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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 living consultants at ICC accompanies you for a day and provides secretarial assistance with works 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 the accomplishment of other daily works.
OUTLINE - Applicants: Individual foreign investors, foreign-invested companies’ staffs and their family members, and potential investors who have completed the FDI notification. - Aim of service: To assist applicants in establishing a foreigninvested 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, work handling and transportation fees should be borne by the applicant) - Availability: Monday to Friday, 9:00 ~ 18:00 (lunch time: 12:00~13:00) - Languages: English and Japanese
SUPPORT OUTLINE Establishment of a FDI(Foreign Direct Investment) notification foreign-invested Permits, approvals and company
Opening a bank account
Registration of a corporation
Business registration
Renting/ finding an office
Renting/finding a house
Shopping
Bank work
Applying for a credit card
Subscribing to a mobile phone service
Visiting a hospital
Visa
Applying for / renewing a driver’s license
Work related to public agencies
reports by business
Daily routine and general works
Education (Foreign school, Korean-language education, etc.)
Childbirth and child rearing
|Phone| 02-3497-1056 |Fax| 02-3497-1611 |Address| Investment Consulting Center, 2F, Invest Korea Plaza, Heolleungno 7, Seocho-gu, SeoulBusiness• 1
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The Office of Foreign Investment Ombudsman, a greivance resolution body, is here to help you address them and achieve continued business success. Home Doctors, our expert consultants for all areas, provide one-on-one services to present the best solustions.
www.i-ombudsman.or.kr
13, Heollengno, Seocho-gu, Seoul, 137-749, Republic of Korea TEL: +82-2-3460-7639, 7635 | FAX : +82-2-3460-7944
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・Financial Institutions ・Banks ・Korean Currency ・Bank Card
CONTENTS
Guide to Living in Korea 2013
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA
07
・Visa ・Korean Language Courses ・Everyday Etiquette in Korea
HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION
29
SHOPPING
81
・Department Stores ・Superstores ・Traditional Markets ・Convenience Stores ・TV Home Shopping ・Internet Shopping ・Exchange or Refund
LEISURE
87
・Water Sports at Hangang ・Community
・By Type ・Moving ・Garbage Disposal / Recycling ・Foreign Villages
KOTRA EDUCATION
41
・International Schools ・Libraries
TRANSPORTATION
45
・Public Transport ・Driver’s License ・Tips for Driving in Korea
TELECOMMUNICATION
59
・Telephone ・Mobile Phone ・Postal Services
MEDICAL SERVICES ・Medical Care System in Korea ・National Health Insurance ・Emergency ・Pharmacies
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・KOTRA ・Invest KOREA
DIRECTORY ・KOTRA Korea Business Center ・Embassies in Korea ・Government Bodies and Semigovernmental Organizations ・Chambers of Commerce & Foreign Investment Related Bodies ・Law Firm & Accounting Firm ・Real Estate Brokers in Seoul ・Utilities
101 ・Delivery & Shipping ・Education ・Medical Services ・Financial Services ・Shopping ・Entertainment & Culture ・Travel ・Sports & Leisure ・Community
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APPENDIX ・Calendar and Korean Holidays ・Map of Korea ・Korea Business Centers (KBC) of KOTRA
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STARTING LIFE IN KOREA Quick Facts About Korea
<Source: Statistics Korea, IMF>
Country Name Capital
Republic of Korea Seoul
Total Area
100,148km2
Population
50,004,000
Official Language
Korean
Religion
No religion 46.5%, Buddhism 22.8, Protestantism 18.3%, Catholicism 10.9%, Other 0.7%
Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons
Time Zone
GMT + 9 hours
Form of Government
Democratic republic
GDP
1,163.5 billion USD
National Currency
Main Industries
Won (KRW) IT, electronics, semiconductors, automobiles, shipbuilding, steelmaking, petrochemicals, etc.
・Visa ・Korean Language Courses ・Everyday Etiquette in Korea
Korea according to the purpose of his/her entry into the country, and should submit an application along with the corresponding documents to an overseas Korean consular office.
1-3. Types of Categories
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA
A-1
Diplomacy
C-3
Short Term Visit
A-2
Official Mission
D-1
Cultural Arts
A-3
Conventions/Agreements
D-2
Study Abroard
C-4
Short-term employment
D-3
Industrial Training
tional goodwill travel or in the interest
E-1
Professorship
D-4
General Training
of Korea and who have been permit-
E-2
Foreign Language Instructor
D-5
Journalism
E-3
Research
D-6
Religious Affairs
•Those who leave the country with an
E-4
Technology Transfer
D-7
Supervisory Intra-company Transfer
Foreigners must carry a valid visa to
issued refugee travel certificate and
E-5
Professional Employment
D-8
Corporate Investment
enter Korea as a rule. The Republic of
who reenter the country before expiry
Korea treats the entry visa merely as a
of the certificate.
E-6
Arts & Performances
D-9
Trade Management
E-7
Special Occupation
D-10
Job Seeking
E-9
Non-professional Employment
F-1
Family Visitation
E-10
Vessel Crew
F-2
Residential
H-1
Working Holiday
F-3
Dependent Family
H-2
Working Visit
F-5
Permanent Residence
C-1
Temporary News Coverage
G-1
Miscellaneous
Visa
1. Visa
•Those who enter Korea for interna-
ted to enter the country by Presidential Decree.
1-1. What is a visa?
‘consul’s recommendation for a foreigner's entry’. Those who fall under any of
1-2. Visa Issuance Procedure
the following categories may enter the country without a visa.
Authorities Embassy Consulate
Applicant’ s Document Submission
Approved Authorities Minister of Justice
•Those who are granted a reentry permit ▶
or are exempted from a reentry permit
Application ▼
may enter the country before the expiry
Examination
of such permit and exemption.
▼
Permission Request
2
•Nationals of a country that has signed
▶
Review
▼
visa waiver agreements with the
Permission
Republic of Korea, and who are hence exempted from acquiring a
1
Issuance
3 ◀
◀
▼
www.hikorea.go.kr. 8 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
•Documents Required for Visa Application: Passport, visa application, other documents depending on the type of visa applied for.
Visa Attached / Issued
※For information on the documents required for the respective purposes of stay, go
visa. ※For details on entry without a visa, go to
•Location of Visa Application and Issuance: Korean Embassy or Consulate
A foreign applicant for a visa should
to www.hikorea.go.kr. Additional or fewer documents may be required as
confirm his/her eligibility for staying in
deemed necessary for review. STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 9
2. Corporate Investment Visa (D-8)
2-2. Issuance Procedure
2-1. Eligible Applicants A D-8 visa is required by essential specialist personnel who are engaged in manage-
Local immigration office of the Korean sponsor
Apply for visa or confirmation letter certificate
ment, administrative affairs, production or technological fields with foreign-invested companies under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act (excluding those to be hired
Forward to the foreign national
locally). Essential specialist personnel are outlined as follows: - Executives: Those who are primary managers of an organization, who have extensive decision-making rights, and who, as the top officers of a company, are com-
Overseas Korean embassy or legation
Apply for visa issuance
manded and supervised only by the Board of Directors and the shareholders Enter country
(Executives should not directly perform the work of supplying services or engaging in the services of the organization).
Within 90days
Issue alien registration certificate
Alien registration
- Senior Managers: Those who are responsible for devising and executing the
Change visa
objectives and policies of a company or its departments, who have the authority to
Visa extension
plan, command, and supervise, who have the authority to employ and dismiss employees and to recommend such employment and dismissal, and who decide on / supervise / control the works of employees engaged in other supervisory /
Child birth report
Local immigration office in the district of residence
Grant visa Re-entry permit
specialist / administrative jobs or have discretionary power over daily routine works
Notify any changes to alien
(excluding frontline supervisors whose junior staffers under their control are not
registration status
specialist service suppliers, as well as those who are directly engaged in service
Change / add workplace
supply). -Specialists: Those who are essential for research, design, technology and management with the relevant company's services, and who have highly advanced
Permit for non-status activities
City / county district office
special or exclusive experience and knowledge. Those who engage in general administrative affairs or specialists and service
Investment Consulting Center at Invest KOREA Plaza
Airport / Part immigration
Moving-in notification within 14 days
Return alien registration certifiacte
Change place of stay
Exit country
providers who can be hired locally are not considered to be essential specialist personnel.
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issuance certificate no. Once that is done the applicant can apply for a visa
- A copy of the business license certificate
at the relevant Korean Embassy or Con-
- Transcript of the corporate register
sulate.
- HQ's transfer order - A copy of the foreign invested corpo-
- Diploma certificate - Work experience certificate
3. Dependent Family Visa(F-3)
2-2-3. Application for Change in Stay Eligibility
- Foreign exchange purchase certificate
3-1. Eligible Applicants
Foreign investors who travel to Korea
- Foreign exchange declaration certifi-
The spouse of a person eligible for cor-
with a C-3 (Short Term General) visa or
cate (if foreign currencies are hand
porate investment (D-8), and his/her
carried)
children under 20 years of age who
no visa and who do not have the time or
ration register
resources to acquire the D-8 visa can
- A document proving normal business
apply after their arrival before they
operation: tax payment certificate or
engage in business activities. Note that
operating fund procurement state-
3-2-1. Visa Application
ment
•Applicant: the relevant person
the Investment Consulting Center at
have no spouse.
2-2-1. Visa Application
Invest KOREA can handle the proce-
- Income statement
•Applicant: the relevant person •Location of application:
dures within a day. Please find out what
- Office rental agreement
documents are required with the Invest
- Residential rental agreement
If the applicant has received a visa
Korean Embassy or Consulate
KOREA Investment Consulting Center at
- Photos of business premises (internal
issuance certificate or a visa issuance
If the applicant has received a visa
+82-3497-1055, 1056 or call the immi-
issuance certificate or a visa issuance
gration office before you apply.
certificate no., he/she needs only to
•Applicant: the relevant person
submit a passport, a visa issuance
•Location of application: The compe-
application, and a visa issuance certifi-
tent immigration office of the appli-
- A copy of resident ID
cate (or visa issuance certificate no.).
cant's location, or the Investment
- Letter of intent to invest in Korea and
Consulting Center of Invest KOREA.
2-2-2. Application for Visa Issuance Certificate
and external views and signs) - One photo (3.5x4.5cm) ※Investment in Korea from China
•Applicant: the relevant person or the
※As deemed necessary for review,
approval of foreign exchange pur-
additional or fewer documents may
The applicant needs to be issued with a visa issuance certificate or a visa 12 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
visa issuance certificate no.).
a foreign exchange bank in China)
tent immigration office or its liaison has his address.
only a passport, a visa issuance applica-
3-2-2. Visa Issuance Certificate Application
•Location of application: the compeoffice in the location where the inviter
certificate no., he/she needs to submit
relevant plan (documents submitted to - Chinese bank's foreign purchase cer-
inviter
Embassy or Consulate
tion, and a visa issuance certificate (or
2-2-4. Documents required for visa application (or visa issuance certificate or stay eligibility change application)
•Applicant: the relevant person or the
•Location of application: Korean
inviter
tificate (documentary evidence of Chi-
•Location of application: the compe-
nese foreign exchange office's
tent immigration office or its liaison
chase)
be required.
office in the location of the inviter The applicant needs to receive a visa issuance certificate or a visa issuance
- Passport
※Essential Specialist Personnel
no., and to apply for a visa with the rele-
- Visa issuance application or visa
- Invitation statement
vant Korean Embassy or Consulate.
issuance certificate application
- License STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 13
3-2-3. Application for Change in Stay Eligibility
- However, in the case of an investor
- Housework assistants should be 20 -
whose income is under USD 500,000,
55 years old as of the application date,
•Applicant: the relevant person
he/she should be engaged in a cut-
and must have middle school educa-
•Location of application: the compe-
ting-edge information business and
tion or higher, or have equivalent edu-
tent immigration office of the appli-
must employ over three local people
cation. They will be issued a visa only
as regular employees.
when the inviter applies for a visa
cant's location or the Investment Consulting Center of Invest KOREA
*Cutting-edge information business: Eight
issuance certificate.
If the applicant has entered Korea with-
cutting-edge technology areas eligible
out a visa or is on a short-term visa due
for Gold Card(www.goldcard.or.kr)
4-2. Appliying for a Visa
to inevitable reasons such as household
issuance application as defined by the
•Applicant: the relevant person
work arrangements, he/she may apply
Korea Institute for Advancement of
•Location for application: Korean
for change in stay eligibility. Note that
Technology under the control of the
the Investment Consulting Center at
Ministry of Knowledge Economy (tech-
If the applicant has received a visa
Invest KOREA can handle the proce-
nological management, nano technolo-
issuance certificate or a visa issuance
dures within a day.
gy, digital electronics, biotechnology,
certificate no., he/she needs to only
transportation and machinery, e-busi-
submit a passport, a visa issuance
ness [including IT], environment and
application, and a visa issuance certifi-
energy)
cate (or visa issuance certificate no.).
4. Family Visitation Visa (F-1) 3-2-4. Documents required for visa issuance application (or visa issuance certificate, stay eligibility change application)
4-1. Eligible Applicants
Embassy or Consulate
Housework assistants of the following foreign investors (CEOs and executives) who
4-3. Visa Issuance Certificate Application
※As deemed necessary for review,
hold a corporate investment (D-8), resi-
•Applicant: the relevant person or the
additional or fewer documents may
dential (F-2), or permanent residence (F-5)
be required.
visa.
- Passport - Visa issuance application or visa issuance certificate application - Family relationship certificate (marriage certificate, family register or birth certificate) - Inviter's employment certificate or tax payment certificate - One color photo (3.5㎝×4.5㎝) - Fee (50,000 won)
immigration office or its liaison office - Foreign investors whose income is over three times the previous year's
that has jurisdiction over the inviter's residential address.
per capita GNI as released by the
The applicant needs to receive a visa
Bank of Korea.
issuance certificate or a visa issuance
*2011 per capita GNI is 22,489 USD (for details on GNI, contact the Bank of
no., and to apply for a visa with the relevant Korean Embassy or Consulate.
Korea's Economic Control Bureau, National Income Team [02-759-4450]) *Scope of executives: Essential specialist personnel, executives and senior managers
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inviter •Location for application: the relevant
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- Fee: 50,000 won (no fee is imposed for visa issuance certificate application) - One color ID photo - Diploma or other documents proving the invitee's educational status - Housework assistant employment agreement - A copy of the inviter's foreigner registration certificate - Personal reference certificate - A copy of the foreign invested compa-
person or his/her proxy should apply
6-2. Documents required for alien registration
to the competent immigration office of
•Required documents
his/her location.
- Application form
•Method of application: the relevant
invested companies - Employment certificate
- Passport
- One color photo (3×4㎝)
- Passport
- Application form
- Fee (revenue stamp: 10,000 won);
- Application form
- Certificate of birth
however, holders of the corporate
- A copy of the foreigner registration card
investment (D-8) visa are exempted
of the applicant's father or mother
from the fee.
- Fee (revenue stamp: 40,000 won)
wishes to stay in Korea after being born in the country •Application period: within 30 days of the effective date of eligibility
application (where lost) - Old alien registration card - ID photo
- A copy of the foreign invested corpo-
6. Alien Registration
ration registration certificate - A copy of the business license
6-4. Return of Alien Registration Card •Reasons for return
6-1. Eligible Applicants and Time for Alien Registration
※Dependent Family (F-3)
•Eligible applicants
- A copy of the alien registration card of
- When the registered foreigner gives
the accompanying person (the spouse
up his/her foreign nationality and
- Foreigners who wish to stay for more
- When the registered foreigner leaves
or parents)
the country permanently
acquires Korean nationality •Time for return
the country
•Eligible applicant: A foreigner who
- Document stating reason for re-issuance
- Fee (revenue stamp: 10,000 won) ※Corporate Investment (D-8)
than 90 days in Korea after entering
5. Eligibility for Stay
sulting Center of Invest KOREA •Required documents
- Local employees' income tax withholding certificates or income certificates
cant's location or the Investment Con-
- Passport
ny registration certificate
※In the case of executives of foreign
tent immigration office of the appli-
•Required documents
※In the case of investors investing under USD 500,000 (inviters)
•Location of application: the compe-
6-3. Reissuance of Alien Registration Card
- When the foreigner leaves the country
for more than 90 days after they are born in the country and are granted
•Reasons for reissuance
- Within 14 days of acquiring Korean
eligibility for stay.
- If an alien registration card is lost or
- Foreigners who wish to stay in Korea
•Registration period - Within 90 days of entering the country - In the case of foreigners who are
•Location of application: the compe-
granted eligibility for stay or approved
tent immigration office of the appli-
for a change in eligibility for stay, the
cant's location
time for such approval
permanently nationality
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
6-5. Report of a Change in Alien Registration Details A registered foreigner should report a change in alien registration details due to the following reasons to the compe-
※Failure to apply for eligibility for stay
•Location of application: the compe-
within the said 30 days will incur a fine
tent immigration office of the location
•Time for application: within 14 days
occurrence of such reasons. Otherwise,
due to violation of the Immigration
of the applicant or the Investment
of the occurrence of the reason for
he/she will incur a fine for violating Arti-
Act.
Consulting Center of Invest KOREA
reissuance
cle 35 of the Immigration Act.
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birth and nationality) have changed
tent immigration office within 14 days of
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•Reasons for reporting a change in alien registration details
he/she is allowed to apply (application from overseas or via a proxy is not
period of stay
Norway, Denmark, Germany, Luxem-
- If the name, gender, date of birth
allowed).
•Validity of continued corporate
burg, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland,
and/or nationality have changed - If the passport no., issuance date, and/or validity period have changed - If the institution or organization of a
•Required documents
•Screening criteria for extending
investment
- Nationals of Surinam, the Netherlands,
Liechtenstein, France, Finland, and
※As deemed necessary for review,
•Foreigners that fit into the criteria
Chile, who fall under the category of
additional or fewer documents may
listed below will be allowed to stay
supervisory intra-company transfer (D-
be required.
for an extended period
7), corporate investment (D-8), and
foreigner eligible for corporate invest-
- Passport
- Foreigners hired in Korea
trade management (D-9), do not need
ment (D-8) has changed its name
- Alien registration card
- Foreigner employed by a foreign
to obtain a reentry permit within the
•Required documents
- Application form
invested company with no tax
- Passport and alien registration card
- A copy of the foreign invested corpora-
payment record for a certain peri-
- Report of a change in alien registration details
tion registration certificate (issued by a foreign exchange bank) - Transfer order (issued by HQ) or
od since its business registration - Foreign employee who is not an essential specialist
- Passport - Alien registration card - Fee (revenue stamp: 50,000 won):
- Individual income tax payment certificate documents: tax clearance certifi-
•Required documents
- Application form
employment certificate
7. Extension of Period of Stay
period of stay.
8. Reentry Permit
holders of the corporate investment
A foreigner who wishes to outstay the
cate, certificate of tax payment,
permitted stay period in Korea must
income certificate, VAT standard cer-
•Targets of reentry permit
obtain approval for such an extension of
tificate, VAT-exempt operator income
- A registered foreigner who has left
the stay period.
certificate, comprehensive income cer-
Korea for more than one year within
- The relevant person or his/her proxy
tificate or other tax payment proofs
the stay period and intends to reenter
(must present relevant personal ID or
the country
power of attorney) needs to apply to
(D-8) visa are exempt from the fee. •Method of application
•Period of application: From two
※If no tax payment is incurred: the
months before expiry of the stay peri-
applicant needs to obtain a B-class
- If a foreigner exempted from alien reg-
the competent immigration office or its
od to the expiry date
withholding tax receipt issued by the
istration has left the country for more
liaison office and submit the required
Tax Payment Union, or an income
than one year and intends to reenter
certificate issued by a tax office, and
the country, he/she must obtain a
submit it.
reentry permit.
※Applications for extension after the expiry date will face a penalty.
•Method of application - The relevant person or his/her proxy
documents. - Online application: Hi Korea Electronic Civil Services
- A copy of the business license
needs to apply to the competent
- A transcript of the corporate register
immigration office and the Investment
- Corporate tax payment certificate or
•A reentry permit is not needed under the following circumstances
Consulting Center of Invest KOREA
business performance certificate docu-
- A registered foreigner who has left the
exempted if the passport is valid, so if
and submit the required documents.
ments
country for less than one year within
the passport expires after leaving the
•Instructions - The need for a reentry permit is
- However, if the applicant is staying in
- Income statement
the permitted stay period and who
country, the relevant person must get
the country on the application date,
- No fee is charged.
intends to reenter the country.
his/her passport reissued or have its
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Korean Language Courses
validity period extended before reen-
visa (D-8) are allowed to add work-
tering the country. In this case, the rel-
places or transfer to another work-
•Method of applying for the change and addition of workplaces
evant person must, within 14 days of
place from the current workplace only
The relevant person or his/her proxy
entering the country, report a change
within the subsidiaries of the same
needs to apply to the competent immi-
in the registration details (a change in
parent company.
gration office of his/her location and sub-
Due to Korea's recent political, economical,
1. Korean Language Courses
mit the required documents (see the
and cultural strides, more people are becom-
•Criteria
required documents by eligibility for
ing interested in the Korean language. There
- Even if nationals of countries under
- If the purpose of stay for the addition
stay).
are a number of universities in Seoul that
the reentry permit exemption system
and change of workplaces is different
who are exempt from the need to
from that of the original workplace
•Required documents
designed for foreigners and these courses
obtain a reentry permit within one year
employment agreement, such an
※As deemed necessary for review,
have become popular among international
or hold a stay eligibility that requires
arrangement shall not in principle be
additional or fewer documents may be
students. More schools are offering online
registration, if they, as holders of a
allowed.
required.
courses for those who live outside the capi-
the passport) to the competent immigration office or its liaison office.
offer Korean courses which are specifically
single visa, have temporarily left the
- If a person has various workplaces or
- Passport and alien registration card
tal. Please make sure to check the course
country without alien registration and
has transferred to various workplaces,
- Application form
difficulty and curriculum before you apply for
reenter the country, this visa will be
making his/her stay inappropriate, and
- A copy of the foreign invested corpo-
a class. You can take a level test to check
invalid. Thus, they must undergo alien
contradicting national interest, his/her
ration registration certificate
registration before leaving the country.
change and addition of workplaces
- A copy of the business license
will be limited.
- Fee (revenue stamp: 60,000 won)
- If the added workplace as applied has
9. Change and Addition of Workplace
longer working hours or pays more
your Korean fluency if necessary. Some organizations offer complimentary Korean classes for more approachability so
<In the case of corporate foreign investors
visit your nearest Korea Support Center for
than the original workplace, the addi-
investing USD 500,000 or more>
Foreign Workers or visit the websites listed
tion of the workplace will be limited.
- Certificate of tax payment or
below. If you feel you are capable, try taking
export/import report or export/import
the Test of Proficiency in Korean (also known
result confirmation certificate
as TOPIK).
This refers to occasions when a foreign-
- The number of workplaces shall not
er, staying in Korea, adds another work-
exceed two in addition to the original
place or transfers to another workplace
workplace. The number of added
- Certificate confirming original work-
to the current workplace within the
working places shall not exceed two in
place business shutdown (in case of
The KOTRA Korean Language School (KLS)
scope of eligibility for stay.
addition to the original working place.
change in workplace)
was commissioned by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy as a communication solution,
•Time for approval for addition and change of workplace
<In the case of corporate foreign investors
for stay, equivalent to employment activities (D-7 [supervisory intra-com-
The relevant person shall obtain prior
- Certificate of tax payment
been running a complimentary Korean
pany transfer], D-8[corporate invest-
approval for the change and addition of
- Transfer order
course since September 2007. Those who
ment], and D-9 [trade management])
workplaces from the competent immi-
enroll will be trained in basic writing, reading,
gration office.
and everyday conversation. Foreign investors
•Targets: foreign holders of eligibility
※Holders of a corporate investment 20 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
investing under USD 500,000>
which is often the biggest obstacle in living in korea for foreign investors. The KLS has
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 21
who are already fluent in speaking Korean can participate in the business debate class. There are a variety of classes for foreign
VISA holders(for other visa holders, please
These are the two most authoritative tests and they are worth taking, especially if
contact us to check on your eligibility)
you are considering attending a university or getting a job in Korea.
(2) Class Size: maximum of 15 students per
investors and their families to choose from.
class (3) Venue: The Invest KOREA Plaza Building
- Registration Information
(IKP, next to KOTRA)
(1) Eligibility: A-1, D-4, D-8, E-3, F-2, F-3
Inquiries: +82-2-3497-1015
Korean Courses(private)
TOPIK (Test Of Proficiency In Korean) Administering organization
NIIED (National Institute for International Education)
Eligibility
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 - Wish to work for a Korean company or government institute - Is of Korean descent, currently studying or has graduated a foreign school
Test dates
Test Dates: 4 tests annually (in Korea: January, April, July, September/ outside Korea: April, September)
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
King Sejong Institute
http://www.sejonghakdang.org/
Seogang Korean Program
http://korean.sogang.ac.kr/
Yeonsei University Korean Language Institute
http://www.yskli.com/
Overseas availability
Test administered in 178 regions in 53 countries
Difficulty and levels
Levels of difficulty and proficiency grades: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced / 6-grade scale
Proficiency test areas Score Test fee
4 sections: Vocabulary, grammar/ writing, listening comprehension, reading The full score of each section is 100 for a total full score of 400. 40,000 won
TOPIK and www.topik.go.kr online registration guide
Free Korean Classes KPE (Korean Proficiency Examination)
Offline Only KOTRA Korean Language School
www.investkorea.org
Seoul Global Center
http://global.seoul.go.kr/ Online Only
Administering organization Test developer
KOTRA Contact Korea
http://www.contactkorea.go.kr/en/index.do
KBS Let's Learn Korean
http://world.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean2/
Talk To Me in Korean
http://www.talktomeinkorean.com/
Eligibility Test dates Grading system
2. Korean Language Proficiency Test Those wishing to test their level of proficiency in Korean can do so either by taking the TOPIK, administered by the National Institute for International Education, or the KPE, given by the YBM. 22 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
YBM Yonsei University Korean Language Institute Non-native speakers of Korean who are Koreans living overseas or foreign nationals 4 tests a year (January, April, July, October) 6-grade scale
4 sections: Listening, reading, speaking and writing Proficiency areas tested Applicants may choose to take the test on one or more sections. 120 questions for a total test time of 180 minutes Test fee KPE and online registration guide
45,000 won (speaking), 35,000 won (listening and reading), 37,000 won (writing) http://exam.ybmsisa.com/kpe/
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 23
Everyday Etiquette in Korea
the first time, by juniors or inferiors when they speak to their seniors or superiors, or by one who makes a formal speech before a crowd. Meanwhile, people use plain
<Introducing Korea>
expressions when they talk with friends or their juniors or inferiors.
According to various historical documents, Korea's history began when Gojoseon was founded in 2333 B.C. The nation prevailed in different names and forms over
Korean people have also used a range of different terms to refer not just to close
the past 5,000 years as the Three Kingdoms, the North and South States, Goryeo,
family members but to almost all the relatives on both maternal and paternal sides.
and Joseon until it reached its modern form of the Republic of Korea that you know
They also have a tradition that when married, the family of one's spouse is also
today. From the United Silla Dynasty to the Goryeo Dynasty, Buddhism flourished.
regarded as his or her own and address them with appropriate names expressing
Korea excelled in trade during the Goryeo Era, with a regular flow of foreign
their intimate relations.
merchants traveling in and out of the country. That is when Korea made its presence and name known around the world.
•Terms used by the wife to call the members of her husband's family On the other hand, when the Joseon Dynasty began its rule in 1392, they adopted
Husband's family tree
Confucianism. The ideology treasured loyalty, filial duties, and refined manners. Confucian teachings dictate the thoughts and actions of Koreans to this day. This was the era when Korea's unique alphabet was made. It is also notable that Seoul was designated as Joseon's capital. Seoul has served the nation for 600 years as Korea's political, economical, social, and cultural center. Old palaces, traditional city gates, and skyscrapers stand side-by-side in the city. Seoul is now a city that attracts millions of tourists from all over the world.
1. Everyday Basic Manners Widely praised as “the country of courteous people in the East” among the Chinese people in the past, Korea has maintained a long tradition of regarding everyday etiquette as a key for a decent, harmonious familial and communal life. The strong influence of Confucianism upon the Korean society established filial piety as one of the most highly admired virtues in life, and according to the Korean custom the first male child is responsible for taking care of his parents throughout his life. Korean people also tend to regard the harmony of their community more important than the happiness of a family member. They also developed a complex hierarchy of linguistic expressions designed to reveal a difference in age or social status between those engaged in conversation. The honorific expressions are used between people who meet with each other for 24 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 25
•Terms used by the husband to call the members of his wife's family Wife's family tree
all the foods the host prepared for you. It is
Traditionally, all guests to a wedding need
traditionally not recommended to talk during
to prepare a gift money of some appropri-
a meal, but these days it is acceptable to
ate amount for the bride or groom. They
make a light conversation that helps create a
give it to a person responsible for one of
comfortable atmosphere. The conversation,
the reception desks arranged at the
however, should be limited to the subjects
entrance to a wedding hall and occupied
that can make everyone sharing the meal feel
by the bride or groom's family or friends.
comfortable.
Make sure that you give the gift money to the right reception desk by checking the
You will find a bell attached to your table at
sign with the bride or groom's name on.
many of the restaurants in Korea. These are
2. Table Manners
table once he/she is done. It is considered
used to call the waiter/waitress without the
Guests to a wedding ceremony need to
hassle of having to try to catch their attention.
dress appropriately to respect and cele-
If the venue does not have a bell, simply raise
brate the occasion. Men should wear
your hand and call for their service. Some
suits and women should avoid white or
restaurants have signs that say “물은 셀프”
pink and should not wear anything
which roughly is translated as, “water is self-
dressier than the bride's wedding dress.
service,” in which case you will have to fetch
In Korea today, most wedding cere-
your own water at the water dispenser.
monies and receptions take place at sep-
Please note that there is no tipping in Korea.
arate venues and guests are led to a
Apart from a handful of high-end restaurants
reception hall for dining although some
and hotels that charge an extra “service fee”
ceremonies are held at a dining hall with
in the bill, you are not obliged to tip.
guests served with food. After the cere-
rude to leave the table while the senior is still
mony the bride and groom change to
When you eat a meal with a senior (by age or
eating.
Korean traditional garments called Han-
by position) you must wait for them to pick up
During your time in Korea you will often come
their spoon before you begin your meal. If you
across a situation where you are eating with a
3. Manners and Etiquettes for Special Occasions
bok and move to a special venue where the traditional Pyebaek ritual takes place.
are sitting at a traditional Korean table (on the
group of people with a single set of side dish-
floor) try not to slouch or cup your chin on the
es and a shared stew. Refrain from picking at
•Wedding etiquettes
and relatives wish the couple a happy
table during meals. Never hold both your
the casserole or side dishes for those eating
Wedding ceremonies in Korea today are
marriage.
spoon and chopsticks at the same time, and
with you and start eating from a corner. If
significantly different from the traditional
do not hold dishes in your hand. If you finish
available, use a separate plate to take a man-
ones, and usually take place at a com-
•Funeral etiquettes
eating while the senior is still eating, place
ageable amount of food from the plate
mercial wedding hall, hotel or church
If you received a report of the death of a
your spoon and chopsticks on the rice bowl
shared with others. Try to avoid eating only
whereas the traditional ceremonies were
very close friend or relative in Korea, you
or soup bowl, and place the bowl on the
the foods that suit your palate, and try to taste
held at the courtyard of the bride's house.
are expected to arrive at the funeral house
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At the ritual, the groom's family members
STARTING LIFE IN KOREA \ 27
before other mourners and help the
exchange nods with the bereaved family
bereaved family make preparations. In
members before paying their respect to
other cases, wait until the bereaved family
the deceased person by offering incense.
has prepared the funeral altar. A three-
They need to pick only a single incense
day funeral is more common these days.
stick and light it with a match or using the
The best time to visit is between 09:00 to
candle light. The flame at one end of an
23:00 on the second day because the
incense stick should be put out not by
funeral parlor may not be ready on the
blowing but by shaking or gently rubbing
first, and the coffin is carried out first thing
it, and put in the burner prepared before
in the morning on the third day.
the portrait of the deceased person
Guide to Living in Korea 2013
HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION
placed on the altar. The incense offering is Mourners - both men and women - visit-
traditionally followed by two deep bows to
ing the funeral house are expected to
the portrait before exchanging a single
wear a black suit with black tie and shoes
bow with the bereaved family and a word
although other dark colors such dark blue
of condolence. Christian believers tend to
or gray will also be acceptable. You
give gentle nods rather than deep bows
should avoid, however, wearing dark
to express their condolence.
brown or red garments, and keep jewelry and makeup to a minimum. Leave your buigeum or “condolence money” at the
User Tips
How much is “appropriate” for weddings and funerals?
reception area at the entrance or put it in the buigeum box. It is the same as for a
In Korea, it is common practice to take a
wedding in that you show your respect by
certain amount of money to a funeral or
paying or giving what you can afford.
wedding that you have been invited to. Interestingly, Koreans have always liked to
Do not keep talking to the members of
give in odd numbers. This could be due to
the bereaved family, nor ask details of the
the traditional belief that odd numbers
cause that led to the death as it can
represent the Yang energy. Nowadays it
refresh their painful memories. Try to keep
is common to give 30,000 won, 50,000
your words of condolence brief and sin-
won, or 100,000 won. Consider your
cere, and avoid speaking in a loud voice
income and relationship with the person
or getting into any action that can disturb
when determining the right amount.
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・By Type ・Moving ・Garbage Disposal / Recycling ・Foreign Villages
HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION
service of a real estate agent. However, this
agreement on a residential or commercial
involves a cost in the form of a brokerage fee
property, charges a brokerage fee based on
(see the brokerage fee rate table below). Ask a
the value of the transaction. Although there is
licensed real estate agent in the neighborhood
some difference depending on the region, the
of your choice to show you apartments that fit
difference is generally quite negligible. Using
your criteria. If you find one that you like, have
the rate table for the City of Seoul below, you
your agent draft a rental agreement. Once you
can fairly accurately estimate the brokerage
have signed the agreement, you pay the agent
fee you will be paying:
the brokerage fee and move in on the date ※Residential property transaction-related
agreed upon under the agreement.
By Type
1. Apartments
hotel room, hence its name. Officetels are pop-
information provided below is subject to
ular among lawyers, accountants, and tax
•Brokerage Fee
change with subsequent amendment of
accountants because of their convenience as
In Korea, a licensed real estate agent, serving
provincial or municipal ordinances following
everything from business to living can be done
as the go-between for a purchase or rental
an amendment of real estate law.
in one building. The most popular type of housing in Korea,
These buildings, which offer units that combine
apartments often have within the complex
the features of an office facility and a residential
basic convenience facilities like supermarkets,
facility, are mostly located near a subway sta-
fitness centers, barbershops and hair salons.
tion and other public transportation. The disad-
Most apartment complexes are also often
vantage, however, is the neighborhood, which
conveniently located near schools, after-
is usually crowded with offices and thronged
school academies and public transportation.
with human traffic; hence rather noisy and
Recently-constructed apartment units tend to
brightly lit with neon lights all night long. Most
come with a refrigerator and built-in
officetel units are one-room or two-room units,
wardrobes, but furniture and appliances need
more expensive than regular apartments per
to be separately purchased in most cases.
square meter, and tend to be offered for monthly rent-style rental rather than for sale or jeonse rental (paying a lump-sum deposit).
Real Estate Brokerage Fee Schedule (City of Seoul) - Residential Properties Type of Transaction
Value of Transaction Less than 50 million won
Sale/ Exchange
Maximum Upper Limit Rate
0.6%
•Tips for Renting an Apartment / Officetel Unit
the words “office” and “hotel.” It refers to build-
Rental agreements are signed in Korea
50 million won or more, but less than 200 million won
0.5%
800,000 won
200 million won or more, but less than 600 million won
0.4%
No upper limit
ings that are built for both accommodation and
through the intermediary of a real estate agent.
business and they are usually equipped with a
A safer way than entering into a rental agree-
small kitchenette. The design resembles a
ment directly with the landlord is to use the
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600 million won or more
Setting Transaction Value
250,000 won
2. Officetels An officetel is a complex word that combines
Method for Fee Calculation
Rate set by the real estate agent, not exceeding 0.9%
Maximum brokerage fee = Transaction value Maximum brokerage Sale: fee rate (The amount Price of Sale may not exceed the upper limit specified in Exchange: the left column) price of the one with greater value, between the two properAmount negotiated ties exchanged between the real estate agent and the customer below the maximum rate set by the former, which should not exceed 0.9%.
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Type of Transaction
Value of Transaction
Maximum Rate
Less than 50 million won
0.5%
50 million won or more, but less than 100 million won
0.4%
Rental etc. 100 million won (transactions or more, but less other than than 300 million sale or won exchange)
0.3%
Upper Limit 200,000 won
300,000 won
No upper limit
Rate set by the real 300 million won estate agent, not or more exceeding 0.8%
Method for Fee Calculation
Maximum brokerage fee = Transaction value Maximum brokerage fee rate (The amount may not exceed the upper limit specified in the left column)
Amount negotiated between the real estate agent and the customer below the maximum rate set by the former which should not exceed 0.8%.
Setting Transaction Value
※Maximum brokerage fee = Transac-
than living in an officetel, residences are,
tion value ×Maximum brokerage fee
nevertheless, cheaper than staying at a
rate (The amount may not exceed the
hotel; hence, quite popular as a long-
upper limit specified)
term accommodation choice for interna-
※Real estate agents are required to set Jeonse: amount of jeonse deposit
the maximum brokerage rate for each of the three categories of transaction ‘Residential ( property sale/exchange
Monthly rent: Security deposit + (Monthly rent 100). If this amount is less than 50 million won: Security deposit +(Monthly rent 70)
tional visitors.
4. Hotels
600 million won or more in transaction value,’ ‘Residential rental 300 million
For international visitors visiting Korea
won or more in transaction value,’ for a short-term stay or needing assisand‘Sale, exchange or rental of
tance from staff speaking English, the
properties other than residential prop-
best accommodation option is a hotel
erties’) below the respective maxi-
with foreign language service and a full
mum rate under the law, and specify it
set of amenities. But, staying at a hotel
in the above rate table.
is the priciest option as well. For long-
※The above real estate brokerage fee
term guests, most hotels offer a dis-
schedule was established by the
count. Ask your hotel about long-term
Business Affairs of Licensed Real
guest discounts.
Estate Agents and Report of Real
Non residential properties (land, commercial properties, officetels, etc.) Type of Transaction
Maximum Brokerage Fee Rate
Sale/exchange, rental, etc.
Rate set by the real estate agent, not exceeding 0.9%
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%.
Determination of Transaction Value
Same as residential properties
Estate Transactions Act and the City of Seoul’s Residential Property Brokerage Fees Etc. Ordinance.
3. Residences Serviced residences are quite similar to officetels, but are fully-furnished and equipped. Each unit comes with an equipped kitchen, a washing machine and basic furnishings. Shared amenities like the sauna, swimming pool and fitness center are available to residents, along with hotel-style services. Costlier
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HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION \ 33
Moving
ask for an estimate beforehand. Also, in most cases, you need to make a reser-
Arrangement for a home visit and
At this time, documents related to the
estimate
shipment are sent to the moving com-
vation with a mover at least 15-30 days
Movers send their staff to your home to
pany’s branch at the destination port. If
before the moving date. It is certainly a
see the amount of household goods to
you have any questions or requests, this
costlier way of moving than doing the
be moved and provide an estimate. If
is the time to ask or make them.
•Do-it-yourself moving
move yourself. Nowadays, many movers
the estimate seems reasonable, you
Do-it-yourself moving is definitely a
offer not only unpacking, but also clean-
notify the mover and give them the go-
cheaper way of moving than paying a
ing service.
ahead.
for the rental of a moving van or truck
•Household goods moving and storage service
After sorting your household goods by
varies depending on the time, distance,
Moving and storage services come in
type and packing them, the movers
Before moving out of a house, you need
the size of the vehicle and the rental
handy when you need to store your
write up an inventory list containing seri-
to pay the final utility bills. On the day of
company. If you need no help with load-
household goods due to a temporary
al numbers and hand it over to you.
the move or the day before, call up the
ing and unloading, rent your vehicle from
reassignment out of the town, overseas
When checking the inventory, make
gas, electricity and water companies to
a rent-a-car company, rather than a
business trip for a lengthy period,
sure to see if you have items that require
report the amount of consumption you
moving company, as it is most often
remodeling project or hiatus between
extra-packaging, in a wooden crate for
see on the meter, and they will tell you
slightly cheaper.
two residences. The moving and stor-
instance.
the total amount of money you owe.
1. Moving within Korea
professional mover, and is ideal if you do not have too much to move. The price
Packing and inventory
3. Taking Care of Utility Bills and Making Arrangements to Have Mail Forwarded
age service costs twice the moving ser-
•Door-to-door moving service
vice, as the move takes place twice
A door-to-door mover takes charge of
(from your home to the storage, and
When the packing part is completed,
month before you are billed, you will
the entire process of a move, from
from the storage to your home). The
you need to make sure that you are cov-
have to arrange with the next tenant or
packing and transportation to unpack-
storage fee can be a daily or a monthly
ered by a cargo insurance which com-
the landlord so that you can pay your
ing. As the rate varies depending on the
fee. For short-term storage, it is best to
pensates you for any loss, theft or dam-
portion of the bill the next month.
amount of household goods, it is best to
have the fee charged on a daily basis.
age to your goods while in transit to the
Cargo insurance
destination.
Since there is usually a time lag of one
The telephone and internet services can be transferred to your new residence.
2. International Moving
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Transportation and cargo loading
The post office forwards your mail to
The packed goods are then transported,
your new address for three months. For
International moving takes time and
unless there is a special request from
the phone numbers of utility companies
organization. It is therefore best to
the customer, to a seaport or to an air-
and other public service organizations,
choose a mover early and plan the
port for customs clearance. With the
check your directory.
process well ahead of your planned
export permit issued, the shipment is
relocation date. The general procedure
transported according to the itinerary,
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Garbage Disposal / Recycling
- Don't put cigarette butts or other waste inside bottles. * Empty beer bottles, soju bottles and soda bottles can be
1. Paper
returned to the store for refund of the container deposit. Paper waste should not be soiled or wet, and be separated from plastic, aluminum or metal. Newspapers should not be wet and must be piled flat into a pile about 30cm thick and tied with a string.
Newspapers
- Should be free of laminated advertising flyers and Books, paper sheets, other types of plastics and should not be soiled. paper shopping bags, cal- Laminated book or magazine covers and metal or endars, wrapping paper plastic notebook springs are not recycled or re-used.
Milk packages, beverage packages, paper cups
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.
Boxes(cookie boxes, packaging boxes and other cardboard boxes, etc.)
All tapes and metal pins should be removed from boxes, and they must be flattened and piled into a form easy to pick up.
4. Cans Tin, steel or aluminum cans (for food)
- 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.
Other cans (butane gas cans, pesticide cans)
Pierce a hole to empty the content before recycling.
5. Steel Scraps 2. Plastic
- 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.
Containers and packaging materials made of PET, PVC, PP, PS, PE, PSP
Containers should be completely emptied of content, and any lids in another material (or aluminum foil or wrap, etc) or labels attached must be removed. Make the bundle as compact as possible for easy recycling.
Boxes(cookie boxes, packaging boxes and other cardboard boxes, etc.)
- 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.
- 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. - Put them in a hemp sack to prevent them from getting wet and make a bundle about 30cm thick.
7. Fluorescent Tubes 3. Glass Bottles
- Sort and recycle only unbroken tubes.
- 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. 36 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
â&#x20AC;ťSource : Korea Environment Corporation (http://ecoplaza.keco.or.kr/main/Eco_Main.jsp)
HOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION \ 37
Foreign Villages
1. Foreign Villages in Seoul According to the Korea Immigration Office and
Yongsan-gu)
•Italian Village
An Islamic business community comes
school. Various cultural events are
(Club Italia : Francisco Catholic Church
together 'temporarily' on weekends as
staged backed up by dedicated admin-
at Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu)
many Muslims go to the mosque to
istrative support from the local gu or dis-
A cultural community based on religious
attend their weekly service on Friday
trict officein the French language.
bonds has developed here even though
afternoons.
few Italians reside in Seoul. Diverse cul-
•Japan Village
the Korea National Statistical Office, there are around 1,390,000 foreigners in Korea as of
munity has developed around a French
•Chinese Village No. 1
tural events are held by the Italian cultur-
(Little Tokyo : Ichon 1(il)-dong,
al center around a Catholic church that
Yongsan-gu)
holds mass every Sunday for Italians
December 31, 2011. Korea is experiencing a
(Little Chinatown : Yeonhui-dong of
steep rise in international marriages with more
Seodaemun-gu and Yeonnam-dong
One of the oldest foreign villages in
and more multicultural families coming about.
of Mapo-gu)
Seoul, Little Tokyo is equipped with a
and also runs a kindergarten.
•Philippine Village
There are 10 foreign neighborhoods and
A Chinese community has developed
kindergarten and a range of educational,
streets in Seoul alone. Ansan Foreigner Village,
around the Chinese Junior and Senior
faith and business facilities. Japanese is
(Sunday Market : in front of Hyehwa
Incheon China Town, Namhae German Town,
High Schools at Yeonhui-dong, Seodae-
spoken at nearly all of the facilities and
Catholic Church at Hyehwa-dong,
and Geoje Northern Europe Town are famous
mun-gu, Seoul. It is a residential-com-
services have been developed for
Jongno-gu)
places outside the capital. (They make up
mercial Chinese village where many Chi-
Japanese residents.
2.5% of the entire population). The number of
nese restaurants have formed into a
foreigners has increased 5.6 times since 2000.
Chinese business town.
In the past, expatriate housing areas were limited to a few neighborhoods around foreign embassies. Now, residential areas for foreigners are becoming ever more diverse.
•Korean-Chinese Village
•Chinese Village No. 2
'Little Manila' comes together in front of Hyehwa Catholic Church every Sunday.
•Mongolia Village
Many truck-mounted stalls sell Philip-
(Mongol Tower : Beorumul-gil,
pine-related products based on a strong
Gwanghui-dong, Dongdaemun-gu)
religious belief.
(Chinese Street : in front of the Chinese
This tower is also known as a 'Mongolian
Embassy at Myeong-dong, Jung-gu)
island floating in Seoul' as many Mongols
Reference literature: 'Seoul Policy Focus'
A cultural village has developed in the Chinese
from various parts of Seoul or its suburbs
by the Seoul Development Institute
business town that has sprung up around
gather here to exchange information.
Hanseong Chinese Elementary School in front
Korean is virtually non-existent here.
(Yenbian Street : Garibong-dong, Guro-gu)
of the Chinese Embassy. Local Koreans can
Many Korean-Chinese people have set-
experience 'Chinese culture' in downtown
tled in Garibong-dong, Guro-Gu, Seoul,
Seoul as Chinese villages such as Yenben
constituting a Chinese community. A
Street or Korean-Chinese villages have devel-
business community has developed
oped in various parts of Seoul.
along a 500m-long alley where both Korean and Chinese are spoken.
•French Village (Seorae Village : Bangbae-dong and
•Islamic Village (Seoul Central Masjid : Itaewon-dong, 38 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
Banpo 4(sa)-dong, Seocho-gu) A French residential-commercial comHOUSING AND ACCOMMODATION \ 39
Guide to Living in Korea 2013
EDUCATION
・International Schools ・Libraries
Libraries
Gyeonggi-do is a public library for people who come from different cultural back-
EDUCATION International Schools
$25,000 annually. Other expenses such
The National Library of Korea, located in
grounds. It is a place where you can find
Sogong-dong, is the first modern library of
books in 10 different languages. The library
Korea. It is also the library boasting the
also offers various cultural events. The Jung-
nation’s largest holdings of foreign language
gu District Library in Jung-gu, Seoul is also
books. Libraries like the National Assembly
equipped with a book collection that is
Library of Korea, Supreme Court Library and
geared towards multicultural families. A new
the annex library to the Office of Education
library called, “Damunhwa Gonggong-
has quite important holdings of foreign lan-
doseogwan (Multicultural Public Library),”
guage books as well.
has a large collection of international books
as the school bus fee, textbook costs
and it opened last year.
As of September 2011, there are 50
and extracurricular activity costs must
Nowadays, even neighborhood public
international schools in Korea. Among
also be considered.
libraries and ward libraries have a decent-
To consult or borrow books from libraries,
sized collection of foreign language books.
you will need a library card. Bring a photo ID
the 50 schools, 21 are located in Seoul, 8 in Gyeonggi-do and 6 in Busan. The
Admission criteria vary depending on the
University libraries are also convenient
(foreigner registration card) and ask the
rest of them are in other Metropolitan
school, and laws and regulations related
sources of foreign-language books for
library staff to make one for you. Note that
cities and provinces, usually 1 to 3 per
to international schools change frequent-
international residents. The Namsan Public
some libraries do not lend certain materials.
city or province.
ly. Therefore, it is best to directly inquire
Library inside Namsan Park provides a small
Patrons can check in their coat or bag at
with the school to obtain exact and up-
foreign language book section. The park
the reception desk. For the list of libraries
English is the main language in most
to-date information. For the list of interna-
offers a sweeping view of downtown Seoul,
with foreign language book holdings and
international schools in Korea, and US-
tional schools in Korea and their contact
and makes for a nice stroll as well. Mean-
their contact information, see the directory.
style curricula are taught. Students plan-
information, see the directory.
while, Pyeongnae Library in Namyangju,
ning to continue their studies in a Korean university need to earn additional credits in Korean and Korean history. However, the standard curriculum suffices for those planning to complete their higher education abroad. You must check if there is an authorized education program for entering college. The number of students enrolled varies widely, from 100 to as many as 1,500. The tuition ranges from $15,000 to 42 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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TRANSPORTATION
・Public Transport ・Driver’s License ・Tips for Driving in Korea
TRANSPORTATION Public Transport
that are accepted only in certain areas, such as
•Postpaid transportation card Unlike with the T-money card that has to be topped up beforehand, you can pay for your use of the public transport afterward with a credit card. A credit card can be enabled to be used as a postpaid transportation card through a few simple steps. The T-money card may be a better choice, however, for international visitors without a credit card issued by a Korean bank.
the Hanaro card or the Mybi card.
1. Transportation Card
<Other forms of transportation cards>
•T-money The T-money card can be purchased or topped up at a subway station, convenience store or a kiosk. The card can be used for all public transport
User Tips
Make the most of your
systems and related facilities. T-money is also sold
T-money card
in the form of a cell phone hanger, wrist watch or
Did you know that you can use your T-money
character mascot.
card for other purposes? Look for the T-money logo at drink vendors, convenience stores, public
Being a top-up card, the T-money card is
telephones, certain bakeries, and fast food chains
recharged as necessary. But, always top up your
you come across on the street. T-money affiliated
T-money card before you run out of credit. Once
shops accept payment by T-money cards. For
you are out of credit, you cannot receive transfer
more information go to the official T-money web-
discounts, for example.
site: www.t-money.co.kr.
※There are other prepaid transportation cards Prepaid transportation card
General purpose
For teenagers
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For children
Combination purpose
2. Subway Subway systems are available in Korea, in Seoul and the metropolitan area, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. The fare system is the same for all of these subway systems (purchase ticket place the ticket on the reader board/disembark subway place the ticket on the reader) except for the single trip ticket whose price varies somewhat.
- Busan: Regular tickets and multi-ride cards Tickets may be purchased at a vending machine within a subway station for both regular tickets and multi-ride cards. Regular tickets can be for a one way trip or a round trip. The fare varying depending on the destination, travelers must choose a line from the map at the top or a section 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 may be used for all rides made within two hours from the time of initial validation. - Daegu and Daejeon: Single-trip tokenstyle tickets Tips - To switch subway lines, follow the transfer sign, indicating the line number. - When riding to a destination farther than
•Buying a subway ticket - Seoul: Single-trip cards [Single-trip card] Choose your destination at a transportation card vending/top-up machine and enter the fare plus a deposit (500 won) to get a single-trip 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.
you have initially paid for, simply pay for the extra-fare using a ticket vending machine or to a subway staff. - 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. TRANSPORTATION \ 47
3. City Bus
•A simplified transit fare system for the seoul metropolitan area
•Transfer trips (distance-metered fare)
•Types of bus (Seoul)
Under this simplified transit fare system for
In this fare scheme for trips involving
City buses currently circulating in Seoul are new models launched in July 2004. Bus
the capital area (Seoul Metropolitan City,
multiple transfers between different
stops now match the color of the bus, making it easier to spot the stop for the right bus.
Gyeonggi-do, Incheon Metropolitan City),
transportation systems, a basic fee is
travelers no longer pay separately for each
charged, based on the transportation
ride with different transport means, from
means with the highest basic fee, and if
the subway to city buses and community
the total distance traveled exceeds the
buses. Regardless of transportation sys-
distance listed below, an extra-fare of
tem and the number of transfers made
100 won is charged for every 5km in
between the systems, travelers always pay
excess.
Blue (trunk route) buses
Green (branch route) buses
Blue buses are long-distance trunk-line buses serving areas within the City of Seoul.
These branch-line buses provide linkage to subway stops and serve areas within a neighborhood.
Yellow (circular route) buses
These express buses ensure connection between Seoul and its surrounding cities in the metropolitan area.
•Bus fares in major cities Type
Payment method
Seoul
Card
1050
(Won) as of sep. 2012
Gyeonggi Incheon Daejeon 1100
1100
1100
they use a transportation card. This represents significant savings for most.
Red (wide area) buses
Linking areas on the outskirts of the city, yellow buses meet diverse transportation demands in the City of Seoul.
for the total distance traveled, as long as
Daegu
Busan
Ulsan
Gwangju
1100
1080
1100
1100
Seoul Metropolitan Area
Busan
City bus Cash
City express bus
1150
1200
1300
1200
1200
1200
1150
1200
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a T-money card or a postpaid transportation card
Maximum time between two rides
Up to 30 minutes (up to 1 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 or an Ibi card.
Maximum time between two rides
Up to 30 minutes
Number of transfers
Up to two transfers (up to three different transportation means)
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
Up to 30 minutes
Daejeon
Card
1850
1800
2500
1100
1450
1700
1500
1100
Number of transfers
Up to three transfers (only one transfer to the subway)
Cash
1950
1900
2800
1200
1600
1800
1700
1200
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a Bitgoeul card, Kookmin card, Shinhan card or a Mybi card
Applicable transfer type
Transfer between the subway (section 1) and city bus
Maximum time between two rides
Up to 1 hour for rides starting with a city (community) bus Up to 30 minutes for rides starting with the subway
Gwangju
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Daegu
Eligible travelers
Travelers using a Daegyeong transportation card or a Kookmin card
Applicable transfer types
Between the subway, Daegu city bus, Gyeongsan city bus (except buses serving Yeongcheon, Goryeong and Seongju)
Maximum time between two rides
Up to 1 hour after boarding a bus / Up to 30 minutes after exiting the subway
Number of transfers
Up to two transfers (up to three transportation means)
※ 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. User Tips
•Deluxe taxi These black taxi cabs with a yellow stripe, while more comfortable and providing better services than regular taxis, are slightly more expensive. Tickets may be purchased in advance,
•Regular taxi
online at the express bus ticketing web-
Many of them have a silver body with
site. Check the terminal beforehand, as
white or blue stripes, but many of the
it varies depending on the destination.
newer taxis are orange with a white
Gyeongbu and Yeongdong line buses
stripe. The basic charge is 2,400 won.
depart from the Seoul Express Bus Terminal, and Honam line buses, bound for
How to pay for multiple passengers
•Call taxi
Gwangju or Jeonju, depart from the
tell the bus driver the number of people you will be paying for with your transportation card before you use the
These taxis can be dispatched by
Central City Terminal. Most buses
reader. Remember, if you transit onto another bus, you must pay for the same number of passengers as your
phone; which is very convenient if you
bound for places in eastern Korea, like
first trip for the transit discount to apply. Note that you cannot pay for multiple people on the subway.
are in an area with few taxis or late at
Gangwon-do cities, depart from the
night. They are identical to regular taxis
East Seoul Express Bus Terminal, and
in appearance, and the fare is the same
many Chungcheongdo-bound buses
as well. But, when the fare is less than
from the South Seoul Terminal.
You can pay for more than one person with your T-money card when you go on a bus ride. Just
4. Taxi • International taxi
9,000 won, a dispatch charge of 1,000
City of Seoul-designated taxi service for international residents of Seoul or interna-
won is added to the fare.
(Gyeongbu Line, Yeongdong Line)
tional visitors to Seoul Reservations are required and can be made by calling 1644-2255 or visiting Reservation the International Taxi website at http://www.intltaxi.co.kr. Cabs on stand-by, if available, are sent to customers without a reservation. Fare Types
Section-based, metered or rental rates depending on the case 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 City of Seoul. - 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 including how to use the airports, touring Seoul and doing business in Korea. Taxi? - 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 accepted.
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•Seoul express bus terminal - Address: 19-4, Banpo 4-dong, Seo-
5. Express Bus
cho-gu, Seoul (Subway Lines 3 & 7, Express Bus Terminal)
Express buses, which are less pricey
- Tel: 02-535-4151
than the KTX, are good alternatives for a
- Website: www.exterminal.co.kr
long-distance trip. There are two types of express buses: regular express bus and deluxe express bus. Deluxe express
•Central city bus terminal (Honam Line)
buses seat less passengers than the
- Address: 19-3, Banpo-dong, Seocho-
regular ones. The seats are wider and
gu, Seoul (Subway Lines 3 & 7,
more comfortable and are equipped
Express Bus Terminal)
with a satellite TV screen.
- Tel: 02-6282-0600 - Website: www.centralcityseoul.co.kr TRANSPORTATION \ 51
6. Train
•Checking the Ticket After purchasing the ticket, check the ticket to make sure all the information on it
There are three types of trains varying in speed: KTX, Saemaeul and Mugunghwa.
(date and time of departure, departure and arrival stations, etc.) is correct.
With KTX trains, the fastest currently, the travel time between Seoul and Busan is about 2 hours and 50 minutes, with Samaeul, 4 hours and 30 minutes and with 1
Mugunghwa, about 5 hours and 30 minutes. Timetables, routes and stations and fare information may be checked online at the KORAIL website (www.korail.com).
2 4
3
11 5
•Reservations
6
7
❶ Departure station
❼ Coach No.
❷ Arrival station
❽Ticket issuer
❸ Time of departure
❾Ticket refund No.
❹ Time of arrival
❿ Amount paid
❺ Type of train 10
Seat No.
❻ Train No. (Odd numbers-southbound, even
8
Reservations accepted only from
Customers with a KORAIL membership
Where to make reservations
KORAIL website or KORAIL customer center (1544-8545, 1544-7788, ARS: 1544-1188)
Reservation acceptance
Payment
30 days before the date of departure (from 7:00AM) - 30 minutes before the time of departure If the reserved ticket is not purchased or paid for within the specified period of time, the reservation is cancelled automatically. - Reservations made until three days before the departure payment required by the end of the following business day. - Reservations made two days before the departure date to 30 minutes before the time of departure payment at the time of reservation
9
numbers - northbound)
•Boarding
license, by providing required docu-
The train information is displayed on the
ments including a certificate from the
LED board screen, 15 minutes before
embassy of your home country and after
the departure time (trains for which
successfully passing an aptitude test
boarding has already begun has a blink-
and a written test.
ing red light at the upper right corner).
※To check if you need to take a written
Enter the boarding area beyond the gate
test, see the List of Countries Having
and go to the platform indicated on the
a Reciprocal Driver's License Agree-
LED board screen to board the train.
ment with Korea at the website of the Road Traffic Authority Driver's License
Ticketing
Examination Office.
When the ticket that has been paid for is not picked up by the time of departure, a cancellation fee amounting to 15% of the fare is withheld from the refund.
Only unexpired full licenses may be
Driver’s License
Canceling Reservations
Reservations may be cancelled through the KORAIL website, at the train station or at your travel agency. Customers with a KORAIL membership may call the KORAIL customer center for cancellation. - Cancellation of reservation before payment No fee - Cancellation of reservation after payment The amount of cancellation fee depends on the date/ time of cancellation.
exchanged. Temporary licenses, learner's licenses, provisional licenses, pro-
1. Converting a Foreign Driver's License to a Korean License
bationary licenses or driving permits or certificates are not acceptable for exchange.
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Description 1. Foreign driving license (the foreign driver’s license is surrendered at the time of receiving a Korean license) 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 Documents stayed in the license-issuing country for at least 90 days. Required 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, not registered as an alien resident, who 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) Fees
Physical examination fee (5,000 won), license issuance fee (6,000 won), written test fee (6,000 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 List of Countries Having a Reciprocal Driver’s License Agreement with Korea (Police Notice, Sep. 9, 2011) - see the website of the Road Traffic Authority Driver’s License Examination Office.
Other
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 or Guam are considered countries for the purpose of driver’s license conversion. 2. 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: Aptitude test (physical examination) only � Licenses from countries without a reciprocity agreement with Korea: Aptitude test (physical examination) and a written test (20 multiple choice questions) in Korean, English or Chinese Drivers whose Korean driving license was cancelled in the past must receive 6 hours of traffic safety education - see the website of the Road Traffic Authority Driver’s License Examination Office.
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2. Unlicensed Drivers Wishing to Obtain a Korean License •Traffic safety education Written test
Physical examination
Sign up for a driving test
Sign up for a road test
Road test
Sign up for a written test
Driving test
Learner's license issued
License issued
•Inquiries: Road Traffic Authority Driver's License Examination Office (Tel.1577-1120), http://dl.koroad.or.kr
Tips for Driving in Korea
1. Bus Lanes Bus lanes, reserved for the exclusive use of authorized buses, are special travel lanes created to speed and promote the flow of bus traffic. To avoid obstructing the traffic of other types of vehicles, on highways, bus lanes are in the middle of a road, and in regular roads, at the outer side of a road. Although only buses meeting certain conditions are authorized to use bus lanes, in some cases, other vehicles with multiple passengers may be allowed to use them as well. An unauthorized vehicle, caught driving in a bus lane, is fined. See the list of bus lane-authorized vehicle below: Bus lane-authorized vehicles Road type
Bus lane
Highways
Other roads
9-passenger vehicles or multi-passenger vehicles (passenger vehicles and multi-passenger vehicles that seat no more than 12 should have at least six passengers onboard)
1. Large-size multi-passenger vehicles seating 36 or more passengers 2. Business multi-passenger vehicles seating less than 36 3. School buses operating for transportation of children, carrying a registration. 4. Multi-passenger vehicles for school children or commuters operating on a fixed route and seating at least 16.
For more detailed information, see the ‘Road Traffic Act.’ TRANSPORTATION \ 55
2. Hi-pass
it. The toll is automatically debited from
3. Permissive Left Turn
the prepaid Hi-pass card (which, there-
The driver should immediately notify the car insurance company of such informa-
Hi-pass, which you must have seen writ-
fore, needs to be topped up before-
In Korea, most traffic lights have a dedi-
tion as the date and place of the acci-
ten on some of the highway tollgates in
hand). In the case of a postpaid card,
cated left turn light, and drivers must
dent, degree of damage, circumstances
Korea, is an electronic toll payment sys-
tolls are paid all at once, afterward.
make a left turn only when this signal
of the accident, evidence, and witness-
tem operated by the Korea Expressway
lights up. But, if you see a sign like the
es. You should seek advice from the
Corporation to alleviate bottlenecks
Cars without a Hi-pass device, passing
one above at a crossroads, this means
insurance company to avoid unfair liabili-
caused by cars slowing down and stop-
through a Hi-pass lane, become pho-
that you may make a left turn, even if
ty or penalties arising from damages
ping at a tollgate to pay the toll. Drivers
tographed, and their drivers have to pay
there is no left turn light. Make your left
based on evidence.
with a Hi-pass device and card installed
the toll plus a fine. Therefore, make sure
turn when the traffic light
inside the vehicle no longer need to stop
to enter the right lane at a tollgate.
is green, after checking
at the tollgate and can just drive through
for cars coming from the
5. Emergency Car Services
left and right. Through car centers you receive the following services: 2km before the Hi-pass tollgates
4. Traffic Accidents
- Free car door opening service Foreign drivers are urged to carry phone
- Emergency gas refilling service
numbers of their Korean friends, lawyers,
(excludes diesel or LPG burning cars)
car insurance companies, and their local 1km before Hi-pass tollgates
- Free battery recharging
- Free tire replacement service
embassy in preparedness for unexpected traffic accidents. It is also crucial to carry a camera to record the scene of the accident. A car should be parked on the roadside immediately after a traffic
Road marks (blue lanes)
accident occurs. You may call 119 for emergency aid or an ambulance. You should declare the details of an accident within 3 hours in a city or within 12 hours within in a rural area by visiting a police station in person or by phone either in
Hi-pass neon signs
person or by a third-party.
â&#x20AC;ťSource : Korea Expressway Corporation
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TELECOMMUNICATION
・Telephone ・Mobile Phone ・Postal Services
3-1. olleh KT •Fixed-line service bundles
TELECOMMUNICATION
Internet phone (VoIP)
Landline phone
+
+
TV
Landline phone + TV
+
+
55,000 won per month when purchased as a separate service
60,200 won per month when purchased as a separate service
Internet 32,000 won per month when purchased as a separate service
35,200 won per month when purchased as a separate service
A saving of 8,000 won per A saving of 8,200 won per A saving of 21,000 won A saving of 25,200 won month when bundled month when bundled per month when bundled per month when bundled
Telephone
1. Landline Phone
3. Service Bundles
27,000 won per month
34,000 won per month
35,000 won per month
Terms of service for telecom service bundles vary widely depending on the
•olleh KT : 100 •SK Broadband: 106
24,000 won per month
provider. Their price, meanwhile, depends on the length of the contract,
•Fixed line + Mobile services New (or upgraded to) smartphone
1 line
2 lines
3 lines
4 lines
5 lines
unit call price, value-added service charges, whether or not you are renting
2. Internet Phone (VoIP)
any equipment from your provider (modem, STB, etc.) and whether you
•olleh KT : 100 •SK Broadband: 106 •LG U+: 101
Bundled with the internet
modify your options later. Therefore, before choosing a service bundle, you must carefully read all the details of a product by visiting the website of the
Bundled with landline phone
telecom company.
Existing cell phone service
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A saving of 8,000
A saving of 9,000 A saving of 10,000 A saving of 11,000 A saving of 12,000
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
monthly saving of
monthly saving of
monthly saving of
monthly saving of
monthly saving of
8,000won
18,000 won
30,000 won
44,000 won
60,000 won
A saving of 4,000
A saving of 4,500
A saving of 5,000
A saving of 5,500
A saving of 6,000
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
line- for a total
won monthly per
month discount of month discount of month discount of month discount of month discount of 4,000 won
9,000 won
15,000 won
22,000 won
30,000 won
A saving of 1,000
A saving of 2,000
A saving of 3,000
A saving of 4,000
A saving of 5,000
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
won monthly per
line
line
line
line
line
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3-2. SK Broadband
Mobile Phone
Internet + Telephone +TV
29,000 won per month + (2,000 won worth of free minutes)
1. Mobile Phone Service
Internet + Internet phone +TV
30,000 won per month + (2,000 won worth of free minutes)
1-1. Mobile Operators
21,000 won per month + (2,000 won worth of free minutes)
B set Smart Internet + Telephone
Internet + Internet phone
22,000 won per month + (2,000 won worth of free minutes)
Internet + TV
28,000 won per month + (2,000 won worth of free minutes)
T + B Internet
18,000 won per month Family plans starting at as low as 10,000 won
T + B Telephone
A discount of up to 50% on basic fee and call charges
olleh KT
www.mobile.olleh.com
1588-0010
LG U+
www.mobile.uplus.co.kr
1544-0010
SK Telecom
www.tworld.co.kr
1599-0011
1-2. How to Subscribe to a Mobile Service
TB Bundle Discounts
A discount of up to 50% on basic fee and call charges
T + B Internet phone
•olleh KT - Documents required: Alien registration card or alien registration certificate + a photo ID (passport), a bank passbook or a credit card on your name - Deposit: 200,000 won (the deposit may be required or waived depending on the type of residency, but is refunded at the end of the service contract) - Installment plan guarantee insurance fee (if the handset is purchased through an installment plan) : varies depending on the price of the handset
3-3. LG U+ Plan
- One-time subscription fee: 24,000 won
Services to Choose yo Ansim Actual price Plan paid within Maximum Mobile Fixed-line ser(free the yo Ansim discount services vices credits) Plan
yoyo customer reward points (handset upgrade points)
•LG U+ - Documents required: Alien registration card, a bank passbook or a credit card under your name
Duri yo
90,00090,000 won 160,000 won
44%
1-2 lines
Sesi yo
120,000120,000 won 240,000 won
50%
1-3 lines
Daseosi yo
150,000150,000 won 300,000 won
50%
1-5 lines
Choose one between Broadband internet (Xpeed), Internet phone (myLG070, OZ070) and Internet TV(myLGtv)
5% of the remaining balance of free credits (for customers who have subscribed for less than 1 year) 10% (for customers who have subscribed for 1 year or longer)
- Deposit: 200,000 won (the deposit may be required or waived depending on the type of residency, but is refunded at the end of the service contract) - Installment plan guarantee insurance fee (if the handset is purchased through an installment plan): varies depending on the price of the handset - One-time subscription fee: 30,000 won
•SK Telecom - Documents required: Alien registration card, a bank passbook or a credit card under your name - Deposit: 200,000 won (the deposit may be required or waived depending on the type of residency, but is refunded at the end of the service contract)
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- Installment plan guarantee insurance fee (if the handset is purchased through an installment plan): 20,000 won - One-time subscription fee: 39,600 won
•SK Telecom - Services: Mobile phone rental, international roaming service - Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00 - Service center location 24-hour service center: 1st fl., near Gate 5 (Roaming phone return / international phone rental)
2. Phone Rental from the Incheon International Airport /Roaming •LG U+ - Services: Mobile handset rental, international roaming - Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00
General access area: 1st fl., near the exit of Gate 10 (Roaming phone return / international phone rental 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., between Check-in Counters A and B (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Check-in Counter E (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Check-in Counter H (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Check-in Counter M (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00)
- Tel.: 1599-2011
- Service center location 24-hour service center : 1st fl., near Gate 13 (Roaming phone rental and return / local rental phone rental and return) General access area LGT Global Roaming Center: 1st fl., near the exit of Gate 10 (Roaming phone return / local rental phone rental, 06:00 - 22:00) 1st fl., near the exit of Gate 6 (Roaming phone return / local rental phone rental, 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Counter G (Roaming phone return / local rental phone rental, 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Counter E (Roaming phone rental, 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Counter K (Roaming phone rental, 06:00 - 22:00)
- Tel.: 02-3416-7010
•Show global roaming center - Services: Mobile phone rental, international roaming service - Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00
•S Roaming - Services: International roaming, local mobile phone rental - Opening hours: 06:00 - 22:00 - Location - Tel.: 032-743-6465 24-hour service center: 1st fl., near Gate 10 (Roaming phone return / local phone rental) General access area: 1st fl., near Gate 6 (Roaming phone return / local phone rental 06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Check-in counter E (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00, 032-743-6468) 3rd fl., near Check-in counter L (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 06:00 - 22:00, 032-743-6470) Duty-free zone: 3rd fl., near Gates 25 and 29 (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 07:00-21:00) Concourse A roaming center: near Gate 117 (Auto roaming/ rental roaming 07:00-21:00)
- Service center location 24-hour service center: 1st fl., near Gate 11 General access area: 1st fl., near the exit of Gate 6 (06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., near Check-in counter E (06:00 - 22:00) 3rd fl., between Check-in counters L and M (06:00 - 22:00) Duty-free zone: Near Gate 25 (07:00-21:00) Near Gate 29 (07:00-21:00) Concourse A Show Global Roaming Center: near Gate 119 (07:00-21:00)
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Postal Services
1. Domestic Postal Service •Service provided by: Post office and post service agencies
Express Mail Service is available at 148
•EMS search inquiry
post offices in Korea as of September
- www.koreapost.go.kr
2005. 143 countries including Tokyo,
- http://service.epost.go.kr
Japan, and Hong Kong, China can be
※Check EMS receipt barcode number
reached in 2-4 days.
•Key services: Mail, courier service (express parcel delivery), banking, and insurance •Fee - Postal rates depending on weight Weight(g) 5 25 50 100
Regular
Various letters, documents, gifts and (Won) as of 2011.10.1
Registered Mail
Express Mail
Standard Non-standard Standard Non-standard Standard Non-standard 240 360 1,740 1,860 1,830 1,950 270 360 1,770 1,860 1,860 1,950 290 360 1,790 1,860 1,880 1,950 480 1,980 2,070
150
600
2,100
2,190
Registered (Next-day Delivery) Regular Parcel (3 days)
Local National Local National
merchandise with a maximum weight of 30 kg are possible for shipment. This
DHL Korea is part of deustche post
may be limited to 15 or 20 kg according
DHL. A global network composed of
to country. Weight limits by country can
more than 220 countries and territories
be verified at the post office.
offers customers superior service quality and local knowledge to satisfy their
•Postal fees: Please go to index.jsp for rates EMS & EMS Premi-
2kg(60 ) 5kg(80 ) 10kg(120 ) 20kg(140 ) 30kg(160 ) 3,500 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 4,000 4,500 5,500 6,500 8,000 2,200 2,700 3,700 4,700 5,700 2,700
3,200
4,200
5,200
Service Local National
divisions: Express, Global Forward-
international mail and parcel services. •Phone: 82-2-2195-1114
ing/Freight, Supply Chain, Mail •Fees and further information - www.dhl.co.kr/en.html
6,700
- Tel : 82-1588-0001
2kg(60 ) 5kg(80 ) 10kg(120 ) 20kg(140 ) 30kg(160 ) 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 4,000
•DHL operates under four specialized
um service, and call 1588-1300 for
- Courier service by a post office (Rates) Courier service (Next-day Delivery)
supply chain requirement.
http://www.koreapost.go.kr/eng/main/
- Parcel service rates Service
3. DHL Korea
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
•Postal (zip) code searching - http://www.koreapost.go.kr/eng/sub/ZipCodeFinder.jsp?contId=e1030700
4. Other Services Types Booking
Delivery lead time
2. EMS(Express Mail Service) Fee
Door-to-Door Delivery Service Booking by phone or Internet Delivery to Addressee
Quick Service
Delivery person visits your place
Overnight delivery. It may take 2 to 4 days if holidays are involved or if delivery is requested to a remote island or mountainous areas where transportation is inconvenient
Immediately upon pick-up
Fee varies depending on distance, and the type, size and weight of package.
An international postal service which delivers letters, documents and parcels to their destinations abroad is the fastest and safest through a special agreement between
Reference
http://parcel.epost.go.kr/parcel/use_guide/parcel_ faq_q2a.jsp
-
the Ministry of Information and Communication and the postal services of other countries. 66 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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MEDICAL SERVICES
・Medical Care System in Korea ・National Health Insurance ・Emergency ・Pharmacies
Advancing to the world
MEDICAL SERVICES Medical Services
2. International Healthcare Centers
- Website: http://www.yuhs.or.kr/en/
Samsung Hospital
ASAN Medical Clinic
- Tel: +82-2-3410-0200 / 0226
- Reservation:
- Reservation: on the official website - Website: http://www.samsunghospital.com/global/ihs/main/main.do
- Language:
+82-2-3010-5001
(+82-2-3010-5001) - Website: http://eng.amc.seoul.kr/lang/ index.jsp
- Language:
- Language:
Severance Hospital
Refer to the directory for more informa-
- Reservation: 82-2-2019-3600 / 3690
tion on hospitals
- Visa: 82-2-2019-2804 / 1209
1. Medical Care System in Korea Hospitals and clinics in Korea are generally provided with the latest medical equip-
3. National Health Insurance
ment, and the quality standards of care are quite high as well. With the growing
foreign medical insurance or receive healthcare coverage pursuant to a foreign
international population in Korea, many medical institutions are stepping up their
Enrollment in the national health insurance plan
efforts to respond to the heightened demand for care from this community and to
is mandatory for all foreign nationals or overseas
- Those who benefit from a employer-
extend quality services to them.
Koreans employed by a Korean employer
provided medical insurance as part of the
eligible for this insurance program or employed
terms of the employment contract.
as a public servant or teacher (effective as of
Those with a E-9 (Non-professional Employ-
January 1, 2006). They must also register as a
ment) or a H-2 (Working Visit) visa must enroll
foreign resident/alien (overseas Koreans must
in the national health insurance plan.
report their place of domestic residence).
Health insurance for the self-employed
Types of care providers 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.
Eligibility criteria for waiver of national health
- Eligibility: Registered foreign residents
insurance enrollment for those enrolled in a
(satisfying the eligibility criteria below), those
company health insurance program
who reported their place of domestic
- Overseas Koreans or foreign nationals Tertiary Care Institutions
Hospitals with specialists in all medical fields that are either a general hospital or a university hospital with 500 or more sick beds.
employed in Korea who benefit from a
of the initial consultation is much higher for patients without a referral. 70 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
residence and those who reported their enrollment in a health insurance program
National Pension
To get a consultation from a specialist in a tertiary care institution, a patient must have a referral from a practitioner in a primary or a secondary institution. The cost
law or regulation.
Documents required
Alien Registration Card Proof of income if applicable Domestic Residence Report Card for people of Korean descent (F-4)
Health Insurance Domestic Residence Report Card Certificate of academic enrollment (D-2, overseas Koreans)
MEDICAL SERVICES \ 71
National Pension
Eligibility (types of residency)
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), 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), Employed Trainee(E-8), Non-professional Employment (E-9), Vessel Crew (E-10), Working Visit (H-2), Family Visitation (F-1), Residential (F-2), Dependent Family (F-3), Overseas Korean (F-4), Permanent Residence (F-5)
is automatically connected to the interpreting
For prescription drugs, your pharmacist most
service by the Korean Tourism Organization.
often wraps pills by single doses before giving
The use of a 119 ambulance is free of charge.
them to you. As many drugs come with no dosage or other information, you need to lis-
Emergency medical information center
ten carefully to your pharmacist's instructions and ask questions. If your pharmacist can
In an emergency medical situation, interna-
speak English, ask him/her if he/she could
tional residents or visitors in Korea can call
write it down for you.
1339(emergency medical hotline) to request
Date of insurance acquisition (for those who entered Korea before December 17, 2008)
Date of alien registration or date of report of domestic residence
Date of report of domestic residence
help. The hotline is open 24 hours a day, and
If you have any kind of drug allergy, tell your
appropriate dispositions will be taken depend-
doctor about it so that you can get the pre-
Date of insurance acquisition (for those who entered Korea on and after December 17, 2008)
3 months from the date of entry into Korea (the date of entry for those with a student or employment visa)
3 months from the date of entry into Korea (the date of entry for those with a student or employment visa)
ing on the nature of the emergency. Dial 1339
scription that is right for you. Note also that
without an area code. When calling from a cell
you cannot refill your prescriptions in Korea,
phone or from outside Seoul, dial 02-1339. A
which means that if you need more of the
doctor will answer your call in English.
same medications, you must see your doctor
Where to submit the application
Local branch with jurisdiction over the registered place of residence (alien registration card/ domestic residence report card)
Application method
When submitted personally by the applicant (immediate processing) - 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.
â&#x20AC;ťInquiries about the health insurance plan: 1577-1000, 02-390-2000(English) / www.nhic.or.kr
4. Emergency
again for a new prescription.
5. Pharmacies
â&#x20AC;ťPatient Escorting
In Korea, drugs like cold medicines, antacids,
The KOTRA Investment Consulting Cen-
laxatives and vitamins can be bought over the
ter (ICC) provides escorting services to
counter at a pharmacy, without a prescription,
international residents in Korea for hos-
but more specialized drugs like antibiotics and
pital visits. Escorts speak English and
hormone pills require a prescription to pur-
Japanese, and the service is free. Book
chase.
an escort at least seven days ahead by calling +82-2-3497-1055
distress, including transporting persons in medical emergency to a nearby hospital. The
119
119 operator sends either an emergency
119 is an emergency response service num-
medical team or firefighters, depending on the
ber, just like 911 in the US. The control center
nature of emergency. Currently, the 119 ser-
can trace the location from which a 119 call is
vice is provided in three international lan-
made, and the staff is on standby 24 hours a
guages in addition to Korean, namely, English,
day to quickly deliver assistance to those in
Japanese and Chinese. A non-Korean caller
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FINANCIAL SERVICES
・Financial Institutions ・Banks ・Korean Currency ・Bank Card
2. Banks 2-1. General Information •Opening hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
FINANCIAL SERVICES
(closed on weekends and holidays)
•ATM fees
(KB Kookmin Bank, as of Nov. 11, 2012)
During opening hours
Financial Services
After closing hour
100,000 won Over 100,000 100,000 won or less won or less
from fund suppliers to borrowers.
Over 100,000 won
Ex) Insurance companies, securities firms, investment trust companies, spe-
1. Financial Institutions
cialized credit institutions, mutual savings banks, etc.
•Primary financial institutions Primary financial institutions are banks
•Tertiary financial institutions
and other deposit-taking institutions,
These institutions, far less structured
also referred to as “monetary financial
than institutions belonging to the above
institutions.”
two categories, are also known, since
Ex) Special banks (Korea EXIM Bank,
recently, as “consumer credit institu-
Industrial Bank of Korea), commercial
tions,” and are primarily lenders.
banks (Kookmin Bank, Woori Bank,
Ex) Lending companies
ATMs of your own bank
Cash withdrawal
None
Deposit using other banks' cards
700 won
1,000 won
None
None
Funds transfer
Same bank Other banks
ATMs of other banks
Cash withdrawal Funds transfer
500 won
1,000 won
250 won
500 won
600 won 500 won
1,000 won
500 won
1,000 won
900 won 500 won
1,000 won
Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, etc.), local banks (Busan Bank, Gwangju Bank,
- ATM fees may vary depending on the bank.
Daegu Bank, etc.)
- ATM fees are higher after bank closing hour and on weekends and holidays.
•Secondary financial institutions
* Banking closing hours, for the purpose of the ATM fee
These financial institutions are also
schedule, are before 8:30AM and after 6:00PM on week-
referred to as “non-monetary financial
days, and after 2:00PM on Saturdays.
institutions,” as opposed to monetary financial institutions. Unlike banks providing indirect financial services, secondary financial institutions often offer direct financing, in other words, directly 76 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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2-2. Opening a Bank Account
4. Bank Card
•How to setup an account: visit your nearest bank. •Documents required: passport, alien registration card, or travel document(s). •If you wish to present your passport or travel document as an ID you must present your
4-1. Credit Card
full Korean address along with a copy of your ID from your home country, credit card in Korea, or tax receipt from Korea. * To be issued an ATM card, you must be employed in Korea or have a Korean guardian.
•How to Apply: same as for a credit card. •Eligibility: same as for a credit card.
•How to Apply: by visiting your nearest bank (i.e., KEB Bank). •Eligibility: persons aged 20 years or
•Required documents: income certificate (recent 3 months), employee contract, foreigner registration card, and passport. •Annual fee: None.
older having an income, anyone with a foreign registration card, and account
Internet banking refers to banking online using a web-based financial service sys-
•Required documents: income certifi-
※What to do when your card is lost or stolen
tem. Ask your bank about internet banking options. The service can be activated for
cate (recent 3 months), employee con-
When your credit card is lost or stolen,
you through a few simple steps.
tract, foreign registration card, and
contact the credit card company imme-
passport.
diately or visit your bank to report the
2-3. Internet Banking
•Setting up internet banking: Visit a banking center near you → Fill out an
holders at the applicable bank.
•Annual fee: The annual fee for a credit
loss or theft or ask to have the card
application form → Registration of a secret code for funds transfer → A security
card consists of two components: basic
temporarily deactivated. To report a lost
card or an OTP card issued → Log onto the online banking website → Online
annual fee and partnership service fee.
card or request for the temporary deac-
certificate issued
The fee is charged once a year, and the
tivation of your card, you must visit a
amount varies depending on the card.
banking center, carrying an ID card.
•Documents required: ID card, passbook
•Issuance Process: the credit card
3. Korean Currency
review team will evaluate your docu-
•Where to report a lost card
ments. If your papers are not accepted,
- KB Kookmin Card: 1588-1688
you can still be issued a credit card by
- Lotte Card: 1588-8300
leaving a guarantee deposit at your
- Shinhan Card: 1577-7200
bank (KEB Bank standards). Your credit
- Samsung Card: 1588-8900
card limit will be 90% of that deposit. In
- Citi Card: 1566-1000
order to get that deposit back you must
- Woori Card:
cancel your credit card.
1588-9955 / 1599-9955 - Korea Exchange Bank: 1588-3200
4-2. Check Card
- Hana SK Card: 1599-1155
A check card is a debit card that is issued
- Hyundai Card: 1577-6200
by your bank. You can only spend the remaining balance in your bank account. Discount benefits that are similar to that of a credit card apply, depending on the amount spent from your check card. 78 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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SHOPPING
・Department Stores ・Superstores ・Traditional Markets ・Convenience Stores ・TV Home Shopping ・Internet Shopping ・Exchange or Refund
Invest KOREA online offers existing and potential investors comprehensive information on Korea’s foreing investment environment in English, Japanese and Chinese.
•E-mart, Lotte mart, Kim's club, Home plus, Costco, etc. ※Costco is a membership-based store and carries more imported products
SHOPPING
than other superstores, drawing many international shoppers.
Traditional Markets Department Stores
Superstores Traditional markets, which are a conve-
•Noryangjin fisheries market, Garak-
Department stores carry a large assort-
These large retail establishments carry
nient source for groceries, clothes, and
dong farm produce market, Gyeong-
ment of goods, ranging from clothes to
an extensive range of goods just like
other miscellaneous items, are usually
dong herbal market , Cheongnyangni
grocery, electronics and house appliances,
department stores, from grocery to
outdoors, although this varies somewhat
fruit market, etc.
cosmetics, jewelry and everyday house-
clothes and everyday items. These
according to region. One advantage is
hold items. These establishments providing
stores, often deployed over a huge area,
that shoppers can casually browse
better facilities and services tend to be also
are not the best choice when you just
through these outdoor stalls and negoti-
more expensive than other retailers. They
need to purchase a couple of items.
ate the price with the seller, if they find
are, meanwhile, good sources of imported
Goods sold in superstores are generally
something that tickles their fancy.
products such as imported clothes and
fine quality merchandises, and both
Toward the market closing time, ven-
Convenience stores are open around-
food. It might be a good idea to wait for
facilities and services are decent; hence,
dors tend to slash their prices to nearly a
the-clock and carry simple grocery
sales periods, several times a year usually,
many family shoppers during weekends.
half, so it's a good idea to take advan-
items and other basic items. Larger con-
tage of the discount.
venience stores may carry a bit more
to take advantage of discounts. Here are
Convenience Stores
some interesting tips to save money. If you
extensive assortment of products, but
cannot afford the pricey meals in the food
they are generally small enough for
section, visit after six in the evening right
shoppers to easily find the items they
before the department store closes. The
need. But convenience stores, although
ready-cooked meals can be purchased for
great for quickly picking up a couple of
50% to 70% of their original price.
items, are more expensive than supermarkets or traditional markets.
•Lotte Department Store, Shinsegae Department Store, Hyundai Department Store, Galleria, Time Square, etc. 82 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
•GS25, Seven eleven, Buy the way, Family mart, etc. SHOPPING \ 83
TV Home Shopping
Internet Shopping
Exchange or Refund
replace a product or issue a refund for it, or if you are a victim of other unfair
Shopping by making a simple phone call
The internet certainly is unbeatable as a
Make a habit of saving your receipts
business practices, you can seek help
to place an order on items you just saw
retail channel, both in terms of ease of
when purchasing a product. They are
from the Korea Consumer Agency or by
on TV is indeed extremely convenient.
shopping and the variety of goods that
needed for returning a product for
calling the '1372 Consumer Protection
Plus, the palette of products sold is
may be purchased. Online shopping
exchange or refund. Products can be
Center' operated by the Fair Trade
huge as well, ranging from clothes to
malls are either specialized in certain cat-
returned for exchange or refund usually
Commission.
grocery, beauty supplies, electronics
egories of products, such as food,
to the store from which you purchased
and even insurances. But, be wary of
clothes or books, or general stores car-
them. To get an exchange or refund,
impulsive purchases, an undesirable
rying all manners of products just like a
products must be returned undamaged
cooperation team:
tradeoff in this mode of shopping.
department store. But, the catch is that
within 7 to 14 days from the date of pur-
02-3460-3443
actual products you get can be quite dif-
chase.
•Lotte home shopping, Hyundai home
ferent from what you saw on your com-
shopping, CJ O shopping, NS home
puter monitor. Also, shoppers may not
The rule is the same for products pur-
shopping, GS shop, etc.
always feel safe about entering their
chased online; they must be returned to
financial information at a vendor website.
the online vendor for exchange or
•Korea consumer agency international
•Fair trade commission consumer protection center: (without area codes) 1372
refund. Meanwhile, the shopper some•Gmarket, 11 St., Interpark, Auction, Shinsegae mall, Lotte mall, etc.
times has to pay for the cost of return shipping depending on the policy of individual online outlets. If a vendor refuses to exchange or
84 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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LEISURE
・Water Sports at Hangang ・Community
3. Wakeboarding Simply put, wakeboarding is snowboarding on the water. It uses the ripples that are created as the motorboat pulls the wakeboarder. It is comparable to water-skiing, although it requires more skill to per-
LEISURE
form jumps and turns. Available at Mangwon, Jamwon, Jamsil, Banpo, and Yeoido Hangang Park. Daily fees vary from 20,000-38,000 won.
4. Water-skiing for those on the boat to maintain good
This water sport combines skiing and surfing in one fun-filled package.
balance, especially when the boat makes
Pulled by a motorboat or Jet Ski, it tends to be speedier than wake-
a sharp turn. When the boat picks up
boarding. Younger children and beginners can start off at a low
If you live in the city, why not take some time off
speed, it feels as if you are gliding above
speed. Shorter boards for children are also available.
at Hangang to blow off some steam? The river-
the water. Compete in teams when there
side park is always bustling with activity, espe-
are enough people for two boats.
Water Sports at Hangang
cially on weekends and weekday mornings
Available at Jamwon, Banpo, Mangwon, and Nanji Hangang Park. Daily fees vary from 18,000-25,000 won.
when people come to enjoy water sports.
Available at Jamwon, Mangwon and
Hangang Park is a great place to try out your
Yeoido Hangang Park for between
5. Peanut Boat
choice of water sports and to be surrounded by
10,000-30,000 won per ride.
The Peanut Boat is the Banana Boat's little brother. It allows
the park's beautiful scenery.
you to race across the river while being pulled by a motorboat.
Worried about the expenses? The beginner's
2. Fly Fish
courses are available for a reasonable price.
This inflatable boat is
This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors right in
shaped like a stingray.
Available at Mangwon and Jamwon Hangang Park. A two-person boat costs 20,000-
the center of the city. For more information visit
When a motorboat
25,000 won per ride.
the Seoul Metropolitan City Hangang Project Website at: hangang.seoul.go.kr.
pulls it, the Fly Fish floats up into the air like a kite, taking the strapped in passengers up for a ride. It is a
1. Banana Boat
This small float bounces as it skims the surface of the water.
great way to take in all the speed and an
In this new leisure sport,
exciting experience. It can also be used as a
a banana-shaped boat
four-person boat if it is pulled at low speed.
Source: http://hangang.seoul.go.kr/enjoy/enjoy02_07_01.html (Hangang Project Headquarters) River City: http://www.hanrivercity.com/02_water/water01.php#a1 Banana Boat
weight boat skims across the surface of the water at a high speed. It is important 88 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
Available at Mangwon and Jamwon Hangang
Wakeboard
Peanut Boat
Location
Mangwon, Jamwon, Jamwon, Mangwon, Mangwon, Jamwon, Jamsil, Banpo, Mangwon, Jamwon, and Yeoido Hangang and Hanriver Park Yeoido, and Hangang and Hangang Park Park River Park
Daily Rent
10,000-30,000 won 20,000-25,000 won 20,000-38,0000 won 20,000-25,000 won
is pulled by a motor boat or jet ski. The light-
Fly Fish
Parks for 20,000-25,000 won per ride
LEISURE \ 89
Community
find new homes for homeless animals,
Make the most of your time in Korea
nurture animals in need, and are regular-
and experience the traditional culture
The local community is a great place to
ly involved in volunteer work and
through various programs and events
connect and interact with people. It can
fundraising.
for foreigners. Especially, spouses of
prove to be a great companion at times
- URL: http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/
expats can use their spare time to take
- Email: email address available at
part in volunteer activities or enjoy cul-
http://www.animalrescuekorea.org/co
tural programs to make their time in
ntact
Korea more rewarding.
away from home. Sharing information and earning empathy will help you mix in
British Association of Seoul
with the new community, make new
Teatime, educational courses, mahjong
friends, participate in interesting activi-
gatherings, and Halloween parties
ties, and help you cope with the
galore. Collecting monetary donations
changes around you. There are a num-
takes up a big part of this association's
Community Korea's activities can be
The Center has volunteer programs for
ber of expat communities based in
activities.
categorized into four groups. Language
foreigners as well. Try taking part in vol-
Korea. They are hosted by foreign orga-
- URL: http://www.britishseoul.com/
exchange is for Koreans and non-Kore-
unteer activities to get a better under-
nizations or foreigner support groups
- Email: use the email address at
an residents. Their foreign activity com-
standing of Korean culture and spread
and are for people from certain coun-
http://www.britishseoul.com/contact
mittee organizes concerts, camps,
the spirit of sharing.
Korean song class, and regular parties.
- URL: http://volunteer.seoul.go.kr
They also arrange temple stay pro-
- Tel: 02-1670-1365
tries or an open event for all. Keep in mind that there are a wide variety of
International Migrant Center
Community Korea
This center organizes regular festivals,
grams.
camps, and Korean courses for multi-
- URL: http://www.communitykorea.com/
Seoul International Women's
cultural families. You can browse the
- Email: info@communitykorea.com
Association (SIWA)
complete list of activities on the official
groups to choose from.
Seoul Volunteer Center
Seoul Global Center Free Korean Course The Seoul Global Center provides free
Seoul Japan Club (SJC)
The largest international women's orga-
notice board on their website.
nization in Korea hosts monthly coffee
- URL: http://www.migrantcenter.net/
This is a community for Japanese busi-
able for any non-Korean residing in the
gatherings, offers over 40 courses on
- Tel: +82-31-795-5158
Korean language classes that are avail-
nesspersons living in Korea. The com-
capital city. Complimentary classes are
subjects such as photography and
munity not only focuses on promoting
offered in different difficulty levels.
cooking, and plans Korean culture expe-
togetherness but is also committed to
- URL: http://global.seoul.go.kr/
rience events and other networking ses-
solving business issues that Japanese
- Tel: (English) +82-2-2075-4130(4131)
sions. The association holds a regular
corporates face in Korea.
(Chinese) +82-2-2075-4113
bazaar that sells donated second-hand
- URL: http://www.sjchp.co.kr/
(Japanese) +82-2-2075-4105
goods to support those in need. It is a
- Tel: +82-2-739-6962
great community and is especially recommended to spouses who have immi-
Animal Rescue Korea
The 'Communities' section of the direc-
grated to Korea by marriage.
A growing network of foreigners residing
tory at the back of the book provides a
- URL: http://siwapage.com/
in Korea who share a love for animals
list of communities for foreigners.
- Email: contact@siwapage.com
formed this citizen charity group. They
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Gugak Classes
- URL: http://www.dicc.or.kr/boards
Regular gugak (traditional Korean music) classes for foreign residents.
/lst/notice - Tel: +82-42-223-0789
- URL: http://www.gugak.go.kr/lecture/ lecture/fore_idx.jsp - Tel: +82-2-580-3054
User Tips
Guide to Living in Korea 2013
KOTRA
Another way to make use of your time Seoul Migrant Center
- Part Time Jobs!
This center regularly provides various programs for foreign residents.
There are plenty of jobs to choose from
- URL: http://www.seoulmc.kr/onbo-
when it comes to part-time jobs. The
ard.php?BID=program - Tel: +82-2-2632-9933 / 2633-3063
translation and language instructor fields are especially rewarding. Browse: http://www.korea4home.com/
I-Park Department Store
and: http://www.workinkorea.co.kr/,
Cultural Center (Yongsang)
which are sites dedicated to non-Korean
Ballet classes, cooking classes and many other cultural classes are offered in English for both foreigners and Koreans. - URL: http://www.iparkculture.com/ - Tel: +82-2-2012-4050
job search support, or you can look up the classified section at: http://global. seoul.go.kr/working/company.do and: http://withmigrants.org/xe/job. Note: Before you start looking for a parttime job, check if your visa allows you to work in Korea and check up on other limitations that may affect your work. You can check your visa condition details at the legislation information system on: http://oneclick.law.go.kr/CSM/CcfMain.laf ?csmSeq=518 by clicking on the “Life in the ROK-Part-time work” section.
Daejeon International Exchange Center This is a foreign resident community based in Daejeon. It offers courses for cooking, traditional culture, and more. 92 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
・KOTRA ・Invest KOREA
KOTRA
- Regional information survey: Analyzes
veys to the exploration of export clients and
local economic trends in China, Japan,
the establishment of businesses. KOTRA
North America, Central and South America,
operates joint logistics centers in 21 over-
Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and
seas locations to facilitate overseas logis-
the CIS, publishes the information through
tics and distribution.
periodicals, and holds explanatory sessions, thereby providing premium market information to business circles.
•Attraction of foreign investment and support for overseas investment - Attraction of foreign investment: KOTRA
•Support for participation in fairs and exhibitions
devises tailored investment strategies by
panies’ entry into not only overseas knowledge service industry, IT convergence indus-
- Exhibitions and conventions: KOTRA for-
the manufacturing of machinery, automo-
try and green industry markets but also into
mulates exhibition marketing strategies by
biles and so forth to future industries such
overseas procurement, franchise, and plant
region and industry and supports Korean
as biotechnology, IT and high technology;
markets. In addition, KOTRA supports Kore-
companies’ participation in overseas exhi-
attracts investment from global companies;
KOTRA was established in 1962 to bolster
an SMEs’ efforts to forge alliances with major
bitions. It also operates Korean pavilions at
and pushes ahead with multilateral busi-
the Korean economy through trade. It has
overseas companies in their drive to go glob-
EXPOs to promote Korea’s cutting-edge
nesses between local companies, universi-
since traveled alongside Korea on its journey
al. KOTRA also assists SMEs in resolving
technologies and economic development.
of economic growth. In the 1960s and ‘70s,
pending problems such as the attraction of
KOTRA developed overseas markets and in
overseas human resources, and arranges
•Global Talent Recruitment Support
ties: Foreign ombudsman, as appointed by
doing so served as a driving force in increas-
domestic job seekers’ employment by over-
- The Korea Business Center is dedicated to
the President, handle the difficulties experi-
ing Korea’s exports. In the 1980s, KOTRA
seas businesses.
the search for international talent that Kore-
enced by foreign-invested businesses in
an companies and organizations are looking
Korea. KOTRA provides one-on-one con-
for. They set up interviews, truth-check
sultation with “home doctors,” who are
resumes, and issue recommendations for
experts in their respective fields, and helps
visa issuance. It is a one-stop global recruit-
with the recruitment of human resources,
ment service center that is true to its words.
thereby providing a wider range of solu-
KOTRA
1. About KOTRA
led efforts to achieve economic diplomacy in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. During the Asian financial crisis in the late 1990s, as a national investment promotion
2. KOTRA’s Major Business Areas and Functions
agency, KOTRA attracted foreign investment to Korea and helped steer the nation out of
•Survey of Information
the economic downturn.
- Trade information survey: Gathers - from
category in overall industries ranging from
ties and research institutes. - Handling of foreign businesses’ difficul-
tions.
its 119 trade offices in 83 nations - vital
•Support for SMEs’ overseas marketing
KOTRA currently has 119 overseas offices in
information on overseas trends, pending
- Branches’ role / operation of joint logistics
environments of promising investment
83 countries around the world through which
trade issues related to imports/exports,
centers: Trade offices around the world
nations, provides diverse information, and
it faithfully serves as an overseas business
FTAs, and trade regulation trends among
serve as Korean SMEs’ overseas branches
offers total services necessary for overseas
infrastructure for Korean and foreign-invested
other global trade issues, and provides that
and provide diverse forms of support,
investment, such as the protection of over-
companies. KOTRA supports Korean com-
information to business circles in real time.
encompassing everything from market sur-
seas intellectual property rights, establish-
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- Support for overseas investment: KOTRA holds sessions to explain the investment
KOTRA \ 95
ment of subsidiaries, and support for win-
care, education and accommodation.
ning large projects.
highest foreign-investment related organi■
Invest KOREA
1.Overview of Invest KOREA
mitting proposals to the government’s
Attracting Foreign Investment:
zation, the Foreign Investment Committee.
Support for potential investors and
They report to the Committee on griev-
investment projects
ances that require changes to foreign
Invest KOREA provides support through-
investment policy, requesting intervention
out each stage of the investment project,
on the part of relevant government bodies
from international promotion of Korea’s
and ministries, and informing them of
image and identification of target compa-
notable aspects of individual cases for their
nies to delivery of customized assistance
review. For details, go to http://www.i-
Invest KOREA (IK), Korea’s national
ranging from research and planning to
ombudsman.or.kr.
investment promotion agency, was
implementation. The agency also provides
established within the Korea Trade-
substantive feedback from investors to
■
Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)
policymakers in order to constantly
Invest Korea Plaza, which comprises
■
with the sole purpose of supporting the
improve the investment environment.
two underground levels and nine above-
The ICC is a one-stop consulting center
ground stories, is an exclusive foreign
that is designed to help investors and
investor incubating facility equipped with
foreign invested firms with the review
entry and successful establishment of
Investment Aftercare
Invest KOREA Plaza (IKP) Investment Consulting Center (ICC)
foreign business into Korea. With assis-
■
tance extending to comprehensive post-
- Foreigner Investment Ombudsman
cutting-edge intelligent building systems.
and execution of investments, as well as
establishment services, IK enables for-
Office: The Foreigner Investment
IKP provides exclusive offices for given
to assist their employees with settling in
eign corporations to maximize the bene-
Ombudsman Office acts as an inter-
periods to help new foreign investors
Korea. The office is under KOTRA's For-
fits of the Korean investment environment
mediary to help foreign invested compa-
establish initial settlement grounds, and
eign Investor Support Office.
to ensure their rapid settlement in Korea.
nies overcome obstacles they have
to help existing foreign investors - who
encountered in the course of doing busi-
plan to increase their investment - acti-
The ICC is staffed with some 20 consul-
ness. The services provided by the office
vate their investment. IKP tenants can
tants including hired experts and officials
include obtaining permissions, removing
receive services ranging from investment
dispatched from the related government
embargoes, and helping investors qualify
feasibility surveys, investment consulta-
ministries. They provide systematic, pro-
for benefits.
tions and other forms of support in the
fessional consulting services to help for-
2. Major Services ■
Information Service
Invest KOREA provides information and
- Investment Aftercare Division: In all cas-
initial stage of investment - as provided
eign investors successfully undergo all
consulting services free of charge, includ-
es where the Ombudsman is asked to
by Invest KOREA and government
the necessary investment procedures in
ing the provision of data for feasibility
intervene, a “Home Doctor” - a specialist in
agencies - to comprehensive services
Korea. Foreign investors and their fami-
studies and professional advice in the
foreign investment - is designated to pro-
such as information on Korea’s business
lies may receive consulting services free
areas of investment procedures, legal
vide one-on-one service to the client until
culture and daily lifestyles. For further
of charge via phone, fax or e-mail or by
issues, tax, and accounting. The agency
the difficulty in question is resolved. Home
details, please go to www.ikp.or.kr.
visiting in person.
also helps foreign corporate personnel in
Doctors are experts in different fields of for-
(http://www.investkorea.org/InvestKore-
matters of day-to-day life such as health-
eign investment who act as liaisons, sub-
aWar/work/ik/kor/ -> Q&A)
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and Seongnam (Do not pass through the underground roadway).
- Areas of consulting Consulting on investment
Consulting on foreign investment attraction-related laws, systems, procedures, taxation, tax affairs, site selection and labor affairs
Report and registration of investment
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 living
Provision of information on staying and living in Korea, and one-day secretary service
At the Yeomgok Intersection, take a left turn, pass through the crosswalk and drive down the side road.
From Incheon airport and Seoul station - At Incheon Airport 1F bus stop, take limousine bus no. 6009 (Incheon Airport Garak-Market)
Get off at Gangnam Station, and transfer to bus no 140, 407,
408, 440, 462, or 470
Get off at the Hanaro Mart or KOTRA bus stop.
- At Seoul Station, take subway line no. 4 (for Danggogae), and get off at Chungmuro Station
Transfer to subway line no. 3 (for Suseo)
- Phone: (English) 02-3497-1056 / (Japanese) 02-3497-1055
Station
- Service languages: English, Japanese and Korean
fer to a blue bus, no 140, 407, 408, 440, 462, or 470
- Business hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00-18:00 (lunch time: 12:00~13:00)
Mart or KOTRA bus stop.
â&#x2013;
Get off at Yangjae
Leave via Exit 11, 10 or 9, and at the central roadway bus stop, transGet off at the Hanaro
Directions/Map
Public transport - Get off at Subway 3, Yangjae Station (Exit 9) - Transfer to buses for Bundang and Seongnam: (roadway bus stop) no 4432 (green), 405 (blue)/ (central roadway bus stop) 140, 407, 408, 421, 440, 462, 470 (blue) - Get off at the Nonghyup Hanaro Mart or KOTRA bus stop (KOTRA and IKP are
Address
Invest KOREA Plaza : 7, Heolleungno, Seocho-gu, Seoul KOTRA : 13, Heolleungno, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Phone
Invest KOREA Plaza : 02-3497-1000 / KOTRA : 02-3460-7114
Fax
Invest KOREA Plaza : 02-3497-1616 / KOTRA : 02-3460-7777
located opposite The Hyundai Kia Motors Bldg) *For bus no 405 and 421, get off at the Korea Consumer Agency bus stop. Private cars: From Gangnam Station or Yangjae Station, drive towards Bundang 98 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
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・KOTRA Korea Business Centers ・Delivery & Shipping ・Embassies in Korea ・Education ・Government Bodies and ・Medical Services Semi-governmental Organizations ・Financial Services ・Chambers of Commerce & ・Shopping Foreign Investment Related Bodies ・Entertainment & Culture ・Law Firms & Accounting Firms ・Travel ・Real Estate Brokers in Seoul ・Sports & Leisure ・Utilities ・Community
KBC
DIRECTORY KOTRA Korea Business Centers â&#x2013;
Asia & Oceania KBC
Tel / Fax
Singapore
TEL: (65) 6426-7200 FAX: (65) 6223-5850
Yangon
TEL: (95-1) 255-453~6 FAX: (95-1) 255-457
Dhaka
Hochiminh city
TEL: (880-2) 882-4218 FAX: (880-2) 882-3068 TEL: (84-8) 3822-3944/3950 FAX: (84-8) 3822-3941
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Tel / Fax
URL
Hanoi
TEL: (84-4) 3946-0511~8 FAX: (84-4) 3946-0519/20
www.kotra.or.kr/hanoi, www.kotra-hanoi.org.vn
Phnom penh
TEL: (855-23) 999-099 FAX: (855-23) 211-598
www.kotra.or.kr/phnompehn
Colombo
TEL: (94-11) 259-7494~5 FAX: (94-11) 250-1818
www.kotra.or.kr/colombo
Kuala lumpur
TEL: (60-3) 2117-7100 FAX: (60-3) 2142-2107
www.kotra.or.kr/kualalumpur
New delhi
TEL: (91-124) 4628-500 FAX: (91-124) 4628-501
www.kotra.or.kr/newdelhi
Chennai
TEL: (91-44) 2433-7280 FAX: (91-44) 2433-7281
www.kotra.or.kr/chennai
Mumbai
TEL: (91-22) 6631-8000 FAX: (91-22) 6631-8780
www.kotra.or.kr/mumbai
Jakarta
TEL: (62-21) 574-1522 FAX: (62-21) 572-2187, 572-2204
www.kotra.or.kr/jakarta
Bangkok
TEL: (66-2) 663-6900~6 FAX: (66-2) 261-1232~3
www.kotra.or.kr/bangkok
Karachi
TEL: (92-21) 3280-3081~3 FAX: (92-21) 3280-3086~7
www.kotra.or.kr/karachi
Manila
TEL: (63-2) 893-1183, 3244 FAX: (63-2) 817-3369, 751-4358
www.kotra.or.kr/manila
Auckland
TEL: (64-9) 373-5792, 373-2954 FAX: (64-9) 373-2952
www.kotra.or.kr/auckland
Sydney
TEL: (61-2) 9264-5199 FAX: (61-2) 9264-5299
www.kotra.or.kr/sydney
Melbourne
TEL: (61-3) 9867-1988 FAX: (61-3) 9867-2688
www.kotra.or.kr/melbourne
Vientiane
TEL: (856-21) 455-080 FAX: (856-21) 455-081
www.kotra.or.kr/vientiane
URL www.kotra.or.kr/singapore
www.kotra.or.kr/yangon
www.kotra.or.kr/dhaka
www.kotra.or.kr/hochiminh
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Japan
■
KBC
Tel / Fax
URL
Tokyo
TEL: (81-3) 3214-6951/4 FAX: (81-3) 3214-6950
www.kotra.or.jp
Osaka
TEL: (81-6) 6262-3831 FAX: (81-6) 6262-4607
www.kotra.or.kr/osaka
Fukuoka
TEL: (81-92) 473-2005~6 FAX: (81-92) 473-2007
Nagoya
TEL: (81-52) 561-3936 FAX: (81-52) 561-3945
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China KBC
Tel / Fax
URL
Shanghai
TEL: (86-21) 5108-8771/2 FAX: (86-21) 6219-6015
www.kotra.or.kr/shanghai
Beijing
TEL: (86-10) 6410-6162 FAX: (86-10) 6505-2324
kotrapek.org.cn/index.jsp
Dalian
TEL: (86-411) 8253-0051~3, 8253-0552 FAX: (86-411) 8253-0050
www.kotra.or.kr/dalian
Guangzhou
TEL: (86-20) 2208-1600 FAX: (86-20) 2208-1636
kotracan.org.cn/index.jsp
Chengdu
TEL: (86-28) 8672-3501~6 FAX: (86-28) 8672-3507
kotractu.org.cn/index.jsp
Qingdao
TEL: (86-532) 8388-7931/4 FAX: (86-532) 8388-7935
kotratao.org.cn/index.jsp
Xi'an
TEL: (86-29) 8883-1060 FAX: (86-29) 8883-1056
www.kotraxian.org.cn/index.jsp
Wuhan
TEL: (86-27) 8555-0118 FAX: (86-27) 8555-0120
kotrawuh.org.cn/index.jsp
Changsha
TEL: (86-731) 8564-0080 FAX: (86-731) 8564-0070
www.kotracs.org.cn/index.jsp
Hong kong
TEL: (852) 2545-9500 FAX: (852) 2815-0487
www.kotra.org.hk/index.jsp
Taipei
TEL: (886-2) 2725-2324 FAX: (886-2) 2757-7240
www.kotra.or.kr/taipei
Chongqing
TEL: (86-23) 6039-1005~8 FAX: (86-23) 6039-1009
www.kotra.or.kr/chongqing
Hangzhou
TEL: (86-0571) 8110-3099 FAX: (86-0571) 8110-3098
www.kotrahz.org.cn/index.jsp
Zhengzhou
TEL: (86-371) 8616-3927~9 FAX: (86-371) 8616-3930
www.kotra.or.kr/zhengzhou
Xiamen
TEL: (86-592) 210-3190/2 FAX: (86-592) 210-3193
www.kotra.or.kr/xiamen
Shenyang
TEL: (86-24) 3137-0770/0772 FAX: (86-24) 3137-0773
www.kotra.or.kr/shenyang
Nanjing
TEL: (86-25) 8328-8991 FAX: (86-25) 8328-8995
www.kotra.or.kr/nanjing
japan.kotra.or.kr
www.kotra.or.kr/nagoya
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North America
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KBC
Tel / Fax
Central & South America
URL
KBC
Tel / Fax
URL
New York
TEL: (1-212) 826-0900 FAX: (1-212) 888-4930
www.kotrana.com
Mexico city
TEL: (52-55) 5514-3173/4 FAX: (52-55) 5514-3170
www.kotra.or.kr/mexico
Los Angeles
TEL: (1-323) 954-9500 FAX: (1-323) 954-1707
www.kotrana.com
Santo Domingo
TEL: (1-809) 567-9733, 381-2753 FAX: (1-809) 567-9737
www.kotra.or.kr/santodomingo
Chicago
TEL: (1-312) 644-4323 FAX: (1-312) 644-4879
www.kotrana.com
Guatemala
TEL: (502) 2367-2347~9 FAX: (502) 2367-2350
www.kotra.or.kr/guatemala
Dallas
TEL: (1-972) 243-9300 FAX: (1-972) 243-9301
www.kotrana.com
Caracas
TEL: (58-212) 762-9832, 9836, 9925 FAX: (58-212) 762-2263
www.kotra.or.kr/caracas
Washington D.C.
TEL: (1-202) 857-7919 FAX: (1-202)525-2769
www.kotrana.com
Sao paulo
TEL: (55-11) 3175-3030 FAX: (55-11) 3175-3031
www.kotra.or.kr/saopaulo
Silicon Valley
TEL: (1-408) 432-5000 FAX: (1-408) 432-5056
www.kotrana.com
Buenos Aires
TEL: (54-11) 4393-3110 FAX: (54-11) 4393-2822
www.kotra.or.kr/buenosaires
Miami
TEL: (1-305) 374-4648 FAX: (1-305) 375-9332
www.kotrana.com
Santiago
TEL: (56-2) 362-9991 FAX: (56-2) 204-9833
www.kotra.or.kr/santiago
Detroit
TEL: (1-248) 691-1601 FAX: (1-248) 691-1615
www.kotrana.org
Bogota
TEL: (57-1) 637-5099 FAX: (57-1) 637-9238
www.kotra.or.kr/bogota
Toronto
TEL: (1-416) 368-3399 FAX: (1-416) 368-2893
www.kotrana.com
Panama
TEL: (507) 2648105, 2647970 FAX: (507) 2640928, 2149717
www.kotra.or.kr/panama
Vancouver
TEL: (1-604) 683-1820 FAX: (1-604) 687-6249
www.kotrana.com
Lima
TEL: (51-1) 442-2834, 2222760/7006 FAX: (51-1) 442-0841
www.kotra.org.pe
Havana
TEL: (53-7) 204-1020, 1117, 1165 FAX: (53-7) 204-1209
www.kotra.or.kr/habana
Riodejaneiro
TEL: (55-21) 3923-5510 FAX: haojk@kotra.or.kr
www.kotra.or.kr/riodejaneiro
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Europe KBC
Tel / Fax
URL
Frankfurt
TEL: (49-69) 2429920~9 FAX: (49-69) 253589
www.kotra.or.kr/frankfurt
Hamburg
TEL: (49-40) 3405 740 FAX: (49-40) 3405-7474
www.kotra.or.kr/hamburg
München
TEL: (49-89) 2424-2630 FAX: (49-89) 2424-2639
www.kotra.or.kr/munich
Athens
TEL: (30-210) 6543-623/4/5 FAX: (30-210) 6543-508
www.kotra.or.kr/athens
Amsterdam
TEL: (31-20) 673-0555 FAX: (31-20) 673-6918
www.kotra.or.kr/amsterdam
Copenhagen
TEL: (45) 3312-6658 FAX: (45) 3332-6654
www.kotra.or.kr/copenhagen
Bucharest
TEL: (40-21) 233-2171/2/3 FAX: (40-21) 233-2174
www.kotra.or.kr/bucharest
Brussels
TEL: (32-2) 203-2142 FAX: (32-2) 203-0751
www.kotra.or.kr/brussels
Sofia
TEL: (359-2) 969-5030/31/32/34 FAX: (359-2) 969-5033
www.kotra.bg/index.jsp
Stockholm
TEL: (46-8) 30-80-90 FAX: (46-8 )30-61-90
www.kotra.or.kr/stockholm
TEL: (41-44) 202-1232 FAX: (41-44) 202-4318
www.kotra.or.kr/zurich
TEL: (34-91) 556-6241 FAX: (34-91) 556-6868
www.kotra.or.kr/madrid
London
TEL: (44-20) 7520-5300 FAX: (44-20) 7240-2367
www.kotra.or.kr/london
Vienna
TEL: (43-1) 586-3876 FAX: (43-1) 586-3979
www.kotra.or.kr/vienna
Milano
TEL: (39-02) 795147, 795813 FAX: (39-02) 798235
www.kotra.or.kr/milano
Prague
TEL: (420) 245-005-650 FAX: (420) 245-005-651
www.kotra.or.kr/prague
Zagreb
TEL: (385-1) 4815-101, 102, 104 FAX: (385-1) 4818-821
www.kotra.or.kr/zagreb
Istanbul
TEL: (90-212) 325-3646 FAX: (90-212) 325-3642
www.kotra.or.kr/istanbul
Zurich Madrid
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Tel / Fax TEL: (48-22) 520-6230 FAX: (48-22) 520-6231 TEL: (33-1) 5535-8888 FAX: (33-1) 5535-8889 TEL: (358-9) 682-9490 FAX: (358-9) 682-94910 TEL: (36-1) 201-8474, 201-6368 FAX: (36-1) 488-0184
www.kotra.or.kr/warsaw www.kotra.or.kr/paris www.kotra.or.kr/helsinki www.kotra.or.kr/budapest
CIS KBC
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URL
Tel / Fax
URL
Moscow
TEL: (7-495) 258-1627/28 FAX: (7-495) 258-1634
www.kotra.or.kr/moscow
Vladivostok
TEL: (7-4232) 652700 FAX: (7-4232) 436470
www.kotra.or.kr/vladivostok
Novosibirsk
TEL: (7-383) 203-6040, 222-7805, 070-7683-5313 FAX: (7-383) 222-7805
www.kotra.or.kr/novosibirsk
Baku
TEL: (994-12) 436-7560/1 FAX: (994-12) 436-7562
www.kotra.or.kr/baku
Kiev
TEL: (380-44) 495-2978/9, 495-2951 FAX: (380-44) 495-2950
www.kotra.or.kr/kiev
Almaty
TEL: (7-727) 3110284/5 FAX: (7-727) 3110637
www.kotra.or.kr/almaty
Tashkent
TEL: (998-71) 140-0215/6 FAX: (998-71) 140-0217
www.kotra.or.kr/tashkent
Saint Petersburg
TEL: (7-812) 241-0033 FAX: (7-812) 241-0030
[Email] fbfly006@kotra.or.kr
Middle East & Africa KBC
Tel / Fax
URL
Dubai
TEL: (971-4) 4504360 FAX: (971-4) 4504350
www.kotra.or.kr/dubai
Johannesburg
TEL: (27-11) 784-2940/2941 FAX: (27-11) 784-2983
www.kotra.or.kr
Tripoli
TEL: (218-21) 335-0417/9 FAX: (218-21) 335-0420
www.kotra.or.kr/tripoli
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Middle East & Africa KBC
Embassies in Korea Tel / Fax
URL
TEL: (234-1) 448-5999, 280-5889, 280-5890 FAX: (234-1) 448-5998
www.kotra.or.kr/lagos
Riyadh
TEL: (966-1) 273-4496 FAX: (966-1) 273-4750
www.kotra.or.kr/riyadh
Casablanca
TEL: (212-522) 989627/984636 FAX: (212-522) 994513
www.kotra.or.kr/casablanca
Algeria
TEL: (213 21) 694203, 694194 FAX: (213-21) 694209
www.kotra.or.kr/alger
Muscat
TEL: (968) 24565931/2 FAX: (968) 24565933
Amman Baghdad
Lagos
Nation
URL
Tel
Fax
Afghanistan
www.afghanistanembassy.or.kr
82-2-793-3535
82-2-2795-2662
Angola
www.angolaembassy.or.kr
82-2-792-8463
82-2-792-8467/8536
Algeria
www.algerianemb.or.kr
82-794-5034/5
82-2-794-5040
82-2-793-4062
82-2-792-5820
Argentina Australia
www.southkorea.embassy.go v.au/seol/home.html
82-2-2003-0100
82-2-722-9264
www.kotra.or.kr/unicenter
Austria
www.bmeia.gv.at/kr/botschaft /seoul.html
82-2-732-9071/2
82-2-732-9486
TEL: (962-6) 5831-045 FAX: (962-6) 5831-015
www.kotra.or.kr/amman
Azerbaijan
www.azembassy.co.kr/index. php?ang=en
82-2-797-1765/6
82-2-797-1767~80
TEL: (964-1) 776-1554 FAX: (964-7906) 114668
www.kotra.or.kr/baghdad
Bangladesh
www.bdembseoul.org
82-2-796-4056/7
82-2-790-5313
www.belarus.or.kr
82-2-2237-8171/3
82-2-2237-8174
Tehran
TEL: (98-21) 2217-4005~7 FAX: (98-21) 2241-2518
Belarus www.kotra.ir/index.jsp
Belgium
www.diplomatie.be/seoulfr
82-2-749-0381/4
82-2-797-1688
Tel Aviv
TEL: (972-3) 639-6488 FAX: (972-3) 639-6489
www.kotra.or.kr/telaviv
Bolivia
www.boliviakorea.com
82-31-829-7777
82-2-031-826-8888
Brazil
seul.itamaraty.gov.br/pt-br
82-2-738-4970
82-2-738-4974
Cairo
TEL: (20-2) 2380-0072/92 FAX: (20-2) 2359-9178
www.kotra.or.kr/cairo
82-2-790-1078/9
82-2-790-1084
TEL: (254-20) 2220458, 2228928 FAX: (254-20) 315706
82-2-794-8625/6
82-2-794-8627
Nairobi
www.kotra.or.kr/nairobi
Kuwait
TEL: (965) 2243-6933, 2243-6939 FAX: (965) 2243-6948
www.kotra.or.kr/kuwait
Khartoum
TEL: (249-1)8349-8814/45 FAX: (249-1)8349-8860
www.kotra.or.kr/khartoum
Damascus
TEL: (963-11)613-4391 FAX: (963-11)611-7748
www.kotra.or.kr/damascus
Accra
TEL: (233)302-764367/764386 FAX: (233)302-762918
www.kotra.or.kr/accra
Addis Ababa
TEL: (251-11)320-4305 FAX: (251-11)320-4396
www.kotra.or.kr/addisababa
Doha
TEL: (974)4016-2603 FAX: (974)4016-2602
www.kotra.or.kr/doha
Amman
TEL: (962-6)583-1045 FAX: (962-6)583-1015
www.kotra.or.kr/amman
Dominican Republic
Casablanca
TEL: (212-522) 98.96.27/98.46.36 FAX: (212-522) 99.45.13
www.kotra.or.kr/casablanca
Ecuador
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Brunei Bulgaria
www.mfa.bg/bg/44
Cambodia
82-2-3785-1041
82-2-3785-1040
Canada
www.canadainternational.gc.c a/korea-coree
82-2-3783-6000
82-2-3783-6239
Chile
www.coreachile.org
82-2-779-2610
82-2-779-2615
China
www.chinaemb.or.kr/kor
82-2-738-1038
82-2-738-1077
Colombia
82-2-720-1369
82-2-725-6959
Congo
82-2-722-7958
82-2-722-7998
Costa Rica
www.ecostarica.or.kr
82-2-707-9249/54 82-2-707-9255
Cote d' Ivoire
cotedivoireembassy.or.kr
82-2-3785-0561/2
82-2-3785-0564
Czech Republic
www.mzv.cz/seoul
82-2-725-6765/6
82-2-734-6452
Denmark
sydkorea.um.dk
82-2-795 4187
82-2-796-0986
82-2-756-3513
82-2-756-3514
82-2-739-2401/2
82-2-739-2355
www.ecuadorkorea.org
DIRECTORY \ 111
Nation
URL
Tel
Fax
Nation
Egypt
www.embadom.or.kr/ko
82-2-749-0787/9
82-2-795-2588
Mongolia
El Salvador
www.embadom.or.kr/ko
82-2-753-3432/3
82-2-753-3456
Finland
www.finland.or.kr
82-2-732 6737
82-2-723-4969
France
www.ambafrance-kr.org
82-2-3149-4300
82-2-3149-4310
Nepal
82-2-793-9575/6
82-2-793-9574
Gabon Germany
www.seoul.diplo.de
82-2-748-4114
82-2-748-4161
Ghana
www.ghanaembassy.or.kr
82-2-3785-1427
82-2-3785-1428
Greece
82-2-729-1400/1
82-2-729-1402
Guatemala
82-2-771-7582/3
82-2-771-7584
Honduras
82-2-738-8402
82-2-738-8403
www.mfa.gov.hu/kulkepviselet /KR/en/mainpage.htm
82-2-792-2105
82-2-792-2109
India
www.indembassy.or.kr
82-2-798-4257
82-2-796-9534
Indonesia
www.indonesiaseoul.org/index korea.php
82-2-783-5675/7
82-2-780-4280
Iran
seoul.mfa.ir
82-2-793-7751/3
82-2-795-5126
Iraq
iraqmissions.hostinguk.com
82-2-790-4202/3
82-2-790-4206
Hungary
URL www.mongolembassy.com
Tel
Fax
82-2-798-3464
82-2-794-7605
Morocco
82-2-793-6249
82-2-792-8178
Myanmar
82-2-790-3814/6
82-2-790-3817
www.nepembseoul.gov.np/en
82-2-3789-9770/1
82-2-736-8848
Netherlands
southkorea.nlembassy.org
82-2-311-8600
82-2-311-8650
New Zealand
www.nzembassy.com/korea
82-2-3701-7700
82-2-3701-7701
Nigeria
www.nigerianembassy.or.k
82-2797-2370
82-2-796-1848
Norway
www.norway.or.kr
82-2-727-7100
82-2-727-7199
82-2-790-2431/2
82-2-790-2430
Oman Pakistan
www.pkembassy.or.kr/kor
82-2-796-8252/3
82-2-796-0313
Panama
www.embassyofpanamakorea. 82-2-734-8610/2 org
82-2-734-8613
Paraguay
www.embaparcorea.org/korea 82-2-792-8335
82-2-792-8334
Peru
www.embassyperu.or.kr/pe/ pe_idx.asp
82-2-757-1735
82-2-757-1738
Philippines
www.philembassy-seoul.com
82-2-796-7387
82-2-796-0827
Poland
www.seoul.trade.gov.pl/p
82-2-3785-2471/2
82-2-797-0853
Portugal
www.portugalseoul.com
82-2-3675-2251
82-2-3675-2250
Qatar
qat.mofat.go.kr
82-2-798-2444/6
82-2-790-1027
Republic of South www.southafricaAfrica embassy.or.kr
82-2-792-4855
82-2-792-4856
Romania
82-2-797-4924
82-2-794-3114
Ireland
www.embassyofireland.or.kr
82-2-774-6455
82-2-774-6458
Israel
embassies.gov.il/seoul
82-2-3210-8500
82-2-3210-8555
Italy
www.ambseoul.esteri.it/ambas 82-2-750-0200/1 ciata_seoul
82-2-797-5560
Japan
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp
82-2-2170-5200
82-2-734-4528
Kazakhstan
www.kazembassy.org
82-2-391-8906
82-2-395-9719
Kenya
www.kenya-embassy.or.kr
82-2-3785-2903/4 82-2-3785-2905
Russian Federation
www.russian-embassy.org
82-2-318-2116/8
82-2-754-0417
Kuwait
82-2-749-3688/9
82-2-749-3604
Rwanda
rwanda-embassy.or.kr
82-2-798-1052
82-2-798-1054
Laos
82-2-796-1713/4
82-2-796-1771
Saudi Arabia
82-2-739-0631/4
82-2-739-0041
82-2-794-6482/4
82-2-794-6485
Serbia
www.embserb.or.kr
82-2-797-5109
82-2-790-6109
Singapore
www.mfa.gov.sg/seoul
82-2-774-2464/7
82-2-773-2463
82-2-797-6001/3
82-2-797-6007
82-2-794-3981
82-2-794-3982
82-2-2077-8600
82-2-794-5480
Lebanon
www.lebanonembassy.net/ind ex.html
Libya Malaysia
www.malaysia.or.kr
Mexico
portal.sre.gob.mx/corea/index. 82-2-798-1694/5 php
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Slovakia Spain
www.maec.es/subwebs/ Embajadas/Seul
82-2-794-3581/2
82-2-796-8207
Sri Lanka
www.srilankaembassy.net
82-2-735-2966/7
82-2-737-9577
82-2-790-0939
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Nation
URL
Tel
Government Bodies and Semi-governmental Organizations
Fax
Sudan
www.sudanembassy.co.kr
82-2-793-8692
82-2-793-8693
Sweden
www.swedenabroad.com
82-2-3703-3700
82-2-3703-3701/2
Switzerland
www.eda.admin.ch/seoul.html
82-2-739 9511/4
82-2-737-9392
Thailand
www.thaiembassy.or.kr/en/ index.htm
82-2-790-2955
82-2-798-3448
Name
82-2-790-4334
82-2-790-4333
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
82-2-3780-1600
82-2-797-8546
U.A.E
82-2-790-3235/7
82-2-790-3238
Ukraine
82-2-790-5696
82-2-790-5697 82-2-725-1738
Tunisia Turkey
www.seul.be.mfa.gov.tr
â&#x2013;
Government Bodies URL english.mest.go.kr/enMain.do
Tel 82-2-6222-6060
Ministry of Land, Transport and english.mltm.go.kr/intro.do Maritime Affairs
82-2-1599-0001
Ministry of Strategy and Finance
english.mosf.go.kr
82-2-2150-2455
www.moel.go.kr/english/main.jsp
82-1350
United Kingdom
ukinrok.fco.gov.uk/en
82-2-3210-5500
Uruguay
www.embrou.or.kr/
82-2-6245-3179/80 82-2-6245-3181
Ministry of Labor
U.S.A
seoul.usembassy.gov
82-2-397-4114
82-2-735-3903
Uzbekistan
www.uzbekistan.or.kr
82-2-574-6554
82-2-578-0576
Ministry for Health, Welfare and english.mw.go.kr/front_eng/index.jsp Family Affair
82-129
Venezuela
www.venezuelaemb.or.kr/ index.asp
82-2-732-1546~7
82-2-732-1548
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
www.mofat.go.kr/ENG/main/index.jsp
82-2-2100-2114
Vietnam
vnm-hanoi.mofat.go.kr
82-2-739-2065
82-2-739-2064
Ministry of Knowledge Economy
www.mke.go.kr/language/eng/index.jsp 82-1577-0900
â&#x2013;
Local Governments Name
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URL
Tel
Seoul Metropolitan City
english.seoul.go.kr/?SSid=101_01
82-2-120
Incheon Metropolitan City
www.incheon.go.kr/icweb/html/web39/ 039.html
82-32-120
Busan Metropolitan City
english.busan.go.kr/main
82-1577-7716
Gwangju Metropolitan City
eng.gwangju.go.kr/index.do?S=S02
82-62-120
Daegu Metropolitan City
english.daegu.go.kr
82-53-803-3636
Daejeon Metropolitan City
www.daejeon.go.kr/language/english
82-42-600-2171
Ulsan Metropolitan City
english.ulsan.go.kr
82-52-229-2000
DIRECTORY \ 115
Name
URL
Tel
Gyeonggi-do
english.gg.go.kr
82-31-120
Gangwon-do
eng.gwd.go.kr
82-33-254-2011
Chungcheongbuk-do
eng.cb21.net/home/main.do
82-43-220-2114
Chungcheongnam-do
www.chungnam.net
82-42-220-3114
Jeollabuk-do
en.jeonbuk.go.kr
82-63-280-2486
Name
URL
Tel
The Korea International Trade Association
global.kita.net
82-1566-5114
Korea Financial Telecommunications and Clearings Institute
www.kftc.or.kr/eng/index.jsp
82-1577-5500
www.kcab.or.kr
82-2-5512000~19
Jeollanam-do
english.jeonnam.go.kr
82-61-247-0011
The Korea Commercial Arbitration Board
Gyeongsangbuk-do
www.gb.go.kr/eng/main/main.jsp
82-53-959-0114
Seoul Business Agency
www.sba.seoul.kr/eng/index.jsp
82-1577-7119
Gyeongsangnam-do
english.gsnd.net/jsp/main/main.jsp
82-55-211-3151
Korea Trade Insurance Corporation
www.ksure.or.kr/main.jsp
82-1588-3884
Jeju Free International City Office
freecity.jeju.go.kr/index.eng.php
82-64-710-2114
Korea Exim Bank
www.koreaexim.go.kr/en
82-2-3779-6114
Korea Accreditation Board
www.kab.or.kr/English/kab/ kab_greeting.html
82-2-2113-8500
National Intelligence Service
eng.nis.go.kr/svc/index.do
82-111
Financial Services Commission
www.fsc.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
82-2-2156-8000
Fair Trade Commission
eng.ftc.go.kr
82-2-2023-4010
National Police Agency
www.police.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
82-1566-0112
National Tax Service
www.nts.go.kr/eng
82-1588-0560
â&#x2013;
Semi-governmental Organizations Name
URL
Tel
The National Assembly of the Republic of Korea
korea.na.go.kr/index.jsp
82-2-788-2114
Cheongwadae, Office of the President
english.president.go.kr/main.php
82-2-730-5800
Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation
www.at.or.kr
82-2-6300-1114
Korea Customs Service
english.customs.go.kr
82-1577-8577
Korea Land & Housing Corporation
www.lh.or.kr
82-31-738-7114
Small and Medium Business Administration
eng.smba.go.kr/main.jsp
82-42-481-4365, 4474
Korea Tourism Organization
kto.visitkorea.or.kr
82-2-729-9600
National Statistical Office
kostat.go.kr/portal/english/index.action
82-2-2012-9114
Korea National Oil Corporation
www.knoc.co.kr
82-31-380-2114
Korean Intellectual Property Office
www.kipo.go.kr
82-1544-8080
Korea Water Resources Corporation
english.kwater.or.kr
82-42-629-3114
Korea Electric Power Corporation
www.kepco.co.kr/eng
82-2-3456-3114
The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
english.korcham.net
82-2-6050-3114
The Federation of Small Business
www.fki.or.kr
82-2-3771-0114
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Chambers of Commerce & Foreign Investment Related Bodies ■
Name
Chambers of Commerce Name
URL
Tel
American Chamber of Commerce in Korea
www.amchamkorea.org
British Chamber of Commerce in Korea
www.bcck.or.kr
Canadian Chamber of Commerch in Korea
www.canchamkorea.org
82-2-554-0245~6
Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea
www.itcck.org/index.php
82-2-402-4379
Seoul Japan Club
www.sjchp.co.kr
82-2-739-6962
EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea
eucck.all-1.com
82-2-725-9880~5
French Chamber of Commerce in Korea
www.fkcci.com
82-2-2268-9505
Korean German Chamber of Commerce & industry
korea.ahk.de
Australian Chamber of Commerce in Korea
■
82-2-564-2040
82-2-2076-8407
82-2-3780-4600
www.austchamkorea.org
82-2-2010-8831~2
Foreign Investment Related Bodies Name
URL
Tel
Invest KOREA
www.investkorea.org
82-1600-7119
Office of the Investment Ombusman
www.i-ombudsman.or.kr
82-2-3460-7660
Ministry of Knowledge Economy
www.mke.go.kr/language/eng/ index.jsp
82-1577-0900
Ministry of Strategy and Finance english.mosf.go.kr
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82-2-2150-2455
URL
Tel
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
www.mofat.go.kr/ENG/main/ index.jsp
82-2-2100-2114
Gyeonggi-do Ordinance on Foreign Investment Promotion
www.invest.go.kr/kor/index.jsp
82-31-120
Gyeonggi Association of Foreign-invest Companies
www.gafic.or.kr
82-31-259-6521
Jeonnam Ordinance on Foreign Investment Promotion
jeonnam.investkorea.org
82-61-247-0011
Jeonbuk Ordinance on Foreign Investment Promotion
jeonbuk.investkorea.org
82-63-280-2114
Law Firms & Accounting Firms ■
Law Firms Name
URL
Tel
KIM & CHANG
www.kimchang.com
82-2-3703-1114
LEE & KO
www.lawleeko.com
82-2-772-4000
Bae, Kim & Lee, LLC
www.bkl.co.kr/eng/main/main.asp
82-2-3404-0121
SHIN & KIM
www.shinkim.com/eng
82-2-316-4114
Yulchon Attorneys
www.yulchon.com/ycindex.htm
82-2-528-5200
Jipyung & Jisung
www.jipyong.com/en
82-2-6200-1600
Hwang Mok Park P.C
www.hmpj.com
82-2-772-2700
Lee International IP & Law Group
www.leeinternational.com
82-2-2279-3631
Law Firm Chung-Jin
www.jungjinlaw.com
82-2-592-2224
KIM & JUNG
www.yjlaw.co.kr/english/index.htm
82-2-553-9300
KIM & KIM LAW
www.kimkimlaw.com
82-2-755-2980, 2946
Hanol law offices
www.hanollaw.com/english/ index.htm
82-2-6004-2500
Darae Law and patent
www.daraelaw.co.kr
82-2-3475-7700~1
DIRECTORY \ 119
Company Name
Representative
Tel/Fax
Address
Language Available
Company Name
Representative
Tel/Fax
Language Available
Address
Peace Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Yesoon
82-2-792-1006 / 254-4, Hangangno 182-2-792-1033 ga, Yongsan-gu
English
Prime Certified Real Estate Agency
Jung, Joohui
82-2-796-0023 / 1F, 57-38, Itaewon82-2-796-0024 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Landmark Certified Real Estate Agency
Suh, Kwanoh
82-2-797-4555 / 312-5, Hannam-dong, 82-2-797-4556 Yongsan-gu
English
IRE Certified Real Estate Agency
Chang, Mira
82-2-798-9888 / 231-19, Bogwang82-2-798-9895 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Alps Certified Real Estate Agency
Hong, Soonuk
82-2-774-1588 / 251-16, Huam-dong, 82-2-752-1588 Yongsan-gu
English
Yongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
Song, Myunggoo
82-2-792-7111 / 5-1612, Yongsan-dong English 82-2-792-7021 2-ga, Yongsan-gu
Viva-Consulting Certified Park, Eunwoo Real Estate Agency
82-2-792-5500 / 1F, 1, 653-103, HannamEnglish 82-2-793-5363 dong, Yongsan-gu
LA Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-790-3555 / 1F, 529, Itaewon82-2-790-5143 dong, Yongsan-gu
Nicerent Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Kyungbae
Park, Suemin
A&A Real Estate Agency Ahn, Heejin
Vision 21 Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Myungsoo
New-Town Certified Real Estate Agency
Jung, Donhee
Summit Certified Real Estate Agency
Yu, Dongsuk
Seoul Realty-Net Certified Real Estate Agency
Choi, Younsik
Hansol Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Yusang
English
#1009, Hannam Bldg, 82-2-794-1133 / 737-37, Hannam82-2-798-0201 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
82-2-798-5454 / 1F, 642-15, Hannam82-2-798-5437 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
82-2-797-8200 / 1F, 131-24, Itaewon82-2-797-8208 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
3F, Woojin Bldg, 18-5, 82-2-765-6820 / Hangangno 1-ga, 82-2-765-6821 Yongsan-gu
English
3F, Woojin Bldg, 18-5, 82-2-796-7114 / Hangangno 1-ga, 82-2-798-0894 Yongsan-gu
English
#105, Daeyoung Sangga, 82-2-798-6262 / 301-152, Icheon-dong, English 82-2-790-8882 Yongsan-gu
Nexus Certified Real Estate Agency
Yoo, Nanhee
82-2-796-5670/ 82-2-796-5671
New-Town Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Insoon
82-2-703-7888 / 267-39, Seogye-dong, 82-2-703-7891 Yongsan-gu
English
C&G Certified Real Estate Agency
Chung, Chaehun
82-2-795-9043 / 552, Itaewon-dong, 82-2-790-9105 Yongsan-gu
English
122 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
1F, 101, 21-1, 82-2-794-8844 / Itaewon-dong, 82-2-749-8892 Yongsan-gu
English
Dreamland Certified Real Estate Agency
Kang, Shinyoung
21-101, Hangang 82-2-794-0811 / Mansion Sangga, 30082-2-794-9876 26, Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Acerent Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Jaewoo
D-207, Yongsan Park 82-2-797-0330 / xi., 50-1, Hangangno 82-2-794-2181 1-ga, Yongsan-gu
English
Reamko Realty Corporation
You, Younghwa
82-2-797-4900 /82-2-749-7959
English
UN Certified Real Estate Agency
Chang, Moonhee
82-2-792-2558 / 28-12, Hannam-dong, 82-2-793-0741 Yongsan-gu
English
Green Certified Real Estate Agency
Chung, Seungsup
2F, 204, 36-1, 82-2-749-8070 / Hannam-dong, 82-2-749-8060 Yongsan-gu
English
Hi-Rent Certified Real Estate Agency
Ahn, Youngbok
#101, Pungwon 82-2-790-0099 / Sangga, 302-68, hirent@hirent.net Icheon-dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
Kang, Phillsoo
101-106, Green Park 82-2-797-0102 / APT., 293, Seobinggo- English 82-2-797-9794 dong, Yongsan-gu
Seoul Housing Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Youngkeun
82-2-749-7111 / 1F, 210-8, Itaewon82-2-749-9711 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Yongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Sangjoon
82-2-797-0988 / 1F, 275, Hangangno 82-2-790-1331 1(il)-ga, Yongsan-gu
English
English
82-2-793-8866 / 737-37, Hannam82-2-793-8849 dong, Yongsan-gu
2F, 243-61, Itaewondong, Yongsan-gu
ALL-STAR Certified Real Lee, Yongkyun Estate Agency
English
27-7, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu
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Company Name
Representative
Tel/Fax
Address
Language Available
Company Name
Seo, Youngsill
82-2-790-9595 / 1F, 246-2, Hangangno 82-2-790-9338 2(i)-ga Yongsan-gu
English
Sobaek Certified Real Estate Agency
New Changwoo Certified Real Estate Agency
Hyun, Aeran
82-2-749-7900 / 1F, 11-26, Itaewon82-2-749-7907 dong, Yongsan-gu
English, Japanese
Cheongam Choi IkHyeon Certified Real Estate Agency
Choi, Ikhyoun
3-101, Sibeom APT, 82-2-716-6100 / 209-27, Ichon-dong, 82-2-716-0079 Yongsan-gu
Haengun Certified Real Estate Agency
Choi, Hunyoung
Representative
Tel/Fax
Language Available
Address
Choi, Kyohwan
82-2-432-8949 / 248-1, Junggok-dong, 82-2-469-3300 Gwangjin-gu
English
Hana Certified Real Estate Agency
Seo, Hongsuk
#105, Hyundai APT 82-2-444-4949 / Reatail Bldg., 567, 82-2-444-4995 Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu
English
English, Spainish
Cheonjiin Certified Real Estate Agency
Shin, Younwook
#101, Hyundai Plaza 82-2-458-5151 / 565, Gwangjang-dong, English 82-2-876-8242 Gwangjin-gu
82-2-797-4201 / 265-214, Bogwang82-2-782-8101 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Janghanpyung Certified Real Estate Agency
Wi, Taeyoon
1F, Younglim Bldg., 82-2-2249-0088 / 433-11, Jangan-dong, 82-2-2247-0211 Dongdaemun-gu
English
Rex Certified Real Estate An, Gwonchan Agency
82-2-790-8833 / 5-756, Yongsandong 82-2-790-8837 2(i)-ga, Yongsan-gu
English
Shinimun Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Cholhyon
82-2-965-4400 / 220-29, Imun-dong, 82-2-957-2505 Dongdaemun-gu
English, Japanese
114 Certified Real Estate Lee, Alexduk Agency
82-2-711-4088 / 31-1, Cheongpa-dong 82-2-711-4089 1(il)-ga, Yongsan-gu
English
Kumgang Certified Real Eatate Agency
Yom, Heungseob
82-2-977-5775 / 244-143, Muk 2-dong, 82-2-972-5776 Jungnang-gu
English
Central Certified Real Estate Agency
Lim, Myungwoong
82-2-798-2121 / 1F, 341-7, Itaewon82-2-798-2125 dong, Yongsan-gu
English
Lee, Jongnam
Sinyongsan Certified Real Estate Agency
#714, Mirabo Tower 82-2-433-5900 / 228-1, Yongdab-dong, English 82-2-433-0082 Seongdong-gu
Kim, Byongchun
82-2-796-8833 / 1F, 258-1, Bogwang82-2-796-5673 dong, Yongsan-gu
Eastern Seoul Invest Certified Real Estate Agency
English
Gangsan Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Soowon
82-2-2292-8799 / 286-19, Haengdang82-2-2292-8799 dong, Seongdong-gu
English
Trapalace Certified Real Estate Agency
Ha, Hongsu
82-2-756-8959 / 1F, 446-43, Huam82-2-756-4554 dong, Yongsan-gu
English Reallight Real Estate Reserch Agency
Song, Changhyeon
#101, Hyundai I-park 82-2-498-9669 / Apt., Sangga, 834, 82-2-498-9766 Seongsu-dong 2-ga, Seongdong-gu
English
Orient Certified Real Estate Agency
Choi, Wonhyo
82-2-3672-4400 / 1F, 321, Seongbuk82-2-3672-4426 dong, Seongbuk-gu
English
Good-Morning Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Kyungsun
82-2-939-8585 / 867-58, Mia-dong, 82-2-945-8552 Gangbuk-gu
English, Japanese
Joeun Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Kyungsook
82-2-990-0708 / #102, 263-33, Chang 82-2-990-0711 5-dong, Dobong-gu
English
Olive Certified Real Estate Agency
Itaewon Hanshin Real Estate Agency
Kim, Kyungsoo
82-2-790-2002 / 1F, 224-1, Itaewon82-2-792-3181 dong, Yongsan-gu
ABC Certified Real Estate Agency
Oh, Misook
82-2-797-4007 / 1F, 568-232, HannamEnglish 82-2-797-5357 dong, Yongsan-gu
CJ Nine Park Certified Real Estate Agency
Won, Yunsop
201-105, CJ Nine Park 82-2-706-6666 / Sangga, 24-6, English 82-2-703-8300 Munbae-dong, Yongsan-gu
Hangangsu Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Changkyu
#105, Osung Sangga, 82-2-792-9977 / 301-153, Ichon-dong, 82-2-792-0224 Yongsan-gu
Yoo, Taishik
82-2-446-0092 / 200-1, Guui 3-dong, 82-2-453-3646 Gwangjin-gu
LBA Kangsan Certified Real Estate Agency
124 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
English
English
Gaon Auction consulting Certified Real Estate Kim, Changhee Agency
#502, Nowon B/D, 82-2-987-0880 / 717-1 Sanggye6-dong 82-2-982-1100 Nowon-gu
English
English
Shinwung Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-936-1589 82-2-933-9970
#130, 1F, Hyundai Shopping Complx, 434-2, Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu
English
Suh, Shinwung
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Company Name
Representative
Tel/Fax
Address
Language Available
Yesung Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Jongbae
82-2-383-2459 / 21-62, Gusan-dong, 82-2-383-2480 Eunpyeong-gu
English
Eunpyeong Certified Real Estate Agency
Jung, Dawoon
#101, 177-13, 82-2-353-1123 / Nokbeon-dong, 82-2-353-1143 Eunpyeong-gu
English
LBA Moonchanho Realty Certified Real Estate Agency
Moon, Chanho
82-2-392-4040 / 101-6, Daehyun-dong, 82-2-393-0804 Seodaemun-gu
English
Shinsegae Certified Real Estate Agency
Cho, Youngjoon
82-2-362-1100 / 129-38, Bugahyeon82-2-313-2588 dong, Seodaemun-gu
English
Sinhwa Certified Real Estate Agency Yale Certified Real Estate Agency Mapo Station Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency Sindaerim Certified Real Estate Agency
Hyundai Certified Real Estate Agency
Smart Certified Real Estate Agency
Saeseoul Certified Real Estate Agency
Kang, Aeli
Jang, Deukkul
B-3, Paradisetel, 15982-2-3141-1233 / 6, Donggyo-dong, 82-2-3141-1546 Mapo-gu
Youn, Seonhwa
Cho, Hangjoon
82-2-375-4489 / 200-364, Seongsan82-505-490-9114 dong, Mapo-gu
Lee, Misook
#101, Sangam World82-2-376-7700 / cup Park Apt., 6 Danji English, misukie2004@ha Sangga, 1689, Sangam- Japanese nmail.net dong, Mapo-gu
Lee, Jaechoon
B2-4, Pentraus 82-2-714-7080 / Business Section, 172, English 82-2-718-7275 Singongdeok-dong, Mapo-gu
Lee, Harkro
#104, Mok-dong Apt. 82-2-2651-2244 / 7 Danji A Sangga, 925, English 82-2-2651-9966 Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu
Kim, Sanghyun
126 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
82-2-2691-1700 / 1006-1, Hwagok 382-2-2692-1113 dong, Gangseo-gu 82-2-2695-4998 / 1029-42, Hwagok82-2-2696-7611 dong, Gangseo-gu
Representative
English
Language Available
Address
82-2-2601-5660 / 105-64, Hwagok-dong, 82-2-2606-2282 Gangseo-gu
English
Sohn Nelson Certified Real Estate Agency
#104-12, Ujangsan 82-2-3662-5555 / Hillstate Mall, 657, 82-2-3664-0304 Naebalsan-dong, Gangseo-gu
English, Japanese
Sohn, Nelson
City Certified Real Estate Han, Youngjoon Agency
#125, Sindorim Posvill, 82-2-860-5656 / 26, Guro 5-dong, English 82-2-860-5657 Guro-gu
Hanbitz Certified Real Estate Agency
Moon, Youngjin
82-2-2688-1144 / 198-25, Gaebong82-2-2686-7746 dong, Guro-gu
English
Cheongho Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Naeyeol
82-2-808-8920 / 917-36, Siheung82-2-808-8970 dong, Geumcheon-gu
English
Star Parks Real Estate Co.,Ltd.
Woo, Younsung
#706, Forestel Bldg., 82-2-6337-1000 / 45-13, Yeouido-dong, 82-2-783-0086 Yeongdeungpo-gu
English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian
Samsung Certified Real Estate Agency
Gang, Jiyoung
82-2-814-5848 / 36-3, Noryangjin-dong, English 82-2-824-5114 Dongjak-gu
Kim, Youngsik
103-116, Hyundai 82-2-817-8008 / Retail Bldg., 502, 82-2-817-8532 Daebang-dong, Dongjak-gu
English
Lee, Jinok
#105, Daewoo Apt. 82-2-889-7003 / Sangga, 1717, 82-2-888-6714 Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu
English
Banpo114 Certified Real Lee, Dongha Estate Agency
82-2-595-5982 / M-14, 938, Banpo82-2-595-5909 dong, Seocho-gu
English
Hanbo Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Ilkwon
3-3, Banpo Mido 82-2-532-7050 / Sangga, 60-4, Banpo- English 82-2-536-8524 dong, Seocho-gu
Posco Certified Real Estate Agency
Bae, Jungsoo
#102, 1444-21, 82-2-525-0024 / Seocho-dong, 82-2-587-5911 Seocho-gu
Shin-Hyundai Certified Real Estate Agency
Hana Certified Real Estate Agency
English
English
Tel/Fax
LBA Ilsong Certified Real Park, Estate Agency Duckmyung
English
#102, Seil Complex 82-2-717-0049 / Store, 18-3, Yonggang- English 82-2-702-2480 dong, Mapo-gu
LBA Seoul Certified Real Lee, Seongmu Estate Agency Hyundai-I Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-338-1558 / 180-8, Donggyo-dong, English 82-2-322-0576 Mapo-gu
Company Name
English
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Company Name Nambuk Certified Real Estate Agency
Representative
Tel/Fax
Address
Language Available
Company Name
Hankook Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Heasun
#309, Woosung 82-2-578-0508 / Charactervill, 467-18, 82-2-578-0589 Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu
NewYork Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Insoon
A-104-2, Academysweet, 82-2-529-2089 / 467-7, Dogok-dong, English 82-2-529-8207 Gangnam-gu
Rexle-Top Certified Real Estate Agency
Moon, Jonggyo
#137, Dogok Rexle 82-2-576-5765 / Sangga, 527, Dogok82-2-576-5796 dong, Gangnam-gu
English
Sambo Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Kwangduk
82-2-2214-4494 / 108, Samsung-dong, 82-2-3445-9857 Gangnam-gu
English
Daejong Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Wonki
B-8, Daejong Bldg, 82-2-565-8800 / 143-48, Samsung82-2-565-0505 dong, Gangnam-gu
English, Japanese
Samil Certified Real Estate Agency
Kim, Daegon
82-2-543-5885 / 26-15, Samsung82-2-514-5833 dong, Gangnam-gu
English
LBA Newstar Parksangwon Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Sangwon
#107, Chunggu 82-2-541-8866 / Sangga, 78-4, 82-2-541-4012 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu
English
English
English
G&B Lotte Certified Real Estate Agency
Dongnam Real Estate Agency
Hyun, yimsun
#101, Jinheung APT 82-2-3482-4774 Retail Bldg., 1315, / 82-2-3482Seocho-dong, 4770 Seocho-gu
English
Daeseong Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Jin
#101, Seorae Bldg., 82-2-537-1044 / 93-5, Banpo-dong, 82-2-536-2369 Seocho-gu
English
E&E Certified Real estate Agency
Lee, Songkoon
1435-6, ZoomTech 82-2-3486-2222 / Bldg., 103, Seocho82-2-3486-2021 dong, Seocho-gu
English
Century KS Realty Co.,Ltd.
Kim, Seung
82-2-534-8252 /82-2-534-8292
English
Hwangkum Certified Real Estate Agency
Song, Hangun
Green Certified Real Estate Agency
A-908, Twin Tower 82-2-575-8940 / Officetel, 275-3, Hong, Kwangyoo 82-2-572-3275 Yangjae 2-dong, Seocho-gu
English, Spainish
English
Language Available
Address
#101, Daewoong Bldg, 82-2-548-2002 / 46-20, CheongdamEnglish 82-2-540-3953 dong, Gangnam-gu
82-2-577-9498 / 1F, 321-2, Yangje82-2-577-9407 dong, Seocho-gu
1F, 1, 1020-4, 82-2-525-0077 / Bangbae-dong, 82-2-525-0880 Seocho-gu
Tel/Fax
Park, Soonseo
Lee, Ohsung
1F, 83-18, Banpodong, Seocho-gu
Representative
English, Chinese
Top Certified Real Estate Lee, Kwangsoo Agency
#103, Anam Sangga, 82-2-522-5355 / 1641-13, Seocho82-2-522-4288 dong, Seocho-gu
Fortune Certified Real Estate Agency
Park, Chanyup
82-2-525-2779 / 1556-9, Seocho-dong, English 82-2-525-7728 Seocho-gu
Office-Seoul Certified Real Estate Agency
Baek, Changshik
82-2-508-2860 / B106, 823, Yeoksam82-2-508-5058 dong, Gangnam-gu
Namil Certified Real Estate Agency
Song, Taecheol
Kim, Inhyuk
#105, Hyundai 82-2-545-8844 / Sangga, 426, 82-2-3444-5400 Abgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu
82-2-557-0808 / 702-1, Yeoksam-dong, English 82-2-554-3345 Gangnam-gu
Sim, Iksup
#1212, Samheung 82-2-568-6886 / Officetel, 705-9, 82-2-568-8448 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
English
Jun, Youngsuk
#126, Ssangyong 82-2-581-3318 / Platinum, 826-37, 82-2-581-3319 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu
English
Sinsegye Certified Real Estate Agency
Mirae Certified Real Estate Agency
Chungdam Zai Certified Real Estate Agency
Sin, Chanyoung
Choi, Kyungho
128 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
#102, Kumkang 82-2-517-8282 / Arcade, 455, 82-2-517-3720 Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-511-6644 / 132-8, Cheongdam82-2-540-1335 dong, Gangnam-gu
English
English
Global Property Co.,Ltd. English
English, Japanese
Jun, Youngsuk Certified Real Estate Agency
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Company Name
Representative
Tel/Fax
Address
Language Available
Utilities
#130, 1F, Hyundai 82-2-956-1589 / Shopping Complx, English 82-2-933-9970 434-2, Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu
Gas
Cheong, Choonsahng
#317, 690-3, 82-2-558-0601 / Yeoksam-dong, 82-070-7016-0601 Gangnam-gu
English
Electricity
Hanmaru Certified Real Estate Agency
Chung, Youngjo
#101, Sangga, 319, 82-2-448-2002 / Macheon-dong, 82-2-448-5114 Songpa-gu
English
Pureun Certified Real Estate Agency
Bae, Hongmoon
#103, Da Sangga, 82-2-408-3003 / 479, Garak-dong, 82-2-408-4833 Songpa-gu
English
Koa Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Wonmook
#116, Daerim Apt. 82-2-400-5949 / English, Sangga, Ogeum-dong, 82-2-401-0707 Japanese Songpa-gu
Corea Certified Real Estate Agency
Song, Wonyong
82-2-400-1310 / 1F, 51-7, Munjeong82-2-400-3830 dong, Songpa-gu
English
LBAleaders Certified Real Estate Agency
Jang, Sunguk
82-2-456-4989 / 160-14, Bangi-Dong, 82-2-456-4997 Songpa-gu
English
Koo, Jadong
#130, Jungang Retail 82-2-413-4488 / Bldg., 27-6, Jamsil82-2-3431-8944 dong, Songpa-gu
Shinwung Certified Real Estate Agency
Suh, Shinwung
Onnuri Certified Real Estate Agency
Korea City Gas Association www.citygas.or.kr
Korea Electronic Power Corporation www.kepco.co.kr
Mirae Certified Real Estate Agency
Oh, Jeong Hwan
82-2-413-2737 / 82-2-413-4112
1F, A-28, Pineapple store, 19-9, Jamsildong, Songpa-gu
#105, Hanyang 82-2-416-1661 / Sangga, 225, Bangi82-2-415-1661 Dong, Songpa-gu
water.seoul.go.kr/sudohome/english/index.php
waterworksh.incheon.kr/english
82-32-720-2114
Waterworks Headquarters Daegu Metropolitan City
Water www.dgwater.go.kr
82-053-670-2000
Waterworks Headquarters Busan Metropolitan City water.busan.go.kr/html/english/index.htm
Lee Jik Sun Certified Real Estate Agency
Lee, Jiksun
82-2-470-8946 / 148-7, Dunchon-dong, English 82-2-472-4455 Gangdong-gu
Lee, Eunkyung
82-2-429-6300 / 1F, 258, Sangil-dong, 82-2-429-6502 Gangdong-gu
82-062-121
KT www.kt.com/eng/index.jsp
English
82-051-669-4211
Waterworks Headquarters Gwangju Metropolitan City
English
Shin, Chaungsoo
Phone & Internet
82-100
SK Broadband www.skbroadband.com/eng/index.asp
82-108
LG U+
English
www.uplus.co.kr
Cable TV & Satellite TV
English
82-1544-0010
KT Skylife www.skylife.co.kr/eng/index.jsp
2003-3000
Internet Post Office
Postal Service
130 / Guide to Living in Korea 2013
82-120
Waterworks Headquarters Incheon Metropolitan City
Kain Certified Real Estate Agency
Sangil Certified Real Estate Agency
82-123
The Office of Waterworks Seoul Metropolitan Government
www.water.gjcity.net Cheongdam Certified Real Estate Agency
82-2-554-7721 82-2-70-8282-8300
www.epost.go.kr/main/eng/Enpost_Introductio n1.html?dp_ip=D_001
2108-9895
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Delivery & Shipping : Home Delivery Companies, International Shipping Companies ■
Education : Foreign Schools, Korean Language Institutes, Libraries, Bookstores
Home Delivery Companies Name
Korea Express
■
URL www.doortodoor.co.kr
Tel
Foreign Schools Name
URL
Tel
82-1588-1255
Dulwich College Seoul
www.dulwich-seoul.kr/
02-3015- 8500
www.dwight.or.kr/
2-6920-8600
KGB LOGIS
www.kgbls.co.kr
82-1577-4577
Dwight School Seoul
ePOST
parcel.epost.go.kr
82-1588-1300
Seoul International School
www.siskorea.org
82-31-750-1331
Seoul Academy International School
www.seoulacademy.net
82-2-554-1690
Dongbu Express
www.dongbuexpress.co.kr
82-1588-8848
CJ GLS
www.cjgls.co.kr
82-1588-5353
Seoul Foreign School
www.seoulforeign.org
82-2-330-3100
ILYANG Logis
www.ilyanglogis.com
82-1588-0002
Yongsan International School of Seoul
www.yisseoul.org
82-2-797-5104
Kyoungdong Express
www.kdexp.com
82-031-460-2400
Asia Pacific International School
www.apis.seoul.kr
82-2-907-2747
UPS
www.ups.com/kr
82-1588-6886
Global Christian School
www.gcfskorea.org
82-2-797-0234
DHL Korea
www.dhl.co.kr
82-1588-0001
Namsan International Kindergarten
www.nik.or.kr
82-2-2232-2451~2
FedEX
www.fedex.com
82-80-023-8000
Centennial christian school
ccslions.com
82-2-772-9275~6
Hanjin Express
hanex.hanjin.co.kr
82-1588-0011
Korea International School(Seoul Campus, Pangyo Campus)
www.kis.or.kr
82-31-789-0505 82-2-561-0509
Korea Kent Foreign School
www.kkfs.org
82-2-2201-7091
International christian school of Uijongbu
www.ics-ujb.org
82-31-855-1277
Gyeonggi Suwon International School
gsis.sc.kr
82-31-695-2800
Suwon Chinese E-School
www.oscschool.co.kr
031-232-2648
■
International Shipping Companies Name
Hyundai Shipping Corea International Logistics
URL www.cyhds.com/eng/index.html www.cil.co.kr
Tel 82-2-722-8000 82-2-333-1246
Puren Centennial Christian School
031-274-3191
Pumex
www.pumex.co.kr/en
82-2-333-6533
Pyeongtaek International Christian School
Chosun Shipping
www.aecx.co.kr/eng
82-2-773-2244
Taejon Christian International School
www.tcis.or.kr
82-42-633-3663
Kwangju Foreign School
www.kwangjuforeignschool.org
82-62-575-0900
Tongin Express
www.tonginpack.com/eng
82-2-723-0123
Asian Tigers Transpack
www.asiantigers-korea.com/intro.htm
82-2-598-9705
Ace Shipping
eng.aceshipping.co.kr
82-2-3142-3100
High Relocation Worldwide
www.highrelo.com
82-2-795-2604
Kokusai Express
www.kokusaiexpress.com
82-2-3143-5555
Sea Road
www.searoad.or.kr/main/main_home.asp? siteCode=eng
82-2-771-3311
031-651-1376
Gyeongnam International Foreign School www.gifs.or.kr
82-55-853-5125
International School of Busan
www.bifskorea.org
82-51-742-3332
Busan Foreign School
www.busanforeignschool.org
82-51-747-7199
Okpo International School
www.oiskorea.com
82-55-687-3283
International Christian School
www.christianschool.or.kr
82-31-834-4200
Rainbow International School
www.rischool.org
82-2-571-2917
Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese E-School www.hanxiao.or.kr
82-2-776-1688 82-2-324-0664
Calspress (Busan)
www.calspress.com/english/com_main.htm
82-51-512-1212
Allied Pickfords
kr.alliedpickfords.com
82-2-796-5961
Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese M and H School
Orient Shipping
www.orientship.kr/english/index.php
82-2-716-6600
Korea Yeongdeungpo Chinese E-School
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www.icsptk.org
www.scs.or.kr
82-2-2678-5939
DIRECTORY \ 133
Name URL Busan Chinese E-School (Kindergarten) http://kbces.com.ne.kr
Tel 82-51-467-0274
Busan Chinese M and H-School
82-51-467-0275
Korea Daegu Chinese E-School
82-53-255-4273
Korea Daegu Chinese M and HSchool
Name
URL
Tel
Yonsei University Korean Language www.yskli.com Institute
82-2-2123-8550~2
82-53-471-1422
Language Teaching Research Center
www.ltrc.co.kr
82-2-735-0039
Uijeongbu Chinese E-School
82-31-829-3481
Seoul Korean Language Academy
www.seoul-kla.com
82-2-563-3226
Incheon Chinese Jungsan E, M and H School
82-32-761-3468
Wonju Chinese E-School
82-33-764-4846
Seoul National University Language language.snu.ac.kr Education Institute
Chuncheon Chinese E-School
82-33-254-5196
Cheongju Chinese E-School
82-43-274-2204
Chungju Chinese E-School
82-43-847-2656
Jecheon Chinese E-School
82-2-880-5483~4
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
builder.hufs.ac.kr/user/hufskorean 82-2-2173-2114
82-43-644-1579
Hanyang University International Language Institute
www.hyili.hanyang.ac.kr/Jindex. html
Cheonan Chinese E-School
82-41-572-8061
Kon-kuk Foreign Language Institute kfli.konkuk.ac.kr
82-2-450-3075~6
Onyang Chinese E-School
82-41-545-2872
Gunsan Chinese E-School
82-63-462-2807
Sogang University Korea Language klec.sogang.ac.kr Education Center
82-2-705-8088
Hua-chaio Chinese Kindergarten
02-776-1688
Busan Chinese Kindergarten
051-468-2845
International Language School of Dankook
k2.dankook.ac.kr/user/ildku
82-31-8005-2601
Daegu Global Christian Foreign School
82-2-2220-0114
82-53-255-5956
YBM SISA Language Institute
www.ybmedu.com
82-2-2003-1762
Seoul Japanese School
www.sjshp.or.kr
82-2-572-7011
Lycee Francais de Seoul
www.lfseoul.org
82-2-535-1158
Ajou University Korea Language Institute
kli.ajou.ac.kr
82-31-219-1675~6
German School Seoul
www.dsseoul.org
82-2-792-0797
Lycee International Xavier
www.xavier.sc.kr
82-2-396-7688
Korea Mongolian School
www.mongolschool.org
82-2-3437-7078
ECLC International Kindergarten
www.eclcseoul.com
82-2-795-8418
Franciscan Foreign Kindergarten
www.franciscanfk.com
82-2-798-2195
The National Library of Korea
www.nl.go.kr/english/index.jsp
82-2-535-4142
Cheongna Dalton School
www.daltonschool.kr
82-032-563-0523
National Assembly Library
www.nanet.go.kr/english
82-2-788-4211
Busan Japanese School
user.chollian.net/~pusjpnsc
82-51-753-4166
Namsan Library
211.61.24.74/english/index.aspx 82-2-754-7338
Hyundai Foreign School
hyundaiforeignschool.com
82-052-250-2851
North London Collegiate School Jeju
www.nlcsjeju.co.kr
82-064-741-0509
Seodaemun Library
sdmlib.sen.go.kr
82-2-396-3158
Gangnam Library
gnlib.sen.go.kr
82-2-3448-4741
Pyeongnae Library
lib.nyj.go.kr/pynae/index.jsp
031-590-8551
Junggu Municipal Sindang Library
http://www.e-junggulib.or.kr
02-2280-9200
Korea International School (Jeju Campus)
■
www.kis.ac
82-064-741-0509
Korean Language Institutes Name
URL www.ganadakorean.com
82-2-332-6003
Korean Language Institute, Sun Moon University
kli.sunmoon.ac.kr
82-41-559-1333~6
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Libraries Name
■
Tel
Bookstores Name
ile.ewha.ac.kr
URL
Tel
GANADA Korean Language Institute
Ewha Womans University Korean Language School
■
82-2-3277-2114
URL
Tel
Kyobo Bookstore
www.kyobobook.co.kr
82-1544-1900
Young Poong Bookstore
www.ypbooks.co.kr
82-1544-9020
Bandi and Luni's
www.bandinlunis.com
82-1577-4030
DIRECTORY \ 135
Medical Services : Hospitals, Life Insurance Companies
■
Hospitals : Gyeonggi-do Name
■
Hospitals : Seoul Name
Seoul National University Hospital Severance Hospital
URL / Address
Tel
www.ajoumc.or.kr URL / Address
Tel
www.snuh.org 101 Daehang-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul www.yuhs.or.kr 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
Seoul Asan Medical Center
www.amc.seoul.kr
Samsung Seoul Medical Center
www.samsunghospital.com
Gangnam Severance Hospital
gs.iseverance.com
Soonchunhyang University Hospital
www.schuh.or.kr
388-1 Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul
82-2-2072-0505 82-2-22285800/5810
657 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hanyang University Hospital
www.hyumc.com
KyungHee University Hospital
www.khmc.or.kr
Seoul St. Mary's University Hospital
www.cmcseoul.or.kr
Chung-Ang University Hospital
www.caumc.or.kr
Korea University Hospital
www.kumc.or.kr
Ewha Women's University Hospital
eng.eumc.ac.kr
Migrant worker's Hospital
www.mwhospital.com
17 Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemoon-gu, Seoul
505 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
224-1 Heuseok-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
126-1, Ska, Anam-Dong, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul
911-1, Mock-Dong, Yangcheon-Gu, Seoul
137-22 Garibong-1dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
82-31-2194311~2
www.csmc.or.kr Cheongsim International 460 Songsan-ri Seorak-myeon, 477-855 Medical Center Gyeonggi-do
82-31-589-4641
82-2-3010-7941
Gachon University Gil Medical Center
82-2-3410-0200
National Cancer Center
82-2-20193690/3600
Bucheon Hospital
www.gilhospital.com
82-1577-2299
1198 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Inchoen www.ncc.re.kr
50 Irwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
146-92 Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Ajou University Medical San 5 woncheon-dong, Suwon, 443-721 Center Gyeonggi-do
09 Madu 1-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do
82-31-920-1934
www.schbc.ac.kr
82-2-709-9114
1174 Jung-dong, Wonmi-gu, Gyunggi-do, Busheon-si www.inha.com
Inha University Hospital
7-206 Shinheung-dong 3-ga Jug-gu, Incheon
82-32-6215114/6114 82-32-8902080/2090
82-2-2290-9553 82-2-9589644/9477
■
Hospitals : Busan Name
82-2-1588-1511 Boomin Hospital 82-2-6299-1114 Good Gang-An Hopital 82-2-920-5677
82-2-2650-5890
82-22-863-9966
URL / Address www.bumin.co.kr/eng/intro/index.jsp 380-4 Deokcheon-1-dong, Buk-gu, Busan eng.gang-an.or.kr/00main/main.php 40-1, Namcheon-dong, Suyoung-gu, Busan
Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital
www.paik.ac.kr/en/ga
Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital
www.parkside.co.kr
Good Moonhwa Hospital
eng.moonhwa.or.kr/00main/main.php
Gaegeum, Busanjin, Busan
731-1 Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
899-8 Beomil-2-dong, Dong-gu, Busan
Tel 82-51-330-3000
82-51-625-0900
82-51-890-6115
82-51-629-8000
82-51-644-2002
www.kosinmed.or.kr/en Kosin Medical Center
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34 Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan
82-51-990-6114
DIRECTORY \ 137
■
Hospitals : Gyeonsangnam-do Name
URL / Address
■
Hospitals : Jeollabuk-do Name
Tel
Changwon Fatima Hospital
■
212 Myeongseo-dong, Changwon, 641-560 Gyeongnam
82-55-270-1000
URL / Address
855 yeonggok-dong, Gumi, 730-728 Gyeongbuk
82-54-450-9700
■
Name
Hospitals : Daegu URL / Address www.dsmc.or.kr
Kyemyeong University Dongsan Medical Center 194 Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
■
82-1577-3773
URL / Address www.emc.ac.kr 1306 Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon
Tel 82-42-611-3000
Tel
Konyang University Hospital
685 Gasuwon-Dong, Soe-Gu, Metropolitan city of Daejon
82-42-600-9999
82-53-250-7114
yumc.ac.kr/12_english/vision.htm 317-1 Daemyeong 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu
82-53-623-8001
Hospitals : Ulsan Name
Ulsan University Hospital
■
82-63-230-8114
www.kyuh.ac.kr/eng/eng_01.htm
Name
Yeongnam University Medical Center
300 Junghwsan-dong 1-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Hospitals : Daejeon
Eulji University Hospital ■
Tel
Tel
eng-kumi.chamc.co.kr Kumi Cha Medical Center
Jesus Hospital
Wongkwang University www.wkuh.org Hospital 344-1, Shinyong-Dong, Iksan, Jeollabuk-Do
Hospitals : Gyeongsangbuk-do Name
URL / Address www.jesushospital.com/english/english_index_
www.fatimahosp.co.kr
URL / Address
Tel
www.uuh.ulsan.kr 290-3 Jeonha 1-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan
82-52-250-7000
Hospitals : Gwangju Name
URL / Address
Chosun University Hospital
hosp.chosun.ac.kr
Chonnam National University Hospital
www.cnuh.com/english
Kwangju Christian Hospital
www.kch.or.kr/eng
588 Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
8, Hak-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju
37 Yangnim-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
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Tel 82-62-220-3114
82-62-220-5114
82-62-650-5000
DIRECTORY \ 139
■
Life Insurance Companies Name
Financial Services : Banks, Credit Card Companies URL / Address
Tel
Banks
www.korealife.com
82-2-2169-0899 82-1588-6363
www.allianzlife.co.kr
82-2-3299-5500/ 82-1588-6500
Korea Development Bank
www.kdb.co.kr
82-2-787-6934
SC First Bank
www.scfirstbank.com
82-2-1577-7744
82-2-900-3114/ 82-1588-3114
Kookmin Bank
www.kbstar.com
82-2-6300-9999
Shinhan Bank
www.shinhanbank.co.kr
82-2-3449-8380
82-031-789-9200/ 82-1588-2288
Korea Exchange Bank
www.keb.co.kr
82-2-1544-3000
Hana Bank
www.hanabank.co.kr
82-42-520-2500
82-2-2670-5200/ 82-1588-1001
Woori Bank
www.wooribank.com
82-2-2006-5000
JP Morgan
www.jpmorganam.co.kr
82-2-758-5200
www.myangel.co.kr
82-2-2047-2000/ 82-1577-1004
Citi
www.citibank.co.kr
82-2-3704-7100
American Express
www.americanexpress.com
82-2-2000-8000, 8100
www.metlife.co.kr
82-2-2017-6700/ 82-1588-9600
Mizuho
www.mizuhocbk.co.jp
82-2-3782-8500
Bank of China
www.bank-of-china.com
82-2-399-6268
Prudential Financial
www.prudential.co.kr
82-2-8006-2620/ 82-1588-3374
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
www.icbc.co.kr
82-2-755-5688
Shinhan Life Insurance
www.shinhanlife.co.kr
82-1588-5580
HSBC
www.hsbc.co.kr
82-2-6955-1153
Barclays
www.barclays.com
82-2-2126-2600 82-2-317-1700
Korea Life Insurance Allianz Life Insurance Samsung Life Insurance Hungkuk Life Insurance Kyobo Life Insurance Tongyang Life Insurance Metlife Korea
PCA Life ACE Insurance ING Life
www.samsunglife.com www.hungkuk.co.kr www.kyobo.co.kr
■
Name
URL
www.pcakorea.co.kr
82-2-3287-3898/ 82-1588-4300
BNP Paribas
www.bnpparibas.co.kr/en/home/ default.asp
www.acelife.co.kr
82-1599-4600/ 82-2-2107-4700
UBS
www.ubs.com
82-2-3702-8888
Deutsche Bank
www.db.com/korea
82-2-724-4500
82-2-2261-1133/ 82-1588-5005
RBS
www.rbs.com
82-2-2131-6000
ING
www.ing.com
82-2-317-1800
www.inglife.co.kr
LINA Life
www.lina.co.kr
82-1588-0058
AIA Korea
www.aia.co.kr
82-2-3707-4800 82-1588-9898
Samsungfire
www.samsungfire.com
82-2-2119-2000
■
Credit Card Companies Name
URL
Hyundai Insurance
www.hi.co.kr
82-1588-5656
Meritzfire
www.meritzfire.com
82-1566-7711
Master Card American Express Card JCB Card
KDBlife
www.kdblife.co.kr
82-1588-4040
BC Card
www.bccard.com
KEB Card Shinhan Card
card.keb.co.kr www.shinhancard.com
Woori Card
card.wooribank.com
Citi Card NH Card
www.citibank.co.kr/index.jsp card.nonghyup.com
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Tel
www.mastercard.com www.americanexpress.com www.jcb-global.com/english
Tel 82-2-1544-1477 82-2-399-2929 82-2-755-4977 82-2-1588-4000/ 1566-4000 82-2-524-8100 82-1544-7333 82-2169-5001/ 1588-9955 82-2-3704-7100 82-1588-2100 (730) DIRECTORY \ 141
Shopping : Department Stores, Markets, Mega Marts, Shopping Malls, Dutyfree Shops ■
Department Stores Name
URL
Tel
■
Mega Marts Name
URL
Tel
E-Mart
emart.shinsegae.com
82-2-380-5678
Lotte Mart
www.lottemart.com
82-1577-2500
Kim’s Club
www.htstore.co.kr
82-2-440-0863
corporate.homeplus.co.kr
82-2-3459-8000
Shinsegae
www.shinsegae.com
82-1588-1234
Home Plus
Lotte
www.lotteshopping.com
82-2-1899-2500
Hanaro Mart
www.hanaro-club.com
82-2-3489-7700
Costco
www.costco.co.kr
82-2-2630-2600
Megamart (Busan)
home.megamart.com
82-2-820-8500
Hyundai
www.ehyundai.com
82-2-547-2233 (Apgujeong store)
The Galleria
dept.galleria.co.kr
82-2-410-7114
Timesquare
www.timessquare.co.kr
82-2638-2000 ■
Shopping Malls Name
■
Markets
URL
Tel
Garden 5
www.garden5.com
82-2-2157-0100
Ipark Mall
www.iparkmall.co.kr
82-2-2012-0101
Namdaemun Market
www.ndm.me
82-2-991-7718
Central City
www.centralcityseoul.co.kr
82-2-6282-0114
Dongdaemun Market
www.dongdaemunsc.co.kr
82-2-2262-0114
Enter 6
www.enter6.co.kr
82-2-511-8588
Kwangjang Market
www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr
82-2-2267-0291
COEX Mall
www.coexmall.com
82-2-6000-0114
Bangsan Market
www.bangsanmarket.net
82-2-2266-8765
Garak Market
www.garak.co.kr/gongsa
82-2-3435-1000
Kangseo Market
www.garak.co.kr/gongsa
82-2-2640-6000
Kyungdong Mart
www.kyungdongmart.com/index/ index.htm
82-2-967-8721
Name
URL
Tel
Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market
www.susansijang.co.kr
82-2-814-2211~2
Pyounghwa Market
www.pyounghwa.com
82-2-2265-3531~3
Doota
www.doota.com
82-2-3398-3333
Migliore
www.migliore.co.kr
82-2-2124-0001 (Myengdong store)
Nakwon Arcade
www.enakwon.com
82-2-743-4200
Yongsan Electronics Market
www.yongsan.co.kr
82-2-2150-5000
Yangjae Flower Market
www.yfmc.co.kr/index.jsp
82-2-579-8100
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Dutyfree Shops Name
URL
Tel
The Shilla Dutyfree
www.dfsshilla.com
82-2-2639-6000
Lotte Dutyfree
kr.lottedfs.com
82-1688-3000
Donghwa Dutyfree
www.dutyfree24.com
82-2-399-3000
WalkerHill Dutyfree
www.skdutyfree.com
82-2-450-6363
Paradise Dutyfree
www.p-dfs.com
82-51-743-0181
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Entertainment & Culture : Art Galleries, Museums, Movie Theaters, Amusement Parks ■
Name
Art Galleries & Museums Name
URL
Movie Theaters
Tel
The National Theater of Korea
www.ntok.go.kr
82-2-2280-4114
Seongnam Arts Center
www.snart.or.kr
82-31-783-8000
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
www.sejongpac.or.kr
82-2-399-1114
Soma Museum of Art
www.somamuseum.org
82-2-425-1077
Seoul Arts Center
www.sac.or.kr
82-2-580-1300
Universal Arts Center
www.uac.co.kr
82-70-7124-1740
Chungdong Theater
www.chongdong.com
82-2-751-1900
Chungmu Art Hall
www.cmah.or.kr
82-2-2230-6601
URL
Tel
CGV
www.cgv.co.kr
82-1544-1122
Mega Box
www.megabox.co.kr
82-1544-0070
Lotte Cinema
www.lottecinema.co.kr
82-1544-8855
Primus Cinema
www.primuscinema.com
82-1544-5522
Seoul Cinema
www.seoulcinema.com
82-2-2269-2700
■
Amusement Parks Name
URL
Tel
Lotte World
www.lotteworld.com
82-2-411-2000
Everland
www.everland.com
82-2-759-1940
Seoul Land
www.seoulland.co.kr
82-2-509-6000
National Museum of Korea
www.museum.go.kr
82-2-2077-9000
National Folk Museum
www.nfm.go.kr
82-2-3704-3114
Seoul Children's Grand Park & Zoo
grandpark.seoul.go.kr
82-2-500-7338
National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea
www.moca.go.kr
82-2-2188-6000
Aiins World
www.aiinsworld.com
82-32-320-6000
Seoul Museum of History
www.museum.seoul.kr
82-2-724-0274~6
E-world
www.eworld.kr
82-53-620-0001
Agricultural Museum
www.agrimuseum.or.kr
82-2-2080-5727/8
Gyeongju World Resort
www.gjw.co.kr
82-54-745-7711
Tongdo Fantasia
www.fantasia.co.kr
82-55-379-7000
Onggi Folk Museum
www.onggimuseum.org
82-2-900-0900
Gahoe Museum
www.gahoemuseum.org
82-2-741-0466
Kyungin Museum of Fine Art
www.kyunginart.co.kr
82-2-733-4448
Seoul Museum of Art
seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr
82-2-2124-8800
National Palace Museum of Korea
www.gogung.go.kr
82-2-3701-7500
Pulmuone Kimchi Museum
www.kimchimuseum.co.kr
82-2-6002-6456
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Travel : Airlines, Hotels, National Parks, Traditional Villages, Royal Palaces, Tourist Information â&#x2013;
Airlines Name
URL
Tel
Name
www.thaiair.co.kr
82-2-3707-0114
Philippine Airlines
www.philippineair.co.kr
82-1544-1717
Singapore Airlines
www.singaporeair.com/kr
82-32-744-6500
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
www.aeroflot.ru/cms/en
82-2-569-3271
www.qatarairways.co.kr
82-2-3772-9000
www.emirates.com/kr/english/ index.aspx
82-2-2022-8400
Korean Air
www.koreanair.com
82-1588-2001
Asiana Air
flyasiana.com/english/index.htm
82-1588-8000
Emirates Airlines
Jeju Air
www.jejuair.net
82-1599-1500
Jin Air
www.jinair.com/Language/ENG
82-1600-6200
Eastar Jet
www.eastarjet.com/book/index.ht m?lang=en
82-1544-0080
Air Busan
www.airbusan.com
82-1666-3060
â&#x2013;
www.twayair.com
82-1688-8686
Garuda Indonesia
www.garuda.co.kr
82-80-773-2092
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
www.klm.com/travel/kr_ko
82-2-3483-1133
Delta Airlines
www.delta.com
82-2-732-1700
Lufthansa
www.lufthansa.com/kr/en/Homep age
82-2-2019-0180
Tel
Thai Airways
Qatar Airways
Tway Air
URL
Deluxe First Class Hotels Name
URL
Tel
The Westin Chosun Seoul
www.echosunhotel.com
82-2-771-0500
Millennium Seoul Hilton
www.hilton.co.kr
82-2-753-7788
The Plaza Hotel (Seoul Plaza Hotel)
www.hoteltheplaza.com
82-2-771-2200
The Shilla
www.shilla.net
82-2-2233-3131
Lotte Hotel Seoul
www.lottehotel.com
82-2-771-1000
Grand Ambassador Seoul
grand.ambatel.com
82-2-2275-1101
Grand Hyatt Seoul
www.grandhyattseoul.co.kr
82-2-797-1234 82-2-455-5000
Malaysia Airlines
www.malaysiaairlines.com
82-2-777-7761/2
Sheraton Grand Walkerhill
www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr/en/ main.wh
Vietnam Airlines
www.vietnamairlines.co.kr
82-2-757-8920
W Seoul-Walkerhill
www.wseoul.com
82-2-465-2222
Air-Astana
www.airastana.com
82-2-3788-0170
Grand Hilton Seoul
www.grandhiltonseoul.com
82-2-3216-5656
Air India
www.airindia.co.kr
82-2-752-6310
Mayfield Seoul
www.mayfield.co.kr
82-2-2660-9000
Air Canada
www.aircanada.co.kr
82-2-3788-0100
JW Marriott Seoul
www.jw-marriott.co.kr
82-2-6282-6262
Air France
www.airfrance.co.kr
82-02-3483-1033
Intercontinental Hotel
www.seoul.intercontinental.com
82-2-555-5656
Air Hong Kong
www.airhongkong.com.hk
82-2-311-2760
Renaissance Seoul Hotel
www.renaissance-seoul.com
82-2-555-0501
www.ritzcarltonseoul.com
82-2-3451-8000
United Airlines
www.kr.united.com
82-2-751-0300
The Ritz-Carlton Seoul
Japan Airlines
www.kr.jal.com/krl/en
82-2-757-1711
Imperial Palace Seoul
All Nippon Airways
www.ana.co.jp/wws/kr/k
82-2-2096-5500
www.imperialpalace.co.kr/eng/ind 82-2-3440-8000 ex.asp
Air China
http://www.air-china.co.kr
82-2-774-6886
COEX Intercontinental Seoul
www.seoul.intercontinental.com
82-2-555-5656
China Southern Airlines
www.cs-air.com
82-2-775-9070
Lotte Hotel World
www.lottehotelworld.com/en/inde x.asp?lang=English
82-2-419-7000
China Eastern Airlines
www.easternair.co.kr
82-2-518-0330
The Westin Chosun Busan
twcb.echosunhotel.com
82-51-749-7000
China Airlines
/www.china-airlines.co.kr
82-2-317-8888
Cathay Pacific Airways
www.cathaypacific.com/kr
82-2-311-2700
Paradise Hotel Busan
www.busanparadisehotel.co.kr/co 82-51-742-2121 ntents/english/index.jsp
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Deluxe Second Class Hotels Name
Name URL
Tel
Seoul Royal Hotel
www.royal.co.kr
82-2-756-1112
President Hotel
www.hotelpresident.co.kr
82-2-753-3131
Sejong Hotel Seoul
www.sejong.co.kr
82-2-773-6000
Koreana Hotel
www.koreanahotel.com
82-2-2171-7000
Pacific Hotel
www.thepacifichotel.co.kr
82-2-777-7811
Hotel Capital
www.hotelcapital.co.kr/english/ind 82-2-6399-2000 ex.asp
Holiday Inn Seongbuk Seoul
www.holiday.co.kr/eng/index.htm
82-2-929-2000
Seoul Garden Hotel
www.seoulgarden.co.kr
82-2-717-9441
Novotel Ambassador Doksan Seoul
novotel.ambatel.com/FrontSite/No votel/Doksan/Default.aspx?Langu 82-2-838-1101 age=KR
Hotel Lexington
www.thelexington.co.kr/eng/ index.asp
82-2-6670-7000
Seoul Palace Hotel
www.seoulpalace.co.kr/eng
82-2-532-5000
Ramada Seoul
www.ramadaseoul.co.kr
82-2-6202-2000
Haeundae Centum Hotel (Busan)
www.ecentumhotel.com/english/i ndex.php
82-51-720-9000
SEACLOUD (Busan)
www.seacloudhotel.com
82-51-933-1000
PALE DE CZ (Busan)
www.paledecz.co.kr/en/main.asp
82-51-746-6911
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Residence Hotels Name
URL
Tel
COATEL
www.coatel.co.kr
82-2-6288-3333
M Chereville
www.mchereville.com
82-2-447-9959
Provista
www.provista.co.kr
82-2-597-1140
Human Starville
www.humanstarville.com/en/main page
82-2-556-0070/ 82-2-553-0050
Oakwood
www.oakwoodpremier.co.kr
82-2-3466-7000
Dormy Inn
www.dormy.co.kr
82-2-6474-1515
Somerset Palace Seoul
www.somersetpalace.co.kr
82-2-6730-8888
Fraser Suites
seoul-central.frasershospitality.com 82-2-2220-8888
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URL
Tel
Han Suites
www.hansuites.com
82-2-2280-8000
Hyundai Residence
www.hyundairs.com
82-2-3406-8000/1
Casa Ville
www.casaville.co.kr
82-2-539-9080 82-2-6220-4000
Stay7
www.stay7mapo.com/html/eng/w 82-2-365-9010 c/index.html
Artnouveau city
www.artnouveaucity.co.kr
82-2-580-7300
Vabien Suites
www.vabiensuite.com/ENG
82-2-2076-9000
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Hotel Reservation Service Name
URL
Tel
Korea Hotel
www.koreahotel.com
82-2-6098-1061
Hotel Java
www.hoteljava.co.kr
82-1544-8608
Hotel4yu
www.hotel4yu.com
82-1644-6778
Hotel Join
www.hoteljoin.com
82-2-2017-4600
Oh my Hotel
www.ohmyhotel.com
82-2-725-8007
INTERPARK Tour
tour.interpark.com/housing/categ ory/Hotel_Main.aspx
82-2-3479-4240
BENIKEA (Managed by Korea Tourism Organization)
www.benikea.co.kr
82-2-1577-6499
Hotels.com
www.hotels.com
82-2-2076-8351
Hotel.Korea
www.hotel.co.kr
82-2-552-6965
Hotel Together
home.hoteltogether.com
82-2-584-1884
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National Parks
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Name
URL
Tourist Information Name
Tel
URL
Tel
Seoraksan National Park
seorak.knps.or.kr
82-33-636-7700
Korea Tourism Organization
english.visitkorea.or.kr
Bukhansan National Park
bukhan.knps.or.kr
82-2-909-0497
Korea.net
www.korea.net/index.do
Jirisan National Park
jiri.knps.or.kr
82-55-972-7771
Seoul Global Center
www.global.seoul.go.kr
Hallasan National Park
www.hallasan.go.kr/english
82-64-713-9953
english.visitseoul.net/visit2007en 82-2-120
Dadohae National Park
dadohae.knps.or.kr
82-61-554-5474
The Official Guide to Everything Seoul
Taeanhaean National Park
taean.knps.or.kr
82-41-672-9737
Dynamic Busan
etour.busan.go.kr
82-51-1330
Colorful Daegu
english.daegu.go.kr
82-53-803-3636
Incheon Tour
english.visitincheon.org
82-32-440-2114
Gwangju Metropolitan City
www.eng.gwangju.go.kr
82-62-120
It's Daejeon Culture Tourism
www.daejeon.go.kr/dj2009/tour 82-42-600-3114 /language/etour/index.action
Hallyeohaesang Marine National Park
■
hallyeo.knps.or.kr
82-55-860-5800
Traditional Villages Name
URL
Tel
82-2-729-9600 82-2-2075-4130~1
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
www.hahoe.or.kr
82-54-853-0109
Global Inspiration, Gyeonggi-do
english.gg.go.kr/v200909/main.jsp
82-31-120
Yongin Korean Folk Village
www.koreanfolk.co.kr
82-31-288-0000
Gangwon Province
en.gangwon.to/main/index.html
82-33-249-3337
Jeju Folk Village Museum
eng.jejufolk.com/html/index.aspx
82-64-787-4501~2
Chungcheongnam-do Culture & Tourism
tour.chungnam.net/ctnt/engl/ind 82-42-220-3114 ex.jsp
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Royal Palaces Name
URL
Tel
Chungcheongbuk-do Culture www.cbtour.net/index_eng.jsp & Tourism
82-43-220-4674
Jeollabuk-do Culture and Tour Information
www.gojb.net/english
82-63-1330
Namdo Korea
www.namdokorea.com/kr2/inde 82-61-286-5224 x.html
www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/ main/main.jsp
82-2-3700-3900
Changdeokgung
eng.cdg.go.kr/main/main.htm
82-2-762-8261
Deoksugung
www.deoksugung.go.kr/eng/inde x.asp
82-2-771-9955
Visit Gyeongbuk-Korea
www.gbtour.net/JSPROOT/eng /main/main.html
82-53-950-3337
Changgyeonggung
cgg.cha.go.kr
82-2-762-4868
Gyeongsangnam-do Tour
english.gntour.com
82-55-211-6130
Jeju Tour Info
english.jeju.go.kr
82-64-120
Gyeongbokgung
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Sports & Leisure : Sports , Fitness Clubs, Water Parks, Ski Resorts, Sports Events, Leisure for children ■
Leisure Sports Name
URL www.hanrivercity.com/02_water/ water01.php#a1
River City
hangang.seoul.go.kr/enjoy/enjoy0 Hangang Project Headquarters 2_07_01.html ■
Tel 82-2-3442-3313 82-2-120
Tennis Name
Dong Seoul Tennis Courts
URL www.dongseoultennis.com
Tel
Golf Name
82-2-2274-3379
Seoul High School Tennis Court
82-2-523-0616
Hannam Tennis Courts
www.hannamtennis.com
82-2-790-3651
Nakwon Tennis Courts
www.blog.naver.com/j2h7072
82-10-6267-9392
Tel
www.golfsamsung.com
82-31-589-800
Konjiam Country Club
www.konjiam.lg.co.kr
82-31-760-3555~6
The Namseoul Country Club
www.nscc.co.kr
82-31-709-6000
New Korea Golf Club
www.newkoreacc.co.kr
82-2-353-0091
Lakeside Country Club
www.lakesidecc.co.kr
82-31-334-2111~9
Lakehills Country Club
www.lakehills.co.kr
82-31-336-8350
Lotte Skyhill Country Club
www.skyhill.co.kr
82-55-340-9000
Asiana Country Club
www.asianacc.co.kr
82-31-334-8800
Troon Golf & Country Club
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr/ SptsCcclubIntro.gdc
82-33-339-0000
Jack Nicklaus Golf Club
www.jacknicklausgolfclubkorea.com
82-32-851-7680
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Fitness Club / Swimming
82-2-790-3651 worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr/facilities /sports2_3.html
URL
Benest Golf Club
82-2-406-4781
Jangchoong Tennis Courts
Dr. Choi Tennis Courts
■
Name
URL
Tel
82-2-300-5500
KBS 88 Gymnasium
www.kbssw.co.kr
82-2-2600-8808
82-2-579-7277
Olympic Park Sports Center
82-2-410-1665~6
Hannam No.1 Tennis Courts
www.cafe.naver.com/ hannamtennis
www.ksponco.or.kr/ index_olparkSports.jsp
82-2-764-3400
World Spopia
www.worldspopia.co.kr
82-2-2041-6114
Kolon Sporex Tennis Courts
www.sporex.com
82-2-580-8201
Club 36.5
blog.naver.com/club3650
82-2-569-3650
82-2-3462-7807
RU Fitness & Hot Yoga
www.rufitnesscenter.co.kr
82-2-556-2558
82-2-526-0444~6
Liberty Gym
www.libertygym.net
82-2-798-0994
Hamilton Hotel Swimming Pool
www.hamilton.co.kr
82-2-6393-1247
Sheraton Walkerhill Hotel Swimming Pool
www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr/eng
82-2-455-5000
Supia Han River Swimming Pool
www.supiapark.com
82-2-761-8201
Worldcup Park Tennis Courts Yangjae Tennis Courts
Hanaro Tennis Courts Sportime Tennis Courts ■
www.sportime.co.kr/sports/tennis _01.asp
Taekwondo Name
International Kumkang Taekwondo
URL www.taekwontour.net
Tel 82-2-2642-0692
Hannam Taekwondo Center
82-2-794-9125
Haedong Taekwondo Center
82-2-794-1462
Itaewon Taekwondo Center
82-2-798-7271
Seoul Expats Taekwondo Center
82-2-322-6067
Expats Taekwondo Center in Korea Seoul Taekwondo Tour
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Jamwon Han River Swimming Pool
82-2-536-8263
82-2-884-5833 www.taekwonseoul.org
82-2-6939-7748
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Water Park / Rafting
Name
URL
Tel
Yangji Pine Resort
www.pineresort.com
82-31-338-2001
Hyundai Sungwoo Resort
www.hdsungwoo.co.kr
82-33-340-3000
Elysian
www.elysian.co.kr
82-33-260-2000
82-31-320-5000
Bokwang Phoenix Park
www.phoenixpark.co.kr
82-1588-2828
www.seorakwaterpia.co.kr
82-33-630-5500
O2 Resort
www.o2resort.com
82-33-580-7000
www.daemyungresort.com/vp/ enjoy/ow/use_price_info.asp
Alpensia Resort
www.alpensiaresort.co.kr
82-33-339-0000
Vivaldi Park Ocean World
82-1588-4888
Star Hill Resort
www.starhillresort.com
82-2-2233-5311
Phoenix Park Blue Canyon
www.phoenixpark.co.kr/ wellbeing/waterpark.aspx
82-1588-2828
Sajo Resort
www.sajoresort.co.kr
82-1599-2500
Eden Valley Resort
www.edenvalley.co.kr
82-55-379-8000
Peak Island in Yongpyong Resort
www.peakisland.co.kr
82-33-335-5757
Hansol Oak Valley Resort
www.oakvalley.co.kr
82-33-730-3500
Deogyusan Muju Resort
www.deogyusanresort.com
82-63-322-9000
Tedin Waterpark
www.huracle.co.kr/waterpark/ waterpark_introduce.asp
82-41-906-7000
Spavis
www.spavis.co.kr
82-41-539-2000
Bugok Hawaii
www.bugokhawaii.co.kr
82-55-536-6331
Tongdo Aqua Fantasia
aqua.fantasia.co.kr
82-55-379-7000
Name
URL
Tel
Sealala
www.sealala.com
82-2-2628-9000
4 Season Water Park
www.fseason.co.kr
82-2-2200-1600~2
Woongin Playdoci
www.playdoci.com/eng
82-32-310-8369
Caribbean Bay
www.everland.com/caribbean
Seorak Waterpia
■
Sports Events Name
Blue One Waterpark
www.blueoneresort.com/ waterpark/intro.jsp
82-1899-1888
Sangam World Cup Stadium
Hanguk Donggang Rafting
www.rvv.co.kr/rvv
82-1600-5121
Baseball (Mar~Oct)
Youngwol Rafting
www.ywrafting.com
82-33-375-1432
Donggang Reports
www.raft.co.kr
82-33-333-6600
■
Ski Resorts Name
URL
Tel
www.seoulworldcupst.or.kr
82-2-2128-2002
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
www.doosanbears.com
82-2240-1777
Mokdong Baseball Stadium
www.heroes-baseball.com/ info/ground_01.asp
82-3660-1000
Incheon Munhak Baseball Stadium
www.sksports.net/Wyverns/game/ mumhak_studium/mumhak_studi 82-32-456-2114 um.asp
Busan Sajik Baseball Stadium
www.giantsclub.com/home/giants/ 82-51-590-9000 cyber_tour.html
Tel
Konjiam Resort
www.konjiamresort.co.kr
82-1661-8787
Jisan Forest Resort
www.Jisanresort.co.kr
82-31-644-1200
Basketball (Nov~Apr)
Yongpyong Resort
www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/ index.asp
82-33-335-5757
Jamsil Gymnasium
High One Resort
www.high1.com/eng/Hhome/ main.high1
82-1588-7789
Daemyung Resort Vivaldi Park
www.daemyungresort.com/vp
82-1588-4888
Bears Town Resort
www.bearstown.com/bt_eng/ eng_01.php
82-31-540-5136
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URL
Soccer (Mar~Nov)
stadium.seoul.go.kr/reserve/ reserve_01_03_01.html
82-2-2240-8809
stadium.seoul.go.kr/reserve/ reserve_01_00.html
82-2-2240-8780
Volleyball (Dec~Apr) Jamsil Sports Complex
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Leisure Activities for Children Name
■
URL
International Groups
Tel
Name
URL
Contact
National Children's Museum of Korea
www.kidsnfm.go.kr
82-2-3704-4540
American Women’s Club (AWC) awckorea.net
82-2-749-3554
Korea Children's Culture & Art Center
82-2-2234-4032
Association des Francophones de Coree (AFC)
www.afc-online.org
www.kccac.org
afcoree.contact @gmail.com
Kidzania
www.kidzania.co.kr/eng/kidzania.asp 82-1544-5110
Australian and New Zealand Association of Korea (ANZA)
www.anzakorea.com
info@anzakorea.com
Samsung Children’s Museum
www.kids.samsungfoundation.org 82-2-2143-3600
Brasileiras Em Seul (BES)
www.brasileirasemseul.com
alocoreia@gmail.com
Gymboree
www.gymboree.co.kr
82-2-596-0949
Rainbow Children Center
www.rainbowchildrencenter.net
82-2-796-2776
Uni Culture
www.uniartcenter.com
COEX Aquarium
www.coexaqua.co.kr/eng/ index_eng.asp
Ice Hockey Team (Jr. Kings Korea)
www.jrkingskorea.com
82-11-715-6234
British Association of Seoul (BASS) www.britishseoul.com
you may send an email on the webpage
82-2-2201-9300~1
Korea Contract Bridge League
82-2-3445-3847
82-2-6002-6200
Canadian Women's Club
Community : Cultural Centers, International Groups ■
Cultural Center Name
URL
Contact
British Council
www.britishcouncil.or.kr
82-2-3702-0600
China Cultural Center
www.cccseoul.org
82-2-733-8307
Goethe Institut
www.goethe.de/seoul
82-2-2021-2800
Italian Cultural Institute
www.iicseoul.esteri.it
82-2-796-0634
Philippine Korean Cultural House Centre Culturel Français Public information and Cultural Center Embassy of Japan Korea
cwckorea@live.com
Cercle Franco-Coreen
www.cerclefrancocoreen.org
Club Italia
www.clubitalia.or.kr
Dutch Club Hendrik Hamel
www.hamelkorea.com
82-10-2994-1312
FOCUS-Foreigner's Community Service
www.focusonseoul.com
82-2-798-7529
German Club
www.deutscherclubseoul.com
newcomer@deutscher clubseoul.de
Helping Others Prosper through English (HOPE)
www.alwayshope.or.kr
Public.hope@gmail.com
International Spouses of Koreans Association (ISKA)
www.iskakorea.com/index.php
isakorea_contact@yah oo.com
Irish Association of Korea
www.iak.co.kr
irishassociationkorea@ gmail.com
Mexican Community Group
82-2-596-8858
82-2-798-1694
82-2-597-3400 Nordic Women's Club (NWC)
www.kolumbus.fi/hannu.ruhala/nwc
82-11-1704-6937
Korea Middle East Association
www.komea.or.kr
82-2-793-1775
82-2-744-6471
Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch
www.raskb.com
82-2-763-9483
Seoul International Women’s Association (SIWA)
www.siwapage.com
contact@siwapage.com
Seoul Players
www.seoulplayers.com
www.france.or.kr
82-2-317-8500
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp
82-2-765-3011~3
Saudi Arabia Cultural Center Cultural Affairs Embassy of Mexico in Korea
portal.sre.gob.mx/corea
82-2-798-1694/5
Istanbul Cultural Center
www.turkey.or.kr
82-2-3452-8182
Latin America Cultural Center
www.latina.or.kr
82-31-962-7171
Israel Culture Center
www.iscc.co.kr
82-2-525-7446
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www.kcbl.org/bbs/clubs-e.php
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APPENDIX
・Calendar and Korean Holidays ・Map of Korea ・Korea Business Centers (KBC) of KOTRA
Korean Holidays (2013) January 1 Seol-nal (New Year’s Day) Koreans celebrate both the solar new year and the lunar new year. In addition to January 1st, the 2nd is also a holiday. The first day back at work after the holidays is usually a time of speeches looking forward to the coming business year.
APPENDIX
March 1 Samil-jeol (Independence Movement Day) March a, 1919 marked the beginning of the Korean Independence Movement. On this day, independence fighters announced Korea's declaration of independence from Japanese colonialism. May 5 Eorini-nal (Children’s Day) Children are the center of attention on this day as their parents shower them with presents and take them on outings. All the theme parks, department stores and family restaurants are crowded with children and their parents on this day.
Calendar 2013
1 January S 6
M 7
2 February
T
W
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F
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1
2
3
4
5
8
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10 11 12
S 3
M 4
T 5
W 6
3 March T 7
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1
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8
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S 3
M 4
T 5
W
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1
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13 14 15 16 17 18 19
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
27 28 29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
4 April S 7
5 May
M
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6 June W
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10 11 12 13 14 15
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
28 29 30
26 27 28 29 30 31
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
7 July S 7
8 August
M
T
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10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
S 4
M 5
T 6
9 September W 7
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9 10
8
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10 11 12 13 14
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
28 29 30 31
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
29 30
10 October
11 November
S 6
M 7
T
W
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F
S
1
2
3
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5
8
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10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
S 3
M 4
T 5
W 6
T 7
12 December F
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20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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27 28 29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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May 10 Seokkatanshin-il (Buddha's Birthday) In Korea the birthday of Buddha is celebrated according to the Lunisolar calendar. This day is called 석 가탄신일 (Seokga tansinil), meaning “the day of Buddha’s birth” or 부처님 오신 날 (Bucheonim osin nal) meaning “the day when Buddha arrived.” Lotus lanterns cover the entire temple throughout the month which are often flooded down the street. On the day of Buddha's birth, many temples provide free meals and tea to all visitors. Sanchae bibimbap or steamed rice with assorted wild vegetables, is often provided for breakfast and lunch. June 6 Hyeonchung-il (Memorial Day) June 6 denotes the day set aside for citizens to remember those who died for their country. Civilians and soldiers alike are honored in ceremonies held throughout the country, especially at Seoul National Cemetery. August 15 Gwangbok-jeol (Liberation Day) With the official surrender of Japan to the Allied Forces on August 15, 1945, the 35-year colonization of Korea by the Japanese came to an end. August 15, 1948 also marks the establishment of the Republic of Korea. Seotember 12 Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) On this day Koreans make offerings of grain and fruit from the first harvest of the year to their ancestors. Along with Lunar New Year's, it's Korea's biggest holiday when family members who live scattered in distant places get together for a reunion. Chuseok is August 15th according to the lunar calendar. October 3 Gaecheon-jeol (Foundation Day) According to legend, the god-king Tan-gun founded the Choson Kingdom in 2333 B.C. This day fills citizens with nationalistic pride over the 4,000 year history of Korea. December 25 Seongtan-jeol (Christmas) Although not yet as commercialized as Christmas in America, the large number of Korean Christians ensure that this is a time of celebration. More and more businesses have begun putting up decorations and selling Western style Christmas cards. Due to its proximity to the end of the year, many Koreans prefer to give New Year gifts instead of Christmas gifts.
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Guide to Living in Korea 2013 Publisher : Oh Young Ho Published by : KOTRA Copyright Š 2013 by KOTRA All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without permission in writing from the publisher, except by a reviewer, who may quote brief passages in a review. 15th Edition, DEC. 2012 Printed and bound in the Republic of Korea by KOTRA 2 flr., IKP Bldg., 7, Heolleungno, Seocho-gu, Seoul Tel. 82-2-3497-1625 Fax. 82-2-3497-1611 Designed by NCC AD, 82-2-545-3634
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