Guide to Live in Korea 2009

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Guide to Living in Korea 2009



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Guide to Living in Korea 2009


QUICK REFERENCE

KOREAN KEY PHRASES

Exchange Rates (Basic) Nation

Nov. 2008

Currency Name Korean Won(₩)

United States

USD

1318.00

Japan

JPY 100

1316.95

European Union

EUR

1779.30

United Kingdom

GBP

2280.14

Switzerland

CHF

1162.26

Canada

CAD

1108.21

Australia

AUD

884.64

Sweden

SEK

175.38

New Zealand

NZD

810.57

Hong Kong

HKD

169.90

Thailand

THB

38.64

Singapore

SGD

890.24

India

INR

27.33

Indonesia

IDR 100

13.49

China

CNY

192.93

Taiwan

TWD

40.66

Philippines

PHP

27.84

Telephone Codes Seoul 02 Gyeonggi 031 Incheon 032 Gangwon 033 Chungnam 041 Daejeon 042 Chungbuk 043 Pusan 051 Ulsan 052 Daegu 053 Gyeongbuk 054 Gyeongnam 055 Jeonnam 061 Gwangju 062 Jeonbuk 063 Jeju 064 The international access codes to call abroad from South Korea are 001(through KT), 002(through Dacom), 00700(through SKTelink), 00345(through KTF), 00365(through Onse) or 00321(through Naray)

Metric Conversions Temperature

Business Hours Banks

9:30~16:30 Mon~Fri

Post offices 9:00~18:00 Postal Service 9:00~16:30 Financial Service 9:00~13:00 Saturday

Useful Phone Numbers Ambulance

119

Fire Brigade

119

Police

112

Distance

Weight

Volume

Tourist advice & help 1330 Telephone directory assistance 82-1588-5644 Invest KOREA

82-1600-7119

Area

˚C=(˚F-32)÷1.8 ˚F=(˚C1.8)+32 1inch=2.54cm 1cm=0.3937inch 1m=3.2808ft=1.0936yd 1ft=0.3048m 1km=0.6213miles 1mile=1.6093km 1kg=2.2046lb 1lb=0.4535kg 1g=0.0353oz 1oz=28.3495g 1L=0.2642 US gallons 1 US gallon = 3.7854L 1L=0.22 imperial gallons 1imperial gallons=4.55L 1m2=10.764ft2=1.1958yd2 1py=3.3058m2=35.5836ft2 1a=100m2=1076.4ft2 1ft2=0.0929m2=0.1111yd2 1acre=43560ft2 = 4840yd2

Disease/Injury Hello

[ annyeong haseyo ]

Excuse me

[ sillye hamnida ]

Please

[ butak hamnida ]

Thank you

[ gamsa hamnida ]

How much?

[ eolmayeyo? ]

Sorry

[ miahn hamnida ]

Yes/No

[ ye/aniyo ]

Is there a doctor who speaks English? [ youngeoreul hal jul aneun uisaga isseumnigga? ] Is there a pharmacy nearby? [ geuncheoe yakgugi isseumnigga? ]

Shopping What is this? [ igeoseun mueotimnigga? ] How much is it? [ eolmaeyo? ]

When you need help. Help! [ dowa juseyo ] Please lend me your phone [ jeonhwa-reul billyeo jusipsio ]

Expressing yourself

I’ll take this one [ igeoseuro hagesseumnida ]

Food Please give me some water [ Muljom juseyo ] That was delicious [ aju masisseosseumnida ]

I don’t know [ jeoneun jal moreugesseumnida ]

Please make it mild [ maepjianke haejuseyo ]

Really? [ jeongmarimnika? ]

What do you call this in Korean? [ igeoseul han-gungmallo mworago hamnigga? ]

Do you speak English? [ yeongeo hal jul asimnigga? ]

Greetings

Transportation How long does it take to get to ( ) ? [ ( ) ggaji eolmana geollimnigga? ]

I’m pleased to meet you [ cheom boepgesseumnida ]

Where is the bus stop? [ bus jeongnyujangi eodi imnigga? ]

My name is ( ) [ Je ireumun ( ) imnida ]

Please take me to ( ) (to taxi driver) [ ( ) ggaji butak hamnida ]

You are welcome [ cheonmaneyo ]

How long does it take to get to ( ) ? [ ( ) ggaji sigani eolmana geollimnigga? ]

Goodbye (to person going) [ annyeonghi gaseyo ] Goodbye (to person staying) [ annyeonghi gyeseyo ]

Apologies, asking again

Time Excuse me, but what time is it? [ mian hajiman, jigeum myeossi imnigga? ]

Leisure/Touring

My apologies [ joesong hamnida ]

Where is a/the ? [ neun eodie isseumnigga? ]

Could you explain that again? [ dasi hanbeon seolmyeonghae jusipsiyo ]

Would you take my/our picture? [ sajinjom jjigeo jusigesseumnigga? ]


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ABOUT INVEST KOREA Invest KOREA Overview Comprehensive Service Invest Korea’s One-Stop Service Invest KOREA’s step-by-step approach to total investor care Invest Korea Plaza(IKP) Investor Support Center(ISC) Organization of Invest KOREA Location Global Network

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WELCOME TO KOREA

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BANKING & POSTAL SERVICES

138

EDUCATION

Bank Accounts & Credit Cards Post Office Other Banking & Postal Services System of Foreign Schools in Korea Major Foreign Schools in Seoul & Other Areas Learning Korean Language Libraries

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Subway Buses Express Buses Taxis Domestic Airlines KTX Trains Domestic Ferries Rental Cars National Lost Property Office

Korea at a Glance Images of Korea

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ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

161

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ENTRY PROCEDURES

48

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS

170

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SETTLING

IN

64

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

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INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IIA)

Airport Procedures Moving Freight Transfer Overview Floor Information Transportation from Incheon Int’l Airport to Major Areas in Korea Major Air Routes to and from Korea and International Airlines

77 78

LIVING COMFORTABLY IN KOREA HOTELS & INNS Hotels List of Hotels in Korea Korean-style Inns (Yeogwan) Youth Hostels Condominiums Guesthouses

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ACCOMMODATION & HOUSING Accommodations Buying and Renting a House Major Residential Areas for Foreigners Lease Agreement Tips

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122

USEFUL DAILY LIVING INFORMATION

130

TAXES

Useful Phone Numbers Garbage Disposal Shopping for Daily Necessities Fee Index National Taxes Local Taxes

ABOUT KOREAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

193

KOREAN ETIQUETTE & MANNERS

197

SIGHTSEEING IN KOREA

Drinking Manners Invitation Etiquette Cultural Differences Major Sightseeing Spots City Tour Bus Tour of Mt. Geumgangsan Cultural Tours Main Cultural Facilities

232

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & LEISURE SPORTS

250

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

Recreational Activities Annual Events Leisure Sports Shopping Movie Theaters Jazz Clubs in Seoul

263 264 267 270 273

BUSINESS IN KOREA EXHIBITION CENTER IN KOREA INFORMATION ON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS IN KOREA OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION On-Line Trade Networks Tax Counseling Legal Counseling Service Information on Korean Economy Human Resource Services

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GOVERNMENT-RELATED BODIES Foreign Investment-related Bodies (National) Foreign Investment-related Bodies (Provincial)

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA Telecommunications Facilities Pay Telephones Long Distance & International Calls Media & Communication Translation / Interpretation Companies

CULTURAL LIFE IN KOREA Traditional Clothing - Hanbok Traditional Food Traditional Korean House - Hanok Traditional Arts Religions Experiencing Korean Traditional Culture

DINING IN KOREA Introduction to Korean Cuisine Dinner Theaters in Seoul Korean Restaurants International Cuisine

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183 184

KOREA

Alien Registration Permission for Activities other than Residence Permission for Workplace Revision and Addition Residence Status Endowment Permission for Revising Residence Status Staying Period Extension Permission Reentry Permission Place of Residence Change Expatriate Employment Permit System

HOSPITALS & HEALTH INSURANCE Hospitals for Foreigners Pet Clinics Mortuary Service Health Insurance Life Insurance

Arrival in Korea Major Immigration Services Customs Clearance for Baggage Distance Customs Clearance Procedures Customs Clearance when Moving to Korea Customs Clearance for Mail

DRIVING IN KOREA Driver’s License Information Buying & Registering a Car Foreign Automobile Insurance Traffic Regulations Traffic Accidents Modified Highway Route Assignment System

OBTAINING A VISA BEFORE ENTRY Entry Visas Procedure for Visa Application Visa Type and Required Documents Pre-departure Checklist

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

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APPENDIX Provinces of Korea Time Differences Subway Map Calendar Investment Service Team Map of Korea Map of Seoul


ABOUT INVEST KOREA > Invest KOREA Overview ■■■Our Vision & Mandate

Invest KOREA is the Korean national investment promotion agency, established with the sole purpose of facilitating the entry and successful establishment of foreign business into Korea. Nor does our involvement halt there, since our agency delivers an extensive post-establishment service designed to promote the rapid settlement of foreign corporates in Korea and ensure they maximize the benefits of the Korean investment environment to the fullest extent. The scope of our activities on behalf of foreign businesses ranges from business consultation, market research and partner searches to accessing grants, administrative processing and resolving difficulties with government and mediating in labor disputes. Invest KOREA is dedicated to providing the kind of comprehensive, seamless, one-stop service that allows foreign investors to put down roots in Korea and join the thousands of others who are operating successfully and profitably here. ■■■Who & What We Are

Invest KOREA is the new name of the former Korea Investment Service Center (KISC), which was established in 1998 as part of a radical liberalization of Korea’s investment regime under the Foreign Investment Promotion Act of the same year. Major recent revisions to the Act empowered Invest KOREA to act as a far more efficient, practical and integrated investment promotion agency(IPA). ■■■Who Makes Our Agency Work

Invest KOREA is staffed with KOTRA employees who have extensive expertise and experience in supporting inbound foreign direct investment (FDI), public servants from other related government agencies, and experts from the private sector in fields such as accounting, law (including tax and labor law), as well as mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Invest KOREA staffs have become progressively more specialized to meet the increasingly specific needs of our clients. Accordingly, the agency’s staff will be

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bolstered by specialists from specific industrial sectors to provide faster and more accurate investment-related services to foreign investors as determined by need.

> Comprehensive Service Invest KOREA, as a one-stop window, provides a comprehensive service to meet the foreign investor’s every need through an integrated package of professional services.

�Administrative Support : All procedures pertaining to the investment process from investment registration to factory establishment can be initiated through Invest KOREA. �Plant Site Location : Invest KOREA helps investors find the optimal location in Korea for projected foreign-invested facilities, plus provides support on all procedures necessary for their establishment. �Cooperation with Investment-Related Bodies : Invest KOREA liaises between foreign investors and relevant governments, institutions and local companies, and arranges meetings between them as necessary.

periods of foreign corporate personnel can be handled directly through Invest KOREA.

> Invest KOREA’s One-Stop Service The Project Manager - the key figure in the delivery of our one-stop service Following an initial contact between a foreign investor and Invest KOREA or a Korea Business Center overseas concerning a proposed investment in Korea, a staff member will be designated as a project manager to handle further inquiries and lend assistance on all matters and procedures relating to the eventual establishment of the project. The project manager will undertake a range of services on behalf of foreign investors including airport reception, local schedule management and M&A/joint venture partner searches.

■■■Follow-up Service

�Investment “Home Doctor” Service : Designed to help foreign investors resolve the difficulties experienced in doing business in Korea, the Investment Aftercare Team designates a specialist to provide one-on-one service. �Visa Extensions : Extensions of the sojourn

> Invest KOREA’s step-by-step approach to total investor care

■■■Investment Planning with Invest KOREA

�Provision of Market Information : For the purpose of determining the feasibility of a proposed investment, Invest KOREA undertakes research and provides information on Korean markets and industries. �Partner and Investment Opportunities Search : Invest KOREA assists investors locate potential partners and high-potential investment opportunities in the areas of Greenfield, M&A, SOC, venture and real estate. �Investment Regime : To help foreign investors to gain a better understanding of the foreign investment regime, Invest KOREA provides information on investment procedures, tax incentives, Foreign Investment Zones (FIZs), labor and industrial complexes for the exclusive use of foreign investors. ■■■Ongoing Project Support

�Matchmaking with Potential Partners : Through our extensive database, Invest KOREA matchmakes and arranges meetings between foreign investors and potential joint venture and M&A partners.

An investor visits an overseas Korea Business Center

� The center forwards the investor’s inquiry to Invest KOREA for appraisal

� The center encourages the investor to make a fact-finding visit to Korea to ascertain first-hand the investment climate

� On arrival, Invest KOREA designates a project manager to work with the investor until investment notification is made

� After notification, the project manager and the Invest KOREA investment Consulting Office jointly assist the investor through the process of factory setup and establishment as a legal entity

� A “Home Doctor” addresses any grievance encountered by the foreign-invested company once it is established in Korea

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> Invest Korea Plaza (IKP) Invest Korea Plaza (IKP) is the first business incubation complex in Korea for foreign investors. As part of efforts to improve the environment for foreign investment in Korea, the Ministry of Knowledge Economy devised the initial plan for the IKP project and placed KOTRA (the Korea TradeInvestment Promotion Agency) in charge of execution. Designed to meet 21st century business needs, IKP offers furnished office space, cutting edge conference facilities, in addition to on-site comprehensive services ranging from investment consultation provided by representatives of Invest KOREA, numerous government agencies and ministries, to programs to orient clients on Korea’s business culture and information on daily living in Korea°™all in a dynamic international business environment. With the aim of helping foreign companies locate to Korea, attain success and expand their business, Invest Korea Plaza’s staff combined their expertise and knowledge of Korea’s investment environment to assist international companies with all aspects of doing business in Korea. By utilizing resources at IKP, Korea’s one-stop business incubation center, foreign companies may rent office space at reasonable rates and improve efficiency, saving time and avoiding costly mistakes. >>>Location IKP offers direct and easy access to transportation. Conveniently situated minutes from the Gyeongbu Highway, IKP is just a short drive from Yangjae Subway Station located on line 3 of Seoul’s extensive underground railway system. Strategically located adjacent to KOTRA Minutes from the Yangjae Exit of the Gyeongbu Expressway One hour from Incheon International Airport 10 minute drive from Yangjae subway station (line number 3) Tel: 82-2-3497-1000 / Fax: 82-2-3497-1616 www.ikp.or.kr

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regional governments of all cities, provinces and free economic zones in Korea. Useful data may be found by a quick glance around the center.

> Investor Support Center (ISC) Dedicated to providing foreign investors and their families with living and business assistant so they can successfully adjust to life in Korea, the Investor Support Center (ISC) was founded in October 2006. Armed with the database and know-how accumulated under Invest Korea, the center provides improved investment services for foreign investors.

Areas of consulting for foreign direct investors are as follows: Finance Accounting Law Stock and Real Estate Construction

Foreign investors living in Korea may obtain information printed in English and Japanese from the ISC either on or offline. Located at the second floor of Invest Korea Plaza, it is open 9:00am 6:00pm, Monday through Friday. By phone, services are available after business hours at 82-1600-7119, Fax: 82-2- 3497-1611.

>>>Government Administrative Government officials are assigned to the center to provide administrative services, expediting the investment process, thus making it easier for foreign investors to invest in Korea. Foreign investors may handle complicated administrative processes for obtaining a visa, alien registration and business registration with much more ease at the center.

ISC also provides access to information before arrival in Korea, including administrative services needed to establish a foreign corporation and visa processing. A comfortable visitors’ lounge is another thing you may find at ISC, stocked with books in various different languages, including guide books on living and investing in Korea.

■■■Areas of consultation

>>>Living ISC, aware of the common problems faced by foreign investors and their families living in Korea, visitors can rest assured that they will receive the best consultation at the center available in two different languages English and Japanese. All the information needed in terms for living, including buying/renting accommodations or getting a Korean driver’s license, can be found here at ISC. Below is a list of the main areas of consultation: Housing: Issue referrals to real estate brokers and generic apartment/house rental forms for foreigners Education: Provide a list of foreign schools in Korea and contact the administrator of the school of your choice

■■■Areas of services

Healthcare: Provide referrals to medical centers for foreigners and information on public health insurance Transportation: Provide information on buying a car and obtaining an international driver’s license Living: Distribute ‘Guide to Living in Korea’ and other guide books on living in Korea

Visas (D-8 & F-3) and Alien registration (Ministry of Justice) Application of business registration (National Tax Office) Confirmation of the Completion of Investment in Kind (Korea customs Service) Tel: 82-1600-7119 / Fax: 82-2-3497-1611

>>>Business In addition to living information, ISC offers a wide range of management information to multinational businesses. ISC staffs professional consultants specializing in foreign investment who can also provide a detailed description of procedures for investing in Korea. The center also offers a wide variety of guide books published by Invest Korea which include detailed descriptions and statistics on investment as well as promotional articles published by the central and autonomous

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> Organization of Invest KOREA

> Location

Address: KOTRA Bldg. 300-9, Yeomgok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul 137-170, Korea URL: [www.investkorea.org] Tel. 82-2-3460-7114 Fax. 82-2-3460-7777

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ABOUT INVEST KOREA

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> Global Network

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, KARACHI Pakistan

Asia&Oceania

Karachi

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SYDNEY Sydney

Australia

Suite2404, Level24, 1 Market St.,Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia Tel. (61-2)9264-5199

Fax. (61-2)9264-5299

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/sydney

E-mail: info@kotra.org.au

Manila

Melbourne Level 3, 468 St.Kilda Rd., Melbourne Vic 3004 Australia Fax. (61-3)9867-2688

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/melbourne

E-mail: koreatrade@bigpond.com

Sri Lanka

Colombo

Molly Capita Centre 7th Fl., 76 Gulshan Avenue, Gulshan-1, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh Tel. (880-2)882-4218, 882-2357, 881-3153

Fax. (880-2)882-3068

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/dhaka

E-mail: heinlich@kotra.or.kr, sono50@kotra.or.kr

Singapore

A-602, Signature Towers, South City-I, NH-8, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana, India Fax. (91-124)4628-501

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/newdelhi

E-mail: ktcdelhi@ktcdelhi.net

Thailand

Bangkok

Embassy of the Republic of Korea Chennai

Hochiminh

Fax.(91-44)2433-7281 E-mail:kotra@chennaiktc.com

Jakarta

Kuala Lumpur

Hanoi

Fax. (91-22)6631-8780

Suite 2102, WISMA GKBI Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Kav.28, Jakarta 10210 Indonesia Tel. (62-21)574-1522

Fax. (62-21)572-2187, 572-2204

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/jakarta

E-mail: jakarta@kotra.or.kr

Fukuoka

Tel. (60-3)2117-7100

Fax. (60-3)2142-2107

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/kualalumpur

E-mail: kotrakl@kotrakl.com.my

Nagoya Japan

9th Floor, Sakura Tower, No.339 Bogyoke Aung San Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar Tel. (95-1)255453~6

Fax. (95-1)255457

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, AUCKLAND Zealand

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Auckland

Tel. (65)6221-3055 / (65)6221-3056

Fax. (65)6223-5850

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/singapore

E-mail: kortrade@singnet.com.sg

Exchange Tower, Unit 3201, 32nd Floor, 388 Sukhumvit Road, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Thailand Tel. (66-2)663-6900/6

Fax. (66-2)261-1232

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/bangkok

E-mail: kotra2@kotrathai.com

Room. 708B, 7th Floor, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan st., District 1, Hochiminh City, Vietnam Fax. (84-8)38223941

V501, 5th Fl., Pacific Place 83B Ly Thuong Kiet St., Hoan Kiem Dist., Hanoi, Vietnam Tel. (84-4)3946-0511

Fax. (84-4)3946-0519

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/hanoi

E-mail: kotrahan@fpt.vn

11 Floor, Nihonseimei hakataekimae Bldg., 3-2-1, Hakataekimae, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka, Japan Tel. (81-92)473-2005/6

Fax. (81-92)473-2007

Homepage: http://japan.kotra.or.kr

E-mail: fukuoka@kotra.or.jp

23th Floor, Nagoya International Center Bldg., 47-1, Nagono 1-Chome, Nakamura-Ku, Nagoya, Japan Tel. (81-52)561-3936,3946

Fax. (81-52)561-3945

Homepage: http://japan.kotra.or.kr

E-mail: nagoya@kotra.or.jp

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, OSAKA Osaka

E-mail: yangon@kotra.or.kr, kotraygn@kotraygn.com.mm New

7 Temasek Boulevard, #13-02 Suntec Tower One, Singapore 038987

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, NAGOYA

Commercial Section(KOTRA), Embassy of the Repulic of Korea Yangon

E-mail: colombo@kotra.lk or yskkt@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, FUKUOKA

9th Floor, Menara Hap Seng(formerly MUI Plaza) Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, YANGON Myanmar

Fax. (94-11)2501818

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/colombo

E-mail: kotrasgn@hanmail.net

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia

EL: (94-11)2597494 / 2597495

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, HANOI

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, JAKARTA Indonesia

No 1. Spathodea Ave., Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 5, Sri Lanka. * P.O.Box No. 965 Colombo

Tel. (84-8)38223944

No.93, 9th Floor, Maker Chamber Vl, Nariman Point, Mumbai-400 021, India Tel. (91-22)6631-8000

E-mail: manila@kotra.or.kr

Vietnam

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MUMBAI Mumbai

Fax. (63-2)817-3369, 751-4358

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/manila

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, HOCHIMINH CITY

No. 463. LR Swamy Parvatham Block, 2nd Floor Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018 Tel.(91-44)2433-7280

Tel. (63-2)893-1183,3244

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BANGKOK

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CHENNAI India

Unit B 10th Floor, Ayala Life-FGU Center, 6811 Ayala Ave., Makati City, 1226, Metro Manila, Philippines

Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency Singapore

Embassy of Republic of Korea Tel. (91-124)4628-500

E-mail: ktckhi@cyber.net.pk

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SINGAPORE

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, NEW DELHI New Delhi

Fax. (92-21)561-0779

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/karachi

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, COLOMBO

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, DHAKA Bangladesh Dhaka

Tel. (92-21)561-1658,1659,0219 KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MANILA Philippines

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MELBOURNE Tel. (61-3)9867-1988

Bahria Complex-1, Ground Floor, 24, Moulvi, Tamizuddin Khan Road, Karachi-74000, Pakistan

7th Floor, Sakaisuji Honmachi Center Bldg., 1-6 Honmachi 2-Chome, Chuo-Ku, Osaka, Japan Tel. (81-6)6262-3831

Fax. (81-6)6262-4607

Homepage: http://japan.kotra.or.kr

E-mail: osaktc@kotra.or.jp

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TOKYO

4th Floor, West Plaza Bldg., 3 Albert Street, Auckland, New Zealand Tel. (64-9)373-5792, 373-2954

Fax. (64-9)373-2952

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/auckland

E-mail: kotra@kotra.co.nz

Tokyo

9nd Floor Shinkokusai Bldg. 4-1, Marunouchi 3-Chome, Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0005 Tel. (81-3)3214-6951/4

Fax. (81-3)3214-6950

Homepage: www.kotra.or.jp

E-mail: kotratky@kotra.or.jp

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KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BEIJING Beijing

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, DETROIT

510, Beijing Silver Tower, No. 2, Dong San Huan North Road, Chao Yang District, Beijing, China(100027)

Detroit

Fax. (86-10)6505-2310

Tel. (1-248)355-4911

Fax. (1-248)355-9002

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: pekktc@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotrana.org

E-mail: detroit@kotradtt.org

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CHENGDU Chengdu

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, LOS ANGELES

Room 2106, 21F Times Plaza, No2 Zongfu Road, Chengdu, Sichuan, China(610016)

Los

Tel. (86-28)8672-3501~6

Fax. (86-28)8672-3507

Angeles

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: ctuktc@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, DALIAN Dalian

Room.4505 World Trade Center, No.25 Tongxing St., Zhongshan Square Dalian, China Tel. (86-411)8253-0051~3, 8253-0552

Fax. (86-411)8253-0050

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/ktc/china

E-mail: kotradlc@yahoo.com

Maiami U.S.A.

New York

2 S. Biscayne Blvd., One Biscayne Tower, Suite 3770 Miami, Fl 33131, U.S.A. Tel. (1-305)374-4648

Fax. (1-305)375-9332

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: ktcmiami@aol.com

460 Park Ave. 14th floor, New York, NY 10022 U.S.A Tel. (1-212)826-0900

Fax. (1-212)888-4930

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr

E-mail: canton@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: kotrany@hotmail.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SILICON VALLEY

Room 3102, 31/F, Central Plaza, 18 Harbour Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

Silicon

1875 S. Grant St, Suite 640, San Mateo, CA 94402, U.S.A.

Tel. (852)2545-9500

Fax. (852)2815-0487

Valley

Tel. (1-650)571-8483

Fax. (1-650)571-8065

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: kotra5@kotra.org.hk

Homepage: www.kotrasv.org

E-mail: info@kotrasv.org

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, WASHINGTON D.C.

Room.AHG/15F, Qijian Tower No.40 Hongkong Middle Rd.,Qingdao 266071 P.R. China

Washington 1129 20th St. NW. Suite 410 Washington D.C. 20036, U.S.A.

Tel. (86-532)8388-7931/4

Fax. (86-532)8388-7935

Tel. (1-202)857-7919

Fax. (1-202)857-7923

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: qdktc@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: main@kotradc.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SHANGHAI

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TORONTO

Room 3110, Shanghai Maxdo Center, No. 8, Xing Yi Road Shanghai, China 200336 Tel. (86-21)5108-8771/2, 6219-7592

Fax. (86-21)6219-6015, 6236-8211

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: shanghai@kotra.or.kr

Toronto Canada

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, WUHAN Wuhan

E-mail: laktc@hanmail.net

Fax. (86-20)8335-1142

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, QINGDAO

Shanghai

Fax. (1-323)954-1707

Tel. (86-20)8334-0052 KOREA BUSINESS CENTRE, HONG KONG

Qingdao

Tel. (1-323)954-9500 Homepage: www.kotrana.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, NEW YORK

Guangzhou UNIT NO. 1010-12 GITIC Plaza, Main Bldg., 339 Huanshi Dong Rd. GUANGZHOU, CHINA

Hongkong

4801 Wilshire Blvd., Suite. 104 Los Angeles, CA 90010, U.S.A.

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MIAMI

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, GUANGZHOU China

2000 Town Center Suite 2850, Southfield, MI. 48075, U.S.A.

Tel. (86-10) 6410-6162

65 Queen St. West, Suite 600, P.O.Box 9, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5H 2M5 Tel. (1-416)368-3399

Fax. (1-416)368-2893

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: info@kotra.ca

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, VANCOUVER

Room 3711, Wuhan Int'l Trade and Commerce Center 568 Jianshe Avenue, Hankou, Wuhan, Hubei, China

Vancouver

925 West Georgia Street, Suite 1320, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3L2

Tel. (86-27)8555-0118

Fax. (86-27)8555-0120

Tel. (1-604)683-1820

Fax. (1-604)687-6249

Homepage:www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: wuhan@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: ktc@kotrayvr.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TAIPEI Taiwan

Taipei

Room.2214, 22Floor, TWTC Int'l Trade Bldg., 333 Keelung Rd., Sec.1, Taipei 110, Taiwan, R.O.C Tel. (886-2)2725-2324

Fax. (886-2)2757-7240

Homepage: www.kotrachina.org

E-mail: kotra.tpe@msa.hinet.net

Central&South America KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BUENOS AIRES Argentina

Buenos

(KOTRA-Oficina Comercial de la Embajada de Corea)

Aires

Av. Cordoba 950 Piso 2 Of. A (1054) Capital Federal Buenos Aires, Argentina

North America Chicago U.S.A. Dallas

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Tel. (54-11)4393-3110

Fax. (54-11)4393-2822

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CHICAGO

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/buenosaires

E-mail: kotra@kotra.org.ar

111 East Wacker Drive, Suite 2229,Chicago, Illinois 60601, U.S.A.

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SAO PAULO

Tel. (1-312)644-4323

Fax. (1-312)644-4879

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: info@kotrachicago.com

Sao Paulo Brazil

(Divisao Comercial do Consulado Geral da Coreia) Al. Santos, 700 - 8ยบ andar, Trianon Corporate CEP 01418-100 C. Cesar. Sao Paulo. SP. Brazil

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, DALLAS

Tel. (55-11)3175-3030

Fax. (55-11)3175-3031

3030 LBJ Freeway # 1200 Dallas, Texas 75234 U.S.A

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/saopaulo

E-mail: saopaulo@kotra.or.kr

Tel. (1-972)243-9300

Fax. (1-972)243-9301

Homepage: www.kotrana.com

E-mail: info@kotradallas.com

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KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SANTIAGO Chile

Colombia

Cuba

Santiago

Bogota

Havana

Europe

Av. 11 de Septiembre 1901 Piso 12, Providencia, Santiago, Chille Tel. (56-2)362-9991

Fax. (56-2)204-9833

Homepage: www.kotrachile.cl

E-mail: info@kotrachile.cl

Vienna

Tel. (43-1)586-3876

Fax. (43-1)586-3979

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/vienna

E-mail: kotravie@kotra.at

Tel. (57-1)637-5099

Fax. (57-1)217-2191

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/bogota

E-mail: ktcbog@kotra.org.co

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BRUSSELS Belgium

Brussels

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, HAVANA

Tel. (32-2)203-2142

Fax. (32-2)203-0751

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/brussels

E-mail: kotrabru@kotra.or.kr

Fax. (53-7)204-1209

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SOFIA Bulgaria

Sofia

Mexico City

Carretera a Pavas, Del Restaurante Antojitos 75m norte San Jose, Costa Rica

B519, Interpred-WTC Sofia, 36 Dragan Tsankov Blvd., Sofia 1057, Bulgaria

Fax. (506)2220-3168

Tel. (359-2)969-5030/31/32

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/sanjose

E-mail: sanjose@kotra.or.kr

Panama

E-mail: kotra@kotra-sofia.org

OFICINA COMERCIAL DE LA EMBAJADA DE COREA

Czech

Prague Panorama Center, Skretova 12, 120 00 Praha 2, Czech Republic

13 Calle 3-40, Zona 10, Edificio ATLANTIS, Of. 605, Guatemala, C.A.

Republic

Tel. (420)245-005-650

Fax. (420)245-005-651 E-mail: kotra@kotra.cz

Tel. (502)2367-2347-9

Fax. (502)2367-2350

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/prague

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/guatemala

E-mail: kotra1@newcomgua.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, ZAGREB Croatia

Zagreb

Tel. (385-1)4815-101, 102, 104

Fax. (385-1)4818-821

Tel. (52-55)5514-3173

Fax. (52-55)5514-3170

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/zagreb

E-mail: kotra@koreatrade.hr

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/mexico

E-mail: mexico@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, COPENHAGEN The Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Apartado Postal 0832-2250, World Trade Center, Panama

Rep.

Santo

Dominicana Domingo

Venezuela

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Denmark

Copenhagen Holbergsgade 14, 2nd Floor DK-1057, Copenhagen K Denmark

Oficina 1705, Edificio "WORLD TRADE CENTER" Calle 53 E, Marbella, Bella Vista, Panama, Rep. de Panama

Lima

Caracas

Gunduliceva 22 A 10000 Zagreb, Croatia

Paseo de la Reforma No.265 Piso 2, Col. Cuauhtemoc, C.P. 06500, Mexico D.F.

Tel. (45)3312-6658

Fax. (45)3332-6654

Tel. (507)2648105, 2647970, 2149706, 2149716

Fax. (507)2640928, 2149717

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/copenhagen

E-mail: info@kotra.dk

Home page: www.kotra.or.kr/panama

E-mail: kotra@psi.net.pa, kotra1@psi.net.pa

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, PARIS

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, LIMA (KOTRA) Peru

Fax. (359-2)969-5033

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, PRAGUE

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, PANAMA Panama

Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Tel. (506)2220-3160

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MEXICO CITY Mexico

World Trade Center, Boulevard du Roi Albert II 30 Bte 141000 Brussels, Belgium

Ave. 3ra, e/. 76 y 78, Edificio Santa Clara, Of. 412, Miramar Trade Center, Habana, Cuba

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, GUATEMALA Guatemala Guatemala

Mariahilferstrasse 77-79/1/3 (Generali Center, 3rd Floor) A-1060, Vienna, Austria

Carrera 7 No. 113 - 43 Oficina 904 Torre SAMSUNG, Bogota Colombia.

Agregado Comercial de la Embajada de Corea San Jose

(Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea) Austria

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BOGOTA

Tel. (53-7)204-1020, 1117, 1165 Costa Rica

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, VIENNA

France

Paris

19, Avenue de l'Opera 75001 Paris, France

EMBAJADA DE LA REPUBLICA DE COREA

Tel. (33-1)5535-8888

Fax. (33-1)5535-8889

AV. Canaval Y Moreyra 452, Piso 9, San Isidro, Lima, Peru

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/paris

E-mail: paris@kotra.or.kr

Tel. (51-1)442-2834, 222-2760, 222-7006

Fax. (51-1)442-0841

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/lima

E-mail: kotralim@wayna.rcp.net.pe

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, HELSINKI Finland

Helsinki

Kauppiaankatu 3 B 11, Fin-00160 Helsinki, Finland

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, SANTO DOMINGO

Tel. (358-9)682-9490

Fax. (358-9)682-94910

Roberto Pastoriza No. 16, Edificio Diandy XIII 7N, Naco, Santo Domingo, Rep.Dominicana, Aptdo. Postal: 4762

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/helsinki

E-mail: kotrahel@kotra.or.kr

Tel. (1-809)567-9733, 540-0329

Fax. (1-809)567-9737

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/santodomingo

E-mail: sdqktc@codetel.net.do

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, ATHENS Greece

Athens

354 Mesogion Ave., Agin Paraskevi, GR-153 41, Athens, Greece GR-153 05, Ag. Paraskevi, Athens, Greece

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CARACAS

Tel. (30-210)6543-623/4/5

Fax. (30-210)6543-508

Edif. Seguros Mercantil, Piso 6, of.61, Av. Francisco Solano cruce con

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/athens

E-mail: ktc@otenet.gr

Av. Las Acacias, Sabana Grande, Caracas, Venezuela Tel. (58-212)762-9832,9836,9925

Fax. (58-212)762-2263

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/caracas

E-mail: ktcccs@cantv.net

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KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, ISTANBUL

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, FRANKFURT Frankfurt

Mainzer Landstr. 27-31, 60329 Frankfurt/M. Federal Republic of Germany

Turkey

Istanbul

Tel. (49-69)2429920~9

Fax. (49-69)253589

Tel. (90-212)325-3646

Fax. (90-212)325-3642

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/frankfurt

E-mail: frankfurt@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/istanbul

E-mail: kotra@koreatrade.com.tr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTRE, LONDON

Korea Business Center,HAMBURG Germany

Hamburg

Yapi Kredi Plaza B Blok Kat:10 26/B, Levent, Istanbul, Turkey

Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse 20, 20459 Hamburg, Germany

United

Tel. (49-40) 3405 740

Fax. (49-40) 3405-7474

Kingdom

Homepage: www.kotra-hamburg.de

E-mail: info@kotra.de

London

1st Flr, Brettenham House North, Lancaster Place, London WC2E 7EN, United Kingdom Tel. (44-20)7520-5300

Fax. (44-20)7240-2367

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/london

E-mail: kotra@kotra.co.uk

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MÜNCHEN Munich

Tel. (49-89)2424-2630

Fax. (49-89)2424-2639

Homepage: www.kotra-muenchen.org

E-mail: info@kotra-muenchen.org

Budapest

Milano

Commercial Section of Embassy of the Republic of Korea Baku

Tel. (994-12)436-7560/1

Fax. (994-12)436-7562

Tel. (36-1)201-8474,201-6368

Fax. (36-1)488-0184

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/baku

E-mail: hancy@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/budapest

E-mail: info@koreatradecenter.hu

Commercial Section of Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kazakhstan Kazakhstan Almaty

Tel. (39-02)795147, 795813, 796384

Fax. (39-02)798235

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/milano

E-mail: kotramil@kotra.it

E-mail: kotra@kotra.kz Commercial Section of Embassy of the Republic of Korea (KOTRA) Moscow

Fax. (31-20)673-6918

Tel. (7-495)258-1627/28

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/amsterdam

E-mail: info@koreatradecenter.nl

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/moscow Russia

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, VLADIVOSTOK

Tel. (48-22)520-6230

Fax. (48-22)520-6231

Tel. (7-4232)436466/69

Fax. (7-4232)436470

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/warsaw

E-mail: biuro@kotra.pl

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/vladivostok

E-mail: ktcvvo@kotra.vtc.ru

KOTRA,Commercial section,Embassy of the Republic of Korea Novosibirsk Prospect Dimitrova 3, Novosibirsk, 630004, Russia

17, SOS. Bucuresti-Ploiesti, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania Tel. (40-21)233-2171/2/3

Fax. (40-21)233-2174

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/bucharest

E-mail: kotrabuh@kotra.ro

Tel. (383)325-7003, 222-8940

Stockholm

Switzerland Zurich

Spain

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Madrid

Fax. (383)222-7805 E-mail: ericchae@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, KIEV

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, STOCKHOLM Sweden

Fax. (7-495)258-1634

Vladivostok 5th Floor, 42 Krasnogo Znameni Ave. Vladivostok, 690160 Russia

21st Floor Warsaw Financial Center Ul. Emilii Plater 53, 00-113, Warszawa, Poland

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BUCHAREST Bucharest

Rm. 908, Office Bldg., World Trade Center,12, Krasnopresnenskaya nab., Moscow, 123610, Russia

Tel. (31-20)673-0555 KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, WARSAW

Romania

Fax. (7-727)3110208

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MOSCOW

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, AMSTERDAM

Warsaw

Business Center "Nurly Tau", Building 4A, 3rd Fl. No.4, 7, Al-farabi Ave., Almaty 050059, Republic of Kazakhstan Tel. (7-727)3110203

Via Larga 2, Milano 20122, Italy

Netherlands Amsterdam Strawinskylaan 767, 1077 XX Amsterdam,The Netherlands

Poland

"KERMUR" Plaza, office 304, 12 Basti Bagirova str., Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ1065

H-1123, Budapest, Alkotas u.50, Alkotas Point, B-3

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MILANO Italy

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BAKU Azerbaijan

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BUDAPEST Hungary

CIS

Tal 12, 80331 München Federal Republic of Germany

Commercial Section of Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Svardvagen 11C Box 625 SE-182 16 Danderyd, Sweden Tel. (46-8)30-80-90

Fax. (46-8)30-61-90

Homepgae: www.kotra.or.kr/stockholm

E-mail: stockholm@kotra.nu

Ukraine

Kiev

19a Khreschatik Street, 01001, Kiev, Ukraine Tel. (380-44)495-2978/9 495-2951

Fax. (380-44)495-2950

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER,ZURICH

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/kiev

E-mail: kotraiev@gt.com.ua

Claridenstrasse 36, CH-8002 Zurich, Switzerland

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TASHKENT

Tel. (41-44)202-1232

Fax. (41-44)202-4318

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/zurich

E-mail: ktc@kotra.ch

Commercial Section, Embassy of the Republic of Korea Uzbekistan Tashkent

4th floor C6, International Business Center, 107-B, Amir Temur prospect, Tashkent 100084 Uzbekistan

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MADRID

Tel. (998-71) 140-0215/6

Fax. (998-71) 140-0217

Torre Europa, P. Castellana, 95-10 28046 Madrid, Spain

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/Tashkent

E-mail: tashkent@kotra.or.kr

Tel. (34-91)556-6241

Fax. (34-91)556-6868

Homepgae: www.kotra.or.kr/madrid

E-mail: madridktc@kotra.or.kr

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Middle East &Africa

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, LAGOS

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, ALGER

Office of the Commercial Attache, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Section Commerciale de l'Ambassade de la République de Corée Algerie

Alger

Nigeria

Lagos

Résidence Chaabani, 8E/8, Val d'Hydra, 16035, Hydra, Alger, Algérie

* G.P.O Box 1019, Lagos, Nigeria

Tel. (213 21) 69 37 65/ 21 69 41 94

Fax. (213-21)69 42 09

Tel. (234-1)774-6262, 792-7212, 764-3031

Fax. (234-1)461-1190

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/alger

E-mail: leeks293@kotra.or.kr/ pomjoon@hotmail.com

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/lagos

E-mail: losktc@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CAIRO

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, MUSCAT

Commercial Office, Korean Embassy (KOTRA) Egypt

Cairo

4th Floor, El Zeini Tower Bldg. 25 Helwan St., Entrance 1, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Oman

Muscat

Fax. (20-2)2359-9178

Tel. (968)24565931/2

Fax. (968)24565933

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/cairo

E-mail: ktccairo@kotra.or.kr

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/unicenter

E-mail: kotramct@omantel.net.om

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, RIYADH

1 st Fl, No 33 South Atefi St, Africa Ave, Tehran, Iran ('03.9.17~) Tehran

2nd floor, Sultan center, muscat, Sultanate of Oman P.O.Box 149 Postal Code 118, Al Harthy Complex, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman

Tel. (20-2)2380-0072/92 KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TEHRAN Iran

2nd Floor, Amazing Grace Plaza, Plot 2E-4E, Ligali Ayorinde St., Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Commercial Section, Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Islamic Republic of Iran * P.O.Box 11365-3877, Tehran

Saudi

Tel. (98-21)202-7003/4

Arabia

Fax. (98-21)201-2733

Riyadh

3rd Floor, North Plaza, Al Faisaliah Office Tower, King Fahad Highway, Olaya District P.O.Box 220297, Riyadh 11311, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel. (966-1)273-4496

E-mail: kotratehran@hotmail.com Commercial Section(KOTRA), Embassy of the Republic of Korea Israel

Iraq

Tel Aviv

Baghdad

Fax. (966-1)273-4750 E-mail: kotrariy@kotra.org.sa

Aviv Tower Bldg. B, 48 Menahem Begin Rd., (P.O.Box 37155) Tel Aviv 66184, Israel

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, JOHANNESBURG

Tel. (972-3)639-6488

Fax. (972-3)639-6489

South

Johannes-

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/telaviv

E-mail: tlv@kotra.or.kr js8282@kotra.or.kr

Africa

burg

P.O.Box 786703 Sandton City 2146, South Africa Tel. (27-11)784-2940/2941

Fax. (27-11)784-2983

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, BAGHDAD

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr

E-mail: kotrajnb@icon.co.za

Hay babil, mahala 915, Street 5, House No.32, Baghdad, Iraq P O BOX 2615, Jadriya, Baghdad, Iraq

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, DUBAI

Tel. (964-1)776-1554

Mobaile: (964-7906)114668 E-mail: kotrairaq@hotmail.com

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, AMMAN

U.A.E.

Dubai

P.O.Box 12859, Dubai Room No.1801 Al Moosa Tower II Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai, U.A.E Tel. (971-4)3327776

Fax. (971-4)3291300

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/dubai

E-mail: ktcdxb@emirates.net.ae

Office No. 604/605, 6th Floor, of Zahran Plaza Complex at the 7th Circle, Amman, Jordan Jordan

Amman

P.O.Box 940593 Amman 11194, Jordan Tel. (962-6)5831-045

Fax. (962-6)5831-015

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/amman

E-mail: kotraamm@wanadoo.jo

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, NAIROBI Kenya

Nairobi

International House 2nd Floor, Mama Ngina St., Nairobi, Kenya Tel. (254-20)220458

Fax. (254-20)315706

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/nairobi

E-mail: nairobi@kotra.or.kr

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, KUWAIT Kuwait

Kuwait

Al-Shuda's St. Al-Hajeri Bldg. 5rd Floor Kuwait City, Kuwait.(P.O.BOX.20771 SAFAT 13068 Kuwait) Tel. (965)2243-6933,2243-6939,2245-8187

Fax. (965)2243-6948

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/kuwait

E-mail: kotra@qualitynet.net

KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, TRIPOLI Room 189, 18Floor Al Fateh Tower, Souk Al Thulatha Al Gadim, Tripoli, Libya * P.O.Box 91311, Tripoli, Libya Libya

Tripoli

P.O.Box 93394, Tripoli, Libya Tel. (218-21)335-0417~9

Fax. (218-21)335-0420

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/unicenter KOREA BUSINESS CENTER, CASABLANCA Morocco

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Casablanca Ghandi Mall, Boulevard Ghandi Immeuble 8, 2eme etage No.4 20100 Casablanca, Morocco Tel. (212-22)989627/984636

Fax. (212-22)994513

Homepage: www.kotra.or.kr/casablanca

E-mail: kotracasablanca@gmail.com

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KOREA AT A GLANCE ■■■Geography

The Korean Peninsula, which lies on the northeastern edge of the Asian continent, shares its northern border with China and Russia and juts toward Japan to the southeast. The highest peak is Baekdu mountain in North Korea, which rises 2,744 meters above sea level along the northern border facing China. This mountain is regarded as an important symbol of the Korean spirit and is featured in Korea’ s national anthem. The second highest mountain is the 1,950-meter Halla mountain in South Korea. The peninsula has a significant number of rivers, including the Hangang (514 km) and Nakdonggang (525 km), both in South Korea, and the Amnokgang (Yalu, 790 km) and Dumangang (Tumen, 521 km), both in North Korea. Considering its territorial size, the peninsula has a relatively large number of rivers and streams. Except for its northern area, seas surround Korea on three sides, with some 3,400 islands dotting the coastline. Korea is roughly 1,000 kilometers long and encompasses a total of 222,154 square kilometers (South Korea - 99,392 sq. km; North Korea - 122,762 sq. km). It is nearly the same size as Britain and a little larger than Portugal. Excluding some plains in the southwestern area,

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climate in spite of its small size. It lies in the temperate zone, and has four distinct seasons as well as diverse topography. Although Korea has the general characteristics of a continental climate, it has monsoonal weather in summer. It is bitterly cold and dry in winter due primarily to the Siberian air mass. Torrential rains fall during the rainy season that begins in late June, often causing severe damage to property and loss of life. It is hot and humid in July and August due primarily to the maritime Pacific high. The transitional seasons, spring and autumn, are generally sunny and clear, although they are short in comparison to winter and summer and have distinct weather patterns. Spring : Mostly clear and dry days. Temperatures range from 16℃ to 19℃ in May.

approximately 70 percent of South Korea is mountainous. Along the southern and western coasts, the mountains descend gradually to the coastal plains. ■■■Population

The Republic of Korea is populated by 48,607 people as of 2008. Administratively, Korea consists of nine provinces, one special municipality - Seoul, and the six metropolitan cities of Pusan, Daegu, Incheon, Gwangju, Daejon and Ulsan. Seoul, the capital of Korea, is divided into 25 gu, or wards.

Summer : Hot and humid. Temperatures range from 23℃ to 27℃ in August. Daytime highs are usually over 30℃ in mid-summer. Also, two to three typhoons usually hit Korea during this season. 50 to 60 percent of the annual precipitation comes in summer. Monsoon season (heavy rain season) starts in June and lasts about 30 days. High humidity in both July and August. Fall : A little cooler than spring but still mostly clear and dry days. Temperatures range from 11 ℃ to 19℃ in October.

date it originated and the names of the people who invented it. And it was created without any direct influence from already existing writing systems to become the national written language. Hangeul has contributed greatly to enriching Korean literature. ■■■Religion

Freedom of religion is fully guaranteed in the Republic of Korea. There are four broad streams of influence: Shamanism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Christianity. Christianity has had a large following in Korea since its introduction from the West in the late 18th century. Catholicism and Protestantism have significantly grown under the influence of Europe and the United States. There are also various minor religions based on various combinations of elements from traditional religions. ■■■History

Dawn of Statehood Although Korea’s first kingdom, Gojoseon, was founded in 2333 B.C., it is presumed that humans began to inhabit the Korean Peninsula several centuries earlier. The ideology of the Gojoseon Kingdom was characterized by devotion to the welfare of mankind. Gojoseon’ s rule of the peninsula lasted some 2,400 years.

Winter : Cold and dry. January is the coldest month of the year. Temperatures range from -6 ℃ to 7℃ in January. Most of the snowfall occurs in mountainous areas with little snow in urban areas. ■■■Language

(Hangeul-Korean Alphabet)

■■■Climate

The Korean Peninsula, which is situated at the eastern edge of the Eurasian continent, lies between 33°and 43°north latitude. With the Taebaek mountain range forming the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, Korea has a diverse

In 1443, King Sejong promoted the creation of an alphabet for writing that could simply and accurately convey the sounds of the spoken language. Originally known as Hunminjeongeum, or“the correct sounds for the instruction of the people,”it is an easy-to-learn phonetic alphabet that enabled the common people to express themselves in writing. Hangeul, as the alphabet has come to be known, is unique among the world’ s writing systems as its creation is well documented, including the

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The Three Kingdoms and the Unified Silla Period Data available to date indicates that the Three Kingdoms - Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla - lasted from 57 B.C. to A.D. 668. Goguryeo, which was the first to be founded, occupied the largest part of the peninsula. Its territory encompassed the northern part of the peninsula, which is now North Korea, and Manchuria. As such, Goguryeo was the most powerful of the Three Kingdoms. Baekje and Silla were established in the central and southern parts of the peninsula that is now South Korea. Wiryeseong, the capital of Baekje, was established in the area that is now Seongnam, a satellite city southeast of Seoul. Silla unified the kingdoms of the central and southern part of the peninsula later, ushering in the Unified Silla period. Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram were built during the Unified Silla period. Meanwhile, Balhae, the kingdom that succeeded Goguryeo in part of Manchuria and the northern part of the peninsula, lasted for some 230 years. Goryeo Dynasty Goryeo was founded in 918 after the fall of Unified Silla. The name“Korea”comes from Goryeo, as foreigners began to call the kingdom“Korea.”The peninsula suffered frequent foreign invasions after Goryeo developed relations with other countries. Of particular note, Mongols and Khitans invaded on many occasions. Among the many cultural legacies of the Goryeo Dynasty are the internationally renowned blue-green inlaid celadon pottery and the world’s very first metal type.

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Joseon Dynasty The Joseon Dynasty was established in 1392 after the fall of Goryeo. Joseon adopted NeoConfucianism as the state ideology. It put in place a centralized political structure based on the yangban (noble) class. Class distinction between the upper and lower classes was strictly enforced. The vast majority of the population belonged to the so-called middle class. The hereditary system of these people was again divided into peasants, artisans and merchants. Moral, ethical and social principles prescribed by NeoConfucian codes of conduct were enforced along the extended family system to strengthen the status of the yangban class. The family system and moral and social codes were thoroughly based on Confucian codes of conduct. Under the extended family system, the head of a family exerted absolute control over his family in line with Confucian traditions. The head of the family represented and controlled his family and performed rites for his ancestors. Because Buddhism was suppressed, few Buddhist works of art, such as those produced during the Silla and Goryeo periods, were created during the Joseon era. However, Joseon’s political and social stability, along with the buildup of national strength, enabled the kingdom to produce outstanding cultural and academic achievements. Of special note, academic activities in this era made significant headway as Neo-Confucianism became a source of politics, society and culture.

Colonial Rule After emerging victorious from the SinoJapanese War, Japan set its sights on taking over Korea. Korea lost its sovereignty with Japan’s annexation of the country in 1910. Korea regained its independence in 1945 with Japan’ s defeat in World War II. Modern-day Korea Korea’ s first President Seung-man Rhee ruled South Korea for 12 years until 1960 when he was forced out of the presidency. Afterward, President Jung-hee Park established an iron rule after suppressing rising popular aspirations for democracy. At the same time, he pushed ahead with economic development. For instance, he promoted Saemaul (New Community) projects designed to raise income levels and foster long-term national development. Korea became known globally as it played host to the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. The Seoul Olympics is remembered as an Olympics that promoted world peace and harmony by all the participating countries. The co-hosting of the FIFA 2002 World Cup with Japan put Korea on the map once again.

IMAGES OF KOREA [www.mcst.go.kr] ■■■Taegeukgi

(National Flag) The Korean flag is called Taegeukgi. Its design symbolizes the principles of Eum and Yang in Oriental philosophy. The circle in the center of the flag is divided into two equal parts. The upper red section represents the positive cosmic forces of Yang, while the lower blue section represents the negative cosmic forces of Eum. These two forces together embody the concepts of continual movement, balance and harmony that characterize infinity. The circle is surrounded by four trigrams, one in each corner. Each trigram symbolizes one of the four universal elements: heaven, earth, sun (or fire) and moon (or water). The white background represents peace, and also stands for the purity and homogeneity of the Korean people. ■■■Mugunghwa

(National Flower) The national flower of Korea is the Rose of Sharon, or Mugunghwa as it is called in Korean. Every year from July to October, a profusion of Mugunghwa grace the entire country. They are remarkably tenacious and able to withstand both blight and insects. Mugung means immortality, and hwa means flower, thus it is a flower symbolizing the immortality, determination and perseverance of the Korean people.

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■■■Hanbok (Traditional Clothing)

■■■Seokguram Grotto

■■■Bulgogi

Hanbok is a comprehensive term used to describe Korean traditional clothing. The most notable features of hanbok are the lines. Women wear an elegant combination of a short jacket and long skirt while men wear loose trousers, a jacket and a vest, all beneath an outer coat. The color, material and manner of wearing hanbok differ according to the season and social status of the wearer. Of late, hanbok design has been adapted to better suit modern living.

[http://english.cha.go.kr]

Another food that Korea is famous for is bulgogi. Usually translated as“Korean barbecue,”the term literally means“fire meat.”Beef and pork are most often identified with bulgogi. Whereas kimchi is served at virtually every meal, bulgogi is usually a treat that Korean hosts enjoy sharing with foreign visitors. Bulgogi tastes best when it is cooked on a pan that is placed over a charcoal grill or gas range.

■■■Bulguksa Temple

[www.bulguksa.or.kr] Bulguksa Temple is one of Korea’ s best known temples, a testimony to both the skill of Silla architects and the depth of Buddish faith at the time. While most of the wooden buildings have been rebuilt over the centuries, all the stone bridges, strairways and pagodas are original.

Seokguram Grotto is one of the world’ s finest Buddhist shrines, dating back to the same period as Bulguksa Temple. Surrounded by Bodhisattvas and guardian deities, the serene central statue of Buddha gazes out over the forested hills and across the East Sea to the horizon. The carving of the granite dome of Seokguram was a truly amazing architectural feat. In 1995, Bulguksa Temple and Seokguram Grotto were added to UNESCO’s prestigious World Cultural Heritage List. (Located at the edge of Mt. Tohamsan, Jinhyeon-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do) ■■■Kimchi

[www.kimchi.or.kr] A pungent, fermented condiment generally made of cabbage or radish and seasoned with salt, garlic, red peppers, ginger and other ingredients, kimchi is found at virtually every meal served in Korea. Kimchi is low in calories and cholesterol and very high in fiber. Kimchi comes in a variety of types ranging from delicately flavored versions to hearty stuffed cucumber kimchi. To Koreans, any sumptuous meal is meaningless without kimchi. Kimchi contains high levels of protein, calcium and iron that are derived mainly from the seafood such as oysters, squid, shrimps and anchovies that are used for flavoring.

■■■Korea Insam (Ginseng)

[www.insam.or.kr] Ginseng is a root vegetable whose shape resembles the human body, and its name (pronounced“insam”in Korean) contains the Chinese characters for“man.”Korean ginseng is also known by the names of Korea’s last two royal dynasties: Goryeo and Joseon. Its scientific name is“Panax Ginseng C.A. Meyer,”panax being a composite term formed from the Greek words pan (all) and axos (medicine), which also give us the English word“panacea.”Although Korean ginseng belongs to the same botanical genus as the product grown in Japan, China, the U.S., and Russia, substantial differences in quality and efficacy have branded Korean ginseng as the best in the world.

■■■Taekwondo

[www.koreataekwondo.org]

places mental cultivation above physical skill. It has less to do with offense and defense than with the unity of mind and body that arises from the movement itself. When the body moves in union with the mind, we experience stillness in motion and movement at rest. Within this movement lies a mind in repose. Dynamism is the beauty that is manifested in movement. As movement of the body expresses the thoughts of the mind, taekwondo is founded on the same principle as dance. The taekwondo uniform consists of a white jacket and pants tied with a belt. The belt is an important part of the uniform and comes in five colors indicating levels of achievement: white, yellow, blue, red, and black. Worn in different variations, it forms a large tie-string for the pants. The dynamic element in the technique of taekwondo lies in the basic movements of the hands and feet. The fist and limbs are used in blocking, punching, thrusting, and chopping, and the feet in kicking, each with various stance postures. Skill in taekwondo is measured by a grading system in which the learner progresses from an ungraded beginner to a grade holder and then a holder of a dan, or level of accomplishment. The grades are counted in reverse from 10th grade (the lowest) to 1st grade (the highest), while the dan progress from level 1 to level 9. The terms dan and dan holder are applied only to competitors aged fifteen or older, while for younger students who have reached the requisite level, the term pum is used instead.

Korea’s traditional martial art taekwondo is a form of wholesome exercise that has taken its place as a recognized sport in worldwide competitions. But taekwondo is more than just a sport. It is also a performing art infused with the Korean spirit. The artistic beauty is both stable and dynamic. Stability is expressed in the contemplation that forms the mental component of taekwondo training with its emphasis on stillness in repose. More so than other sports or martial arts, the movement style of taekwondo

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■■■Talchum

The masked dance drama that was popular during the Joseon period (1392~1910) undoubtedly represents the pinnacle of Korean vernacular culture. As its Korean name, talchum, implies, it is a form of play or dance (chum) performed while wearing masks (tal). It is also a way of releasing pent-up frustrations while concealing one’s identity behind a mask. By dressing up as a nobleman or shaman, a wife or concubine, or a servant, the common people would find fun in the tense situations of real life. As a result, there was no need for professional actors like those of China or Japan. Masked dance dramas are also quite different from the masked plays of other countries, which make a clear distinction between the stage and the auditorium, as they are open-air events in which performers and spectators mingle freely together. ■■■Mt. Seorak

[http://seorak.knps.or.kr] Mt. Seorak National Park is considered one of Korea’s most beautiful mountain areas, consisting of Oeseorak(outer), Naeseorak(inner) and Namseorak(southern). It boasts numerous valleys well-known for their spring bolssoms and fall foliage. The less rugged outer area stretches east to Seorak-dong resort village with inns, hotels, campsites, stores, parking lots, and other public facilities. A 1,100 meter cable car connects the park entrance in Seorak-dong with Gwongeumseong,

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an ancient mountaintop fortress of the Silla Kingdom. Other points of interest are Biseondae Rock Flat, named after the legend of an angel ascending to heaven from the rock flat, and Osaek mineral spring, which is thought to bring relief from digestive aliments. Visitors to the inner area entering from the west via the town of Inje can first visit Baekdamsa Temple, the other gateway to Mt. Seorak. ■■■Jongmyo Jeryeak

Jongmyo Jerye and Jongmyo Jeryeak are inclusive terms for the music, singing, and dancing used in performing the rites in honor of the successive generations of kings from the Joseon Dynasty (1392~1910) buried in the Jongmyo Shrine. Jongmyo Jerye, the Royal Ancestral Rite, is a solemn and reverent ceremony of strict propriety and harmonious music, praising the deeds of former kings, reporting them to the gods, and praying for a happy and prosperous posterity. Designated Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 1, Jongmyo Jeryeak, or the Royal Ancestral Ritual Music, consists of two pieces in the form of suites, “ Botaepyeong” and “Jeongdaeeop.”The words of“Botaepyeong” praise the civil works of the former kings, while “Jeongdaeeop”focuses on their military exploits.“Botaepyeong”is performed during the “first service”when the first cup of wine is offered, and“Jeongdaeeop”accompanies the offering of the second and third cups.

■■■World Class Artists

Paik Nam-June has led the world in pioneering the new medium of video art. Since making his first work out of television sets in 1963, he has held numerous exhibitions in New York, Switzerland, and Germany as well as Korea, and has won critical acclaim for his creation of a new artistic genre. In 1977 he presented his satellite television show, Good Morning Mr. Orwell, and in 1993 he won the Golden Lion Prize at the Venice Biennale. Passed away of old age on January 29, 2006. Violinist Chung Kyung-Wha invariably captivates her audiences with the explosive power and intensity of her performances, and has been judged a once-in-a-century rare talent. The finest orchestras of the world vie with each other to attract this outstanding Korean musician as a concerto soloist. Violin prodigy Jang Young-Ju won the hearts of audiences all over the world when she appeared as a soloist with top orchestras after being singled out by conductor Zubin Mehta at the age of 9.

composed in celebration of the 1972 Munich Olympics; The Butterfly’ s Dream, composed in prison; and Gwangju Forever, composed as the theme of the Gwangju Democratization Movement of 1980. Jo Su-Mi, The first Korean Prima Donna who made her debut in the world's greatest opera houses. Herbert von Karajan applauded her for “The voice that comes only one or two times in 100 years” and Zubin Mehta praised her saying she had a “voice from heaven.” She won the 1985 Napoli Zonta International competition only two years after attending the music academy and made her presence known on the international stage by sweeping various awards. In 1986, she made her official debut as a prima donna. It was when she appeared as Gilda in “Rigoletto” at the Triste Verdi Theater, one of the top five Italian theaters. She has been very popular with music fans in Europe and the U.S. making her name as a world-class Prima Donna following Cheryl Studer and Kathleen Battle. Through the dazzling successes of these brilliant artists at home and abroad, Korea has begun to be recognized internationally as a land of art and culture.

Chung Myung-Whun ranks among the top maestros in the world. Though he started out as a pianist, he became the principal conductor of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra and went on to assume the role of resident conductor for the Paris Bastille Opera. He has won the prestigious title of maestro even in the home of Western classical music, Europe. In the field of music, composer Isang Yun has created numerous masterpieces including his opera Sim Cheong,

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Guide to Living in Korea

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■■■Required Documents

Passport Visa Issuance Application Other documents as required by the applied visa status.

※A Certificate for Recognition of Visa Issuance This is a document issued by the chief of a district or branch office in Korea for the simplicity of processing and shortening the time of visa issuance. In certain cases, this document is required before applying for a visa to a Korean consulate abroad.

※Submit with the certificate of visa issuance recognition if necessary ■■■General Visa Issuance Flow

Applicant’s Document Submission

Authorities Embassy Consulate

Approved Authorities Minister of Justice

OBTAINING A VISA BEFORE ENTRY [www.hikorea.go.kr] [K, E, J, C] orea uses the status of sojourn system with respect to immigration policy. There are 32 types of visas reflecting specific social activities and residency purposes for foreigners. Any foreigner residing in Korea must obtain permission from the relevant authorities should he or she attempt to engage in any activity different from what is permitted under the assigned visa.

K

Application

Examination

> Entry Visas ■■■Single-entry visa

A person who holds this type of visa can enter into the country only once during a certain period. The visa is usually valid for three months. You may also request an extension if needed. ■■■Multiple-entry visa

This visa allows a person to enter the country twice or more during a certain period. Effective from the date of visa issuance: - A visa issued under a diplomatic mission or other agreement is valid for three years. - A visa issued under the agreement of multiple visa issuance is valid for the period mentioned in the agreement. - A visa issued under principles of reciprocity or for official duties is valid for the period decided by the Minister of Justice.

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> Procedure for Visa Application

Visa Application prior to Entry

■■■When applying at Korean Embassies

Overseas

Permission Request

Review

Fee: - Single entry US$ 30 (Up to 90 days) US$ 50 (More than 90 days) - Multiple entry US$ 80 Permission

Visa status - Processing in person: Single entry visa for a stay of 1 year or less - Visa issuance authorized by the head of Korean embassies or consulates overseas.

③ Issuance

Visa Attached / Issued

■■■Provision of visa issuance

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr)

certificates at Immigration Office Processing period: 3 days Fee : None (fees applied when applications are submitted abroad) Visa status: Overseas embassies or consulates issue D-8 single and multiple entry visas with residency periods of 2 years or less.

■■■Visa Application Fee

A Single-entry visa for less than 90 day costs $30 (USD) A Single-entry visa for more than 91 days costs $50 (USD) All multiple-entry visa costs $80 (USD) A Chinese Tourism Group costs $10 (USD) per person

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※Countries exempt from fees

Exempted country

Exempted country

Exempt condition

England, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Thai, Japan, Taiwan

All types of visa (regardless of period) England is limited to less than 6 months

Columbia, Barbados, Peru, Liberia, Dominican Republic

Limited to the visa issued for more than 91 days

Those that have worked for foreign public institution, or the main office, branch office or other establishments of the company for more than a year Who works by being dispatched as an indispensable professional worker at the branch office, subsidiary, supervising office or an interrelated company appointed by Minister of Justice in R.O.K. Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - A dispatch warrant or a certificate of incumbency - Documentary evidence of business fund importation record or a copy of business plan - Yearly tax payment certificate - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

D-8 Corporate Investment

Indispensable professional workers seeking engagement in administration management of foreign investment company prescribed by^foreign investor promotion law」(excluding the worker hired domestically) Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - A dispatch warrant or a certificate of incumbency - A foreign investment report (a copy of register of business registration) or a copy of investment company registration - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD)

D-9 Trade Management

Company management, trading, profit making business Installation operation repair of the equipment (machine) to be exported Supervision of shipbuilding and the manufacture of equipment Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - A dispatch warrant or a certificate of incumbency - A copy of register or business certificate - Documentary evidence of business fund importation record or a copy of business plan - Yearly tax payment certificate - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

E-5 Professional Employment

Aircraft pilots that are recommended by the Minister of Land, Transport and Maritime affairs Doctors with the latest medical science skills seeking work at the medical organizations recommended by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family affairs Those that are serving as intern or resident at a hospital which is appointed by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family affairs, or at a college-attached hospital after they graduate from Korean medical school or dentistry school Those invited by business approved from the Geomgang Mountain tourism development business, based on the law of South & North Korea Exchange Cooperation, who are essential members of ship which is used for the Geomgang Mountain tourism Those seeking work as an essential staff of the shippinig service hired by the Korean transportation corporation Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - A photocopy of certificate of degree and a certificate of qualification - A letter of recommendation of employment from the head of state administration or the document which can prove the necessity of employment - Contract of employment - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

Paraguay, Benin, Romania, Limited to diplomatic/official passport holders of visa issued for more than 91 days Brazil, Uruguay, Cyprus, Guatemala Mongolia, Venezuela

Limited to diplomatic/official passport holders of visa issued for more than 31 days

Philippines

Limited to the visa issued for more than 59 days

Australia

Limited to the visa issued for less than 90 days for the Short Term Business (C-2) purpose

Germany

Limited to the visa issued for the purpose of Overseas Study (D-2), General Training (D-4), Supervisory Intra-Company Transfer (D-7), Corporate Investment (D-8), Trade Management (D-9), Special Occupation (E-7)

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr)

> Visa Type and Required Documents For more information try here: www.hikorea.go.kr→Information→ Immigration Guide→Visa→Visa Issuance Guide – status of stay

- size: 3.5cm X 4.5cm

※Charges not applicable if applying a certificate of

- Printed photographs are not accepted

Exempted country

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recognition of visa issuance ※2 color photos of the applicant are needed when applying for the certificate of recognition of visa issuance

※Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances

Exempt condition

D-7 Intra-Company Transfer

- Photos must have been taken within the past 6 months

Exempt condition

C-4 Short-term Employment

Those seeking make profit during their stay Those whose period of stay is within 90 days Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy if applying for the certificate of recognition of visa issuance) - Application for Visa issuance - Fee (single-entry visa: 30$ (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

D-4 General Training

Those that study Korean at the university-attached language institute Those that are educated at the educational facilities other than academic research organization or educational organization under D-2 Those that learn technology or skills at the national or public research organization Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

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Exempted country E-7 Special Occupation

F-3 Dependent Family

F-4 Overseas Koreans

■■■Countries under Visa Waiver Agreements (July 24, 2008)

Exempt condition Employees under a contract with the public/private organization High technology such as information technology Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - A photocopy of certificate of degree and a certificate of qualification - A letter of recommendation of employment from the head of state administration or the document which can prove the necessity of employment - Contract of employment - Reference - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD)) - Bright background is preferred over a dark one

The following countries are permitted to enter without visa, in accordance to the Visa free Entry for Korean Nationals. (source: www.hikorea.go.kr) Country

Applicable Passports

Maximum period of stay

ALGERIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

ANTIGUA-BARBUDA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

AUSTRIA

Ordinary: 3 Months, Diplomatic · Official passport: Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 180 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

The spouse and children (unmarried, under 20) of those with Cultural Arts (D-1), Overseas Study (D-2), General training (D-4), Journalism (D-5), Religious Affairs (D-6), Supervisory Intra-Company transfer (D-7), Corporate Investment (D-8), Treaty Trade (D9), Professorship (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Research (E-3), Technology Transfer (E-4), Profession (E-5), Arts & Performances (E-6), or Special Occupation (E-7) status Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - Documents that prove the family relations (a marriage certificate, a copy of family register of a birth certificate) - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

ARGENTINA

Diplomatic, Official passport

BAHAMAS

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

BANGLADESH

Diplomatic, Official passport

BARBADOS

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

BELARUS

Diplomatic, Official passport

BELGIUM

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

BELIZE

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

Those that had Korean nationality but have since abandoned it for a foreign one Those whose either parent or any of the grandparent had Korean nationality, but have since abandoned it for a foreign one Basic required documents - Passport (Photocopy of passport if applying a certificate of recognition of Visa Issuance) - Application for Visa Issuance or Application for Recognition of Visa Issuance - Fee (single-entry visa: $30 (USD), multiple-entry visa: $50 (USD))

BENIN

Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months

BRAZIL

Ordinary: 90 days, Diplomatic · Official passport: Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

BULGARIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

CAMBODIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

60 days

CHILE

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 90 days

COLOMBIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

COSTARICA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

CROATIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

CYPRUS

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

CZECH

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

DENMARK

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

DOMINICA REP

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

ECUADOR

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

3 Months

90 days

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr) ■■■Sample of Republic of Korea VISA

① No. of Visa: Serial No. of Visa Issuance ② Status: Type of social activities or status of Foreigners while their stay in Korea ③ Period of Sojourn: The permitted term of stay from starting from the date of entry into Korea ④ Entries: Visa Types, single-entry visa/multiple-entry visa ⑤ Issue Date: Visa Issuance date ⑥ Expiration Date: The Valid Term of Visa/after this date, the visa is automatically rendered void ⑦ Issued at: Where the visa was issued (source: www.hikorea.go.kr) 40

Official passport: 3 Months, Diplomatic: Unlimited

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Country

Maximum period of stay

EGYPT

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

EL SALVADOR

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

Country

Applicable Passports

Maximum period of stay

MALAYSIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

MALTA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

MEXICO

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

Ordinary: 3 Months, Diplomatic§˝Official passport: 90 days

MONGOLIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

30 days 3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

ESTONIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 90 days

FRANCE

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

FINLAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

MOROCCO

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

Ordinary: 3 Months, Diplomatic§˝Official Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport passport: Unlimited, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

NETHERLAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

GERMANY

NEW ZEALAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

NICARAGUA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

NORWAY

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

PAKISTAN

Diplomatic, Official passport

Ordinary: 3 Months, Diplomatic§˝Official passport: Unlimited

GREECE

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

GRENADA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

GUATEMALA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

HAITI

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

PANAMA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 90 days

HUNGARY

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

PARAGUAY

Diplomatic, Official passport

ICELAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

PERU

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

INDIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

PHILIPPINES

Diplomatic, Official passport

Unlimited

IRAN

Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months

POLAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

IRELAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

PORTUGAL

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 60 days

ISRAEL

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

RUMANIA (D. O. S.)

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

ITALY

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 90 days

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

JAMAICA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

RUSSIA

Diplomatic, Official passport

90 days

SINGAPORE

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

SLOVAK

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

SPAIN

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

ST. KITIS NEVIS

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

ST. LUCIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

ST. VINCENT

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

SURINAM

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

SWEDEN

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

SWITZERLAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

90 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

JAPAN

Ordinary: B-2, 90days, Diplomatic§˝Official Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport passport: 3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

LATVIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

LESOTHO

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 60 days

LIBERIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

LIECHTENSTEIN

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

LITHUANIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

LUXEMBOURG

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Applicable Passports

90 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

90 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

3 Months

3 Months

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

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Country

Applicable Passports

Maximum period of stay Ordinary: 3 Months, Diplomatic§˝Official passport: Unlimited

THAILAND

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

TRINIDOD-TOBAGO

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

TUNISIA

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

30 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

TURKEY

Diplomatic, Official passport

3 Months

UKRAINE

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 90 days

UNITED KINGDOM

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

URUGUAY

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

VENEZUELA

Ordinary: 90 days, Diplomatic§˝Official passport: Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 30 days, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

VIETNAM

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport

ENTRY PROCEDURES Source: Incheon International Airport [www.airport.kr]

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

3 Months, Staff stationed in Korea: During a period of incumbency

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr)

> Pre-departure Checklist Carry important papers with you at all times, such as passport, birth certificates, school documents for children, bank books, insurance certificates (including car insurance certificates), credit cards, immunization records and medical records. Do not pack them in moving boxes as they may become lost. ※ Be sure to mark“Handle with Care”or“Fragile” as needed on boxes going through customs or the post office to Korea.

> Arrival in Korea Preparing Documents

Quarantine

Immigration

Baggage Claim

Animal/Plant Quarantine

Customs Inspection

Welcoming Hall ※ Required Documents: passport, visa , E/D card (entry/departure card) Quarantine questionnaire (passengers from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, South America), customs declaration form

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■■■Pre-landing

The process for entry is not difficult. Prior to landing, flight attendants will hand out declaration forms to fill out in the airplane. Quarantine Questionnaire: Passengers arriving from areas infected with cholera, yellow fever and pests should hand in this form. Entry Declaration: One form should be filled out per passenger, including accompanying children. Customs Declaration: All and every arriving passengers must prepare and submit a customs declaration form even when they have no items to declare. ■■■How to fill out a customs declaration

form The customs declaration form is an important document for Korea’s customs authority to manage all items entering the country. All items brought into the country should be written down. Even in the case of a family trip or student group traveling together, all arriving passengers from foreign countries must prepare and submit a customs declaration form. Even if you have no items to declare, you must prepare and submit a customs declaration form notifying you have nothing to declare. Check the back of the customs declaration form to see if you are carrying any items indicated on the list and mark the appropriate items. Hand one copy to an employee when you enter the country. And submit another copy along with a confirmation issued by the immigration officer to the customs officer during customs clearance. The customs declaration form contains information about customs clearance procedures such as duty/tax free allowance, articles of import declaration, and so forth. Please read it carefully. Sign the customs declaration form after filling it out. You may also request to pay the duties later when you hand in your customs declaration form.

※ Customs tax post-payment system This system allows for paying customs tax at any local bank after completing customs clearance procedures so long as the person is identified and reports all items carried on the customs declaration form. ■■■Quarantine

All passengers and flight crews who arrive in Korea from regions where cholera, yellow fever, and bubonic plague have been detected (which may include countries in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Africa, and South America) may be required to complete a quarantine questionnaire. All passengers who arrive in Korea with livestock or other animals are required to present a quarantine certificate from the exporting country to the National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service. All passengers who arrive in Korea with plants or other vegetation are required to present a certificate from the exporting country to the National Plant Quarantine Service. - Incheon Airport National Quarantine Station [http://nqs.cdc.go.kr/incheon-airport] Tel. 82-32-740-2700, 2706 (Incheon International Airport) - National Veterinary Research & Quarantine Service [www.nvrqs.go.kr] Tel. 82-32-740-2631 (Incheon Regional office) - National Plant Quarantine Service [www.npqs.go.kr] Tel. 82-32-740-2074 (Incheon Int’l Airport branch) ■■■Immigration

All passengers arriving in Korea must present a passport to an immigration officer to gain admittance into the country. Visitors must also fill out and submit an entry/departure card. Korean citizens and registered foreigners are exempted from this. However, registered foreigners may be asked to present their certificate of alien registration. In immigration, there are separate lines for foreign diplomats and investors. The investors category includes anyone in possession of a D8 visa. It doesn't matter whether you are a small business manager. As long as you have a

■■■Goods subject to customs declaration

D8 visa, you may use this line. ■■■Baggage claim

Passengers may pick up their luggage in the baggage-claim area, which is located on the first floor. After picking up their baggage, passengers should proceed to customs. If you cannot locate your luggage on the designated carousel for your flight, please file a report immediately at the Lost-and-Found Counter (located near Carousels 3 and 20 in the baggage-claim area). ■■■Customs

If you have goods to declare: After your baggage, proceed to the customs area and fill out a customs declaration form. Customs officers will answer any questions you may have and can assist you in filling out the form. If you have nothing to declare: You must still go through customs and hand in the customs declaration form notifying you have nothing to declare. <Notice> - If a customs officer finds that a traveler has not properly disclosed all items in his/her possession on the customs declaration form while going through the red channel, he/she may undergo a special inspection. - Don’ t carry items belonging to other travelers. This is considered an illegal activity.

Goods purchased or acquired from overseas (including gifts) that exceed $400 in total value Goods with a value of over $400 purchased from local duty-free shops but brought back into the country More than 1 bottle (1 liter) of alcohol Alcohol with a value of over $400 More than 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars More than 2 ounces of perfume (Please note that all alcohol, tobacco, and perfume carried by passengers under the age of 19 must be reported to a customs officer.) Goods that are to be re-sold at a commercial business Import-prohibited and restricted goods Goods to be used during the course of the trip and then taken back out of the country Goods covered by an ATA Carnet Goods already declared as carry-out items that are being brought back into the country Goods that are to be stored at the airport ※ KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE [www.customs.go.kr] For more questions, Please call: Tel.82-32-740-3221~5 (Customer Service Center) ■■■Custody & return

Customs can retain certain goods that do not clear customs and charge a storage fee. Visitors can pick up their goods upon departure.

> Major Immigration Services Name

Location

Tel

Incheon Airport

82-32-740-7013/30 #2172-1 Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon-City

City Air Terminal

82-2-551-6922/3

City Air Terminal 2F, #159-6 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Seoul

82-2-2650-6212~5

#121 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheong-gu, Seoul

Uijeongbu

82-31-828-9499

#494-8 SeoYeong Bldg. 2F~4F Uijeongbu 2-dong, Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-do

Osan

82-31-666-2677

P.O.3 Songtan Post Office, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, Inside Osan Air

Hwaseong

82-31-355-2016/7

#166 Gohyanggui Bomgil, Seokgyo-ri, Mado-myeon, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do

Busan

82-51-461-3021/5

14 Chungjang-ro, Junggu, Busan

Gimhae

82-51-979-1321/5

Gimhae Int’l Airport 2F, #108 Daejeo 2-dong,Gangseo-gu, Busan

Jeju

82-64-722-3494

#227, Imhang-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do

Cheongju

82-43-236-4901/5

#791 Biha-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do

Invest Korea

82-2-3497-1062

IKP Bldg., #300-6 Yeomgok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Base (K-55)

※ Visit the web site of the Ministry of Justice [www.hikorea.go.kr], where you can also download application forms.

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■■■Customs clearance

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS orea runs a dual-channel system in which a traveler can choose between a red and green channel for customs clearance. As long as a traveler accurately submits his/her customs declaration to a customs official, he or she may enjoy improved service such as quick customs clearance, permission to pay duties after completing customs clearance, and other conveniences.

K

> Customs Clearance for Baggage ■■■Customs

clearance for duty/tax free

goods All travelers except flight crews are allowed duty/tax free items under the following conditions: unconditional duty/tax free, conditional duty/tax free, and a duty/tax free allowance per person. Unconditional duty/tax free - One bottle of an alcoholic drink that is 1ℓ or less. Its price should be US$400 or less as well. - Tobacco ·Cigarettes: 200 pieces or less ·Cigars: 50 pieces or less ·Other kinds of tobacco: 250g or less ※ Those 19 years old or younger are not allowed to bring any alcoholic drink or tobacco into the country. - Perfume: 2 ounces or less - A customs tax will be charged for personal items such as clothes, cosmetics, rings, necklaces, and other items purchased abroad if the value exceeds $400. - No customs tax is charged for personal items with which a person departed from the country and brought back into the country. - No customs tax is charged for gifts from a foreign government, a foreign local government, or an international body with the permission of the customs chief. Conditional duty/tax free - Personal items that a person brings with him or her when entering the country and taken

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back upon departure from the country or business related items for business travelers with the permission of the customs chief. The business items should be taken back upon departure from the country. Duty/tax free allowance per person - No customs duty on items valued at less than $400 per person - If a person carries two or more items, and the total worth of the items is more than $400, a customs duty is charged for the item with the higher duty rate. - The customs duty will be charged for personal items purchased abroad. ■■■The following does not apply for the duty/

tax free allowance of $400 per person -The customs duty will be levied on alcoholic drinks, tobacco, or perfume over the allowed duty-free quantity even if the value is less than $400. -The customs duty will be charged for items intended for sale even if the value is less than $400.

The customs office will confiscate items that exceed the duty/tax free allowance or those items listed as prohibited or restricted from entering the country. If you want to retrieve a personal item that is retained by the customs office, you may apply to do so. If an item cannot be released from customs clearance that day, you may go back the next day to retrieve it. Note that an item that is over the duty/tax free allowance amount will undergo a strict inspection for customs clearance. Prohibited items If a person carries prohibited items such as fake currency, notes, bank notes, bonds, and other securities when entering the country, he or she must undergo a strict inspection in the red channel during customs clearance, and may also face prosecution according to Immigration Law. Duty/tax free for trade goods such as business samples or commercial goods - Duty/tax free items: business samples or commercial goods ·An item is viewed as a sample as long as it is not conditioned for sale. ·An item valued at $250 or less according to an item list, a price list and terms of trade, is viewed as a sample although it may be sold or rented. ·An item is viewed as a sample according to its nature and capacity. - Customs clearance process ·Report business samples to the customs office and follow the directions of the customs office.

·It may be more convenient to report locallyproduced business samples to the local customs office. Customs clearance for vehicles temporarily used during the period of stay - Vehicles include cars, camping cars, caravans, trailers, and so forth, brought into the country under an agreement with South Korea and upon compliance with international road and traffic agreements. The vehicles are brought in by ship and used only temporarily in the country. - Import declaration process A person who brings a car under the international road and traffic agreement should have an international driver’ s license or driver’s license issued by the Korean government, and take the vehicle back upon departure. Bring a vehicle with the tag number attached and origin of shipment indicated into a bonded area and submit two copies of the vehicle temporary import declaration to the head of the customs office. ※ For more information: Tel. 82-1577-8577 www.customs.go.kr

※ Note on duty / tax free allowance of $400 per person - In case a family with two or more members brings an item or a set of items valued at more than $400, only $400 is duty/tax free. The balance should be taxed. For example, if a family with three members brings a television worth $1,200 into the country, only $400 is duty/tax free. The balance, $800, is taxed.

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> Customs Clearance When Moving to Korea

> Distance Customs Clearance Procedures Customs Clearance Application If items carried into the country by a traveler exceeds tax exemption scope or has the possibility to be detained in the customs for being a taxable item, apply for distance customs clearance service and get detailed information on the service. When reporting bonded items transportation, bonded transportation destination shall be restricted to the in-house warehouse of the destination customs office. Individual items carried in by a traveler cannot be reported directly but must be reported with bonded transportation by designating a bonded transportation operator. Bonded Transportation Period Comply with notice regarding bonded transportation Bonded Transportation Means Comply with notice regarding bonded transportation and allow direct bonded transportation (personal portable goods transportation) by property owner for preferential treatment goods. Collaterals Comply with notice regarding bonded transportation. Collateral may not be required when recognized by the head of the customs office by considering the clear identification of the goods owner or credit card user or credibility of freight holder. In principle, distance clearance is available for all goods, except for the following. Books, videotapes, films, laser disc, CDs, and CD-Rom that might harm to national culture Goods that might leak government confidential information or intelligence Fake notes, modified notes, bank notes, bonds, and securities Items that are not in compliance with 3.2.1. (regarding permission) of Notice regarding Bonded Transportation Other items that the customs office head views as inappropriate for bonded transportation permission in his or her own judgment

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Preferential Treatment of Distance Customs Clearance (special procedures) applicable goods and methods Preferential treatment applicable items (restricted for corporate items) Urgent deliveries on direct transportation by cargo holder Urgent deliveries on direct transportation owned by cargo holder Items requiring urgent customs clearance as raw materials required for export manufacturing Urgent imports for repair and inspection of the items within the function assurance period Items viewed legitimate for urgent bonded transportation requested by cargo holder based upon submitted documents Items viewed legitimate by the customs office head for urgent customs clearance based upon contracts Preferential Treatment Application Items subject to preferential application (restricted to corporate items) Urgent items requiring delivery to bonded goods plant to manufacture export items can be registered by faxing bonded transportation application before the landing of the flight Portable goods report for bonded transportation report Collateral may not be required when recognized by the customs office head for clear identification of the credit card holder or goods owner or credibility of cargo holder. Direct bonded transportation (portable transportation) possible by carrier (cargo holder) Immediate take-out possible from the entry site on the date of entry

[www.customs.go.kr] The above website offers information on the following: Process of customs clearance and needed documents

Conditions for tax exemption items Duty/tax free items Potential duty/tax free items Non-duty/tax free items How to calculate duties for used items A list of related government departments

■■■Customs Clearance Process

Packing of cargo

Overseas shipping agent Send B/L

Shipping Shipping by sea

Arrival of cargo / loading and unloading Send cargo to bonded warehouse

Shipping company Informed of arriving cargo

Mover

Entrance (Customs Declaration) Agent contract

Domestic shipping agent

Store in a bonded warehouse

Mover

Import declaration for cargo

Manager

Get import declaration form

Principal

Discuss with mover when to send cargo through for import declaration

Customs office

Inspect cargo with the mover present

Customs office / Principal / Manager

Shipment contract door to door basis

Inspect import declaration and calculate duty rate

Pay duty and claim cargo

Payment for shipping (get B/L)

Mover

Make an appointment for customs clearance Required documents 1. Transfer documention 2. List of cargo items 3. B/L and packing list 4. Passport or alien registration card 5. Customs declaration and confirmation of customs clearance

※ Source: CROWN RELOCATIONS Tel. 82-2-796-5717 Fax. 82-2-795-7780 www.crownrelo.com Immigration Service Homesearch Service Orientation Service

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■■■Required Documents for Customs

Clearance Declaration Form of Moving and Shipment Article Specification Form Packing List Bill of Lading or Airway Bill (a copy) Declaration Form of PassengerAccompanied Goods or detailed statement on customs cleared Document certifying the period of residency such as passport, alien registration card, etc. Documents deemed necessary and requested by the Customs collectorr ■■■Categories of movers

Mover - Koreans moving to Korea after staying abroad for 2 years or more (1 year or more with accompanying family) - Koreans with foreign permanent residence status and foreigners intending to reside in Korea for 2 years or more (1 year or more with accompanying family) Quasi-Mover - Koreans moving to Korea after staying abroad for 1 year or more (6 months or more with accompanying family) - Foreigners intending to reside in Korea for 1 year or more (6 months or more with accompanying family) Short-term Resident - Koreans who relocate to Korea after staying abroad for 3 months to 1 year - Foreigners residing in Korea for 3 months to 1 year ■■■Certification of household goods

The customs office head will determine the goods to be allowed into the country based on occupation, reason for relocation, family size, quantity and usage of goods, and whether or not they have been used. The goods must arrive within 6 months of your entry date. ■■■Goods not considered household

goods Goods transported on behalf of others (at the

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request of a friend or moving agency) Goods not suitable for personal or household use: family automobile, truck, commercial printer, color copier, broadcasting equipment, dental chair and equipment, large dish washer, commercial karaoke, pipe organ, and televisions wider than 50 inches (including projection TV), etc. Goods unrelated to your occupation: valuable musical instruments such as grand pianos (for music non-professionals), color picture developer, video editing machine and expensive camera for professional work Goods unbefitting family situation: feminine or family goods (for men relocating without family), fur items, electrical appliances, kitchenware and so on which exceed family size More than one car per family. Short-term residents cannot bring in cars. Other goods that may not constitute household belongings according to the customs office

■■■Dutiable items when quantity exceeds one

Customs Tarrif D/B. Select HS System code for a product from the list provided or perform your own search of the database to determine the HS system code

(based on domestic wholesale price) Musical instruments (pianos, electric organs, etc.) worth more than 2 million won Stereo equipment worth more than 2 million won Luxurious furniture and lighting fixtures worth more than 2 million won Hand-woven silk rugs larger than 5 sq. meters Hunting guns or rifles Refrigerators and freezers larger than 600 liters Color televisions wider than 29 inches Movie cameras and movie projectors Package-type air conditioners Washers and dryers Dishwashers and gas ovens Other items for which one per household is considered adequate

■■■Simple tariff rate items

An item purchased for personal use and not for business abroad, or that is sent from a family or a relative abroad, should undergo simple customs clearance and receive a simple tariff rate. Carried or checked-in baggage - In case a traveler carries a personal item or a gift - In case a traveler checks in his or her baggage Mail - A gift by mail from abroad - A package for personal use that a person receives from abroad after remitting money for that package. An item that is valued at more than US$600, or a prohibited or restricted item under the Customs Law, should follow formal procedures for customs declaration. Consignment or special consignment - A gift or a sample contributed by a relative, friend, or foreign company. Or any parts used for repair on any items. - Cargo purchased on the Internet for personal purposes.

■■■Tariff schedules

■■■Dutiable items

Boats, airplanes, and cars (Cars made in Korea and registered overseas are duty-free.) Jewelry, pearls, ivory and equivalent items valued at 1 million won or more by the customs office New items

■■■Relevant institutions

You are advised to contact the Passenger & Simplified Clearance Division of the KCS prior to importing goods free of duty. Phone number: 82-42-472-2183 Fax number: 82-42-481-7839

Visit the following Korea Customs Service website to check rates by item: [english. customs.go.kr] Under the section heading “Information Plaza” click on Korea

Customs Offices Treating Goods For The Moving To Korea Customs

Tel

Warehouse

Fax Tel

Fax

Seoul Customs

82-31-285-7375

82-31-285-2502

82-31-285-4701

82-31-285-8841

Yongdang Customs

82-51-624-5725

82-51-622-0315

82-51-611-0541

82-51-626-1359

Incheon Customs

82-32-887-2028

82-32-452-3289

82-32-888-2815

82-32-888-2817

Incheon Airport Customs

82-32-740-3553

82-32-740-3579

82-2-666-8557

82-2-662-1086

Gimhae Customs

82-51-972-0122

82-51-972-9809

82-51-973-2547

82-51-971-4544

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> Customs Clearance for Mail

SETTLING IN KOREA [seoul.hikorea.go.kr]

[www.customs.go.kr] ■■■Customs clearance process

■■■Types of mail

All mail entering from abroad is carried in a mail pouch and transferred to an international post office. All mail undergoes an X-ray to be checked for taxable items or contraband. All mail is transferred to a customs clearance post office at the destination. Each customs clearance post office opens the mail to check if it is taxable. A tariff tax will be charged on items worth more than 150,000 won. - A customs clearance post office writes down the tariff rate on the list for international mail and receipt, and sends the mail with documents to the post office at the destination. Each post office collects a tariff when delivering the mail. In case the customs clearance post office needs more information to charge a tariff or finds that the item is on the list of prohibited or restricted items: - A consignor is sent a guide for customs clearance of a mail item. - A consignor submits documents requested such as mail purpose declaration form, a price list and ID card by fax or in person to a customs clearance post office. - An item listed as a prohibited or restricted item or worth more than US$600 should go through formal import declaration by the customs office. - When a consignor fails to respond within 15 days of notification by a customs clearance post office, the mail will be sent back to the sender under postal regulations.

Regular Mail

Sojourn Status Procedure in Korea Items 2 kg or less (5 kg for books or booklets) that do not require delivery receipt, postcards, books, catalogues, and newspapers, etc. Express Mail (EMS) Items 30 kg or less (regular express mail, parcel express mail) that require same day or next day delivery, catalogues, papers, and raw materials for export Parcel Mail Items 30 kg or less (usually 20 kg or less) brought by sea or air for delivery, such as cosmetics, electronic items, gifts, and samples, etc.

Application for Temporary Stay & Others - Permission to Engage in Activities Outside of Sojourn Status

Entry

Major Customs Clearance Post Offices in Seoul - Seoul International Post Office [http://seoulipo.epost.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-2649-6675 - Seoul Yeongdong Post Office Tel. 82-2-541-1056 - COEX Post Office Tel. 82-2-551-1607~8

- Permission to Reenter the Country - Registered as a Foreigner

■■■Customs clearance post office

<Note> Contact the customs clearance office in the Korea Customs Service by Tel: 82-1577-8577 or by fax: 82-42-4817839 if you have any questions regarding customs clearance for mail items.

- Grant of Sojourn Status - Permission to Renew Length of Stay

Scope of Activities & Employment The post office carries out the process of customs clearance for all international mail except letters on behalf of the customs office. There are 2 main customs clearance post offices, Incheon Airport International Postal Customs and Busan International Post Office.

- Permission to Gain and Change Employment

- Report Change of Status Application and Receipt of Residency Permit (Proxy Submission Possible) Registration Period Application and Receipt Submittal (Immigration Office in your jurisdiction or Branch Office)

Screening and Granting of Status of Stay

- Must Apply Prior to Expiry Date - Reporting Change of Status: Within 30 days - Foreign Registration: Within 90 days of entering Korea - Reporting Unforeseen Circumstances: Within 14 days

Express Service Firms (Courier Service) DHL Tel. 82-1588-0001 Federal Express Tel. 82-80-023-8000 United Parcel Service Tel. 82-2-2022-1000

Customs Clearance Post Offices Post Office Incheon Airport International Postal Customs Busan International Post Office

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Location Section A, Freight Terminal, Unseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon City 1422-1 Seoksan-ri, Dong-myeon, Yangsan City, Gyeongnam

Tel

Fax

Website

82-32-720-7400~6

82-32-720-7491~2

http://post.customs. go.kr

82-55-367-7013~5 82-55-371-0192

82-55-367-7016~7

http://busanipo.epost. go.kr

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> Alien Registration

Documents Required by Visa Type Status

■■■Eligibility

Former Koreans who lost/gave up their Korean nationality Newborn child born in Korea who has foreign parents Other foreigners who are currently in Korea without status of stay Exceptions Those carrying out diplomacy, official missions, agreements and their family members (A-1, A-2, A-3) Those undertaking diplomatic, industrial, or other important duties for the national security and their family members, and other Foreigners found to be unnecessary to register as Foreigners by the Minister of Justice. Foreigners from Canada intending to stay for less than 6 months and carry out the following activities _ Culture/Arts (D-1), Religious Works (D-6), Visit&Stay with family (F-1), Family dependency (F-3), other (G-1) ■■■Registration period

The registration must be done within 30 days of whatever incident that required individual to apply for the change. Failure to apply within 30 days will result in fines as outlined by the Immigration Act. A departing foreigner as an applicant of granting of status of stay is able to depart without granting of status of stay with 30 days from the time of reason. ■■■Registration place

Alien registration shall be made to the local immigration and emigration office of one’s address and business trip office.

■■■Document submission and issuance

Documents - Alien registration application form (available in registration places) - Passport or alien entry permission form - Natural color photo (3cm×4cm) 3 copies - Alien registration card issuance fee: 10,000 won

Additional Documents

Culture and arts (D-1)

In-office or work experience certificate of work place Copy of business license registration card of the organization

Study (D-2)

In-school certificate

Industrial training (D-3)

Training certificate Physical check-up certificate Subscription certificate of industrial or accident insurance Copy of business license registration certificate Trainee recommendation letter for industrial trainees in line with the subparagraph 4 of Section 24-2(1) of the enforcement ordinance

Training (D-4)

Training certificate or in-school certificate

News coverage (D-5)

In-office certificate Copy of business license registration certificate

Religion (D-6)

In-office certificate or letter of dispatch order Copy of business license registration certificate

Stationing ( D-7)

In-office certificate or letter of dispatch order Copy of business license registration certificate

Corporate investment (D-8)

In-office certificate Copy of foreign investing company registration certificate (only for individual investors)

Trade and management (D-9)

In-office certificate or letter of dispatch order Copy of business license registration certificate

Teaching (E-1) Art teaching (E-2) Research (E-3) Technology Roadmap (E-4) Professionals (E-5)

In-office certificate Copy of business license registration certificate

Arts promotion (E-6)

In-office certificate Copy of business license registration certificate ※ Celebrities: letter of performance recommendation, in-office certificate (supplier), a copy of business license registration certificate (supplier, performing place), a copy of tourism business license (registration), dispatch work document, AIDS test certificate

Other activities (F-1)

In-office certificate Copy of business license registration certificate

Visit & cohabitation (F-2)

For house assistants of Korea-based consulate member, employment agreement copy and ID card copy of the consulate member

Residence (F-2)

Family register document and ID certificate of the spouse

Companion (F-3)

Alien registration card copy of companion In-office certificate of companion

Tourism and employment (H-1)

Itinerary In-office certificate (only for those who are working)

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr) Items subject to change depending on individual circumstances. For more information please check the website www.hikorea.go.kr Expiration of documents shall be 3 months after their issuance.

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For applicants who are younger than 17, their parents or applicant agents can write their name as companions in the alien registration form (if not as a companion, separate issuance of alien registration card is possible). In this case, alien registration card of the parents or applicant agents shall be required.

> Permission for Activities other than Residence

Passport and foreign registration card Application forms for changing/adding the place of employment An Employment contract A letter of consent from former workplace

An employment recommendation by corresponding Ministry (in case of change of working place) Fees (tax stamp 60,000 won) ※ May need additional documents specific to each category of visa.

> Residence Status Endowment

■■■Scope

When an alien wants to maintain his or her current status of staying and carry out activities other than those related to the stay. Permission for other activities applies to the range of activities that do not undermine the current activities. Thus, if he or she wants to stop initial activities and start new activities, one must receive permission for residence status revision.

■■■Documents for submission

Attachments for different staying statuses and written approval by the head of the dispatch workplace in line with section 76 of Entry and Departure Governing Office Executive Rules Fee: 60,000 won ※ Part-time work for D-4, and all F-2: 30,000 won

■■■Scope

One who lost ROK nationality. Aliens who were born in Korea or stay in Korea without residence status achieved for some reasons. ■■■Application Places

Entry Departure Governing Office in one’s residing area, business trip office.

■■■Application places

The person or his or her agent shall go to the Entry and Departure Governing Office and business trip office.

■■■Documents for submission

Passport (it is possible to apply for one within 30 days after birth and then receive a passport issued) Application form for staying status endowment Documents for staying qualifications endowment for different statuses (check documents for submission) Fee: 40,000 won (F-2, F-5: 20,000 won)

> Permission for Revising Residence Status ■■■Scope

■■■Notes

Aliens who want to stop activities with the current staying status but to start other activities as a different staying status in Korea.

When activities other than staying shall be main, receive a new card or permission for revision of residence status. If the head of dispatch workplace in relation to the current staying status does not approve extra activities other than staying activities shall not be permitted.

■■■Application places

The person or his or her agent shall go to the Entry and Departure Governing Office in one’s residing area and business trip office for applying for staying status revision.

■■■Documents for submission

Passport and alien registration card Application form for permission for other activities than staying

■■■Documents for submission

> Permission for Workplace Revision and Addition ■■■Scope

A foreigner who has the status of stay for working: Short term employment (C-4), Professorship (E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), Research (E-3), Technological Guidance (E-4), Profession (E-5), Culture/Arts (E-6), Specially designated Activities (E-7), 58

Training Employment (E-8), Nonprofessional employment (E-9), Labor Aboard (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1)

Passport Alien registration card (only for those who have to carry the card due to the staying period for 91 days or more) Application form for revision of residence status “Documents for application for staying status” for different staying statuses (Check documents for submission) Fee: 50,000 won

A foreigner who has other status which correspond to work: Intra-company Transfer (D-7), Treaty Investment (D-8), Treaty Trade (H-1) ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

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> Staying Period Extension Permission

> Reentry Permission

■■■Scope

■■■Scope

Aliens who intend to outstay the permitted staying period as the current status in Korea.

If one intends to enter Korea to stay again after temporarily departing, the person has to receive reentry permission before the short departure. If one makes departure without getting reentry permission, he or she has to apply for a visa again and make alien registration all over again for stays of 91 or more days

■■■Application Places

The person or his or her agent shall go to the Entry and Departure Governing Office in one’s residing area and business trip office.

■■■Countries Exempt of Reentry ■■■Documents for submission

Passport and alien registration card Application form for staying period extension permission ”Documents for submission for staying period extension” for different statuses (Check documents for submission) (Personal identity guarantee documents can be omitted for submission when the applicant is younger than 17 and the application is made by an agent.) Fee: 30,000 won (F-2: 20,000 won)

Permission Suriname, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland (including Liechtenstein), France, Finland and Chile. ※Exemptions for Chilians are limited to those with Short-term Business (C-2), Supervisory Intra-company transfer (D-7), Corporate Investment (D-8) and Trade Management (D-9) status. ■■Types of Re-entry Permit

Singular reentry permission’ is for a single entry, valid for up to one year. Multiple reentry permission’ is for multiple entries, valid for up to two years. ■■■Types and period of permissions

There are “singular reentry permission” and “multiple reentry permission”. Within the period allowed for alien stay in Korea, reentry period is one year for singular reentry permission (F-2 status, if it’s for studying or employment, 2 years) and 2 years for multiple reentry permission ■■■Application Places

The person or his or her agent shall make applications at the Entry and Departure

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Governing Office in one’s residing area. If one departs the country, the person can submit application at airport offices including Incheon Airport Office on the departure date. (Applications to airport allow only singular reentry permission. D-8 (corporate investment) allows multiple reentry permission.) ■■■Documents for submission

Passport Alien registration card Reentry permission application Fee (singular: 30,000won, multiple: 50,000won) Documents of in-office evidence for holders of diplomatic (A-1) or those who are qualified by treaties (A-3) Written permission or recommendation letter of the head of a training company for a foreign industrial trainee (D-3), trainee employment (E-8)

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■■■Procedure of Selecting and Receiving Foreign Workers

> Place of Residence Change When registered foreigners move their staying place, they must notify the local head of the immigration department or the branch office within 14 days of its occurrence. Staying place revision report must be made even though the new staying place is within the same city, Gun, Gu.

9. Entry and registration

Employment Security Center of the Ministry Of Labor

2. Sends the list of job applicants

3. Applies and issues for the employment permit

■■■Documents for Submission

Application form Passport or entry permit Alien registration card

Governments of Sending Countries (Public authorities)

1. Registers as job-seeker

4. Signs the employment contract

Foreign job seeker

Employer 7. Sends the certificate for confirmation of visa issuance 5. Applies and issues for certificate for confirmation of visa issuance

Ministry of Justice 6. Notifies that the certificate for confirmation of visa issuance has been issued visa issuance

> Expatriate Employment Permit System

8. Applies for visa and issues visa

Korea Embassy in sending country

※ Run by Korea Employment Information Service

Ministry of Labor [www.molab.go.kr], EPS [www.eps.go.kr] The Employment Permit System allows employers who have failed to attract native workers to legally hire an adequate number of foreign workers and is a system that the government uses to introduce and manage foreign workers in Korea in an organized manner.

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With an introduction of the Employment Permit System, small and medium businesses are able to minimize labor shortages and foreign workers are provided with basic rights under labor relations laws fully applied to them. For detailed information, call 82-1350

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DEPARTURE PROCEDURES used during travels must be declared first at customs. Retaking valuable and expensive items out (after carrying in at arrival):Passengers staying temporarily who are carrying valuable or expensive items and are planning to carry it back out of the country must present a ‘certificate for temporarily brought-in items subject to be carried back out’ issued by customs and must present the item as well. When departing without item declared at arrival, boarding procedures may become delayed so carry the item on cabin, and if the item is lost or left behind, the applicable taxes must be paid or an amount of 120/100 of the item must be deposited for departure.

> Airport Procedures (source: www.hikorea.go.kr) ■■■Baggage check-in

Airport check-in - All baggage (except carry-on luggage) must be checked in prior to boarding. Carry-on luggage must weigh no more than 10 to 12 kg and be no larger than 55cm (W) × 40cm (L) × 20cm (H). IIA’s City Air Terminal check-in - Passengers who have already checked in at one of IIA’s City Air Terminals (Gangnam, Central City, and Gimpo Airport) are not required to check in again upon entering Incheon International Airport. Instead, they may proceed directly to the immigration area on the departure level (3rd floor). ※ For more information, please call: Tel. 82-2-551-0077~8 [www.kcat.co.kr]

departs Korea from Incheon International Airport. Departure and arrival immigrations have been simplified since Nov. 1, 2005. Therefore Korean passport holders need to fill out departure card only, and foreigners need to fill out arrival card only. ■■■Quarantine declaration

The Quarantine Office issues quarantine certificates for travelers, animals, and plants. Many countries require a quarantine certificate for entry, so please check with your airline regarding the quarantine regulations for the country you will be visiting.

■■■Customs declaration ■■■Departure process

Passenger must present a passport for inspection and endorsement when she/he

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Carrying out valuables and expensive items (Returning with items after departure): Valuables or expensive items which are to be

Tax Refund Procedures: - Items purchased at duty free zones (designated by customs director) - Confirm item being taken abroad at the customs declaration desk at the departure area (Must present purchased product). - Receive refund at the tax-return counter after departure immigrations from the Ministry of Justice. ※ Attention: Taxes refunded only when the item is taken out of the country within three months of time of purchase. ■■■Security inspection

Individuals must go to the nearest departure area and receive security inspection after completing ticketing and customs declaration. There are four departure areas in Incheon International Airport, and if the nearest departure area is crowded, you may use a less busy departure area to expedite departure processes. To guarantee safety of passengers and the airplane, security inspections are executed so please cooperate with security operations. Due to security reasons, farewell parties may not enter past the security clearance, please say farewells in the departure area.

■■■Immigration

Passengers must hold a valid passport Passengers must check for arrival documents at the country of destination or transit. ■■■Boarding

Passengers may not return to public areas for mobile phone roaming services or to use ATMs after security clearances, so please receive roaming services and take out cash. After passing departure immigrations, check boarding pass or the flight information monitor and go to the appropriate boarding gate for boarding. Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time and ends 10 minutes before actual departure, so take caution not to be late. Incheon International Airport does not make announcements for individual departing passengers. ※ Suspension of Foreigner’ s Departure The Minister of Justice may suspend the departure of a foreigner falling under any of the following subparagraphs. - A foreigner whose departure is deemed inappropriate due to a criminal investigation. - A foreigner currently serving time in jail. - A foreigner who has more than the following amount of unpaid fine or forfeit that was assigned by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice. Fine: 10 million won Forfeit: 20 million won - A foreigner who have more than the defined by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice (50 million won) in unpaid national tax, tariff, or local tax. - Other persons similar to those specified under subparagraphs 1 through 5, whose departure is deemed inappropriate by the Ordinance of the Ministry of Justice due to a concern that their departure might undermine national interests, public security, or economic order of the Republic of Korea.

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> Moving Freight ■■■Procedure for moving freight abroad

Packing Inland Transport Clearance Shipping Arrival You are informed of the arrival of your cargo at a destination port in your country by letter or by phone. This arrangement is contracted. ■■■Condition of moving

Door-to-Port: From house to customs in the destination Door-to-Door: From house to house in the destination Required documents: Bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice and insurance policy Freight charges: Moving freight charges are based on bulk volume, rather than weight. Charge per CBM: Charges for international

shipment, especially those for small items, are quoted per CBM (cubic meter): 1 meter x 1 meter x 1 meter. Container charges: Container shipping charges are normally quoted per 20 feet x 40 feet of space. A 20-foot container can accommodate items from a 99 sq. meter apartment. Customers are advised to obtain shipping insurance to protect against property damage or loss. ※ Major freight companies Crown Worldwide Korea Ltd. [www.crownrelo.com] Tel. 82-2-796-5717 Ace Shipping [www.aceshipping.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3142-3100 Hyundai Shipping [www.hyundaishipping.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-722-8000

■■■Time Required for Transfer

Transfer Time within Incheon International Airport (Time requirement, the minimum transfer time registered with IATA, is necessary for ticket issuance) 1. International airline International airline: 60 min 2. International airline Domestic airline: 100 min 3. Domestic airline International airline: 70 min Transfer time requirement with Gimpo Airport 1. International airline International airline: 60 min 2. International airline Domestic airline: 160 min 3. Domestic airline International airline: 170 min

4 transit lounges, 2 hotel lounges - Guest room fee: 45,000~80,000 won depending on the type of guest rooms (6 hours) - Contact: 032-743-3000 [www.airgardenhotel.com] Spa on Air - Location: B1, East side of the passenger terminal - Fee: 15,000 won (6 am – 10 pm), 20,000 won (10 pm – 6 am) - Contact: 82-32-743-7042

■■■Transfer convenience facilities

Incheon Airport Transit Hotel - Location: 4F, Transit Area, West and East side - Facilities: 90 guest rooms, 2 massage rooms,

> Transfer ■■■Procedures

Transferring passengers shall proceed to 3F after disembarking from the airplane and going through security check at the closest transfer point. - In case you have a transfer boarding pass, head right to the entrance of the transfer flight. - In case you do not have a transfer boarding pass, get one from the transfer check-in counter and head to the entrance.

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Passengers who moved to (3F) have to arrive at the entrance to the transfer flight by 30 minutes before the departure time. Some who have arrived earlier may shop at duty-free shops (3F) or use transfer convenience facilities on 4F including transfer hotels, massage room, shower room, and arcade room. Domestic line International line transfer procedures 1.arrival (2F) 2.security check (2F) 3. transfer check-in counter (3F) (passengers with a boarding pass towards boarding lounge) 4. boarding lounge (3F) 5. boarding

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INCHEON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IIA) Source: Incheon International Airport [www.airport.or.kr] > Overview Built on extensive reclaimed land located between two islands (Yeongjong-do and Yongyudo), Incheon International Airport is situated 52 km west of downtown Seoul and just 15 km from Incheon Port. The Winged City (or IIA) is a new state-of-theart airport built on 5,610 hectacres. IIA opened on March 29, 2001 after nearly ten years of construction. Geographically located between Japan and China from East to West, and between Siberia and Southeast Asia from

North to South, IIA represents a premier regional gateway for major air routes to about 40 cities, each with more than one million people. All of these cities are within 3.5 hours flying time from IIA. The passenger terminal, 1,055 meters long and 149 meters wide, and a 4-story building with 2story basement, is the biggest in the world, and it provides various concessions including business facilities, special stores, restaurants, and hotels.

> Floor Information ■■■Basement

In addition to providing five direct accesses to the Transportation Center, all types of support and convenience facilities are provided at this level.

■■■Ground floor - Arrival Level

At the arrival level, the Baggage Claim Area, Customs Check Area, and Meeters & Greeters Halls are provided on the landside, while the Baggage Handling Area, Ramp Operation and other apron area support facilities are located on the airside.

■■■Second floor - Arrival Mezzanine Level

This level is linked to arrival gates - the airside consists of Arrival Concourse and Arrival Passport Control, while the landside consists of airline offices, concessions and building support spaces. Arrival Concourse, as the first airport space experienced by fatigued passengers upon their arrival, is designed for comfort and relaxation. A careful selection of finishes, colors, lighting, etc. is complemented by the views through the continuous glass curtain wall as passengers are transported on moving sidewalks. ■■■Third floor - Departure Level

Marked by state-of-the-art roof structures and curtain walls, the departure level consists of the departure hall, where ticketing, check-in and security check take place, and where there are passport inspection areas, concourses and boarding lounges.

■■■Facilities information Facility

Tel

Airport Information

82-1577-2600

Animal Quarantine (CIQ)

82-32-740-2660

Medical Center

82-32-743-3119

Plant Quarantine (CIQ)

82-32-740-2077

Tourist Information (KNTO)

82-32-760-7548

Lotte duty-free Souvenir Shop

82-32-743-7749

Delivery Service

82-32-743-5800, 5303

Hotel Information

82-32-743-2570

Baggage Storage/Packing

82-32-743-5804

Railway Travel Information

82-32-741-7788

Transit Hotel Information

82-32-743-3000

Business Center

82-32-741-3437~8

Lost & Found

82-32-741-3114

Customs Inspection

82-32-722-4114

Car Ferry Info (Wolmido)

82-32-762-8880

Airport Police

82-32-740-5561

Kookmin Bank

82-32-743-2680

Post Office

82-32-740-2900

Woori Bank

82-32-743-5000

Airport Exhibition Hall

82-32-741-3852

Shin Han Bank

82-32-743-6000

Korean Foreign Exchange Bank 82-32-743-2220

■■■Fourth floor - Departure Mezzanine Level

This level provides a concentration of comfort and convenience facilities dedicated to providing passengers with first-class services, while maintaining the segregation of landside and airside areas. On the airside, various recreational facilities, transit hotels, CIP lounge and transit lounge are located for long stay transit/transfer passengers. On the landside, restaurants and shops provide services for pre-departure passengers and visitors.

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> Transportation from Incheon Int’l Airport to Major Areas in Korea

■■■Bus for other provinces from Incheon International Airport Province

■■■Bus information

Destination Daejeon

You may get information on limousine and buses and purchase tickets at the Transportation Information Counter (near exit No. 2, 4, 9, and 13) on the arrival floor (1st floor) of the passenger terminal.

Type Cross-country

Province

Major Stops Daedeok lotte hotel, Daejeon Government

9D

Complex, Dongbu Intercity Bus Terminal Center

Route Name (Bus No.)

Bus Type

Onyang(Asan)

Bus Stop No.

Myeonmokdong(6013)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5B, 12A

Korea City Air Terminal

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4A, 10B

Gwangmyeong(6014)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6A, 12B

Geumcheon-gu(6004)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6A, 12B

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Cheonan Express bus

9D

Terminal, Onyang Express Bus Terminal Cheongju

Cross-country

Chungcheong

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Cheongju Intercity Bus

9D

Terminal Chungju

Limousine(Deluxe)

Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Chungju

9D

Intercity Bus Terminal

Gimpo Airport

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 3B, 10A

Gimpo Airport

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Seoul Nat`I Univ.(6003)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6B, 13A

Songjeong Stn(6007)

Limousine (Standard)

CargoTerminal

Yungdeungpo(301)

Cross-country

1st Floor 6B, 13A

Gwangju

Limousine(Deluxe)

Gwangju Express Bus Terminal

9C

Yungdeungpo Stn.(6008)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6B, 13A

Gunsan

Cross-country

Daeya, Gunsan

9C

Garak Market(6009)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5A, 11B

DongGwangYang

Cross-country

Suncheon Bus Terminal, Gwangyang Bus

9C

Gangnam COEX

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Gangnam Yeoksam

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor) 4B, 11A

Mokpo

Cross-country

Mokpo

9C

1st Floor 4A, 10B

Jeonju

Limousine(Deluxe)

Gimpo Int’l Airport, 63 Bldg, Iksan Ic, Core

9C

Taean

Gangnam Exp. Bus Term.

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Cross-country

Limousine (Deluxe)

Jamsil

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Jamsil(6000)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6A, 12B

Cheonhodong(6006)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5A, 11B

Namsan

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Nowon(Surak)

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 3B, 10A

Dobong(Seongdong)

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 3B, 10A

Myeong-dong(6015)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5B, 12A

Seoul City Hall

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Seoul City Hall(6005)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5B, 12A

Seoul Stn(6001)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6A, 12B

Seongbuk(6011)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5B, 12A

Yongsan Stn/Seoul Stn

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4A, 10B

Eunpyeong(6012)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6A, 12B

Jungrang(Seongbuk)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 3B, 10A

Cheongnyangni(6002)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5B, 12A

Hannam-dong

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 5A, 11B

Cross-country

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Gijisi, Dangjin Intercity

9D

Bus Terminal, Guryong, Unsan, Unam, Eumam, Seosan Intercity Bus Terminal, Eosong, Taean Intercity Bus Terminal

Jeonra

Terminal, Donggwangyang

Hotel Gyeongsan

Cross-country

GimCheon, Cumi, Dongdaegu, Beommul,

10C

Shiji, Gyeongsan Intercity Bus Terminal Gyeongsang

Masan, Changwon Cross-country

Masan, Changwon

10C

Busan

Limousine(Deluxe)

Busan Central Bus Terminal

10C

Ulsan

Limousine(Deluxe)

Ulsan Intercity Bus Terminal

10C

Gyeongju, Pohang

Limousine(Deluxe)

Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, Pohang

10C

Intercity Bus Terminal Gangneung

Cross-country

Gimpo Airport, Gangneung Intercity Bus

9C

Terminal Wonju

Cross-country

Gimpo Airport, Munmak, Wonju Intercity

9C

Bus Terminal Gangwon

Chuncheon

Cross-country

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Cheongpyeong Bus

9C

Terminal, Gapyeong Express Bus Terminal, Chuncheon Express Bus Terminal

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■■■Estimated time and rate for taxis

> Major Air Routes to and from Korea and International Airlines

Destination Seoul

Incheon Gyeonggi-do

Estimated Time (Min.)

Standard Taxi

Deluxe Taxi

Seoul City Hall

60

44,000 won

80,000 won

Jamsil Lotte World

75

55,000 won

90,000 won

Gimpo Airport

40

34,000 won

52,000 won

Yeongdeungpo Station

55

43,000 won

70,000 won

World Bus Terminal

40

41,000 won

60,000 won

East Incheon Station

30

33,000 won

46,000 won

Gyeonggi-do Bundang

80

62,000 won

110,000 won

Ilsan (Daehwa Subway Station)

60

35,000 won

67,000 won

Anyang Station

65

52,000 won

70,000 won

※ The estimated time and rate is based on non-traffic jam hours. ※ Expressway fees (7,100 won each way) will be the passengers’ responsibility. ※ 20% fare increase for standard taxis (24:00~04:00) ■■■Domestic flights Incheon-Busan Flight

Days of the Week

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Asiana Air (OZ 8541) Asiana Air (OZ 8541) Korean Air (KE 1401)

Departure Time

Flight Operation

8:00

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

8:30

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

9:00

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Asiana Air (OZ 8533)

19:30

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Asiana Air (OZ 8533)

19:40

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Korean Air (KE 1405)

20:05

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Airline

Incheon-Daegu Days of the Week

Departure Time

Flight Operation

Asiana Air (OZ 8541)

9:00

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Korean Air (KE 1411)

19:20

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Flight

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Incheon-Jeju Days of the Week

Departure Time

Flight Operation

Asiana Air (OZ 8551)

8:00

2008.10.26~2008.11.14

Korean Air (KE 1423)

17:40

2008.10.26~2009.03.28

Flight

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Downtown Office

Airport Office

Check-in Counter

Aeroflot-Russian Int’l

82-2-551-0321/2

82-32-744-8672

H

Air Astana

82-2-3788-0170

82-32-743-2620

H

Air Canada

82-2-3788-0100

82-32-744-0898/9

K

Air China

82-2-774-6886

82-32-744-3255~8

H

Air France

82-2-3483-1033

82-32-744-4900/1

B

Air Hong Kong

82-2-311-2710

82-32-744-6766

Air India

82-2-752-6310/1

82-32-743-5439

J

Air Macau

82-2-3455-9900

82-32-743-9982

L

All Nippon Airways

82-2-752-5500

82-32-744-3200

Altyn

82-2-2263-1006

Asiana Airlines

82-1588-8000

L K

82-32-744-2133~5

B, C, D

82-2-2669-8000 Asian Sprit

82-2-735-8100

Atlas Air

82-2-752-6310

Avial NVI

82-2-318-5731

H 82-32-743-5220/3

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Downtown Office

Airport Office

Check-in Counter

Cathay Pacific Airways

Airline

82-2-311-2800

82-32-744-6775/7

J

Phuket Airlines

Cebu Pacific Air

82-2-3708-8585~90

82-32-743-5393/4

J

PMT Air

China Airlines

82-2-317-8888

82-32-743-1513/4

K

Polar Air Cargo

82-2-3211-3181

China Eastern Airlines

82-2-518-0330

82-32-744-3780

L

Qatar Airways

China Hainan Airlines

82-2-779-0600

K

Royal Khmer Airlines

China Postal Airlines

82-2-319-8244

82-32-744-4785

China Southern Airlines

82-1588-9503

82-32-744-3455~9

G

Dalavia Far East Airways

82-2-3788-0222

82-32-743-2620

K

82-32-744-3772/3

B

82-32-743-8100

H

82-32-744-3512

H K

82-2-775-9070

Delta Air Lines

Airline

Downtown Office

Airport Office

82-2-761-0947

Check-in Counter C

82-32-743-7473

J

82-2-3708-8571

82-32-744-3370

J

82-2-739-9933

82-32-743-5432/3

J

SAT Airlines

82-2-753-7131

82-32-741-6035

S7 Airlines

82-2-3455-1234/5

Shandong Airlines

82-2-775-2691/2

82-32-744-3255

Shanghai Airlines

82-2-774-8800

82-32-742-5121/2

L

Shenzhen Airlines

82-2-766-9933

82-32-746-0118

K

Singapore Airlines

82-2-755-1226

82-32-744-6500

L

Skymark Airlines

82-2-2652-3362

SkyStar Airways Co., Ltd

82-2-703-9970

82-2-743-5460

L

Southern Air

82-2-322-7038

82-32-742-9257

J H K, L

East Line Airlines

82-2-2263-0016

Emirates

82-2-2022-8400

El Al Israel

82-2-739-0456~8

Eva Air

82-2-756-0015

Far Eastern Air Transport

82-2-318-2293

FedEx Express

82-2-333-8000

82-32-744-6100

Thai Airways

82-2-3707-0011

82-32-744-3571/2

Galaxy Airways

82-2-2663-8200

82-32-744-3711

Tradewinds Airlines

82-2-3663-0174

82-32-744-3245

Garuda Indonesia

82-2-773-2092~5

82-32-744-1990/1

Turkish Airlines

82-2-777-7054/5

82-32-744-3737

B

UNI Airways Corp.

82-2-756-0015

82-32-744-3512

J

United Airlines

82-2-757-0300

82-32-744-6666~9

K

UPS

82-1588-6886

82-32-744-3100

Uzbekistan Airways

82-2-754-1041

82-32-744-3700

L

Vietnam Airlines

82-2-757-8920

82-32-744-6565/6

H

Vladivostok Airlines

82-2-733-2920

K

Xiamen Airlines

82-2-3445-1662~6

J

Gemini Air Cargo

Sichuan Airlines Co., Ltd

K

82-32-744-3245

GreatWall Airlines

82-1-317-8822

82-32-743-0775

Iran Air

82-2-319-4555/6

82-32-744-3728

J

Jade Cargo International

82-2-702-4008

82-32-743-2361

Japan Airlines

82-2-757-1711

82-32-744-3601~3

J

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

82-2-2011-5532

82-32-744-6700/1

B

82-2-3788-5710

L

K, L

82-2-3483-1133 Kalitta Air

74

82-2-775-2333/4

82-32-744-0888

Korean Air

82-1588-2001

82-32-742-7654

D, E, F, G

Kranoyarsk Airlines

82-2-777-6399

Krylo Airlines

82-2-2263-0016

Lion Air

82-2-732-2662/3398

82-32-744-3390

H

Lufthansa Airlines

82-2-3420-0400

82-32-744-3400

K

Malaysia

82-2-777-7761/2

82-32-744-3501

K J, K, L

Mongolian Airlines

82-2-756-9761

82-32-744-6800

Nippon Cargo Airlines

82-2-752-3922

82-32-744-3750

Northwest Airlines

82-2-317-5555

82-32-744-6300~3

H

Orient Thai Airlines

82-2-574-0666

82-32-743-1018

H

Philippine Airlines

82-1544-1717

82-32-744-3720

H

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Guide to Living in Korea

LIVING COMFORTABLY IN KOREA HOTELS & INNS ACCOMMODATIONS & HOUSING DINING IN KOREA COMMUNICAIONS & MEDIA USEFUL DAILY LIVING INFORMATION TAXES / BANKING & POSTAL SERVICES EDUCATION / TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION DRIVING IN KOREA HOSPITALS & HEALTH INSURANCE


Guide to Living in Korea

WELCOME TO KOREA

■■■Discounted e-reservation websites for Korean hotels

www.hotel.co.kr www.hotelwide.net

www.ichotelsgroup.com www.xcessasia.com

> List of Hotels in Korea [http://hotelskorea.or.kr]/ [www.hotelpass.com] Hotels in the Seoul Metropolitan area and first class hotels in each province. More information on hotels is available at the Korea Hotel Association:

Seoul Class

Area

Super Deluxe Gangnam-gu

HOTELS & INNS > Hotels Korean hotels are rated as super deluxe, deluxe, first class, second class and third class, but these ratings do not correspond with hotel ratings in Western countries. The hotel type can be identified by the number of mugunghwa (Rose of Sharon), the national flower. Rooms are available in two styles: Western with single or double beds and Korean, known as ondol (heated floor), with sleeping done on mats placed on the floor. Conference rooms, dining halls, restaurants, bars, duty free shops, health clubs and other facilities are available. Some hotels have good views. Most hotels have easy access to transportation to the airport, as well as to popular tourist destinations. Rooms should be booked about a week in advance. In particular, booking should be made about 1 or 2 months in advance during peak seasons or international events. Check out is usually before noon. Room rates in general do not include meals. Confirm the room type before reserving as many hotels have no single rooms.

※ Hotels add a 10% VAT and 10% service charge. ※ Doors lock automatically upon closing. Please have a key with you at all times, or leave it with the hotel counter when going out. ※ Hotel Ratings : Hotel rating is shown by the number of the national flower, hibiscus. ·Super Deluxe (5 golden hibiscuses) ·Deluxe (5 green hibiscuses) ·First Class (4 hibiscuses) ·Second Class (3 hibiscuses) ·Third Class (2 hibiscuses)

Deluxe

1st

78

Name

Imperial Palace Hotel Renaissance Seoul Hotel Grand InterContinental Seoul Park Hyatt Seoul Hotel Coex InterContinental Seoul Ritz-Carlton Seoul Gangseo-gu Mayfield Hotel Gwangjin-gu Sheraton Grande Walkerhill W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel Seodaemun-gu Grand Hilton Seocho-gu JW Marriott Seoul Songpa-gu Hotel Lotteworld Yongsan-gu Grand Hyatt Jung-gu Westin Chosun Seoul Seoul Plaza Hotel Millennium Seoul Hilton Shilla Seoul Lotte Hotel Gangnam-gu Riviera Hotel Novotel Ambassador Gangnam Ramada Seoul Ellui Hotel Geumcheon-gu Novotel Ambassador Doksan Mapo-gu Seoul Garden Hotel Seocho-gu Seoul Temf Hotel Seoul Palace Hotel Seongbuk-gu Holiday Inn Sungbuk Seoul Yeongdeungpo-gu Lexington Hotel Yongsan-gu Hotel Capital Jung-gu Hotel President Seoul Royal Hotel Sejong Hotel Seoul Sofitel Ambassador Seoul Koreana Hotel Pacific Hotel Gangnam-gu Ibis Ambassador Seoul

URL

Tel

www.imperialpalace.co.kr www.renaissance-seoul.com www.seoul.intercontinental.com www.seoul.park.hyatt.com www.seoul.intercontinental.com www.ritzcarltonseoul.com www.mayfield.co.kr www.sheratonwalkerhill.co.kr www.wseoul.com www.grandhiltonseoul.com http://jw-marriott.co.kr www.lottehotel.co.kr www.grandhyattseoul.co.kr www.westinchosun.co.kr www.seoulplaza.co.kr www.hilton.co.kr www.shilla.net www.lottehotel.co.kr www.hotelriviera.co.kr www.ambatel.com/gangnam www.ramadaseoul.co.kr www.ellui.com www.ambatel.com/doksan http://seoulgarden.co.kr www.temf.co.kr www.seoulpalace.co.kr www.holiday.co.kr www.thelexington.co.kr www.hotelcapital.co.kr www.hotelpresident.co.kr www.seoulroyal.co.kr www.sejong.co.kr www.ambatel.com/sofitel www.koreanahotel.com www.thepacifichotel.co.kr www.ambatel.com/ibis/

82-2-3440-8000 82-2-555-0501 82-2-555-5656 82-2-2016-1234 82-2-3452-2500 82-2-3451-8000 82-2-2-2600-9000 82-2-455-5000 82-2-465-2222 82-2-3216-5656 82-2-6282-6262 82-2-419-7000 82-2-797-1234 82-2-771-0500 82-2-771-2200 82-2-753-7788 82-2-2233-3131 82-2-771-1000 82-2-541-3111 82-2-567-1101 82-2-6202-2000 82-2-514-3535 82-2-838-1101 82-2-717-9441 82-2-571-8100 82-2-532-5000 82-2-929-2000 82-2-6670-7000 82-2-792-1122 82-2-753-3131 82-2-756-1112 82-2-773-6000 82-2-2275-1101 82-2-2171-7000 82-2-777-7811 82-2-3454-1101

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Class 1st

Area

Name

Gangnam-gu

Green Grass Hotel Blue pearl Hotel Samjung Hotel Youngdong Hotel Pop Green Hotel Hotel Sunshine Tria Hotel Gangbuk-gu Hotel Victoria Gwangseo-gu Hotel River Park Hotel Green World Gwangjin-gu East Seoul Hotel Hankang Hotel Nowon-gu Hotel Noblesse Dongdaemun-gu Kyungnam Hotel Mapo-gu Hotel Seokyo Seocho-gu Hotel Centro Songpa-gu Lake Hotel California Hotel Yeongdeungpo-gu Yoido Hotel Yongsan-gu Itaewon Hotel Hotel Crown Itaewon Hamilton Hotel Jongno-gu Hotel Crown Insadong Hotel PJ Jung-gu New Kukje Hotel Best Western New Seoul Hotel Savoy Hotel Seoul Rex Hotel Hotel Prince Seoul

URL

Tel

www.greengrasshotel.com www.hotelbluepearl.com www.samjunghotel.co.kr www.youngdonghotel.co.kr www.popgreenhotel.com www.hotelsunshine.co.kr www.hoteltria.co.kr www.hotelvictoria.co.kr www.riverpark.co.kr www.hotelgreenworld.co.kr www.idshotel.co.kr www.hankanghotel.co.kr www.hotelnoblesse.co.kr www.hotelkyungnam.co.kr www.hotelseokyo.co.kr www.centrohotel.co.kr www.hotellake.co.kr www.california-hotel.co.kr www.yoidohotel.co.kr www.itaewonhotel.com www.hotelcrown.com www.hamilton.co.kr www.hotelcrown.com www.poongjun.net

82-2-555-7575 82-2-3015-7777 82-2-557-1221 82-2-542-0112 82-2-544-6623 82-2-541-1818 82-2-553-2471 82-2-986-2000 82-2-3665-3000 82-2-2653-1999 82-2-455-1100 82-2-453-5131 82-2-935-7161 82-2-2247-2500 82-2-330-7771 82-2-3486-6000 82-2-422-1001 82-2-401-4763 82-2-782-0121 82-2-792-3111 82-2-797-4111 82-2-794-0171 82-2-3676-8000 82-2-2280-7000 82-2-732-0161 www.bestwesternnewseoul.com 82-2-3701-0553 www.savoyhotel.co.kr 82-2-776-2641 www.hotelrex.co.kr 82-2-752-3191 www.hotelprinceseoul.com 82-2-752-7111~8

Gangwon-do Class

Pyeongchang

80

Class 1st

Gangneung Donghae

Name

URL

Tel

High One Resort Hotel Hyundai Gyeongpodae Hotel Palace Hotel Sorak Park Kensington Stars Hotel Yongpyong Resort Kensington Flora Phoenix Park Hotel Kyungpo Beach Hotel New Donghae Donghae Hilton Hotel Mangsang Grand hotel

www.high1.co.kr www.hotel.e-hyundai.com/gyeongpodae www.palace-hotel.co.kr www.hotelsorakpark.co.kr www.kensington.co.kr www.yongpyong.co.kr www.hotelodaesan.co.kr www.phoenixpark.co.kr www.kyungpobeach.co.kr www.hotelnd.com www.dhhilton.com www.mangsanggrand.co.kr

82-33-590-7700 82-33-651-2233 82-33-575-7000 82-33-636-7711 82-33-635-4001 82-1588-0009 82-33-330-5000 82-1577-0069 (#1) 82-33-643-6699 82-33-533-9215 82-33-533-7722 82-33-534-6682

Area Sokcho Wonju Chuncheon

Name Royal Tourist Hotel Sokcho Wonju Tourist Hotel Chuncheon Hotel Bears

URL www.sokchohotel.com www.wjhotel.co.kr www.hotelbears.com

Tel 82-33-631-8700 82-33-744-3998 82-33-256-2525

Gyeonggi-do Class Deluxe

1st

Area Suwon Icheon Bucheon Pyeontaek Suwon Ansan Uijeongbu Pyeongtaek Songtan

Name Hotel Castle Hotel Miranda Koryo Hotel Star Pyeong Taek Lake Tourist Hotel Hotel Regency Hotel Ritz Mirama Tourist Hotel New Grand Tourist Hotel Hotel Gabo Kyonggi Tourist Hotel Songtan Tourist Hotel

URL www.hcastle.co.kr www.mirandahotel.com www.koryohotel.co.kr www.starr.co.kr www.htregency.co.kr http://hotelritz.co.kr www.mirama.co.kr www.hotelkabo.com www.kghotel.com

Tel 82-31-211-6666 82-31-639-5118 82-32-329-0001 82-31-683-8123 82-31-246-4141~55 82-31-224-1100 82-31-401-0114 82-31-846-3737 82-31-658-7700 82-31-668-1900 82-31-666-5101

Incheon Class

Area

Super Deluxe Jung-gu Deluxe

1st Area

Super Deluxe Jeongseon Gangneung Deluxe Samcheok Sokcho

1st

Gangwon-do

Namdong-gu Yeonsu-gu Jung-gu Ganghwa-gun

Name

URL

Tel

Hotel Paradise Incheon Hyatt Regency Incheon Royal Hotel Ramada Songdo Hotel Hotel Airport Incheon Ganghwa Royal Tourist Hotel

www.paradiseIncheon.co.kr www.hyattregencyincheon.com www.royalhotel.co.kr www.ramada-songdo.co.kr www.airporthotel.co.kr www.royalspa.co.kr

82-32-762-5181 82-32-745-1234 82-32-421-3300 82-32-832-2000 82-32-743-1000 82-32-427-2000

Busan Class

Area

Super Deluxe Jin-gu Haeundae-gu

Deluxe

1st

Dongnae-gu Sasang-gu Jung-gu Dong-gu

Name

URL

Tel

Busan Lotte Hotel Westin Chosun Beach Hotel Paradise Hotel & Casino Busan Haeundae Grand Hotel Hotel Nongshim Hotel Paragon Hotel Commodore Hotel Crown Sapphire Hotel Mirabo Tourist Hotel Arirang Hotel Kukje Hotel

http://pusan.lottehotel.co.kr www.chosunbeach.co.kr http://busan.paradisehotel.co.kr www.grandhotel.co.kr www.hotelnongshim.com www.hotelparagon.com www.commodore. co.kr

82-51-810-1000 82-51-749-7000 82-51-742-2121 82-51-740-0114 82-51-550-2100 82-51-328-2001~2 82-51-466-9101 82-51-635-1241 82-51-207-1300 82-51-866-7400 82-51-463-5001-8 82-51-642-1330

www.ariranghotel.co.kr

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Busan

Ulsan

Class

Area

1st

Haeundae-gu Jung-gu

Name Songjung Hotel Royal Kingdom Hotel Phoenix Hotel Busan Tourist Hotel

URL

www.hotelphoenix.net/

Tel 82-51-702-7766 82-51-744-1331 82-51-245-8061 82-51-241-4301

Class

Area Area

Super Deluxe Nam-gu Dong-gu

Name Lotte Hotel Ulsan Hotel Hyundai

URL www.lottehotel.co.kr www.hyundaihotel.com

Tel 82-52-960-1000 82-52-251-2233

Chungcheongnam-do Daegu Class

Area

Super Deluxe Suseong-gu Nam-gu Deluxe Dong-gu

Suseong-gu Jung-gu

1st

Name Hotel Inter-Burgo Prince Hotel Daegu GS Plaza Hotel Hotel JS Hotel Air Port Grand Hotel Daegu Daegu Park Hotel Eldis Regent Hotel Hotel Amigo Saint Western Hotel Daegu Garden Hotel Crystal Tourist Hotel Hotel Daegu Hotel Ariana Taegu

URL www.hotelcrown.co.k www.princehotel.co.kr www.gsplazahotel.co.kr www.hotel-js.com www.htlair.com www.taegugrand.co.kr khotel.inter-burgo.com www.eldishotel.com www.hotelamigo.co.kr www.saintwestern.co.kr www.gardenhotel.co.kr www.crystalhotel.co.kr www.taeguhotel.co.kr www.ariana.co.kr

Tel 82-53-682-27-114 82-53-628-1001 82-53-980-1555 82-53-756-6601~10 82-53-260-0001 82-53-742-0001 82-53-6021-114 82-53-253-7711 82-53-252-6001 82-53-589-6700 82-53-471-9911 82-53-655-7799 82-53-559-2100 82-53-765-7776

Class

Area

1st

Asan Deoksan

Name Paradise Hotel Dogo Deoksan Spa tourist Hotel

URL dogo.paradisehotel.co.kr www.ducksanhotel.co.kr

Tel 82-41-542-6031 82-41-338-5000

Chungcheongbuk-do Class 1st

Area Jeungpyeong Danyang Cheongju Chungju

Name

URL

Jeungpyeong Park Tourist Hotel Danyang Tourist Hotel www.danyanghotel.com Bakje Tourist Hotel Cheongju Royal Tourist Hotel Chungju Grand Tourist Hotel www.cjgrand.com Suanbo Chosun Tourist Hotel Suanbo Sangnok Hotel www.sangnokhotel.co.kr

Tel 82-43-836-9889 82-43-423-7070 82-43-236-0976 82-43-221-1300~18 82-43-848-5554 82-43-848-8833 82-43-845-3500

Gyeongsangnam-do Daejeon Class Deluxe

Area Yuseong-gu

1st

Name Yuseong Hotel Hotel Riviera Yuseong Hotel Spapia Chateau Grace Hotel Shamoxi Tourist Hotel Hongin Hotel Hotel Adria Hote Expo

URL

Tel

www.yousunghotel.com www.hotelriviera.co.kr www.hotelspapia.co.kr www.chateaugracehotel.com

82-42-820-0100 82-42-823-2111 82-42-600-6000 82-42-639-0111~8 82-42-621-8400~8 82-42-822-2000 82-42-828-3636 82-42-824-0035

www.honginhotel.co.kr www.hoteladria.co.kr Hotel Expo Yuseong

Gwangju

Area Jinju Changwon

1st

Geoje Gimhae Masan Bugok Chungmu

Name Dongbang Hotel Changwon Hotel Hotel International Admiral Hotel Kimhae Tourist Hotel Masan Royal Tourist Hotel Bugok Royal Hotel Hotel Bugok Hawaii Tourist Hotel Chungmu

URL

Tel

www.hoteldongbang.com www.changwonhotel.co.kr www.hotelinternational.co.kr www.admiralhotel.co.kr www.gimhaehotel.co.kr

82-55-743-0131 82-55-283-5551 82-55-281-1001 82-55-687-3761 82-55-335-0101 82-55-244-1150 82-55-536-7300 82-55-536-6331 82-55-645-2091

www.bugokroyal.co.kr www.bugokhawaii.co.kr www.hotelchungmu.com

Gyeongsangbuk-do

Class

Area

Deluxe

Nam-gu Buk-gu Dong-gu

1st Seo-gu

82

Class Deluxe

Name Hotel Prado Prince Hotel Gwangju Shinyang Park Hotel Hiddink Continental Hotel Mudeung Park Hotel Firenze Hotel Hotel Central

URL

Tel

www.pradohotel.co.kr www.prince-hotel.co.kr www.shinyangparkhotel.com www.hotel-continental.co.kr www.hotelmudeungpark.co.kr www.firenzehotel.co.kr www.hotelcentral.co.kr

82-62-654-9999 82-62-524-0025 82-62-228-8000 82-62-227-8500 82-62-226-0011 82-62-384-9600 82-62-383-7575

Class

Area

Super Deluxe Gyeongju

Name Hilton Hotel Gyeongju Concorde Hotel Commodore Hotel Gyeongju Chosun Kolon Hotel Hotel Hyundai Commdore Hotel GyeongJu Chosun

URL www.kyongjuhilton.co.kr www.concorde.co.kr www.chosunhotel.net www.kolonhotel.co.kr www.hyundaihotel.com www.chosunhotel.net

Tel 82-54-745-7788 82-54-745-7000 82-54-745-7701 82-54-746-9001 82-54-748-2233 82-54-740-8277

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Gyeongsangbuk-do Class

Area

Deluxe Hotel Gyeongju Gumi 1st

Gumi Andong

Jeju Name

URL

Tel

www.temf.co.kr www.gumicentury.co.kr www.hotelcygnus.co.kr www.bestwesterngumi.com www.newshappy.com/~sobaek www.ducku.co.kr

82-54-745-8100 82-54-478-0100 82-54-275-2000 82-54-462-6000 82-54-634-7800 82-54-782-0677

Name

URL

Tel

Hotel Eastern Jewelry Jirisan Spa Tourist Hotel Shinan Beach Hotel Suncheon Royal Tourist Hotel

www.easternjewelry.kr www.spaland.co.kr www.shinanbeachhotel.com www.royaltourist.co.kr

82-61-664-7070 82-61-783-2900 82-61-243-3399 82-61-741-7000

Name

URL

Tel

Kyongju TEMF Hotel Gumi Century Hotel Hotel Cygnus Best Western Gumi Hotel Sobaek Park Tourist Hotel Deoku Hot Spring Hotel

Jeollanam-do Class

Area

Deluxe

Yeosu Mt. Jirisan Area Sinan Suncheon

1st

Jeollabuk-do Class

Area

Super Deluxe Muju Jeonju Deluxe 1st

Gunsan Iksan Jeongeup

Area

Super Deluxe Seogwipo

Jeju

Deluxe

84

Seoguipo Jeju

Area

Name

Seoguipo

URL

Hotel Hana Jeju Crystal Hotel Cheju Honey Tourist Hotel Jeju Marina Tourist Hotel Cheju palace Tourist Hotel Cheju Pearl Tourist Hotel Hotel Robero

Jeju

Tel

www.hotelhana.co.kr www.jejucrystal.com www.jejumarinahotel.co.kr www.cjpalace.co.kr www.pearlhotel.co.kr www.roberohotel.com

82-64-738-7001 82-64-732-8311 82-64-758-4201 82-64-746-6161 82-64-753-8811 82-64-742-8871 82-64-757-7111

> Korean-style Inns (Yeogwan) Rates for motels and inns differ by place and season but usually fall between 40,000 won and 50,000 won. Late checkout (after 12 o’clock noon) may incur an extra charge. Room rates generally do not include meals. Western- and Korean-style

rooms are available, but some motels only offer Korean style. Facilities are limited, and motel staff may not speak English. However, there is no service charge or tax on room rates and Yeogwans are everywhere for easy access.

Quality accommodation at a reasonable price Hotel Tirol www.mujuresort.com Hotel Core Riviera www.core-riviera.co.kr Hotel Core www.corehotel.co.kr Gunsan Walkerhill Tourist Hotel Kunsan Tourist Hotel Iksan Grand Tourist Hotel Naejangsan Tourist Hotel

82-63-322-9000 82-63-232-7000 82-63-285-1100 82-63-453-0807 82-63-443-0811 82-63-843-7777 82-63-538-4131

Jeju Class

Class lst

Name The Suites Hotel Lotte Hotel Jeju Paradise Hotel Jeju Hyatt Regency Jeju Shilla Jeju Ramada Plaza Jeju KAL Hotel Jeju Grand Hotel Jeju Oriental Hotel Jeju Pacific Hotel Jeju Travelers Hotel New Crown Hotel Jeju Royal Hotel

URL www.suites.co.kr www.lottehoteljeju.com www.jeju.paradisehotel.co.kr www.hyattjeju.com www.shilla.net/jeju www.ramadajeju.co.kr www.kalhotel.co.kr www.grand.co.kr www.oriental.co.kr www.jejupacific.co.kr www.travellersjeju.com www.hotelnewcrown.co.kr www.jejuroyal.co.kr

Tel 82-64-738-3800 82-64-731-1000 82-64-763-2100 82-64-733-1234 82-64-738-4466 82-64-729-8100 82-64-724-2001 82-64-747-5000 82-64-752-8222 82-64-758-2500 82-64-738-9000 82-64-742-1001 82-64-743-2222

Name

Tel

No. of Rooms

Name

Beewon Guest House

Tel

No. of Rooms

Jongno-gu

Jongno-gu Noble Hotel

82-2-742-4025

34

City Park Motel

82-2-744-4197

43

Jahamoon Hotel

82-2-395-7770

30

Lees Hotel

82-2-762-4311

42

Amiga Motel

82-2-3672-7970

33

Yim's House

82-2-765-0670

24

82-2-747-3332

23

Mapo-gu Line Motel

82-2-335-3434

20

Montana Motel

82-2-703-1155

24

Theme Motel

82-2-712-5081

55

Santafe Motel

82-2-3272-4451

28

Sam-o Motel

82-2-739-0604

32

Kara Motel

82-2-741-4455

34

Serim hotel

82-2-739-3377

31

Sanho Motel

82-2-2279-1766

41

Palace Motel

82-2-745-3578

21

IMT Hotel

82-2-719-1006

35

82-2-719-9522

27

Gwanghwa Motel

82-2-738-0751

28

Grand prix Motel

Sangjang Motel

82-2-737-9311

23

25

82-2-735-6464

25

Prague Motel

82-2-703-4587

Mido Motel Chung Jin Motel

82-2-732-4359

34

Cheonggiwa Inn

82-2-334-8042

23

Namgyeongjang Hotel

82-2-333-0071

42

Junhuibin Hotel

82-2-332-7771

31

Daewon

82-2-735-7891

14

Holiday In Korea

82-2-3672-3113

30

Jongnowon Motel

82-2-745-6876

16

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> Youth Hostels There are 79 youth hostels in Korea. Most of them are members of the Korean Youth Hostel Association. Rates range between 15,000 and 40,000 won, but differ according to location. Whereas some hostels are available only to members, others welcome non-members as well, with non-members usually paying a 30 percent surcharge. Members of youth hostel associations in other countries can present their membership card for a membership rate. Food is cheaper than at other places, and cooking facilities are also available. Check-in is between noon and 2 p.m., and checkout is noon. Korea Youth Hostel Association [www.kyha.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-725-3031 - Subway, Line No.3 Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit No.6 (Jeokseon Hyundai Bldg. Room 408) Where to apply for membership - Seoul, Gyeonggi Area [www.kyha.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-725-3031 - Busan, Gyeongnam Association Tel. 82-51-462-9930 - Daejeon, Chungnam Association Tel. 82-42-252-9771 - Gwangju, Jeonnam Association Tel. 82-502-178-7000 - Jeonbuk Association Tel. 82-63-222-7442

More information on youth hotels is available at the Youth Hostel Federation Tel. 82-2-725-3031 or travel information center run by the Federation Tel. 82-2-2202-3031

Guesthouses in Seoul Name B&B Morning Calm

URL

82-2-379-1337

Seoul Backpackers

www.seoulbackpackers.com

82-2-3672-1972

Guest House Korea

www.guesthouseinkorea.com

WOW Guest House

> Condominiums

Tel

www.staykorea.net

82-2-3675-2205 82-2-322-8644

Kim's Guest House

www.kimsguesthouse.com

[www.onlinecondo.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2653-8812

Seoul Guest House

www.seoul110.com

82-2-745-0057

Apartment-like accommodations referred to as condo (short for condominium) are available at ski resorts, golf courses and other types of resorts. Condos have a kitchen equipped with a stove, refrigerator, cooking pans and dishes, etc. Other facilities include a supermarket and sports club. Typically the rate is 150,000 won for 4 people (56.1 sq. meter apartment) during the peak season, and 60,000 won during off season. Check-in is between noon and 2 p.m., and checkout is noon. Most condominiums should be booked 2 to 4 weeks in advance during the ski season and major holidays.

Bukchon Hanok Guesthouse

www.bukchon72.com

82-2-743-8530

Seoul Hanok Guesthouse

www.seoul110.com

82-2-745-0057

Urijip Hanok Guesthouse

82-2-337-9894

82-2-744-0536

Anguk Guesthouse

www.seoul110.com

82-2-745-0057

RakKoJae

www.rkj.co.kr

82-2-742-3411

Biwon Tourist Hotel

www.biwonhotel.com

82-2-763-5555

Hongdae Guesthouse

www.hongdaeguesthouse.com

82-2-336-0003

World Cup Guesthouse

www.worldcupkoreaguesthouse.com

82-2-6081-9367

Beewon Guesthouse

www.beewonguesthouse.com

82-2-765-0670

Golden Pond Guesthouse

www.goldenpond.co.kr

82-2-741-5621 82-2-762-7406

Hostel Korea

www.hostelkorea.com

> Guesthouses

Let's go to Jeju

www.letsgojeju.com

82-64-713-5505

Guesthouses are for those who want to experience Korean culture and food. This is a good opportunity to learn about Koreans as well as Korea’ s unique culture.

Myeong Dong Guest House

www.mdguesthouse.com

82-2-755-5437

Namsan Guesthouse

www.namsanguesthouse.com

82-2-953-8367

Stay Korea

www.staykorea.co.kr

82-2-336-9026

How to apply for membership A membership is issued when submitting a passport and an application, and paying 25,000 won as a membership fee. How to reserve a youth hostel room Make a reservation by phone or fax. Most youth hostels accept reservations 8 days to 6 months before the arrival day. Some youth hostels accept reservations two days before.

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> Buying and Renting a House

ACCOMMODATIONS & HOUSING

■■■Types of residence

> Accommodations

Type Apartment (Flat)

■■■Serviced Residence Hotel

Serviced Residences are available for those looking for both short and long-term stay in Korea. The fully furnished units are equivalent to nice apartment units, equipped with all the necessary amenities and public facilities including swimming pool, fitness center, restaurant and game room. The most appealing feature is the hotel-like service and affordable rates that start at 100,000 won per night, with discounts available depending on length of stay. These serviced residences are similar to condominiums in North America. Furthermore, since these residences are geared towards foreigners, they are usually located near tourist attractions or key business areas in the city. ■■■KOTRA alliance serviced residence

hotel list An increasing number of foreigners are coming to Korea. However, the increased number of people coming for both short-term and long-term stays, are leasing housing through unfamiliar Jeonse, Wolse and Galse systems. To further complicate things, having to look for housing in a favorable neighborhood through a realtor proficient in English can be harder than one might think. Another growing concern is the continual rise in rent in Korea along with the growing housing demands. We all know that serviced residences are much more convenient and comfortable for both long and shortterm stays. However, what concerns most is the high rate in comparison to what renters might pay on a monthly or yearly basis. To simplify things, KOTRA has taken steps to provide quality residence at an affordable rate. When you reserve a room through KOTRA’s Investor Support Center, you can receive 40~50% discount. 1. Select a serviced residence from the list and visit the homepage to check for details. 2. Contact the Investor Support Center at 1600-7119 to reserve a room at a serviced residence of your choice. 3. Investor Support Center will reserve and confirm reservation with the serviced residence. 4. Check-in and enjoy your stay in Korea!

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Gangbuk Area Fraser Suites Serviced Residences [http://seoul.fraserhospitality.com] 272 Nakwon-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul Hyundai Residence [www.hyundairs.com] 22-5 Chungmuro 5ga, Jung-gu, Seoul Han Suites [www.hansuites.com] 2-19 Yeajang-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul Somerset Palace [www.somerset.com] 85 Susong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Gangnam Area Dormy Inn [www.dormy.co.kr] 205-8, Nonhyun-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Stay7 [www.stay7.com] 1679-1 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Coatel [www.coatel.co.kr] 1330 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul M Chereville [www.mchereville.com] 1316-31 Seocho 4-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Provista [www.provista.co.kr] 1677-8 Seocho 1-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Seoul Residence [www.seoulresidence.co.kr] 708-16 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Casaville [www.casaville.co.kr] 945-29 Daechi-dong, Ganganm-gu, Seoul Oakwood Premier [www.oakwoodseoul.com] 159 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Human Starville [www.humanstarville.com] 606-18 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Single-family House

Villa

Studio Apartment

※Officetel (Office + Hotel)

Multi-family House

Features In residential complex with 5 stories or higher Janitor and manager on duty Stores and amenities Public parking lot (Individual House) Stand-alone structure on own lot Garden or yard Gas supplied Western-style condominium More spacious and less crowded than apartment complexes 4 stories or lower Janitor and manager on-duty One-room lay-out Gas supplied Low building No janitor or manager on-duty Public parking lot Office and apartment compound lay-out Office or residential purpose Janitor and manager available Public parking lot Small-sized apartments Low building No janitor or manager on duty Public parking lot

※ Officetels are facilities you can use as an office as well as a for residential use. These are popular among individual travelers or small-size business owners. There are five kinds of these facilities: one room, two rooms, three rooms, hotel-style one room, and apartment-style one room. These rooms are mainly available around commercial areas. Contact a real estate agent for details. - One Room Gallery [www.oneroomgallery.com] Tel. 82-2-552-4777 ■■■Purchasing a house

When seeking assistance from a real estate agent, check the agent’s credentials and experience. A real estate agent will provide comprehensive services, including the transfer and registration of ownership. It is possible in many cases to obtain a contract in English. The purchaser or renter should verify the real estate agent’ s registration card before signing any contract. (Foreign purchasers must present their alien registration card or passport at the relevant registration office.)

■■■Registration of exact dates of occupancy

When the Government endorses the rent contract, the renter is guaranteed his or her deposit when the contract expires. Address changes should be reported to the gu office (Passport and alien registration card are required.). The occupancy date of a dwelling is available from the real estate registration office, notary office, or gu office. Must present alien registration card and rental contract. Not available when the renter is a company.

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■■■In the case of breach of contract

The house owner must return double the amount of the contract money to the renter if the owner fails to fulfill the contract.

The renter shall forfeit any contract money when he or she is in breach of the contract.

District

Agency

Tel./Fax

Website/E-mail

Hana Realty Consulting

T: 82-2-442-2221 F: 82-2-427-6688

kh-seoul@daum.net

J.S. Lee Office

T: 82-2-470-0044 F: 82-2-472-4455

jiksunl@korea.com

Seocho-gu

ARM Korea

T: 82-2-598-9705 F: 82-2-598-9611

www.armkor.com info@armkor.com

Songpa-gu

Dream Real Estate Office

T: 82-2-482-2-0365 F: 82-2-402-0365

poongsukim@hanmail.net

Yeongdeung po-gu

Richensia Realty

T: 82-2-784-5655 F: 82-2-2642-4543

www.richensiarealty.co.kr

Jungang-gu

Prima Realty Office

T: 82-2-2207-5400 F: 82-2-2207-2211

jonalee@korea.com

T: 82-51-507-0049 F: 82-51-507-0049

river225@hanmail.net

Seoul

■■■Real estate agencies for foreigners

The following agents can speak English well and can provide services needed for leasing a property. They also provide services for buying or leasing an office property.

They help the leaseholder find the right person to draft an English contract as well as deal with legal issues.

Gangdong-gu

Recommended by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers District

Agency

Tel./Fax

Website/E-mail

Seoul Elite Real Estate

T: 82-2-540-3700 F: 82-2-511-9094

www.114elite.co.kr kssongkr@empal.com

New Star Realty

T: 82-2-3448-5651 F: 82-2-3448-5654

www.newstarrealty.com ceo@newstarusa.co.kr

Realty TMK Co., Ltd.

T: 82-2-538-7550 F: 82-2-538-4754

www.realtytmk.com tmk@realtytmk.com

Dave's Realty

T: 82-2-586-4400 F: 82-2-586-4534

lulupio@dreamwiz.com

Korea Realty

T: 82-2-534-4066 F: 82-2-592-3211

www.korea-realty.com korearealty@korea-realty.com

Dreamland Consulting

T: 82-2-794-0811 F: 82-2-794-9876

webmaster@seoulife.com

Global Midas Realty

T: 82-2-792-7890 F: 82-2-749-2115

www.korealty.com ks@korealty.com

International Real Estate Consulting

T: 82-2-792-7979 F: 82-2-790-8002

realty8949net@yahoo.co.kr

Busan Gangnam-gu

Yongsan-gu

Reamko Realty

T: 82-2-749-9959 F: 82-2-749-7959

europea@daum.net

Green Real Estate Consulting

T: 82-2-749-8070 F: 82-2-749-8060

www.greenrealestate.co.kr green70@hanafos.com

Yeunje-gu

A-Ram Real Estate Office

■■■Housing rental Jeonse (Key Money Deposit)

Wolse 1 (Monthly Payment + Key Money Deposit)

Wolse 2 (Advance Payment of Total Monthly Rent)

Renter is required to pay a large deposit after contracting for one or two years. Deposit should be refunded at termination of the contract. Renter should pay 10 percent of the deposit upon signing the contract. Renter should pay the remainder of the deposit The deposit will be refunded upon termination of the contract. Renter is required to make monthly payments after providing a deposit (one- or two-year contract). Deposit is ordinarily 10 to 20 times the monthly payment. Renter should pay 10 percent of the deposit upon signing the contract. Renter should pay the remainder of the deposit and provide the first monthly payment upon occupancy. The deposit will be refunded upon termination of the contract. Renter should pay all monthly payments in advance upon signing a oneor two-year contract. Renter should pay 10 percent of the total monthly payment upon contract signing. Renter should pay the remaining amount upon occupancy.

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■■■Moving

Moving companies and prices vary. Some of the more established companies take care of the entire moving process by packaging everything in empty boxes to unloading and unpacking all your belongings in your new place. This complete relocation service will obviously cost you a little more. A five ton truck will set you back 450,000~700,000 won. These companies also offer storage spaces. The other option is

calling up your neighborhood movers. If you have relatively few belongings, you can go with the standard relocation service. A mover typically shows up with his truck, and you can help the mover with loading and unloading. This method might require physical labor, but if you’re single and don’t have a lot of furniture, it’s not a bad choice. A five ton truck costs approximately 350,000 won.

Moving Companies District

Yongsan-gu

Company

Tel

Isa World Itaewon

82-2-790-3774

Allied Pickfords

82-2-796-5961

Crown Relocation

82-2-796-5717

Sunwoo Express

82-80-365-0424

Seodaemun-gu

In the past, residential areas for foreigners were centered around foreign embassies. But as a result of Korea’s rapid globalization, today foreigners can be found residing in various areas. Expatriate housing usually features spacious living rooms, ample parking, space for entertaining, and attractive views. In addition, expatriate housing is usually furnished with basic amenities, such as separate dining room and kitchen, built-in cupboards, refrigerator, dishwasher, and gas range and oven. Many expatriate residences are now wired for high-speed Internet services.

Seodaemun Express

82-2-3141-2400 82-80-402-1212

■■■Major residential areas

Hanjin Express

82-2-514-2424

Hyoseong Isa

82-80-240-2455

Residential areas for foreigners are becoming ever more diverse. Popular neighborhoods are those which offer a high-quality educational environment, comfortable living and easy access to business districts and workplaces. Many foreigners prefer neighborhoods where other expatriates reside.

Isa Theme Park

82-2-573-3651

Asian Tigers Transpack International

82-2-3489-2500

Seocho-gu Asian Relocation Management Korea

82-2-598-9705

Good Morning Isa Service

82-2-3217-2485

Seongdo Freight

82-2-379-9000

Mujigae Isa

82-2-303-2425

Myeongseong Express

82-2-394-3000

Yujin Isa

82-2-926-2424

Goryeo Isa Center

82-2-6246-4595

Pyeongchang-dong

Sinyeong-dong/Gugi-dong

Seongbuk-dong

Water Waterworks Office Seoul Metropolitan Government [http://water.seoul.go.kr/index.html, or dial 121] Gas Seoul City Gas [www.seoulgas.co.kr] 82-2-810-8000, 82-2-3665-1849 Phone dial 100 (ext. 4) Installation fee: 60,000 won + 5,200 won and up

per month If you wish to keep your current phone number, a move within the same KT telephone office district makes this possible. If the move is outside the district, it is not possible to keep your old number. Cable TV Installation fees 40,000~60,000 won. Gangnam-gu 82-2-518-3000 Seocho-gu 82-2-525-5000 82-2-365-0101 Yongsan-gu 1600-8896

application form. Mail will be forwarded to your new address for three months and will be returned to the sender after that time.

> Major Residential Areas for Foreigners

Gana Complete Relocation Service Gangnam-gu

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Mapo-gu 82-2-707-1515 Yeondeungpo-gu 82-2-678-4051 Forwarding postal mail Go to your district post office and submit an

Itaewon Itaewon Special Tourism Association: Tel. 82-2-797-7319 Designated as a special tourist zone, Itaewon is famous for shopping, with a diverse range of shops offering leather apparel, clothing, and other unique goods. Itaewon offers namebrand clothing at a discount, including five stores selling large sizes. It has become a popular international hangout for young people and avid shoppers. 3bed: Rent 3,000,000~ 5,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 6,000,000~ 8,000,000 won Ichon-dong A large number of Japanese nationals live in this neighborhood of small parks and shops that offer the conveniences of city life. Residents here can feel comfortable and cozy, while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Apartments are always in great demand in Ichon-dong. 3bed: Rent 2,500,000~ 3,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 4,500,000~ 8,000,000 won

Hannam-dong A significant number of foreign diplomatic missions are located in Hannam-dong, which is nearby Itaewon. This neighborhood is divided into UN Village and an ordinary residential district. UN Village has many large single-family houses and expensive villas. Wolse: 8 million~12 million won for detached houses; 4 million~9 million for large villas; 2 million~4 million won for medium-and small-sized apartment units Yeonhui-dong There are many one-room and two-room units and officetels available for rent here. These small units are preferred by foreign businessmen and students. 3bed: Rent 2,800,000~ 3,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 5,500,000~ 9,000,000 won Gangnam-gu / Seocho-gu These areas include Samseong-dong, Banpo-dong, Bangbae-dong and Seochodong.Of particular note, the area nearby Bangbae Middle School is home to many French nationals with a French school and grocery market situated there. There are a number of detached houses, villas and apartments for rent exclusively for expatriates. The high-rise Samsung World Center and Human Touch, both in the Gangnam area, are exclusively for foreigners. The Seocho area also has a range of high-end apartments and detached houses that are favored by expatriates. 3bed: Rent 3,500,000~ 7,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 5,000,000~ 8,000,000 won

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Pyeongchang-dong This area is known for its expensive detached houses and villas. Large houses are leased as embassy offices, while villas are rented to executives of foreign corporations. The embassies of many South American and African countries are in the Pyeongchang-dong area, which has convenient access to downtown Seoul. 3bed: Rent 3,500,000~ 4,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 7,500,000~ 9,000,000 won Seongbuk-dong This is a residential area with many large houses and expensive villas. Many of the area’s large houses are leased as embassy

buildings, while its villas are preferred by executives of multinational companies. The official residence of some European ambassadors and the Japanese ambassador are in this area, which is near the Bukak Skyway and other tourist attractions. 4bed: Rent 8,000,000~ 12,000,000 won 5~6bed: Rent 9,000,000~ 13,000,000 won Banpo/Bangbae-dong 3bed: Rent 3,500,000~ 5,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 4,500,000~ 9,000,000 won City Hall Area 3bed: Rent 3,000,000~ 6,000,000 won 4bed: Rent 4,500,000~ 8,000,000 won

> Lease Agreement Tips ■■■Rent payment

It is a general practice in Korea to make a single lump-sum payment for the lease contract period on the day of moving in or right before moving. Monthly payments are also possible in some cases. You can pay rent in U.S. dollars as well as Korean won. ■■■Contract period

A contract period is usually for a minimum period of one-year and a maximum period of three years. It is common, however, to make a lease agreement under the condition that a leaseholder might terminate the contract after staying half or more of the contract period. In this case, the leaseholder should prove reasonable cause for early termination so as to avoid paying a penalty.

services, including GS25, Family Mart, 7Eleven, and Lawsons. These stores provide this service 24 hours a day. ※ Note: Before moving in or out of a residence, you must check to make sure all bills have been paid, and that all facilities such as gas, power, and water are in good condition. ※ If you have a question about your bill, call the provider’ s customer service. ■■■Damages

Attach an appendix to the lease regarding agreements on repairs for furnishings such as the refrigerator, washing machine, drier, air conditioner, cable, satellite equipment, Internet connection, curtains, closets, and gas oven, as well as repainting and redecoration of the property leased.

the property and whether the property serves as any kind of collateral. Do not rent a property with a lien holder because you might not get your money back in case of a breach of contract by the owner. ■■■Utilities

A leaseholder is responsible for all utilities: power, gas, water, and heat. Clarify in the contract whether the owner or the leaseholder will pay for expenses related to public areas such as the parking lot and elevator. - Electricity fee: Korea Electric Power Corporation(KEPCO) [www.kepco.co.kr] - Water fee: Waterworks Office Seoul Metropolitan Government [www.kowaco.or.kr] - Gas fee: Seoul City Gas [www.seoulgas.co.kr]

■■■Early termination

Acceptable reasons for early termination, notice, and refund procedures should be clearly specified in the agreement: It is the general practice for a leaseholder to give an owner two or three months notice of intent to terminate the lease. Check a record of a property before signing a contract, check whether an owner really owns

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Where to pay utility bills - Banks, post offices, or other financial institution that accept bill payment. Bill payments may also be automatically deducted from your bank account every month. - 24-hour convenience stores: Selected convenience stores also provide bill payment

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DINING IN KOREA

K

orean cuisine has been developed throughout history and has a special taste according to each province. Korean sauces are very unique in taste. The following is intended to introduce you to special dishes served during holidays such as New Year’s Day (Seollal) and Thanksgiving Day (Chuseok), as well as dining etiquette.

> Introduction to Korean Cuisine Korean food features characteristics of both Korean and Oriental cultures as a result of frequent exchanges between Korea and its neighboring countries since ancient times. It is richly endowed with fermented foods, vegetables and grains, soups, teas, liquors, confectioneries and beverages. Kimchi and doenjang (a paste made of soybeans) are the best-known examples of Korean fermented foods, which have recently become highly recognized for their disease-prevention benefits. Korea boasts a number of vegetables and wild green dishes. The Korean meal is almost always accompanied by a big bowl of hot soup or stew, and the classic meal contains a variety of vegetables. Korean foods are seldom deep-fried like Chinese food; they are usually boiled or blanched, broiled, stir-fried, steamed, or pan-fried with vegetable oil. During the Joseon Dynasty, Confucian culture profoundly influenced Korean cuisine. The style and system of royal cuisine were elaborately refined with the representative royal foods, such as sinseollo (fancy hot pot) and gujeolpan (ninesectioned dish). Breakfast was considered an important meal during the dynasty, which lasted some 500 years. In line with the Joseon traditions, most Korean families still share specially prepared food with their relatives or neighbors when celebrating special occasions. There are more than 100 different Korean traditional foods, and each city has a unique dish. Let’s introduce some representative cuisine here. Bab (cooked rice) Rice is Korea's staple food, rising to dietary prominence around the period of the

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three kingdoms of Silla, Baekje, and Goguryeo. The country that has the most developed culture of cooked rice is Korea—Korean rice is soft, fragrant and satisfying. Koreans place important emphasis on the dining process, and rice consumption holds pride of place in this process. Its importance is represented in Korean sayings such as, "If you play with your rice spoon, you will summon forth an ominous evil," or, "You should always fully empty your rice bowl." Kimchi Kimchi was known as "Chimchae" in old Korean. At first, Kimchi consisted of vegetables fermented with salt. Later, a variety of seasonings such as pepper and fish paste were added to make it more robust and flavorful. Kimchi is an especially good food to aid in the digestion of carbohydrates. Kimchi is also helpful in preventing geriatric diseases. According to Chinese and American media, Kimchi is thought to help the body resist SARS. The types of Kimchi number nearly 1,000. Usually, ‘Kimchi’ is made from Chinese cabbage, vegetables and other seasonings. Gochujang (hot pepper paste) Gochujang is a hot paste made from soybean powder fermented with boiled rice, flour, and sticky rice powder and seasoned with salt and spicy peppers. Korean food would not be the same without this condiment and it is one of the traditional staples for every family in Korea. All the provinces in Korea have their own recipes to make this paste. There is sticky rice

Gochujang, barley Gochujang, adzuki bean Gochujang, and so on. As for regional recipes, Soonchang, Jinju, and Haenam are among the places most famous for their distinct versions of Gochujang. Ganjang (soy sauce) This sauce is widely used as a condiment in Korea, China and Japan. In Korea, the origin is traced back to the Goguryeo Period. Once fermented soybeans, the main ingredient to make Ganjang, became a popular food item, the production of Ganjang quickly followed. In the making process, soybeans are fermented for 2 to 3 days in water with an 18% salt solution and at temperatures between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius. Through this procedure, numerous enzymes, organic bacteria, proteins, amino acids, and high-protein acids are formed, along with Ganjang’s unique smell and flavor. Ganjang is known for preventing geriatric diseases. Doenjang (soybean paste) Doenjang is made from the solids left over after Gangjang is drained from its fermentation vessel. It adds a distinct flavor to many Korean staple foods. As in Ganjang, Koreans have consumed it since the Goguryeo Period. After the solid fermented soybeans are gathered, they are dried for 30 or 40 days. During the drying process, the sun, combined with the fermented soy, kills harmful bacteria and leaves carbohydrates, ferric acid, and vitamins B1 and B2 the elements that make Deonjang a unique and healthy food.

Hanjeongsik (rice, soup, kimchi, vegetables, meat, fish and various seasonings) It originated in a large family, and there are several types of Hanjeongsik. A full course is served in the higher grade restaurants while shorter menus are available at more general restaurants. Seolleongtang (soup of cow’s head, tongue, meat, internal organs and bones) This originates from the king memorial service to Heaven every spring. At that time, people used the cow, and after the service they boiled the meat and some of the bones. The broth contains amino acid, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, mineral, gristle and sulfuric acid. Kkorigomtang (tailbone, welsh onion, seasoning) Full of nutritious value, you can enjoy the meat bone as well as the soup. Galbijjim (rib bone, radish, mushroom, etc.) The mushroom in the galbijjim prevents kidney disease and works as an anticancer tonic. It is also good for preventing dementia. Bulgogi (steak and roasted meat) Roasted over a charcoal fire, this meat smells delicious and is very tender. Very popular among foreigners. Agujjim (anchovy soup, bean paste, hot pepper paste, fish) This hot and fresh dish is very good for preventing the effects of aging. Masan, a small city in the southern part of Korea, is famous for this dish.

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Samgyetang (chicken, rice, garlic, date, Insam (ginseng)) A specialty in summer, this soup is composed of Korean insam (ginseng), sticky rice, dates, garlic and other ingredients. It provides well proportioned nutrition. Jeonju Bibimbap (beef, bean sprout, various vegetables) Most vegetables are cultivated in a pollutionfree environment to retain their good protein and nutrition. Chueotang (mudfish) This is popular as a health tonic food. The soup is prepared fresh, using a base of mudfish known for its stamina increasing qualities.

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Chuncheon Makguksu (buckwheat noodles) Makguksu, made from buckwheat powder, is a unique Korean noodle. Above all, Chuncheon Makguksu is the best Korean noodle dish, originating from Gangwon-do Province. It is also known to be good for hypertension. Dubujeongol (bean-curd soup) Dubu is rich in vitamin B and E, calcium, kalium, minerals, and other nutrients. It is easy to digest.

> Dinner Theaters in Seoul Korea House [www.koreahouse.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-2266-9101~3 Dishes for the royal family in old Korea, various craftworks, traditional folk performances such as Bongsantalchum (masked dance), Salpullee (dance for exorcising an evil spirit), and Buchechum (fan dance) Course: 57,200~99,000 won Korean Buffet: 28,600~50,000 won - 1-minute walk from Chungmuro Station, Line 3 Suraon (Nolboo) [www.nolboomg.com] Tel. 82-2-595-0202 This restaurant serves tradtional Korean court meals. - A 5-minute walk from Exit 3 of Express Bus Terminal Station, Line 7 course: 24,000~79,000 won (10 percent VAT will be charged)

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a BBQ, grilled on a hot plate. A taste of these soft and tasty briskets will leave you wanting to order seconds in no time. Chadolip proudly offers scotch fillet as well as specially marinated scotch fillet among other BBQ dishes. After a BBQ meal, enjoy a bowl of naengmyeon (cold noodles) in chilled broth or spicy sauce. Traditional Korean meals such as soybean paste stew and bulgogi hot pots are also available. Located near Naksapyeong Station, exit 2, Chadoljip is a popular spot among foreigners. Address: 544 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu Tel. 82-2-790-0789 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Some English

> Korean Restaurants ■■■Seoul■■■

Korean Food Restaurants ·Jihwaja Gungjung restaurant The restaurant serves the dishes that were prepared for the royal family in old Korea. Located inside the National Theater of Korea. Full-course 51,000~130,000 won (10 percent VAT will be charged) Address: Dongguk Univ. Station, Line 3 Tel. 82-2-2269-5834~5 www.jihwajafood.co.kr

Asian Food Restaurants

·Durae If you want to dine like a ‘yangban’ (aristocrat) of times past, Durae (gathering place) will be your best bet. Address: 8-7 Insadong, Jongno-gu Tel. 82-2-732-2919 Hours: 12:00-3:00 p.m./6:00-10:00 p.m. Bilingual menu, but no English spoken.

·Sanchon The vegetables and herbs served are grown in a natural environment such as the deep mountains. People seeking such organic foods come here to enjoy it. Lunch: 22,000 won Dinner: 39,600 won Address: Exit 3 of Jonggak Station, Line 1 Tel. 82-2-735-0312 www.sanchon.com

·Son Mandu This restaurant serves hand-made dumplings and a unique mandu stew. Address: 245-2 Buam-dong Jongno-gu Tel. 82-2-379-2648 www.sonmandoo.com Hours: 11:30 a.m. -10:00 p.m

·Keungiwa Jip This restaurant serves various Korean traditional dishes and teas. Besides, if you want to look around the Korean gallery, KeunGiWa Jip is the best choice for you. Address: 127 Sogyeok-dong, Jongno-gu Tel. 82-2-722-9024 Hours: 12:00-9:30 p.m.

·Gourmet Home Traditional roots, Creative concepts This restaurant serves several course menus featuring traditional ingredients, stressing herbs and roots, but with creative flairs in the recipes. Address: Daechi-dong 901-72, Gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-568-4595 www.gomehome.co.kr Hours: 11:00-10:00 p.m.

·Chadoljip Korean roasted meat restaurant In the mood for some Korean BBQ? Try some chadolbagi at Chadoljip. Chadolbagi is thinly sliced point end beef brisket and it is enjoyed as

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·Buddha’ s Belly A popular Thai bistro and a great wine bar, too. If you had a hankering for exotic cuisine accompanied by a glass of wine or two, it was the off-Itaewon place to go — as long as you called ahead to make sure there was a seat. From its humble Veggie Hill beginnings, Buddha’s Belly has expanded into nearby Itaewon, securing for itself an outstanding location in the quickly developing alley behind Hamilton Hotel. Address: 610-5, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-793-2173 (Main) 82-2-796-9330 (Branch) Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. (Every Tuesdays off) English

·Ganga This restaurant serves mildly spiced and tasty veggie curry called Vegetable Bhaji and Tandoori food. If you are a vegetarian, it serves vegetarian dishes. Address: 610-5, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-3444-3610 www.ganga.co.kr Hours: 11:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Some English

·Moghul Usmania, a Pakistani/Indian restaurant; Moghul You can enjoy North Indian cuisine in a very unItaewon-like atmosphere. Address: 116-2 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu Tel. 82-2-796-5501 Hours: 12:00-10:30 p.m.

·Dal This restaurant serves Papads, Tandoori Chicken, Dal Makkani (creamed black lentils), Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and spud) Paneer Tikka (cottage cheese and veggies in mustard or yogurt sauce), and various curries. Address: Art Sonje Center, 144-2, Sogyeokdong, Jongno-gu Tel. 82-2-736-4627~8 Hours: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Some English

·Thai Orchid Seoul’s longest established Thai entry. There is a decent list of dishes from all over Thailand. Address: 663-2 Sinsa-dong, gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-517-1135 www.thaiorchid.co.kr Hours: 12:00-10:30 p.m. English spoken

·Bali This restaurant serves salad in a variety of sauces including a peanut sauce and chili sauce. Barbequed meat of chicken and lamb and other menus are nicely presented and very enjoyable. Address: 116-14 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu. In the alley behind the Hamilton Hotel, across from the Le Saint-Ex. Tel. 82-2-749-5271 Hours: 12:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. English Menu

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·Swagat This restaurant serves Masala Utapam (a fish dish with rice and potato), Plain Dosa (a rolled crepe), Fish Masala , Egg Curry and so on. Address: 83-11 Nonhyeon 2-dong, Gangnam- gu. Tel. 82-2-511-0207 Hours: 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 5:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. English spoken

·Salam and Aik Salam which is owned by a Korean Muslim is famous for its Turkish food. Varied Kebabs are very enjoyable. If you walk 30 or so meters up the road, there is another Turkish restaurant named AIK. This restaurant serves Daal, Tandoori, Mutton and Koi Fish together with Kebabs. Address: 732-21 hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu. Salam: Tel. 82-2-793-4323 www.turkeysalam.com Hours: 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. No English AIK: Tel. 82-2-795-2487 Hours: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Some English

Chinese Food Restaurants ·Pazin This restaurant serves one of the finest Chinese menus, including Spring Rolls with various ingredients, Fried Flounder with Mandarin Sauce, and Pan Salted King Prawns. Address: 100-23 Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-3442-0087 Hours: 12:00-3:30 p.m.; 6:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. English spoken

Hotel Tel. 82-2-793-0802 www.holeechow.co.kr Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. English spoken

·Wanchai This restaurant serves hot Chinese foods. Fried Clams with Black Bean and Chili is the most famous dish in this restaurant. Address: 5-35 Changcheon-dong Seodaemun-gu. Tel. 82-2-392-7744/392-0302 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. English spoken

Japanese Food Restaurants

This restaurant specializes in sushi menus and a set menu called Jeonksik, which is composed of fresh meaty fish, sea urchin, and oyster. Address: 302-65 Dongbuichon-dong, Yongsan-gu Tel. 82-2-793-7733 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; 5:30 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Some English

·Domo This restaurant serves sashimi, Californian rolls, Fried shrimp, Gyutatakki and so on. Address: 2 flr., Jungsan Bldg., 362-4 Seogyodong, Mapo-gu Tel. 82-2-333-3213 Hours: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m. English menu

Western Food Restaurants ·New Hama (Seoul Plaza Hotel) This restaurant serves almost all varieties of Japanese food. Also, unlike other Japanese restaurants, it serves quite a bit hot dishes using teppan (Japanese hot plate used for grilling slices of meat, various sauces and veggies). Address: Seoul Plaza Hotel Tel. 82-2-310-7349 Hours 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

·Akasaka (Grand Hyatt Hotel) Akasaka ‘Red Hill’ is famed for its a la carte menu. In addition, the menu offers a page of selections including Geikkan, Eggplant in Doenjang Sauce, and Tofu Steak. Address: Grand Hyatt Hotel Tel. 82-2-799-8164 Hours: 12:00-2:30 p.m.; 6:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

·Barlin The first authentic German food restaurant in Korea opened in August 2005. If you are looking for a place to get a real taste of Germany in a classy modern atmosphere, then Baerlin is the place for you. Address: Somerset Palace 1Fl, #85, SusongDong, Jongno-gu Tel. 82-2-722-5622 www.baerlin.co.kr Hours: 11:30a.m.-11:30p.m. English spoken; German spoken

Address: 656-15 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu Tel. 82-2-546-9621 Hours: Dinner only Some French spoken

·Gecko’ s Garden Spanish-style tapas in relaxing surroundings. Enjoy traditional menu and discover a new culinary favorite from daily specials. Mouthwatering aromas and fresh flavors are sure to please. Tel. 82-2-790-0540 www.geckosterrace.com Hours: 12:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

·Le Saint-Ex There is a limited menu and daily specials. If you are looking for a charming mix of ambience, food, drink and price, St-Ex marks the spot. Address: In the alley behind the Hamilton Hotel Tel. 82-2-795-2465 Hours: 12:00-3:00 p.m.; 7:00-9:30 p.m. English spoken; French spoken

·L’ Amitie When it comes to French dining, L’Amitie is the height of exclusivity. This restaurant serves several French gourmet dishes including Rack of Lamb and Roast Sea Bream.

·Hana

·Ho Lee Chow Noodles here are a must. Ho Fun (Flat Noodles) in Black Bean Sauce and the Special Chow Mein are noodle specialties served in the restaurant. Address: 2F Hamilton Hotel, 119-25 Itaewondong, yongsan-gu At the left end of the alley behind the Hamilton

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Italian Cuisine

> International Cuisine

Name (Area)

American Cuisine (Family Restaurant) Name (Area) Bennigan’s (Gangnam) Outback Steakhouse (Gangnam) Sizzler (Cheongdam-dong) T.G.I. Fridays (Gangnam Station) Vips (Gangnam Station) Tony Roma’s (Yeouido) Marche (Trade center) Carnestation (Gangnam)

Tel 82-2-3481-6500 (www.bennigans.co.kr) 82-2-3445-4701 (www.outback.co.kr) 82-2-3442-6471 (www.sizzler.co.kr) 82-2-3477-0321 (www.tgif.co.kr) 82-2-558-7415 (www.ivips.co.kr) 82-2-783-4130 (www.tonyromas.co.kr) 82-2-6002-6890~3 (www.marche.co.kr) 82-2-557-1239 (www.carnestation.co.kr)

Japanese Cuisine Name (Area) Ariake (Hotel Shilla) Kisoya (Samseong dong) Irodori (Renaissance Seoul Hotel) Hakone (Grand Inter-Continental Hotel) Wako (56 floor of 63 building) Domo (Hong Ik Univ.) Chinchin(Hong Ik Univ.) Seoulin (Sinsa-dong) Ikiiki (Mugyo-dong) Genbei (Hyehwa-dong) Kansai (Near Yonsei University)

Tel 82-2-2230-3356 82-2-556-7739 (www.kisoya.co.kr) 82-2-2222-8659 82-2-559-7623 82-2-789-5751~3 82-2-333-3213 82-2-334-1476 82-2-544-7055 82-2-3783-0002 (www.ikiiki.co.kr) 82-2-765-6808 82-2-332-1333

La Cucina (Itaewon) Sale e Pepe (Dongsung-dong) Il Mare (Apgujeong-dong) Fuccini (Yeoksam-dong) La Volpaia (Hannam-dong) La Tavola (Itaewon) MezzaLuna (Mugyo-dong) Bis Il Ponte Bruschetta (Samseong-dong) Hangreen (Seocho)

Thai Cuisine Name (Area) Thai Orchid (Hannam-dong) Gong (Cheongdam-dong) Silkspice (Yeoksam-dong) Little Thai (Mugyo-dong) Thai Suki (Hannam-dong)

Name (Area) La Petite France (Itaewon) The Seasons (Millennium Seoul Hilton) Le Saint-Ex (Itaewon) La Continentale (Shilla Hotel)

Tel 82-2-790-3040 (www.petitefrance.co.kr) 82-2- 317-3060 82-2-795-2465 82-2-2230-3369

German Cuisine Name (Area) Baerlin (Jongno) Deutsches Haus (Itaewon)

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Tel 82-2-517-1135 (www.thaiorchid.co.kr) 82-2-512-7958 82-2-2005-1007~8 (www.silkspice.co.kr) 82-2-3783-0770~1 (www.littlethai.co.kr) 82-2-794-2588 (www.thai-suki.co.kr)

Chinese Cuisine Name (Area)

French Cuisine

Tel 82-2-794-6005~6 (www.la-cucina.co.kr) 82-2-745-2077~9 82-2-3444-8697 (www.iilmare.com) 82-2-552-2877 (www.puccini.co.kr) 82-2-794-8235 82-2-793-6144 82-2-3783-0003 (www.mezzaluna.co.kr) 82-2-722-0520 82-2-317-3270 82-2-6002-6776 (www.bruschetta.co.kr) 82-2-3461-4141

Hyangwon (Yeonnam-dong) Sansu (Grand Hyatt Hotel) Paengnihyang (63 Building) Taepyongno Club (Taepyeongno) Arisan (Yeoksam-dong) Taipan (Grand Hilton Hotel) Ho Lee Chow (Itaewon) Mandarin (Namdaemunno) Harimgak (Jonno-gu) Great Shanghai (Koreana Hotel) Myengwon (Seocho) XingKai (Gwanghwamun)

Tel 82-2-3141-2727 82-2-799-8163 82-2789-5741 82-2-778-9222 82-2-508-0340 82-2-317-3237 82-2-793-0802 (www.holeechow.co.kr) 82-2-753-5693 82-2-558-7000 (www.harimgak.com) 82-2-2171-7869~70 82-2-525-0987 82-2-3783-0000~1

Tel 82-2-722-5622 (www.baerlin.co.kr) 82-2-794-1313 (www.deutscheshaus.co.kr)

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Swiss Cuisine Name (Area) Chalet Swiss (Itaewon) Swiss (Pyeongchang-dong)

Tel 82-2-797-9664, 796-6379 (www.altswisschalet.com) 82-2-394-5003

Mexican Cuisine Name (Area) Pancho’s (Itaewon) Casamaya (Seogyo-dong)

Tel 82-2-792-4767 82-2-326-3250 (www.casamaya.co.kr)

·Chunhachoodong Milmyeon (wheat noodles) are one of the local specialties of Busan. This restaurant serves a traditional Milmyeon made from wheat flour, vegetables, and nutritious Korean herbs. Tel. 82-51-809-8659 Address: 404-3 Bujeon1-dong, Busanjin-gu Hours: 12:00-10:00 p.m.

·Anyang Haemooltang Indian Cuisine Name (Area) Tajmahal (Itaewon) Tagore (Mapo-gu)

Tel 82-2-749-0316 (www.tajmahal.co.kr) 82-2-326-0998

Pakistani Cuisine Name (Area) Mogul (Itaewon) Usmania (Itaewon)

Tel 82-2-796-5501 82-2-798-7155

Irish Cuisine Name O’Kim’s (Chosun Hotel)

Tel 82-2-317-0388

Vietnamese Name (Area) Phohoa (Sinsa-dong) PhoTai (Yeouido) Pho Saigon (Samseong-dong)

Tel 82-2-542-5025 (www.phohoa.co.kr) 82-2-780-0908 (www.photai.com) 82-2-554-0220

Turkish Cuisine Name (Area) Salam Pasha (Gangnam)

Tel 82-2-793-4323 (www.turkeysalam.com) 82-2-593-8484 (www. pashakebab.com)

Haemooltang, a satisfying and spicy seafood stew, is the specialty of this restaurant. Tel. 82-51-505-0480 Address: 89-17 Sajik2dong, Dongnae-gu Hours: 10:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

·Dongnae Pajeon Dongnae Pajeon is a local cuisine that was offered to the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. This restaurant serves a unique roasted Pajeon, a large pancake stuffed with seafood and vegetables. Tel. 82-51-552-0792 Address: 367-2 Bokcheon-dong, Dongnae-gu www.dongraehalmaepajun.co.kr Hours: 12:00-10:00 p.m.

·San Seong Jip This restaurant's specialty is Jaechup, another local Busan specialty, a soup made from corbiculae, which is famed for combating aging and difficulties with circulation. Tel. 82-51-517-5288 Address: 876 Geunseong-dong, Geumjeong-gu Hours: 9:00a.m-11:00p.m

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Tel 82-2-2265-9964 (www.scandinaviaclub.com)

This restaurant is a representative Bokguk restaurant. Bokguk is a soup made from swellfish, or pufferfish, one of the most delicious flavors of the sea. Tel. 82-51-628-3935

Address: 18-8 Daeyeon3-dong, Nam-gu www.joins21.com/chowon

·Opera Opera is surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Haeundae Beach, and its interior is plushly decorated. One can enjoy the breathtaking view as well as the live performances held here. Tel. 82-51-746-6670 www.opera-house.co.kr Address:1510-12 Jung2-dong, Haeundae-gu

·Haeddeuneun-Jip This restaurant serves western food. Located in Haeundae Beach, the beautiful views here are in harmony with the tasty cuisine. Tel. 82-51-742-4156 Address:1533-9 Jung2-dong, Haeundae-gu Hours: 11:00 a.m -11:00 p.m.

·NaNaimo This restaurant is famous for its great steaks and beautiful four-story building. Tel. 82-51-704-0660 Address: 444-2 Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu Hours: 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. ■■■Jeju■■■

·Daewoo-Jeong This restaurant serves local rice-derived specialties. Try the rice steamed with sea urchin and top shell. For a person who wants to taste unique Korean food, this restaurant is highly recommended. Tel. 82-64-757-9662 Address: 569-27 Samdo1-dong

·Dongdo-Won This restaurant specializes in boiled scabbard fish served with vegetables and mackerel fried with green onion. These dishes are not as spicy as the usual Korean fare.

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Tel. 82-64-747-9996 Address: 260-14 Yeon-dong

Gwangju City Hall Tel. 82-62-525-2111 www.geumsoojang.co.kr

·La Vista This restaurant serves beef loin steak, pork cutlet, chicken cutlet and others Tel. 82-53-620-0300 Address: 302-11 Duryu-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

·Tamra-Jeong This restaurant serves a variety of dishes made from a type of delicious red tilefish. It also serves nearly every kind of sushi. Tel. 82-64-758-3455 Address:1075-1 Yido2-dong

·Tae-Im Jeju is famed for its pheasant dishes. Tae-Im is the place to go in order to enjoy a variety of these delectable specialties. Tel. 82-64-744-2008 Address: 76 Noheyong-dong

·Hongdo Gimgawon This restaurant is located at the rear of the Gyobo building across from City Hall and specializes in Heuksan skate. Skate is a highquality fish, and the preparation here stimulates people's appetite with both a strong and distinctive smell and a hot and spicy taste. At the door, an essay tells the owner's interesting career story. Location: Rear of the Gyobo building, across from City Hall Tel. 82-62-382-8700

·Suwon Wang Galbi Here in Gwangju, you can try the famous galbi of Suwon city. This restaurant is situated next to the Gyowongongje Hoiegwan building in Hwajeong-dong and reproduces the taste of Suwon galbi. The chef, a 20-year veteran of fine cooking, creates a pleasant and tender galbi by seasoning the beef with a simple mix of salt, sugar, and sesame oil. Main Menu: seasoned galbi, grilled galbi Location: Next to Gyowongongje Hoegwan building in Hwajeong-dong Tel. 82-62-368-2300

·Via Rome ·Moolhang This restaurant serves a unique kind of sushi named Moolhoe. Tel. 82-64-753-2731 Address: 917-7 Nohyeong-dong ■■■Gwangju■■■

·Arirang House This restaurant proudly presents 15 kinds of special courses. Among them, the four fullcourse Korean dinners are the most popular. Each dish looks like a true work of art, in line with the tradition of the city. Location: In the Geumsujang Hotel across from

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This modern yet simple restaurant is located behind the Samik Apartment Complex in Bongseon-dong. The parasols displayed in the courtyard create a romantic atmosphere, while the interior offers a good space in which to have a family dinner or a social gathering. It serves western food, spaghetti, and pizza baked in a brick oven. Location: Behind the Samik Apartment Complex in Bongseon-dong Tel. 82-62-676-9292

·Jeongabok Jeongabok faithfully follows the traditional cuisine of the Gwangdong region in China, even boasting a Chinese chef. The cuisine is focused on bringing out only the natural flavors of food.

·Yeongyeong-banjeom This restaurant serves a large number of seafood selections. The restaurant is famous for using fresh Mushroom and shrimp. Tel. 82-53-476-5599 Address: 539-32 Icheon-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu You can enjoy the colorful interior decorations of the restaurant, as well as its menu, using such ingredients as swallow's nests, shark fin, abalone, and sea cucumber. www.jeongabok.co.kr Location: In the Entercinema Building on Chungjang-ro O-ga (5th street) Tel. 82-62-233-2337

·Jungfrau This restaurant opened in 1994 and employs an excellent chef who previously worked in a firstclass hotel in Seoul. You should try his tender beef steak and plentiful full-course fish dinner. He uses pastas imported from Italy and spring water drawn from 205 meters underground. Location: On the Circular Road in Bangrim-dong Tel. 82-62-653-4800

·Tokyo This restaurant serves fresh sashimi (raw fish) and other seafood directly dispatched from East Sea on daily basis. Tel. 82-53-527-0608 Address: 747 Bon-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu ·Subok-chobap This restaurant serves sushi and raw fish Tel. 82-53-766-5346 Address: 153-5 Dusan-dong, Suseong-gu, Daegu

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·Wonjo Hyeonpung Park This restaurant serves bone stew and other Korean food. Tel. 82-53-615-1122 Address: 128-1 Ha-ri, Dalseong-gun, Daegu

·Bau Sanjang This restaurant serves pork barbecue and pork ribs with firewood. Tel. 82-53-614-3399 Address: 59-3 Eum-ri, Dalseong-gun, Daegu www.bawoosanjang.co.kr

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Guide to Living in Korea

WELCOME TO KOREA

■■■Phone transfer

Written application submission to telephone office or call [local number+0000]

Transfer cost Service type Calling address transfer

Description

Phone number revision

Cost

Domestic transfer

Transfer to the same region of KT branch

No

Transfer to other region

Transfer to other region of KT branch

No

In case of sending a technician: 14,000 won In case of not sending a technician: 10,000 won

Transfer within the same building

No

Transfer within the district

2,600 won

■■■Additional services

CID (Caller Identification Display)

COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA

> Telecommunications Facilities

Eligibility

2,800 won/ month

Family

1,500 won/ month

Subscriber registered in the name of the incorporation Business license number is registered Subscribers for the use for other than family gathering

Base fee

■■■Return of telephones

1,000 won/ month (Free for the first month)

(contract termination)

[www.kt.co.kr] Request and application: press “100” and “4” Contract documents: personal visit or fax (822-2050-9561) with alien registration card and alien bank account copy Initial subscription fee: 60,000 won (installation fee, VAT included, not refundable after contract termination) ※Subscription fee exempt for subscription renewal within 5 years after contract termination

Monthly phone bill - monthly base fee: 5,200 won (VAT not included)

Application submission to telephone office Personal application: alien registration card (official ID card), seal impression, receipt for payment Proxy application: seal impression and seal impression certificate of contract owner, proxy seal impression and ID card, receipt for payments Refund the subscription fee excluding phone bill for those who got the membership before 2001.

Bill payment - take the bill to a close financial institution (post office, agricultural cooperatives, bank, Saemaeul community bank) or to convenience stores like Seven-Eleven, Family Mart, etc. Automatic financial institution transfer: automatic payment of monthly communications fee every month from customer’s designated bank account Internet payment: log into KT (www.kt.co.kr) and other Internet banking web sites

■■■Incheon International Airport Mobile

KTF

Ordinary hours

39 won / 180 seconds

Weekdays 08:00~21:00

Discount hours

39 won / 258 seconds

Weekdays 21:00~24:00

Phonecall from an intra-city to mobile 14.50 won / 10 seconds 13.67 won / 10 seconds 12.87 won / 10 seconds

08:00~21:00 06:00~08:00 / 21:00~24:00 00:00~06:00

500 won added per each new item including arrival call or designated time information

■■■Payment

Phone Rental Service

Intra-city call fee

110

Rate

Business

Call waiting service

■■■Installation and use of telephones

Ordinary hours Discount hours Special discount

Description

Service: Mobile phone rental service and International roaming service Hours: 24 hours Location: 1st flr. Exit 10/ 3rd flr. near Check-in Counter G Tel. 82-1588-0608 This company offers services for customers who travel overseas for tour or business so that they can use a mobile phone in anywhere. After you pay by credit card at KTF Roaming

Center in the 1st floor of Incheon International Airport. (I.D. required) -Low cost for domestic telephone calls -No fee for incoming calls -Credit cards accepted -Rental phones at discount price

SK Telecom Service: CDMA, Mobile rental, International Roaming service Hours: 24hrs Location: 1st flr. Exit 6/ Between Check-in Counter E and F in the 3rd flr.

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Tel. 82-1599-2011 You can rent cellular phones while visiting Korea from SK Telecom, the first company in the world to commercialize the CDMA technology and the largest provider of mobile communication services in Korea with over 18 million subscribers. You can rent a mobile phone in the Roaming Center (1st flr.).

Rental Fee: 2,000 won per one day Hours: 7:00 a.m-10:00 p.m. Tel. 82-1566-9070 You should make a reservation for mobile rental by making a phone call or by using the website, a representative residing in the Incheon International Airport will deliver a mobile phone to you.

Price Information Item

Rates

Daily Rental Fee

1,500 won/day

Domestic call Call charges

Wide Mobile

International call

www.widemobile.com Service: mobile rental

Reference Long-term rental discount offered. in case that rental period is over, 1 month : 1,000 won/day

100 won/10 seconds International call charges + 100 won/10 seconds

Receiving a call

Free of charge

BBB interpretation service 82-1588-5644

Free of charge

Please refer to the table of Country code and international call charges

When you have difficulty in communicating with Korean, BBB volunteers offer interpretation

■■■Korea BBB Association

They offer a BBB phone service cooperated with SK Telecom.

You can download 50% discout coupon at http://www.bbbkorea.org/eng/bbbcard/coupon.html

This service is for foreign students, business people, overseas Koreans and short-term or long-term residents in Korea. You can use this service for the reasonable price without the receiving fee. ■■■Mobile phone

SK Telecom [www.sktelecom.co.kr] 82-1599-0011 01

BBB PHONE Download Visit SK Roaming center at International Airport.

02

03

(Residents in Korea can visit SK MyeongDong Branch Office) Please bring your passport, credit card and BBB coupon

Description

Rate

Subscription fee Guarantee insurance premium

55,000 won(VAT included) 10,000 won

※SK Telecom shoulders insurance fee for extending quality assurance after the insurance expiration for new subscribers who joined the service from August 1, 2002.

Rent a phone

Document preparations 04

05

Use your BBB PHONE When you have any difficulty in communicating with Koreans, call BBB interpretation service! (free of charge)

Retern the BBB PHONE and pay your phone bill (either cash or credit card when you depart Korea.

Description Ordinary Diplomat USFK troops Overseas Koreans Denizenship acquirer

Personal application

Agent application

Alien registration card, passport Passport, diplomat id certificate Passport, letter of stationary order Domestic residence report card (or alien registration card) Alien registration card

Passport, alien registration card, agent ID card Passport, diplomat id certificate, agent ID card Passport, letter of stationary order, agent ID card Domestic residence report card (or alien registration card), agent ID card Alien registration card, agent ID card

General Rate Base rate 13,000 won

Discount calling rate (as of 10 second call) 20 won (Non-discount)

13 won (Discount)

10 won (Night)

Free-of-charge 60 x10 seconds (per 10 minutes)

Jongro Rental Roaming Center Business Hours 09:00~18:00, weekend and national holiday closed

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Location SK Telecom T WORLD 290, Gwanchunldong Jongrogu

Telephone 82-2-1599-2011

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KTF [www.ktfmembers.com] 82-1588-0010

> Pay Telephones

Subscription fee Item

Price

Notes

Exemptions

Subscription fee

30,000 won/ handset

Installment payment available (return upon termination)

The disabled/war veterans/children’s welfare incorporation/ low income brackets

※No subscription fee for rejoining within the period of 16 days to 36 months after contract termination. But subscription exemption for resubscription after termination applies only once a year and succession or name transfer is impossible for the following 3 months.

■■■Coin phones

- Domestic calls only - Can make local, long distance and mobile phone calls - 70 won for a 3-minute local call - Charges vary with length of call and call destination - Insert coins and then dial

Document preparations ■■■Card phones

Description

Visitor

Document preparations

Alien

Personal Agent

Subscriber alien registration card Subscriber alien registration card, passport, subscriber signature agreement card (the same signature as in passport), agent ID card

General rate Base rate Free calling (won/month) (won/month) 13,000

10

Discount calling rate (as of 10 second call) General 18 (Ordinary)

14 (Discount)

KTF-KTF member discount 10 (Night)

17 (Ordinary)

14 (Discount)

10 (Night)

LG Telecom [www.lgtelecom.com] 82-1544-0010

- There are pay phones for phone cards, credit cards and IC cards. - Can make local, long distance, mobile phone and international calls. - Phone cards are sold in values of 2,000 won, 3,000 won, 5,000 won, and 10,000 won. - Phone cards are sold at news stands and banks.

·Joint Card and Coin Phones

Description

Rate

Subscription fee

30,000 won

·Subscription fee can be paid with cash or by credit card or installment payments. ·Subscription fee exempt for the disabled or war veterans for one phone installation with certificate submission. ·Subscription fee exempt for resubscription within 3 years under the same name after termination.

Documentation preparations Description

Personal application

Agent application

General aliens Diplomats US troops Overseas Koreans Denizenship acquirer

Alien registration card, passport Passport, diplomat ID card Passport, order of stationing Domestic residence report card (or alien registration card) Alien registration card

Passport, alien registration card, agent ID card Passport, diplomat status certificate, agent ID card Passport, letter of stationery order, agent ID card Domestic residence report certificate (or alien registration card), agent ID card Alien registration card, agent ID card

- Used the same as other public phones. - Credit cards can be used.

> Long Distance & International Calls ■■■Long distance calls

- Insert coins or card - Dial area code + telephone number (all area codes in Korea start with“0” ) - International calls can also be made with a credit card. Credit card phones are located in hotels and major buildings. Instructions are in English. - Dial area codes when making calls to wired phones using a mobile phone. ※ Area Codes Seoul (02) Gyeonggi-do (031) Incheon (032) Gangwon-do (033) Chungcheongnam-do (041) Daejeon (042) Chungcheongbuk-do (043) Pusan (051) Ulsan (052) Daegu (053) Gyeongsangbuk-do (054) Gyeongsangnam-do (055) Jeollanam-do (061) Jeollabuk-do (063) Gwangju (062) Jeju (064) ■■■International calls

Insert coins or card Dial 001, 002 or 008 + country code + area code + telephone number For example: 001 ▶ 1 ▶ 212 ▶ 123-4567 International phone service International phone charges are based on the time of the call whether dialed on a home or business direct line, wireless phone, or fax. Simply dial the country code, area code, and the telephone number you wish to call. KT [http://kt001.ktann.com] International dialing code: 001, 00727 LG Dacom [http://hi.lgdacom.net] Tel. 82-1544-0001 International dialing code: 002, 00300 (Night calling) OnseTelecom [www.onsetel.co.kr] Tel. 82-1688-1000 International dialing code: 008, 0365 ※Check phone service web sites for international calling rates. Rates vary between companies.

General Rate

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General rate

Base rate (won/month)

Free-of-charge SMS

Ordinary 9,000 Ordinary12,000

9,000 12,000

30 messages

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■■■Media contacts in Seoul

> Media & Communication

Overseas Media

■■■Satellite TV

■■■Cable TV

After installing a satellite dish and receiver, you can watch nearly 140 channels including local networks, movies, news, music, sports, and audio channels, as well as foreign channels such as German DW, French TV5, Italian RAI, Spanish TVE, Japanese NHK, and English channels, e.g., MCM (music channel), WTN, BBC, NBC, CNN, CNBC, etc. Installation fee is about 600,000 won, depending on the type of service. Satellite broadcasting reception installation companies. - Nasa Satellite Co. [www.nasa-ant.com] Tel. 82-2-717 -2256 - Seki Communication [www.sekisat.com] Tel. 82-2-2231-7989 - Skylife [www.skylife.co.kr] Tel. 82-1566-1518

Cable TV, an integrated medium of broadcasting and telecommunication, is defined as multichannel broadcasting specialized in news, movies, music, entertainment, documentaries, sports, religion, education, Baduk (Korean checkers), home shopping, regional channels and aeronautical broadcasting channels. (Cable TV currently provides a variety of additional services such as high speed Internet service, pay-per-view (PPV) service for movies and IPG.) Service providers - Korean Cable TV Association [www.kcta.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-735-6511 - C&M communications [www.cnminternet.kr] Tel. 82-1600-8896 Required documents: Applicant’s name, phone number (home and cellular phone), address, and alien registration card Plan: There are various plans including a basic plan, upgraded plan, family plan, HBO package, and the“Spice Package.”

Cable Fees

(Unit: won)

Name

Website

Tel

ABC News

www.abcnews.go.com

82-2-734-1083

AFP

www.afp.com

82-2-720-5668

AP

www.ap.org

82-2-732-7957

APTN

www.aptn.com

82-2-736-4418

CBS News

www.cbs.com

82-2-318-2711

CNN

www.cnn.com

82-2-723-8405

FEER

www.feer.com

82-2-756-1695

Fuji TV

www.fujikorea.tv

82-2-784-7429

Los Angeles Times

www.latimes.com

82-2-771-0500

Mainichi Newspaper

www.mainichi.co.jp

82-2-735-6798

NHK

www.nhk.or.jp

82-2-725-5653

Nihon Keizai Shimbun

www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

82-2-733-9856

Nishinippon Shimbun

www.nishinippon.co.jp

82-2-733-8605

NTV

www.ntv.co.jp

82-2-2061-6601

South China Morning Post

www.scmp.com

82-2-727-0253

No Contract

1 yr

2 yrs

3 yrs

Basic Fee

15,000

15,000

15,000

15,000

Converter Rental Fee

0

0

0

0

TBS

www.tbs.co.jp

82-2-771-0384

Total

15,000

15,000

15,000

15,000

TV Ashahi

www.asahi.com

82-2-733-1741

Tv Tokyo

www.tv-tokyo.co.jp

82-2-2268-3093

UPI

www.upi.com

82-2-398-3654

Wall Street Journal Asia

www.wsj-asia.com

82-2-756-1695

Yomiuri Shimbun

www.yomiuri.co.jp

82-2-733-4363

Deutsche Welle

www.dw-world.de

* VAT not excluded

Equipment Fees

(Unit: won)

Loss of Converter

Converter Deposit

Remote Control Purchase

120,000

30,000

10,000

* VAT not excluded

Installation Fees

(Unit: won)

Type of Housing

New

Additional

Removal/Transfer

House / Villa etc.

44,000

22,000

22,000

Apartment

44,000

22,000

Building / Business

Assessment

Registration Fee

Assessment None

* VAT not excluded ※ The price varies depending upon which company you chose.

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■■■High-speed Internet service fees

Korean Media Name

Website

Tel

Arirang TV

www.arirang.co.kr

82-2-3475-5000

Chosun Ilbo

english.chosun.com

82-2-724-5114

Dong-A Ilbo

english.donga.com

82-2-2020-0114

EBS

www.ebs.co.kr

82-1588-1580

Hankyoreh

www.hani.co.kr

82-2-1566-9595

JoongAng Ilbo

www.Joins.com

82-2-751-5114

KBS

www.kbs.co.kr

82-2-781-1000

Korea Herald

www.koreaherald.co.kr

82-2-727-0205

Korea Times

www.koreatimes.co.kr

82-2-724-2359

Kukminilbo

www.kukminilbo.co.kr

82-2-781-9114

Kyunghyang Shinmun

www.khan.co.kr

82-2-3701-1114

Maeil Business

www.mk.co.kr

82-2-2000-2000

MBC

www.imbc.com

82-2-780-0011

Munhwa Ilbo

www.munhwa.com

82-2-3701-5114

SBS

www.sbs.co.kr

82-2-2061-0006

Basic Service [www.kt.co.kr]

(without additional tax)

Category

3-year contract

2-year contract

XDSL/BWLL LAN (B&A) Satellite

25,500 won 23,800 won

27,000 won 25,200 won

1-year contract

28,500 won 26,600 won 30,000 won

No contract 30,000 won 28,000 won

※ You must return discounted fees when you terminate the service before the contract expiration date (including termination at the company’ s sole discretion) or when you shorten the contract period.

■■■Radio

There are many AM and FM radio stations which sometimes offer programs in foreign languages. The American Forces Network (AFN) is the only station with 24-hour English programs. Its frequencies are 1,530 AM and 102.7 FM. Internet Service: [www.ybmfm.com] (24-hour English Broadcost)

■■■High-speed internet services URL

Tel

Wireless Internet Service

www.megapass.net

100

O

www.hanaro.com

106

O

www.xpeed.com

1644-7000

O

www.borahome.net

1544-0001

O

www.dreamline.co.kr

1566-1212

X

※ Contract period One-year, two-year, or three-year basic service rate: 25,500~30,000 won per month. It does not include VAT and the modem rental fee (3,000 - 5,000 won). Rates vary for each company. Initial installation fee: 30,000 won

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> Translation/Interpretation Companies ·Lexfeel Foreign Language Service

■■■Cost

Tel. 82-2-525-2725 Specialty: Manuals www.lexfeel.com

·Interpretation service: 500,000-700,000 won for every 6 hours

Tel. 82-2-557-7496 Specialty: IT, business, Chinese translation (Mandarin, Cantonese) pentouch.co.kr

- Korean-English: 40,000 won per 240 words (25 lines) - English-Korean: 20,000 won per 240 words (25 lines) Other languages: 45,000-50,000 won per 240 words (25 lines)

·WinWin Trans. Tel. 82-2-545-3088 Specialty: Simultaneous interpretation, translation www.winwintrans.com/

·Transdotcom Tel. 82-2-416-5409 Specialty: Interpretation, Translation, 24-hour service. English-Japanese, Japanese-Chinese, French-English, etc. www.transdotcom.com

·Gatetrans Tel. 82-1544-3623 Specialty: Available in 40 languages, translation for visual material www.gatetrans.com

·Korea Herald Tel. 82-2-723-0030 Specialty: Multilingual homepages; high-profile translators Website: http://www.heraldtrans.com

·ITIC Tel. 82-2-558-3543 Specialty: Simultaneous interpretation in Chinese; interpretation, translation www.iticenter.co.kr

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Tel. 82-2-778-2028 Specialty: Translation and interpretation www.pantrans.net

·Pen Touch

·Translation

■■■Companies

·Pantrans

·Kyounghee Translation

·Trans Nara Tel. 82-2-555-0572 Specialty: English, Japanese, Chinese translation www.transnara.co.kr

·Tranny

Tel. 82-2-588-3455 Specialty: Law, medical, business translation www.khtrans.co.kr

·Seoul Translation Service Tel. 82-2-2113-2777 Specialty: Medical, accounting, patent translation www.sts.co.kr

Tel. 82-2-561-1222 Specialty: Business, website translation www.tranny.co.kr

·Hi Touch Tel. 82-2-337-4740 Specialty: Business translation www.hi-touch.co.kr/main /index2.php

·Onnuri Translation Co. Tel. 82-2-2265-2203 Specialty: Interpretation and translation for businesses www.onnuritrans.co.kr/company/company.html

·Seoul Selection Tel. 82-2-734-9567 Specialty: Culture, art, literature translation www.seoulselection.com

·Apple Trans Tel. 82-2-553-4579 Specialty: 24-hour service, resume, law, finance www.appletrans.co.kr/index.htm

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USEFUL DAILY LIVING INFORMATION ■■■Where to lease or purchase a water

purifier (mineral water companies)

> Useful Phone Numbers ■■■Directory assistance

Local (dial 114), Long-distance (dial area code plus 114): ask for English service. Directory Assistance Weekdays: 09:00~18:00, Sat.: 09:00~13:00, 120 won Weekdays: 00:00~09:00, Sat.:00:00~09:00, 13:00~24:00, Holidays: 00:00~24:00, 140 won

■■■Emergency service for foreigners

International SOS Korea Ltd. - Membership required - English and Japanese available - Tel. 82-2-3140-1924 (24 hours) To report a criminal act: Tel. 112 (English, Japanese, Chinese, French) International Crime . Drug Dealer: Tel. 82-80-999-1112, 82-80-776-2112 Fire and emergency: Tel. 119 (English, Japanese, Chinese, French) Emergency Medical Information Center Tel. 82-1339 Health and welfare center Tel. 82-129 Red Cross emergency: Tel. 82-2-3705-3705 U.S. Military Evacuation Hospital 121: Tel. 82-2-7917-5450/5545 Seoul Metropolitan Police Foreign Affairs: Tel. 82-2-738-9997/4587 Gas accidents: Tel. 82-2-3411-0019 Information for the blind: Tel. 82-2-700-2060 Passport ARS service: Tel. 82-2-733-2114

Seoul Help Center for Foreigners - Tel. 82-2-731-6800~2

■■■Permanent residence service

Investor Support Center: Tel. 82-2-3460-7119 Information on foreign exchange rate: Tel. 82-2-775-5550(4) Relocation service provider (Yellow Page Korea Co., Ltd.) - Tel. 82-2-725-0411 Job Help System for Expats in Seoul [http://jobs.seoul.go.kr]

■■■Housemaids and gardener service

Dowayo: [www.dowayo.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-542-9292 YWCA: [www.ywca.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-774-9702~7 Help Service Korea: [www.hnskorea.com] Tel. 82-2-3147-1302

■■■Repair shops for electronics

Panasonic Service Center [http://www.panasonic.co.kr] Tel.82-1588-8452 SONY A/S Center [http://scs.sony.co.kr] Tel. 82-1588-0911 Philips A/S Center [www.philips.co.kr] Tel. 82-80-600-6600 Whirl Pool Korea [www.whirlpoolkorea.com] Tel. 82-2-424-2133 Exit 3 of Itaewon Station, Subway line 6

Jejusamdasu [www.samdasoo.or.kr] Tel. 82-64-780-3300 Pulmuonesaemmul [www.pulmuonesaemmul.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2140-8700 Jinroseoksu [www.jinroseoksu.co.kr] Tel. 82-1588-7888 Eviankorea [www.eviankorea.com] Tel. 82-80-342-0045

K.F.Rent [www.kfrent.com] Tel. 82-2-798-3737/6667 Service: Furniture, home appliances (air-conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers etc.)

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lease or sale Woongjin Coway [www.coway.co.kr] Tel. 82-1588-5100 ChungHo Nais [www.chnais.com] Tel. 82-32-671-6890

> Garbage Disposal ■■■Daily garbage disposal

General waste coming from houses and offices should be put into municipality-issued plastic bags and placed at collection sites on scheduled dates to be picked up by garbage collectors. ■■■Food waste

·Warning Food waste should be drained of all fluids. Plastic bags, shells, toothpicks, wooden chopsticks, animal bones, plastics, metal goods, bottles, papers, eggshells, etc. should not be mixed in with food waste.

·Detached Houses Food waste should be placed in containers (usually a plastic bag or container) designated by each area and then left outside for collection.

·Apartments, Other Multi-unit Residences Food waste must be taken and dumped into large food waste receptacles generally found in the parking lot. ■■■How to deal with recycle bins

■■■Furniture rental

■■■Water purifiers and air cleaners for

Collecting recyclables is an effective means of reducing environmental pollution. Recyclable goods are divided into five different groups: paper, glass, scrap iron, cans and plastic. Apartment residents put these into the assigned

collection boxes (according to items). Individual residents gather recyclable items at designated places twice every week. Paper: Tie newspapers, calendars, magazines, or notebooks in 30 cm bundles. (Ensure cartons are cleaned before disposing.) Glass: Wine, soft drinks and medicine bottles must be cleaned before disposing. Scrap metal: Metal chairs, stainless steel should be collected separately. Cans: Beer, soft drink and powdered milk cans should be compressed before throwing away. Plastics: Detergent and shampoo containers should be disposed only after rinsing with water. Broken bottles, glass, etc.: Special bags or municipality-issued plastic bags ■■■Where to purchase trash bags

Supermarkets and grocery stores carry all trash bags such as trash bags for food or other waste. The price of trash bags vary depending on size and function. Each district uses different bags. You must buy bags in your district, as bags from other districts cannot be used. White bags for domestic use in private households in 5, 10, 20 and 50 liter sizes. Light blue bags for public use in 50, 70 and 100 liter sizes. Orange bags for business use in 20, 50 and 100 liter sizes.

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- Plastic bag prices dedicated to food garbage

·Yongsan Electronics Market

Norm

2L

3L

5L

10L

Price

50 won

70 won

100 won

180 won

■■■Disposing of large-sized items

·What is a large-sized item? Refrigerators, televisions, washing machines, air conditioners, wardrobes, sofas, tables, pianos, furniture, and other items that are not suitable for regulation-sized bags.

·Procedures for Disposal Notify dong office, sanitation company or gu office and pay fee in advance.

If recycling, call the Center for Recycling or other collection source.

·Fees (won) -

Refrigerator: 4,000 ~ 8,000 Television: 3,000 ~ 5,000 Washing machine: 3,000 Closet: 10,000 ~ 15,000 Desk: 4,000 ~ 7,000 Piano: 15,000

> Shopping for Daily Necessities ■■■Discount chain stores

The following is a major supermarket chain but besides this particular chain, there are plenty of shopping plazas and supermarkets around the city. Kim's Club (New Core Outlet) [www.kimsclub.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-530-5000 (24-hours a day) E-Mart [www.shinsegae.com] Tel. 82-2-380-1234 Home Plus [www.homever.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3016-1500 Samsung Home Plus [www.homeplus.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3459-8000 (All day) Lotte Mart [www.ilottemart.com] Tel. 82-2-411-8000 Costco Korea [www.costco.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2679-1234 Gyungdong Yangnyeong Market Tel. 82-2-965-2239 Yangjae-dong Flower Market [www.yfmc.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-579-8100

·Returns Generally, if you cannot exchange your purchase with the same product, you can choose a similar product and pay the difference or request a refund. Products purchased during a sale event can be exchanged for the same product at no extra charge.

·Refunds Generally must be accompanied by the receipt or proof of purchase. The seller is responsible for providing free repairs during the period of the product’s warranty. However, a seller is not responsible for repairs stemming from carelessness or natural disasters, or goods purchased from unauthorized shops. The following organizations offer consumer advice or resolve consumer issues: Consumer Protection Board, Consumers Union of Korea, YMCA, and Citizens’ Alliance for Consumer Protection of Korea. ■■■Electronic goods

■■■Returns or refunds

You cannot return or refund a product purchased without a receipt.

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Most houses in Korea use 220 volts, matching most home appliances sold in supermarkets or shopping centers. (Electric home appliances using 110 volts require a transformer or converter.)

Tel. 82-2-713-8882

[www.yongsan.com] Yongsan Station, Subway line No.1/ Sinyongsan Station line No. 4 This is one of the large electronics shopping centers.

kinds of musical instruments, including traditional musical instruments, electronic musical instruments, and amplifiers. This arcade is located in the direction of SC Jeil Bank and accessible from Jongno 3-ga Station, line 5, exit 5.

·Namdaemun Market ·Techno Mart [www.tm21.com] Tel. 82-2-3424-0114 Gangbyeon Station, Subway line No. 2 Techno Mart is a large shopping center that has a shopping mall and discount stores where a total of more than 2,000 electronic products shops are located from the 1st to 8th flr.

·Hi Mart [www.himart.co.kr] Tel. 82-1588-0070 Hi Mart Bldg. 509 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Hi Mart is one of the biggest electronics and home appliance chains around. A large number of shops spread around the city provide convenience for shoppers. ■■■Market

·Gwangjang Market [www.kwangjangmarket.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2267-0291~2 This is a wholesale market selling texture for the hanbok (traditional Korean costume), suit, and western-style dress. This market is designated as a world tour course. A variety of items, including children’s hanbok and showy and charming items captivate customers. Jongno 5-ga Station, line 1.

·Noryangjin Fish Market [www.susansijang.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-814-2211~2 This is the largest inland fish market. Customers can buy fish at retail prices and eat raw fish at the market. Excellent restaurants in the area abound with provision of fresh seafood from the market. Noryangjin Station, line 1.

·Nagwon Musical Instrument Arcade [www.enakwon.com] Tel. 82-2-742-4020 Nagwon Musical Instrument Arcade sells all

[www.indm.net] Tel. 82-2-991-7718 Compared to Dongdaemun Market, many features of old market remain in Namdaemun Market. Aging buildings with shabby appearances contain shops that sell cutting-edge electronic appliances, including camera equipment. Customers can buy bestselling items (mainly food) from all over the world at the imported goods market in Namdaemun Market.

·Dongdaemun Market [www.dongdaemunsc.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2262-0114 This market is renowned as an inexpensive fashion town popular among young people. One can witness a mind-boggling number of shops and booths in the hectic shopping centers such as Cheongdaemun, Doota, and Migliore. Dongdaemun Station, line 1.

·Gyungdong Yangnyeong Market [www.kyungdongmart.com] Tel. 82-2-969-4793 Located in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, customers can find all kinds of pharmaceutical products in this market. There are thousands of businesses related to oriental medicine. In this market, transactions of oriental medicine materials are made directly and customers can buy them at discounted prices. Recently, Museum of Oriental Medicine was founded. Jegi Station, line 1.

·Yangjae-dong Flower Market [www.yfmc.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-579-8100 This is the largest flower market in the nation. Wholesale transactions are mainly made through auctions. However, customers can purchase cheap and fresh flowers at flower shops in the market. Yangjae Station, line 3.

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> Fee Index 1. Maintenance Charge

4. Cable Television

This depends on where you live and what kind of house you live in. Maintenance charges consist of security fees, garbage collection, building lights, and building clean-up fees. House Size

Charge

66-99 sq.m (20-30 pyeong)

50,000-100,000 won

99-132 sq.m (30-40 pyeong)

100,000-150,000 won

132-165 sq.m (40-50 pyeong)

150,000-200,000 won

165-198 sq.mt (50-60 pyeong)

200,000-250,000 won

198 sq.m~ (60 pyeong +)

250,000 won

Installation fee Antenna, Receiver Sky Life

40,000 won

22,000 won

Sky Family: 20,000 won/month Sky Movie: 14,000 won/month

Cnm

40,000 won

2,000 won

Basic: 8,000 won/month

路Example of cable television charges for a household in Yongsan-gu

You can pay your utilities in two ways, depending on the terms of your lease. You can either pay each utility separately or include all the utility fees in a general management fee or maintenance fee, payable directly to your leasing agent. This fee consists of gas, water, and electricity fee. Charge

66-99 sq.m (20-30 pyeong)

200,000-210,000 won

99-132 sq.m (30-40 pyeong)

210,000-280,000 won

132-165 sq.m (40-50 pyeong)

280,000-350,000 won

165-198 sq.mt (50-60 pyeong)

350,000-420,000 won

198 sq.m~ (60 pyeong +)

420,000 won

Service

Installation Fee

Subscription Fee

44,000

4,000

Supply version

44,000

8,000

Saving version

44,000

12,000

Basic version

44,000

15,000 *VAT excluded

5. Internet Service

KT Megapass SK broadband

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Charge

Bottled water

5,000-7,000/5 gallon

Water purifier (rental)

15,000-30,000 won/month

Water purifier (purchase)

500,000-1,000,000 won

(won/month) Antenna, Receiver

Payment Megapass Special: 38,000

30,000

8,000 Megapass Light : 30,000 Optic LAN: 33,000

30,000

Tap water in Korea is adequate for drinking, but using bottled water or filtration equipment such as a water purifier will improve the quality. Water Source

(won/month)

Compulsory version

Installation Fee

3. Water

Economic: 12,000 won/month

*There are a number of regional cable television companies. Charges differ per type of service. *The price varies depending upon which district you live.

2. Utilities

House Size

Payment

8,000 Speed LAN: 28,000 *VAT excluded

6. Phone Line Installation You can apply to have a phone line installed by going to a local telephone office with your passport, or by mailing/faxing a copy of your passport. The installation fee is 60,000 won, and the basic monthly charge is 5,200 won.

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12. Taxi Fare (Won)

7. Electricity Fees Base Charge (per house)

·General Taxi Basic fare: 1,900 won Additional fare: After the first 2km, 100 won for each additional 168 m

Usage charge (Won/Kwh)

Less than 100kWh

370 won

Initial 100KWh

55.10

101~200kWh

820 won

Up to following 100KWh

113.80

201~300kWh

1,430 won

Up to following 100KWh

168.30

301~400kWh

3,420 won

Up to following 100KWh

248.60

401~400kWh

6,410 won

Up to following 100KWh

366.40

Over 500kWh

11,750 won

Over 500kWh

643.90

(won)

8. Gas Usage Rate Basic charge per month

840

Gas used for heating

640.68

Gas used for heating

646.13

9. Water Rate Under 0~30 30~40 40~50 Over 50

13. Highway Toll Fees (Won)

Sewage 160 380 380 580

*If you are renting a studio or one-room flat, you will be asked to pay around 5,000 won per month to your landlord for water usage.

10. Bus Fare (Won) T-money card - This transportation card is for use on subways, taxis and buses in seoul. They can be purchased and charged at any subway station and most convenience stores. Just look for the Tmoney sign. (www.t-money.co.kr) Discounts - Transportation rates for passengers using the T-money card are discounted. In addition, passengers may transfer between buses and subways and only transfer rates. Bus type (Color)

City bus (Blue&Green)

Adult

Youth

(won) Seoul ~ Busan (395Km)

Small

Medium

Large

Cargo truck

Vocational truck

Micro

18,100

18,400

19,100

25,300

29,800

9,050

Seoul ~ Daejoen (138Km)

Basic charge 1,080 (won) water supply 320 510 570 790

·Deluxe Taxi Basic fare: 4,500 won for the first 3 km Additional fare: 200 won for 205m or 50 seconds if the speed drops below 15 km/h

Child

Cash

Pass

Cash

Pass

Cash / Pass

1,000

900

1,000

720

450

Regional shuttle bus (Yellow&Green)

700

600

550

480

350

Deluxe seat bus

1,800

1,700

1,800

1,360

1,200

Small

Medium

Large

Cargo truck

Vocational truck

Micro

7,500

7,700

7,900

10,400

12,100

3,750

Seoul ~ Gwangju (295Km) Small

Medium

13,900

14,100

Large

Cargo truck

Vocational truck

Micro

14,600

19,300

22,700

6,950

Seoul ~ Gangreung (210Km) Small

Medium

Large

Cargo truck

Vocational truck

Micro

9,700

9,900

10,200

13,400

15,700

4,850

14. ATM Fees (Won) During bank business hours: free~1,000 won After bank business hours: 1,200~1,500 won Example: If you are a Woori Bank cardholder

·At Woori Bank During business hours: Free After business hours: 500 won

·At other banks During Business Hours: Withdrawal of less than 100,000 won – 1,000 won fee During Business Hours: Withdrawal of over 100,000 won - 1,500 won fee After business hours: Withdrawal of less than 100,000 won - 1,500 won fee After business hours: Withdrawal of over 100,000 won - 2,000 won fee

11. Subway Fare (Won) Subway fares start at 900 won for all trips less than 10 km. From 10 km to 40 km, an additional 100 won is charged for every 5 km. After 40 km, an additional 100 won is charged for every 10 km. Subway commuter pass - Good for 30 days after purchase for a total of 60 rides. Fares vary according to the type of tripe. Passes for use in seoul are available for 39,600 won.

Adult Youth Child Free

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Transportation Card

Ticket

900 720 450

1,000 1,000 500 Senior Citizen (over 65) and Disabled

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TAXES arious taxes in Korea include real estate acquisition tax, registration tax, resident’s tax, vehicle tax, education tax, and property tax. Please contact the tax office for more details. Seoul Local Tax Information (SLOTI) Tel. 82-2-3707-8617/ 8633 National Tax Service [www.nts.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-397-1200

V

> National Taxes ■■■Internal Taxes

Direct Taxes Income Tax A person who has a domicile or has resided in Korea for one year or longer is subject to income tax on all income derived from sources both within and outside Korea. Korean public officials, directors and personnel engaged in overseas service on behalf of an employer who is a Korean resident, or a domestic company are deemed to be residents of Korea. A person who is not a resident of Korea is deemed a non-resident and is subject to income tax only on income derived from sources within Korea. Global and scheduler income taxation Income derived by residents and nonresidents is subject to global and scheduler taxation. Under global taxation, real estate rental income, business income, wages and salaries, temporary property income, pension income, and“other income”are aggregated and taxed progressively. Interest and dividends were taxed globally until 1997, after which they were temporarily excluded from global taxation. A combined income of dividend and interest exceeding 40 million won earned by a married couple is subject to global taxation. Currently, interest and dividends are subject to a withholding tax of 15 percent. A resident who has global income, retirement income, capital gains, or timber income during the applicable taxable period is required to file a return on the respective tax base between May 1 and May 31 of the following year.

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Corporate income Companies that are subject to corporation tax in Korea can be classified into two types: domestic or foreign and for profit or non-profit. For taxation purposes, a company with its head or main office in Korea is deemed to be a domestic company and is liable to tax on its worldwide income. Otherwise, it is considered to be a foreign company, and the tax liability of foreign companies is limited to Korean-source income.

tax. - A person who manufactures or imports taxable goods (for example, air conditioners, slot machines, luxury furniture/carpet, or oil products). - A person who sells Class 4 taxable goods (for example, jewelry - excluding diamonds for industrial use, unprocessed original stones pearl, tortoise-shell, coral, amber and their products) - Operators of such taxable places as horse race courses, bicycle race courses, slot machine parlors, golf courses, casinos, nightclubs, etc. As for tax rates, 20 percent shall be levied on such items as jewelry, precious metal products, expensive fur products, luxury cameras and golf products and yachts; 15 percent on electric refrigerators, electric washing machines, color TVs and coffee; and 10 percent on drinks and“health products.”

> Local Taxes

Indirect Taxes Value-added tax A person who engages in the supply of goods or services independently in the course of business, whether or not for profit, is liable to pay value-added tax. Taxpayers including individuals, corporations, national and local governments, associations of local authorities, any bodies of persons, and unincorporated foundations of any other organizations are generally subject to valueadded tax. The current rate of value-added tax is 10 percent. Where the tax rate is applicable on the VAT exclusive price, a 10 percent rate is applied. However, in the case of application on the VAT inclusive price of the retailers, the tax rate becomes 10/110. Where VAT is not separately collected at the time of transaction, the tax rate of 10/110 is applicable on the VAT inclusive price. Special Excise Tax Any person who falls under one of the categories below is liable to pay special excise

Local taxes are levied on local residents or business establishments to meet financial requirements of local self-governing bodies. ■■■Province Taxes

Acquistion Tax This tax is levied on persons acquiring real estate, motor vehicles, heavy equipment, trees, boats, aircraft, golf memberships, timesharing memberships, and health club memberships through purchase or inheritance. As for tax rates, 2 percent of the value of the acquired property is imposed, but 10 percent is imposed in the case of acquiring a villa, golf course, high-end house, luxury entertainment place or luxury boat. Any person acquiring these items is required to notify the local government within 30 days after acquisition and pay taxes on a voluntary basis. Otherwise, a surcharge of 20 percent will be imposed. Anyone who resells such items without paying tax, will be subject to a heavier taxation of 80 percent.

Registration Tax Persons who register particulars concerning acquisition, creation, transfer, alteration, or lapse of property rights, or other titles in the official book are liable to pay registration tax. ■■■City & County Taxes

Inhabitant Tax There are two types of inhabitant tax; for individuals with their own domicile and for corporations with their offices in a city or county (including individuals having an office or a place of business larger than a specific size, i.e., whose gross receipts are 48 million won or more in the immediately preceding calendar year). Individuals are required to pay 1,000 won to 4,500 won a year, depending on where they reside. For example, persons living in a city with more than 5 million people shall pay the highest amount of 4,500 won. Corporations shall pay 5,000~500,000 won. Corporations with capital of more than 10 billion won and employing over 100 people shall pay 500,000 won. The following are exempt from per capita inhabitant tax: State and local autonomous bodies, foreign government agencies and international organizations, and foreign personnel working in foreign government agencies or international organizations based on reciprocity. The collectible minimum for inhabitant tax is 2,000 won. - Property Tax This tax is levied on buildings, vessels, aircraft and heavy equipment. Tax rates differ according to the type of property. - Automobile Tax The automobile tax differs based on the vehicle’s type, size and usage. ※ For more information, access the homepage of the National Tax Service [www.nts.go.kr]

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BANKING & POSTAL SERVICES

Types of Income

Details * One who receives salary periodically (only if monthly income is over 850,000 won)

* Labor income withhold receipt * A taxation seal of grade A income tax * A copy of automatic transfer bankbook of salary * A computerized salary statement * A certificate of national pension payment * Please bring one of items listed above

Business income

* One who earns income from Commercial business, Service, Agriculture, Industry, and others (only if monthly income is over 850,000 won)

* A certificate of income amount payment * A receipt of income amount payment * A receipt of health insurance payment or a copy of automatic transfer bankbook of health insurance * A copy of business license (authentification and permission) and a document that certifies income * Please bring one of items listed above

Asset income

* For the customer who pays rent asset and property tax (only if monthly income is over 500,000 won)

* Certified copy of corporate registration and income amount payment certificate * Certified copy of corporate registration and income amount payment receipt * Certified copy of corporate registration and property tax payment certificate or property tax payment receipt * Ceritified copy of corporate register or land and building management ledger * Sales plan * Please bring one of items listed above

* An annuitant, banking income earner, KEB customer, housewife, clergy, foreigner (only if monthly income is over 500,000 won)

* For annuitant, a document that certifies the amount of annuity * For banking income earner, a document that ceritifies incomes from interest or a copy of bankbook * For KEB customer, a copy of bankbook or a print from data system * For housewife, a document that certifies the income of spouse * For clergy, a document that certifies identity * For foreigner, a document that certifies social position or income.

> Bank Accounts & Credit Cards ■■■Opening a bank account

- Both resident and non-resident foreigners can open a bank account. - A resident foreigner is eligible to stay in Korea for 6 months or more. A non-resident foreigner is one who is eligible to stay for less than 6 months. - Those wanting to open a bank account are required to visit the bank in person.

·Types of Bank Accounts - Current, ordinary deposit, on-call deposit, time deposit, and installment deposit

·Tax and Interest - For residents, both tax and interest rates are calculated under Korean law. - For non-residents, the tax rate is based on the laws of their home country, and the interest rate is calculated under Korean law.

Documents to submit

Labor income

·Required Documents - Passport or alien registration card

■■■Credit card issuances Korean banks and credit card companies issue credit cards affiliated with international brands to foreigners. Each company has its own regulations for qualification. Usually, there is no problem for those who employed by a company listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. Foreigners who have an account with a Korean bank can apply for credit cards of the brands that the bank is affiliated with such as VISA, Master Card or JCB. American Express and Diners Club cards are issued only through the following-mentioned card companies or local branches of foreign banks.

Others

VISA: 82-2-524-9827 l Master Card: 82-2-398-2200 l Diners Club: 82-2-222-6100 l American Express: 82-2-552-7600 l JCB: 82-2-755-4977

·Requirements To apply for a credit card, the foreign applicant must satisfy standards of issuing card. - Foreigner Registration Card with 3×4 photo, a certificate to verify you holding office, and a certificate of tax payment are a must. - Foreigner Forms to submit different documents according to occupation (Refer to the Reference below)

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■■■Credit card companies Credit card company

Tel

Master Card

82-2-398-2200

American Express Card

82-2-399-2929

JCB Card

82-2-755-4977

BC Card

82-2-520-4114

Samsung Card

82-2-2000-8000

Shinhan Card

82-2-3420-7000

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■■■Securities

Name

·Investment Registration Every foreigner shall, when intending to acquire or dispose of any of securities for the first time, register his or her personal details with the Financial Supervisory Service, in advance. * Foreigners who have an address or place of abode for more than six months in Korea do not need an issued certificate of investment registration.

·Opening of Accounts Every foreigner shall, when intending to open a trading account for securities investment with a securities company, open an account separately for each class of invested securities in such manner as to be determined by the Governor.

·Custody of Securities Every foreigner shall keep the acquired securities in custody of the KOSDAQ, foreign exchange banks, securities companies, management companies, futures trading companies, or internationallyrecognized foreign custody institutions.

Country USA

·Required Documents: Passport or alien registration card ·Financial Supervisory Service: www.fss.or.kr

Japan

China United Kingdom

France

Switzerland Germany Singapore

■■■Korean banks Name The Bank of Korea Kookmin Bank Industrial Bank of Korea Korea Exchange Bank Export-Import Bank of Korea Korea Development Bank Hana Bank Woori Bank

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URL www.bok.or.kr www.kbstar.com www.ibk.co.kr www.keb.co.kr www.koreaexim.go.kr www.kdb.co.kr www.hanabank.co.kr www.wooribank.com

Tel 82-2-759-4114 82-2-783-9653 82-2-729-6114 82-2-783-8134 82-2-3779-6114 82-2-786-8503 82-2-2002-1111 82-2-2002-3000

Tel

www.citibank.co.kr www.scfirstbank.com www.nonghyup.com www.suhyup.co.kr www.shinhanbank.co.kr www.pusanbank.co.kr www.daegubank.co.kr www.kjbank.com www.kyongnambank.co.kr www.jbbank.co.kr www.e-jejubank.com

82-2-3455-2114 82-2-3702-3114 82-2-2224-8114 82-2-2240-2114 82-2-756-0505 82-51-642-3300 82-53-756-2001 82-62-239-5000 82-55-290-8000 82-63-250-7114 82-64-720-0200

■■■Foreign banks

·Appointment of Standing Agent Any foreigner may appoint a standing agent among custody institutions and shall not have any person other than such standing agent represent or act for him in exercising the right of the acquired securities and in handling the matters related thereto.

URL

Citi Bank SC First Bank National Agricultural Cooperative Federation National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives Shinhan Bank Pusan Bank Daegu Bank Kwangju Bank Kyongnam Bank Jeonbuk Bank Jeju Bank

Holland Australia India Pakistan Jordan Philippines Iran

URL

Tel

JP Morgan Chase Bank CitiBank, N.A. American Express Bank Bank of America The Bank of New York State Street Bank and Trust Company Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation The Yamaguchi Bank (Pusan Branch) The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi Mizuho Corporate Bank Bank of China Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Standard Chartered Bank HSBC (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp.) Barclays Bank PLC Credit Agricole Indosuez BNP Paribas Union de Banques Arabes et Francaises Societe Generale Credit Suisse First Boston Bank UBS AG Deutsche Bank AG The Development Bank of Singapore United Overseas Bank ABN-AMRO Bank ING Bank, N.V. Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. Indian Overseas Bank National Bank of Pakistan Arab Bank Plc. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company Bank Mellat

82-2-758-5114 82-2-3455-2114 82-2-399-2902 82-2-2022-4500 82-2-399-0001~6 82-2-3706-4500 82-2-732-1801 82-51-462-3281 82-2-399-6400 82-2-756-8181 82-2-399-0368 82-2-755-5688 82-2-399-6400 / 6494 82-2-2004-0000 82-2-2126-2700 82-2-3700-9500 82-2-317-1700 82-2-3455-5300 82-2-2195-7777 82-2-3707-8952 82-2-3702-8888 82-2-724-4500 82-2-6322-2630 82-2-739-3916~9 82-2-2131-6000 / 6400 / 6580 82-2-317-1800 82-2-730-3152~60 82-2-753-0741 82-2-732-0277 82-2-775-4290~3 82-2-779-2751~2 82-2-2007-6700

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> Post Office [www.koreapost.go.kr] When mailing a letter, a postcard or a small package, put it in a red mail box on the street (item must have proper postage), or visit a post office. (Tel. 82-1300)

tourist sites. Exchange rate varies everyday by bank Required documents: Passport ■■■Remittance

■■■Postal service

Local mail: Stop by a local post office to send letters, postcards, or packages. Domestic Postage Category Letter Standard Post

Weight

Non-priority items

up to 5g (postcard)

220 won

up to 25g

250 won

up to 50g

340 won

up to 50g

340 won

per additional 50g

+ 120 won

Non-standard

■■■EMS (Express Mail Service)

[www.koreapost.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-2195-1114 An international postal service which delivers letters, documents and parcels to their destinations abroad is the fastest and safest through a special agreement between the Ministry of Information and Communication and the postal services of other countries. Express Mail Service is available at 148 post offices in Korea as of September 2005. 143 countries including Tokyo, Japan, and Hong Kong, China can be reached in 2-4 days. Various letters, documents, gifts and merchandise with a maximum weight of 30 kg are possible for shipment. This may be limited to 15 or 20 kg according to country. Weight limits by country can be verified at the post office. You can also send international mail through all post offices in Korea. If you want a mailman to pick up your mail, call 82-1588-1300, or visit the postal office website. Postal fees depend on the destination and weight of mail. Visit the Seoul Central Post Office for details. [http://100.epost.go.kr] EMS Search Inquiry [www.koreapost.go.kr] [http://service.epost.go.kr] ※ Check EMS receipt barcode number

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> Other Banking & Postal Services A post office also conducts bank operations such as remittances, postal savings, insurance, bill collection, etc. Contact an international mail service provider at the Seoul Central Post Office. The phone number is 82-1588-1300, 82-2-2022-5803. 821588-1900. Or, visit the website for details. ■■■Automatic teller machines (ATMs)

ATMs in most major cities in Korea are in service for foreign cards 24 hours a day. You can use credit cards and cash cards issued in foreign countries at ATMs with“Cirrus”or“Star”signs. If there are no English instructions, ask a Korean for help. Cash Service You can withdraw cash up to your credit limit from the ATMs of your bank or other multipleinstitution ATMs.

There is no restriction on remittance of US$1,000 or less. Sending money to family and relatives in your home country You can send money to your family and relatives in your home country for a special purpose, such as living expenses, etc. Sending money to a foreign bank account Telegraph transfer (T/T Remittance) is an easy and fast way to send money. The receiver’ s name, address, bank account number, bank name and branch name, etc. in English are required. (A copy of the receiver’ s bank check is helpful when sending money to the United States.) Required documents Passport contract of employment, passport, alien registration card, pay stub or receipt (when sending salary after tax)

■■■Traveler’s checks

Traveler’s checks are issued in the form of a cashier’ s check to minimize the danger of losing cash. Traveler’ s checks are honored by hotels, department stores, restaurants, general stores and money exchangers as well as banks worldwide. If a traveler’ s check is lost or stolen, it can be replaced with some requirements. Traveler’ s checks are safer than cash. At time of purchase, sign both sides of the traveler’s checks to prevent cashing if they become lost or are stolen. It is safer to carry cash or traveler’s checks in pockets in lieu of bags. It is highly recommended that you record the numbers of the checks that you have purchased and sign them immediately. You are also advised to keep the purchase agreement separately from your traveler’ s checks.

■■■Warning

You should notify the bank immediately if your traveler’ s checks are lost or stolen. If another person notifies the bank on your behalf, you need to notify the bank in person later. Inform the bank about the exact number of lost checks. Different banks have different fees and restrictions on transfers.

■■■Foreign exchange

Service available at all banks Currency exchangers can also be found at Incheon International Airport, Gimpo Airport and nearby information centers in major

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students. All students are required to take the IPT/IDEA oral English proficiency assessment test. Reading and writing tests are also required for all grades beyond first. Math inventory tests are given according to grade level. Additional testing may be required at the discretion of the Admissions Office, or at the

EDUCATION > System of Foreign Schools in Korea School System : International schools in Korea have a U.S.-style educational system from kindergarten to 12th grade courses. In Korean schools, however, children less than 7 years old usually go to kindergartens, those ages from 7 to 12 to elementary schools of 6 years; and those ages from 13 to 15 to middle school of 3 years; and those ages from 16 to 18 to high schools of 3 years. Therefore, 7th grade of an international school is the same as first grade of a middle school in Korea. Likewise, a 12th grader of an international school is the same as a 3-year student of a high school in Korea. After high school course, Korean students take a Korean-version of SAT (similar as one in the U.S.) for university or college entrance. Some students who chose a high school of commercial studies either start to work right after high school graduation or take university entrance exam.

Submit Document for Admission The Admissions Office will consider student applications for admission only after the submission of the following items: Completed application form with three recent photos. Proof of eligibility to attend foreign school in Korea. Copies of report cards from schools attended over the past two years (if in any language other then English, a translation is required.) Letter of recommendation from current teacher (use form letter to teacher). Photocopy of information page of passport. 2nd~9th grade students: Most recent standardized test results. Two full pages of original written work (in English) from recent school assignments with teacher or principal verification signature. Two recent mathematics assignments or tests. Medical forms Application and registration fees.

documents with you to Korea, as getting them sent here can be a time-consuming process.

The Admissions Test includes : Kindergarten: Interview only. Grade 1-9 : Reading Tests, Writing Test, Math Test and Interview. Parents will be notified of the school's decision within one week of the admissions interview. Full payment of tuition is expected within one week of notification to hold a student's place at Korea International School.

Entrance Qualification Foreign Residents. Korean Citizen who hold immigration document. Korean Citizen with a document overseas stays of at least five years. Korean Citizen with one foreign parent.

Average Tuition Depending on the school and class, you may also need samples of your child’s written work, recent mathematics tests, and other documents. Be sure to check which documents are required by the school you’d like your child to attend before applying — either call up the school or visit their homepage (if available). If you’re in Korea, visit the school’s admission office for more information. You’d also be wise to bring many of these

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Kindergarten : 13,000,000 won plus USD 2,400 Grades 1-6 : 14,000,000 won plus USD 3,200 Grades 7-9 : 14,500,000 won plus USD 3,400 Grades 10-12 :15,500,000 won plus USD 3,500 (Tuition can vary from school to school)

Placement Test A variety of placement instruments are used to assess in-coming Korea International School

request of the Director of the school.

Education Programs Kindergarten ESL program Elementary School Middle School High School

Fee Bus Fee Book Deposit Initial Registration Fee and Admission Testing Fee

1,900,000 won 200,000 won (Refundable) 700,000 won (400,000 won refundable only if not admitted)

> Major Foreign Schools in Seoul & Other Areas ■■■YongSan International School of

Seoul (YIS) [www.yisseoul.org] Tel. 82-2-797-5104 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: From kindergarten to 12 year students, 20 students a class, 2 classes a grade. Class: Regular US curriculums, computer, music, art, physical education and social activities. Tuition Type

Amount

Elementary School

13.4

Secondary Education

15.2

※ Unit in million won. ※ On top of this, there is a 1,800 USD "dollar tuition" cost and capital development fees of 5 million won for new students and 1 million won for returning students.

Features: The new campus, constructed in 2006, includes over 50 classrooms, two libraries, a 400-seat auditorium, two gyms, two outdoor playground areas, an indoor swimming pool and a soccer pitch with

artificial turf. ■■■German School Seoul

[www.dsseoul.org] Tel. 82-2-749-7792 Qualifications: Children with foreign passport, either one of the parents has a foreign passport. Class organization: 45 students in kindergarten, 15 students per year from 1 year to 10 year Class: Mostly about Germany, fluent German, 15 German teachers and 1 Korean teacher. Tuition: 8.9 million won (Kindergarten),14.2 million won (Elementary/Secondary) Features: Library, cafeteria, gymnasium, extracurricular activities including tennis, folk dance, music, movies, cooking and sports. ■■■Seoul Academy

[www.seoulacademy.net] Tel. 82-2-554-1690 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: Kindergarten to 8 year courses, 1-2 classes a year, 15 students a class. Class: Same as the US. Tuition: 19.3 million won a year Features: Cafeteria, library, 200 students in all.

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■■■Seoul Foreign School

[www.sfs.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-330-3100 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: 14 4-year olds and 24 5year-olds in kindergarten, 20-25 students in a class of elementary, middle and high school. Class: French in kindergarten course, Korean, Spanish, French in elementary, middle and high schools. Tuition: Kindergarten: 7.2 million won and 2,000 USD, Elementary: 14.3 million won and 5,000 USD, Middle School: 14.5 million won and 5,400 USD, High School: 18.2 million won and 5,700 USD, British School: 15.6 million won and 5,000 USD Features: Cafeteria, library, facilities for sports activities including football, softball, swimming, squash, tennis court, indoors and outdoors basketball court, a performing arts center. ■■■Global Christian School

[www.gcskorea.org] Tel. 82-2-797-0234 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: 1 year to 12 year. Class: Same as in the US, Japanese, French, Spanish. Tuition: Kindergarten / Elementary School: 11 million won and 3,500 USD, Middle / High School: 11 million won and 4,500 USD Features: Library, sports activities including football, one-on-one class, no class fixed, students study on their designated desks and move to their own classes for each subject in the afternoon. ■■■Centennial Christian School

Features: Small library for each class, no cafeteria. ■■■Korea International School

[www.kis.or.kr] Tel. 82-31-789-0505 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: 2 classes per year starting from kindergarten course. 20-student class. Class: same as in the US. Tuition Type

Million Won

US dollar

Pre-School/ Pre-Kinder

12.3

5,550

Grades K-5

13.44

6,060

Grades 6-8

14.29

6,450

Grades 9-12

17.2

7,710

※The tuition includes the sum of both Korean won and US dollar.

Features:Library, cafeteria, various extracurricular activities including athletics. ■■■Lycee Francais de Seoul

[www.lfseoul.org] Tel. 82-2-535-1158 Qualifications: International children with French citizenship, or foreign citizenship or denizenship, children of overseas Koreans holding citizenship or permanent residency, Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad. Class organization: 3 years of preschool course, 5 years of elementary school course, 4 years of middle school course, and 3 years of high school course. Class: Education methods and curriculums of the French Ministry of Education, most French classes, one Korean and 27 French teachers. Nationality

[www.ccslions.com] Tel. 82-2-772-9275~6 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: 1 year to 12 year courses starting from kindergarten, total of 1,200 students. Class: Weekly service, Christianity and US history classes. Tuition: Kindergarten - 5 grade : 11 milion won and 2,395 USD, 6 grade - 12 grade : 12.8 million won and 2,395 USD

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Type

■■■Korea Kent Foreign School

[www.kkfs.org] Tel. 82-2-2201-7091~2 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who lived more than 5 years abroad) Class organization: 1 year to 12 year students, 20 students a class. Class: English, US history, world history, mathematics, music, computer basics. Tuition: Kindergarten: 1.4 million won, Elementary School: 1.47 million won, Middle School: 1.55 million won, High School: 1.67 million won Features: Facilities include a computer lab, library, cafeteria, PE areas and a play area.

Type

Amount 14.8 15.35 17.07 18.22

9,996,000 10,009,000

High School

8,611,000 Primary School Middle School

12,088,000

High School

12,680,000

[www.tcis.or.kr] Tel. 82-42-633-3663 Qualifications: International children with foreign citizenship or denizenship (Korean children who resided for more than 5 years) Class organization: 12 years course starting from kindergarten class, one class for kindergarten and elementary school and several classes for middle and high schools. Curriculum: Same as in the US. Tuition: Pre-School: 2,104 USD plus 4,565,200 KRW, Elementary School (Grades K-5): 5,260.00 USD plus 11,413,000 KRW Middle School (Grades 6-8): 6,440.00 USD plus 13,979,000 KRW, High School (Grades 9-12): 7,340.00 USD plus 15,930,000 Features: Library, cafeteria, various athletic activities and orchestra events, school festival with introduction to world cuisine and culture in every June.

Class organization: 2 years of preschool course, and 12 years of elementary, middle, and high school courses. 19 students in kindergarten, 23~25 students a class from elementary school to middle school. 10~20 students a class in high school: students take classes by subject. Class: Same as in U.S. all English classes, 100 teachers who are all native English speakers.

High School Kindergarten

■■■Taejeon Christian International School

[www.siskorea.or.kr] Tel. 82-31-750-1200

Middle School

Primary School

middle/high school building, 2 libraries, 2 gymnasiums, playing field, tennis court, swimming pool, cafeteria, auditorium, and various extracurricular activities including sports or music bands.

■■■Seoul International School

Kindergarten Elementary School Middle School

6,888,000

Non-French nationals

Features: Libraries dedicated for each of elementary school, middle school, and high school, and a school cafeteria and athletic facilities, extracurricular activities of their own free will after school.

Amount

Kindergarten French nationals

Tuition: ※ Unit in million won. ※ There is also a founder's share of 5 million won.

Tuition ※ Unit in million won. ※ Parents may have to pay additional fees for transportation and books.

Features: Elementary school building,

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Name

Tel

Address

www.yisseoul.org

82-2-797-5104

Hannam-dong, Yongsangu, Seoul

German School Seoul

www.dsseoul.org

82-2-792-0797

Seoul Academy International School www.seoulacademy.net 82-2-554-1690

Grade Level

Name

K,E,M,H

Gwangju International School

Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

K,E,M

Taejon Christian International School

Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

K,E,M

URL

www.tcis.or.kr

International Christian School Seoul International School

www.siskorea.or.kr

Tel

Address

Grade Level

82-62-575-0900

Yangsan-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju

K,E,M,H

82-42-633-3663

Ojeong-dong, Daedeok-gu, Daejeon

K,E,M,H

82-31-855-1276

Nogyang-dong, Uijeongbu-si

K,E,M,H

82-31-750-1200

Bokjeong-dong, Sujeong-gu, Sungnam

K,E,M,H

82-31-829-3481

Gabeung1-dong Uijeongbu-si

K,E

82-31-870-3700

Howon-dong Uijeongbu-si

K,E,M,H

82-31-695-2800

Youngtong-dong, Youngtong-gu, Suwon

K,E,M,H

Seoul Foreign School

www.sfs.or.kr

82-2-330-3100

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemungu, Seoul

K,E,M,H

Seoul Japanese School

www.sjshp.or.kr

82-2-572-7011

Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

K,E,M

82-2-535-1158

Banpo4-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

K,E,M,H

Gyeonggi Suwon International School

K,E,M,H

Incheon Chinese Jungsan E, M and H- School

82-32-761-3468

Seollin-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon

K,E,M,H

E,M,H

Wonju Chinese E-School

82-33-764-4846

Won-dong, Wonju-si

K,E

Chuncheon Chinese E-School

82-33-254-5196

Okcheon-dong, Chuncheon-si

E

Cheongju Chinese E-School

82-43-274-2204

Sajik1-dong, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju

E

Chungju Chinese E-School

82-43-847-2656

Gyohyeon1-dong, Chungju-si

E

Jecheon Chinese E-School

82-43-644-1579

Jungangno, Jecheon-si

E

Cheonan Chinese E-School

82-41-572-8061

Bongmyeong-dong, Cheonansi

E

Onyang Chinese E-School

82-41-545-2872

Mojong-dong, Asan-si

E

82-63-253-5900

Deokjin-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si Myeongsan-dong, Gunsan-si

Lycee Francais de Seoul

www.lfseoul.org

Global Christian School

www.gcskorea.org

82-2-797-0234

Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Lycee International Xavier

www.xavier.sc.kr

82-2-741-7688

Gugi-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Uijeongbu Chinese E-School

Korean Christianity 100 Anniversary http://ccslions.com Foreign School

82-2-772-9275~6

Wolgye2-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

Korea Yeongdeungpo Chinese ESchool

82-2-2678-5939

Mullae-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

82-2-561-0509

Gaepo-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

K,E,M,H

82-31-789-0505

Baekhyun-dong, Bundang-gu, Sungnam-si, Gyeonggi-do

K,E,M,H

82-2-2201-7091

Guui-dong, Kwangjin-gu, Seoul

K,E,M,H

Korea International School

Korea Kent Foreign School

www.kis.or.kr

www.kkfs.org

K,E,M,H E

Indianhead International School

www.iis.or.kr http://gsis.sc.kr

Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese E-School

82-2-776-1688

Chungmuro, Jung-gu, Seoul

K,E

Jeonbuk Foreign School

Seoul Hua-chaio Chinese M and HSchool

82-2-332-9882

Yeonhui-dong, Seodaemungu, Seoul

M,H

Gunsan Chinese E-School

82-63-462-2807

Okpo International School

www.oiskorea.com 82-55-687-3283

Okpo1-dong Geoje-si

Gyeongnam International Foreign School

www.gifs.or.kr

82-55-853-5125

Weolseong-ri, Sanam-myeon, Sacheon

Rainbow International School

www.rischool.org

82-2-571-2917

Yangjae1-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul

www.mongolschool.org 82-2-3437-7078

Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Asia Pacifiv International School

www.apis.seoul.kr

82-2-907-2747

Wolgye2-dong, Nowon-gu, Seoul

K,E,M,H

International School of Busan

www.ispusan.co.kr

82-51-742-3332

Jung2-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan

K,E,M,H

Busan Foreign School

www.busanforeignsch 82-51-747-7199 ool.org

Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan

K,E,M,H

Busan Japanese School

82-51-753-4166

Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan

E,M

Busan Chinese E-School (Kindergarten)

82-51-467-0274

Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan

K,E

Busan Chinese M and H-School

82-51-467-0275

Choryang-dong, Dong-gu, Busan

M,H

Daegu Global Christian Foreign School

82-53-255-5956

Namsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu

Korea Daegu Chinese E-School

82-53-255-4273

Jongno2-ga, Jung-gu, Daegu

Korea Daegu Chinese M and HSchool

82-53-471-1422

Bongdeok-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu

Korea Mongolian School

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Yongsan International School of Seoul

E,M

K,E,M E K,E,M K,E,M,H K,E

※ Areas without foreign schools: Ulsan, Gyeongbuk, Jeonnam, and Jeju ※ K: Kindergarten, E: Elementary, M: Middle School, H: High School

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> Learning Korean Language Name ■■■Korean Schools & Institutes

·GANADA Korean Language Institute Programs: Regular classes, individual & visiting lectures, special programs Tuition fees: Regular class - 370,000 won for 4 weeks (1 semester) Individual lesson - 34,000 won for 60 minutes Visiting lecture - 46,000 won for 60 minutes Special program - 460,000 won for a week Location: Donggyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul Hongik University Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-332-6003 Website: www.gkli.co.kr

·Korean Language Institute, Sun Moon University Programs: Beginner (Levels 1-4), Intermediate (Levels 5-8), Advanced (Levels 9-12) Tuition fees: 80,000 won for registration, 1.7 million won for tuition and 50,000~100,000 won for textbooks Location: Cheonan, Chungcheongnam-do Tel. 82-41-559-1333~6 Website: http://kli.sunmoon.ac.kr/eng/default.asp

·Ewha Womans University Korean Language School Tuition fees: 134,000 won for intensive course Location: Daehyeon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul - Ewha Womans University Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-3277-3183 Website: www.elc.ewha.ac.kr

·Yonsei University Korean Language Institute Tuition fees: 1,480,000 won (Application fee 60,000 won) Location: Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul - Sinchon Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-392-6405 Website: www.yskli.com

·Language Teaching Research Center

hours and number of students registered. Location: Taepyeongno 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul City Hall Station (Line No. 1 and 2) Tel. 82-2-734-6036 Website: www.ltrc.co.kr

·Seoul Korean Language Academy Programs: Regular courses, Individual & guesttaught courses Location: Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Yoeksam Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-563-3226 Tuition fees: morning: 340,000won/month, afternoon:220,000won/month, evening : 260,000won/month, Saturday : 130,000won/month Saturday Intensive course: 130,000 (3hours) Website: www.seoul-kla.com/eng/

·Seoul National University Language Education Institute Tuition fees: 1.4 million won (10 weeks) Location: Sillim-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul National University Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-880-5488 Website: http://language.snu.ac.kr

·Central Language Institute Programs: Elementary and Intermediate levels, Free conversation courses, Private lessons Tuition fees: 180,000 won (1 month) Location: Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Gangnam Station (Line No. 2) Tel. 82-2-2173-2260 Website: www.hufs.ac.kr/hufskorean

URL

Tel

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

www.hufs.ac.kr/hufskorean

82-2-2173-2260

Hanyang Uiversity International Language Institute

www.hyili.hanyang.ac.kr

82-2-2220-1663

Kon-kuk Foreign Language Institute

http://kfli.konkuk.ac.kr

82-2-450-3075

Sogang University Korean Language Education Center

http://klec.sogang.ac.kr

82-2-705-8088

Sookmyung Women’s University Lingua Express

www.lingua-express.com

82-2-710-9165

Yonsei University Korean Language Institute

www.yskli.com

82-2-2123-8550

International Language School of Dankook

http://user.dankook.ac.kr/~ildku

82-31-8005-2601

YBM SISA Language Institute

www.ybmedu.com

82-2-2267-9106

> Libraries The National Library of Korea 664 Banporo, Seocho-gu, Seoul [www.nl.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-535-4142 National Assembly Library 1 Uisadangno, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul [www.nanet.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-788-4211 Namsan Public Library 111 Sowolkil, Youngsan-gu, Seoul [www.namsanlib.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-754-7338 The National Digital Library [www.dlibrary.go.kr] Tel. 82-42-869-2010 Goethe Institut Zentraie [www.goethe.de] Tel. 82-2-2021-2800 British Council Tel. 82-2-3702-0600 4F Hungkuk Life Building 226 Shinmunro1-ga, Jongno-gu, Seoul [www.britishcouncil.org/korea.htm] Japan Cultural Center Tel. 82-2-765-3011~3 114-8 Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul [www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp] Children’s Public Library Tel. 82-2-736-8911~3 1-28 Sajik-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul [www.childrenlib.or.kr] Yongsan Public Library Tel. 82-2-754-2569 30-90 Huam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul [www.yslib.or.kr]

Programs: Regular courses, Tailored courses, On-site courses Tuition fees: Varies depending on the class

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■■■Features

Seoul, Busan, Daegu, Incheon, Daejeon and Gwangju all have subways. In Seoul there are 11 subway lines including those connect with Bundang, Incheon and the International Airport. All of them are displayed in different colors. Each destination and transfer lines are announced in English as well as Korean. ■■■Tickets and fares

Regular tickets - Basic fare - up to 10km: 1000 won(cash)/ 900 won(card) - Additional fare - 10km~40km: 100 won per 5km - Exceeding 40km: 100 won per 10km Fixed-amount ticket for teenagers and students - Teenagers: 20% discount 1000 won(cash)/ 720 won(student ticket) - Elementary school students: 50% discount 500 won(cash)/450 won(student ticket) Preferential ticket, group purchase ticket ※One-day ticket should become invalid i n 3 hours after checking in ■■■Contacts

Seoul Subway Corporation (Line 1~4) [www.subwayw Tf0.96rs and students - Teenagers: 20% discount 1000 won(c1223 i5 58.7 370.62 Tm0.788 0.392 .Tf0.9632 -1577-1234224 -1.1875 TD-0.0106 Tc0.1223 Tw[

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■■■Transportation card

■■■Credit-based transportation card

By using a T-money card, passengers will enjoy greater discounts than they would by using cash, especially when transferring multiple times. For example, if you take a combination of five rides via bus or subway, and the distance traveled is less than 10 kilometers, you will only pay a base rate of 900 won.

T-money is the name of the new traffic card that can be used for both buses and subways. The Tmoney card can be either prepaid or postpaid (via credit card). The prepaid card, which can be used only for public transportation, is the regular card which costs 2,500 won. Smart cards are also available starting at 2,500 won. Cost varies according to design smart cards can be charged on the Internet. Cards are available at subway ticket counters, convenience stores and through the T-money website. (www.t-money.co.kr) T-money cards can be recharged easily at any Tmoney card vender or kiosks for amounts ranging 1,000 won to 90,000 won. Users departing Seoul can get a refund for any remaining amount on the regular card (less 1,500 won) at a T-money card vendor.

Credit-based transportation cards can be the most simple payment option of all. These cards include credit cards, debit cards or e-cards. When applying for a credit card or debit card at your bank, remember to ask for cards with transportation card function. Credit cards are issued from various banks as well as corporations with the option of transportation card function and various mileage options. The total fare amount is accumulated and at the end of the month, it is billed along with your other transactions at a designated date of each month. Some options actually charge transaction fees for regular use of the credit card so be sure to ask for the option without the transaction fees. The procedure is simple; go to a bank or a booth at a shopping center with necessary documents and information. The applicant needs to fill out a form and provide employment information and annual income along with copies of alien registration card and passport. Try to ask the bank employee questions about the advantages of different cards. A successful applicant should receive their card within a couple of weeks.

■■■Teenager/children’s card Items Eligibility

Type Regular

Card Price

Charge Amount

2,500 won

1,000~90,000 won

Preparations Registration

Description 6~12 years old: 50% discount of general fare (30% discount in case of red bus) 13~18 years old: 20% discount of general fare ID card in case of purchasing teenager cards [www.t-money.co.kr] or customer center

■■■T-money purchase (card)

T-money cards offering youth discounts have to be registered through Korea Smart Card's website (www.t-money.co.kr) or by calling the customer service line (82-1644-0088).

Type Distribution Premium

Selling price Card

Recharging

Selling

2,500 won

0

2,500 won

To be for sale later

Uses Bus (including community feeder buses), subway use Distribution + mileage and other additional services

■■■T-money purchase/recharging/refund Items

Description

Purchase and recharging

Ticket box of Seoul subway station (exclude Korail and Incheon Subway section),

Refund

Convenience stores in Seoul (GS25, Familymart, Buy the way, 7-eleven, etc.)

Convenience stores in Seoul (GS25, Familymart, Buy the way, 7-eleven, etc.)

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> Express Bus Expresses are affordable and tickets are rather easy to purchase without much wait. Furthermore, in case of congestions on weekends and holidays, bus-only lanes are available on weekends. On Saturdays, highways connecting Seoul and Busan have bus-only lanes available from 09:00~21:00. On Sunday and holidays, bus-only lanes are available from 09:00~23:00 (Seoul direction) and 09:00~21:00 (Busan direction). Check correct terminal location and bus schedule. Remember that bus fares for weekdays, weekends and night express buses are all different. ■■■Seoul express bus terminal

Bus lines to Gyeongsang-do(Gyeongbu Line) and Gangwon-do(Yeongdong Line) start from Seoul Express Bus Terminal. The newly constructed Central City Terminal next to Seoul Express Bus Terminal offers the Honam Line, which connects Seoul to Jeolla-do. On-line reservation: www.kobus.co.kr Address: 19-4 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Tel: 82-2-535-4151 How to get there: Express Bus Terminal Station (Subway Line 3 or 7)

Honam/Namhae Line Destination Jeonju Gwangju Mokpo Yeosu Gunsan Iksan Namwon Jeongeup

First

Departure Last

06:00 05:40 05:30 06:00 06:00 05:40 06:00 06:30

20:30 21:00 20:00 21:40 19:40 21:30 19:20 20:00

Interval (Min.) 5~10 5~10 30~40 15~20 15~20 30~40 50~60 40

Fare (Won) General Deluxe 12,900 17,900 18,700 8,800 12,000 11,000 14,700 13,300

18,900 26,600 27,700 12,900 19,200 16,000 21,700 19,600

Travel Time 2:45 3:40 4:20 2:10 3:00 2:50 3:40 3:00

※ Children’s fee is 50% that of adults

Gyeongbu Line Departure

Destination Time

First

Last

Midnight

Cheonan Gongju Daejeon Geumsan Daegu Gyeongju Pohang Ulsan Busan

06:00 06:05 06:00 06:30 06:00 06:05 06:00 06:00 06:00

22:45 21:30 21:40 18:30 21:30 20:05 21:00 21:00 21:30

23:00 22:20, 23:05 22:00-00:10 22:00-01:30 22:45-23:55 22:00-00:30 22:00-00:20 22:00-02:00

Interval (Min.) 10~15 30~40 15~20 60~90 15~20 30~40 20~60 15~30 20~30

Fare (Won) General

Deluxe

Midnight

4,800 7,300 8,700 10,700 15,500 18,600 19,800 20,900 20,900

7,000 8,200 12,700 15,600 22,900 27,600 29,400 29,300 31,100

7,700 9,000 14,000 17,200 25,200 30,400 32,300 32,200 34,200

Travel Time 1:00 1:50 1:50 2:15 3:40 4:30 4:40 5:00 4:40

Yeongdong Line Destination Yongin Icheon Yeoju Wonju Jechon Gangneung Donghae Samcheok Yangyang Sokcho

First

Departure Last Midnight

06:30 06:30 06:30 06:00 06:30 06:00 06:30 06:30 06:30 06:30

22:10 22:00 22:00 21:40 21:00 21:20 20:00 20:00 21:30 21:30

22:00~22:40 22:30~23:30 22:30~23:30 22:30~23:30 23:30 23:30

Interval (Min.) 20~30 30~40 30~40 10~15 40~50 15~30 30~40 30~40 30~40 30~40

Fare (Won) General Deluxe 2,400 4,100 4,900 6,500 8,900 13,300 15,300 15,900 15,200 15,800

6,100 7,200 9,500 13,100 19,600 22,600 23,400 22,400 23,400

Travel Time 50 1:00 1:10 1:30 2:10 2:50 3:50 4:00 3:40 4:00

■■■Dong Seoul express bus terminal

Dong Seoul is served as Intercity Bus Terminals. Intercity buses have lower fares and do not use expressways in most cases. On-line reservation: www.ti21.co.kr Address: 546-1 Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Tel: 82-2-446-8000 How to get there: Gangbyeon Station (Subway Line 2)

■■■Nambu bus terminal

The Nambu Bus Terminal offers 664 daily rides through 22 transport companies. Seven lines with 70 routes connect Seoul to Gyeonggi-do, Chungcheongnam-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Gyeongsangnam-do, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabukdo. On-line reservation: www.nambuterminal.co.kr

Address: 1446-1 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Tel: 82-2-521-8550 ※ Estimated time given for each route is fairly accurate but unexpected traffic jams or congestion during major holidays can delay your trip.

■■■Sangbong terminal

http://tm.jamycar.co.kr Address: 83-1 Sangbong2-dong, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Tel: 82-2-435-2129

■■■Central city bus terminal

Central City Bus Terminal offers the Honam Line (Jeolla-do), and the Namhae Line (southern coastal area). It is located next to Seoul Express Bus Terminal. On-line reservation: www.easyticket.co.kr Address: 19-4 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Tel: 82-2-6282-0600 How to get there: Express Bus Terminal Station (Subway Line 3 or 7)

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> Taxis

> Domestic Airlines ■■■Domestic flights

■■■Kinds of taxis

Regular, deluxe and call taxis are available 24 hours a day

Regular Call Taxi - Regular fare, privately-operated in Seoul - Extra charge for calling is 1,000 won.

■■■Regular taxis

Color: Regular taxis are generally silver or white in color with a white, blue, or yellow light on top. Fare: Starts at 1,900 won, with 100 won added with each additional 144 meters or every 41 seconds. An extra charge of 20 percent is added between midnight and 4 a.m.

■■■Call taxi service

Van taxi (jumbo taxi) Tel. 82-888-2000 Regular call taxi - Kind Call Taxi Tel. 82-1588-3382 - KT Powertel Tel. 82-1588-0082 - Seoul City Call Tel. 82-1588-2382

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines provide a domestic flight network linking Seoul to Korea's 16 major cities. Flying time to any of these destinations is approximately one hour's duration. Reservations and ticketing can be done by calling a travel agent or the airline office (WHEN). Jeju air and Hansung airlines also provide domestic flights from Gimpo to Jeju Island.

■■■Free interpretation service ■■■Deluxe taxis / Van taxis (Jumbo taxis)

Deluxe taxis are called Mobeom taxis in Korean. Color: Vehicles are black with a yellow stripe, and marked“Deluxe Taxi.”But deluxe taxis are not all black in regional cities. Fare: 4,500 won for the first 3 km and 200 won for each additional 164m or 39 seconds if the speed drops below 15 km per hour. There is no late-night surcharge. Usually can be found waiting at major hotels and terminals. Taxi-sharing is strictly prohibited for these taxis. Van Taxis (Jumbo taxis): Eight passenger van taxis are in service.

■■■Call taxis

Call services are run by deluxe taxis and regular taxis. Taxi requests should be called in at least 10~15 minutes before you wish the taxi to arrive. Deluxe Call Taxi - Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Seoul and adjacent cities - No extra charge for calling, and same fare system as when hailing a deluxe taxi

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You can use your mobile phone and handsfree set for free interpretation service. First connect your mobile phone to your hands-free set and switch to a speakerphone mode. Next, call the translation center at 080-8400505 and follow the directions of the recorded message for the correct option. When the translator answers, a three-way conversation over the speaker phone can take place. These directions are displayed on rear windows of most taxis. The translation service are free of charge and all calls made to translation help centers are toll free.

■■■Taxis for disabled

The Seoul city provides taxis for those with disabilities at an affordable rate. The rate is merely 35% of general taxi rates and these wheelchair accessible taxis have been adapted for disabled passengers. The call center has professional and friendly staff trained with proper understanding of customer service available. Call 82-1588-4388 in advance to make reservation for a pickup service.

■■■Fares and travel time by route (unit: Won) Fares (unit: won) Route

Flying time

Korean Air

Asiana Airlines

Mon-Thu

Fri-Sun

Mon-Thu

Fri-SUn

Seoul - Gimhae(Busan)

60 min

62,400

71,900

55,200

67,400

Seoul - Jeju

65 min

73,400

84,400

73,400

84,400

Seoul - Daegu

50 min

54,400

62,400

54,000

61,900

Seoul - Ulsan

55 min

61,900

70,900

61,900

70,900

Seoul - Pohang

50 min

58,400

67,400

58,600

67,900

Seoul - Sacheon(Jinju)

60 min

65,400

75,400

64,400

74,900

Seoul - Gwangju

50 min

54,900

62,900

54,900

63,400

Seoul - Yeosu(Suncheon)

60 min

62,900

72,900

62,900

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> KTX(Korea Train Express) ■■■For reservations

Korean Air (Tel: 82-1588-2001, Domestic) / URL: www.koreanair.com Asiana Air (Tel: 82-1588-8000, Domestic) / URL: http://flyasiana.com/english/index.htm Jeju Air (Tel: 82-1599-1500, Domestic) / URL: www.jejuair.net Hansung Airlines (Tel: 82-11599-9090, Domestic) / URL: www.gohansung.com When you plan to use domestic flights in Seoul, there’s an airport in Gimpo. Gimpo airport is located in western area of Seoul, which is within 30-60 minites distance depends on transportations. Not only by public transportations such as subways, local buses and taxis, but also you can get there by Airport express buses, KAL limousine buses and Airport limousine buses. To be assured of a seat, tickets must be purchased before the reservation expiration date.

[http://ktx.korail.go.kr] Tel. 82-1544-7788, 82-1588-7788 Korea has recently joined the ranks of countries with express trains known as KTX. As it started operation in April 2004, Korea has entered the age of high speed railway of 300 km/h, joining an exclusive club of countries boasting high-speed trains. The opening of the high-speed express service will have impacts in various aspects of our lives including economic, social and cultural aspects by connecting every part of the country within 2 hours. It will position itself as a new generation transportation mode being fast, safe, comfortable, environment-friendly and state-ofthe-art. It is equipped with video and audio systems and intercom and traveler information facilities. Vending machines for drinks and snacks are also available. Above all, KTX demonstrates consideration for the disabled with seats and wheelchair facilities in the restroom.

※You can check the flying schedule for domestic flights at http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/eng

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> Trains

KTX Lines

■■■Information Gyeongbu Line

Seoul(Yongsan) - Gwangmyeong - Cheonan/Asan - Daejeon - East Daegu - Miryang Gupo - Busan

Honam Line

Seoul(Yongsan) - Gwangmyeong - Cheonan/Asan - West Daejeon - Nonsan - Iksan - Gimje Jeongup - Jangseong - Gwangju Seoul(Yongsan) - Gwangmyeong - Cheonan/Asan - West Daejeon - Nonsan - Iksan - Gimje Jeongup - Jangseong - Songjeongli - Naju - Mokpo

■■■Fares and travel time by route

(unit: won)

Routes

8,100

8,100

0:15~20

Seoul - Cheonan, Asan

15,100

14,100

0:37~39

Seoul - Daejeon

24,400

22,800

0:50~1:02

Seoul - East Daegu

42,500

39,700

1:50~53

Seoul - Milyang

47,300

44,200

2:18:00

Seoul - Gupo

51,100

47,800

2:48:00

Seoul - Busan

52,500

49,100

2:40~3:00

Yongsan - Gwangmyeong

8,100

8,100

0:15~20

Yongsan - Cheonan, Asan

15,100

14,100

0:37~39

Yongsan - West Daejeon

24,500

22,900

1:00:00

Yongsan - Gyeryong

26,400

24,700

1:13:00

Yongsan - Nonsan

28,800

26,900

1:30:00

Yongsan - Iksan

31,200

29,200

1:55:00

Yongsan - Gimje

32,800

30,600

2:03:00

Yongsan - Jeongeup

35,000

32,700

2:16~18

Yongsan - Jangseong

37,100

34,600

2:33:00

Yongsan - Songjeong-li

39,000

36,400

2:46:00

Yongsan - Naju

40,400

37,700

2:52:00

Yongsan - Mokpo

44,800

41,900

3:19:00

Yongsan - Gwangju

40,000

37,400

2:57:00

Seoul - Yongsan

Honam Line

Monday to Thursday

There are three categories of cars: First Class, Regular and Dining Car. The dining car has wide seats for comfort and wide windows for good sightseeing. It also offers fine dining with various foods and other amenities. Mugunghwa Express Second to Saemaul in terms of class, the popular and affordable Mugunghwa Express runs between cities nationwide, offering First Class, Regular and Dining Car, as well as amenities for the disabled, sleeping rooms, dining facilities, children’s room, Internet access and more.

Travel Time

Seoul - Gwangmyeong

Seoul - Yongsan

Gyeonbu Line

Friday to Sunday/ National holiday

■■■Types of trains and features

Saemaul Express

Fare (won) Description

Seoul Station - Tel. 82-1544-7788 (ARS), 82-2-392-1324 - Seoul Station, Subway Line 1 or 4 Cheongnyangni Station - Tel. 82-1544-7788 (ARS) - Cheongnyangni Station, Subway Line 1 (KORAIL) Korea Railroad [www.korail.com] - Tel. 82-1544-7788 (ARS)

*Speacial Compartment with the wider space and pleasant facilities is available at 140% of the basic fare.

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■■■Information centers for foreigners

■■■KR Pass

Seoul Tel. 82-2-3149-2530 Incheon International Airport Tel. 82-32-741-7788 Busan Tel. 82-51-440-2516 Daejeon Tel. 82-42-259-2455 East Daegu Tel. 82-53-954-7788 Jeonju Tel. 82-63-243-7788

KR Pass is exclusively for foreigners and provides unlimited access to all KORAIL trains including KTX. KR Passes can be easily bought online or at various travel agencies overseas. When making reservations online, KR pass voucher (e-ticket) can be printed upon booking or purchasing with a credit card at KORAIL English homepage.

■■■Fares and travel time to major cities

Types of KR Pass Fare (won)

Routes

Train

Seoul - Busan Seoul - Dae-jeon Seoul - Gyeongju Seoul - East Daegu Yongsan - Gwangju Seoul - Cheonan

Adult

Save

Youth

Child

Monday to Thursday

Friday to Sunday/ National holiday

Travel Time

3 days use

75,900

68,300

607,000

38,000

Saemaul-ho

39,300

41,100

4 hours 30 minutes

5 days use

113,000

102,500

91,100

57,000

Mugunghwa-ho

26,500

27,700

5 hours 30 minutes

7 days use

143,000

129,500

115,100

72,000

Saemaul-ho

14,900

15,500

1 hours 40 minutes

10 days use 166,000

149,400

132,800

83,000

Mugunghwa-ho

10,000

10,500

2 hours

Saemaul-ho

36,000

37,700

4 hours 20 minutes

Mugunghwa-ho

24,200

25,300

5 hours

Saemaul-ho

29,100

30,400

3 hours 10 minutes

Mugunghwa-ho

19,600

20,500

3 hours 50 minutes

Saemaul-ho

31,700

33,100

3 hours 55 minutes

Mugunghwa-ho

21,400

22,300

4 hours 30 minutes

Saemaul-ho

8,600

9,000

1 hour

Mugunghwa-ho

5,800

6,000

1 hour 10 minutes

※Detailed time schedules and fares: KORAIL Schedule Search [www.korail.com] ※ 50 percent discount for children (6~13 years old) Discount

Applicable Days

None 5% Discount 15% Discount

Fri. (After 6 PM), Sat. and Sun. (All Day) Mon. and Fri. (Before 6 PM) Tues., Wed. and Thur. (All Day)

■■■How to purchase a ticket

■■■General membership cards

You can buy a ticket at vending machines or the ticket window at each train station. Tickets can also be purchased with ticket agents such as travel agents or post offices after making an online reservation.

Those who want to make telephone or online reservations must get their Korea National Railroad Membership (KNR). In order to become a KNR member, you must be a foreign resident with a valid alien registration card. A proof of ID and a 10,000 won deposit will get you a membership which allows reservations through www.korail.com by calling the Railroad Customer Center at 82-1544-7788. Press 7 to speak to an English operator and provide your KNR membership number.

※ Free for infants (age 5 or under) Half price for children (age 6~13)

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Classifi cation

(unit: won)

(2~5 people) (age 13~25)

Visit www.korail.com for more information. ※ Detailed Information Seoul: 82-2-773-2535 New York: 1-212-643-0766 LA: 1-323-731-8944 Japan: 81-92-482-1489 Korean citizens are not allowed to use the Korea Rail Pass. However, overseas Korean residents. who hold permanent residency status in another country or hold long-term visas can use the Korea Rail Pass.

※ Detailed Information Reservation Date

Purchase Date

Note

Up to 8 days prior to departure date

Up to a day after reservation date

Until 24:00 next day

7 days prior to Until reservation departure date - 2 date days prior to departure

Until 24:00 of the day

A day prior to departure - An hour prior to departure

Reservation & Purchase

Reservation & Purchase

■■■How to purchase a ticket in advance Call the following number: 82-60-700-1188 or 82-1544-8545

Enter your membership number and then press the # button.

A customer service representative checks your identification and informs you of an available ticket based on the information you provide such as departure station, destination, and expected departure time.

■■■Korea-Japan joint railroad ticket

Korea-Japan joint railroad tickets are available for those making a business trip to the neighboring country or for those interested in traveling. Promoted for both convenience of travelers and friendly relations between the two neighboring countries, a Korea-Japan joint railroad ticket will allow the traveler to use KTX, adjutant ferry and Japan railroad. This convenient method of travel is possible with a passport and visa. For more information visit www.korail.com and check under Foreign Railroad Traveling under the Foreign Railroad Traveling section. For boarding pass purchase information, contact Hong-Ik Traveling Agency at www.7788tour.co.kr or call 82-2-7171002.

Pick up your ticket at a ticket window before the departure time.

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> Domestic Ferries

DRIVING IN KOREA

Boats are one of the most interesting ways to travel around Korea. Ferries travel on waterways between Busan and Jeju, Mokpo and Hongdo, Pohang and Ulleungdo, etc.

> Driver’s License Information

Incheon International Ferry Terminal Tel. 82-32-764-1820, 82-32-880-3114 www.incheonferry.co.kr

[www.dla.go.kr] ■■■Holders of an international driver’s

license

Pusan International Ferry Terminal Tel. 82-51-660-0117 (ARS) www.pusanferry.co.kr

An international driver’s license is as valid as a Korean driver’s license during its term of validity. The term of validity is limited to one year. If the term has expired, the driver should apply to have the license converted to a Korean license.

Mokpo Ferry Terminal Tel. 82-61-240-6060, 6053

> Rental Cars Rental cars are available for those visitors who choose to drive in Korea. Drivers must meet the following requirements to rent a car: Have more than 1 year’ s driving experience Have an international driver’ s license Be over 21 years of age Possess a valid passport

■■■Converting another country’s driver’s

license Since July 1, 2003, foreigners from countries that recognize Korean driver’s licenses have been able to drive in Korea with his or her country’s driver’s license. However, a foreigner from a country that does not recognize a Korean driver’s license needs to take a simplified written test to drive in Korea. (20 questions multiple choice that is available in English, Chinese and Korean)

■■■Major car rental companies Name

URL

Tel

AVIS (Guro-gu, Seoul)

www.avis.co.kr

82-1544-1600

KUMHO Rent A Car (Seoul)

www.kumhorent.com

82-1588-1230

RITS Rentcar (Seoul)

http://ritsrentcar.com

82-1566-9600

Green Rent A Car (Seoul)

www.green-rentcar.com

82-1588-2373

> National Lost Property Office Police Agency

Korean National Railroad

Seoul: Tel. 82-2-2299-1282 Busan: Tel. 82-51-868-0899 Jeju: Tel. 82-64-739-0182

Seoul Station: Tel. 82-2-755-7108 Guro Station: Tel. 82-2-869-0089

Airport Subway City Hall: Tel. 82-2-753-2408~9 Taereung: Tel. 82-2-6311-6766/7 Chungmuro: Tel. 82-2-2271-1170/1 Wangsimni: Tel. 82-2-6311-6765/8 Busan Seomyun Station: Tel. 82-51-640-7339

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A person with an invalid Korean driver’s license will not be allowed to drive in Korea with an international driver’s license.

Incheon International Airport: Tel. 82-32-742-3114 Gimpo Airport: Tel. 82-2-660-4097 ※ Lost & Found Information Service

www.lost114.com

He or she can obtain a Korean driver’s license upon passing the driver’s license test in Korea. Required documents - Foreign driver’s license (on exchange, you must surrender your license, which can be returned when you leave Korea if you bring your passport and airline ticket) ※ If the license is not issued from one’s home country, the applicant should prove that he/she has resided in that country for more than 90 days.

Fees - Application fee: 6,000 won - Physical exam fee: 5,000 won - A simplified written test: 6,000 won ※ A Korean who has a foreign nationality should have proof of a residency card. A Korean who has a legal resident card of a foreign country should have proof of the residency card showing his or her Korean nationality, or an overseas Korean residency card. ※ These documents must be presented in person, not through an agent. ※ Individual holding a driver’s license issued from a country that recognizes a Korean driver’s license are exempted from all the tests but a physical exam.

(source: www.hikorea.go.kr)

- Embassy certificate ※ Embassy certificated is exempted for those who have a license issued from US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, Belgium, Poland, or Italy.

- Translated and notarized copy of a foreign driver’s license (except for English) ※ The issued date & valid period must be written on the translated copy.

- Passport, Alien registration card and Three photos (3x4cm)

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Afghanistan, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Asia (26)

Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mogolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Vanuatu, Viet Nam

America (14)

Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Guyana, Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Panama, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Uruguay Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,

Europe (35)

Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro, Switzerland, Spain, Tajikistan, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, the United Kingdom

■■■Driver’s license test sites

English translation service is available only at the Driver’ s License Agency in Seoul. Driver’ s License Examination Offices - Driver’ s License Agency Tel. 82-1577-1120 Fax. 82-2-374-0080 - Gangnam Tel. 82-1577-1120 Fax. 82-2-561-6029 - Dobong Tel. 82-1577-1120 Fax. 82-2-934-7000 - Gangseo Tel. 82-2-2661-0357 Fax. 82-2-2666-9036

- Seobu Tel. 82-1577-1120 - Incheon Tel. 82-1577-1120 - Yongin Tel. 82-1577-1120 - Ansan Tel. 82-1577-1120 - Uijeongbu Tel. 82-1577-1120

Fax. 82-2-374-6344 Fax. 82-32-822-5118 Fax. 82-31-282-7713 Fax. 82-31-486-4007 Fax. 82-31-847-6336

Algeria, Angola, Bahrain, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Cote d°Ølvoire, Djibouti, Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Middle East & Africa (51)

Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Morocco,

> Buying & Registering a Car

Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Rwanda, Republic of South Africa, San Tome and Principle, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Zimbabwe

■■■Acquiring a Korean license for those

with no valid license (Procedures are the same for Korean applicants) There are 26 driver license testing agencies nationwide where you can apply and get license issued. Reside in Korea for more than 6 months is necessary to apply. Driver license expires after 7 years, 5 years for type 1 for elderly people with 65 year-old of older. Examination Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese Required documents: Passport, alien registration card and 4 copies of picture Application fee: 5,000 won Physical exam fee: 6,000 won Expiration date: 7 years (For holders of Class 1 driver’s license 65 years of age or older, renewal is mandatory every 5 years.) Test preparation books can be purchased in English or Chinese at Driver’s License Examination Offices. Japanese, French, German and Vietnamese test preparation books can be downloaded on the homepage [www.dla.go.kr] ※ By undergoing a physical at a hospital registered with the Driver’s License Agency, an agent may apply for a Korean driver’s license on your behalf by presenting the form attached to the results of the physical test.

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■■■Loss reissue

Location: Nationwide Driver’s License Examination Office or Police stations Procedure - Reissue from Damage: Return damaged license when applying for reissue - Reissue from Loss: Loss and reissue applications must be made ※ Reissuing time is maximum 1 day, when applied through police dept maximum 7 days. (Same day issue at direct visit to License Examination Offices)

Duplicates - Damaged license: Submit the damaged license when applying. - Lost license: Report it and apply for a new license at the same time. Required documents - Alien registration card and passport - One photo Fees: 6,000 won (Reissue from damage has no fees) ※ After applying for reissue, temporary license valid for 20 days (Police dept application). ※ Proxy application possible, only when self citizen’s registration card and proxy’s identifications and letter of authorization are presented.

■■■ Registering a new vehicle

It is convenient for you to let the car dealership register the car you purchased. According to the automobile maintenance law, a care dealership should register a vehicle on behalf of a buyer without charge at the request of the buyer. (If individuals drive a new car without registration will result in a sentence of up to 2 years or a find of up to 5,000,000 won.) ■■■Required documents

Application for registration Certified Alien registration card and passport Permission to drive the vehicle temporarily and temporary tag number Vehicle certificate or import documentation Inspection sticker Certified copy of alien registration card and passport Registration fee receipt Ownership certificate (if you cannot prove ownership with the vehicle certificate)

Permission to temporarily drive the vehicle Must have a proof of permission to temporarily drive the vehicle and tag. If you drive past the temporary driving period, you may have to pay 100,000 won or less as a penalty. Apply for registration within ten days of the beginning of the temporary driving period.

■■■Registering an imported vehicle

Imported vehicle certificate or proof of the imported vehicle Certified copy of alien registration card and passport Ownership certificate if you cannot prove ownership with the imported vehicle certificate Permit for temporary driving and temporary tag number Proof of vehicle liability insurance and application for registration Registration fee receipt and government securities purchase certificate Noise and pollution inspection certificate ■■■Registering a used car

Registration for a used vehicle - Required documents: vehicle registration certificate, proof of vehicle tax payment - Korean residents abroad or foreigners must apply at the registration office (or gu office of his/her residence) in person with their foreign registration card and signed copies of sales contract. Tips for purchasing a used vehicle - Confirm that the car is not mortgaged by checking the original automobile registration at the appropriate Traffic Administration Section of the gu office. - Confirm that the owner does not have

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outstanding payment installments or taxes on the vehicle. Tax status can be checked at the Car Registration Section of the gu office. - Conduct a test drive and check the condition of the vehicle carefully. - Clarify a closing date and expected delivery date in the contract. - Request that the seller explain the vehicle’s condition. Buyer’ s duty for registration Obtain the car registration certificate from the previous owner (the certificate of car inspection), the certificate of transfer, and the certificate of the owner’s registered seal impression to register the transfer of car ownership. If you fail to register the transfer within 15 days of the purchase of the car, you will be fined 500,000 won. Required documents - Car registration certificate - Used car transfer contract (the legal form for the certificate of transfer) and alien registration card (or a certificate of alien registration). For foreigners who have not yet acquired an alien registration card, two Korean sponsors and a certificate of entry are necessary. - Certificate showing that liability insurance is in effect and that public bonds have been purchased

■■■Reporting change of address

If you change your place of residence, you should take your car registration certificate as well as driver’ s license to a gu office so the change can be recorded. (If you fail to register the transfer within 15 days of the purchase, 20 days of the donation or 3 months of inheritance of the car, you will be fined 500,000 won.) If you fail to register your new address within 14 days, you will be fined 30,000 won. ■■■Collateral or seized vehicles

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that a vehicle is under collateral, visit a registration office with documents needed for its cancellation. Required documents for cancellation of collateral - A mortgage holder’s Alien registration card, contract for collateral, and collateral cancellation certificate - Under the automobile maintenance law, a licensed auto junkyard can take care of the registration for cancellation within one month except in the case that a vehicle owner has applied for cancellation on his own. ※ When a vehicle owner doesn’ t scrap his or her vehicle through a licensed auto junkyard, he or she may face a 100,000 won fine or less or imprisonment of up to year.

■■■How to dispose of a car

Cars can be disposed of at a yard handling junked cars. (If a vehicle requires cancellation of a previous registration, it should be scrapped before applying for cancellation.) Visit a licensed auto junkyard to request that a vehicle be scrapped. (There is no fee for this. The junkyard should pay you for iron scraps.) Required documents for scrapping a vehicle - a copy of a vehicle registration certificate - a copy of the vehicle’s original registration issued within the last three days - a certificate of ownership with the owner’s seal impression (When applying to scrap a vehicle, you must present an alien registration card).

■■■Major car dealers

■■■Used car dealers

- KIA Motors [www.kia.co.kr] - Hyundai Motor Company [www.hyundai-motor.com] - GM Daewoo [www.gmdaewoo.co.kr] - Renault Samsung Motors [www.renaultsamsungm.com] - Mercedes Benz [www.mercedes-benz.co.kr] - BMW [www.bmw.co.kr] - Audi [www.audi.co.kr] - Infiniti [www.infiniti.co.kr] - Volkswagen [www.vwaisa.com]

Used Car Markets in Seoul - Janghanpyeong Automobile Trading Market [www.jauto.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2210-4000 - Yeongdeungpo Automobile Trading Market Tel. 82-10-7215-8900 - Gangnam Automobile Trading Market [www.comcha.com] Tel. 82-2-3414-3700

> Foreign Automobile Insurance ■■■What is foreign auto insurance?

■■■Who can be insured?

To indemnify the insured for all sums which the insured shall become legally obligated to pay as damage because of bodily injury, property damage, own bodily injury, own damage, uninsured automobile sustained by any person, caused by accident and arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the automobile.

Foreigners (citizens/SOFA/military/diplomats /consulates, etc.), foreign corporations Foreign joint-venture companies

■■■Coverage Classification

Coverage

Own damage Liability Compulsory Bodily Injury liabilty Property damage liabilty Own bodily injury Uninsured automobile

Comprehensive Collision CALI Bodily injury Property damage Own bodily injury Uninsured automobile

※ Minimum Premium = US$ 30.00 (per policy) ※ Full Coverage D/C = 10% (In case taking out own damage & liability coverage at the same time) ※ Source: AIG Foreign Automobile Ins. [www.aiggeneral.co.kr]

New Car Dealers Visit a car dealership to purchase a new car.

> Major Non-life Insurance Companies Name AIG General Insurance Green Fire & Marine Insurance Co. LG Insurance Samsung Fire Insurance Co. Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Jeil Fire & Marine Insurance Co. Hanwha Non-Life Insurance Co.

URL www.aiggeneral.co.kr www.green-direct.com www.lginsure.com www.samsungfire.com www.hi.co.kr www.firstfire.co.kr www.hwgeneralins.com

Tel 82-2-2260-6800 82-1644-0114 82-1544-0114 82-1588-5114 82-1588-5656 82-1566-8282 82-1566-8000

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> Traffic Regulations ■■■Important information on traffic

regulations Speed limits (Clause 15) - Ordinary roads: 60 km/hr (over 4-lane roads: 80 km/hr) - Motorways: 30~90 km/hr - Do not exceed the speed indicated on traffic signs. - Highways ·Four-lane highway: 50~100 km/hr ·Two-lane highway: 40~80 km/hr ·Reduce speed by 20% during rain or snow. Safety belt: Safety belts should be worn by all passengers when the vehicle is in motion. Failure to comply will result in a fine of 30,000 won. Cellular phone ban: According to traffic laws, a driver cannot use a cellular phone while driving, unless using a“hands-free”set. Breaking this law will incur a fine.

> Traffic Accidents ■■■Bus lane

The bus lane system gives priority to public transportation on the road in response to traffic congestion during rush hour and as a way to encourage people to use public transportation. Normally the bus lane is blue color. Failure to comply will result in a fine of 40,000~50,000 won. ■■■Drinking and driving (Clause 41)

Driving while intoxicated (a blood alcohol level of over 0.05 percent) is punishable by imprisonment of up to 2 years or a fine of up to 3 million won. Driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.05~0.35 percent is punishable by law, and those with over 0.36 percent are arrested and detained. Those who have been apprehended for drinking and driving three times before are also detained. Administrative penalties: - Those with a blood alcohol level of 0.05~0.09 percent will have their license suspended for 100 days. - Those found with a blood alcohol level of more than 0.10 percent or more than 0.05% when involved in an accident resulting in loss of life will have their license revoked. Drivers who refuse an alcohol level test face cancellation of their license.

When an accident involves a minor collision, drivers are advised to settle the issue at the time of the accident in order to avoid an increase in insurance premiums. Foreign drivers are also advised to carry phone numbers of Korean colleagues, a lawyer, and their embassy. It is important to carry a disposable camera to record the scene of any accident you are involved in. If an accident occurs, the driver should immediately pull the car over to the side of the road at or near the accident site. If you do not stop, you will most probably be considered a hit-and-run driver.

Taking Care of the Injured If the injury sustained is not serious, take the person to a nearby hospital. If the injury is serious with heavy bleeding, you should try to stop the bleeding and get help from a passing vehicle or an ambulance to take the person to a nearby hospital. To call an ambulance, dial 119 (not 911). No area code is needed.

Recording and Maintaining Evidence of the Accident It is recommended that you always keep a disposable camera in your car. The configuration of vehicles involved in an accident should not be changed unless they are blocking traffic, or if moving the vehicles is absolutely necessary for other reasons. If the vehicles involved in the accident have to be moved, their positions should be marked by spray paint, white chalk or nails.

Warn Passing Vehicles To prevent a second accident, you should use a flag, light, or sign to warn approaching vehicles of the accident.

Reporting the Accident to Police by Calling 112

Notifying a Vehicle Insurance Company of an Accident Notify your vehicle insurance company immediately of an accident, including the date and place of the accident, the degree of damage, circumstances of the accident, evidence, and eye witnesses. Consult the insurance company to avoid incurring undue responsibilities or penalties such as those stemming from destruction of evidence. Exchange contact numbers with the wrongdoer or the victim. Call the police office to resolve the situation. When a mutual agreement has been made between the wrongdoer and the victim, this agreement should be retained in writing in case it is needed in the future. The wrongdoer and victim should be civil throughout the process of resolving the accident. If an accident is reported to an insurance company or a police office, pick-up service is available. ※ If you cause a traffic accident, you will generally be free from criminal charges if you have comprehensive insurance coverage. However, as stipulated in the special law regulating traffic accidents, this is not the case when the accident involves the following situations: 1. Violating a traffic signal 2. Crossing the median line 3. Speeding 4. Illegal passing 5. Improper passing through a crossing 6. Violation of a pedestrian crosswalk 7. Driving without a driver’s license 8. Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs 9. Starting a vehicle while the door is open 10. Driving onto the sidewalk 11. Hit-and-run accident 12. Fatality

You are required to report the accident to the police within 3 hours in a city and 12 hours in other areas. You can go to the police station, call the police, or have another person call the police.

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■■■Emergency vehicle service

> Modified Highway Route Assignment System

(General information) Free battery recharge service is available when a vehicle runs out of battery. Free service for locking oneself out of one’s car Free emergency gas recharge service: Obtain three liters of gas when a vehicle runs out of gas on the road. A vehicle using light-oil or LPG is not included in this service. Free tire exchange service: A vehicle may obtain an emergency spare if flat tire occurs. ■■■When a vehicle is towed for illegal

■■■Method for assigning route numbers

Towing and storage centers

parking Inquire about the towed vehicle - Seoul Metropolitan Installation Management Corporation [www.sisul.or.kr] ·Rule for towing: A police office can tow a vehicle when it is illegally parked under clause 28, 28, 30, or 31 under the traffic law ·How to recover a towed vehicle: Visit a tow site with a driver’s license and a foreigner registration card. Pay a tow fee and a tow lot fee. ※ A tow lot fee is at most 500,000 won regardless of the type of vehicle.

Appealing a fine Under Article 27, Section 115 of the Korea traffic law, when the fine stems from burglary of the vehicle or another reasonable cause, the driver may appeal the fine with town hall within 10 days of the citation. No formal appeal is acceptable after the 10-day period, and all fines must be paid. Type Passenger car, a freight car weighing 4 tons or more, special vehicle, and construction vehicle Type: Passenger car and a freight car weighing less than 4 tons

Fine 50,000 won

40,000 won

※ When you receive a bill for negligence in paying a fine, this can be paid at a bank or the gu office at which your car was cited.

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- Hongje Towing and Storage Center Tel. 82-2-395-3173, 395-5802 Hongje Station, Line 3 - Chang-dong Tel. 82-2-990-9412~3, 2290-6325 Chang-dong Station, Line 1 or 4 - Yeouido Tel. 82-2-783-2467, 761-1003 Yeouinaru Station, Line 5 - Yeongdeungpo-gu Tel. 82-2-2650-1480~3 Singil Station, Line 5

- “Automatic Response Service” for towed “vehicles: Call 82-2-2290-6300~5 (ARS) to locate your towed vehicle, directions on how to claim your vehicle, and the location of the towing company.

Arterial routes - Highways running East-West end in the number“0.”For example, Youngdong-seon (the route between Seoul and Gangwon Province) is 50. - Highways running South-North end in the number“5,”For example, Seohaean-seon (west coast route) is 15. Subsidiary arterial routes - South-North direction ends in“7,”i.e., 17, 27, and so on. These roads are marked by two digit numbers, and the latter figure is an odd number. For example, the second Jungbu-seon is 37. - East-West direction ends in an even number, i.e., 12, 14, 16, 22, and so on. It is also marked by two digits, and the latter figure is an even number. For example, the 88seon is 12. Short-distance Branch Routes - South-North direction: e.g., 251, 551, 451 and so on. These highways are three digit numbers, consisting of the arterial route number plus an odd number. For example, Guma-seon is 451. - East-West direction: e.g., 102, 104, and so on. These numbers are marked by three digit numbers consisting of the arterial route number plus an even number. For example, the route of Buyea and Namhae-seon is 104. Metropolitan belt line -The belt line uses the first figure of the pertinent area’s postal codes plus 00. For example, the Seoul metropolitan belt line is 100. Gyeongbu expressway -The route between Seoul and Busan, keeps the route number 1 to symbolize Korea’s most representative road.

■■■Method for naming each route

Considers the need to link expressways in the future reunified Korea. Uses the same principle of applying the starting and ending points used in the current highways. The route of the south-north direction starts with the south direction, and the route of the east-west direction starts with the west direction.

The route name is assigned by the starting and ending points, for example, the IksanJangsu highway, Dangjin-Daejeon Highway, and so on.

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Gyeonggi-do

HOSPITALS & HEALTH INSURANCE

Name Ajou University Medical Center

> Hospitals for Foreigners

Cheongsim Medical Center

Seoul

Gachon University Gil Medical Center Name

Seoul National University Hospital Soonchunhyang University Hospital Hanyang University Medical Center Kyunghee University Medical Center Severance Hospital; Yonsei University Hospital Samsung Medical Center Yongdong Severance Medical Center Cha Medical Center Asan Medical Center Kangnam St. Mary’s Hospital Jaseng hospital of Oriental medicine

URL/ Address

Tel

www.snuh.org 82-2-2072-2890/0505 28 Yeongeon-dong, 110-744 Seoul http://schuh.ac.kr 82-2-709-9158 657 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, 140-743 Seoul hmc.hanyang.ac.kr 82-2-2290-9550 17 Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, 133-792 Seoul www.khmc.or.kr 82-2-958-9643 1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, 130-702 Seoul www.severance.or.kr 82-2-2228-5810 134 Sinchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, 120-752 Seoul www.samsunghospital.com 82-2-3410-0200 50 Ilwon-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-710 Seoul www.yuhs.or.kr 82-2-2019-3600 142-92 Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-720 Seoul http://kangnam.chamc.co.kr 82-2-3468-3127 650-9 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-913 Seoul www.amc.seoul.kr 82-2-3010-5001~2 388-1 Pungnap-dong, Songpa-gu, 138-736 Seoul www.cmckangnam.or.kr 82-2-590-2932 505 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, 137-040 Seoul www.jaseng.net 82-2-3218-2105/2167 635 Shinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, 135-896 Seoul

National Cancer Center Bucheon Hospital Inha University Hospital

URL/ Address

Tel

www.ajoumc.or.kr 82-31-219-4311~2, 4010 San 5 woncheon-dong, Suwon, 443-721 Gyeonggi-do www.csmc.or.kr 82-31-589-4641 460 Songsan-ri, Seorak-myeon, 477-855 Gyeonggi-do www.gilhospital.com/english 82-32-460-8216 1198 Guwol-dong, Namdong-gu, Incheon www.ncc.re.kr 82-31-920-1934 09 Madu-1-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi-do www.schbc.ac.kr 82-32-621-5554 1174 Jung-dong, Wonmi-gu, Gyeonggi-do, Bucheon-si www.inha.com 82-32-890-3300 7-206 Shinheung-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Incheon

Busan Name Boomin Hospital Good Gang-An Hospital Inje University Pusan Paik Hospital Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital Good Moonhwa Hospital Kosin Medical Center

URL/ Address

Tel

www.buminhos.co.kr 82-51-330-3000 380-4 Deokcheon-1-dong, Buk-gu, Busan www.gang-an.or.kr 82-51-625-0900 40-1, Namcheon-dong, Suyoung-gu, Busan www.paik.ac.kr/en/ga 82-51-891-2624 Gaegeum Busanjin Busan www.parkside.co.kr 82-51-629-8000 731-1 Daeyoen-dong, Nam-gu, Busan http://moonhwa.or.kr 82-51-644-2002 899-8 Beomil-2-dong, Dong-gu, Busan www.kosinmed.or.kr 82-51-990-6155 34 Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan

Gyeongsangnam-do Name Changwon Fatima Hospital

URL/ Address

Tel

www.fatimahosp.co.kr 82-55-270-1259 212 Myeongseo-dong, Changwon, 641-560 Gyeongnam

Gyeongsangbuk-do Name Kumi Cha Medical Center

URL/ Address

Tel

http://kumi.chamc.co.kr 82-54-450-9870 855 yeonggok-dong, Gumi, 730-728 Gyeongbuk

Daegu Name Kyemyeong University Dongsan Medical Center Yeongnam University Medical Center Hanmi Hospital

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URL/ Address

Tel

www.dsmc.or.kr 82-53-250-7303 194 Dongsan-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu Med.yu.ac.kr 82-53-623-4114 317-1 Daemyeong 5-dong, Nam-gu, Daegu www.bkh.kr 82-53-593-4106 248-9 Igok-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu

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■■■Dental clinics Name

82-2-2072-3114

Kyunghee University Dental Hospital

82-2-958-8114

Kim Minhee Dental Clinic IP & I Dental Clinic United Dental Hospital Catholic Dental Hospital

Ulsan Name Ulsan University Hospital

URL/ Address www.uuh.ulsan.kr 290-3 Jeonha 1-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan

Tel

More Dental Hospital

82-52-250-7220 Chonga Dental Hospita

Gwangju Name Chosun University Hospital Chonnam National University Hospital Kwangju Christian Hospital

URL/ Address

Tel

http://hosp.chosun.ac.kr 82-62-220-3770 588 Seoseok-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju www.cnuh.com 82-62-220-6018 8, Hak-dong, Dong-gu, Gwangju www.kch.or.kr 82-62-650-5691 264 Yangnim-dong, Nam-gu, Gwangju

Jeollabuk-do Name Jesus Hospital Wongkwang University Hospital

URL/ Address

Tel

www.jesushospital.com 82-63-230-8114 300 Junghwasan-dong 1-ga, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk http://wmc.wonkwang.ac.kr 82-63-859-0123 344-2 Sinyong-dong, Iksan, Jeonbuk

Daejeon Name

Konyang University Hospital

URL/ Address www.emc.ac.kr 1306 Dunsan-dong, Seo-gu, Daejeon www.kyuh.co.kr Gasuwon-dong, Seo-gu, Daejon

Adent Dental Clinic Boston Dental Clinic Columbia Plus Dental Clinic Myungdong Ye Dental Clinic Kimian Dental Center Ye Dental Hospital

Tel

www.khmc.or.kr

E, D, J, C

82-2-3472-7528 1337-17 Seocho-dong Seocho-gu 82-2-735-1135 Somerset Palace Seoul Suite #306, 85 Susong-dong, Jongno-gu 82-2-6334-1022 25-11 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu 82-2-1566-7450

www.dentalxpert.co.kr

4 FL. Saman Bldg. Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-549-2822

www.moredental.com

624-13 Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-556-6836

www.chonga.co.kr

E, D

648-22 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-523-4422 1657-5 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu 82-2-543-7070

www.adentclinic.com

74-24 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-720-5673 32-7 Gwancheol-dong, Jongno-gu 82-2-569-8745

www.columbiaplus.com

826-3 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-771-2875

www.yedental.net

31-1 Myeong-dong 2 ga, Jung-gu 82-2-548-7212 158-12 Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-556-1393

www.yedental.com

E, J

13 FL. Ye Bldg. 131-6 Cheongdam 1-dong, Gangnam-gu 82-2-3217-4510

www.gorun-e.co.kr

5 FL. Baekryun Bd. 217-5 Hongeun 3-dong, Seodaemun-gu 82-2-795-1500

82-42-600-9057

Chicago Dental Clinic (Samseong-dong)

82-2-558-2820

Chicago Dental Clinic (Sinseol-dong)

82-2-2237-2879

Art Dentistry

Tel E, D, J, R

1 Hoegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu

Chicago Dental Clinic (Hannam-dong)

Modern Dental Clinic

URL www.snudh.org

College of Dentistry, Seoul National University Hospital 275-1 Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu

82-42- 611-3000

※ Korean regulation require a prescription from a doctor for non over-the-counter drugs. Non-prescription medication such as cold and indigestion medicine as well as vitamins and health aids such as pregnancy-testing kits can be purchased at most pharmacies. When you visit a pharmacy to purchase prescription medicine for the first time, you should present your medical insurance card. ※ Emergency Dial 119 or 1339 without local code International SOS Korea Ltd. Tel. 82-2-3140-1924 (24 hours)

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White Plant Dental Clinic

Gorun-e Dental Hospital

Eulji University Hospital

Tel

Seoul National University Dental Hospital

www.chicagotooth.co.kr

E

3F Venture Bldg., 76-6 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu 2F Samseong Bldg., 170-8 Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu 8F, Sammi Bldg., 117-21 Sinseol-dong, Dongdaemun-gu 82-2-792-1818/9 M

www.modern-dental.co.kr/

28-11 Hannam 1-dong, Yongsan-gu 82-2-539-7675

www.art-dentistry.com

E

832-21 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu

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■■■Ob-gyn clinics for foreigners Name

Tel

Address

URL

Dr. Yoo’s Ob-gyn Clinic

82-2-2608-1011

1031-12 Hwagok 5-dong, Gangseo-gu

http://yookwangsa.co.kr

Ehwa Womans University Dongdaemun Hospital

82-2-760-5114

70 Jongno 6-ga, Jongno-gu

Cha Medical Center

82-2-3468-3000

650-9 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu

http://kangnam.chamc.co.kr

Ehwa Womans University Mokdong Hospital

82-2-2650-5114

911-1 Mok-dong, Yangcheon-gu

www.eumc.co.kr/mokdong

Samsung Medical Center

82-2-2020-5500

52-25 Chungmuro 5 ga, Jung-gu

Lucina Lady’s Hospital

82-2-926-2292

351-4 Samseon-dong, Seongbuk-gu

www.lucinamiz.co.kr

Mizmore Obgyn Clinic

82-2-452-3570

4, 5 FL. Nonghyp Bldg. 199-1 Guui-dong, Gwangjin-gu

www.mizmore.co.kr

the Wise Hwang Hospital

82-2-2695-3500

114-12 Hwagokbon-dong, Gangseo-gu

Yeonsei Obgyn Clinic

82-2-790-0802

2 FL. Chung Wha Bldg., Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu

Sinchon Yeonsei Hospital

82-2-337-7582

13-3 Changjeon-dong, Mapo-gu

www.eumc.co.kr

www.thewisehospital.com

www.scys.co.kr

Website: www.u-hospital.co.kr Address: 957-14 Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu Knee & Spine Hospital Tel. 82-2-538-0075 Website: www.kshospital.net Address: 682-23 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu Wooshinhyang Hospital Tel. 82-2-926-7505 Website: www.wshmc.co.kr Address: Anam-dong 85-9, Seongbuk-gu Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese

Teng Teng Skin Clinic Tel. 82-2-337-4066 Website: www.tengteng.com Address: 6 FL. Daewha Bldg., 162-13 Donggyodong, Mapo-gu Arumdaunnara Beauty Clinic Network Tel. 82-2-3420-2251 Website: www.anacli.co.kr Address: 3, 5 FL., Gangnam Center Bldg. 825-13 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu BK Dongyang Plastic Surgery Clinic Tel. 82-2-3446-0446 Website: www.bkdy.co.kr Address: Rex tower 7, 8 FL. Nonhyeon-dong, 1-3 Gangnam-gu

■■■Dermatology clinics & plastic

surgery clinics for foreigners ■■■Ophthalmological hospitals for

foreigners Seer & Partner Eye Institute Tel. 82-2-511-0567 (Emergency: 82-10-7714-0567) Address: 86-1, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu Hangil Eye Hospital Tel. 82-32-503-3322 Website: www.hangileye.co.kr 543-36 Bupyeong-dong, Bupyeong-gu, Incheon Saevit Eye Hospital Tel. 82-31-900-7700/7736 Website: www.saeviteye.com 1334-3 Baekseok-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do

Yidemei Plastic Surgery Clinic Tel. 82-2-548-3039 Website: www.yidemei.kr Address: 20-6 Jamwon-dong, Seocho-gu

Lucina Lady’s Hospital Tel. 82-2-922-7474 Address: 351-4 Samseon-dong Seongbuk-gu ■■■Orthopedics hospitals

Wooridul Spine Hospital Tel. 82-1577-7100 Website: en.wooridul.com Address: 47-4 Chungdam-dong, Gangnam-gu Kim & Song United Orthopedics Hospital Tel. 82-1644-0075

■■■Oriental hospitals for foreigners in Seoul Name Kyunghee University Oriental Hospital

Tel

Address

URL

82-2- 958-8114 Hoegi station, Subway Line 1

www.kyunghee.or.kr

Haedang Oriental Hospital 82-2-335-1010 Exit 6 of Hapjeong station, Subway Line 2, 6 www.haedang.com Exit 8 of Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education station, Subway Line 2, 3

www.conmaul.co.kr

■■■Children’s hospitals for foreigners

Gangseo Oriental Hospital 82-2-3662-7986 Exit 6 of Balsan station, Subway Line 5

www.e-kimedi.com

Seoul National University Children’s Hospital Tel. 82-2-2072-2890 — English line Website: www.snuh.org/english Address: 28 Yeongeon-dong, Jongno-gu

Indang Oriental Hospital

82-2-557-3906~7 Exit 2 of Gangnam station, Subway Line 2 www.indang.com

Hamsoa Children’s Clinic

82-2-563-4700 Exit 2 of Dogok station, Subway Line 3

Girin Oriental Hospital

82-2-515-7300 Exit 5 of Nonhyeon station, Subway Line 7 www.kirindiet.co.kr

Jaseng hospital of Oriental medicine

82-2-3218-105 Exit 2 of Apgujeong station, Subway Line 3 www.jaseng.co.kr 82-2-3218-2167

Gangnam In Oriental Medical Clinic

82-2-547-8575 Exit 1 of Chongdam station, Subway Line 7 www.inisgood.com

Hamsoa Children’s Clinic Tel. 82-2-563-4700, 82-1544-1075 Website: www.hamsoa.com Address: 3 FL. A&A Bldg. 130-29 Nonhyeondong, Gangnam-gu

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Dr. Kim’s Children’s Clinic Tel. 82-2-765-7582 Address: 5th Floor Sangok Building, 109-4 Hyewha-dong, Jongno-gu

Leejiham Dermatology Clinic Tel. 82-2-567-5900 Website: www.ljh.co.kr Address: Chanlim Bldg., 816-3 Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu

Conmaul Oriental Hospital 82-2-3475-7114

www.hamsoa.com

Dongseo Oriental Hospital 82-2-320-7800 Exit 3, 4 of Sinchon station, Subway Line 2 www.dsoh.co.kr

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Ulsan

> Pet Clinics

Name

Seoul District

Name of Hospital

Gangnam-gu

Choonghyeon Animal Hospital Jyujyu Animal Hospital Wurijib Animal Hospital Chiryomeongmeong Animal Hospital Pussy Cat Animal Hospital Lee Seonghwan Animal Hospital Itaewon Animal Hospital Pet Toy Animal Hospital Taeneung Animal Hospital World Pet Animal Hospital

Mapo-gu Seocho-gu Yongsan-gu Jungnang-gu

Address

Tel

191-12 Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu 898-8 Daechi-dong, Gangnam-gu 180-31 Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu 630-23 Sinsan-dong, Gangnam-gu 174-20 Dogyo-dong, Mapo-gu 851-6 Bangbae-dong, Seocho-gu 168-3 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu 653-26 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu 175-2 Muk1-dong, Jungrang-gu 16 Sinyeong-dong, Jongno-gu

82-2-3445-7582 82-2-556-0975 82-2-572-8998 82-2-545-0075 82-2-323-7582 82-2-593-8238 82-2-797-6677 82-2-796-1021 82-2-973-1953 82-2-379-7575

Gyeonggi-do Name

Tel

Address

Sarang Animal Hospital

82-52-268-4469

657-1 Singjeong2-dong, Nam-gu

Cool Pet Animal Hospital

82-52-288-7573

9 Jinjang-dong, Buk-gu

Samsung Animal Hospital

82-52-248-7570

376-34 Guyeong-ri, Beomseo-eup, Ulju-gun

Gwangju Name

Tel

Address

Isop Animal Hospital

82-62-973-0109

655-2 Ssangam-dong, Gwangsan-gu

Juju Animal Hospital

82-62-524-7582

581-16 Punghyang-dong, Buk-gu

Hanaro Animal Hospital

82-62-371-0750

1181-2 Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu

Daejeon Tel

Address

Name

Tel

Address

Ire Animal Hospital

82-31-985-5075

348-6 Sawu-dong, Gimpo

Nara Animal Hospital

82-42-545-8575

1346 Gwangjeo-dong, Seo-gu

Migeum Animal Hospital

82-31-717-8558

23-1 Gumi-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam

Songgan Animal Hospital

82-42-934-7588

186-7 Songgang-dong, Yuseong-gu

Hi Pet Animal Hospital

82-31-205-0275

1000-4 Yeongtong-dong, Yeongtong-gu, Suwon

Seoul Animal Hospital

82-42-585-6767

281-15 Sansung-dong, Jung-gu

Incheon Gangwon Name Bupyeong Animal Hospital

Tel 82-32-511-6836

Address Name

417-16 Bupyeong4-dong, Bupyeong-gu

Pet Friends Animal Hospital

82-32-330-7521

159-52 Sangok-dong, Bupyeong-gu

Nohsungnam Animal Hospital

82-32-833-1770

196 Ongnyeon-dong, Yeonsu-gu

Tel

Address

Samsung General Animal Hospital

82-33-732-1275

1037-12 Taejang2-dong, Wonju

Dogvill Animal Hospital

82-33-645-2287

146-1 Okcheon-dong, Gangneung

Hyundae Animal Hospital

82-33-256-7582

677-21 Hupyeong1-dong, Chuncheon

Daegu Name

Tel

Address

Igok Animal Hospital

82-53-581-7582

1238-6 Igok-dong, Dalseo-gu

Dana Animal Hospital

82-53-956-0858

1291-20 Sangyeok3-dong, Buk-gu

Dongin Animal Hospital

82-53-424-4258

332 Dongin-dong, Jung-gu

Busan Name

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Tel

Jeju Name

Tel

Address

Sinjeju Animal Hospital

82-64-744-2772

720-3 Nohyeong-dong, Jeju

Gajok Aninal Hospital

82-64-702-7275

1260-4 Ido1-dong, Jeju

Seoul Animal Hospital

82-64-732-8762

280-11 Jungang-dong, Seoguipo

Address

Saha Animal Hospital

82-51-206-1891

619-20 Hadan1-dong, Saha-gu

Phoenix Animal Hospital

82-51-246-7551

36-7 Nampodong2-ga, Jung-gu

Kimtaehun Animal Hospital

82-51-503-7501

91-7 Sajik-dong, Dongnae-gu

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Conditions for enrollment

> Mortuary Service ■■■Repatriation of remains

Report to your Embassy immediately. To return the corpse to its home country, you need to get help from the deceased’s embassy. Translate and keep all necessary documents for insurance and other personal affairs. For information on foreign funeral customs and returning the deceased to their home country, Seran Hospital Funeral Service (www.seranfuneral.co.kr, Tel. 82-2-734-4025)

All documents should be the original, not copies. A cremation certificate issued by the town hall upon confirmation of the death certificate is needed.

■■■Cremation

Required documents: a death certificate, autopsy certificate, and a confirmation note for a death.

> Health Insurance [www.nhic.or.kr] This information on national health insurance services will come in very handy during your stay in Korea. All foreigners residing in Korea will be covered on the same voluntary basis as Korean nationals by the National Health Insurance upon payment of contribution.

■■■Information on National Health

Insurance coverage for foreigners What is National Health Insurance? The National Health Insurance Corporation (NHIC), is the only public insurer managing National Health Insurance under the supervision of the Ministry of Health & Welfare. Those insured by NHI can be categorized as the employee insured and the self-employed insured. The NHI is the system through which the contributions made by the insured persons are consolidated into a fund and insurance benefits are provided upon their need. The system aims to share the burden among the insured persons and provide medical services.

Those who have registered as foreigners at the Immigration Bureau and meet one of the following conditions can apply for enrollment into national health insurance at the NHIC. Employee insured: Foreigners employed by a company in Korea with more than five employees are eligible for workplace medical insurance. Medical insurance also covers foreigners’ spouses and children. In order to put the insurance in effect, employers should enroll their employees in a medical insurance program. Self-employed insured: Those who intend to stay in Korea for more than one year under one of the following visas can get health insurance coverage. • D-1(Culture & arts), D-2 (Study), D-3 (Industrial training), D-4 (Training), D-5 (Media coverage), D-6(Religion), D-7 (Stationing), D8(Corporate investment), D-9(Trade and management), E-7(Specific occupation), E8(Industrial trainee employment), F-3(the Spouses of those with one of the above visas and their children under age 20). • The dependents and children of individuals under an F-1 visa (visiting and joining families) • A long-term foreign resident in Korea under an F-2 visa (Residence) • An overseas Korean resident who is in Korea under an F-4 visa (Korean residents abroad)

Enrollment procedures and required documents For the employee insured: Foreign workers shall submit an application for enrollment to the employer of the work place who is responsible for remitting the application to the NHIC office with the required documents. The enrollment is retroactive to the date he/she was first employed. For the self-employed insured: A foreigner shall submit an application for enrollment with the certificate of alien registration and passport to the nearest NHIC office in his/her residential area. The enrollment is retroactive to the date he/she registered his/her residence in Korea. The required enrollment of health insurance for foreign workers has become problematic

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because most foreigners residing in Korea have health insurance from their countries and paying for different health insurance fees can be a double burden for them. Also, because of language barrier, foreigners have difficulty communicating at medical facilities in Korea. Considering these drawbacks, The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced additional revision of National Health Insurance on April 12, 2007. According to the revision, foreigners or overseas Korean working in Korea who fall within one of the following categories can be exempt from enrolling for health insurance. 1. In the case an individual receives medical coverage according to his/her national laws while working in Korea. 2. In the case the subject is insured in accordance with the rules of employment and internal regulations of his/her company during the duration of his/her employment in Korea. ※The effective date of the revised National Health insurance Act: July 27, 2007

Imposition of contributions and payment For the employee insured: The contribution amount shall be calculated by the monthly salary contribution rate and be deducted from the monthly salary (50% of which is paid by the employer). The duty of the payment is retroactive to the date he/she was first employed. For the self-employed insured: The contribution amount for those who have income shall be calculated by the monthly income contribution rate and for those who have no income shall be the amount of the average monthly contributions of the selfempolyed in preceding year. The duty of the payment is retroactive to the date he/she registered his/her residence in Korea. For foreign students: 30% of the contribution can be reduced and the contributions shall be paid in advance in three month units. However, foreigners who have F-1 or F-2 residence status shall pay the contribution amount calculated by the same imposition standard for Korean nationals on a monthly basis.

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■■■Major Life Insurance Companies

Insurance benefits The benefit package for foreigners is the same as that for Korean Nationals. When the insured person and his/her dependents, whether they are foreigners or Korean nationals, receive health care service at the health care facilities, they have to pay only the following amounts:

For treatment at hospitals and medical clinics: 20%~50% of the total charges applicable by NHI For prescription drugs filled at the pharmacy: 30% of the total charges applicable by NHI

> Life Insurance ■■■Guidelines for foreigners

·Life insurance covers foreigners who live in Korea and have a certificate of alien registration (Prudential Insurance, presently they have no information available in English, but they will issue a certificate with details of an insurance contract written in English.)

3. Documents to be submitted: a. A copy of alien registration card b. A copy of grant of sojourn c. Income for foreigners who have a certificate from their place of employment

(1) How to get the life insurance

1. If income can be verified, the insurance fee is determined using the following equation: [(net income) x (current rate of company insurance)]. 2. Foreigners with no income or whose income is hard to verify (e.g., D-1, D-2, D-3, or D-4 visa holders), a rate of average insurance bill per household nationwide is used. 3. Regardless of when a foreigner registers for insurance, the fee is calculated retroactively to the date of alien registration. 4. If a foreigner departs temporarily for a duration of less than three months, he/she is still responsible for payment of the retroactive insurance fee from the date of alien registration.

Name

URL

Tel

Korea Life Insurance

www.korealife.com

82-2-789-8114,1588-6363

Allianz Life Insurance

www.allianzlife.co.kr

82-2-3787-7000, 1588-6000

Samsung Life Insurance

www.samsunglife.com

82-1588-3114

Hungkuk Life Insurance

www.hungkuk.co.kr

82-1588-2288

Kyobo Life Insurance

www.kyobo.co.kr

82-1588-1001

Tongyang Life Insurance

www.myangel.co.kr

82-1577-1004

Metlife Korea

www.metlife.co.kr

82-1588-9600

Prudential Financial

www.prudential.co.kr

82-1588-3374

Shinhan Life Insurance

www.shinhanlife.co.kr

82-1588-5580

PCA Life

www.pcakorea.co.kr

82-1588-4300

New York Life Insurance

www.nyli.co.kr

82-2-2107-4600

ING Life

www.inglife.co.kr

82-1588-5005

LINA Life

www.lina.co.kr

82-1588-0058

AIG Life Insurance

www.aiglife.co.kr

82-1588-9898

Cost of insurance Requirement 1. The individual must be planning to stay in Korea at least 90 days. He or she must have an alien registration number. 2. If a foreigner enters Korea under one of the following visas, he or she must register for insurance: *D-1 (Culture and arts) *D-2 (Study) *D-3 (Industrial training) *D-4 (Training) *D-5 (Media coverage) *D-6 (Religion) *D-7 (Stationing) *D-8 (Corporate investment) *D-9 (Trade and management) *E-7 (Specific occupation) *E-8 (Industrial trainee employment) *F-3 (the dependents of the persons holding one of the above visas and his or her children under the age of 20) *The dependents and children of the person staying under F-1 status (visiting and joining families) *Persons who are long-term residents under F-2 status and overseas Korean residents who are in Korea under F-4 status

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Expiry of insurance (loss of qualification) Insurance coverage expires: 1. If a foreigner leaves Korea (except in the case of temporary departures for durations of less than three months) 2. In case of the death of insurance holder 3. If a foreigner acquires company insurance or becomes a dependent 4. If a foreigner does not pay the insurance fees (effective from the day following the due date of fees).

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Guide to Living in Korea

CULTURAL LIFE IN KOREA ABOUT KOREAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE KOREAN ETIQUETTE & MANNERS SIGHTSEEING IN KOREA RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & LEISURE SPORTS SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT


Guide to Living in Korea > Traditional Food A diverse array of foods and dishes can be found throughout Korea. Korea was once primarily an agricultural nation, and Koreans have cultivated rice as their staple food since ancient times. These days Korean cuisine is characterized by a wide variety of wild greens and vegetables. Various fermented and preserved foods, such as kimchi (fermented spicy cabbage), jeotgal

(matured seafood with salt) and doenjang (fermented soy bean paste) are notable for their unique flavor and high nutritional value. The prominent feature of a Korean table setting is that all dishes are served at the same time.

> Traditional Korean House - Hanok

ABOUT KOREAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE Cultural Heritage Administration [www.cha.go.kr] Korea Tourism Organization [http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr] orean traditional culture is based on the agriculture, economy and a foundation of Shamanism, Buddhism and Confucianism throughout its 5,000-year history. Cultural activities are famous for how they harmonize and co-exist with many religions and cultures. There are 425 national treasures, 1,776 treasures and 1,065 important folklore items as of November 1, 2005. As of October 2008 a total number of 878 itmes in 145 countries were registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List. “Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple,” “Haeinsa Janggyeong Panjeon,” and “Jongmyo Shrine” entered the list in 1995, followed by “Changdeokgung Palace Complex” and “Suwon Hwaseong Fortess” in 1997, and “Gyeongju Historic Areas” and “Gochang, Hwasun, and Ganghwa Dolmen Sites” in 2000.

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> Traditional Clothing - Hanbok Hanbok is a comprehensive term used to describe Korean traditional clothing. Today, hanbok is worn mostly on special occasions, and is divided into categories based on its function.

consists of a short jacket and pants, called baji, that are roomy and bound at the ankles. Both ensembles may be topped by a long coat of a similar cut called durumagi.

■■■Hanbok

■■■Saenghwal hanbok

Hanbok is characterized by its simple lines and the fact that it has no pockets. Women’s hanbok is comprised of a wrap-around skirt and a jacket. It is often called chima-jeogori, chima being the Korean word for skirt and jeogori the word for jacket. Men’ s hanbok

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The use of traditional hanbok follows complex rules, and requires meticulous attention. Because of this, a simplified version of hanbok has been introduced for daily use which incorporates simplicity and convenience. An increasing number of people want to express their individuality by wearing something that combines traditional beauty and modern simplicity. The modern version comes in a wide variety of styles and fabrics.

A traditional Korean house is called‘hanok,’ which is sought to create a living space based on the coexistence of nature and humans. Accordingly, the natural aspects of a traditional Korean house range from the structure’ s inner layout to the building materials which were used. Another unique feature of traditional houses is their special design for cooling the interior in the

summer and heating the interior in the winter. Since Korea has hot summers and cold winters, the‘ondol gudeul,’a floor-based heating system and‘daecheng,’a cool wooden-floor style of hall, were devised long ago to help Koreans survive the frigid winters and to make the sweltering and humid summers bearable. These primitive types of heating and airconditioning were so efficient that they are still in use in many homes today.

> Traditional Arts ■■■Traditional dance

■■■Traditional music

Korean traditional dance, much like traditional music, can be divided into court dance and folk dance. Court dance includes jeongjaemu, dances performed at banquets, and ilmu, the line dances performed in Confucian rituals. Folk dance can be divided into religious dances led by monks and secular dances. Whereas the highly stylized court dances display dimensions of discipline, grandeur and elegance, folk dances, especially mask dances, exhibit spontaneity, humor, freedom and satire.

Korean traditional music can be broadly divided into jeongak (court music), which has an intellectual emphasis, and minsogak (folk music), which is full of emotional expression. The former is closely related to the culture of the royal family and the upper class, the latter belonging more to the common people. Most court music moves at a slow pace, sometimes so slow that a single beat can take up to three seconds. As a result, the mood of this music is static, meditative, and reposeful. However, folk music, such as farmer’s music, pansori and musok (shaman’ s ritual music), is characterized by dynamic rhythm patterns.

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■■■Paintings

■■■Handicrafts and ceramics

A major characteristic of Korean traditional painting is its unique Oriental lines and colors that are seldom found in orthodox Western painting. Ancient tomb murals manifest traits of early Korean painting. The murals in Three Kingdoms tombs depict the dynamism and lifestyle of Koreans during ancient times. In the Goryeo period when Buddhism blossomed, the arts flourished as well, particularly Buddhist painting and sculpture, and many impressive works from this time can be seen at Buddhist temples today. During the Joseon Dynasty, painting was influenced by Chinese art. Folk paintings, or minhwa, were popular among the masses and abound with satire and humor.

Handicrafts and ceramics made great headway following the introduction of Buddhism to Korea. In the Goryeo Dynasty, elegant jade green celadon became the mainstream ceramics. Plain celadon reached its zenith of refinement around the first half of the 12th century. Whereas Goryeo celadon has novelty, Joseon ceramics are infused with subtlety and naturalness, evoking the sentiments of humble, common people. Joseon white porcelain embodies the characteristics of the Korean people who prefer simplicity and the color white.

worship rites at the Seonggyungwan in honor of Confucius, his disciples, and other celebrated Chinese and Korean Confucian scholars. ■■■Protestantism & Catholicism

Protestantism came to Korea after the signing of the Korean-American Treaty in 1882. Because Christianity challenged the basic values of Joseon society, its believers were subject to persecution in the early years, but as Christians took an increasingly active role in the anti-colonial struggle against the Japanese and churches promoted more educational opportunities, Christianity gained acceptance. Today Korean churches evangelize abroad, and approximately twenty-five percent of the Korean population is Christian. Catholicism first came to Korea as a western scholarly pursuit. Korean tributary missions to the imperial court of China took an interest in Jesuit missionary books and brought them back

to Korea. In 1784 the first Korean was baptized in Beijing and returned to Korea to set up a house of worship. Despite considerable persecution by the government, numerous people joined the Catholic Church. Presently, over two million people belong to the church. ■■■Shamanism

Various shamanistic practices are deeply engrained in Korean life. Shamanism is similar with folk beliefs from ancient times. It is closely related to the primitive cults that practiced communal rites for the gods of heaven, and which were uninfluenced by Buddhist tradition. One distinguishing characteristic of Korean shamanism is that it seeks to solve human problems through a meeting between humans and the spirits. This can be seen in the various types of shamanistic rites that are still widely practiced even today.

> Experiencing Korean Traditional Culture

> Religions

Son’s Home [www.sons-home.com] Tel. 82-2-562-6829 Experience Kimchi (Korean traditional fermented spicy cabbage), Hanbok, musical instruments, and calligraphy. - 10 minute walk from Exit 3 of Yeoksam Station, Line 2

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■■■Buddhism

■■■Confucianism

Buddhism was introduced into Korea in the second century, A.D. 372, during King Sosurim’ s government of the Goguryeo Dynasty. Buddhism soon found its way into the Baekje Kingdom and Silla Kingdom. The Korean peninsula was governed by three kingdoms at that time: Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Bulguksa (Buddhist temple) and Seokguram, which have been appointed as world cultural assets, were built during the unified Silla period. Buddhism has had a strong effect on the development of Korean culture since it was introduced. Korea has many Buddhism-related cultural assets, including buildings, sculptures, drawings, and craftworks.

Confucianism became a common philosophy in ancient Korea. When it came into contact with fundamental Korean sentiments, Confucianism brought about profound changes and exerted considerable influence on the Korean people. It has been an indispensable component of the Korean moral system, way of life and national laws. Confucianism, which was the major philosophy of the Joseon Dynasty, eventually gave rise to Silhak, or practical learning. Confucianism has deeply permeated the consciousness of Korean people and can be seen today in many forms, including two ceremonies that continue today: Jongmyo Jerye, the royal ancestral service at Jongmyo Shrine and Seokjeon Daeje, the

■■■Korean daily life

These programs encourage foreigners to experience Korean culture such as family rituals, etiquette, tea culture, traditional food, and the arts. Yoo’s Family [www.yoosfamily.com] Tel. 82-2-3673-0323 Experience Dado (etiquette of drinking tea), wearing Korean traditional clothes - Hanbok, learning greeting etiquette, practice Kimchi making, folk games and traditional Korean meals, etc. - 10 minute walk from Exit 2 of Anguk Station, Line 3

Yejiwon [www.yejiwon.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-2234-3325 Learn about Korean traditional customs and other common Korean practices. - 15 minute walk from Exit 6 of Dongguk Univ. Station. Tuyosinoie [www.tuyosi.com] Tel. 82-2-774-0351 Mobile: 82-10-9998-2443 Enjoy Korean traditional dishes, folk arts, and a traditional market. - 7 minute walk from Exit 12 of Seoul Station, Line 1 or 4

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festivals, entertainment, and a traditional market. There are a lot of sightseeing spots including Korean traditional houses, hanok. Location: Giheung-eup,Yong-in, Gyeonggi-do - Take a Folk Village shuttle bus at Suwon Station, KNR Line SamcheongGak [www.3pp.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-765-3700 Traditional Culture Academy: Minyo (folk songs), Pansori, crafts of the women’s quarters, tea ceremony, daegum, Korean traditional music for children and korean traditional food (Asadal). - Shuttle bus from Exit 7 of City Hall Station, Line 2 or Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station, Line 5 ■■■Traditional Korean village

Namsangol Hanok Village [www.hanokmaeul.org] Tel. 82-2-2266-6923 A traditional Korean-style garden,complete with a flowing stream and a pavilion in the woods, was constructed in order to revive the classical feel of the ancient times. Five traditional Korean houses were moved here on a 7,934 squaremeter lot including some of the residences of high government officials who were known to have eight of the largest mansions in seoul. - 2 minute walk from Chungmuro Station, Line 3 or 4 Bukchon Hanok Village [hanok.seoul.go.kr] Tel: 82-2-3707-8388 This traditional village features many Hanokstyle homes. The village is located in the area between Seoul City Hall and Seoseomun’ s annex. - Exit 1 of City Hall Station, Line 1 Korean Folk Village [www.koreanfolk.co.kr] Tel: 82-31-288-0000 The village has a folk museum and holds folk

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Oeamri Folk Village [www.oeammaul.co.kr] Tel. 82-41-544-8290, 82-41-541-0848 This traditional village has preserved the village history and culture. Location: Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do - Take a train at Seoul Station to Onyang, then a city bus to Oeam-ri (7 times a day, takes 40 minutes) Naganeupseong Folk Village [www.nagan.or.kr] Tel. 82-61-749-3347 This walled city built on an open field used to house an old government office and nearly 100 tradional-thatched houses built during the Joseon Dynasty. The city is like being in ancient Korea. Location: Suncheon, Jeollanam-do - Take a train at Seoul Station to Suncheon, then transfer to a city bus for Naganeupseong Folk Village Hahoe Village [www.hahoe.or.kr] Tel. Tel: 82-54-840-6578 The village was designated important folk asset no. 122. The village contains tangible and intangible cultural assets such as national treasures or folk arts. Location: Pungcheon-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do - Take a train at Cheongnyangni Station to

Andong, then city bus no. 46 to Hahoe Village Jeju Folk Village Museum [www.jejufolk.com] Tel. 82-64-787-4501~2 This village also features all kinds of traditional village styles of Jeju Island, including a mountain village, a fishing village, a small island town, and a marketplace. Location: Pyoseon-ri, Pyoseon-myeon, Namjeju-gun - 50 min by bus from Jeju Intercity Bus Terminal Jeonju Hanok Village [www.jjhanok.com] Tel. 82-63-287-6300 Jeonju Hanok Living Experience Center Location: Pungnam-dong, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do - Take the express bus from Express Bus Terminal to Jeolla Province and get off at the Jeollabuk-do Art Center

Jirye Artists’ Colony [www.jirye.com] Tel. 82-54-822-2590 This place is for those who want to learn about Korean history and culture. Location: Imdong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do - 4hrs. from Seoul Cheongnyangni Station to Andong (50 mins. from Andong) Suaedang [www.suaedang.com] Tel. 82-54-822-6661 A place for experiencing Korean traditional culture as well as traditional houses. Location: Imdong-myeon, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do - Andong bus terminal → get off at Imdong bus station (2 km from the bus station)

■■■Buddhist temple stay

[www.templestay.com] For over 1600 years temples have provided spiritual refuge for Korean Buddhists. The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism is opening Korean temples where foreigners can experience the Korean monks’ life style and Korean traditional culture. Program: Dharma Ceremony in the morning, Seon meditation, tea ceremony, four bowl meal, introduction of temple, printing Tripitaka, Buddhist martial arts, making traditional lanterns, making green tea, traditional games, etc. Name Beomeosa Temple Naewonjeongsa Temple Jeondeungsa Temple Mihwangsa Temple Baekyangsa Temple Jogyesa Temple Mu Sang Sa Temple Hwaeomsa Temple Songgwangsa Temple Bongjeongsa Temple Haeinsa Temple Hwagyesa Temple

URL www.beomeosa.co.kr www.naewon.org www.jeondeungsa.org www.mihwangsa.com www.baekyangsa.org www.ijogyesa.net www.musangsa.org www.hwaeomsa.org www.songgwangsa.org www.bongjeongsa.org www.haeinsa.or.kr www.hwagyesa.org

Tel 82-51-508-3122 82-51-241-0691 82-32-937-0125 82-61-533-3521 82-61-392-7502 82-2-732-2183 82-42-841-6084 82-61-782-7600 82-61-755-0108 82-54-853-4181 82-55-934-3000 82-2-902-2663/903-3361

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■■■Korean cooking courses

Institute of Traditional Korean Food [www.kfr.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-741-5411~4 The program consists of a field tour to the Korean Traditional Kitchen Museum, where you can learn how to make rice cakes. You may also partake in other Korean cooking activities . - 3 minute walk from Exit 7 of Jongno 3(sam)ga Station, Line1, 3 or 5

Han’s Institute of Culinary Arts [www.hancooking.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-742-3567 Kimchi course, kimchi and bulgogi course, bibimbap (a mixed rice with various vegetables) course, kimchi stew course and other courses - 3 minute walk from Exit 4 of Jongno 3(sam)ga Station, Line 5

Institute of Korean Royal Cuisine [www.food.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3673-1122~3 Enjoy dishes intended for the royal family and traditional folk dishes. - 20 minute walk from Exit 2 of Anguk Station, Line 3

Ilsan Wondang Jungang Cooking School [www.cookingac.co.kr] Tel. 82-31-968-6262 Take a course to learn how to make Korean dishes: kimchi, bulgogi, samgyetang (traditional chicken dish), bibimbap, kimchi stew, and so on. - 10 minute walk from Wondang Station, Line 3

Seoul Agriculture Technology Center [http://agro.seoul.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-459-8992 A way for everyone to learn the old skills of cooking food. Established by the Seoul Agriculture Technology Center. - 10 minute walk from Exit 4 of Yangjae Station, Line 3

Minkyung Choi’ s Cooking School [www.cook.or.kr] Tel. 82-51-464-6000 Participate in courses for learning to prepare traditional Korean meals. Learn how to make kimchi, bulgogi, galbi, bibimbap, and other traditional dishes. - 10 minute walk from Busan Station

BokSeon Han’s Cooking School [www.hanboksun.com] Tel. 82-2-584-3783 Learn about recipes and seasonings for traditional dishes. - 5 minute walk from Exit 4 of Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education Station, Line 2 or 3

Dong-a Kyungok Kim’ s Cooking School [www.cook3000.co.kr] Tel. 82-51-818-3000 Join courses for learning to cook Korean traditional dishes: kimchi, galbi, bibimbap, jeon (pan-fried dishes), and namul (vegetables or wild greens)

- 5 minute walk from Nampodong Station House Kimchi [www.housekimchi.com] Tel. 82-2-3216-9792 Targets Japanese travelers. - 5 minute walk from Exit 2 of Hongje Station, Line 3 ■■■Ceramics

Korean pottery is famous for its excellent quality and use of artistic skill. Pottery features Korean traditional art styles, simple colors and unique molding. The fee for a pottery class is between 5,000 won and 30,000 won. Icheon Ceramics Village (Icheon, Gyeonggi-do) - Take an Icheon-bound bus at Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal

Name Icheon Ceramics Village SinWon Pottery Education Center Yewon Ceramic The National Folk Museum (The museum has Korean folk classes for foreigners) Haegang Ceramics Museum Gyeongju Folk Craft Village

Yeoju Ceramics Village (Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do) - Take a Yeoju-bound bus at Seoul Express Bus Terminal or Dong Seoul Bus Terminal Gangjin Celadon Village (Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do) - Take a bus at Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Gangjin, then take a city bus for Maryang and get off at Celadon Village URL

Tel

ceramic.invil.org www.sinwondoye.com www.yewonceramic.co.kr www.nfm.go.kr

82-31-633-2574~5 82-1588-9572 82-31-6342-114 82-2-3704-3114

www.haegang.org www.kyongju-fcv.com

82-31-634-2266 82-54-745-6049

■■■Taekwondo

Taekwando, a Korean traditional martial art, is an international sport that enjoys world-wide popularity. Taekwando teaches a person selfreliance, not aggression. Therefore, it focuses on physical training and mental endurance. Character development is also an important aspect of the sport. Taekwando was first shown as an exhibition game during the 1988 Seoul Olympics and has since been adopted as an official Olympic sport, debuting at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Korea Taekwondo Tour Information Center [www.taekwontour.net] - One-day Taekwondo experience, Taekwondo Camp Tel. 82-2-336-3361 Fax. 82-2-336-3811

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KOREAN ETIQUETTE & MANNERS > Drinking Manners Be courteous to each other while drinking. Guest seat - Allow the guest to have the seat farthest away from the door and the warmer part of the floor in an ondol, or heated floor in a room. When to offer a drink - Let the elder person or senior (e.g., boss) have the first drink. - Offer to pour the drink using both hands unless the person is a friend, close colleague, or younger person. - Even if you are of a similar age group, offer to pour a drink using both hands if you are not that close to the person. - Pour drinks using your right hand, not left

hand. - Refill empty glasses quickly. - Hold your glass with two hands when an elder is pouring you a drink. - Take the glass from the elder even if you don’t plan to drink it. Sip your drink to be polite. - After receiving a drink from an elder, use both hands to give the elder a glass. Never use the same glass that you used.

■■■Culture streets

Insa-dong [www.insadong.info] This traditional street in Insa-dong has shops that carry traditional goods such as antiques. The street holds various traditional events as well. - 2 minute walk from Anguk Station, Line 3 Sagan-dong The street has ten modern art galleries, a National Folk Museum, and traditional museum. You can enjoy modern and traditional art here. - 5 minute walk from Anguk Station, Line 3

Fashion Street in Donamdong This street is located in the Gangbuk area and is always crowded with people who enjoy fashion. - 1 minute walk from Sungshin Women’s Univ. Station, Line 4

> Invitation Etiquette Invitation to attend a party commemorating the launching of a business, co-worker’ s birthday, wedding, 60-year-old birthday, welcome celebration, farewell party, funeral, a party for a person who has transferred to another department or other branch, and other events. - Remember the date, time, and venue on the invitation. - Bring the invitation and business cards in case you need them. - Arrive at the party on time. - Bring a gift if called for. - Express your appreciation for the invitation to the host. - Don’ t stay at the party too late. Gift for a different kind of invitation Sometimes it is appropriate to bring a gift to an event. Choose a gift that is proper for the

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occasion and one that isn’ t too expensive or too cheap. Wrapped gifts are also appreciated. - It is thoughtful to buy a gift for the mother when invited to a baby’ s birthday. - You may also inquire with the parent about an appropriate gift for a baby’ s birthday party. - When expressing your congratulations or condolences with money, present it in an envelope with your name written on it. - It is polite to open gifts later and not in front of guests.

Expressing condolences - Express condolences to a person who is going through a tragedy such as the death of a family member. - People usually give 30,000 won to 50,000 won to express condolences or congratulate a party.

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Congratulatory event - Dress in business attire. Wear a Korean topcoat when wearing a hanbok, the Korean traditional outfit. - Upon entering the party, sign the visitor’s book and hand your gift to the reception desk. - Greet the host but don’t talk to him for too long as he has many other guests to greet. - Don’ t leave your seat during a ceremony. - Don’t chat loudly with friends or colleagues during the ceremony. - Express your congratulations to the host again after the ceremony has ended. - If you cannot attend the celebration, it is a kind gesture to send your congratulations prior to the event or through another person to the host.

Funeral - Express condolences by phone or in person. - Pay a call to the hospital or place where the coffin is held. It is very thoughtful to stay through the night with the family of the dead person. - Burn a incense and bow twice in front of the coffin. And then bow to the person in mourning and console him or her. - Write down your name in the visitor’ s book. - Speak in a low voice when talking to the family of the deceased. - Dress appropriately: black suit with black tie for a man and a dark color outfit for a woman. Don’ t wear too much jewelry. ※ Offering condolence money Offering condolence money is a Korean custom intended to assist the family of the deceased with funeral expenses. Wrap the money in a white sheet of paper and put it into a white envelope. Hand it to the person in charge of the funeral or place it in front of

the spirit of the deceased before burning incense. People usually give 30,000 won to 50,000 won in condolence money.

Visiting a person at the hospital - Do not bring too many fruits or flowers. - Encourage a patient to get better soon. - Check for visiting hours and the patient’s condition before visiting. - Check for prohibited or restricted items before buying a gift. - Inquire about the patient’ s state with a doctor or nurse, and not the patient. - When you talk with a patient, pay attention to his condition so that he isn’ t tired out. - Be careful not to bother other patients. - Your visiting time should be short, 15 to 20 minutes. - When a patient has another visitor, it is better to leave as long as you have had enough time with the patient.

> Cultural Differences There are many cultural differences where East meets West on the Korean Peninsula. In many ways, the differences are so great that they are actually opposite. This causes considerable confusion and often frustration for foreigners, who often find the customs, methods and culture very difficult to understand. The problem for foreigners may lie in the expectation that Korea will somehow be similar to their own country. When faced with startling differences, this results in dramatic confusion and frustration. The knowledge that Korean culture is opposite in many ways should create expectations that result in understanding without judgement, producing smoother relations and cooperation between foreigners and their Korean hosts. The following are a few examples of the many differences one may encounter in Korea. Some are very basic, some a little humorous, but they touch on very diverse aspects of life and are intended to invite Westerners to think a little differently, not only when they look at these examples, but when they encounter the countless others while visiting and working in Korea. Individual vs group: Westerners place more emphasis on individualism, teaching their children to become independent from an early age. Koreans are reared with group values, carefully reinforced and interwoven into their culture throughout their entire lives. Meals: Foreigners are probably accustomed to meals served in courses one after the other. For example, soup, salad, main course, etc. But Koreans serve the complete meal at once in many dishes and all the group take food from the dishes. Koreans traditionally take turns paying for meals or drinks. In general, elders or superiors most often offer to pick up the tab. However, young Koreans are increasingly adopting the “Dutch treat”concept whereby each person pays for their own meal.

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Addresses: Western addresses read from the individual to the smallest unit (street) to the largest unit (state), written horizontally on the envelope. Korean addresses read from the largest unit (province) to the smallest (house), and the person is listed last. Names: Asian names list the family name first, followed by first name. Usually Asians don’t have middle name. Western names are listed in order of first, middle and last name. Carrying loads: In the West, people generally carry all sorts of items, be they groceries, children, boxes, etc., in front of them as they walk. Koreans generally carry items on their back, making the load easier and allowing an unobstructed view. Korean mothers can often be seen carrying infants on their back, papoose-style. Bowing: In Korea, gamsahamnida (thank you) is often used in conversation. When Koreans use this expression, they tend

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to bend their heads slightly or deeply. Which person makes deeper bows depends on the age of the persons involved. Young persons would generally make deep bows toward their seniors, especially the elderly.

Counting money: Koreans count money by folding a group of bills tightly in the left hand and flipping through the bills with the fingers of the opposite hand. Westerners count them one at a time by separating each bill as they count.

Waving: In the West, if a person holds up his hand, palm out, and moves his fingers up and down, he would be waving goodbye. In Korea, he would be saying, “Come here.” Laughing: Westerners laugh with their mouths open, often making great noise and even doubling over while holding their stomach. Koreans, especially women, cover their mouths while laughing, attempting not to show their teeth or act overly emotional. Tipping in Korea: - Tipping is not as usual in Korea as in western countries. But service fee is usually included in other costs, i.e. food price or facilities use fee. Except for some hotels, most places in Korea do not charge tip.

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> Major Sightseeing Spots ■■■Seoul & surrounding areas

Titles: In the West, titles are normally placed first in conversation; for example, Dr. Smith, Mr. Jones or President Bush. Koreans place titles after the name, for example Smith Baksa (doctor), Bush Daetongnyeong (president). Counting on your fingers: Most Westerners are familiar with counting on their fingers. Western culture dictates starting with a closed fist and counting 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 as the hand opens first with the thumb, then index finger, middle finger, etc., finally end with a completely open hand at the number 5. Koreans begin with an open hand count by closing all the digits, beginning with the thumb, and ending with a closed hand at number 5.

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Gyeongbokgung [www.royalpalace.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-3700-3900

Korean table manners: - You should use a warm towel only for washing hands. Put the warm towel on the table after using it. - When eating with a person who is older than you, let him/her begin eating first. - Let the eldest person sit farthest away from the door, which is considered the best seat. - Let the elder pick up his spoon, fork, or chopsticks first. - When you finish eating while others are still eating, put your spoon in the soup bowl. After everybody finishes eating, place the spoon on the table.

This palace was built by King Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty in 1395. It was burned down in 1592 by Japanese invaders, and rebuilt by King Gojong in the 1800s. Some buildings such as Geunjeongjeon, Hyangwonjeong and the Chimney of Amisan have been well preserved and reflect the beauty of Korean traditional cultural heritage. - Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station (Exit 5) Deoksugung [www.deoksugung.go.kr] Tel. 82-2-771-9955 Closed: Monday Originally called Jeongneung dong Haenggung but later renamed Gyeongungung by King Gwanghaegun in 1611, the king moved to Changdeokgung in 1615, and this palace remained empty for 280 years. When King

Gojong started to live here after returning from the Russian Legation in 1897, it was then used as the main palace. However, the name Deoksugung was used in 1907 after King Gojong was dethroned. The palace houses many beautiful Western-style buildings, such as Seokjojeon. - Subway Line 1 or 2, City Hall Station Korea House [www.koreahouse.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-2266-9101~3 Having been modeled after Jagyeongjeon in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Korea House is elegant and beautiful, with a tastefully designed garden in the hanok (traditional house). Korea House will allow you to experience the atmosphere of everyday life and culture of Korean ancestors through Korean traditional performing arts, food and crafts. - Subway Line 3 or 4, Chungmuro Station

Jogyesa Temple [international.jogyesa.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-732-5292 Jogyesa, located in the middle of downtown, is the head temple of Korean Buddhism built in 1939. You will find Daeungjeon, Buddhist Hall, Buddhist Jeonghwa Memorial Hall, Yongmunsan Sangwonsa Bronze Bell (National Treasure No. 32), pagodas and stone towers in this temple. - Subway Line 1, Jonggak Station, 10 min. walk (Exit 2)

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Korean Folk Village [www.koreanfolk.co.kr] Tel. 82-31-288-0000 This famous tourist site has recreated the Korean folk lifestyle, including shamanist religions and the annual customs of the late Joseon Dynasty. Tourists can experience the traditional life and culture of Korea. - Jamsil Stn., Bundang Stn. (Subway): Bus No. 1116 - Gangnam Stn., Yangjae Stn. (Subway): Bus No. 1560 - Suwon Stn. (Train/Subway): Bus No. 37, free shuttle bus

Suwon Hwaseong [http://ehs.suwon.ne.kr] Tel. 82-31-2284410~2 Built of only plaster and soil, this is one of the best fortresses from the Joseon Dynasty. The fortress is a product of King Jeongjo’s regret and filial piety, also registered on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1997. The fortress has 4 entrances along with many builtin defensive features. - Catch Bus No. 2, 7, 7-2, 8, 13, 1007 or 3000 at Suwon Station (Train/Subway)

Mt. Nam [parks.seoul.go.kr/namsan] Tel. 82-2-753-2563 Many people exercise in Namsan in the early morning. You can see the sea in Incheon, although far from Seoul, on a clear day. In the park, you will find Palgakjeong, a playground, botany garden, and cable car. It is a good place to study the environment, take a walk or exercise. - Subway Line 4 Myeong-dong Station (Exit 3) Mt. Bukhan [http://bukhan.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-2-909-0497 The Bukhansan National Park is a unique natural park in the city and became the 15th National Park in Korea. It is famous for natural beauty and cultural heritage like temples. Many people visit for climbing and relaxing. It is also easy to access by car, subway, or bus from the metropolitan areas. More than 5 million people visit every year, setting the record as the most crowded national park in the world. - Dobong area-Dobongsan Station (Subway Line 1 or 7), 5-10 min. walk to the ticket office - Bukhansanseong area - Gupabal Station (Subway Line 3), transfer to Bus No. 156

of mountain tops covered with rocks and old trees. It is also called Sogeumgang or Seogeumgang, which means west of Mt. Geumgangsan, the most beautiful mountain on the Korean Peninsula. - Subway Line 2 (Seoul National University Station), and take a bus to the mouth of Gwanaksan - Catch a bus to Seoul National University on Subway Line 2 (Sillim Station, Line 2) Itaewon

Yellow Sea, where traces of war against the Mongol tribe during the Goryeo Dynasty still remain. Located about 50 kilometers from Seoul, this tourist site offers relaxation and activity with an enchanting sunset, lapping blue waves, and beautiful coastal scenery. - Catch a coach bus to Ganghwado at the Sinchon Bus Terminal, a 10 min. walk from Subway Line 2, Sinchon Station Wolmi Island Tel. 82-32-765-4169 Located close to Seoul, many tourists visit Wolmido because of its unique cafes with live music, good view of the ocean, fresh raw fish restaurants, and small amusement parks. The cruise ship wharf also serves as a gateway to other islands in the Yellow Sea. - 10 min. from Incheon Station by Bus No. 2, 23, or 45

[yongsan.go.kr/eng] Tel. 82-2-710-3322 Itaewon is situated in the main area of Seoul and became famous for foreigners as a shopping town after the Asian Games in 1986 and Seoul Olympic Games in 1988. Most shops sell high quality goods at low prices, making Itaewon the most popular shopping destination for tourists. - Subway Line 6, Itaewon Station Ganghwa Island [www.kanghwado.net] Tel. 82-32-934-1637 Ganghwado is a historical region bordering the

Soraepogu Tel. 82-32-453-2140 Over 300 boats come in and out of Soraepogu daily, forming a fish market full of fresh seafood. It is a place where one can still feel the atmosphere of an old fishing village. Enjoy raw fish at reasonable prices in the restaurants.

Mt. Gwanak Tel. 82-2-880-3646 Gwanaksan is situated at the southern tip of Seoul, and the shape of the mountain looks like a fire. There are dozens

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- 7 min. from Subway Line 4, Oido Station by Bus No. 7 Han River Yeouido Park

[parks.seoul.go.kr/main/english/youido/main.htm] Tel. 82-2-761-4078 Hangang Yeouido Park is well-preserved naturally. A group of migratory birds visit here in the winter. Yunjungno, the road to the National Assembly running along the Hangang River, is crowded with people during the flower festival in the middle of April. People come out with their families to enjoy spring blossoms. - Subway Line 5, Yeouinaru Station (Exit 2, 3) Olympic Park [www.sosfo.or.kr/olpark] Tel. 82-2-410-1114 Olympic Park was built to commemorate the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It has 6 gymnasiums for cycling, weight lifting, fencing, gymnastics, and swimming, along with the 88 Nori Madang, music fountain, etc. You can also appreciate world-famous sculptures while walking about the outdoor sculpture park. Many famous singers such as John Denver, Eric Clapton, and the heavy metal band Metalica, have held concerts here. - 5 min. walk from Subway Line 5, Olympic Park Station (Exit 3)

Seoul Land [www.seoulland.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-509-6000 Seoul Land, with 395,000 square yards of space, consists of 5 different themes such as the World Plaza, Samcheolli Land, Future Land, Fantasy Land and Adventure Land. Its size makes it difficult to see in its entirety in one day. Here you can enjoy the comfort of fresh air coming from Mt. Cheonggyesan, see many types of buildings from all over the world in the world plaza, and experience Korean traditional foods, antiques, old markets, swings and other treasures. - Subway Line 4, Seoul Grand Park Station (Exit 1), 7 min. walk

Everland [www.everland.com] Tel. 82-31-320-5000 Everland, opened in 1976, consists of Caribbean Bay and Festival World. There are safaris and various spots for recreation in Festival World, and flower festivals are held seasonally. Caribbean Bay is an indoor/outdoor waterpark open all four seasons. - Catch Bus No. 1500, 1500-1 from Subway Line 3, Yangjae Station or No. 1500-2 at Subway Line 2, Sadang Station 63 Building [www.63city.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-789-5114 The 63 Building, standing high on the bank of Seoul’s jewel Han River, contains an enormous aquarium that has recreated a portion of the ocean, Cineworld 63 and the

IMAX Theater all within its 3 basement levels and 60 above ground levels. The panoramic city view from the Observation Platform is an enchanting experience. -10 min. walk from Subway Line 5, Yeouinaru Station

Golden Gate Casino [www.goldengateparadise.com] Tel. 82-32-745-8800 Golden Gate Casino offers state-of-the-art facilities with courteous dealers in its dynamic and fun atmosphere. In addition to the games, K1 and racing girls will be ready to welcome guests. Golden Gate Casino offers non-stop-action throughout the year with its Las Vegas-Style premier gaming establishment for foreigners only. It operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Only minutes away from Incheon International Airport, Golden Gate Casino at Hyatt Regency Incheon will be a new landmark casino of Northeast Asia. - 2850-1 Woonseo-dong, Jung-gu, Incheon, Korea 400-340

Lotte World [www.lotteworld.com] Tel. 82-2-411-2000 Lotte World, a joyful and enchanting world also known as ”a city within a city,” has museums, hotels, and the world’s biggest indoor theme park consisting of Adventureland, Magic Island and Folk Museum-all in one place. The roof is covered with glass, so there is no worry about outside weather. Magic Island, the first island park in Korea, is connected to Adventureland by monorail and an arched bridge, modeled after villages in fairy tales. - Subway Line 2, Jamsil Station Other Information Resources - Seoul [www.seoul.go.kr] - Incheon [www.incheon.go.kr] - Gyeonggi-do [www.gg.go.kr]

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■■■Gangwon province

Naksansa Temple [www.naksansa.or.kr] Tel. 82-33-672-2447~8 Jeonjin 1-ri, Ganghyeon-myeon, Yangyanggun, Gangwon-do. Naksansa Temple is located 4 km north of Naksan Beach, and has a history of 1,300 years. It is a temple that was built by Ui-Sang, an ambassador of the 30th king of the Silla Period (57 BC~AD 935). Inside, there is the Seven Floor Stone Tower, Dongjong, Hongyaemun, and other cultural assets. -10-min ride by bus No.9 from Yangyang Intercity Bust Terminal.

Samcheok Hwanseongul [http://tour.samcheok.go.kr] Tel. 82-33-541-9266 The beauty of stalagmites and stalactites forming rows inside Asia’s largest cave is a marvelous sight. - Transportation: 40 min. from Samcheok Bus Terminal Seoraksan National Park [http://seorak.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-33-636-7700 Buk-myeon, Inje-gun, Gangwon-do Also known as “Seolsan” and “Seolbongsan,” the mountain was named Seorak because the snow would not melt for a long time and its rocks stayed white as snow. In November 1965, the Seorak Mountain district was designated as a Natural Monument preservation area. Afterwards, in December 1973, it was designated as a park preservation area, and in August 1982, as a Biosphere Preservation District by UNESCO. - From Inje Bus Terminal, take the Wontongbound city bus (runs 20 times a day/40 minute intervals).

Iron Triangle Battlefield Tel. 82-33-450-5558 Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do The Iron Triangle Battlefield is the area that connects Gimhwa, Pyeonggang and Cheorwon. This area had the heaviest casualties during the Korean War with the Baekmagoji Battle and the Oseongsan Battle. The Iron Triangle Battlefield was the headquarters and frontline of the North Korean Army. -1 hour and 40 min. by bus from Seoul.

after the following 5 plateaus: Manwoldae, Jangryeondae, Girindae, Sangsamdae and Jigongdae. Featuring its 1563 meter-high Birobong Peak, Odaesan spreads southwest with Mt. Sodaesan, Horyeong Peak and Mt. Sogyebangsan. - At Jinbu, take Mt. Odaesan-bound bus (12 times a day/10 minute ride) and get off at Mt. Odaesan. Gyeongpodae Beach [www.gntour.go.kr] Tel. 82-33-640-4414 A large pavilion with a handlebar-shaped roof overlooks the crystal clear waters of Gyeongpoho Lake. You can enjoy a grand sunrise over the East Sea, sunset over Daegwallyeong and the beauty of a moonlit night. - 20 min. from Gangneung Station by Bus No. 19-7 Kangwon Land Casino Tel.82-33-590-7000~5 [www.kangwonland.com] With 30 game tables and 500 slot machines, the casino delivers lucky ambience. It is scheduled to expand to 80 game tables and 1,600 slot machines, and will be reborn as Asia’s best Las Vegas-style casino with hotels,

cultural events, theme parks, recreation areas and resting facilities. - Saemaeulho, Mugunghwaho from Cheongnyangni Station in Seoul Osaek Spa

Tel. 82-33-672-2883 The springs spouting from this southeastern valley of Mt. Seorak contain sodium and sulfate, and its 42° temperature and alkaline PH level of 8.6 are efficacious for stomachaches, high blood pressure, diabetes and skin diseasses. - 20 min. by Bus No. 3 from Sokcho Express Bus Terminal Yongpyong Resort [www.yongpyong.co.kr] Tel. 82-33-335-5757 130 Yongsan-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchanggun, Gangwon-do Yongpyong Resort, located on the ridge of Mt. Balwangsan, is the first domestic ski resort which opened in 1975. With an average of 250 cm of snow each year, you can enjoy skiing from November to April. It is 215km from Seoul, and with the construction of a four-lane highway, the travel time has been shortened to two hours. When the ski season ends, you can enjoy golf from April to November as well. - From Hwoenggye Bus Terminal, take the free shuttle bus to Yongpyong Resort (12 times a day/10 minute ride)

Odaesan National Park [http://odae.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-33-332-6417 Sinwang-ri, Yeongok-myeon, Gangneung-si / Dongsan-ri, Jinbu-myeon and Byeongnae-ri, Doam-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwondo. Odaesan National Park was designated as a national park in 1975. Odaesan was named

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■■■Central Korea (Chungcheong Province)

Seosan Maae Samjon Bulsang [www.seosantour.net] Tel. 82-41-660-2538 Smiling mysteriously with a perpetually peaceful expression, Maae Samjon Bulsang is a stone image of Buddha engraved on a rock. It is characterized by various expressions from the changing angles of sunlight. - 2 hours 29 min. by bus from Nambu Terminal in Seoul Sudeoksa Temple [www.sudeoksa.com] Tel. 82-41-337-6565 This is a Buddhist temple with picturesque scenery in harmony with the mountains and the sea with clean and invigorating water running through the valleys. - 50 min. by bus to Sudeoksa from Yesan Bus Terminal Gongju Gongsanseong [www.gongju.go.kr] Tel. 82-41-856-0331 (Foreign Language Service: 82-10-5024-2421) This is an ancient palace of the Baekje Kingdom, with a wall 3 kilometers in length and cultural assets such as Jinnamnu, Ssangsujeong, Gongbungnu, Yeongeunsa and more. It is invigorating to walk on natural trails where the beautiful scenery gradually transforms year round according to the season. - 20 min. by Bus No. 1, 3, 22, or 30 from Gongju Bus Terminal

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Gungnamji Tel. 82-41-830-2523 It is a well-known fact that Gungnamji is the oldest man-made pond in Korea. A pavilion is in the middle of the pond, and an elevated bridge was built over the water. Tourists can enjoy a romantic view of willows surrounding the pond. - 15 min walk from Buyeo Bus Terminal Independence Hall of Korea [www.independence.or.kr] Tel. 82-41-560-0114 Independence Hall has an outdoor pavilion and seven standing exhibitions incorporated into the 4.7 million-square-yard complex, with displays of historical achievements of Koreans who have fought off centuries of aggressions. - Catch bus to Independence Hall of Korea from Cheonan Bus Terminal

Hyeonchungsa Tel. 82-41-544-2161 This is where Admiral Yi Sun-shin lived since the age of 8. The compound consists of an archery site where he practiced for military office, the general tomb, a horse-riding track and a pavilion displaying antiquities, including Nanjungilgi (wartime diary) and ancient weapons. - 10 min. by bus to Hyeonchungsa from Asan Bus Terminal

Cheongju Ancient Presswork Museum Tel. 82-43-269-0556 The museum was built in an environment where fresh breezes blow through the thick forest nearby. You can learn about Korean presswork history and culture, including the invention and development of the world’s first metal type. - Catch the bus to Cheongju Gymnasium, followed by a 10-min walk Beopju Temple [www.beopjusa.or.kr] Tel. 82-43-543-3615 This is the most important and magnificent temple in the central area, residing within the beautiful Soknisan Nat’l Park. The sound of wind chimes and the mountain breeze break the desolation. A chanted sutra from a Buddhist temple combine for a state of spiritual perfection. In Beopjusa, there are mountain cherry blossoms in the spring, pine groves in the summer and maple trees with red foliage in the autumn. - 20-min walk from Soknisan Bus Terminal

Gapsa Temple [www.gapsa.org] Tel. 82-41-857-8981 52 Jungjang-ri, Gyerong-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do. Gapsa temple is located in Gyeryongsan Mountain National Park, about 19km from Gongju-si. It was established by the monk Adohwasang in 420, during the Baekje period (234-678), and is famous for having numerous cultural treasures. Once you pass the parking lot, you come to a market area, the ticketing booth, and then pass through Iljumun, the main gate. From the parking lot to the Gapsa

temple is less than 2km, but the road passes a famous area known as Ori forest. - From Daejeon West, take direct bus to Gapsa Temple, 1-hour travel. Songsan-ri Tumuli (Burial Mounds and Tomb of King Muryeong) Tel. 82-41-856-7700 Geumseong-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do. The Songsan-ri Burial Mounds and Tomb of King Muryeong (reign 462-523) contains representative relics of the Baekje period (234~678). The Songsan-ri Burial Mounds have graves of kings from the period when Baekje's capital was Gongju, and it is believed to contain 10 such graves. Only seven graves have been discovered so far. The biggest attraction of Songsan-ri Burial Mounds is the wall painting drawn on the number 6 tomb -- it is the only art of its kind in the world, drawn from the way the bricks were laid to create the wall. - From Gongju Bus Terminal, take local bus No. 1 or 30 (15-min ride)/No. 25 or 25-1 (30min ride). Nakhwaam

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Tel. 82-41-830-2523 Nakhwaam is the site of a tragic legend where some 3,000 Baekje court women leaped to their death so as not to be dishonored at the hands of their enemies at the fall of the Baekje Kingdom. The hexagonal Baekhwajeong is situated on top of the precipitous cliff, where visitors can enjoy a view of the Baengmagang river below. - Transportation: 5 min walk from Buyeo Bus Terminal Gosu Cave

[http://kosu.or.kr] Tel. 82-43-422-3072 Gosu-ri, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. Gosu Cave is a limestone cave in Danyanggun, and is designated as a natural monument. The cave is 1,300 meters deep, large, and the inside is famous for its beauty. The name Gosu comes from the fact that in the past, the area was filled with thickets of very tall grass. When discovered, rough stone instruments were excavated at the cave entrance, which revealed that this area was home to prehistoric people. - It takes about 15 minutes by taxi from Danyang Station to Gosudonggul Cave.(approximately 5,000~6,000 won or more) Chungjuho Lake Tel. 82-43-850-6721 Jongmin-dong, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbukdo. Chungjuho Lake is a multi-purpose lake made from damming a river. It is clean, and the largest lake in Korea. At the Chungju Dam Ferry Dock, ferries depart to follow the

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they have many historically and culturally important relics. - Get off Danyang Station and take a taxi and get off at Danyang Intercity Bus Terminal. (Travel Time: 15 min.) Buses travel frequently to each area. (Travel Time: 50 min.) Anmyeondo Nature Recreation Forest

waterways of Chungjuho Lake. The ferry travels to Oksunbong, Gudambong, and Manhakcheonbong Peaks, Choga Rock, Whale Rock, Hyeonhakbong, Onodong, Sinseonbong, Gangseondae, Beodeulbong, Oseongam, Seolmabong, Jebibong, and Dumusan to reach its final destination at Sindanyang Dock. - From Danyang Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Chungju and get off at Janghoenaru (one-hour intervals / 30-min ride). Soknisan National Park [http://songni.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-43-542-5266~7 Mt. Soknisan National Park is composed of Mt. Soknisan and Hwayang, Seonyu, and Ssanggok Valleys. Situated in the middle of the Sobaeksanmaek Mountains, which is the southwest branch of the Taebaeksanmaek Mountains, Mt. Soknisan is one of Korea’s most beautiful sites. The sharp granite peaks of Mt. Songnisan and the deep valleys of sedimentary rocks make magnificent scenic areas. Therefore, Mt. Songnisan is also called Mt. Sogeumgangsan (which means ‘small version of Mt. Geumgangsan’). - From Boeun Intercity Bus Terminal, take a direct bus to Mt. Songnisan (first bus 7:30 / last bus 21:40 / 30~40-min intervals / 20-min ride)

[ http://gyeryong.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-42-825-3002~3 777 Hakbong-ri, Banpo-myeon, Gongju-si, Chungnam Gyeryongsan National Park stretches across Daejeon, Kwangju, and Nonsan districts. This magnificent mountain is 845.1m above sea level and was made a national park in 1968. Gyeryongsan's name comes from the fact that the ridgeline looks like the top of a chicken head. There are 15 summits on this mountain, of which Cheonhwangbong (845.1m) is the main, and others are Sambulbong, Sinseongbong, and Gwanembong peaks to name a few. - Inner city bus (#102, #103) from Daejeon Bus Terminal to Donghaksa Temple / comes frequently / 1hour and 10 Min. Danyang Eight Sights Tel. 82-43-422-1146 Ilwon, Danyang-eup, Danyang-gun, Chungbuk There are eight areas designated as the most beautiful scenic areas in Danyang, and they are: Haseonam, Jungseonam, Sangseonam, Sainam, Gudambong, Oksunbong, Dodamsambong, and Seokmun. These areas were visited many times by numerous scholars in the Joseon Period (1392-1910), and

[www.anmyonhuyang.go.kr] Tel. 82-41-674-5019 60-31 beongji, Seungeon-ri, Anmyeon-eup, Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do Anmyeondo Nature Recreation Forest is located at the center of Anmyeondo Island, the sixth largest island in Korea. It was originally a waterway, built during the Joseon Period (1392-1911) to help with transporting ships, but eventually became an artificial island. One of the must-see events at Anmyeondo Island is the sunset. Kkotji beach's sunset is known as the best in all of the west coast, where the blue sea, the recreation forest, and the sunset all create an amazing view. - From Taean Intercity Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus bound for Anmyeondo Island and get off at Anmyeon-eup (first bus 7:00 / last bus 21:00 / 30 min interval). Daejeon EXPO Science Park [www.expopark.co.kr] Tel. 8242-866-5114 This is a science park displaying exhibitions with themes on new scientific developments, including the universe, life, Internet communications and energy. You will feel as if you

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are in a city of illusion while viewing the fun parks with themes on youth, romance and love. It is a relaxing park which offers a variety of facilities for all kinds of performances. - Bus No. 103, 509 from Daejeon Metropolitan City Hall Onyang Hot Springs [www.asan.go.kr] Tel. 82-41-540-2517 Oncheon-dong, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do Onyang Hot Springs is the oldest hot spring in Korea, discovered about 1,300 years ago. It has been operating as a hot spring for about 600 years as well. Especially in the Joseon Period, it was recorded that King Sejong (reign 1418~1450) and many other kings came here to rest or treat their illnesses. - Go to Cheonan Intercity Bus Terminal (Yauri building) and take city bus No. 100-1 bound for Asan Hot Springs resort. Get off at Onyang Hot Springs area (1 hour interval /40-50 min ride).

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Hwaeomsa Temple [www.hwaeomsa.org] Tel. 82-61-782-7600 Situated at the southwest corner of Mt. Jirisan, Hwaeomsa Temple is one of the ten most famous temples in Korea. It was constructed during the Silla Era in 544 A.D. in the fifth year of King Jinheung’s reign, but was burnt down during a Japanese Invasion, Jeongyujaeran, in 1592. The temple was rebuilt during the Joseon Period, including the restoration of the temple’s central shrine, Daeungjeon. The path to Hwaeomsa lies along a beautiful valley named after the temple.

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is the only national park in the country that has both a seashore and mountain in it. The park is divided into two large sections. The shore area is called Oebyeonsan (Outer Mt. Byeonsan), and inland is called Naebyeonsan (Inner Mt. Byeonsan). - From Buan Intercity Bus Terminal, take Gyeokpo or Byeonsan bound bus (7:15-20:40 /20-30 min interval / 30-min ride). Get off at Byeonsan. Taxi takes 20-min ride by taxi.

- From Gurye Station, take a city bus to Guryeeup. Then, take the Hwaeomsa Temple-bound bus at Gurye Bus Terminal. A taxi takes 20 min. from Gurye Station (about 12,000won). Byeonsan Peninsula National Park [http://byeonsan.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-63-582-7808 Byeonsan-myeon, Boan-myeon, Sanseomyeon, Jinseo-myeon, and Haseo-myeon, Buan-gu, Jeollabuk-do. Byeonsan Peninsula National Park stretches 35km and covers five townships along the coast. Designated as a national park in 1988, it

Mt. Maisan Provincial Park [http://jinan.jeonbuk.kr] Tel. 82-63-433-3313 Danyang-ri, Jinan-eup, Dongchon-ri, Maryeong-myeon, Jinan-gun, Jeollabuk-do Mt. Maisan Provincial Park is located in Jinangun, Jeollabuk-do. During the Silla Dynasty, it was called Seodasan, during the Goryeo Dynasty, Yongchulsan, and finally named Maisan during the Joseon Dynasty. Maisan is called by different names depending on the season because the mountain reveals a variety of

colors and sceneries. - From Jinan Bus Terminal, take a bus heading towards North Maisan. Dadohae Maritime National Park

[http://dadohae.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-61-554-5474 Dadohae Maritime National Park covers the areas of Sinan-gun, Jindo-gun, and Goheung-gun of Yeosu-si and Wando-gun in Jeollanam-do. It became Korea's 14th National Park on Dec. 23, 1981, and with an area of 2,344.91 km2, it is the largest one in Korea, encompassing many small and large islands and various rock formations. In the park, the blue sky and ocean blend harmoniously with the white sandy beaches, and the thick surrounding pine forests add to the lovely atmosphere. - From Wando Island Intercity Bus Terminal, take a 5-min. taxi ride to the Wando Island Ferry Terminal. Ferry cruises leave from there to Bogildo Island and Sinjido Island. Hongdo Island Tel. 82-61-246-3700 Hongdo Island is located 115km southwest of Mokpo Harbor, and is actually composed of

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entrance of the freezer for you can feel the cold from inside the structure. - Take bus No. 10, 11, 600~608 at the opposite side of Gyeongju Station and get off at Banwolsung (10-min ride).

about 20 separate islands. It gets its name from its unusual reddish-brown color. When the sun sets over the island, the whole area takes on a reddish glow. The shore here is dotted with cliffs bearing diverse rock formations. Hongdo, along with its blue ocean and surrounding green forests, remains the most spectacular sight in the South Sea. - From Mokpo Station, take bus No. 1 (runs frequently/5-min. ride) and get off at Mokpo Ferry Terminal (82-61-240-6060). Take a ferry to Hongdo Island. The “Moses’ Miracle” of Jindo |www.jindo.go.kr| Tel. 82-61-544-0151 Jindo Island is the third-largest island in Korea, next to Jejudo and Geojedo islands. It is made up of 250 smaller islands, and is famous because a dry section of land appears to rise from the middle of the sea near the end of February and middle of June in the lunar calendar. Because this phenomenon resembles the parting of the sea in the Old Testament’s Book of Exodus, the event is known as “Moses’ Miracle.” - From Jindo-eup Bus Terminal, take a bus to Jindo Island or Hoedong-ri.

slopes with ski jumps and Nordic courses. The Silk Road is the longest run nationwide with a length of 6.2km, and the level of difficulty is just right for beginners and intermediate-level skiers. The steepest course within Korea, the Raider Course is located at the peak. Muju Resort also hosted the 1997 Winter Universiad. - Two and half hours by bus from Seoul Nambu Terminal

Tongdosa Temple [www.tongdosa.or.kr] Tel. 82-55-382-7182 Tongdosa is the most important temple of the 15 parishes in Korean Buddhism Jogye Order. This temple, one of the three largest temples in Korea, was built in 646, the 15th year of Queen Seondeok’s reign over the Silla Kingdom, when monk Jajang yulsa came back to Korea from Tang Dynasty of China with Buddha bones and robe. - 30 min by bus to Eonyang from Yangsan Bus Terminal

■■■Southwestern Korea (Yeongnam area)

Seokbinggo (Ice Store House) Tel. 82-54-779-6702 Seokbinggo means a freezer made of rocks. It is an ancient refrigerator found only in Korea. It is located in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla Era (BC 57-AD 935). The appearance of this wonderful artifact is humble and simple, but you will not be disappointed at the

Muju Ski Resort [www.mujuresort.com] Tel. 82-63-322-9000 San 43-15, Simgok-ri, Seolcheon-myeon, Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do. As a recreation area opened in 1990 in Deokyusan National Park, the Muju Ski Resort is an area of leisure and recreation with ski hills and winter sports facilities. There are 23

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Beomeosa Temple [www.beomeosa.co.kr] Tel. 82-51-508-3122 546 Cheongryong-dong, Geumjeong-gu, Pusan. Beomeosa Temple is located at the base of a famous mountain in Busan,

Mt.Geumjeongsan. The temple was built about 1,300 years ago by the monk Ui Sang. The original Beomeosa Temple building was lost during the Imjinwar (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592) but was renovated in 1713, and has remained as it is today. The temple’s daeungjeon, or main shrine, is one of the most delicate and luxurious architectural examples of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). - 5~10 min by taxi from Beomeosa Station, Busan Subway Line No. 1. Seokguram Grotto (Mt. Tohamsan)

[www.sukgulam.org] Tel. 82-54-746-9933 Address: Edge of Mt. Tohamsan, Jinhyeondong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The official name of Seokguram, National Treasure No. 24, is Seokguram Seokgul. Designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, it is an artificial stone temple made of granite. Seokguram is known to have been built along with Bulguksa Temple. According to the historical text, the Samgukyusa of the Goryeo Dynasty, Kim DaeSeong built Bulguksa for the parents of his present life, and Seokguram for the parents of his former life. - Take bus No. 10 or 11 at the opposite side of Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal, Gyeongju Bus Terminal, Gyeongju Station, and get off at Bulguksa Temple (15 minute intervals/40min ride). Daereung-won Tumuli Park (Cheonmachong Tomb) [http://culture.gyeongju.go.kr/culture] Tel. 82-54-1330 Address: 6-1 Hwangnam- dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Large ancient tombs of kings and noblemen of

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the Silla Dynasty can be seen around Gyeongju at the Daereung-won Tumuli Park. There are 23 large tombs located here; the most famous ancient tomb being Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong. In an excavation of the area in the 1970s, Cheonmachong was discovered with a painting of a mounted horse. This painting is the only painting to have been discovered from the Silla Era. - Rent a bicycle at Gyeongju Station to tour around the city. It will take about 5-6 hours by bicycle. Cheomseongdae Observatory [culture.gyeongju.go.kr/culture] Tel. 82-54-1330 Cheomseongdae is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in Asia. Constructed during the reign of Queen Seondeok (632-647), it was used for observing the stars in order to forecast the weather. This stone structure is a beautiful combination of straight lines and curves, and was designated as National Treasure No. 31 on December 20th, 1962. - Taxi takes 5 minutes from the Intercity Bus Terminal (1.5 km)

Gyeongju National Museum [gyeongju.museum.go.kr] Tel. 82-54-740-7518 76 Inwang-dong, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk-do. Gyeongju National Museum is steeped in its area’s tradition, and has a history of about 90 years. Representing Gyeongju, which used to be the capital of Silla (BC 57~AD 935), the museum is where you can view the cultural history of the Gyeongju area. The exhibit hall is divided into four large areas: the Main hall, Annex I, Annex II, and the Outdoor Exhibit Area (Museum Grounds). - At the Gyeongju Bus Terminal or Gyeongju Train Station, take Bus No. 11, No. 600, or No. 603 and get off at the Museum.

Juwangsan National Park [http://juwang.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-54-873-0015 Sangeui-ri, Budong-myeon, Cheongsong-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Mt. Juwangsan (721 m), designated as National Park No.12 in 1976, is the smallest of the domestic national parks. Mt. Juwangsan is not so steep, making it a great place to walk and enjoy the wonderful scenery. There is a legend that King Juwon of Silla (57 B.C.~A.D.

935) lived on this mountain after turning Silla over to Goryeo. This is where it got its name 'Juwang'. - From Cheongsong Intercity Bus Terminal, take a city bus bound for Mt. Juwangsan and get off at the entrance of the National Park (20min interval / 30-min ride). Walk 10 minutes to the ticket office. - 20 min by taxi from the intercity bus terminal of Cheongsong-gun Hallyeo Maritime National Park

[http://hallyeo.knps.or.kr] Tel. 82-55-863-3521~2 Ilwun-myeon / Dongbu-myeon / Nambumyeon of Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. Halleyo Maritime National Park was designated as a National Park in 1968. It is composed of parts of the southern coast and Namhaedo Island and Geojedo Island on the southern coast. Hallyeo Maritime National Park is famous for an incredibly beautiful sunrise and sunset on Haegeumgang of Geojedo; Bijindo Island is famous for its native plant, the Palsonyi Tree. - From Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal, take a bus bound for Geojae and get off at Hakdong (1 hour interval). Transfer to a ferry to tour the Haegeumgang River and Oedo Island.

caldera crater which collapsed to create the Nari Basin and the Albong Basin. - Pohang >> Ulleungdo Island: Sunflower Ferry runs once a day (two times a day during peak season / 3-hr ride); Mukho >> Ulleungdo Island: Hangyere Ferry runs once a day (2-hr ride) Dokdo Island [www.dokdo.go.kr] Tel. 82-54-790-6641 San 1~37, Dokdo-ri, Ulleung-eup, Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Dokdo is an isolated island in the eastern reaches of the nation's territory. It is located 87.4o southeast of Ulleungdo Island. Dokdo Island is composed of two main islets, Dongdo (East Island) and Seodo (West Island). Since the Russo-Japanese War of 1905, Japan has continuously declared their dominion over the islets, which has led to diplomatic problems between South Korea and Japan. Presently, South Korea exerts her governance over the island with security guards on Dokdo Island. Houses were built on the rocks and a small harbor as well.

Ulleungdo Island [www.ulleung.go.kr] Tel. 82-54-790-6393 Ulleung-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Ulleungdo is a pentagon-shaped island located 92 km away from Dokdo. The island is a mountain island made from volcanic eruptions. Its highest peak is called Seonginbong Peak, and there is a village along the coastline on a slope. On the north side is a

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Oedo-Botania [www.oedobotania.com] Tel. 82-70-7715-3330 Ilun-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do. Oedo-Botania is a marine botanical garden located in Hallyeo Maritime National Park, which has a beautiful view of the crystal blue South Sea and surrounding landscape. It is 4 kilometers away from Geojedo Island. In April, the island is covered with plethora of flowers. The Venus Garden displays twelve sculptures and a western-style garden. At Paradise Lounge, one can enjoy the sunshine and the sea while drinking beverages. - 5 hrs and 30 min by bus from Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal

Jagalchi Market [www.ijagalchi.co.kr] Tel. 82-51-1330 37-1 Nampo-dong 4(sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Pusan The Jagalchi Market is Korea's largest seafood market. After the Korean War, the market solidified its reputation as one of the finest fresh fish markets. The majority of those selling fish here are women, called ‘Jagalchi Ajumma’ in local slang, ‘ajumma’ meaning middle-aged or married woman. This market is representative of the spirit of Busan and is famous throughout the country. If you visit,

you can eat fresh raw fish right at the market. - 10 min. by taxi from Pusan Station Bugok Hawaii

This state-of-the-art facility is one of Korea’s top aquariums, covering an area of 36,000m2 and with three underground levels as well as outdoor park. On the first underground level you can find an undersea simulator, a souvenir shop, and several places to eat, while on underground levels two and three you can find the aquarium displays which make the Busan Aquarium a must-see destination. - Exit No. 3 or No. 5 at Haeundae Station, Pusan Subway Line No. 2. ■■■Jeju area

Samseonghyeol [www.bugokhawaii.co.kr] Tel. 82-55-5366331~5 233 Geomun-ri, Bugok-myeon, Changnyeonggun, Gyeongsangnam-do. Bugok Hot Springs, located at the foot of Mt. Deokamsan, was designated as a national tourist resort in 1977. It is one of the best hot springs in South Korea, appointed as a Special Tourist Complex in January 1997. As a representative sulfur hot spring, the spa is beneficial for those who have difficulties with breathing, neuralgia, rheumatism, skin disease, chilblains, bruises, prickly heat and leucorrhoea - 5hr by bus from Seoul. - Changnyeong-gun Tourism Office Tel. 82-55-530-2521~3 (www.bugokhawaii.co.kr) (English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese) Busan Aquarium [www.busanaquarium.com] Tel.82-51-740-1700 1411-4 Jung 1-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan The Busan Aquarium contains over 35,000 kinds of fish, algae, reptiles, and amphibians.

[http://cyber.jeju.go.kr] Tel. 82-64-783-9900 Shaped like a big soup bowl, Sangumburi means ‘a hole in the mountain.’ More than 420 kinds of temperate plants grow in clusters. In the fall, silver eulalia flowers grow thickly in waves, creating a breathtaking scene. - 40 min. by bus from Jeju Bus Terminal Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak [http://cyber.jeju.go.kr] Tel. 82-64-783-0959 Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is a stone peak with exotic scenery and is known as the best place to see the sunrise in Korea. The 99 peaks surrounding the crater is considered one of the 10 most beautiful sights on Jeju lsland. - 30 min by bus from Jeju Folk Museum Manjanggul

[http://cyber.jeju.go.kr] Tel. 82-64-722-3315 This is the propitiously shaped spot in the forest where Jeju lsland’s three gods are said to have emerged from underground. This sacred ground has never suffered any damage by snow or storm or any other natural disasters, as the branches of surrounding trees droop toward this site and act as protective guardians. - 15 min. by Bus No. 500 from Jeju Int’l Airport Sangumburi

Tel. 82-64-783-4818 Manjanggul is a cave that resembles a mysterious Greek palace, with stalactites of various shapes and sizes. - 40 min by car from Jeju Bus Terminal Teddy Bear Museum [www.teddybearmuseum.com] Tel. 82-64-738-7600 The Jeju Teddy Bear Museum contains two galleries, a museum gift shop, and a museum cafe. You can enjoy a view of Jungmun Beach from the museum’s outdoor garden. Jeju Love Land [www.jejuloveland.com] Tel. 82-64-712-6988 This is the only sexual theme park in Korea. The exhibition halls are built from glass and resemble traditional Korean domes.

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> City Tour Bus Palace Tour Course ■■■Seoul City Tour Bus; a great way to

see the town To first time visitors, Seoul can be a somewhat intimidating city around which to sightsee. Part of this is due to language, of course, but much of the intimidation factor lies in simply trying to find one's way around. Despite the fact that Seoul has a first-rate public transportation system that is pretty easy to use, even for the Koreanilliterate, like any major metropolis, learning where things are and how to get there can be a fairly daunting task at first. For tourists simply trying to take in the sights within a limited period of time, this could be frustrating. Seoul Metropolitan Government's Seoul City Tour Bus system seeks to address these issues in a safe and convenient manner. ·Tickets and information For more information about the Seoul City Bus Tour, you can call the service at 82-2-777-6090, or visit its website (www.seoulcitybus.com). You can purchase tickets from the Sofitel Ambassador, Tower, Crown, Shilla, New Seoul, or President hotels or the Dongwha

Duty-Free Shop, or simply buy tickets on the bus. - Tickets Full-day pass/night tour ride: 10,000 won (8,000 won for students and minors) Night-course ticket: 5,000 won (3,000 won for students and minors) - Discounts -10 percent for groups of 10 or more -One child under 4 rides for free when accompanied by a guardian -5 percent off when paying by T-Money -15 percent off for passengers with tickets for KTX trains departing within 2 days -15 percent for foreigners with KR Pass -10 percent for Japanese with Seoul Navi coupons - Hours Downtown Course Times: 09:00-21:00 (last bus leaves at 19:00) Bus Interval: Every 30 minutes Circuit Time: About 2 hours Palace Course Times: 09:00~17:00 (last bus leaves at 16:00) Bus Interval: Every 30 minutes Circuit Time: About 1 hour

The bus leaves every hour between 10:00 and 17:00 Gwanghwamun(Gate) — Deoksugung (Palace) — Cheonggye Plaza(Korea Local Information Center — Cheonggyecheon Museum — Seoul Folk Flea Market(Hwanghak Bridge) — Dongdaemoon — Daehangno — Changgyeonggung(Palace) — Changdeokgung(Palace) — Insadong — Seoul Museum of History — Agriculture Museum — Gwanghwamun

Downtown Tour Course A total of 27 bus stops / The bus leaves every half hour. Gwanghwamun — Deoksugung Palace — Namdaemun Market — Seoul Station — USO — Yongsan Station — National Museum of Korea — War Memorial — U.S Army Post — Itaewon — Crown Hotel — Myeong-dong — Namsangol Hanok (traditional Korean house) Village — Sofitel Ambassador Hotel — National Theater of Korea — Namsan Seoul Tower — Grand Hyatt Hotel — Tower Hotel — Shilla Hotel — Dongdaemun Market — Daehangno — Changgyeonggung Palace — Changdeokgung Palace — Insa-dong — Cheongwadae (The Blue House) — National Folk Museum — Gyeongbokgung Palace — Gwanghwamun

Night Tour Course Night Tour Course ( total of 5 stops / The bus leaves at 7:50 pm, 8:00 pm) Gwanghwamun — Mapo Bridge — Yeouido — Seogang Bridge — Gangbyeon Expressway — Yeongdong Bridge — Hannam Bridge — Namsan Library (Single decker bus stops at N Seoul Tower) — Namdaemun Market — Cheonggye Plaza

(source: www.seoulcitybus.com)

Night Course Times: Leaves at 20:00 Bus Interval: Once a day Circuit Time: About 90 minutes *Circuit time depends on traffic conditions. *Starting July 7, 2008, the lights on Hangang bridges will not be turned on at night under a government energysaving campaign.

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■■■Other city tour bus

Busan City Tour Bus [http://etour.busan.go.kr] Tel. 82-51-888-3527 Daegu City Tour Bus [www.daegutour.or.kr] Tel. 82-53-627-8900 Daejeon City Tour Bus [tour.daejeon.go.kr] Tel. 82-42-253-0005

Incheon City Tour [english.incheon.go.kr] Tel. 82-32-772-4000/ 82-32-434-0003 Ulsan City Tour Bus [www.ulsancitytour.com] Tel. 82-52-271-6633 Suwon City Tour Bus [www.suwoncitytour.com] Tel. 82-31-256-8300

■■■Package tour information Company

Service

Price (won)

Tel / Website

10,000 / daily pass

82-2-777-6090

360,000

82-2-786-0028

Seoul City Tour Bus

Main Tourist Attractions in Seoul

Aju Tours

Nationwide

Alpha Young Il

Around Seoul

28,000-105,000

Plethora Tour, DMZ Tour, etc.

33,000 - 133,000

82-11-9282-7005

Travel Seoul City Tour Co.Ltd. Global Tour Ltd.

82-2-774-3345 www.mct3300.com

Folk Village & Hwasung Fortress

115,000 per person;

82-2-330-4270

850,000 for group of three or more Good Morning Tours

Korean Folk Village Tour, DMZ and

50,000-100,000

Grace Travel

TV Drama Location Site Tour

Cosmojin Tour

Daily Tour, Special Tour, Seoul

82-2-757-1232 http://english.koreahas.com

Ganghwa Island Tour 50,000 - 230,000

82-2-332-8946 www.triptokorea.com

Exodus DMC

40,000-75,000

www.cosmojin.com

Shore Excursion, Night Tour, Transit

82-31-907-8044 www.koreabound.com

Tour Hanjin Travel Holyday Planner

Gyeongju Tour, Mt. Seoraksan

185,000~1,040,000

82-2-726-5611

Tour, Jeju Tour

www.kaltour.com

Jindo Sea Parting Tour, Exploring

82-2-336-3532

Buddhism Tour, Scenic Beauty of

www.holidayplanners.co.kr

Korea Tour Tour DMZ

Panmumjeom & DMZ Tour

Root Travel

Taekwondo Tour, DMZ Tour

http://Tourdmz.com 70,000 on weekdays; 75,000 on weekend

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82-2-318-0345 (24 hours)

Suburb Tour

82-2-549-8605 www.roottravel.co.kr

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·Sujeongbong Course Despite the relatively short length of this course, the iron stairs bridging Pigeon Rock to Sujeongbong add to travelers' enjoyment of the sights.

> Tour of Mt. Geumgangsan ■■■Mt. Geumgangsan

Located at the north end of the Taebaeksan range, often called the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, Mt. Geumgangsan extends throughout the regions of Gosung-gun, Geumgang-gun and Dongcheon-gun in Gangwon Province. The width from east to west of Mt. Geumgangsan is approximately 40km and the length from the north to the south is approximately 60km. The total area covers about 530km2. Biro Peak (1,639m) is the highest of Mt. Geumgangsan's summits. Mt. Geumgangsan is divided into three main areas: Neageumgang, the Inner Diamond Mountains, boasting the surreally beautiful view of Manpokdong Valley; Oegeumgang, the Outer Diamond Mountains, represented by Manmulsang (Stone Images of Ten Thousand Things); and Haekumgang, the Sea Diamonds, with ancient pines perched on tall rock columns, stretching out to a seaside lake and the East Sea. The splendors of Mt. Geumgangsan are waiting for you to come and see them.

·Guryongyeon Course A course on which tourists can enjoy the grand sights of a cascading waterfall and sparkling blue pond. Mokrangwan - Surimdae - Anjidae - Samroksu - Geumgangmun - Okryudong - Yeonjudam Guryong Falls - Sangpaldam(about 4.3km)

*Manmulsang Guard Post - Wau Falls Geumgangsujeong Monument - Turtle Rock The Rock of a Reclining Person’s Face Pigeon Rock - Geumgansujeongmun Sujeongmun.

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Traffic Information Tel. 82-2-3669-3000, www.mtkumgang.com - All persons heading to Mt. Geumgangsan must assemble at the departure point in Goseong, Gangwon province—in other words, no matter where you are coming from, you must head for the address below: Geumgansan Condo, 239 Machajin-ri, Hyeonnae-myun, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do - A bus leaves from Gwanghwamun to the assembly point: Round-Trip Fare: 30,000 won weaving through Baekdudaegan's breathtaking cliffs and rock formations. *Mansangjeong - Shinsunam - Chilcheungam Jeolbuam - Ansimdae - Haneulmun Cheonsundae - Mangyangdae (about 3km) ·Samil-po/Haegeumgang Course Since days of old, this has been called one of the eight wonders of the Eastern world. This course is surrounded by 36 beautiful peaks that fan out like a folding screen. *Samil-po-Yeonhwadae - Bongreadae Haegeumgang

Route Seoul

Geumgang Condo (Assembly point)

Company

Time

Departure place

Daehwa Tour

82-2-733-0017

08:30

Daewon Tour

82-2-458-4514

08:45 08:30

Sports Center of Hyundai Building, Gyeodong Gwanghwamun The public parking place beside Hyundai Department Store-Apgujeong The public parking place of Jamsil Sports Complex

Tel.

09:00

·Dongseokdong/Sejonbong Course Dongseokdong, one of Mt. Geumgangsan’s most wonderful sights, is a great place for walking due to its gentle slope. It offers a number of beautiful views without the steep ascent found at other places on Mt. Geumgangsan. *Dongseokdong Parking Spot - Dongseok Hapsumok - Sejonbong Observatory - Sajamok - Guryongyeon - Guryongyeon parking lot (around 15km).

·Manmulsang Course This course takes on the crux of the mountainous spine of the Korean peninsula,

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> Cultural Tours

Schedule www.mtkumgang.com

Day 1

Day 2

Day3

Timeline 12:00 12:10 14:10 15:15 16:00 16:30 18:00~

Schedule Description Arrive at gathering point (Hwajinpo Asan Rest Area) Depart from gathering point Arrive at South Korean CIQ / departure formalities Depart from South Korean CIQ Depart from North Korean CIQ Hotel Check-in Dinner and free time (Mt. Kumgang Special Zone tour / * Hot spring spa)

Timeline 06:30 08:20~14:30 15:00~16:00 16:30 18:00 21:00

Schedule Description Breakfast Kuryongyeon tour and lunch * Samilpo Lake tour * Hot spring spa or shopping * Acrobatic Show (Cultural Center) Dinner and free time (* Hot spring spa or shopping) * North Korean Folk Music Show (Hotel Kumgangsan)

Timeline 06:30 08:00 11:30 13:00 13:15 13:45 14:00

Schedule Description Breakfast Manmulsang or Samilpo Lake / Haekumgang Seashore tour Lunch and shopping Depart from Onjeonggak Arrive at North Korean CIQ / departure procedure Depart from North Korean CIQ Arrive at South Korean CIQ / entry procedure

- CIQ: Customs, Immigration, Quarantine - The schedule above could change according to the circumstances at the destination point * Optional tour (extra charge): Acrobatic Show, Hot spring spa, North Korean Folk Music Show, Samilpo Lake Tour (Afternoon) ** This tour is subject to changes according to the situation in North Korea.

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To visit Korea’ s popular tourist attractions, it is recommended that you take advantage of tour packages prepared by travel agencies or the Korea National Railroad (KNR - www.korail.com). You can dial 1330 to contact the Korean National Tourism Organization or access its homepage <KNTO - http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr>. You may also contact the following regional tourist information centers across the country.

Korea National Tourism Organization Tourist Information Center (K.N.T.O) Tel. 82-2-729-9497~9 (24 hour service by phone) Travel information in the Seoul area Tel. 82-2-735-8688, 82-2-731-6337 Travel Information Center in Seoul City Hall Tel. 82-2-735-8688,82-2-731-6337 Busan Service Center for Foreigners Tel. 82-51-1330 Incheon International Airport Information Center Tel. 82-1577-2600 Incheon Travel Information Center Tel. 82-32-1330 Gwangju Travel Information Center Tel. 82-62-1330 Daegu Travel Information Center Tel. 82-53-1330 Daejeon Travel Information Center Tel. 82-42-1330 Ulsan Travel Information Center Tel. 82-52-1330 Gyeonggi-do Travel Information Center Tel. 82-31-1330 Suwon Travel Information Center Tel. 82-31-1330 Jeju-do Travel Information Center Tel. 82-64-1330

Traditional culture experience tours Many foreign visitors may desire hands-on experience of Korea and its unique culture. Popular“traditional experience”tour programs include the following: Silla Culture in Gyeongju Gyeongju, which was the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom for a thousand years, abounds with Buddhist temples, pagodas, sculptures and royal tombs, reflecting the glorious days of the Silla Kingdom. After Silla unified the peninsula in 676 A.D., the city developed into a major cultural center of Northeast Asia. Its splendid treasures, which also include Seokguram, a Buddhist grotto shrine, never fail to mesmerize visitors. Create Your Own Art Works While touring Gyeongju, you can enjoy takbon, a unique traditional cultural experience. Takbon refers to the rubbing of inscriptions of tombstones, tablets, and pictures on rocks placed around the yards of ancient palaces and temples with an ink-stick on white paper. These artistic rubbings can be used for greeting cards or interior decorations.

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Tour courses Rise and Demise of Silla Kingdom

Najeong Poseokjeong Watercourse Baedong-samjonbul (Sambulsa Temple) Samneung (Three Tombs) Valley Buddha Triad, Maaegwanumbosalsang, Seokgakukjonbul Seongakyeoraesang Sangseonam Temple Maaeseokgayeoraesang

Distance: 4 km round trip (starting point: Baedong-samjonbul)

Prosperity of Silla & Unification of the Three Kingdoms

Tumili Park (Cheonmachong and Hwangnamdaechong Tombs) Cheomseongdae Observatory Gyerim Forest and Anapji Pond Gyeongju National Museum Hwangnyongsa Temple Site Bunhwangsa Temple Site

Good for travel by bicycle, which can be rented at Gyeongju Train Station and Gyeongju Intercity Bus Terminal.

Walk Along Historical Sites & Sea

5-story Stone Pagoda at Janghangrisaji Temple Site Golgolam Girimsa Temple Pagoda at Gameunsaji Temple Site Tomb of King Munmu Yigyundae Pavilion

3-story

Ideal for viewing the beautiful East Sea and catching the aroma of the ancient Silla culture. Buildings of an Ideal World

Silla History and Science Hall

Bulguksa Temple

Seokguram Grotto Shrine

Gyoeneung

For more information, contact“Silla Saramdeul”at [www.kjman.co.kr] Tel. 82-54-748-7707 Fax. 82-54-748-2212 Related websites: [www.mrkimtour.com]

Yangban (Aristocrat) culture in Andong Andong has diverse tourist attractions, such as Hahoe Village, which is noted for the scenic beauty of its surroundings as well as its traditional customs and lifestyle. Andong has long been regarded as the center of Korean Confucian culture. The village attracted world media attention when Queen Elizabeth II paid a visit in April 1999. If you wish to experience Korean Confucian culture, Andong is an ideal place to visit. - Tour Courses ·One-night / two-day course Hahoe Village, Byeongsan Seowon, Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance (Masks Museum), Bongjeongsa Temple, Andong Folk Museum, Andong Soju (rice wine) Factory and Museum ·Performance of Hahoe Byeolsingut Mask Dance Location: Jeonsu Hall, Hahoe Village Information: [www.tal.or.kr]

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·Museum and Exhibition Andong Folk Museum, Masks Museum, Andong University Museum, Pungsan Hanji (traditional paper) Exhibition Hall, Cultural Expedition Site ·Folk Village and Mask Dance Hahoe Village, Jangseung Park, Mask Museum, Byeongsan Seowon, Performance of Mask Dance Baekje cultural heritage in Buyeo, Gongju and Iksan Baekje, one of the ancient three kingdoms, was located in the southwestern region of the country. It was conquered by Silla in 660 A.D. Gongju and Buyeo, which were also capitals of the Baekje Kingdom, preserve diverse cultural relics dating back to the Baekje era. - Tour Course ·1 Day Course Busosanseong Seodongyo Theme Park Baekje History Museum Lunch Seodong Park (Gungnamji) Jeongrimsaji Museum Tombs of Baekje Kings Busosanseong (Cruise:Goransa Temple - Gudeurae Sculpture Park) Busosanseong [1st, 3rd Sunday] ·2 Day Course Busosanseong Muryangsa Temple Lunch Lunch Seodong Park (Gungnamji) Watching Gugak Performance Buyeo Bugs Museum Buyeo National Museum Busosanseong [2nd, 4th Saturday] - Buyeo&Gongju Pakage Tour Buyeo Busosanseong (Cruise: Goransa Temple - Gudeurae Sculpture Pakr) Buyeo National Museum Lunch (Gongju) Gongsanseong (Gongju) Seokjangri Museum (Gongju) Tomb of King Muryeong (Gongju) Buyeo (Busosanseong) [2nd, 4th Sunday]

82-54-853-2288 (Mask Museum) ·Theme Tour of Andong Confucian Culture and Toegye (pen name of Joseon scholar Yi Hwang) Dosan Seowon, Birthplace of Toegye, Sosu Seowon, Byeongsan Seowon, Gosan Seowon, Taesaemyo

Mirukbosalipsang at Daejosa Temple, Munyangsa Temple Geuknakjeon, Janghari 3story Stone Pagoda Cultural tour of Jeju ·South Jeju Jeju Folk Museum Seolnok Tea Museum Chusajeokgeoji Seojichoji Seongeup Folk Village ·North Jeju Anti-Mongol Monument Anti Japanese Monument Darangshi ·Jeju City Gwandeokjeong Jeju Folk Museum Mochungsa Temple Jeju Folklore and Natural History Museum Yeongdam Dolmen Jeju Holy Place Haesinsa Temple Sugeunyeondae ·Seogwipo Jungmun Resort Old Japanese Army Base Arms Depot - Tour of Tea Plantation Boseong Tea Plantation Songwangsa Temple

Nakaneup Castle

- Tour of“Land’s End”and Lotus Festival The“Land’s End”Village in Haenam, Jeollanam-do Dasanchodang Muan Hoesan Lotus (Lotus are in full bloom between July and August) Other Theme Tour Courses - Pottery Experience in Yeoju [www.yj21.net] DMZ tour Cosmojin Tour [www.cosmojin.com] Tel. 318-0345 International Cultural Service Club [www.tourdmz.com] Tel. 82-2-755-0073 Panmunjeom Travel Center [www.koreadmztour.com] Tel. 82-2-771-5593

·Major Tourist Spots Jeongrimsa Temple Site and 5-story Stone Pagoda, Tomb of King Muryeong, Songsan-ri Tombs, Busosanseong Mountain Fortress, Nakhwaam, Goransa Temple, Palace Site,

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> Main Cultural Facilities ■■■Fine art museums

■■■Museums

Name Name

URL

Tel

National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea

National Museum of Korea

www.museum.go.kr

82-2-2077-9000

National Folk Museum

www.nfm.go.kr

82-2-3704-3066

Ho-Am Art Museum

82-42-601-7979

Seoul Museum of Art

Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Stn., Line 3 National Science Museum

www.science.go.kr

Museum of Korean Traditional Music

www.ncktpa.go.kr

Daedeok Science Town, Daejeon 82-2-580-3130 (ARS)

Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum

Line 2 (Bangbae Stn. > Exit 1 > Maeul Bus 03-5) Line 3 (Nambu Terminal Stn. > Exit 5 > Maeul Bus 01-7,01-9) National Palace Museum of Korea

www.gogung.go.kr

Kyung-In Museum of Fine Art Ltd.

82-2-3701-7500

URL

Tel

www.moca.go.kr 82-2-2188-6000 Seoul Grand Park Station, Line 4, Shuttle Bus Stop (Exit 4) www.hoammuseum.org 82-31-320-1801~2 Free Shuttle Bus Service: Everland Main Gate Ticket Office - Ho-Am Art Museum http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr 82-2-2124-8800 37, Seosomun-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea www.sac.or.kr 82-2-580-1300 A 5~10 minute walk from the Nambu Bus Terminal Subway Station (Seoul Arts Center Subway Station), Line 3 www.kyunginart.co.kr 82-2-733-4448 Anguk Station Line 3, Exit 6 Jongno 3-ga Station Line 5 Exit 4

Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung Stn., Line 3 or Exit 1 of Ganghwamun Stn. Line 5 Lotte World Folk Museum

www.lotteworld.co.kr/family_museum/museum.asp

82-2-411-4761

Jamsil Stn., Line 2 or 8 (3rd Floor inside Lotte World Complex) Mok-A Museum

www.moka.or.kr

82-31-885-9952~4

Take local bus No.10 or 10-1 at Yeoju Bus Terminal (Yeoju-gun,Gyeonggi-do) Kimchi Field Museum

www.kimchimuseum.co.kr

82-2-6002-6456

Exit 5 or 6 of Samseong Stn., Line 2 Gahoe Museum

www.gahoemuseum.org

■■■Art theaters Name

82-2-741-0466

National Center Korean Traditional Performing Arts

Exit 2 of An-guk Station, Line 3

The National Theater of Korea Seoul Nori Madang Seoul Arts Center ■■■Provincial museums Sejong Center Name

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URL

Tel

Gwangju National Museum

gwangju.museum.go.kr

82-62-570-7000

Daegu National Museum

daegu.museum.go.kr

82-53-768-6051

Buyeo National Museum

buyeo.museum.go.kr

82-41-833-8562~3

Jeonju National Museum

jeonju.museum.go.kr

82-63-223-5651

Gyeongju National Museum

gyeongju.museum.go.kr

82-54-740-7518

Gimhae National Museum

gimhae.museum.go.kr

82-55-325-9332~3

Jinju National Museum

jinju.museum.go.kr

82-55-742-5951

Cheongju National Museum

cheongju.museum.go.kr

82-43-252-0710

Jeongdong Theater Korea House Hoam Art Hall LG Art Center Nanta Theater

URL

Tel

www.ncktpa.go.kr 82-2-580-3333 Exit 1 of Bangbae Station, Line 2 GreenBus 07,15,17 www.ntok.go.kr 82-2-2800-4115~6 A 15 minute walk from Dongguk Univ. Station, Line 3 www.songpa.seoul.kr 82-2-414-1985 Behind Lotte World, a 10 minute walk from Jamsil Station, Line 2 www.sac.or.kr 82-2-580-1300 A 10 minute walk from of Nambu Bus Terminal Station, Line 3 www.sejongpac.or.kr 82-2-399-1111 Exit 1, 8 Gwanghwamun Station, Line 5 www.chongdong.com 82-2-751-1500 A 5 minute walk from City Hall Station, Line 1 or 2 www.koreahouse.or.kr 82-2-2266-9101~3 A 1 minute walk from Chungmuro Station, Line 3 or 4 www.hoamarthall.org 82-2-751-9606~10 A 5 minute walk from Exit 9 of City Hall Station, Line 1 or 2 www.lgart.com 82-2-2005-0114 A 3 minute walk from Exit 7 of Yeoksam Station, Line 2 http://nanta.i-pmc.co.kr 82-2-739-8288 Cookin’ Theatre: Exit 5 of Seodaemun Station, Line 5 PMC Theatre: 5 minute walk from Exit 4 of Gangnamgu Office Station, Line 7

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■■■Nonverbal performance theaters

·Nanta [http://nanta.i-pmc.co.kr] A Nonverbal performance integrating Korean traditional /Samulnori/ rhythm with comic and drama. Nanta made its international debut in 1999 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it received an award for best performance. – Performing Time: Mon: 18:30~20:30 / Tue ~ Fri : 14:30~16:30, 18:30~20:30 / Sat: 11:30~13:30, 14:30~16:30, 18:30~20:30 / Sun, Public Holiday: 13:30~15:30 , 16:30~18:30 ·Gangbuk Nanta Theartre – How to get there: Line 5 Seodaemun Stn. Exit 5 ·Gangnam Nanta Theatre – How to get there: Line 7 Gangnamgucheong Stn. Exit 4 Transfer to Bus No.301, get off at Designer Club Station.

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·Jump [www.hijump.co.kr/eng] This show fuses the ancient Korean fighting arts of ‘taekwondo’ with ‘taekyun’ and other Asian martial arts. Jump is non-verbal performance that is the first show of its kind to blend martial arts performance with a compelling and hilarious narrative. – Performing time: Tue~Sat: 16:00, 20:00 / Sun: 15:00, 18:00 (No Show on Mondays) – How to get there: Line 1 Jonggak Stn. Exit 4 or Jongro3ga Stn. Exit 15 You might need a map to get there in time which is posted on the website. ·Break Out [www.yegam.com/breakout/eng] Tel. 82-2-722-3995 A book with the secrets of Extreme Dance dropped to the car repair booth of a prison. Break Out is Extreme dance comedy featuring the turmoil taking place among prisoners who dream of freedom while they are learning about the secrecies of the book. Its popularity led to a sell-out performance at the 2007 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. 1 CAST, who won the Battle of the Year, shows a noteworthy performance as professional actors. – Performing time: weekdays: 20:00/ Sat: 16:00 & 20:00 / Sun and Public Holiday: 15:00 & 18:00. – How to get there: Line 1 Jonggak Stn. Exit 4 or Jongro3ga Stn. Exit 15 You might need a map to get there in time which is posted on the website.

■■■Pavilions Name Seoul Olympic Museum The War Memorial Of Korea Korea National Independence Hall COEX Mall COEX Aquarium

URL

Tel

www.seoulolympicmuseum.com 82-2-410-1051~5 A 5 minute walk from Exit 1 of Mongchontoseong Station, Line 8 www.warmemo.or.kr 82-2-709-3139 A 5 minute walk from Samgakji Station, Line 4 or 6 www.independence.or.kr 82-41-560-0114 1 hr. from Seoul to Cheonan; 30 min. from Cheonan to Independence Hall of Korea www.coex.co.kr 82-2-6000-0114 A 3 minute walk from Samseong Station, Line 2 www.coexaqua.com 82-2-6002-6200 A 3 minute walk from Samseong Station, Line 2

■■■Gallery

Korea is a newly emerging cultural center of Asia. Through this gallery tour, you will experience diversified Korea’s artistic spectrums from traditional Korean arts to avant-garde cultural sensations in Korea. Seoul Name

URL

Tel

Leeum, Samsung Museum Of Art

www.leeum.org

82-2-2014-6901

Museum Of Contemporary Art

www.moca.go.kr

82-2-2188-6000

The National Folk Musem Of Korea

www.nfm.go.kr

82-2-3704-3066

Art Sonje Conter

www.artsonje.org

82-2-733-8945

National Museum Of Art. Deoksugung

http://deoksugung.moca.go.kr

82-2-2022-0600

Seoul Arts Center Hangaram Design Museum

www.sac.or.kr

82-2-580-1300

Seoul Auction House

www.seoulauction.com

82-2-395-0330

Gana Art Center

www.ganaartgallery.com

82-2-720-1020

Sung Kok Art Museum

www.sungkokmuseum.com

82-2-737-7650

Seoul Museum Of Art

http://seoulmoa.seoul.go.kr

82-2-2124-8800

Ssamziegil

www.ssamziegil.co.kr

82-2-736-0088

Ssamzie Space

www.ssamziespace.com

82-2-3142-1695

Kim Young Seob Photo Gallery

www.gallerkim.com

82-2-733-6331~2

Savina Museum

www.savinamuseum.com

82-2-736-4371

Gallery Hyundai

www.galleryhyundai.com

82-2-734-6111

Kukje Gallery

www.kukjegallery.com

82-2-735-8449

Kumho Museum Of Art

www.kumhomuseum.com

82-2-720-5114

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Name

URL

Tel

Pkm Gallery

www.pkmgallery.com

82-2-734-9467

Museum Of Korean Buddhist Art

www.buddhistmuseum.co.kr

82-2-766-6000

Daelim Contempopary Art Museum

www.daelimmuseum.org

82-2-720-0667

Rodin Gallery

http://rodin.samsungfoundation.org

82-2-2259-7781

Ilmin Museum Of Art

www.ilmin.org

82-2-2020-2055

Gallery Lumiere

www.gallerylumiere.com

82-2-517-2134

Gimhae-Gyeongsangnam-do Name Gimhae National Museum

URL gimhae.museum.go.kr

Tel 82-55-325-9332~3

Gwangju-Jeolla-do Name Gwangju Museum of Art

URL www.artmuse.gwangju.go.kr

Tel 82-62-510-0700

C路A路I路S Gallery

www.caisgallery.com

82-2-511-0668

Minchon Artcenter

Space C

www.spacec.co.kr

82-2-547-9749

Seoshin Gallery

www.seoshingallery.co.kr

82-2-710-9280

O's Gallery

www.osart.co.kr

82-63-244-7116

WooJaeGil Art Museum

www.wooart.co.kr

82-62-244-6601

Moonshin Museum, Sookmyung Women's University

www.moonshin.or.kr

82-63-252-5877 82-63-255-1653

Busan Name

URL

Tel

Busan Metropolitan Art Museum

art.metro.busan.kr

82-51-744-2602

Gallery Yehga

www.yehga.co.kr

82-51-624-0933

Kongkan Gallery (Haeundae)

www.kongkan.kr

82-51-743-6738

Dosi Gallery

82-51-756-3438

Suka Art Space

www.suka.co.kr

82-51-552-4402

Jo Hyun Gallery

www.johyungallery.com

82-51-747-8853

Deagu-Gyeongsangbuk-do Name

URL

Tel

Gallery Soheon

www.gallerysoheon.com

82-53-426-0621

Gallery Debec Plaza

www.debec.co.kr

82-53-420-8016

Dong Won Gallery

www.idongwon.co.kr

Joongang Gallery

82-53-423-1300 82-53-425-0808

Cyan Museum

www.cyanmuseum.org

82-54-338-9391

Daejeon-Chungcheong-do Name

URL dmma.metro.daejeon.kr

82-42-602-3200

Sunwha Church Museum

www.sunwha.or.kr

82-42-525-3141/3

Asia Museum

www.asiamuseum.org

O-Won Gallery

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Daejeon Museum Of Art

82-42-863-0055 82-42-489-8778

Moosim Gallery

www.moosimgallery.co.kr

82-43-268-0070

Arario Gallery

www.arariogallery.com

82-41-551-5100

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exhibition and other related events in Goyang Flower Exhibition Center. ·Period: From end of April to May ·Tel. 82-31-908-7750~4, 7758 ·www.flower.or.kr

RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES & LEISURE SPORTS > Recreational Activities ■■■Festival

Seoul Hi Seoul Festival This annual festival is an urban cultural festival to offer us a chance to enjoy everything in Seoul. A variety of events in the festival including Cheonggyecheon Tour, Music Gala Show, On-line Game, Festival of Light, Hanbok Fashion Show, and Traditional Korean Music Performance are held all over of Seoul.

Gyeongdong Oriental Medicine Association holds this festival every year to forward the spirits of Bojewon which was an organization to offer complimentary medical treatment for the poor and to give wide publicity to people about the excellency of Korean traditional medicine. This festival is composed of a main ceremony for Bojewon, complimentary medical treatment, and exhibition of Korean medicines and symposiums. ·Period: every year in Sep. or Oct. ·Venue: Jegi-dong Station(Line No.1) ·Tel. 82-2-969-4793 Gatekeeper Changing Ceremony Seoul is host to its very own changeing of the guard ceremony. As royal guards of the Joseon Kingdom, they were responsible for guarding the royal family and the palace gates. The ceremony consists of three stages and spectators are allowed to take photos with the

·Period: Spring (May), summer (August), autumn (October), winter (Undecided) ·Venue: Seoul City Hall Plaza and many places in Seoul ·www.hiseoulfest.org Seoul Yaknyeongsi Festival There is a unique oriental medicine that has been mature for a long time. To fit into people’s growing interest in Korean medicine,

performers. ·Period: Jan 3~Dec 31(every year) ·Time: 11:00 / 14:00 / 15:30 (Except: Every Monday, hottest and coldest season) ·Venue: In front of Deoksugung Palace ·Tel. 82-2-2171-2592 Seoul Drum Festival The Seoul Drum Festival is an exciting event

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featuring percussion artists of the world. The Seoul Drum Festival aims to present the exotic music of East and West and traditional and modern music, so that everyone can unite through the dynamic drumbeats. Many prominent figures in the field of art such as the participants of the Seoul Art Market will take part. Besides, the festival also features other art genres and artistic crossover performances, providing the audience with more things to see. ·Venue: Ttukseom Station, Line No.2 ·Tel. 82-2-3444-7633, ·http://drumfestival.org Seoul International Film Festival Though SeNef (The Seoul Net & Film Festival) was first held in the year 2000 in the form of on-line and off-line, since 2003, the on-line events and off-line events have been held separately as the 'Seoul Net Festival' (on-line) and the 'Seoul Film Festival' (off-line). The Seoul Net Festival is one of the world's best on-line film festivals. Various films ranging from feature films, flash animation, and web-arts are screened on-line from May through September. You can visit the SeNef website (English available) and enjoy films of various genres free of charge. ·period: June~August ·Off-line Screening June 5~11 ·On-line Screening June 5 ~ August 15 ·Venue: Spongehouse Joongang ·Tel. 82-2-518-4332 ·www.senef.net Goyang International Flower Exhibition This exhibition has been held every 3 years since 1997. Goyang International Flower Foundation professionally holds flower

Busan New Year Festival Busan New Year Festival is one that shows a unique character of Busan City. Multidimensional events composed of ship parade, celebrating flight of fighters, and artistic sunrise performance on Haeundae Beach.This festival may give tourists who want to have special mementos in their tour a unique and meaningful experience of greeting the first sunrise of each year.

·period: Dec. 31 to Jan 1 (every year) ·Venue: Yongdusan Park, Haeundae Beach ·Tel. 82-51-888-3392~7 ·www.festival.busan.kr Jagalchi Festival Jagalchi Festival is held in October at Jagalchi seafood market, which makes Busan famous with its unique atmosphere and fresh seafood. For 5 days during the festival, participants will be offered numbers of opportunities to relish various seafood and other related activities. The festival consists of Yeoneun Madang (open), Oiso Madang (come), Boiso Madang (see) and Saiso Madang (Buy). ·Period: Mid-October (every year) ·Venue: Around Jagalchi Market ·Organizer: Busan Jagalchi Festival Committee ·Tel. 82-51-243-9363 ·www.ijagalchi.co.kr

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Association ·Inquiry: Samyang-dong Office 82-64-7284711 ·Events: Windsurfing, Performances etc. Iho Tewoo Festival ·Date: 2008/8/2~2007/8/3 ·Place: Iho Beach ·Host: Inho-dong residents' self-governing community ·Inquiry: Inho-dong Office 82-64-728-4910 ·Events: Fishing (Traditional methods) Pusan International Film Festival The very first inter-national film festival to be held in Korea, PIFF created a film culture with active participation by its audiences, in addition to staging a forum in introducing Korean cinema to the global film society. It provides opportunities to meet both domestic and overseas movie stars along with directors. ·Period: October ·Venue: Various theaters in Nampo-dong and Haeundae area. ·Tel. 82-1688-3010 ·www.piff.org Busan Sea Festival Busan Sea Festival started in 1996 as a one of the most noticeable events in Busan. It provides various cultural events for participants every year. The opening ceremony presents spectacular firework. Marine sports activities and dance festival follow. Busan Sea Festival will provide special memories for all participants. ·Period: August ·Venue: Haeundae Beach and main streets of Busan ·Organizer: BUFOC ·Tel. 82-51-888-3392~7 ·www.seafestival.co.kr

Jinhae Gunhang Festival Memorial ceremony for Chungmugong Lee Sunsin developed into the Gunhang Festival. The festival is held annually in the city of Jinhae where we can see magnificent cherry blossoms in April. The festival offers numbers of exhibitions, performances and other cultural activities for 10 days in the beginning of April.

Other regions Taebaek Snow Festival Every winter Mt. Taebaek turns silvery under a blanket of snow. The snow-covered landscape surrounding the summit and Baekdudaegan boast their grandiose, unparalleled beauty. This festival includes a variety of events, attracting countless tourists who come to enjoy the romance of winter. On the eve of the festival a number of events are held, including a popular entertainers' congratulatory performance, gilnori and a nationwide snow sculpture contest by students majoring in fine arts. And there will be a national climbing contest, family snowman making contest, Okung sled riding and unique experience available only at Taebaek. ·Period : Every year between late January and early February ·Venue: Mt. Taebaek Provincial Park, other locations throughout the city ·Organizer: Snow Festival Promotion Committee ·Tourist Cultural Division 82-33-550-2083 ·Tourist Information 82-33-550-2828 ·http://festival.taebaek.go.kr sub5/sub5_1.asp

·Period: Early April ·Venue: Downtown areas including Jungwon Rotary in Jinhae City ·Tel. 82-55-548-2433 ·www.jinhae.go.kr

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Daejeon Science Festival Daejeon Science Festival aims at making science more familiar to the public and improving Daejeon's image as an advanced science city. The festival is a specialized cultural and tourist event linking the Science Belt, the biggest tourism resources in the central region of Korea, with the Yuseong Hot Springs Special Tourism District. The major events in the festival include a Science Magic Show, Travel into Traditional Science, the Star Land experience, the Flame Fountain FX show, exploration into the mysteries of the human body, and traditional medicine. Situated at the very heart of the Korean peninsula, Daejeon is a center of administration and technology for Korea.

Sobaeksan Royal Azalea Festival Royal Azalea Festival is held annually on the end of May in Mt. Sobaeksan. The festival begins with splendid fireworks and offer various events such as a food festival, special exhibitions, concerts, etc. Participants will experience unique culture of Mt.Sobaeksan along with beauty of royal azeleas. ·Period: August ·Venue: Around Daedok Research Complex and Daejoen Expo Science Park ·Organizer: Daejeon city government Daejeon Expo Science Park ·Tel. 82-42-866-5275 ·www.expopark.co.kr

Jeju Samyang Black sand Festival ·Period: 2008/8/1~8/31 ·Place: Samyang Beach ·Host: Samyang-dong Young men's

Organizing Committee, Danyang Tourist Association ·Tel. 82-43-422-3011 ·http://tour.dy21.net

·Period: Late May ·Venue: Danyang-gun and Mt.Sobaeksan area ·Organizer: Danyang Royal Azalea Festival

Chuncheon Puppet Festival It is one of 8 large festivals and the largest puppet festival in Korea, in which both amateurs and professionals take part in. It offers high level performances of puppet theatrical companies from all over the world, international exchange between them and

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qualitative improvement. It also gives children various side-events to experience arts. It includes hand-puppet shows, rod-puppet shows, marionette shows, shadow puppet shows, full-figured mask puppet shows and complex puppet shows. Its program has varied events like formal invitation performances of foreign theatrical companies, voluntary performances, Myeongdong street performances, etc. In particular, programs for children are prepared such as amateurs puppet performance contest, a parade, a puppet exhibition on the street, paper works, puppet show painting, etc., which are educational for them. The opening of new puppet-only theater, 'Water Land' and 'Dream Land' will help Chuncheon become the center of puppet shows around the world both nominally and virtually. ·Period: August ·Venue: Puppet Theater, The whole area of downtown of Chuncheon ·Tel. 82-33-242-8450 (Chuncheon Puppet Festival Foundation) ·www.cocobau.com Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) provides a terrific range of alternative films in the genre of science fiction, fantasy, and horror from all around the world. Since its first in 1997, PiFan has been introducing more cutting-edge films, leading films' success in Korean market and helping Korean films meet the international stage. Italso established itself as an important forum for diverse spirits of filmmakers and moviegoers. PiFan held in Buchon, one of the satellite cities of Seoul famous for its strong support for film and animation industry, is also famous for enthusiastic film fans: around 65,000 audience

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a year. With more and more film personnel, audience, and journalists coming every year, PiFan is a strong festival for film professionals to meet each other and get information as well as for the audience to see diverse films. ·Venue: Bucheon Citizen’s Hall, Bucheon City Hall, Boksagol Cultural Center, Ojeong District Office-Ojeong Art Hall and City Hall Front Lawn Square for Outdoor Screenings ·Period: July 16-26 (2009) ·Tel. 82-32-345-6313 ·www.pifan.com Cheongdo International Bullfighting Festival Cheongdo Bullfighting has developed over the years from a dangerously amusing and recreational event to an exciting competition. Today the event features bulls pitted against other bulls in three weight divisions and awarded prizes for their skills in overcoming the opponent. The Cheongdo region is famous for this increasingly popular traditional event, now having crossed international borders with the Korea-Japan Goodwill Bullfighting Match and incorporated some elements of rodeo-style games for more international appeal. Absent from Cheongdo Bullfighting is the graphic violence of the sport depicted elsewhere, without compromising the realism or thrill of watching the raging bulls. In this event, the animals are not killed or seriously injured. ·Period: April ·Venue: Iseo Village, Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do ·Organizer: Chungdo-gun Office ·Tel. 82-54-370-6114 ·bullfighting.cheongdo.go.kr

> Annual Events URL

Tel

Hawcheon Sancheoneo Festival (January) www.narafestival.com

Name

82-1688-3005

Icefish Festival (Jan.~Feb.)

www.injefestival.co.kr

82-33-460-2082/460-2170

Hwacheon Trout Festival (Jan.)

ice.narafestival.com

82-33-440-2368

Jeju Jeongwol Daeboreum Fire

www.buriburi.go.kr

82-64-728-2751~4

www.dino-expo.com

82-80-2006-114

sulddeok.gyeongju.go.kr

82-54-779-6396

Korea Floritopia (April~May)

www.floritopia.or.kr

82-42-606-5581~4

Jeonju International Film Festival

www.jiff.or.kr

82-2-2285-0562

www.mimefestival.com

82-33-250-3067

Festival (February) Gyeongnam Goseong Dinosaur World Expo (March~June) Gyeongju “Korean Traditional Drink & Rice Cake Festival”(April)

(April~May) Chunchon International Mime Festival (May~June) Daegu Herb medicine Festival (May)

www.herbmart.or.kr/festival

82-53-803-4105

Chuncheon Mime Festival (May)

www.mimefestival.com

82-33-242-0585

Hampyeong Butterfly Festival (May)

www.inabi.or.kr

82-61-320-3224

Hadong Wild Tea Festival (May)

http://festival.hadong.go.kr

82-55-880-2375

Yeoncheon Old Stone Age Festival (May) http://www.goosukgi.org

82-31-839-2561~3

Boseong Tea Festival (May)

dahyang.boseong.go.kr/dahyang2005

82-61-850-5223

Jirisan Herb Festival (May)

www.jirisanherbfestival.or.kr

82-55-970-7701~4

Hi-Seoul Festival (Four Seasons)

www.hiseoulfest.org

82-2-774-4053

Boryeong Mud Festival (July)

www.mudfestival.or.kr

82-41-930-3820

Hansan Ramie Fabric Festival (July)

www.mosi.go.kr

82-41-950-4224

World Ceramic Exposition Korea

www.wocef.com

82-31-631-6501

www.openpan.com

82-707-506-2848

(August~October) The Korea Traditional Performing Arts Festival (September) Gwangju Biennale (Oct.~Nov.)

www.gb.or.kr

82-62-608-4114

Andong Mask Dance festival (Oct.)

www.maskdance.com

82-54-841-6398

Pusan Internation Film Festival (Oct.)

www.piff.org

82-1688-3010

Gwangju Kimchi Festival (Oct.)

www.kimchi.gwangju.kr

82-62-613-3931

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■■■Spas in Korea

Since ancient times, bathing in hot springs and mineral waters have been thought to relieve skin diseases and stress. As such, natural radium hot springs in Korea are gaining popularity among foreigners as well as Koreans. Spa services are available at hotels as well as public bathhouses.

■■■Forest relaxation

Forest recreation is becoming increasingly popular in Korea, as the living standards of Koreans continue to improve. Recreational forests are also utilized for environmental education and to increase farmers’incomes. Visitors can take“green showers”while walking in the forest.

Gyeonggi-do Name Paju Kumkangsan Land Il-Dong Sulfur Springs Icheon Hot Springs

URL www.kksland.co.kr www.mirandahotel.com

Tel 82-31-945-2500 82-31-536-5000 82-31-633-2001

Gangwon-do Name

URL

Hongcheon Osaek Hot Springs

Tel 82-33-434-5000 82-33-672-8500

Name

URL

Tel

National Arboretum & Forest Museum Hongneung Arboretum The Garden of Morning Calm Anmyeondo Natural Recreation Forest Jirisan Natural Recreation Forest Yeomiji Botanical Garden (Seogwipo Si Jeju-do)

www.kna.go.kr www.kfri.go.kr/hong_reung www.morningcalm.co.kr www.anmyonhuyang.go.kr www.huyang.go.kr www.yeomiji .or.kr

82-31-540-2000 82-2-961-2551 82-1544-6703 82-41-674-5019 82-55-963-8133 82-64-735-1100

Daejeon / Chungcheong-do Name Dogo Hot Springs Onyang Hot Springs Yuseong Hot Springs Suanbo Hot Springs Asan Spavis

URL www.asan.go.kr www.asan.go.kr www.suanbo.or.kr www.spavis.co.kr

Tel 82-41-542-6031 82-41-543-9711 82-42-820-0100 82-43-846-3605 82-41-539-2000

Gyeongsang-do Name Kolon Hotel Hotel Hyundai Bugok Hot Springs Baegam Hot Springs Deokgu Hot Springs

URL www.kolonhotel.co.kr www.hyundaihotel.com bugok.cng.go.kr www.sungryu.go.kr www.duckku.co.kr

Name

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URL www.spaland.co.kr www.kumhoresort.co.kr/hwasun/about.asp

Some 70 percent of Korea is mountainous. A short drive from Seoul and other urban centers will take you to mountains. Korean Mountains [www.koreasanha.net] Sanyaro [www.sanyaro.com] Man & Mountain [www.mountain21.co.kr]

National Parks [www.knps.or.kr] Korea Forest Service [www.san.go.kr] OK Mountain [www.okmountain.com]

Tel 82-54-746-9001 82-54-748-2233 82-55-536-6311 82-54-787-3711~5 82-54-782-0677

Jeolla-do Jirisan Spa Land Hwasun Hot Springs

■■■Mountains in Korea

Tel 82-61-783-2900~10 82-61-370-5070

Name Bukhansan National Park Seoraksan National Park Odaesan National Park Chiaksan National Park Woraksan National Park Songnisan National Park Gyeryongsan National Park Sobaeksan National Park Juwangsan National Park Jirisan National Park Gayasan National Park Hallyeo Maritime National Park Taean Seashore National Park Deogyusan National Park Byeonsan Peninsula National Park Naejangsan National Park Wolchulsan National Park Dadohae Maritime National Park Hallasan National Park Korea National Park

URL http://bukhan.knps.or.kr http://seorak.knps.or.kr http://odae.knps.or.kr http://chiak.knps.or.kr http://worak.knps.or.kr http://songni.knps.or.kr http://gyeryong.knps.or.kr http://sobaek.knps.or.kr http://juwang.knps.or.kr http://jiri.knps.or.kr http://gaya.knps.or.kr http://hallyeo.knps.or.kr http://taean.knps.or.kr http://deogyu.knps.or.kr http://byeonsan.knps.or.kr http://naejang.knps.or.kr http://wolchul.knps.or.kr http://dadohae.knps.or.kr www.hallasan.go.kr www.knps.or.kr

Tel 82-2-909-0497~8 82-33-636-7700 82-33-332-6417 82-33-732-5231 82-43-653-3250 82-43-542-5267~8 82-42-825-3002~3 82-43-422-1146 82-54-873-0014~5 82-55-972-7771~ 2 82-55-932-7810 82-55-863-3521~2 82-41-672-9737 82-63-322-3174~5 82-63-582-7808 82-63-538-7875 82-61-473-5210~1 82-61-552-3386 82-64-713-9950~2 82-2-3279-2700(day) 82-2-3279-2701(night)

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■■■Theme parks Name Lotte World 63 Building Seoul Land Seoul Grand Park Everland Childrenpark Korean Folk Village Sorak Plaza Land Kumho Family Land Kyungju World Expo Park Kumdori Land Woobang Land Amethyst Cave World Pacific Land

■■■Migratory bird watching URL www.lotteworld.com www.63city.co.kr www.seoulland.co.kr grandpark.seoul.go.kr www.everland.com http://www.sisul.or.kr/sub05 www.koreanfolk.co.kr www.hanwharesort.co.kr (closed) fl.kumho.co.kr www.kjw.co.kr www.expopark.co.kr www.kumdori.co.kr www.woobangland.co.kr www.jsjland.co.kr www.pacificland.co.kr

Tel 82-2-411-2000 82-2-789-5114 82-2-509-6000 82-2-500-7114 82-31-320-5000 82-2-450-9311 82-31-288-0000 82-1588-2299 82-62-607-8000 82-54-745-7711 82-42-866-5114 82-42-862-4000 82-53-620-0001 82-52-254-1515~6 82-64-738-2888

■■■Other green parks in Seoul and surrounding areas Name Namsan Park Seoul Tower Yeouido Park World Cup Park Olympic Park Kildong Ecological Park Independence Park Park of Seoul

URL parks.seoul.go.kr/namsan http://parks.seoul.go.kr http://worldcuppark.seoul.go.kr www.sosfo.or.kr/olpark http://parks.seoul.go.kr/kildong http://parks.seoul.go.kr/independence http://parks.seoul.go.kr

Tel 82-2-753-2563 82-2-3455-9253 82-2-761-4078~9 82-2-300-5500 82-2-410-1114 82-2-472-2770 82-2-364-4686 82-2-756-3716

Located in the Northeastern part of Asia, which is an integral part of the migration path of birds that move between Southeast Asia and Siberia, Korea abounds in locations regularly visited by migratory birds. As a consequence, large numbers of migratory birds make Korea an ideal country for bird watching. They include globally endangered cranes, spoonbills and yellowpecked Chinese egrets. Geumgang Estuary Dyke [www.gunsaneco.net] Tel. 82-63-453-7213~4 Dosam-ri, Maseo-myeon, Chungcheongnam-do Nakdonggang River [http://wetland.busan.go.kr] Tel. 82-51-888-6861 The wintering grounds of waterfowl & waders in the Nakdonggang Delta Gupo Bridge in Buk Gu and Sasang-gu from Dadaepo in Saha-gu Suncheonman River [www.suncheonbay.go.kr] Tel. 82-61-749-3006

■■■Caves

The Korean peninsula has two kinds of caves: lime caves and volcanic caves. Caves in the peninsula are mainly lime caves, except caves on Jeju Island, which has volcanic caves. Name Gosu Cave Seongnyu Cave Hwanseongul Cave Nodong Cave Hyeopjaegul Cave Manjanggul Cave

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Location

Tel

Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do Danyang-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do Bukjeju-gun, Jeju-do Bukjeju-gun, Jeju-do

82-43-422-3072 82-54-782-4006 82-33-541-9266 82-43-422-2251 82-64-796-0001 82-64-783-4818

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Jeolla-do

> Leisure Sports

Name ■■■Golf

Holes

Muan Country Club

The game of golf has been gaining great popularity in Korea in recent years, and new golf courses have sprouted up all over the country. In the Seoul vicinity, Gyeonggi province is home to the vast majority of courses. As it is very difficult to book a tee time on weekends, you are suggested to make reservations well in advance or book for weekdays. Green fees for public courses are generally around 200,000 won and most courses require the use of a caddy (extra charge).

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URL www.muangc.co.kr

Tel 82-61-450-9000

Jeju Island Name Jungmun Country Club Paradise Golf Club Pinx Golf Club

Holes

URL

18 9 27

www.jungmunresort.com www.thepinx.co.kr

Tel 82-64-735-7240 82-64-792-6688 82-64-792-5200

※ Public golf courses : You do not need membership to play at public golf courses, which are open all days of the year. The green fee varies from weekends to weekdays, and for members and non-members. ■■■Shooting clubs ■■■Public golf courses in Korea

Name

Seoul / Gyeonggi-do Name NamBoo Country Club Namyeoju Golf Club New Springville Golf & Resort Country Club La vie d’or Resort & Country Club Lake Side Country Club Lake Hills Golf & Resorts Bears Town Seven Hills Golf Club Sun Hill Golf Club Taeyoung Country Club Incheon Grand Country Club

Holes

URL

Tel

18 18 9

www.namboocc.co.kr www.namyeoju.co.kr www.newspringvillecc.co.kr

82-31-280-4100 82-31-880-6700 82-31-630-7500

9 54 27 9 9 45 18 18

www.laviedorresort.co.kr www.lakesidecc.co.kr www.lakehillscc.co.kr www.bearstown.com www.golfsamsung.com www.sunhillgolf.co.kr www.ty-cc.com www.incheongrand.cc

82-31-352-7150 82-31-334-2111 82-31-336-8350 82-31-540-5116~7 82-31-670-0777 82-31-585-7900 82-31-330-9700 82-32-584-3111~4

Haeundae Shooting Range Busan Young Do Shooting Club Mokdong Shooting Range Lotte World Shooting Range

URL www.gunshooting.com www.koreashooting.com http://shooting.seoul.k www.dmtrigger.com

Tel 82-51-746-0420 82-51-405-9130 82-2-2646-9993~4 82-2-414-4013

Gangwon-do Name Daemyung Vivaldi Park Daemyung Sorak East Seoul Respia Alps Resort Park Valley Golf Club Hantan River Country Club Phoenix Park Golf Club

Holes 9 9 10 6 18 18 18

URL www.vivaldiparkcc.co.kr www.daemyungcondo.com www.respia.co.kr www.alpsresort.co.kr www.parkvalley.co.kr www.hantancc.co.kr www.phoenixpark.co.kr/golf

Tel 82-33-435-8311 82-1588-4888 82-33-732-3700 82-33-681-5030 82-33-731-0017 82-33-452-5700 82-33-330-3100

Chungcheong-do Name Chunryong Country Club

Holes

URL

27

www.chunryongcc.co.kr

Tel 82-43-536-2211~7

Gyeongsang-do Name Kyongju Country Club Bomun J’s Country Club

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Holes

URL

9 18 18

www.kyongjugolf.co.kr http://golf.ktd.co.kr www.sunsancc.com/jscc

Tel 82-54-748-8100 82-54-745-1680 82-54-473-6200

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■■■Horse riding clubs

■■■Ice skating rinks Name

URL

Lotte World Ice Rink Mokdong Ice Rink Grand Hyatt Ice Rink Taerung International Ice Rink Dongnam Spopia Ice Rink Bundang Olympic Sports Center Ice Rink

Name

Tel

file.lotteworld.com/sports/ice_01.jsp www.mdicerink.co.kr www.grandhyattseoul.co.kr www.sports.or.kr/player/player.taerung www.spopia.co.kr

82-2-411-4592~5 82-2-2649-8454~6 82-2-799-8113 82-2-970-0501~3 82-32-814-7000 82-31-708-7481~5

Coryo Horse Riding Club Yongin Horse Back Riding Club Yangji Horse Ride Club

URL www.yescall.com/yonginh

Tel 82-33-732-0906 82-31-333-3359 82-31-321-2255

■■■Horse racing Name

Name

No. of Slopes

Phoenix Park

22

Angle 3°~24°

Place

URL

Tel

Pyeongchang, www.pp.co.kr Gangwon-do

28

10°~38°

Pyeongchang, www.yongpyong.co.kr 82-1588-0009 Gangwon-do

Muju Resort

30

10°~39°

Muju, Jeollabuk-do

www.mujuresort.com

82-63-322-9000

Jisan Forest Resort

11

7°~30°

Icheon, Gyeonggi-do

www.jisanresort.co.kr

82-31-638-8460

Donghae, Gangwon-do

www.high1.co.kr

18

4°~22°

Name Cycle Racing Changwon Cycle Racing Corporation

Tel 82-1566-3333

URL www.cyckerace.or.kr www.domerace.com

Tel 82-2-2067-5000 82-55-239-1111/4

■■■Car Racing Name Everland Speedway (Yongin)

URL www.everland.com

Tel 82-31-320-8987~8

82-1588-7789 ■■■Motorboat racing

Motorboat racing has only recently emerged as a popular sport among Koreans. Races are held twelve times a day every Wednesday and Thursday at the Misari Motorboat Racing Stadium. Visitors may also bet up to 50,000 won for a single competition or team race.

■■■Casinos Name (Area) Paradise Walkerhill Casino (Seoul) Paradise Casino Pusan (Busan) Golden Gate Casino (Incheon) Hotel Seorak Park Casino (Gangwon-do) Gangwon Land Casino (Gangwon-do) Gyeongju Hilton Casino (Gyeongju-si) Lotte Hotel Jeju Casino (Jeju-do) Hyatt Regency Jeju Casino (Jeju-do) Paradise Grand Casino (Jeju-do) Jeju Kal Casino (Jeju-do) Jeju Shilla Hotel Casino (Jeju-do)

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www.kra.co.kr

■■■Cycle racing

82-1588-2828

Yongpyong Resort

High 1 Resort

URL

Racing Association (Closed Every Monday, Tuesday)

■■■Ski resorts

URL www.seoulcasino.co.kr www.pusancasino.co.kr www.goldengateparadise.com www.hotelsorakpark.com www.kangwonland.com www.kyongjuhilton.co.kr www.lottehoteljeju.com www.hyattjeju.com www.grandcasino.co.kr www.kalhotelcasino.com www.shilla.net

Tel 82-2--456-2121 82-51-742-2110 82-32-745-8878 82-33-636-7711 82-33-590-7700 82-55-771-2121 82-64-731-2121 82-64-733-1234 82-64-740-7000 82-64-756-9999 82-64-738-8822

Name Motorboat Racing Association

URL www.motorboat-race.or.kr

Tel Main Office 82-31-790-8114 Fax.82-31-790-8229 ARS.82-31-790-8000

※ Free shuttle bus operation is available from Sangil-dong subway station, Line 5, and Amsa subway station, Line 8, on race day every Wednesday and Thursday.

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■■■Survival games

Survival games, which were started by discharged soldiers after World War II, were introduced to Korea in the late 1980s. There are many survival game clubs throughout Korea. Staged indoors and outdoors, survival games are popular among a wide range of Koreans. Popular survival games include“All-out War,” “Peak Recapture,”and“Capture the Flag.”

- Gangwon Province: Namiseom (a small island), Uiamho (a lake), and beaches around Gangwon province. Tel. 82-33-263-5774 ※You can sign up for water sport lessons at training schools located around rivers, lakes, and beaches.

■■■Bungee jumping

- Gapyeong Top Land [www.ktopland.co.kr] Tel. 82-1688-4711 - Cheongpyeong Riverland [www.riverland.co.kr] Tel. 82-31-585-5526

※You can enjoy water leisure sports anywhere in the country. Because the water quality is different depending on the location, consult with an expert on which water leisure sport is best for you.

■■■Paragliding

Korea’ s low-lying hills and mild weather are ideal for paragliding. The number of paragliding enthusiasts continues to increase with Koreans having more free time nowadays. [www.nanosky.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3401-9322

■■■Water skiing

You can enjoy the exciting sport of water skiing at virtually all Korean rivers, lakes and coastal areas. However, the water depth needs to be at least 1.5 meters. There are approximately 100 water skiing resorts throughout the country. In Seoul, the Han River has several excellent sites for water skiing, especially the Jamsil Grand Bridge and Gwangjin Bridge zones. - Seoul: Participate in water sports around the Han River. (Jamshil Bridge, Seongsan, Mangwon, and Icheon) Tel. 82-2-2203-0488 - Gyeonggi Province: North Han River, including Paldang, Cheongpyeong, Daeseong-ri, and Gapyeong. Tel. 82-31-585-7257

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do; Gyeongju in Gyeongsangbuk-do; and Gimje in Jeollabuk-do. ■■■Rafting

Rafting is a team sport that 6 to 10 members can enjoy together. It is the best summer adventure sport where you can feel the thrill and speed of riding the raging waters.

■■■Windsurfing

Windsurfing provides the thrills of both surfing and sailing. In Seoul, the Han River is suitable for windsurfers, especially the areas near the Jamsil Grand Bridge and Gwangnaru. - Seoul: Ttukseom’s Seoul Wind Surfing, Seongsan area, Icheon area, and Mangweon area [www.kwasa.org] Tel. 82-2-444-3840 - Busan: Yacht stadium in Suyeong Bay, Haeundae beach, Gwangan-ri beach, and Ilgwang beach Tel. 82-51-747-6175 - Incheon: Ulwang-ri beach and Songdo beach - Gangwon Province: Beaches in Sokcho, Jumunjin, Gyeongpodae, Naksan, and Samcheok [http://kw.kwasa.org] - Jeju Island: Shinyang beach, Leeho beach, and Jungmun beach

■■■Hot-Air ballooning

Riding hot-air balloons is subject to certain restrictions as they fall in the category of small aircraft. Hot-air balloons can be ridden in specially designated areas. To balloon in other areas, you need to obtain advance approval from the authorities. Popular areas for this sport include Ansan, Banwol and Yangpyeong, all in Gyeonggi-

- Gyeongsangnam-do [www.mslc.co.kr] Tel. 82-55-973-9977 - Gangwon-do Tel. 82-33-375-5030

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■■■Special Feature (Skiing)

Seoul Resort Lift fees: 46,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 30,000 won for a full day Hours: 09:00-17:00 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available.

Phone Number: 82-31-592-1220 Website: www.seoulresort.co.kr Location: Take the bus No. 9205, 9201, 330-1, 1330, 1330-1 leaving from in front of the Hyundai Core Building (Cheongnyangni Stn.) and get off at Seoul Resort Stop.

Bears Town Resort Lift fees: 58,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 15,000 won for a full day Hours: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-16:00 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone Number: 82-31-540-5000 Website: www.bearstown.com Location: Direct bus #11 from Gangbyeon station. Yangji Pine Resort Lift fees: 51,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 28,000 won for a full day Hours: 09:00-17:00 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone number: 82-31-338-2001 Website: www.pineresort.com Location: From Seoul’s Nambu Bus Terminal, take a Jincheon-bound bus. Get off at the Yongin Bus Terminal and take the free shuttle bus from there to the resort. Direct shuttle bus service from Seoul will also begin once the season starts – call for times and locations.

Jisan Forest Resort Lift fees: 51,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 26,000 won for a full day Hours: 09:00-16:30 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone number: 82-31-644-1200 Website: www.jisanresort.co.kr Location: Take an Icheon-bound bus from Seoul’s Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. From the Icheon Bus Terminal, take bus No. 12.

Tunnel Muju Resort (Distance: 206 Km, Traveling time: 2h 40m) Yongpyong Resort Lift fees: 59,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 25,000 won for a full day Hours: 08:30-16:30 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone number: 82-33-335-5757 Website: www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng Location: Shuttle bus service is available from Jamsil and Sports Complex stations (Line 2). Call Daewon Express Bus 82-2-575-7710 for departure times.

Phoenix Park Lift fees: 49,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 25,000 won for a full day Hours: 08:30-16:30 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone number: 82-1588-2828 Website: www.phoenixpark.co.kr Location: Shuttle bus service departs in front of the rear parking lot of the Glass Tower (Exit 3 of Samseong Stn. on Seoul Subway Line 2) at 9:00. 28,000 won round-trip (Tel. 82-15889722).

Ski Tour Packages Name of Package

Company

Tour to Yangji Pine Ski Resort and Bears Town

Grace Travel

Tour to Yongpyong Ski Resort

Good Morning Tours

Cost (Won)

Tel

same-day and overnight tours

75,000-260,000

82-2-332-8946

full-day tour

72,000-125,000

82-2-757-1232

Program

Muju Resort Lift fees: 59,000 won for a full day Rental fees: 30,000 won for a full day Hours: 08:30-16:30 for a full day. Half-day and nighttime packages available. Phone number: 82-63-322-9000 Website: www.mujuresort.com Location: Gyeongbu Expressway Daejeon Tunnel Towards Muju/Panam Daejin Expressway Turn left after Muju I.C Turn left at the Jeoksung-myeon three-way crossing Turn left at the Sasan three-way crossion Chimok Tunnel Guchundong

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■■■Traditional markets / Specialty markets

SHOPPING & ENTERTAINMENT

Namdaemun Market [www.indm.net] Tel. 82-2-752-1913

> Shopping ■■■Department stores in Seoul

Gangbuk (North of Han River) Name Lotte (Sogong-dong) Shinsegae Kyung Bang Phill Happy World Aekyung Samsung Plaza

URL

Tel

www.lotteshopping.com http://department.shinsegae.com

82-2-771-2500 82-1588-1234 82-2-2630-6000 82-2-6678-9000 82-2-818-1000 82-31-779-3300

www.haengbok.com www.aktown.co.kr www.samsungplaza.co.kr

Gangnam (South of Han River) Name Lotte (Jamsil) Galleria Hyundai New Core

URL www.lotteshopping.com http://dept.galleria.co.kr www.ehyundai.com www.newcore.co.kr

Tel 82-2-411-2500 82-2-3449-4114 82-2-547-2233 82-2-530- 5000

■■■Duty-free shops Name Lotte Duty Free Shop Hotel Lotte Duty Free Shop Walkerhill Duty Free Shop AK COEX Duty Free Shop (COEX) Shilla Duty Free Shop Lotte Incheon Airport Duty Free Shop Aekyung Duty Free Shop (Incheon Int’l Airport) Jeju Duty Free

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URL http://en.lottedfs.com http://en.lottedfs.com www.skdutyfree.com http://www.akdfs.com www.dfskorea.com http://en.lottedfs.com http://www.akdfs.com www.jdcdutyfree.com

Tel 82-2-759-6550 82-2-759-7680 82-2-450-6350 82-2-3484-9777 82-2-2230-3662 82-32-743-7700 82-32-743-2469 82-64-740-9999

Namdaemun traditional market is popular among foreigners as well as Korean people. The market features a variety of products and serves traditional dishes. You can experience the essence of a Korean traditional market at this must-see destination. Interpretation service is also available. - Exit 5 of Hoehyeon Station, Line 4 Hwanghak-dong Antique Market [www.junggu.seoul.kr] Tel. 82-2-2234-8009 The flea market in Hwanghakdong is the first antique market in Korea that opened between 1950 and 1960. There are nearly 500 stores. It is located behind Samil Apt., Cheonggyecheon 8-ga. The market is famous for carrying a wide variety of items. - Exit 2 of Sindang-dong Station, Line 2 N Generation Flea Market This market opened in October 1999 targeting the new young generation. Since then, the market has been popular among young people and is comparable to yoyogi park in Japan or Paris

bang in Paris. It is located in Hun-ryen-won Park, 5-ga Euljiro, Jung-gu, Seoul. The market is near the National Medical Center. - Dongdaemun Station, Line 2, 4 or 5 Seocho Flea Market Tel. 82-2-570-6490 Located near the Seocho gu office. The flea market is popular among people from all over the country as well as local residents. The market carries clothes, shoes, electronics, and many other items. Shop while walking among the vendors along the street. Store owners in the market run a small business association to promote their business operations. - Yangjae Station, Line 3 Myeong-dong Tel. 82-2-757-0088 The shopping alleys feature many fashion shops, cafes, live music bars and a variety of restaurants. - Exit2 of Euljiro1-ga Station,Line 2, Myeong-dong Station, Line 4 Apgujeong-dong The street near Galleria Department Store in Apgujeong is called Korea’ s Rodeo Drive. The street was built in 1990. Here you will find fancy restaurants, the Hard Rock Cafe, and shops carrying international name brands. While some of the prices can be steep, the quality of service and goods is perhaps the best in the country. - Apgujeong Station, Line 3

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Insa-dong Tel. 82-2-1330

the market and view the many vendors selling ginseng and medicinal herbs. - Exit 2 of Jegi Station, Line 1 Sogong Market This market is located underground next to Seoul City Hall. The market houses about 150 shops and carries products unique to specific provinces, clothes, accessories, bags, leather products, and many other items. English and Japanese service is available. - Euljiro1-ga Station, Line 2

Experience old Korea in Insa-dong. Insa-dong houses galleries antique shops, craft shops, pottery shops, and other stores that carry many traditional Korean items. Also, you can enjoy traditional dishes and teas here. Shop owners operate the Tradition and Culture Preservation Association. - Anguk Station, Line 3 / Jongno3-ga Station, Line 1 Jungbu Market [www.jungbumarket.com] Tel. 82-2-2273-0006 This market has carried dried fish as well as raw fish for nearly 40 years. The market is located in the center of Seoul and serves fresh products to customers from the area. You can buy fresh fish at reasonable prices. Vegetables, fruits, and other marine products are also sold. - Exit 5 of Euljiro 4-ga Station, Line 2 or 5 Gyeongdong Yakryeong Market [www.kyungdongmart.com]

Garak-dong Agricultural and Fish Market

market everyday. - Exit 1 of Noryangjin Station, Line 1 Jangan-dong Antique Shops Tel. 82-2-2244-6120 Antique furniture and household goods - Dapsimni Station, Line 5 Nagwon Musical Instrument Market [www.enakwon.com] Tel.82-2-743-6131 Various musical instruments - Jonggak Station, Line 1 / Jongno 3-ga Station, Line 1 or 5 Munjeong-dong [www.rodeoshop.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-911-8846 Famous for its myriad fashion boutiques Munjeong-dong Station, Line 8

[www.garak.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-3435-0600(day), 82-2-120(night & holiday) This market is the biggest wholesale market for agricultural products and fish in Korea. Many small business owners come here for fresh goods at low prices in the early morning hours. You can also enjoy fresh vegetables and fish at reasonable prices. - Garak-dong Market Station, Line 8 Noryangjin Fish Market [www.susansijang.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-815-2000(ARS) The fish market in Norangjin carries fish that is brought in from the east, west, and south sea. The fish smell is overwhelming at this 1,854 pyeong (a pyeong equals 3.954sq. yds.) market with nearly 15,000 people visiting the

Techno-Mart [www.tm21.com] Tel. 82-2-3424-0114 Shopping complex specializing in electronic goods - Gangbyeon Station, Line 2 Yongsan Electronics Market

Yeji-dong Jewelry and Watch Market Tel. 82-2-2278-4375 All kinds of jewelry and watches - Jongno 5-ga Station, Line 1 ■■■Large fashion towns

Migliore [www.migliore.co.kr] Myeong-dong: Tel. 82-2-2124-0001 Dongdaemun: Tel. 82-2-3393-0003 Sinchon: Tel. 82-2-6373-1500 - Exit 5 of Myeong-dong Station, Line 4, Dongdaemun Station, Line 1 or 4 , Dongdaemun Stadium Station, Line 2, 4 or 5 Doota (Dongdaemun Market) [www.doota.com] Tel. 82-2-3398-3333 - Dongdaemun Station, Line 1 or 4 Cerestar (Dongdaemun Market) [www.cerestar.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2048-4800 - Dongdaemun Station, Line 1 or 4 Mesa (Namdaemun) [www.ilovemesa.com] Tel. 82-2-2128-5000 - Exit 7 of Hoehyeon Station, Line 4 Mario [www.mario.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2109-7000 - 5 minute walk from Garibong Station, Line 1 or 7

[www.yongsan.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-704-3060 Korea’s largest electronics goods market - Shin Yongsan Station, Line 4

This market occupies 70 percent of Korean Chinese medicine transactions. You can smell the Chinese medicine in front of

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■■■Special Feature (Dongdaemun, Itaewon and others)

Dongdaemun Market [www.dongdaemunsc.co.kr] Tel. 82-2-2262-0114 - Dongdaemun Stadium Station of Subway, Line 2, 4 or 5

Dongdaemun, Seoul’s most upscale fashion district, attracts thousands of foreign visitors and retailers daily with its unique clothing designs and discounted prices. The origin of the name, 'Dongdaemun Market,' comes from the gate named 'Dongdaemun,' which is designated as Korea's National Treasure No. 1, built 600 years ago during the Joseon Dynasty as one of the four main entry gates into Seoul. About 30,000 shops are supplied by 50,000 local manufacturing companies. Visitors can feel the excitement of the area day and night, as Dongdaemun never completely closes. With the smaller stalls dwarfed by giant shopping centers such as Doota, Migliore, Hello APM, Jeil Pyunghwa Market, and Cheongdaemun (formerly known as Freya Town), Dongdaemun has grown into a leading fashion district and, despite the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis in 1997, a representative tourist attraction in the metropolitan area. The market is divided into two general sectors: the retail sector with its high-rise modern shopping malls, which stretches from Dongdaemun Station to Dongdaemun Stadium Station on subway line No. 4, and

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the wholesale market, including Jeil Pyunghwa Market, Team 204, Designer Club, and Nuzzon. These markets, as they are geared toward a primarily wholesale audience, still pose a challenge for the lone retail shopper looking to purchase any of their goods. The thousands of people employed in the wholesale market start work at around 9 p.m., rather than in the morning, when workers in the retail sector of Dongdaemun begin the day. Within the ten blocks encompassing the spread of the market area, you can find silk goods, clothing, shoes, sporting goods, plumbing and electrical supplies, electronics, office supplies, toys and just about everything else imaginable. Dongdaemun is not designed solely to be a shopping area. Many restaurants in the surrounding area serve tasty Korean and Western food, and the food court restaurants located in the major stores provide various choices for hungry shoppers.

Itaewon Special Tourist Zone [http://enjoyitaewon.com] Tel. 82-2-797-7319, 82-2-797-2293 - Samgakji Station, Line 4, Itaewon Station, Line 6 Information on Itaewon Itaewon is known as Seoul’s foremost international district, one in which diverse cultures meet; it is also known as a part of the city that never sleeps. There has been a continuous effort from the city government and civilians alike to make Itaewon a special destination for tourists. Now, Itaewon offers a one-stop hub for foreign visitors, including shopping, tours, lodging and information services. It also offers many venues in which to enjoy Korean and foreign cultures and cuisines. Shopping in Itaewon Name: Itaewon Market Items: Men’s wear, Women’s wear, Leather goods, Ginseng, Ceramics Business Hours: 9:00~20:30 Tel. 82-2-794-5682 Name: International Arcade Items: Men’s wear, Women’s wear, Accessories, Souvenirs, Shoes. Business Hours: 9:00~20:30 Tel. 82-2-798-8354 Name: World Arcade Items: Men’s wear, Women’s wear, Leather goods, Ginseng, Ceramics, Silk Business Hours: 9:00~20:00 Tel. 82-2-793-0692 Name: Hamilton Shopping Center Items: Bags, Glasses, Local products, Furs, Wigs, Cigars Business Hours: 9:00~20:00 Tel. 82-2-6393-1351~4 Name: North Beach Items: Leather bags, Leather jackets, Leather pants

Business Hours: 9:30~21:00 Tel. 82-2-793-6098 Name: Milano Collection Items: Bags, Handbags, Travel bags Business Hours: 9:00~21:00 Tel. 82-2-798-8485 Name: Jin Bo Jewelry Items: Jewelry, Accessories, Watches Business Hours: 9:30~20:30 Tel. 82-2-798-8322 Name: Propose Items: Party Dresses Business Hours: 9:00~21:00 Tel. 82-2-792-2418 Name: Empire Items: Male suit Business Hours: 9:30~21:00 Tel. 82-2-797-4644

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Name: World Shop Items: Coins, Plaques, Insignia Business Hours: 10:00~20:00 Tel. 82-2-794-5845 Entertainment in Itaewon Name: Limenight Specialty: Dance & night club Business Hours: 20:00~4:00 Tel. 82-2-790-0588 Website: www.hamilton.co.kr Name: Lucky 7 Club Specialty: Karaoke Business Hours: 19:00~4:00 Tel. 82-2-796-4141 Restaurants in Itaewon Name: Seoul Pub Specialty: Pub restaurant, Steak, Burgers Business Hours: 15:00~2:00 Tel. 82-2-793-6666 Name: New Delhi Specialty: Indian cuisine Business Hours: 10:00~22:00 Tel. 82-2-797-3648 Name: Thai Orchid Specialty: Thai Cuisine Business Hours: 12:00~22:30 Tel. 82-2-792-8836 Name: Deutsches Haus Specialty: German draft beer, German food Business Hours: 11:00~2:00 Tel. 82-2-794-1313 Name: Chung Sa Cho Long Specialty: Dolsot Bibimbap, Samgyetang, Traditional performance Business Hours: 11:30~10:00 Tel. 82-2-794-1177

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Apgujeong It’s trendy, it’s upscale, it’s Apgujeong. If it’s tried and true on the runways of Paris and New York, you’ll see it here. The well-heeled crowd of youngsters makes Apgujeong the ultimate destination for Seoul’s fashionistas. • Don’t Miss: 1. Rodeo Street. Apgujeong’s most popular retailers all on one street. 2. Maison Hermes Dosan Park, a distinct building with a renowned art gallery. • Getting there: Take subway line 3 to Apgujeong Stn. Insadong Who doesn’t enjoy antique-hunting? Insadong’s shopping district and its multitude of stores make it possible to find old treasures, including scrolls, paintings, and earthenware, all in one pedestrianfriendly neighborhood. • Don’t Miss: 1. Art galleries, including the Insa Art Center and Gallery Artside. 2. Ssamziegil, with shopping for more contemporary tastes • Getting there: Take subway line 3 to Anguk Stn.

Hongdae University Hipsters, rockers, cutting edge musicians are just some of the colorful locals of this bohemian neighborhood. The motto here is dance ‘til you drop, no dour faces here! Enjoy pedestrian-only areas from day‘ til night. • Don’t Miss: 1. Flea market: Find artsy bargains every weekend from 1 PM to 6 PM. 2. Club Day: For a mere 20,000 won, dance the night away in the area’s 14 clubs. • Getting there: Take subway line 2 Hongdae Univ. Stn., then take Exit 5. Walk straight and make a first left. Namdaemun Market Who says a traditional bazaar is out of style? Bargaining and items of all manufacture can be found in Namdaemun. Trust me—if it’s not in Namdaemun, it’s probably not in anywhere else! • Don’t Miss: 1. Bargains on imported items: perfumes, camera, and dishware. 2. Namdaemun Gate, now open to the public and features a daily guard ceremony. • Getting there: Take subway line 4 to Hoehyeon Station.

Daehangno If theatre's your thing, come to Daehangno, home to the Korean Culture and Arts Foundation, 30 small, independent theaters, 80 independent art galleries, and other venues of the arts. • Don’t Miss: 1. Maronnier Park and the ArKo Art Museum, built by legendary architect Kim Soo-geun. 2. Street performances by amateur musicians. • Getting there: Hyehwa Station, Line 4 Samcheongdong Sometimes all a neighborhood needs are three virtues: water, mountains, and the generosity of its local people. Once you’ve got those, art galleries, the city’s finest examples of traditional architecture, and critically acclaimed restaurants can only follow. • Don’t Miss: 1. Major art galleries on Samcheongdong-gil road. 2. The Bukchon Cultural Center where you can directly experience hanok living. • Getting there: Anguk Station, Line 3. Follow exit 1 and make a right photo studio Ran.

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■■■Books

■■■Where to shop for specific items

Large Book Stores Name

URL

Kyobo Book Center

www.kyobobook.co.kr

Youngpoong Book Store Libro Bandi&Luni’s

www.ypbooks.co.kr www.libro.co.kr www.bandinlunis.com

Tel 82-1544-1900, 82-2-397-3643~4 (Foreign books) 82-2-397-3646~7 (Japanese books) 82-1544-9020, 82-2-399-5664 (Foreign books) 82-1588-2665, 82-2-757-8100 82-1577-4030

Foreign Book Related Companies (import, shopping mall, subscription, etc.) Name

URL

Tel

TMECCA

www.tmecca.com

82-2-581-9960

It’s Book

www.itsbook.co.kr

82-2-777-1174

Sejong Books

82-2-755-7102

EBSCO Korea

www.ebscokorea.co.kr

World Magazine

www.magazinebook.co.kr

82-2-598-2571 82-2-529-9123

Kumi Books

www.kumibooks.co.kr

82-2-588-6667

Seoul Selection

www.seoulselection.com

82-2 734-9567~8

Clothes and Accessories - Brand name products: Myeong-dong, Apgujeong, Munjeong-dong, Itaewon, Sinchon - Vogue fashion: Namdaemun Market, Dongdaemun Market, Itaewon Leather and Furs - Itaewon (leather clothing stores), Namdaemun Market (clothes shopping center), Dongdaemun Market (clothing stores on the second floor in Gwanghee market), department stores Korean Ginseng and Health Products - Gyeongdong Market, Geumsan(Chungcheongnam-do), Ganghwa (Incheon), Namdaemun Market, duty free shops

Folk Craftworks and Antiques - Insa-dong, Jangan-dong (Dapsimni Station, Line 5), Hwanghak-dong Jewelry and Watches - Yeji-dong, Jongno 3-ga, Banpo-dong, Express Bus Terminal Vicinity Korean Foods (Kimchi, local products, seaweed, galbi, mushrooms, etc.) - Department stores, duty-free shops, markets, big discount stores Sporting Goods - Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, Itaewon Electronic Goods - Yongsan Electronics Market, Techno-Mart, Saewun Shopping Center in Jongno, Nambu Terminal Electronics Shopping Center, Hi Mart

Online Book Stores Name

URL

Yes24

www.yes24.com

82-1544-3800

Aladdin

www.aladdin.co.kr

82-1544-2514

■■■Music stores Name M2U Records (Sinchon) Sangarecords (Apgujeong) Media Shinara in Gangnam (Located inside Central City in Gangnam)

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URL www.sangarecords.co.kr www.synnara.com

Tel 82-2-3143-3946 82-2-548-1186 82-2-6282-3697

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> Movie Theaters

■■■Drive-in theaters Name

■■■Gangbuk area (Seoul, north of the Han River)

URL

Jamsil Car Theater Name Picadilly Daehan Multiplex Hypertheque Nada Seoul Cinema Cine Cube

URL www.thepicca.co.kr www.daehancinema.co.kr http://cafe.naver.com/inada www.seoulcinema.com http://www.cineart.co.kr

Tel 82-2-3676-7142 82-2-3393-3500 82-2-766-3390 82-2-2269-2700 82-2-2002-7771

Tel

www.jamsildit.co.kr

82-2-3431-0566

Cinus EOE4

www.cinus.co.kr

82-2-2236-2024

Jayouro Drive-in

www.carmovie.co.kr

82-31-945-0609

Cine Bluebird

www.cinebluebird.com

82-31-557-5000

Cine sky

www.cinesky.co.kr

82-53-384-7590

Karma 21

www.karma21.co.kr

82-2-3462-5231 (day) 82-2-3462-0530 (night)

■■■Places to watch Korean movies with English subtitles ■■■Gangnam area (Seoul, south of the Han River) Name MEGABOX (COEX) Broadway Cinema Cinecity CGV

URL www.megabox.co.kr www.bc5.co.kr www.icinecity.com www.cgv.co.kr

Name

Descriptions

Tel 82-1544-0600 82-1544-9150 82-1644-0757 82-1544-1122

Korea Foundation Cultural Center

Goethe Institut Seoul

Contact Information

www.kfcenter.or.kr/english

82-2-3789-5600

Korean movies or other various films are screened every month accordiance with a topic of the month. It's free and the screening schedule is updated every month on the website. However, DVDs are being screened, not the newly released movies.

Line 2, City Hall Stn. Exit 9

www.goethe.de/seoul

82-2-754-9831-3

Goethe Institut is a cultural center of Germany. It has a library in which you can rent various books and DVDs. It also has a DVD player where you can watch the library DVDs with your friends.

10 minutes walk from Millennium Seoul Hilton.

www.kofic.or.kr An archive containing 4,900 films and film-related Contact Information: 15 documents. You can view films in the visual minutes walk from Line 6, room upon submitting a piece of ID. Korean Film Korea Univ. Stn. Exit 3 Council does not loan their films.

Korean Film Council

> Jazz Clubs in Seoul Name

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Tel

Once in a Blue Moon (Apgujeong)

82-2-549-5490

Cheonnyeondongando (Daehangno)

82-2-743-5555

Janus (Sinsa-dong)

82-2-546-9774

All That Jazz (Itaewon)

82-2-795-5701

Club Evans (Near Hong Ik Univ.)

82-2-337-8361

Hwasumok (Apgujeong)

82-2-548-5429

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Guide to Living in Korea

BUSINESS IN KOREA EXHIBITION CENTER IN KOREA INFORMATION ON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS IN KOREA OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION GOVERNMENT-RELATED BODIES APPENDIX


Guide to Living in Korea

WELCOME TO KOREA

EXHIBITION CENTER IN KOREA ■■■SETEC

[www.setec.or.kr/eng] Tel. 82-2-2222-3811, Hangnyeoul Station Line 3 Exit 1

& Energy (MOCIE) and with the support of the Seoul Metropolitan Government. ■■■KINTEX

Ancillary Area 429,750 square meters Hotels, Business Center, Shopping Center, etc. Construction Period : Exhibition Center 19992013

[www.kintex.com] Tel. 82-31-810-8114, Daehwa Station Line 3, Exit 1,2

Seoul Trade Exhibition Center (SETEC) was established in 1999 in response to the everincreasing demand on exhibition facilities in the domestic market and to aid local enterprises find new overseas markets. The center was also designed to be a showcase for overseas corporations wishing to broaden their presence within the Korean and Northeast Asian markets. Offering world-class exhibition facilities and operating systems while holding more than 50 exhibitions annually, the center aims to establish itself as a globally recognized venue for international commercial exchange. SETEC is operated by the Korea TradeInvestment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry

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KINTEX Construction Project have been performed by Kyonggido, Goyang City and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA). The other projected is being performed by Goyang City. As you know, KINTEX will be completed by Mar. 2005 and it will be one of the largest exhibition center in north-east Asia for its kind. The other one, where hotels, shopping mall, business centers and etc. will come, is actively performed by Goyang City with strong support of local businesses. Site: 760,330 square meters Composition: Exhibition Site 330,580 square meters

class summit meetings and international conventions. With Korea's best facilities and equipment for meeting and exhibitions, the COEX boasts its "state-of-the-art" simultaneous interpretation systems, audio-visual systems, lighting capabilities, electrical infrastructure, and telecommunications systems installed in all meeting rooms and exhibition halls. ■■■BEXCO

[www.bexco.co.kr] Tel. 82-51-740-7300, Centum City Station Line2, Exit 1 (50 min. from Gimhae International Airport). From Busan Train Station: Take bus #5-1, 40,139, 1001. From Haeundae Train Station: Take bus #5, 31, 36, 39, 63, 100, 100-1, 115-1, 139, 141, 181, 200-1, 1001 ■■■COEX

[www.coex.co.kr/eng/index.asp] Tel. 82-2-60000114, Samseong Station Line2, Exit 5,6 Directly connected to the COEX mall Formerly called the Korea Exhibition Center, the COEX celebrated its grand opening in July 1979. Since then, it has hosted numerous international conventions and exhibitions. Over 150 exhibitions, conventions, and special events are held at the COEX each year. In its spacious exhibition halls and various meeting rooms, the COEX accommodates everything from small company size conferences to world-

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INFORMATION ON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEXES KOREA INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX CORP [www.kicox.or.kr] Thirty-nine national industrial complexes have been designated as national basic industries and high-tech industries for development. Two hundred sevnty-seven local industrial complexes have been designated to support the local economy as well as enhance the decentralization of the industry. Agricultural and industrial complexes have been built to increase farmers’ income, and 372 complexes are located in the rural areas.

Forty-three national industrial complexes spanning 278,000,000 sq. meters under the Korean Industrial Complex Corp. have 32,000 companies and 740,000 workers and constitute 34% of total production as well as 45% of total exports each year.

■■■Industrial complexes region map

BEXCO celebrated the anniversary of its establishment on May 23, 2001. Now the BEXCO, encouraged by folks and customers, set up a base to step out onto the exhibition convention center which gathers attention from around the world as well as Korea, and took position as the pride of the people and a new contributor to the local economy in 21st century. The achievements that BEXCO made within only a year since its establishment were incredible records that cannot be found in any exhibition convention center. BEXCO has held several international events successfully including 2002 Korea/Japan Worldcup final draw ceremony, Pusan International Motor Show, and Pusan Shipbuilding Ocean Festival (Marine Week). After opening, BEXCO had over 4,000,000 visitors and the operation rate of the exhibition hall was over 35%, so it almost reaches to 40%, the turning point of loss to profit.

EXCO Daegu has been the venue for numerous international trade fairs, including Daegu International Optical Show, Preview in Daegu, and Daegu International Automatic Machinery & Tool Exhibition. With the 3 exhibition halls encompassing a total of 11,617㎡ and an open space of 3,857㎡, it is well equipped with the most up-to-date facilities as required for the success of trade shows or other big events. Each large hall can be divided into 2 small halls for small-scale events.

■■■EXCO Daegu

[www.excodaegu.co.kr] Tel. 82-53-601-5000 (10 min. from Airport) From Dongdaegu Train Station: Take bus #937, 20 min. by taxi From Express bus Terminal: Bus #937, 25 min. by taxi

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■■■Industrial complexes by region

Gyeong-in Region <Seoul, Incheon, North of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do> - Seoul Digital Industrial Complex, previously the“Guro Industrial Complex”, is currently being reborn as a high-tech“Techno-Park” focused on venture companies, information & communication and the knowledge industry. - Namdong Complex is becoming an international complex specializing in small and medium-sized businesses, while Bupyeong and Juan Complexes are also currently in operation. - Paju Complex for Publishing, Paju-Tanhyeon Complex for small & medium enterprises are currently under construction. - Bupyeong Complex is newly emerging outpost for trading with northern countries in the 21st century. Western Region <Gyeonggi-do and Chungcheongnam-do> - Banwol Complex is Korea’ s largest complex for small and medium-sized companies. Sihwa Complex was established as the second largest complex for small and medium-sized companies. - Banwol and Sihwa Complexes form the west coast industrial belt along with Asan and Seokmun Complexes, which are being constructed as a result of the demand for new industrial sites and the lack of harbors in the Seoul metropolitan area Central Region <Gyeongsangbuk-do, Chungcheongbuk-do, Daegu and Daejeon> - Gumi Complex is nurturing semiconductor, information & telecommunication, electronics and textile industries. Neighboring Daegu is expected to become a world-class center for fashion and advanced textile industries. With the construction of the fourth complex in the Gumi Complex, which will host computer and semiconductor industries, the region is taking steps to realize the dream of becoming“The Silicon Valley of Korea”

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Southeast Region <Gyeongsangnam-do, Pusan and Ulsan> - Changwon Complex, the base of Korea’s machinery industry, Ulsan Complex, the core site for automobile, shipbuilding and petrochemical industries, and Onsan Complex come together to form a horizontally integrated industrial system, leading Korea’ s business development. - Noksan Complex for small and medium-sized businesses will focus on shipbuilding and automobile industries. - Anjeong Complex will be developed mainly to host energy and shipbuilding industries.

Complex

Location

Pyeongdong

Gwangju

Daebul

Jeollanam-do Yeongam-gun

Cheonan

Chungcheongnam-do Cheonan

Size (㎡ )

Price (Won)

Foreign Ownership Industry requirement

Requirement

Remark

Lease 938,142 Sale 19,835

40/Month

Advance technology High-tech industry General manufacturing

Over 10%

Space available 214, 210㎡

Lease 27/Month 1,183,000 Sale 431,000

Advance technology High-tech industry General manufacturing

Over 10%

Space available 699, 006㎡ Sale space completed

Advance technology High-tech industry Industry with NT mark

Over 30%

Lease/Sale completed

Lease 430,324 Sale 61,058

121/Month

Southwest Region <Gwangju, Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do> - Yeosu Complex, the largest integrated petrochemical industrial complex in Korea, and Gwangyang Complex, with POSCO Gwangyang Works related industries, play a key role in building advanced industrial societies. - Gwangju High-tech Complex, a center for the photonics & High-tech industries, and Daebul Complex are awaiting investment. - Gunsan Complex with the automobile and related parts industries was established as a part of Gunjang Metropolitan National Industrial Complexes. The Gunjang Complex is currently in the process of being developed. ■■■Indistrial complexes for foreign-

invested firms With the aim to promote foreign investment and advanced technologies, these have been developed in the Cheonan, GwangjuPyeongdong and Daebul Complexes. These complexes provide outstanding infrastructure. Companies can move into there using a onestop service, while also enjoying exceptional support policies such as leasing aid, funding and tax deductions. KICOX began management of the Gumi, Ochang and Jinsa Industrial Complex for foreigninvested firms from Oct. 2002.

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FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS IN KOREA ■■■Chambers of Commerce ■■■Embassies Nation Algeria Apostolic Nunciature Argentina Australia Austria Bangladesh Belarus Belgium Bolivia Brazil Brunei Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Chile China Colombia Congo Costa Rica Cote d’ lvoire Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Finland France Gabon Germany Ghana Greece Guatemala Honduras Hungary India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kazakhstan

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Nation Tel 82-2-794-5034~5 82-2-736-5725 82-2-797-0636 82-2-2003-0100 82-2-732-9071 82-2-796-4056~7 82-2-2237-8171/3 82-2-749-0381/4 82-2-998-0884 82-2-738-4970 82-2-790-1078 82-2-749-0381/4 82-2-3785-1041 82-2-3783-6000 82-2-779-2610 82-2-738-1038 82-2-720-1369/1 82-2-722-7958 82-2-707-9249 82-2-3785-0561~2 82-2-720-6453 82-2-795-4187 82-2-756-3513 82-2-739-2401~2 82-2-749-0787~9 82-2-753-3432~3 82-2-732-6737,6223 82-2-3149-4300 82-2-793-9575~6 82-2-748-4114 82-2-3785-1427 82-2-729-1400 82-2-771-7582 82-2-738-8402~3 82-2-792-2105 82-2-798-4257,4268,0962 82-2-783-5675/7,5371~2 82-2-793-7751~2 82-2-774-6455 82-2-3210-8500 82-2-796-0491/5 82-2-2170-5200 82-2-394-9716, 391-8906

Nation Kuwait Laos Lebanon Libya Malaysia Mexico Mongolia Morocco Myanmar Netherlands New Zealand Nigeria Norway Oman Pakistan Panama Paraguay Peru Philippines Poland Portugal Qatar Republic of South Africa Romania Russian Federation Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovakia Spain Sri Lanka Sudan Sweden Switzerland Thailand Tunisia Turkey U.A.E Ukraine United Kingdom USA Uzbekistan Venezuela Vietnam

Tel 82-2-749-3688 82-2-796-1713~4 82-2-794-6482/4 82-2-797-6001/3 82-2-795-9203 82-2-798-1694 82-2-798-3464 82-2-793-6249 82-2-790-3814~6 82-2-737-9514 82-2-3701-7700 82-2-797-2370 82-2-795-6850 82-2-790-2431~2 82-2-796-8252~3 82-2-734-8610~2 82-2-792-8335/1174 82-2-757-1735~7 82-2-796-7387 82-2-723-9681 82-2-3675-2251~3 82-2-798-2444~6 82-2-792-4855 82-2-797-4924 82-2-318-2116~8 82-2-739-0631/4 82-2-774-2464~7 82-2-794-3981,5420 82-2-794-3581~2 82-2-735-2966~7 82-2-793-8692 82-2-3703-3700 82-2-739-9511/4 82-2-795-3098 82-2-790-4334~5 82-2-794-0255 82-2-790-3235/7 82-2-790-5696 82-2-3210-5500 82-2-397-4114 82-2-574-6554 82-2-732-1546~7 82-2-739-2065

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea

URL www.amchamkorea.org

Tel 82-2-564-2040

The EU Chamber of Commerce in Korea

www. eucck.org

82-2-725-9880

The Seoul Japan Club

www.sjchp.co.kr

82-2-739-6962

The French Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry

www.fkcci.com

82-2-2268-9505~7

The Korean German Chamber of Commerce & Industry

http://korea.ahk.de

82-2-3780-4600

The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea

www.bcck.or.kr

82-2-720-9406~7

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea

www.ccck.org

82-2-554-0245~6

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade

www.ccpit.org

82-2-551-4611~3

The Korea Swedish Association

www.korswe.or.kr

82-2-3408-3305

The Australian Newzealand chamber of Commerce in Korea

www.anzcck.org

82-2-790-3308

U.S. Commercial Service Korea's web site

www.buyusa.gov/korea/ko

82-2-397-4535

※ Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) [http://english.korcham.net] Tel. 82-2-6050-3114 ※ International Chamber of Commerce [www.iccwbo.org]

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OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION ■■■Other organizations Nation

URL

Tel

Australian Tourist Commission

www.australia.or.kr

82-2-399-6506

BUREAU VERITAS KOREA

www.bureauveritas.co.kr

82-2-555-8924

U.S. Agricultural Trad office

www.atoseoul.com

82-2-397-4188

Det Norske Veritas(DNV)

www.dnv.co.kr

82-2-723-7593~4

Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations (FAO)

www.fao.org

82-2-584-3156

Japan National Tourist Organization

www.jnto.go.jp/kor

82-2-777-8542

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(NK)

www.classnk.or.jp

82-2-776-3625

JETRO Seoul Center

www.jetro.or.kr

82-2-739-8657

Korean-American Educational Commission (FULBRIGHT)

www.fulbright.or.kr

82-2-3275-4000

Korea Arab Friendship Society

www.koafs.or.kr

82-2-730-5897

Korean Committee for UNICEF

www.unicef.or.kr

82-2-735-2315

Korea Foreign Company Association (KOFA)

www.forca.org

Korea-Japan Cooperation Council Korean National Commission for UNESCO

82-2-3462-0505 82-2-755-0745

www.unesco.or.kr

Chinese Resident AssociationSeoul Korea

82-2-755-1105 82-2-776-8416

Lions Club

www.lionsclub.org/kd/index.shtml

82-2-897-8001

Llyod’s Register

www.lr.org

82-2-734-8970

Macao Tourist office

www.macao.or.kr

82-2-778-4402

Rotary International

www.rotary.org

82-2-738-3077

Seoul Forum for International Affairs

www.seoulforum.or.kr

82-2-755-4568

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

www.eagle.org

82-2-780-8065

The Asia Foundation

www.asiafoundation.org

82-2-732-2044

The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

www.jcci.or.jp

82-2-3210-2411

The World Bank Group

www.worldbank.org

82-2-399-0900

Tourism Authority of Thailand Seoul Office

www.tatsel.or.kr

82-2-779-5417

Tourism Malaysia

www.mtpb.co.kr

82-2-779-4422

U.S. Agricultural Trade Office

www.atoseoul.com

82-2-397-4188

U.S. Wheat Associates, Inc. (USW)

www.atoseoul.com

82-2-397-4188

UNIDO IPSO Seoul (UNIDO)

www.ipsoseoul.org

82-2-747-8191

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

www.undp.or.kr

82-2-790-9562

United Nations Enviroment Programme (UNEP)

www.unep.or.kr

82-2-720-1011

Virginia Economic Development Partnership

www.virginia.or.kr

82-2-739-6251

World Health Organization (WHO)

www.who.int/en

82-2-503-7533

■■■Foreigner community groups

Seoul International Women’ s Association (SIWA) <www.siwapage.com>

Chaine des Rotisseurs Tel. 82-2-771-0500

American Women’ s Club (AWC) Tel. 82-2-749-3554

Inter-culture Spouses Koreans Association (ISKA) Tel. 018-243-4725

Australian & New Zealand Society (ANZOC) Tel. 82-2-2233-4551, 82-2-528-3136 Brazil-korea Association www.brasilcoreia.com brazil_korea@yahoo.com

KORCOS Tel. 82-2-332-0151

British Women’ s Group (BWG) Email: bwgseoul@yahoo.com

Korean American Friendship Association Tel. 82-2-757-3011

Canadian Women’ s Club (CWC) Email: sujaybee@yahoo.com

Lions’Club Tel. 82-2-2266-1580

Cercle Franco-Coreen Tel. 82-2-762-2035

Mexican Community Group Tel. 82-2-798-1694~5

Club Ibero Americano Email: latinclubseoul@hotmail.com

PDK International Professional Educators Association www.pdk-korea.org Tel. 019-645-1409

Indian Women’ s Association Tel. 82-2-798-4257 International Christian Women’ s Club (ICWC) Tel. 82-2-558-2103 Korean Association of Univ. Women (KAUW) Tel. 82-2-993-2378 La Leche League of Seoul Tel. 82-2-7918-7728 Military Wives Club Tel. 82-2-7915-5022 Club Olympus Tel. 82-2-799-8112 Seoul City Club <www.seoulcityclub.co.kr> Tel. 82-2-781-9637~8 Seoul Club Tel. 82-2-2238-7900/7666 German Club Contact: Ariane Winter-schieszl Tel. 82-2-763-3092 www.deytscherclubseoul.com Email: schriftfuehrerin @deytscherclubseoul.com

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Lotus Lantern International Tel. 82-32-937-7033

Red Cross Tel. 82-2-3705-3705 Royal Asiatic Society Tel. 82-2-763-9483 Salvation Army Tel. 82-2-720-9494 Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club Tel. 82-2-734-3272/5 Seoul Rotary Club Tel. 82-2-783-3077 St Andrew’ s Society of Seoul Email: mackayl@korea.com Toastmasters River Club, Seoul Tel. 82-2-3460-7325 UNESCO Tel. 82-2-755-1105 <www.unesco.or.kr> UNICEF Tel. 82-2-735-2315 USO (United Service Organization) Tel. 82-2-795-3028

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Wine Connoisseurs Club Tel. 82-2-2695-7675

YWCA Tel. 82-2-774-9702~7

Roman Catholic

YMCA Tel. 82-2-754-7891

■■■Religious services

Protestant Nation

Sermon

Daeduk Hanbit Presbyterian Church Seoul Union Church Seventh-Day Adventist Somang Presbyterian Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Community of Christ Yongsan Baptist Church Yongsan Chapel Community Youngnak Presbyterian Church Yoido Full Gospel Church

English, Chinese and Russian English English English English English English English English Japanese, English, Spanish and Chinese

Nation

Sermon

Catholic International Parish of Seoul Hyewha-dong Catholic Church Ansan Won-gok Church Incheon Catholic International Community Myengdong Cathedral Seodaemun Catholic Chruch Suwon Kodung-dong Church Seongbuk-dong Church

English, French , German ,Italian/Spanish Tagalog Tagalog English English English English English

Tel 82-2-764-0221

82-2-774-3890 82-2-365-7421 82-31-244-9933 82-2-3673-4251

Tel 82-42-863-0725

Orthodox 82-2-964-6124 82-2-512-9191 82-2-733-5894, 82-2-794-6930 82-2-334-7912 82-2-796-0284 82-2-7915-8176, 82-2-7918-6054 82-2-2280-0114 82-2-782-4851

Nation Orthodox Church in Korea Annunciation Orthodox Church St. Paul Orthodox Church

Sermon English, Slavonic, Greek English

Tel 82-2-365-3744 82-51-462-3819 82-32-426-9553

Jewish Nation Jewish Services of EUSA

Sermon English

Tel 82-2-798-4008

Buddhist Nation Lotus Lantern Int’l Buddhist Center Seoul International Zen Center

Sermon English English

Tel 82-2-735-5347 82-2-900-4326

Islam Nation Seoul Central Masjid

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Sermon English

Tel 82-2-794-7307

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■■■Korean Embassy Nation

Nation

Address

Germany

Tel 49-30-260650

Address Stülerstr. 10, 10787 Berlin

93-20-210-2481

Wazir Akbar Khan, Street No. 10, House No.34, Kabul, Afghanistan

Algerie

213-21-79-3400~2

39, Avenue Mohamed Khoudi, El Biar. Alger, Algerie

49-69-9567520

Lyoner Str. 34, 60528 Frankfurt am Main

Argentina

54-11-4802-8062

Av. Del Libertador 2395 Cap. Fed. (1425) Bs. As. Argentina

49228-943790

Bonn-Mittelstr. 43, 53175 Bonn, Germany

Australia

61-2-6270-4100

113 Empire Circuit, Yarralumla ACT 2600, Australia

61-2-9210-0200

St. James Centre Level 13, 111 Elizabeth St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

Ghana

49-40-650677600

Kaiser-Wilhelm-Str. 9 (3.OG) 20355 Hamburg

233-21-77-6157

P.O. Box Gp 13700, No.3 Abokobi Rd. East Cantoment Accra, Ghana

Austria

43-1-478-1991

Gregor-Mendel Strasse 25 A-1180 Vienna, Austria

Greece

30-210-698-4080/2

115 27, 2 Mesogion Ave, Athens Tower A building 19th Fl. Athens, Greece

Bangladesh

8802-881-2088~90

4 Madani Avenue, Baridhara, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh

Guatemala

502-2382-4051~4

5 Avenida 5-55 Zona 14, Edificio Europlaza, Torre 3, Nivel 7, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala C.A

Belgium and EU

32-2-675-5777

Chaussese de la Hulpe175, 1170 Brussels, Belgium

Brazil

55-61-321-2500

Sen Av. Das Nacoes Lote 14, Brasilia-DF, Brazil CEP:70436-900

Hong Kong

852-2529-4141

5/6th Fl., Far East Finance Center, 16 Harcourt Rd., Hong Kong

55-11-3141-1278

Av. Paulista 37, 9 andar Cerqueira Cesar, Sao Paulo - SP Brasil

Hungary

36-1-462-3080

1062 BP Andrassy ut 109, Budapest, Hungary

India

91-11-2688-5412

New Delhi-9 Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension, New Delhi-110021, India

91-22-2388-6743~5

Kanchanjunga Bldg., 9th Floor, 72, Peddar Road, Mumbai 400026, INDIA

Brunei

673-233-0248~50

No.17, Simpang 462 Kg. Sg. Hanching Baru, Jln Muara, B.S.B BC 2115

Bulgaria

359-2-971-2181

World Trade Center, 7A Fl., 36 Dragan Tsankov Bulvd., 1040 sofia, Bulgaria

Cambodia

855-23-211-900/3

#50-52, St. No. 214, Phnom Penh, P.O box 2433, Kingdom of Cambodia

Indonesia

62-21-520-1915

Kav. 57, Jalan Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, Selatan, Indonesia

Chile

56-2-228-4214

Av. Alcantara 74, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile

Iran

98-21-8805-4900~4

No. 18, West Daneshvar St, Sheikhbahai Ave, Vanak Sq, Tehran, Iran

China

86-10-8531-0700

No.20 DongfangdongLu Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, 100600

Iraq

964-77-0725-2006

M915 St.10 H11 Babilon Street, Al-Jadria, Baghdad, Iraq

86-21-6295-5000

60 Wan Shan Road, Shanghai, China, 200336

Ireland

353-1-660-8800

15 Clyde Rd., Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland

86-532-8897-6001

No.101 Hong Kong East Rd., Qingdao, China, 266061

Israel

972-9-951-0318/22

4 Hasadnaot St., Herzliya Pituach 46728

86-24-2385-3388

No. 37, South 13 Latitude Road, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning, China

Italy

39-06-808-8769

Via Barnaba Oriani 30, 00197 Roma, Italy

86-20-3887-0555

18Fl. West Tower, Guangzhou International Cemmercial Center, Tiyu Road East 122

Japan

81-3-3452-7611/9

Tokyo-1-2-5, Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Tianhe District, Guangzhou, China, 51620

81-78-221-4853/5

Kobe-2-21-5 Nakayamate-Dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Japan

Colombia

571-616-7200

Calle 94 No. 9-39, Bogota, Colombia

81-11-218-0288

1-4, Nishi 12, Kita2, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Costa Rica

506-220-3141

Apartado Postal 838-1007, Carretera a Pavas, del Restaurante

81-6-6213-1401/6

Osaka-2-3-4 Nishi-shinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan

Los Antojitos 75 metros al norte, Rohrmoser, San Jose, Costa Rica

81-82-543-5018/9

4F Wako Hiroshima 5-28, Hukuro-Machi, Nakaku, Hiroshima, Japan

Cote D'lvoire

225-2248-6701/3

01 BP 3950 Abidjan 01 Cocody Ambassade, Rue Monseigneur Kouassi,

81-52-586-9221/3

Nagoya-1-9-12, Meieki Minami, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Japan

Lot 100, Villa 33, Abidjan Cote d'Ivoire

81-25-255-5555

Niigata-2 chome, 1-13, Hakusanura, Niigata, Japan

Slavickova 5, 160 00 Praha 6-Bubenec, Czech

81-45-621-4531/5

Yokohama-118, Yamatecho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan

Czech

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Tel

Afghanistan

420-234-090-411

Denmark

45-3946-0400

Svanemollevej 104, 2900 Hellerup, Denmark

81-22-221-2751/5

1-4-3 Kamisugi, Aoba-Ku, Sendai, Japan

East Timor

670-332-1635

Avenida de Portugal, Motael, Dili, East Timmor

81-92-771-0461~3

Fukuoka- 1-1-3 Jigohama, chuo-ku, Fukuoka, Japan

Ecuador

593-2-2970-625~8

Av. Naciones Unidas y Av. Repulica de El Salvador EDIF. Citiplaza Piso 8, Ecuador

Jordan

962-6-593-0745/6

P.O.Box 3060, Amman 11181, Jordan

Egypt

20-2-3761-1234~7

3 Boulos Hanna Street, Dokki, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt

Kazakhstan

7-7172-925-591~3

Kazakhstan, Astana, 010000, Office No.91,92,93 • Kaskad • business-centre,

El Salvador

503-2263-9145

5a. Calle Poniente #3970, entre 75 y 77 Av. Norte, Col. Escalon, San Salvador, El Salvador

Ethiopia

251-11-3-728111~4

P.O. Box 2047, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Kenya

254-20-22220000

Fiji

679-330-0977

8th Fl., Vanua House, Victoria Parade, Suva, Fiji

Kuwait

965-2533-9601~3

Qurtoba Block 4, Street 1, Jaddah 3, House No.5, Kuwait

Finland

358-9-251-5000

Fabianinkatu 8A, 00130 Helsinki, Finland

Lao

856-21-352-031/3

Lao-Thai Friendship Rd., Ban Watnak, Sisattanak District, Laos

France

33-1-4753-0101

125 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, France

Lebanon

961-5-953167~9

Diplomat Bld. 2F, Presidential Palace Street, Baabda, Lebanon

Gabon

241-73-4000,4168

B.P. 2620, Libreville, Gabon

Libya

218-21-483-1322/3

P. O. Box 4781, Abounawas Area, Gargaresh St., Tripoli, Libya

Kabanbai Batyr Av.6/1 P.O.Box 30455-00100 GPO, Nairobi, Kenya T: 254-20-2220000

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Nation Malaysia

Tel 60-3-4251-2336

Nation

Address Lot No. 9&11, Jalan Nipah, Off Jalan Ampang 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sweden Swizerland

Address Laboratoriegatan 10, 102 53 Stockholm, Sweden

Mexico

52-55-5202-9866

Lope de Armendariz No. 110, Col. Lomas de Virreyes C.P. 11000, Mexico

Dominica

1-809-482-6505

Calle. Maniel No.13, Los Cacicazgos, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

Mongolia

976-11-32-1548

P.O.Box 1039, No. 10, Olympic St. Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Taiwan

886-2-2758-8320/5

Rm. 1506, No. 333, Sec. 1, Kee-Lung Rd., Taipei, Taiwan

Morocco

212-37-75-1767

41, Av. Mehdi Ben Barka, Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

Tanzania

255-22-2668788

Plot No. 97, Msese Road, Kingsway, Kinondoni P.O.Box 1154, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Myanmar

95-1-527-142/4

No.97, University Avenue Road, Bahan Township, P.O.Box 1408, Yangon, Union of Myanmar

Thailand

66-2-247-7537/41

23 Thaim-Ruammit Rd., Ratchadapisek, Hway-kwang, Bankok 10320, Thailand

Nepal

977-1-427-0172

P.O.Box 1058 Ravi bhawan Tahachal, Kathmandu, Nepal

Tunisia

216-71-799-905

16 Rue Caracalla, Notre-Dame 1082 B.P. 297, Tunis, Tunisie

Netherlands

31-70-358-6076

Verengde Tolweg 8, 2517 JV, The Hague, The Netherlands

Turky

90-312-468-4822

Alacam Sok No. 5, Cinnah Caddesi, Cankaya, Ankara 06690, Turkey

New Zealand

64-4-473-9073/4

11th Floor, ASB Bank Tower, 2 Hunter Street, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

UAE

971-2-443-5337

P.O.Box 3270, Abu Dhabi, U.A.E.

Nigeria

234-9-461-2701

No9 Ovia Crescent Off Pope John Paul II Street Maitama, POBox 6870,

Ukraine

38-044-246-3759/61

43, Volodymyrska St., 01034, Kyiv, Ukraine

Abuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria

United Kingdom

44-20-7227-5500

41-31-356-2444

Bern-Kalcheggweg 38,P.O Box 28,3006 Bern Switzerland

41-22-748-0000

Geneva-1 Avenue de l'Ariana Case Postale 42, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland

60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW 1E 6AJ, U.K. Av. Luis Alberto de Herrera 1248, Torre II, Piso 10, Montevideo, Uruguay

Norway

47-22-547090

Inkognitogaten 3, 0244 Oslo, Norway

Uruguay

598-2-628-9374/5

Oman

968-24691490~2

Way No. 3023, Bldg., No. 1921, Shati Al Qurm Muscat, Oman

USA

1-202-939-5600

Pakistan

92-51-227-9380~1

Islamabad-Block 13, Street 29, G-5/4, Diplomatic Enclave II, Islamabad, Pakistan

2450 Massachussettes Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 2008 (HQ of Korean Embassy in the United States)

92-21-585-3950/1

101, 29th Street(Off. Khayaban-e-Mohafiz) Phase VI, DHA, Karachi, Pakistan

1-404-522-1611

229 Peachtree St., Suite 500, International Tower, Atlanta, GA 30303

Panama

507-264-8203, 8360

Calle 51 E, Ricardo Arias, Campo Alegre, Edificio Plaza P.B., Republica de Panama

1-415-921-2251/5

3500 Clay St., San Francisco, CA 94118

Papua

675-321-5822

4 Fl., Pacific MMI Bldg. Section 21, Allotments 2&3 Champion Parade St., Port

1-713-961-0186

1990 Post Oak Blvd., #1250, Houston, Texas 77056

Moresby, Papua New Guinea

1-206-441-1011

2033 6th Ave. #1125 Seattle, WA 98121

Av. Rep. Argentina 678 esq. Pacheco Asuncion

1-808-595-6109

2756 Pali Highway Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

New Guinea Paraguay

595-21-605-606

Peru

51-1-476-0815

Av. Principal No. 190, Piso 7, Santa Catalina, La Victoria, Lima, Peru

1-646-674-6000

335 East 45th St., New York, NY 10017

Philippines

63-2-811-6139/44

10th Fl., The Pacific Star Bldg., Makati Av. Makati City 1226, the Philippines

1-213-385-9300

3243 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010

Poland

48-22-559-2900

ul. Szwolezerow 6,00-464, Warsaw, Poland

1-671-647-6488

125 C Tun Jose Camacho St., Tamuning, Guam 96913

Portugal

351-21-793-7200

Av. Miguel Bombarda 36-7, Lisboa 1051-802, Portugal

1-646-674-6000

460 Park Ave. (57th St.) 6th Fl. New York, NY 10022

Qatar

974-4832238

P.O. Box 3727 West Bay, Diplomatic Area, Doha, Qatar

1-617- 641-2830

One Gateway Center 2nd Fl. Newton, Boston, MA 02458

Romania

40-21-230-7198

Blvd. Mircea Eliade Nr. 14, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania

1-312-822-9485

NBC Tower Suite 2700, 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60611

Russia

7-495-783-2727

Moscow-St. Plyushchikha56, Building 1, Moscow, Russia

Uzebekistan

998-71-252-3151~3

700029 Afrociab 7, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

7-4232-40-2222

Vladivostok-Pologaya St. 19, 690091 Vladivostok, Russia

Venezuela

58-212-954-1270

Av. Fransisco de Miranda, Centro Lido, Torre B, Piso 9, Ofic. 91-92-B, El Rosal,

Saudi Arabia

966-1-488-2211

Diplomatic Quarter, P.O. Box 94399, Riyadh11693

Senegal

221-33 824-0672

27, route de la Corniche Ouest x rue David Diop, Fann Residence,

Viet Nam

84-4-3831-5110~6

4th Fl., Dae Ha Business Center,360 Kim Ma St., Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

84-8-3824-8531~4

Hochimin City- 107 Nguyen Du St., District 1, Viet Nam

Caracas, Venezuela

B.P. 5850 Dakar Fann, Dakar, Senegal

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Tel 46-8-5458-9400

Serbia and Montenegro 381-11-3674-225~7

Uzicka 32, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro

Singapore

65-6256-1188

47 Scotts Rd., #08-00 Goldbell Tower, Singapore 228233

South Africa

27-12-460-2508

Greenpark Estates #3, 27 George Storrar Dirve, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181, South Africa

Spain

34-91-353-2000

Madrid- C/Gonzalez Amigo 15, 28033 Madrid, Spain

34-928-23-0499

Las Palmas-Luis Doreste silva, 60-1, 35004, Las Palmas de G. Canaria, Spain

Srilanka

94-11-2699036/8

No. 98, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka

Sudan

249-1-8358-0031/2

House No.55, Al-Jazira Street 56, Khartoum2, P.O.Box 2414, Khartoum, Sudan

Zimbabwe

263-4-756541/4

3rd Fl., Redbridge, Eastgate Bldgl, 3rd Street/Rober Mugabe Rd., P.O.Box 4970 Harare, Zimbabwe

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Contact Information of Governmental Bodies and Semi-governmental Organization Organization Korea Agro-Fisheries Trade Corporation

www.at.or.kr

Organization

Tel

Url

Tel

82-2-6300-1114

Korea Productivity Center

www.kpc.or.kr

82-2-724-1114 82-2-528-4007

Korea Rural Community & Agriculture Corporation

www.ekr.or.kr

82-31-420-3114

Korea Federation of Textile Industries

www.kofoti.or.kr

KORES

www.kores.or.kr

82-2-840-5600

Korea Export Insurance Corporation

www.keic.or.kr

82-2-399-6800

Korea Coal Corporation

www.kocoal.or.kr

82-31-828-0600

The Export-Import Bank of Korea

www.koreaexim.go.kr

82-2-3779-6114

Korea National Housing Corp

www.jugong.co.kr

82-31-738-3114

Korea Institution of Firm Advice

www.kifa.or.kr

82-42-823-8611

Korea Tourism Organization

http://kto.visitkorea.or.kr

82-2-729-9600

The Korean Women Entrepreneurs Association

www.womanbiz.or.kr

82-2-369-0900

Korea Highway Corporation

www.ex.co.kr

82-2-2230-4114

The Korea Toy Cooperative

www.kotoy.or.kr

82-2-795-9505

Korea National Oil Corporation

www.knoc.co.kr

82-31-380-2114

Korea Apparel Industry Association

www.kaia.or.kr

82-2-528-0114

Korea Water Resources Corporation

www.kwater.or.kr

82-42-629-3114

Korea Accreditation Board

www.kab.or.kr

82-2-2113-8500

KEPCO

www.kepco.co.kr

82-2-3456-3114

Korea Auto Industries Cooperative Association

www.kaica.or.kr

82-2-587-0014

KOMSCO

www.komsco.com

82-42-870-1114

Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association

www.kama.or.kr

82-2-3660-1800

Korea Land Corporation

www.lplus.or.kr

82-31-738-7114

KAIT

www.kait.or.kr

82-2-580-0580

Korea Chamber of Commerce & industry

www.korcham.net

82-2-6050-3114

The Federation of Korean Industries

www.fki.or.kr

82-2-3771-0114

Korea Federation of Small Business

www.kbiz.or.kr

82-2-2124-3114

Korea International Trade Association

http://global.kita.net

82-1566-5114

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www.kftc.or.kr

Korea Packaging Machinery Association

www.kpmasite.or.kr

82-31-788-7081

Korea Standards Association

www.ksa.or.kr

82-2-6009-4114

International Contractors Association of Korea

www.icak.or.kr

82-2-3406-1114

The National Assembly of the republic of Korea

www.assembly.go.kr

82-2-788-2114

Supreme Court of Korea

www.scourt.go.kr

82-2-3480-1100

The Constitutional Court of Korea

www.ccourt.go.kr

82-2-708-3456

82-2-1577-5500

National Election Commission

www.nec.go.kr

82-2-503-1114

Spinners & Weavers Association of Korea

www.swak.org

82-2-735-5741

Korean Broadcasting Commission

www.kba.or.kr

82-2-3219-5560

Korean Commercial Arbitration Board

www.kcab.or.kr

82-2-551-2000

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea

www.humanright.go.kr

82-2-503-7044

82-2-730-5800

Korea Petroleum Association

www.petroleum.or.kr

82-2-3775-0520

The Korea Electrical Manufacturers Association

www.koema.or.kr

82-2-581-8601

Korea Electronics Association

www.gokea.org

82-2-6388-6000

President Office

www.president.go.kr

Korean Printers Association

www.print.or.kr

82-2-335-5881

The Board of Audit and Inspection of Korea

www.bai.go.kr

82-2-2011-2114

Korean Cosmetic Industry Association

www.kcia.or.kr

82-2-785-7984

The Advisory on Democratic Peaceful Unification

www.acdpu.go.kr

82-2-2250-2300

Seoul Business Agency

www.sba.seoul.kr

82-1577-7119

Presidential Advisory Council on Science Technology

www.unac.go.kr

82-2-773-9665

National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives

www.suhyup.co.kr

82-2-2240-2114

National Economic Advisory Council

www.neac.go.kr

82-2-723-2145

Korea Construction Equipment Manufactures Association

www.kocema.org

82-2-2052-9300

Presidential Commission on Suspicious Deaths in the Military

www.truthfinder.go.kr

82-2-2021-8181

Korea Tools Industry Cooperative

www.tool.or.kr

82-2-711-0989

National Intelligence Service

www.nis.go.kr

Korea Machine Tool Manufacturers' Association

www.komma.org

82-2-565-2721

Korea Die & Mold Industry Cooperative

www.koreamold.com

82-2-783-1711

Korea Association of Machinery Industry

www.koami.or.kr

82-2-369-8600

Industry Coopertation Korea Stationery

www.ksic.co.kr

82-2-2278-7891

Prime Minister's Office

www.pmo.go.kr

82-2-3703-2114

Korea Semiconductor Industry Association

www.ksia.or.kr

82-2-576-3472

Financial Services Commission

www.fsc.go.kr

82-2-2156-8000

Korea Valve Industry Association

www.valve.or.kr

82-2-782-5611

Fair Trade Commission

www.ftc.go.kr

82-2-2023-4010

Korea Industrial Complex Corporation

www.kicox.or.kr

82-2-6300-5000

Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commision

www.acrc.go.kr

82-1588-1517

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> On-Line Trade Networks Organization

Url

Name

Tel

Ministry of Government Legislation

www.moleg.go.kr

82-2-2100-2520

Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs

www.mpva.go.kr

82-1577-0606

Ministry of Strategy and Finance National Tax Service Korea Customs Service Public Procurement Service National Statistical Office Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Ministry of Unification

www.mosf.go.kr www.nts.go.kr www.customs.go.kr www.pps.go.kr www.nso.go.kr www.mest.go.kr www.unikorea.go.kr

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Ministry of Justice Supreme Public Prosecutor's Office Ministry of National Defense Military Manpower Administration Ministry of Public Administration and Security National Police Agency Korea Meteorological Administration Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Cultural Properties Administration Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Rural Development Adminstration Korea Forest Service Ministry of Knowledge Economy Small and Medium Business Administration Korean Industrial Property Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affair Korea Food & Drug Administration Ministry of Environment Ministry of Labor of the Republic of Korea Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs Korea Railroad National Maritime Police Agency

www.mofat.go.kr www.moj.go.kr www.spo.go.kr www.mnd.go.kr www.mma.go.kr www.mopas.go.kr www.police.go.kr www.kma.go.kr www.mcst.go.kr www.cha.go.kr www.mifaff.go.kr www.rda.go.kr www.forest.go.kr www.mke.go.kr www.smba.go.kr www.kipo.go.kr www.mw.go.kr www.kfda.go.kr www.me.go.kr www.molab.go.kr www.moge.go.kr www.mltm.go.kr www.korail.com www.kcg.go.kr

82-2-2150-2114 82-2-397-1200 82-42-481-4114 82-42-481-4114 82-42-481-2152 82-2-6222-6060 82-1577-1365, 82-2-2100-5799 (night) 82-2-2100-2114 82-2-503-7023 82-2-3480-2000 82-2-748-6891 82-1588-9090 82-2-2100-3399 82-2-363-0112 82-2-2181-0900 82-2-3704-9114 82-42-481-4650 82-1577-1020 82-31-299-2200 82-42-481-4152 82-1577-0900 82-1357 82-1544-8080 82-129 82-2-1577-1255 82-2-2110-6576 82-1544-1350 82-2-2075-4500 82-2-1599-0001 82-1544-7788 82-32-835-3000

www.buykorea.org www.ec21.com www.eckorea.net www.gobizkorea.com

※ Korea’s trade system <www.korchambiz.net/ENG>

> Tax Counseling Services Name The Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Korea Institute of Public Finance Seoul Global Center Seoul Hot Line

URL english.korcham.net www.tax.re.kr http://global.seoul.go.kr http://english.metro.seoul.kr

Tel 82-2-6050-3114 82-2-2186-2114 82-2-731-6800 080-731-0911

> Legal Counseling Service Free legal counseling is available in Korea for those who have been treated unfairly due to lack of legal knowledge and / or money. This service is aimed at promoting basic human rights and legal welfare. Service Hours www.seoulbar.or.kr - Weekdays (Mon~Fri): 10:00~12:00 / 14:00~17:00 - Weeknights: 18:00~20:00 - Sunday: 10:00~15:00 - Free legal advice service for foreign workers: Mondays 14:00~17:00

Korea Legal Aid Corporation www.klac.or.kr Tel. 82-132 - Headquarters: Tel. 82-2-532-0132 - Seoul Prosecution Office: 82-2-3482-0872 - East Office: 82-2-457-4403 - West Office: 82-2-713-6039 - South Office: 82-2-2646-6117 - North Office: 82-2-978-4240 - Uijeongbu Office: 82-31- 876-0954

> Information on Korean Economy Name Korea Development Institute The Korea Economic Daily

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BuyKorea (KOTRA) EC21 Ecplaza KOREA Go-Biz-Korea

URL www.kdi.re.kr/kdi_eng www.hankyung.com

Tel 82-2-958-4114 82-2-3277-9900

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GOVERNMENT- RELATED BODIES

> Human Resource Services Name Job Help System for Expats in Seoul Korea Joblink.com Small Business Corporation Searchfirms OkayKorea.com Dave’s ESL Cafe

URL http://jobs.seoul.go.kr www.japanjoblink.com www.sbc.or.kr/eng/main www.searchfirms.co.kr www.okaykorea.com www.eslcafe.com/jobs/korea

Tel 82-2-731-6800 82-2-725-0400 82-2-769-6701 82-2-725-0400 82-31-266-2762

> Foreign Investment-related Bodies (National) Name Ministry of Knowledge Economy Ministry of Strategy and Finance Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Small Business Corporation Invest KOREA Samsung Economic Research Institute (SERI) Office of the Investment Ombudsman Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Economic Cooperation Division) Korea Communication Commission National Tax Service International Investingation Division Korea Customs Service(International & Cooperation Div) Korea National Statistical Office

URL

Tel

www.mke.go.kr www.mosf.go.kr http://english.korcham.net www.sbc.or.kr www.investkorea.org www.koreaeconomy.org www.i-ombudsman.or.kr www.mofat.go.kr

82-1577-0900 82-2-2150-2114 82-2-6050-3114 82-2-769-6700 82-2-3460-7545 82-2-3780-8000 82-2-3460-7635 82-2-2100-2114

www.mic.go.kr www.nts.go.kr www.customs.go.kr

82-2-750-1114 82-2-397-1200 82-42-481-7760

www.nso.go.kr

82-42-481-2152

> Foreign Investment-related Bodies (Provincial) Name Seoul Metropolitan City Incheon Metropolitan City Busan Metropolitan City Gwangju Metropolitan City Daegu Metropolitan City Daejeon Metropolitan City Ulsan Metropolitan City Gyeonggi -do Gangwon-do Chungcheongbuk-do Chungbuk Internet Trade system Chungcheongnam-do Jeollabuk-do Jeollanam-do Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangnam-do Jeju Free International City office

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URL www.seoul.go.kr www.incheon.go.kr www.busan.go.kr www.gwangju.go.kr www.daegu.go.kr www.metro.daejeon.kr www.ulsan.go.kr www.portal.gg.go.kr www.provin.gangwon.kr www.cb21.net www.ebiznjoy.com www.chungnam.net www.jeonbuk.go.kr www.jeonnam.go.kr www.gyeongbuk.go.kr www.gsnd.net www.jeju.go.kr

Tel 82-2-120 82-32-440-2114 82-51-120 82-62-613-2114 82-53-803-0114 82-42-600-3114 82-52-229-2000 82-31-120 82-33-254-2011 82-43-220-2114 82-43-220-3264 82-42-220-3114 82-63-280-2114 82-61-247-0011 82-53-959-0114 82-55-211-2114 82-64-710-2114

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and Gaya kingdoms. Nowadays, there are abundant tourism resources thanks to stimulatory policies for various industries and tourism business.

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■■■North jeolla province

PROVINCES OF KOREA ■■■Gyeonggi province

Area: 10,190km2, population: 10 million. This is where Gyeongin (Gyeonggi-Incheon) rail way, Korea’s first railroad, and Gyeongin (Gyeonggi-Incheon) expressway, Korea’s first highway, pass through. Its location is very important for transportation development as it is a metropolitan area closely interrelated with Seoul city. ■■■Gangwon province

Area: 20,569km2, population: 1.46 million. Divided into two areas of Yeongdong and Yeongseo traversed by the Taebaek Mountains

high development potential, this area’s tourism resources have been developed by dividing the region into three parts: Gyeongju-East Sea zone, northern Andong zone, and Daegu vicinity zone. There are international airports, including Daegu International Airport, with flights to Shanghai, Osaka and so on. Domestic airports are Pohang, Ulsan and Yecheon airports. Marine transportation includes Pohang-Uleung Island and Hupo-Uleung Island. ■■■South gyeongsang province

located in the east central part of the peninsula. Gangwon Province has plenty of famous temples, cultural assets and natural tourist attractions. Currently there are three national parks and three provincial parks designated and developed by the government and municipality, along with 23 tourist attractions for citizens and 19 tourist resorts.

Area: 10,517km2, population: 3.04 million. The second largest industrial area in Korea following the Gyeonggi-Incheon Industrial zone. The coastal area from Ulsan to Sacheon city is the core of the South-East Coastal Industrial Zone with the heavy chemical industry accounting for a major part. Known for beautiful sceneries, it used to be the location for the Silla

Area: 8,050km2, population: 1.77 million. A place known for splendid ancient cultural assets especially in Jeongju and Wanju. There are beautiful sceneries with plenty of cultural sites and natural tourist attractions. It is famed for its rich cultural tourism resources including relics of ancient countries including Baekje; Donghak movement relics around Jeongeup; National Parks in Deukyu Mountain, Jiri Mountain, Naejang Mountain, and Byeonsan Peninsula; Provincial Parks in Daedun Mountain, Mai Mountain, Seonun Mountain and Moak Mountain. ■■■South jeolla province

Area: 12,036km2, population: 1.81 million. South Jeolla Province has Dadohae known for islands dotted along its coastline. Thus, it has an abundance of fish, including hairtails, anchovies, yellow corvinas, mackerels and gizzard shads, thanks to cold and warm currents. The coastline reaches 6,592 km with 1,979 islands. Seas, not only close seas, are shallow and ebbs and flows show a big difference, thus making wide mudflats. Its bay surrounded by the peninsula and islands make waves low, offering good conditions for sea farming. Seaweeds, oysters and brown seaweeds produced in coastal seas of Wando are

famous nationwide. Marine manufacturing industries are active as well.

■■■North chungcheong province

Area: 7,431km2, population: 1.45 million. Located in the inland area of the central part of the country, it has a continental climate swinging very much between extreme cold and heat, cold and dry in winter due to north-west seasonal winds; and humid in summer due to south-east seasonal winds from the northern Pacific. But from a nationwide perspective, its climate is more mild, between northern and southern halves of the peninsula. National Parks with beautiful sceneries include Sokni Mountain, Wolak Mountain and Sobaek Mountain. The total area reaches 88.91km2. National Parks have cultural assets that attract many tourists.

■■■North gyeongsang province

Area: 19,024km2, population: 2.59 million. Abundant tourist resources and roads with

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■■■South chungcheong province

Area: 8,597km2, population: 1.87 million. Four different seasons, mild but continental climate overall. Located in the southern part of Korea with a coastline in the west, middle range latitude area belonging to temperate seasonal wind zone. Gyeongbu (Gyeonggi-Pusan) railway crosses the nation from south-north and its branches of Honam and Janghang railways. Railroads run across South Chungcheong Province in a circle with Gyeongbu and Honam expressways running in parallel. National roads start from Gongju city, the geographical center. The roads link metropolitan and Daejeon areas; and Honam and metropolitan areas.

■■■Jeju island

Area: 1,847km2, population: 530,686. A geographical point connecting continents of Russia and China and seas of Japan and south east Asian countries. World-renowned for beautiful natural sceneries, Island’s tourist are rated among Korea’s 10 best places. Called “Oriental Hawaii” and “Bali of the Far East” thanks to natural attractions featuring southern climate and volcanic action sites and unique natural environment. ■■■Daegu

■■■Busan 2

Area: 759km , population: 3.51 million. Korea’s second largest city and the best trading seaport. Thanks to excellent natural conditions and rapid development of the then domestic economy, it rose to become one of the best seaports along the Pacific. It is an international business city with ferries trip between Busan and Simonoseki and flights available for Tokyo and Osaka.

Area: 885km2, population: 2.45 million. Surrounded by mountains, it has a basin climate. Low rainfall and very dry. Very hot in summer and very cold in winter, with big temperature differences. Its topography captures the heat in the valley (as the city is surrounded by high mountains). Known as the hottest region in Korea. ■■■Incheon

Songdo Inpia construction which started in 1994 is under way with its completion scheduled for 2020. Songdo New City creation project establishing public districts from 1 to 6 is attracting keen attention. It plans to adopt high value added IT industries to reorganize the current distorted industrial structure too much focused on secondary industries. At the same time, it plans to improve the city’s competitiveness by growing as a global IT hub and expanding employment population.

Area: 964km2, population: 2.51 million.

■■■Gwangju

Area: 501km2, population: 1.41 million. The 5th largest city in Korea following Seoul, Pusan, Daegu and Incheon, it is the biggest in the Honam area. Administrative and corporate management functions are concentrated as it has been the center of administration, military, economy and culture of the Honam area. It is maintaining its status as the center of Homan economic zone with surrounding areas of the

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The most representative industrial city in Korea. Located in the central part of East Asia and southeast tip of the peninsula, Ulsan is a mild climate harbor city and consists of the old town and new town, and surrounding cities. It is separated from agricultural and fishing villages by the green belt. It is known as a tourist attraction surrounded by blessed natural sceneries of the East Sea and inland area.

■■■Daejeon

Area: 539km2, population: 1,438,551.

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Located 167.3km from Seoul, 294km from Pusan, 169km from Gwangju. Called the “middle city” for being located at the heart of South Korea. Once the Daejeon subway line is completed, this city of commerce, trading, industry, education and culture will become a very convenient place to live in. Rome Manila London / Athenae Seoul Sydney / Midway Carracci Honolulu Paris / / / / Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong / Baghdad Teheran / Okhotsk Wellington Tokyo Melbourne / Samoa Calcutta Cairo Madrid / Berlin Beijing

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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. March 1 Samil-jeol(Independence Movement Day) March 1, 1919, marked the beginning of the Korean Independence Movement On this day, independence fighters announced Korea's declaration of independence from Japanese colonialism. In response, Japanese police and military forces killed and injured thousands of unarmed protestors. April 5 Singmog-il (Arbor Day) Because of the devastation and deforestation resulting from the Korean War, the Korean government designates April 5 as Arbor Day and made it a time for all the citizens to plant trees and other plants. Decades later, the forests have returned. Nowadays, citizens still plant trees and flowers and clean up the surrounding hilltops and mountain areas, and the day serves as a reminder to respect nature and the environment. 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. 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's National Cemetery. July 17 Jeheon-jeol (Constitution Day) July 17 marks the day in 1948 when the Republic of Korea's Constitution was proclaimed. A day of celebrations and memorials recognizes the cornerstone of the new republic. 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. 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 Day) 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.

INVESTMENT SERVICE TEAM In this era of globalization, Korea is preparing to be a business hub of Northeast Asia as well as of the world. One of the engines accelerating this process is the foreign investors and businessmen working in Korea. The Investment Service Team of Invest Korea, KOTRA would like to express its appreciation for your efforts, as we are well aware of some of the difficulties you experience living and doing business in Korea. Improving the Living Environment for Foreign Investors We have been working with the Korean government, and specifically with the Ministry of Knowledge Economy in establishing the Five-year Plan(Since 2003) and the Three-year Plan(Since 2008) for improving the living environment for foreign investors, which addressed a variety of inconveniences in the areas of education, housing, medical services, transportation, immigration and culture & telecommunications. The implementation of specific improvement tasks such as providing Korean language class for foreign investors and issuing Investor Express card are already under way. Complimentary Customized Settlement Service We support foreign executives and their families who are newly-arrived in Korea for their easy settlement in an unfamiliar environment. This service is available even before you are heading for Korea. Any foreign executives and their families who have decided on living and doing business in Korea can communicate with our staff to get the necessary information. The range of support includes education, housing, medical service, immigration and culture/communication, etc. Trouble Hotline To meet various needs of foreign investors’ everyday living in Korea, Invest KOREA launched a Trouble Hotline service. Staff of Invest KOREA will answer the phone calls from foreign investors and their families and provide the requested information. G4F, Portal Web Site for Foreign Investors Invest KOREA is preparing for a portal web site for foreign investors, in an effort to provide the most up-to-date information for both business and living in Korea. By just clicking on the portal site, it will be possible for the users to communicate with the Korean government and other foreign investors worldwide.


Seminar We organize the Seminar for Easy Settling once a year and invite prestigious scholars and opinion leaders with knowledge and experience as speakers. In this way, we are providing various information and tips for living and doing business in Korea. At the same time, participants can take an opportunity to network with each other. Culture Tour We organize an annual Culture Tour. The purpose of this program is to offer foreign business executives of foreign-invested companies and their families an opportunity to explore "off-the-beaten-track" cultural and historical sites of Korea, while engaging in casual networking and fellowship. We also e-mail on request the Investment Service Newsletter, which offers upto-date news on FDI laws, regulations and policies; as well as useful information for you and your family on living in Korea. In addition, the Investment Service Team publishes the annual Guide to Living in Korea to provide essential information on living in Korea.

Contact Information (Investor Support Center) Phone: 82-1600-7119 FAX: 82-2-3497-1611

Guide to Living in Korea Copyright Š 2008 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. Eleventh Edition, Dec. 31, 2008 Printed and bound in the Republic of Korea by KOTRA 6 flr., KOTRA Bldg., 300-9 Yeomgok-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul Tel. 82-2-3460-7114 Fax. 82-2-3460-7777 Price: 15,000 won Designed by Seoul Selection, 82-2-734-9567


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