigners Born in Korea)
24
Emergency
102
Everyday Etiquette in Korea
138
Extension of Period of Stay Financial Institutions Foreign Housekeepers of Foreign Investors and Professional Specialists (F-1)
27 106 23
Foreign Language Media Service
96
Foreign Schools
58
Foreign Villages in Seoul Garbage Disposal and Recycling
128 53
General Information
16
Information on Animal and Plant Quarantine
39
Information on the Issuance of the Immigration Priority Card
30
Interesting Facts about Korea
12
International Healthcare Centers
99
Internet Shopping
119
KOTRA-Organization & Activities
192
Learning Korean
136
Leisure Sports
128
Libraries & Bookstores
198
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Manners and Etiquette for Special Occasions Medical Care System in Korea Metropolitan Cities and Provinces & UNESCO World Heritages in Korea Mobile Phone Service Movie Theaters Moving
141 98 147 88 124 50
Museums and Galleries
122
National Health Insurance
100
Naturalization Performance Halls Permission to Engage in Activities Not Covered by the Status of Sojourn Pharmacies
34 124 28 103
Postal Services
92
Public Holidays in Korea
11
Purchasing and Registering a Vehicle
80
Purpose of Quarantine
38
Quarantine Declaration
38
Quarantine of Travelers
38
Quick Facts about Korea
10
Reentry Permit
32
Subscribing to Fixed-Line Telephone and Internet Service Superstores
87 116
Taking Care of Utility Bills and Making Arrangements to Have Mail Forwarded 52 Tips for Driving in Korea
82
Traditional Markets
117
TV Home Shopping
119
TV Networks
86
Types of Housing and Accommodation in Korea
46
Types of Public Transportation
65
Useful Korean Expressions
143
Using a Transportation Card
62
Various Tax Payment Obligations
113
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Subway
â&#x20AC;» Source: Seoul Metro (Sep., 2015)
Seoul
Subway
â&#x20AC;» Source: Seoul Metro (Sep., 2015)
Seoul
Busan
â&#x20AC;ť ource: Busan Transportation Corp., Daegu Metropolitan Transit (2015)
Daegu
Busan
â&#x20AC;ť ource: Busan Transportation Corp., Daegu Metropolitan Transit (2015)
Daegu
Getting to the Airport
Getting to the Airport
Map of Seoul
Map of Seoul
Map of Korea
Map of Korea
Overseas Network of KOTRA
Overseas Network of KOTRA
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