Guide to Live in Korea 2009 by Shelldince Victor

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? ]

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

WELCOME TO KOREA

132

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

146

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

Korea at a Glance Images of Korea

35 36

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

161

ENTRY PROCEDURES

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE PROCESS

170

SETTLING

DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

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

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

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

285

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

110

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

286

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

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

ABOUT INVEST KOREA

> 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

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

> 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

ABOUT INVEST KOREA

> 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

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

ABOUT INVEST KOREA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.baerlin.co.kr e-mail seoulberlin@hotmail.com tel 02 722 5622 fax 02 722 5623 Opening hours 11:30 a.m.~11:30 p.m. (Closed on Sunday) N째 85 Susong-dong Jongno-Gu Seoul Korea Somerset Palace 1F, take exit 1 or 6 from Anguk station, line 3

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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,

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.

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.

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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,

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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■■■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.

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.

> Procedure for Visa Application

①

Visa Application prior to Entry

②

■■■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

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

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

Applicable Passports

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

Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official passport 3 Months

3 Months

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

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

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

(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

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

■■■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.

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

■■■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.

> 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

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.

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

> 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

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

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

■■■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

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

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

> 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

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

ENTRY AND DEPARTURE

> 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

> Staying Period Extension Permission

> Reentry Permission

■■■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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Terminal, Onyang Express Bus Terminal Cheongju

Cross-country

Chungcheong

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Cheongju Intercity Bus

Terminal Chungju

Limousine(Deluxe)

Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, Chungju

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

Yungdeungpo Stn.(6008)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 6B, 13A

Gunsan

Cross-country

Daeya, Gunsan

Garak Market(6009)

Limousine (Standard)

1st Floor 5A, 11B

DongGwangYang

Cross-country

Suncheon Bus Terminal, Gwangyang Bus

Gangnam COEX

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor 4B, 11A

Gangnam Yeoksam

Limousine (Deluxe)

1st Floor) 4B, 11A

Mokpo

Cross-country

Mokpo

1st Floor 4A, 10B

Jeonju

Limousine(Deluxe)

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

Taean

Gangnam Exp. Bus Term.

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

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

Terminal Wonju

Cross-country

Gimpo Airport, Munmak, Wonju Intercity

Bus Terminal Gangwon

Chuncheon

Cross-country

Gimpo Int’l Airport, Cheongpyeong Bus

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

44,000 won

80,000 won

Jamsil Lotte World

55,000 won

90,000 won

Gimpo Airport

34,000 won

52,000 won

Yeongdeungpo Station

43,000 won

70,000 won

World Bus Terminal

41,000 won

60,000 won

East Incheon Station

33,000 won

46,000 won

Gyeonggi-do Bundang

62,000 won

110,000 won

Ilsan (Daehwa Subway Station)

35,000 won

67,000 won

Anyang Station

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