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2024 revised edition

Guidebook for

Living in Seoul

Guidebook for

Living in Seoul

01 IMMIGRATION

Immigration Contact Center Immigration Offices Visas Staying in Korea Alien Registration Overseas Koreans Departures Q&A

Types of Residences Lease Contracts Moving Electricity/Gas/Waterworks Trash Disposal Q&A

03 TRANSPORTATION

08 Transportation Cards 09 Subway 09 Intra-city Buses 10 Taxis 11 Bicycles 14 Express Buses 16 Trains & Airplanes 17 Lost & Found Q&A

04 EDUCATION

20 Education System 21 Educational Institutions 21 Korean Language Education 22 Q&A 23 30

05 MEDICAL CA RE

Korea’s Health Care Systems

06 WORK & LABOR

Job-seeking for Foreigners Procedures for Obtaining a Work Visa

07 DRIVING

58 Driver’s Licenses Medical Services for Foreigners 62 Traffic Accidents Health Insurance System Q&A

Guidebook for Living in Seoul

80 86 68 Vehicle Registration & Cancellation 87 70 Rent-a-car & Car Sharing Motorcycles Q&A

08 TELECOMMUNICATIONS & FINANCE

72 Telecommunications Services 72 Financial Services Q&A Visas Requiring a Work Permit 74 Labor Laws 75 Four Types of Insurance 76 Support for Foreign Workers and 76 Information Center Job & Employment Websites 77 Q&A 78

09 LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Parks in Seoul Sporting Facilities Cultural Assets & Cultural Facilities Touring Seoul Traditional Markets in Seoul International Grocery Stores Volunteering Q&A

10 ADMINISTRATION

International Marriages International Divorces Birth & Death Reports Legal Seal Tax Non-smoking Policy Pets Law & Order Q&A

11 OTHER INFORMATION

104 Hospitals 106 Community Health Centers 107 Libraries Banks 113 Foreign Cultural Centers 113 in Korea 115 Seoul Capital Area Subway Map 138 117 Support Center for Foreign 118 Residents Embassies in Korea 141 District (Gu) Offices 147 Useful Contact Numbers 148 Emergency and Other Contact 149 Numbers

01 IMMIGRATION

Immigration Contact Center ➊ Immigration Offices ➋ Visas ➌ Staying in Korea ➍ Alien Registration ➎ Overseas Koreans ➏ Departures ➐ Q&A ➑

Immigration Contact Center

The Immigration Contact Center provides foreigners with administrative services and information on life in Korea on topics including immigration, stays, citizenship, investments, employment, etc., in multiple languages.

What is the Immigration Contact Center?

How can I use this service?

1345 Just call

1345 IMMIGRATION CONTACT CENTER

Multilingual service information desk providing counseling and administrative information notices required for foreigners residing in Korea to adapt

82-1345 From abroad, dial 82-2-6908-1345-6

1577-1346 Fax 02-2650-4550

•‌ Counseling time: Daytime 09:00 - 18:00 (20 languages including Korean, English, and Chinese) Nighttime 18:00 - 22:00 (counseling notices in Korean, Chinese, and English) Multi-lingual counseling: After dialing 1345 without the area code, press the number for the desired •‌ language according to the ARS and press * to proceed with counseling in the relevant language

*20 languages Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Mongolian, Indonesian, French, Bengali (Bangladesh), Urdu (Pakistan), Nepali, Khmer (Cambodia), Burmese, German, Spanish, Tagalog (Philippines), Arabic, and Sinhalese (Sri Lanka)

What kind of help can I get from the Immigration Contact Center?

Immigration service counseling and daily convenience info for foreigners staying in Korea • Third-party interpretation services for central administrative organizations, local •‌ governments, public institutions, and non-profit private organizations Third-party interpretation services for the village lawyer system for foreigners •

Immigration Offices

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Immigration Offices handle immigration affairs for foreigners in Korea, including entry into Korea, staying in Korea, and visa issues. The first step is to find out which immigration office has jurisdiction over your domicile. After preparing the required documents for your immigration matter, make a reservation via the Hi Korea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) before your visit. Jurisdiction of Seoul Office name Seoul Immigration Office

Seoul

Jurisdiction Gwanak-gu, Gwangjin-gu, Gangnam-gu, Gangdong-gu, Dongjak-gu, Songpa-gu, Seongdong-gu, Seocho-gu, Yongsan-gu, Seongnam-si, Hanam-si, Gwacheon-si Jongno-gu, Jung-gu, Eunpyeong-gu

Name 151 Mokdongdong-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

38 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Immigration Office Dongdaemun-gu, Jungnang-gu, Dobong-gu, Seoul Global Center Building (2F, 3F) Seongbuk-gu, Gangbuk-gu, Nowon-gu Sejongno Branch Seodaemun-gu, Mapo-gu, Gangseo-gu, Seoul Southern Yangcheon-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Immigration Office Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu

Visas

48 Magokseo 1-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

A foreigner who visits the Republic of Korea shall have a visa suitable for his/her purpose of visit, such as work, travel, or study. The visa shall be attached to his/her passport. Even if you have a visa, you may still not be permitted to enter the Republic of Korea. Visa types by status of stay

Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2), Conventions/Agreements (A-3), Short-term Employee (C-4), Professor (E-1), Foreign Language Instructor (E-2), Researcher (E-3), Technical Instructor / Technician (E-4), Professional (E-5), Artist (E-6), Foreign National of Special Ability (E-7), Non-professional (E-9), Crew Employee (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1), Work and Visit (H-2), Short-term News Coverage (C-1), Short-term General (C-3), Korean Arts and Culture (D-1), Study (D-2), Industrial Trainee (D-3), General Trainee (D-4), Long-term News Coverage (D-5), Religious Worker (D- 6), Intra-company Transfer (D-7), Investment (D-8), International Trade (D-9), Family Visitor or Dependent Family (F-1), Residence (F-2), Accompanying Spouse/Child (F-3), Overseas Korean (F-4), Permanent Resident (F-5), Marriage Migrant (F-6), Miscellaneous (G-1)

How to apply for a visa

■ Where to apply for and receive a visa : Embassies or Consulates of the Republic of Korea In certain cases, immigration offices or their branch offices (Sejongno, Ulsan, Donghae, ⇨ and Sokcho) may issue a confirmation (or confirmation number) of visa issuance. Required documents : Passport, visa application form, and other documents ■ required for the status of stay (Visit www.hikorea.go.kr for further information). Fee : Fees may vary depending on the length of stay, generally ranging from $40 to $90. ■

Staying in Korea

Hi Korea www.hikorea.go.kr

You can file an e-application or make a reservation (required) for a visit via Hi Korea, the e-government system for foreigners. You cannot make a reservation for a same- day visit. In cases of requesting permission for an extension of your stay, you may make a reservation for a visit no earlier than four months prior to the expiration date of your stay. Reservations may be canceled up until the previous day.

Length of stay Short-term stays : 90 days or less / Long-term stays: 91 days or longer / Permanent: No limitations

✽ In the case of long-term and permanent stays, you will need to file as an alien or report your domestic place of residence within 90 days from the date of entry.

Programs for foreigners who have just entered Korea The Republic of Korea provides a variety of programs to help foreigners adjust to Korea. To learn more or join a program, visit the Immigration & Social Integration Network of the Ministry of Justice website (www.socinet.go.kr).

Early Social Adjustment Program ■ •Scope : Foreigners legally staying in Korea for the purpose of long-period stay •Duration :2-3 hours Korea Immigration and Integration Program (KIIP) ■ •Intended for: Immigrants and foreigners who intend to settle down in Korea •Curriculum: Korean language and culture ⇨ Introductory course: 15 hours / Levels 1 - 4: 100 hours each Understanding of Korean Society ⇨ Levels 1 - 5: 70 hours for the basic course, 30 hours for the advanced course •‌Application instructions: Apply through the Immigration & Social Integration Network of the Ministry of Justice (www.socinet.go.kr)

Other information

Foreigners who intend Extension to stay in the Republic of Stay of Korea beyond the

Subject

Application Period

An applicant shall apply for an extension of stay within the period four months prior to the expiration date of permitted period of stay the stay

Foreigners who intend to stop the activity corresponding to their

Before an applicant engages in any other activity corresponding to another status of stay, he/she shall obtain permission to change status of

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Application Process

An applicant or his/her authorized representative shall submit the required documents Those who have lost their An applicant shall apply for a status of for the status Korean nationality or were stay within 30 days from the date on of stay to the born in the Republic of

Change in Status current status of stay of Stay and engage in any other stay at the immigration office having activity corresponding to jurisdiction over his/her address another status of stay

which the grounds for acquisition of the Immigration Korea, or foreigners who status of stay occurs. Office having had stayed in the Republic If a foreigner who should obtain jurisdiction Acquisition of Korea without a status a status of stay departs from the over his/her of Status of stay and have later address. of Stay

Alien Registration

Republic of Korea within 30 days obtained a new status of from the date on which such grounds stay

occurs, he/she may depart without obtaining the status of stay. (Those born in Korea shall apply for a status of stay whitin 90 days.)

A foreigner who intends to stay in the Republic of Korea for a period of time exceeding 90 days shall be issued an alien registration card. A foreigner who has completed alien registration becomes entitled to health insurance benefits, and his/her children may enter a Korean or international school. Foreigners shall carry their alien registration card at all times.

Applicable persons ■ Foreigners who intend to stay in the Republic of Korea for 91 days or longer ■ Those who have lost their Korean nationality and have obtained a foreign nationality ■ Foreigners born in the Republic of Korea who intend to stay in Korea for more than 91 days from the date on which they obtained a status of stay

‌The old alien registration card issued according to previous regulations is valid until reissued ※

Individuals exempt from alien registration ※ •Diplomat (A-1), Foreign Government Official (A-2), Conventions/Agreements (A-3) visa holders and their families •Canadian citizens who intend to stay in the Republic of Korea for less than six months and engage in any activity corresponding to any of the following statuses of stay : Korean Arts and Culture (D-1), Religious Worker (D-6), Family Visitor or Dependent Family (F-1), Accompanying Spouse/Child (F-3), Miscellaneous (G-1) •Those who engage in important diplomatic, industrial, or national security affairs, their families, and foreigners for whom it is specifically deemed necessary by the Minister of Justice to be excluded from alien registration •Registered foreigners below 17 years old (alien registration is required within 90 days of turning 17 years old)

Registration period Foreigners who intend to stay in the Republic of Korea for 91 days or more ■ : Within 90 days from the date of entry Foreigners who have been granted a status of stay or obtained permission ■ to change the status of stay : Immediately after the applicant obtains permission Registration procedure and receiving your alien registration card An alien registration applicant shall submit the following documents to the immigration office having jurisdiction over his/her address or its branch office. ■ Alien registration application form, passport, one color photograph (3.5cm×4.5cm), required documents for the status of stay, and 30,000 won for fees, residence certification documents (lease agreement, confirmation letter of accommodations provision, notice of expiration of period of stay, public utility bill payment receipt, etc.) The term of validity for alien registration is one year, and shall be renewed before it expires. ■ You may receive an alien registration card in person at the immigration office or branch office ■ where you filed the application, or by mail. It will take about four weeks to receive your card.

※ You will need to make a reservation in advance via the Hi Korea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) before you visit the immigration office. Documents for alien registration can be checked through the Hi Korea website or the Immigration Contact Center (1345 Call Center) Reporting obligations Foreigners are obligated to report on the following matters. Failure to report may result in a penalty, fine, or prosecution/legal punishment. Obligation to report changes in alien registration information ※ A foreigner who has filed for alien registration shall report changes in registered matters to the immigration office, if any of the following matters changes. Alien registration (within 90 days) ■ Reporting a change of domicile (within 15 days, within 14 days for F-4) ■ If the residence of a registered foreigner (including foreigners living in residence) is changed, this should be reported to the relevant district of immigration, foreigner office, or eup·myeon·dong community center within 15 days •‌ Required documents: Passport, Alien registration card, form to report on a change in domicile, and documents providing in domicile

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Reporting a change of registered information (within 15 days) ■ Registered foreigners should report the changed information within 15 days to the immigration office or foreigner office (report within 45 days for changed passports) - Name, gender, date of birth, nationality - Passport number, issue date, expiration date - Change of associated organization or institution (including change of name) - Attendance to school, occupation, annual income - Start or change of employment for Visiting Employment (H-2) - ‌Change of starting training or name of training institution for Employment (D-10) (report of internship) Extension of departure or stay period or change of qualification before the ■ stay period is extended Leaving the country or assigning qualification within 90 days of birth of child ■ Declaration of changed employment (within 15 days) ■ Employers employing foreigners with residence qualification for employment activities must report within 15 days of a specific event*

* ‌If a foreigner gets fired, retires, or dies, if the whereabouts of the employed foreigner are unknown, if important contents of the employment contract have been changed International students’ obligation to report ■ • ‌If the following cases occur, the head of the school where the foreign exchange student or language trainee attends must report to the director of Immigration Office or branch manager within 15 days - ‌If a foreign student who has received admission or training permit fails to register within the regulated registration deadline every semester or takes a leave of absence - ‌If the foreign student ends his/her studies or the training ends due to reasons including expulsion, suspended training, or disappearance • How to report - ‌Report the cause of change in the employed or studying foreigner through the International Student Info System • A fine is imposed if the event is not reported within 15 days of knowing the fact Obligation to surrender an alien registration card ■ If falling under any of the following cases, a foreigner’s alien registration card shall be surrendered to the immigration office. •Reasons for surrendering of alien registration card -If the registered foreigner completely leaves the Republic of Korea -If the registered foreigner renounces his/her nationality and acquires the nationality of the Republic of Korea; -If the registered foreigner becomes deceased; -If the registered foreigner is exempted from alien registration.

•When to surrender -‌If leaving permanently, when the foreigner departs the Republic of Korea for good (can be done at the airport) -If the registered foreigner has acquired the nationality of the Republic of Korea, within 30 days from the date of acquisition of Korean nationality. In this case, he/she shall submit documents proving his/her acquisition of Korean nationality, as well as loss of foreign nationality. - If the registered foreigner becomes deceased, his/her alien registration card shall be surrendered with a death certificate, a post-mortem examination report, or other documents proving his/her death within 30 days from the date on which his/her death is confirmed. A fine is imposed if the alien registration card is not returned within the deadline. ※ Obligation to have a tuberculosis (TB) test ■ If a national of a high-risk TB country applies for a visa in his/her country, or applies for a change in the status of stay or an extension of stay in Korea, he/she shall submit a TB test report. A-1, A-2, and A-3 visa holders and children under the age of six are exempted. You can get a TB test at a community health center. The term of validity for a TB test report is three months.

※ High-risk TB countries Nepal, East Timor, Russia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, India, Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Pakistan, Philippines, Laos, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, Nigeria, South Africa, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Angola, Peru, Papua New Guinea

Overseas Koreans

“Overseas Korean” include Korean nationals residing abroad and foreign-nationality Koreans. A Korean national residing abroad is a national of the Republic of Korea who has acquired the right of permanent residence in a foreign country or is residing in a foreign country with a view to living there permanently. A foreign-nationality Korean is a person meeting certain conditions who, having held the nationality of the Republic of Korea or as a lineal descendant of such a person, has acquired the nationality of a foreign country. Those who stay abroad for a short period of time are not deemed overseas Koreans. Issuance of resident registration certificate of Korean nationals residing abroad Refers to the issuance of registration card with the indication “Overseas Korean” for ■ registered Republic of Korea citizens who have obtained permanent green cards abroad or who are moving overseas after Jan. 22, 2015. ■ Even though the holder of a resident registration certificate for Korean nationals residing abroad moves abroad, his/her resident registration status is maintained. With a resident registration certificate, he/she may engage in economic activities, including financial activities and real estate transactions, as a national of the Republic of Korea.

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Scope and contents of issuance ■ • ‌Report to the eup, myeon, and dong of residence if the overseas Korean enters or leaves Korea for the purpose of staying for 30 days of longer in Korea or abroad • ‌Anyone with resident registration 17 years old or older can receive an issuance • ‌Issuance can be applied for after reporting residence registration or moving overseas at the eup·myeon office or dong resident center Documents required ■ • ‌Copy of overseas Korean registration or copy of residence passport, and 1 photo to issue a resident registration card Declaration of Overseas Korean (F-4) residence

Period of declaration ■ For those wishing to stay in Korea for more than 91 days from the date of entering Korea after receiving an issued Overseas-based Korean (F-4) certificate, the domestic residence declaration must be made at the district immigration or foreigner office within 90 days. How to report ■ • ‌Visit the district immigration office or foreigner office (prior reservation required on the Hi Korea website) • Electronic service on the Hi Korea website (www.hikorea.go.kr), etc.

Required documents ■ • ‌Integrated application form, passport and report card of the domestic place of residence, residence certificate If domestic residence change is not declared, he/she may face a fine of up to 2,000,000 won. ※ ■ Reporting on change in domestic place of residence If the residence is changed, the change of residence must be declared within 14 days of the change of residence by visiting the district immigration center, foreigner office, or si·gun·gu or eup·myeon·dong Administrative Welfare Center.

■ Return of a report card of the domestic place of residence The report card of the domestic place of residence must be returned to the district immigration office or foreigner office in the following cases • If the overseas-based Korean becomes a citizen - Within 30 days of completing resident registration • ‌If the overseas-based Korean loses his/her qualification of Overseas-based Korean (F-4) residence - ‌Within 30 days of finding out the loss of Overseas-based Korean (F-4) residence qualification • When changing to other residence qualification - If permit is received to change to the relevant residence qualification • Within 30 days of finding out the death of an overseas-based Korean in Korea • ‌If the overseas-based Korean leaves Korea without any intention of reentering Korea within the period of Overseas-based Korean (F-4) residence qualification ※ If the report card of the domestic place of residence is not returned, a fine of up to 1,000,000 won is imposed.

Departures

A foreigner with a valid passport may freely depart the Republic of Korea. However, a ■ suspected criminal may be detained in or deported from the Republic of Korea. A foreigner who intends to depart from the Republic of Korea beyond the permitted period of stay shall go through certain procedures at the immigration office. A foreigner who departs from the Republic of Korea permanently shall return his/her alien ■ registration card during the departure inspection. A foreigner whose departure is prohibited may be subject to a restricted status of stay and scope of activities. A foreigner who still stays in the Republic of Korea after the deadline for departure may be deported or subject to criminal penalties. A foreigner subject to a departure prohibition order may file a written objection with the Ministry of Justice within 10 days after receipt of the departure prohibition order. Call 1345 or visit the Hi Korea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) for further details. ※

Q I want to know more about reentry permits.

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Those who fall under ① ~ ④ below are exempted from receiving a re-entry permit where re- entry in Korea is possible during the relevant period without receiving a re-entry permit. ‌ Registered foreigners: Those possessing Diplomat (A-1) - Conventions/Agreements ① (A-3), Korean Arts and Culture (D-1) - Accompanying Spouse/Child (F-3), Marriage Migrant (F-6) - Work and Visit (H-2) visas and who want to reenter Korea within 1 year of leaving ‌ Permanent Residents (F-5): Those who want to reenter Korea within 2 years of ② leaving ‌ Overseas Koreans (F-4): Those who wish to reenter Korea after leaving Korea ③ within the stay period ‌ Refugee travel certificate keepers: Those who want to reenter Korea after leaving ④ within the expiration date of the certificate. However, please check the details from the Immigration Office Call Center 1345 because the regulations may change.

Q My period of stay will expire soon, but I’m not prepared to depart Korea yet. Until when can I obtain permission for an extension of stay for departure?

Permission for an extension of stay for departure may be granted for a period of up to 30 days from the expiration date of the period of your stay. To extend your period of stay, you should present a valid airline ticket whose date of departure is within 30 days, your alien registration card, and passport. You can only apply for an extension of stay prior to the expiration date of your period of stay.

Q I heard that I should return my alien registration card at the airport during the departure inspection if the deadline for departure has expired. However, I lost my alien registration card two days before my departure.

If you fail to return your alien registration card, you may face a fine. In principle, you would need to be reissued an alien registration card under such circumstances. However, as the date of departure is imminent, you can apply for the reissuance of an alien registration card at the immigration office having jurisdiction over your residence and submit the reissuance receipt instead of your alien registration card.

Q If a missionary with a D-6 (Religious Worker) visa intends to teach a foreign language at a language institute while continuing to engage in religious activities, should he/she obtain permission to do so from the immigration office?

A D-6 visa holder may train his/her coworkers in a foreign language at the workplace or teach a foreign language as volunteer work (non-profit, for free) at social welfare facilities, such as schools and religious institutions, or at community service centers, without additional permission. If he/she intends to focus more on teaching a foreign language than on religious activities, or on profiting as a foreign language instructor, he/she should give up the D-6 visa and reenter the Republic of Korea to be issued a new visa.

Q I have applied for an alien registration card, but I cannot go to the immigration office to pick it up in person due to personal circumstances. What should I do?

If you cannot receive your alien registration card in person, an authorized representative may pick it up for you. You should give your authorized representative a power of attorney, and the authorized representative should submit it to receive the alien registration card. If you wish to receive the alien registration card by mail, you should apply for the mailing service with the immigration office. In this case, you will bear the mailing expenses.

02 RESIDENCE

Types of Residences ➊ Lease Contracts ➋ Moving ➌ Electricity/Gas/Waterworks ➍ Trash Disposal ➎ Q&A ➏

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Types of Residences

Officetel (for residence) An officetel, a portmanteau of “office” and “hotel”, refers to an office space equipped with residential facilities. It is classified as a business facility under the Building Act. However, many office workers and single-person households tend to prefer this type of residence because it includes built-in furniture and home appliances for residents’ convenience. Most officetels have parking lots. Officetel residents should pay management expenses every month, just like apartment residents.

Detached residence A detached residence refers to a free-standing residential building on land owned by an individual. In most cases, a detached residence is owned by one or two persons (joint ownership).

Tenement/multi-household house A tenement, a type of Western-style multi-occupancy building, refers to a four-story or lower multi-unit building consisting of two or more houses. A multi-household house is a residential building where several households can live together.

Studio apartment A studio apartment is similar to an officetel, but smaller. Studio apartments are divided into the separated kitchen type and all-in-one type, depending on their structure. As the rent is cheaper for a studio apartment than an officetel, they are generally concentrated near colleges.

Boarding house Residents can stay in a boarding house by paying the monthly rent only, without need for a deposit. The monthly rent includes housing expenses, utility charges, and breakfast and dinner expenses. Numerous residents live in a boarding house and should share the kitchen, living room, washrooms, etc. Generally, the owner also lives in the boarding house. Many boarding houses are concentrated near colleges.

Gosiwon A gosiwon has the cheapest deposit and monthly rent. A gosiwon unit is very small and only suitable for a single-person household. Residents share a kitchen, washrooms, showers, etc., and may cook if they want. Many gosiwon facilities provide basic food ingredients, such as rice, eggs, and kimchi, for free.

Lease Contracts

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Deposit-based lease (jeonse) ■ A deposit-based lease is one type of way to lease a house. The lessee makes a lump-sum deposit on a rental space to the property owner and uses the house for a period of one or two years, according to the lease contract. The lessee shall pay 10% of the security deposit for the lease as a down payment when concluding the contract, and settle the balance when moving in. ■ The lessee shall maintain the original house conditions during the term of the lease. If he/ she wants interior work done, he/she shall obtain consent from the property owner in advance. The property owner shall return the full amount of the security deposit to the lessee at the ■ end of the lease. Monthly lease ■ Under a monthly lease contract with a term of one or two years, the lessee may use the house by paying a deposit up front and rent every month. The amount of the deposit is generally 10 to 20 times the monthly rent. ■ The lessee shall pay 10% of the security deposit for the lease as a down payment and settle the balance when moving in. If the lessee cancels the lease during the term of the contract, the down payment shall not be returned. If the property owner cancels the contract, he/she shall pay twice the amount of the down payment to the lessee. ■ In principle, the full amount of the security deposit is returned after termination of the contract. In special cases, such as arrears of monthly rent or utility charges, these expenditures are deducted from the security deposit, and the remaining amount is returned. ■ Real estate agent commissions vary depending on the type of residence and area, as well as the transaction amount. You can find real estate agencies that provide services in foreign languages (mainly English, Chinese, and Japanese) via the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s Real Estate Information Center website (land.seoul.go.kr).

Moving

Things to look out for before moving in ■ Check the conditions of the house thoroughly before you move in. If there are any issues, take a picture and notify the real estate agent or property owner of it before you unpack. If you want to paint or repair the house, you ■ should obtain permission from the property owner in advance. ■ If you move out, do not forget to return the house keys to the owner after receiving the security deposit to avoid potential conflict.

WHAT TO REMEMBER WHEN MOVING OUT!

Make sure all utility charges and management expenses are paid. Pay all of your utility charges, such as electric bills, gas bills, and management expenses, and keep the receipts just in case.

Inquiries • City gas : 1588-5788 • Water and sewage : 120 • Electricity : 123

Before you depart the Republic of Korea, be sure to pay all management expenses and ■ utility charges, including electric bills, gas bills, and water fees, to avoid disruptions during your immigration inspection. Moving options ■ Call van moving company : Call van moving company: If you do not have a lot of luggage, it is economical to use a call van moving service. General moving company : If you use a general moving company, you will make a ■ contract for the use of the vehicles, and should pack and arrange your goods by yourself. Prices vary depending on the number of staff required for moving. The number of staff will be determined based on the amount of goods to be moved. ■ Full-service moving company : A full-service moving company handles the entire moving process, including packing, transport, and unpacking in the new house. You are only expected to take care of your valuables, and all you have to do is to let the movers know how you want the furniture and home appliances laid out when moving in. Prices vary depending on the amount of goods to be moved. You may also use other services, such as cleaning, by paying additional charges.

What is an implied renewal? You should remember this before the expiration date of your contract. If you want to move out ※ when the current lease contract is terminated, you need to notify the owner of your intention to do so one month before the contract expiration date. Otherwise, the lease contract will be automatically extended even though a new contract was not signed. This is called implied renewal. If the owner does not wish to extend the contract with the current lessee, he/she should ask the lessee to move out two months before the contract expiration date so the lessee can make preparations.

Other moving services •If you need a place to store your freight and luggage until you move in, you can use an overseas moving company’s freight storage service. Storage fees depend on the number of days your goods will be stored. •If you want to hire a cleaning service before moving in to your new home, look up “입주청소” (move-in cleaning) or “이사청소”

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Electricity/Gas/Waterworks

(cleaning before moving in) online.

Electricity ■ The standard voltage in Korea is 220V, at 60Hz. You should check the voltage and frequency before using electronics you’ve brought from abroad. A monthly electric bill is issued on the following month. For multi-unit buildings, such as an apartment or officetel, the bill is included in the management expenses. If you have any questions about paying, signing up for, or reporting problems with electric ■ bills, you can call the 24-hour Electricity Customer Center for the Korea Electric Power Corporation ( ☏ 123) or visit its website (www.kepco.co.kr) [available in Korean, English, Chinese, French, and Spanish].

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Gas Although most homes in Seoul use city gas, some cities without city gas facilities use ■ LPG. In Seoul, city gas is supplied by Seoul City Gas. If you live in a house that uses LPG, call a nearby gas supplier to order gas for delivery. ■ If you want to use city gas after moving in, you should contact a city gas supplier to have it installed. A city gas company employee will visit your place and install the city gas lines on the designated date. It is dangerous to install and remove gas lines by yourself. It should be done by a city gas ■ company employee for your safety. Visit the Korea Gas Association website (www.citygas.or.kr) for further information on city ■ gas companies near your home.

Waterworks Water fees are charged every two months. Water fees include waterworks, sewage, and water charges. Call the Waterworks Headquarters ( ☏ 120) or visit its website (arisu.seoul. go.kr) [available in Korean and English] for further information.

How to prevent water meters from freezing and bursting in the winter. Water meters may freeze and burst when the temperature drops below freezing in the winter. Fill the inside of the water meter with an old cloth or towel and cover the outside with vinyl in advance to prevent cold air from getting in. In addition, always leave your faucets dripping to prevent the pipes from freezing.

Trash Disposal

05 Sorting trash Sorting trash refers to separating waste into different elements, such as plastic, paper, vinyl, cans, and so on. General trash and food trash that does not need to be sorted should be disposed of in a standard plastic garbage bag. Through the bag fees, this system encourages recycling and reduces waste.

Fines for violations Seoul’s 25 autonomous Districts, or Gus, have their own schedules for throwing out trash. Violating trash regulations or illegally disposing of trash could result in a maximum fine of 1 million won. If you are caught mixing general and food trash, you could also face a fine, which accumulates based on the number of violations committed. (Regulations may vary by district.)

General and food waste

General waste Details Household waste Bones from meat products, shells, garlic and onion skins, disposable tea bags, etc.

Disposal Day: Varies by district schedule (day and time) Time: From sunset to midnight Location

Apartments and multi-unit buildings: Waste container within the complex

Fees

Food waste Leftovers and food waste generated before and after cooking

On the designated day of the week, until 10 pm

General homes: In front of the building, Detached residences and multi-unit buildings or in the designated place if applicable consisting of less than 20 households Put in the designated 25L food waste container Multi-unit buildings consisting of 20 houses or more Put in the complex's designated 120L food waste container

Food waste machine within the apartment complex

Standard plastic garbage bags Multi-unit buildings consisting of 20 houses or more Fees are added to the monthly management charges Paid by traffic card for food waste machine within the apartment complex

※ You can purchase standard plastic garbage bags at supermarkets or convenience stores. Prices vary by district. Items not to be included in food trash •Fruits : Walnut, chestnut, peanut, acorn, coconut shells, pineapple peels, etc. / Large fruit seeds (apricots, persimmons, etc.) •Meat : Bones and feathers of animals •Seafood : Clam, conch, abalone, cockle, sea squirt, oyster, lobster shells, etc. / Blowfish innards (eggs) •Others : irritating substances such as tea bags, herbal herb powder, onion skin, and red pepper paste

Tip

Recyclable waste Types of recyclable waste ■

Paper

Glass

Metal

Plastic

Milk cartons Milk cartons

Fluorescent lamps

Vinyl

Recyclable (O)

Newspapers, books, notebooks, wrapping paper, corrugated cardboard, paper bags, paper boxes, and other paper items bearing a recycling symbol

Liquor bottles such as beer and soju bottles, soda bottles, and other glass items bearing a recycling symbol

Drink cans, spray cans, butane fuel canisters, aluminum, stainless steel flatware, tools, and other iron/aluminum items bearing a recycling symbol

EPE foam buffers for home appliances, containers Styrofoam for transporting fishes or fruits, and clean instant cup noodle containers

Items bearing an PET, HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, or OTHER recycling symbol

Unbroken fluorescent lamps and bulbs

Vinyl bags (white/black/other vinyl bags, instant noodle packages) Items bearing an HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, PVC, or OTHER recycling symbol

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Non-recyclable (X)

Vinyl-coated paper bags or paper cups

Plate glass, mirrors, heat- resistant dinnerware, and ivory-colored (cream- colored) glass

Paint cans, oil barrels, harmful substance containers

Disposable plates

Pens, socket with button switch, toys, baby walkers, telephones, disposable cameras, electric heaters

Broken fluorescent lamps and bulbs

Dirty vinyl bags

Taking out recyclable waste ■ •Separate recyclable items by material (paper, metal, plastic, glass, vinyl, etc.) and put them in the designated place in front of your house. •Dirty vinyl may be mistaken for garbage. Collect clean vinyl in a transparent plastic bag before putting it out. •Each district has its own waste collection day. You will need to check and find out the recyclable waste collection day and put it out at the designated time (from sunset to midnight). •As of Dec. 25, 2020, transparent PET bottles (water, beverage) must be disposed of separately from general plastic products (colored PET bottles, disposable cups, etc.) in Seoul multi-unit buildings

Plastic

(PET bottles, etc.)

Paper

(Boxes, newspapers, books, milk cartons, etc.)

Non-flammable waste

(broken glass, coal briquette ashes, ceramics, etc.)

Bottles

Styrofoam and vinyl

(instant noodle packages, snack packs, vinyl products, etc.)

Cans/metals

Location ■ Either place recyclable waste in front of your house, in the designated place if in a detached residence, or in the waste collection area if in an apartment complex.

Recycling Center

Recycling centers and flea markets ■

Yangcheon-gu www.reoffice10.co.kr used goods to help conserve resources Dobong-gu 02-902-8272 and protect the environment.

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Website and Contact information

Seodaemun-gu www.s8272.co.kr Geumcheon-gu/Gwanak-gu www.jungo7282.co.kr Dongdaemun-gu www.dm8272.co.kr The Salvation Army Thrift Store accepts www.nanumistore.org The Salvation donations of goods from individuals or [Korean and English] Army Thrift companies and sells them at low prices. Donation and sponsorship inquiries Store ☎ 02-365-7084 / 1588-1327

Beautiful Store

The Beautiful Store accepts donations www.beautifulstore.org of new or used goods and sells them at [Korean and English] low prices after making any necessary ☎ 02-3676-1009 / 1577-1113 repairs. Locals buy and sell a variety of goods www.facebook.com/flea1004 Ttukseom here to encourage reuse and sharing. [Korean] Beautiful Flea Exit 2 or 3 of Ttukseom Resort Station ☎ 02-1899-1017 Market (Line 7)

Visitors can enjoy both the traditional flea market and the beauty of Cheonggyecheon Stream. This tourist Seoul Folk destination is popular with Seoul locals, Flea Market as well as Korean and foreign tourists. 100m from Exit 9 of Sinseol-dong Station (Lines 1 and 2)

Itaewon Used You can buy furniture used by foreigners at low prices. Furniture Located between Exits 3 and 4 of Itaewon Station (Line 6) Street

www.pungmul.or.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

Bulky waste Bulky waste refers to waste which cannot be put in a standard plastic garbage bag, such as furniture, home appliances, etc.

Type Furniture

Details Drawers, cabinets, desks, dressers, bookshelves, beds, sofas, sinks, etc. Damaged home Home appliances such as TVS, refrigerators, washing machines, air appliances conditioners, etc. Undamaged home TV, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and home appliances to appliances be disposed of that are one meter tall or higher

A small home appliance such as an iron or vacuum cannot be thrown out by itself. You should either take out five or ※ more small home appliances at once, or put it out when intending to dispose of bulky waste.

How to take out bulky waste and report its disposal ■ •Online report

I don’t have time to visit a Dong office. What should I do?

After making the payment, print out and attach the report receipt to the item.

•Report at your local community service center

Complete a waste disposal report

인터넷 신고

Visit the Gun/Gu/Si office Click “Report Disposal of website that has jurisdiction over your address

일시

신청인 정보

장소

Enter the date and location of disposal, your personal information, and so on.

Select the item you will throw away from the list

It’s easy to dispose of bulky waste!

The item will be collected at the appointed time.

You can report waste disposal through your local district office’s website. ※

Issuance of receipt

Bulky Waste”

Collection of waste

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•Reporting online If you book online in advance, staff from the Home Appliances Disposal Center will come to your home and collect any home appliances to be disposed of for free. -Home Appliances Disposal Center : ☎ 1599-0903 (www.15990903.or.kr) -Business hours : Weekdays and holidays : 6:00 am - 6:00 pm (To arrange pick-ups after 6:00 pm, please contact the Home Appliances Disposal Center.) -Closed : Every Saturday and Sunday, Lunar New Year holiday, Chuseok holiday, Labor Day, New Year’s Day (January 1), and public holidays

Free pick-up procedure

Application (Making a reservation for pick-up)

•How to dispose of bulky waste

Consent (personal information)

Booking (waste Confirmation (booking information) completed)

Pick-up date

Attach a “report receipt for bulky waste disposal” issued by the District Mayor to the item and put it outside.

Bulky waste disposal fees ■ Fees vary by district. If the reported information is not consistent with the actual item, it is deemed illegal dumping and the item will not be collected. If caught dumping bulky waste illegally, you could face a maximum fine of 200,000 won.

Small home appliance waste

33 kinds of small home appliances, ■ including cell phones, irons, and vacuums, may be disposed of for free. ■ Take out any small home appliance waste items on your area’s recyclable waste collection day. Bring cell phones to a cell phone retail ■ store or put the Green Boxes located in community service centers, Woori Bank branches, etc., to dispose of them.

Q I have just moved to a new place. How can I file a moving-in report and obtain the fixed date?

You can complete the moving-in report by reporting a change of domicile to the relevant Gu/Eup/Myeon office, community service center, or immigration office within 14 days from the date you moved. The fixed date can be provided by the community service center or registry having jurisdiction over the domicile after you have completed the moving-in report.

Q I will sign a lease contract with a 3 million won security deposit and monthly rent of 1 million won. How much will the real estate agent commission be?

To calculate the real estate agent commission for a monthly rent lease contract, you should calculate the lease amount by first multiplying the monthly rent by 100, and then adding the security deposit. In this case, 1 million won (monthly rent) × 100 + 3 million won (security money) = 103 million won (lease amount). If the lease amount is 100 million won or more and less than 300 million won, the real estate agent commission rate is 0.3%. Therefore, you should pay 309,000 won for the real estate agent commission.

Q I would like to cancel a lease contract even though there is still five months on the contract. Should I pay the house owner a penalty?

You are not legally obligated to pay an indemnity. However, as a courtesy, you should find another lessee after consulting the owner about the matter. In this case, you are expected to bear the owner’s real estate agent commission fee. If you cannot find a new lessee, you should continue to pay the monthly rent until the lease contract expires. Refer to the Seoul Real Estate Information Center website (land.seoul.go.kr) for further information.

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Q My employment contract has just ended and I would like to go on an overseas trip for a while. Where should I leave my belongings and luggage in Korea during my trip?

Local moving companies provide freight storage services. The service fees will depend on the storage period and the size of the goods to be stored. You may ask a truck rental service to move your belongings if necessary. Storage fees are roughly between 60,000 won and 80,000 won (2.5m×2.5m) per month. Truck rental fees depend on the moving distance.

Q My boiler is broken and needs to be repaired. Can I ask the property owner to repair it?

If any of the basic facilities of a leased house are broken, the lessor is obligated to repair them. However, the lessee should repair any damages that result from his/her negligence, etc. If the lessor does not repair it, the lessee may repair it first and claim repair costs from the lessor. Repair costs for a boiler vary depending on the period of use.

Q How can I dispose of fluorescent lamps and batteries?

In order to prevent environmental pollution caused by heavy metals, you should be careful not to mix hazardous waste, such as fluorescent lamps and batteries, with general waste. Each community service center has recycling boxes. In addition, you can find recycling boxes in large waste disposal locations. Contact the community service center to find recycling box locations.

Q I followed all of the waste disposal regulations, but was fined. I think someone opened my garbage bag and messed it up. What should I do when I am unfairly fined?

If someone intentionally opens and messes up a garbage bag or cats rummage through it, you may be unfairly fined. In this case, you may file a civil complaint with evidence by filling out an application form at the public service center of the relevant district office.

Q My glass table-top is broken. How can I dispose of it?

If a small glass item is broken, it is deemed general waste and should be put in a general waste bag. Cover the broken glass with newspaper, etc. for your and other people’s safety. If a large glass item is broken, purchase a waste sack from a store that sells garbage bags. Put the broken glass in the waste sack and break it up into smaller pieces before taking it out.

Q I would like to donate my children’s old clothes. What should I do? Clothing drop boxes ■ If you live in a detached house, find a nearby clothing drop box in your neighborhood. If you live in an apartment complex, put the clothes in the clothing drop box located next to the recycling boxes. Clothing drop boxes installed by disability organizations are not managed by the district. Local welfare groups ■ Children’s welfare centers are generally managed by district offices. If you want to donate clothes to a children’s welfare center, contact the Social Welfare Division of the relevant district office. Donation organizations ■ Visit www.beautifulstore.org to find the Beautiful Store nearest you.

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Transportation Cards ➊ Subway ➋ Intra-city Buses ➌ Taxis ➍ Bicycles ➎ Express Buses ➏ Trains & Airplanes ➐ Lost & Found ➑ Q&A ➒

Transportation Cards

When using public transportation, for your convenience, you can pay with a transportation card instead of cash. A transportation card allows you to use the subway, intra-city buses, taxis, and bicycles to travel. Using the card There are two types of transportation cards: T-money and Cash-bee. You will need to charge your transportation card by putting money on it before you can use it. You can purchase a transportation card at any convenience store (GS 25, 7-Eleven, CU, Emart24, etc.), subway stations (Lines 1 to 9), online T-money shops, etc. The price of the card varies and generally ranges from 4,000 to 8,000 won. You can only use your transportation card when the balance is 250 won or more.

T-money website: www.t-money.co.kr ※ Cash-bee website: www.cashbee.co.kr ※

Recharging and using a transportation card ■ Every subway station has transportation card recharging machines. The machine allows you to select a foreign language. In addition to cash, you may pay by wire transfer, or with your debit or credit card. To use the card, tap it on the turnstile sensor in the area stating “Place Your Card Here”. You will hear a beep sound, and the fare will be deducted from your balance. If you want to use one transportation card for two or more people, tell the driver the number of passengers, and then tap your transportation card on the reader when instructed (only for bus).

Single-journey tickets ■ •Single-journey tickets allow you to ride on the Seoul Metropolitan Subway and are reusable. You can purchase a single-journey ticket from ticket vending machines installed in subway stations. •When purchasing a single-journey ticket, you should pay the fare and a 500 won deposit. You can get the deposit back by returning your single-journey ticket at designated “deposit refund devices” installed in subway stations.

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•Single journey ticket fares are 100 won higher than transportation card fares. You may only use single journey tickets on the Seoul subway system.

1. Purchasing a single-journey ticket

• Go to one of the “ticket vending and •Take your ticket when it’s issued. You card reload device” machines, select may only purchase single-journey tickets your destination, and insert the fare and from “ticket vending and card reload deposit (500 won). Select your destination. device” machines. The deposit (500 Receive your single journey ticket.

2. Use the subway

won) encourages the reuse of single- journey tickets.

3. Get your deposit back •Tap your single-journey ticket on the • Once you reach your destination, you turnstile sensor to your right, in the area can insert the single journey ticket into a stating “Place Your Card Here” (T-money). “deposit refund device” to get your deposit back. Get a refund of your deposit.

Single-journey ticket

Front ■

Rear ■

Transferring When you are getting off a bus or subway or transferring to another mode of public transportation, you will need to tap your transportation card on the sensor to get a transfer discount or complete your travel. If you fail to scan your card, you may be charged for an additional fare. The number of transfers (subway-bus, bus-bus) you can do using a general transportation card is limited to four times a day. (The total number of times you can use public transportation is limited to five times a day.)

Buses and transfers (Distance rates system for public transportation)

Basic fare charged for up to 10 km (Up to 30 km for Seoul Metropolitan Bus, Gyeonggi Rapid Bus/Express Bus, and Incheon Rapid Bus/ Metropolitan Bus) The highest basic fare by mode of transportation

Basic fare

If the distance traveled exceeds 10 km, an additional 100 won will be charged every 5 km. (30 km for Seoul Metropolitan Bus, Gyeonggi Rapid Bus/ Express Bus, and Incheon Rapid Bus/Metropolitan Bus)

Additional fares

■ Applies to : Transfers between subway and Seoul Bus, Gyeonggi Bus, or Incheon Bus ■ The time limit for transfers is 30 minutes after getting off. (1 hour between 9:00 pm and 7:00 am the following day) ■ You can use a single journey ticket for subway only. ■ The transfer discount will not apply if you transfer to the same-numbered bus.

Subway

02 Subway fares Additional fares are added to the basic fare depending on the distance traveled. You can pay the fare with a single journey ticket or transportation card. If the distance traveled is less than 10 km, the basic fare for adults is 1,250 won. An additional 100 won is charged every 5 km when the travel distance is between 10 km and 50 km, and every 8km when the travel distance exceeds 50km. (When paying with a transportation card) Single-journey ticket fares are 100 won higher than transportation card fares. Visit the Seoul Metro website (www.seoulmetro.co.kr) to find facilities for the disabled, elderly, etc.

Types

Adults Teenagers (between 13 and 18) Children (between 6 and 13)

Transportation card Transportation Cash and single- (early bird discount card applied before 6:30 am) 1,120 won

1,400 won

640 won

800 won

400 won

500 won

journey tickets 1,500 won 1,500 won 500 won ※ Those who are classified as senior citizens aged 65 or over, people with disabilities (including one guardian for severely people with a level 1 to 3 disability), and persons who have rendered distinguished service to the state (including one guardian with a level 1 disability or injury), and children under 6 years old (3 per guardian) can use the subway for free.

Commuter pass ■ It is preferable to use a commuter ticket if you commute by only subway. You can purchase a commuter pass at any subway station office. You will need to pay an initial cost of 2,500 won at the time of purchase. You cannot use a commuter pass on buses.

Commuter pass

You can use it up to 60 times within 30 days of the date of purchase. Seoul (61,600 won) ※ You can use a commuter pass for Seoul Subway Lines 1 to 9 and on Korea Railroad Corporation trains within the Seoul metropolitan area.

Pass prices vary depending on the distance Distance proportional traveled. (only for subway lines in the Seoul (61,600 won - metropolitan area) You can use a commuter pass 123,400 won) for subway (in the Seoul metropolitan area) only.

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Taking your bike on the subway If you intend to take your bike on the subway, please adhere to the following regulations and etiquette to prevent accidents. Visit the Seoul Metropolitan City “Transportation” website (news.seoul.go.kr/traffic) for further details.

다른 고객 에게 불편 을 끼치지 않도록 엘리베이터를 이용하지 마세요

Do not use the elevators.

You can only take your bike on the subway on Saturday and Sunday (legal holidays).

(You can take a folding bike on the subway on weekdays after folding it.)

안전사고 예방 을 위해 에스컬레이터를 이용하지 마세요

Do not use the escalators.

Please follow these rules to prevent accidents.

You should take the first or last subway car when with a bike. (Some subway trains have a car for bicycles.)

승강장에서 자전거를 타시면 대단히 위험 합니다

Do not ride your bike in the station.

(*Source : Seoul Metro)

Intra-city Buses

Types of buses General buses ■ General buses are the most common type of bus in Seoul. There are three color-coded bus types: Yellow (Circular Bus), Blue (Arterial Bus), and Green (Feeder Bus). Metropolitan Buses, also known as Red Buses, are buses that travel between Seoul and the Seoul metropolitan area. Visit the Seoul Public Transportation website (bus.go.kr) to obtain information on bus routes and see the Seoul bus map. Real-time bus arrival information is displayed on an information screen installed at each bus stop.

BLUE BUS Main Route Buses Buses that travel longer distances within the city to connect suburban areas to downtown Seoul

YELLOW BUS Circulation Route Buses Buses that circle downtown Seoul and make short stops around the center of the City

Neighborhood buses ■

GREEN BUS Branch Route Buses Buses that connect residential areas, subway lines and bus terminals

RED BUS Metro Route Buses Buses that are the quickest of the group for a wide area line as they provide commuters easier access to neighboring cities

Neighborhood buses usually travel short distances. They operate in highly residential areas where that are not accessible by subway or general buses.

Night bus (Owl bus) ■ Seoul has nine night buses that operate from midnight (12 am) to 4 am (based on the start of the route). Each bus has an LED display showing the bus number and an owl character on its front and side. Hence, the name, owl bus. As each bus number starts with an N for “night”, it is also known as an N bus.

Various owl bus characters

Owl bus route

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Owl bus station

LED display

(*Source : Seoul Metro)

Bus fares Bus fares vary depending on the type of buses and passenger. You can get a discount by using a transportation card.

Type

Arterial bus Feeder bus

Metropolitan bus

Circular bus

General fares

Transportation card

Adults

1,500 won

Teenagers

900 won

450 won

Adults

3,000 won

Teenagers

1,700 won

Children

1,500 won

Adults

1,400 won

Teenagers

800 won

Children

500 won

Early bird fares (The first bus - 6:30 am, with transportation card)

Transportation card

Cash

1,500 won

1,200 won

1,000 won

720 won

550 won

440 won

3,000 won

2,400 won

1,800 won

1,360 won

1,500 won

1,200 won

1,400 won

1,120 won

800 won

640 won

500 won

400 won

Adults

Night bus

Teenagers Children Adults

Neighborhood bus

Teenagers Children

General fares

Transportation card

Cash

2,500 won

2,500 won

1,600 won

1,800 won

1,400 won

1,400 won

1,200 won

1,200 won

600 won

600 won

400 won

400 won

Early bird fares (The first bus - 6:30 am, with transportation card) Transportation card

- - - 960 won 480 won 320 won ※ The base distance for metropolitan buses is 30 km, and the basic fare is charged up to this point. If the distance traveled exceeds the base distance, an additional 100 won is charged every 5 km. ※ Children under 6 years old who are accompanied by a guardian can ride the bus for free.

Download the “Seoul Public Transportation” or “Naver Map” apps or visit the Seoul Public Transportation website (m.bus.go.kr) to obtain real-time bus and subway information.

Taxis

04 Types of taxis

Types

Regular taxis

Deluxe taxis

Regular taxis are generally Deluxe taxis, also known as Jumbo taxis are 6-to-9- orange, silver, and white. black taxis, provide higher seater (including driver) If you want to use a call quality service than regular black taxis. Qualified taxi, you can call the a name tag.

Jumbo taxis

taxis. A deluxe taxi license drivers wear a uniform and Call Taxi Service “1333” is granted to regular taxi operated by the Ministry drivers who have driven of Land, Infrastructure and a regular taxi for 10 years Transport or download without any accidents. The the “Call Taxi” app.

“Deluxe” or “Deluxe Taxi” sign is indicated on the vehicle.

Types

Base fare

Distance Daytime fare

Time fare

Base fare

Midnight

Regular taxis

4,800 won for up to 1.6 km

100 won per 131 m

100 won per 30 sec

22 - 23 pm, 02 - 04 am: 5,800 won for up to 1.6 km 23 pm - 02 am: 6,700 won for up to 1.6 km

Distance 22 - 23 pm, 02 - 04 am: 120 won per 131 m fare 23 pm - 02 am: 140 won per 131 m

Time 22 - 23 pm, 02 - 04 am: 120 won per 30 sec fare 23 pm - 02 am: 140 won per 30 sec

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Jumbo taxis

Deluxe taxis

7,000 won for up to 3 km

200 won per 151 m

100 won per 36 sec

Midnight extra charge (22 pm - 04 am)

8,400 won for up to 3 km

240 won per 151 m

240 won per 36 sec

Foreign tourist • Inquires ☎ 1644-2255 taxis (international International Taxi website www.intltaxi.co.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and taxis) Chinese]

Call vans

Call vans are taxis mainly intended for freight transportation. Call vans are part of the freight industry, while jumbo taxis, which look like vans, (also known as wagon taxis) are for passenger transportation.

Call taxis for the disabled are taxis for severely disabled people. You can book a taxi online. by phone, by text ( ☎ 1588-4388), or via app on your mobile. The base Call taxis for the fare is 1,500 won for up to 5 km, and 2,900 won for up to 10 km. If the distance disabled traveled exceeds 10 km, 70 won is charged for every additional kilometer. Visit the Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation Call Taxi for the Disabled website (www.sisul.or.kr/open_content/calltaxi/) for further information.

Chauffeur services

If, for some reason, you cannot drive your car at the time, you can use a chauffeur service. Many people use chauffeur services between 9 pm and 1 am. You can search for a chauffeur service website online or download a chauffeur service app. The fee depends on the distance traveled.

Bicycles

Type

Types Vouchers 7-day pass 3,000 won 30-day pass 5,000 won

Pass (Members) 1 hour vouchers

2 hours vouchers

1 hour vouchers

4,000 won 7,000 won 180-day pass 15,000 won 20,000 won 365-day pass 30,000 won 40,000 won

1,000 won

One-day voucher (Non-members) 2 hours vouchers

2,000 won

Payment Cell phone, credit card, PAYCO, Kakao Pay, Zero Pay, Discover Pass (only for foreigners) · An additional 200 won for every 5 minutes beyond the first hour (2 hours) is charged for 1-hour vouchers (2-hour vouchers) Additional charges · Additional fees are charged beyond the base rental period after borrowing the bike (the service cannot be used again if extra fees are not paid)

Rental - [1 hour voucher] Voucher based on 1 hour period - [2 hours voucher] Voucher based on 2 hours

③ Unlock the bike.

Purchase a voucher. ① (Visit the Seoul Bike website (www.bikeseoul.com) on your PC or mobile.)

이용권 구매

Select “Voucher Purchase”.

Rental - Select a bike and enter the rental number. (Press the terminal button first.) ②

대여번호 입력

(비회원, Foreign Tourist)

대여카드 이용

(회원)

CARD

④ Return - Return the bike at any rental station.

Place the bike on a bike stand.

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Check the rental number

Select a voucher and make a (an eight-digit number consisting of (1 hour/2 hours) digits between 1 and 6). payment.

앞 4자리

앞 4자리

대여번호

를입력하세요

대여번호

를입력하세요

Pull the lock on the right side of the terminal in the direction of the arrow within 10 seconds.

Connect the lock to the terminal (reverse the actions performed when renting).

Express Buses

You can travel between Seoul and other cities using an express bus at cheaper rates than KTX or airplanes. In addition, express buses service a wide range of bus routes. Seoul has three express bus terminals: Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Dong Seoul Terminal, Nambu Terminal. Seoul Express Bus Terminal : Located at Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, and 9) ■ (www.exterminal.co.kr) Dong Seoul Terminal : Located at Gangbyeon Station (Line 2) (www.ti21.co.kr) ■ Nambu Terminal : Located at Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Line 3) (txbus.t-money.co.kr) ■

E Seoul Station

D East Seoul Intercity Bus Terminal

B Seoul Express Bus Terminal

A Central City

C Nambu Terminal F Sadang Station

A : Central City: Exit 8 of Express Bus Terminal Station (Line 3) B : Seoul Express Bus Terminal: Exits 1 and 2 of Express Bus Terminal Station (Line 3) C : Nambu Terminal: Exit 5 of Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Line 3) D : East Seoul Intercity Bus Terminal: Exit 7 of Bulgwang Station (Line 6) E : Seoul Station: Exits 2 and 3 of Seoul Station (Line 1) F : Sadang Station: Exit 4 of Sadang Station (Line 4)

• How to book and purchase an express bus ticket Visit the Express Bus Booking website (www.kobus.co.kr) [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese] to obtain terminal and bus schedule information and book a bus ticket. No cancellation fees will be charged if a ticket is canceled two days prior to the date of departure. After that, you will be charged cancellation fees. You can easily book or purchase an express bus ticket using the Express Bus mobile application. Visit www.epassmobile.co.kr for further information on the application. Inaddition, you can purchase a bus ticket at any express bus terminal ticket office.

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In addition to express buses, you can also go between Seoul and other cities by train or plane. Trains You can purchase a train ticket via the KORAIL Booking website ( www.letskorail.com ) and the KORAIL Talk application, or from a ticket machine, train station (except subway stations), or train ticket agencies such as a travel agency. Visit the “Let’s KORAIL” website [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese] to obtain information on cancellation fees, return fees, and tickets.

Type KTX ITX-Saemaeul

Mugunghwa

SRT

Features

The fastest express trains in Korea The rapid train class, operating on the Gyeongbu Line, Honam Line, Jeolla Line, Gyeongjeon Line, Jungang Line, etc.

The slowest trains in Korea. They stop at many stations not served by the KTX or Saemaeul trains SRT is a high-speed train that passengers board from Suseo Station. It operates over the Gyeongbu high speed line and the Honam high speed line.

Airplanes You can use Gimpo International Airport to go from Seoul to other cities in Korea by plane. Visit the Gimpo International Airport website (www.airport.co.kr/gimpo) [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese] to obtain flight schedules and airport information and book a plane ticket.

Lost & Found

08 Subway Subway Lost & Found Services are located at each subway district. You can easily find a lost item if you know the subway train information (line, time, subway train number). The subway Lost & Found is open from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Seoul Metro Lost & Found ■ Lost112 Lost & Found Information (Provincial Police Agency) ☏ 182 / Website (www.lost112.go.kr) Subway Lost & Found Services ■

Intra-city buses Seoul Bus Transport Association Lost & Found Center ■ 02-415-4101~8 / Website (www.sbus.or.kr → Lost & Found) ☏

Taxis Seoul Private Taxi Association ■ 1544-7771 / Website (www.spta.or.kr → Customer Center Register Lost Item) ☏ ■ Seoul Taxi Association ☏ 02-2033-9200 / Website (www.stj.or.kr → Customer Center → Lost & Found) Trains Let’s KORAIL ☏ 1544-7788, 1588-7788 / Website (www.letskorail.com Customer ■ → Center → Lost & Found) Lost & found portal sites ■ Public Transportation Lost & Found ☏ 120 / Website (www.seoul.go.kr/v2012/find.html?SSid=560_10) ■ Lost112 Lost & Found Information (Provincial Police Agency) ☏ 182 / Website (www.lost112.go.kr)

Q A

Q Is there a call taxi service for foreigners?

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides International Taxi Services for foreigners for their convenience. Drivers and counselors who can speak a foreign language (English, Chinese, and Japanese) provide this service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Foreigners can use the International Taxi Service ( www.intltaxi.co.kr ) in their daily lives and for a variety of purposes, such as VIP protocols for businesses, airport pick-up services, tours, and shopping guide services. Reservations are required. There are two types of taxi fare systems: the flat-rate system, and taxi meter fare system. You can pay with a T-money card or credit card.

Q Where can I purchase a T-money card for children or teenagers?

There are three types of T-money cards: those for children (6 to 12 years old), teenagers (13 to 18 years old), and adults (19 and up). Register the passenger’s date of birth at a convenience store (GS 25, CU, 7-ELEVEN, etc.) or a subway station service center to get a discount. Foreigners with a short-term visa who have not completed their alien registration and foreign tourists can use a T-money card as well. If a child passenger turns 13, the teenager fare will be automatically applied to his/her transportation card.

04 EDUCATION

Education System ➊ Educational Institutions ➋ Korean Language Education ➌ Q&A ➍

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Education System

Elementary school (6 years) and middle school (3 years) are provided free of charge for all as compulsory education in Korea. Students should pay a tuition for their high school education (3 years) and decide whether or not to go to college. College education is divided into two or three-year junior college programs, and four-year college programs. Korea’s school curricula mainly consist of elementary school, middle school, and high school. In addition, students may choose other types of education, such as special-education schools and technical schools. Higher-education institutions are divided into colleges, universities, graduate schools, and other types of educational institutions include junior colleges, universities of education, and vocational schools. Before entering elementary school, many kids receive a kindergarten education. Curricula of Korea ■ Elementary school (6-year‌ curriculum) Compulsory education Middle school High school (6-year curriculum) Compulsory education (3-year curriculum) Elective education

College (2,3,4-year curriculum) Elective education

Educational Institutions

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Korean schools In principle, the children of foreigners can enter a Korean school. If a student cannot speak Korean well enough, he/she may have difficulty adjusting to school in Korea. Therefore, it should be decided carefully after consulting with the educational institution. Korean schools can be classified into public schools and private schools. Tuition is free in public elementary schools, and students only pay for their school meals. On the other hand, the tuition at private elementary schools makes them much more expensive than public schools. Contact the Office of Education for your area for further information on entrance qualifications. Seoul Education Call Center : 02-1396 ■ Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education : www.sen.go.kr ■

School

International schools ■

Educational institutions for foreigners International kindergarten ■

Early Childhood 12, Jangmun-ro 6-gil, ☏ 02-795-8418 Learning Center Yongsan-gu, Seoul

02-798-2195 Franciscan Foreign 90, Hannam-daero, ☏ Kindergarten Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact information

www.eclcseoul.com [English]

www.ffkseoul.com [English]

International schools are educational institutions for children of foreigners, children of Korean nationals who have returned to Korea after residing abroad for a certain period of time, and children of naturalized Korean citizens who have difficulty Entrance continuing their studies at a normal school. The tuition at international schools is qualifications generally more expensive than regular schools. To enter an international school, applicants should meet at least one of the following conditions. Be a Korean national who has resided abroad for over three years; One or both parents is a foreigner.

Required documents

Certificate of entry into and departure from Korea, passport, medical records, certificate of registration and transcripts from the previous school, language exam results related to the country resided in, etc. Each school may request different documents. Contact the school for details. You may have difficulty obtaining some documents in Korea. It is recommended that you prepare the required documents in advance in your home country or current country of residence.

Entrance Some schools may interview the student together with his/her parents and exams conduct an additional exam.

International schools in Seoul (by location) ■

School

Lycée International 23, Bibong-gil, Xavier Jongno-gu, Seoul

German School Seoul International

Yongsan International School of Seoul

International Mongolia School

Korea Foreign School

Dulwich College Seoul

Curriculum 35, Myeongdong Kindergarten/ Seoul Chinese Primary School 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Elementary School

Elementary/ Middle/High School Kindergarten/ Elementary/ Middle/High School

123-6, Dokseodang- ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Kindergarten/ Global Christian 115, Dokseodang-ro, Elementary/ Foreign School Yongsan-gu, Seoul Middle/High School

Kindergarten/ Elementary/

285, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Middle/High School Kindergarten/ 57, Wolgye-ro 45ga- Elementary/ Asia Pacific International School gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul Middle/High School

Kindergarten/ Korea Kent Foreign 13, Jayang-ro 35-gil, Elementary/ School Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Middle/High School 1, Gwangjang-ro

Elementary/ 1-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Middle/High Seoul

School Kindergarten/ Elementary/ French School of 7, Seorae-ro, Seoul Seocho-gu, Seoul Middle/High School

7-16, Nambusunhwan-ro 364-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Elementary/ Middle/High school Kindergarten/ Elementary/ Middle/High school

6, Sinbanpo-ro 15- gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

02-396-7688 xavier.sc.kr [Korean, English, and French] 02-792-0797 www.dsseoul.org [German]

02-797-0234 www.gcfskorea.org [English] 02-797-5104 www.yisseoul.org [English]

02-907-2747 www.apis.seoul.kr [English] 02-2201-7091 www.kkfs.org [English]

02-3437-7078 www.mongolschool.org [Korean] 02-535-1158 www.lfseoul.org [French]

02-571-2917 koreaforeign.org [English] 02-3015-8500 seoul.dulwich.org [English]

Seoul Foreign School (SFS) Overseas Chinese High School Seoul, Korea Seoul

Japanese School in Seoul

Kindergarten/

02-3496-0510 Gangnam-gu, Seoul Elementary School www.kisseoul.or.kr [English]

Kindergarten/ Elementary/ Middle/High School

39, Yeonhui-ro 22- gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

176, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu

Middle/High School

11, World Cup Buk- Kindergarten/

02-572-7011 ro 62-gil, Mapo-gu, Elementary/Middle www.sjs.or.kr Seoul

School

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02-330-3100 www.seoulforeign.org [English]

02-335-7027 scs.or.kr [Chinese]

[Japanese]

Kindergarten/ Elementary/ Middle/High School Visit the International School Information website (www.isi.go.kr) for further information on entrance ※ procedures, tuition, etc.

Dwight School Seoul

21, World Cup Buk- ro 62-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

02-6920-8600 www.dwight.or.kr [English]

Educational institutions for multicultural students Multicultural kindergartens ■ Multicultural kindergartens aim to provide equal opportunities for children of multicultural families by supporting their language education and basic learning. Multicultural kindergartens provide education adapted for the special circumstances of children from multicultural families, such as learning stage, multicultural characteristics, etc.

Kindergarten

6, Daerim-ro 21-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Seoul Daedong Elementary School Annexed Kindergarten Seoul Younglim Elementary School 14, Siheung-daero 173-gil, Annexed Kindergarten Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Sinil Kindergarten

644-1, Siheung-daero, Dongjak- gu, Seoul

Yangmoon Kindergarten

5, Toegye-ro 88da-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hanil Kindergarten

27, Dongho-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, 02-2234-4006, Seoul

Multicultural education schools ■ Multicultural education schools plan and operate a variety of multicultural education programs to raise all students’ (both regular and multicultural students) multicultural awareness. These schools aim to stimulate multicultural education by sharing and widely promoting excellent cases of multicultural education.

Curriculum

Elementary schools Seoul Chungmu Elementary School Seoul Kyeongsu

Address 9, Gurojungang-ro 27-na-gil, Guro-gu, Elementary School Seoul Seoul Daedong 6, Daerim-ro 21-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Elementary School Seoul Seoul Dongguro 43 Gurojungang-ro 14-gil, Guro-gu, Elementary School Seoul Seoul Munchang 14, Sindaebang 2-gil, Dongjak-gu, Elementary School Seoul Seoul Yongam

39, Noksapyeong-daero 60-gil, Elementary School Yongsan-gu, Seoul 13, Toegye-ro 50-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 02-2279-4697 22, Ttukseom-ro 13-gil, Seongdong-gu, Elementary School Seoul Seoul Jangan 74, Gunja-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Elementary School Seoul Suyu

39, Samyang-ro 74-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Elementary School Seoul The School of Global 1189, Ori-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul Sarang Sunjung Middle School

02-498-5123 02-469-5264 02-989-3724 02-6910-1004 19, Seooreung-ro 20-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul Guro Middle School 48, Gurojungang-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 02-864-4232 Middle Daerim Middle 6, Siheung-daero 185-gil, 02-845-2171 schools School Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Osan Middle School 17 Bogwang-ro 7-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 02-799-9400 6-9 Gwangpyeong-ro 51-gil, All Love School Gangnam-gu, Seoul Sunjung High School 19, Seooreung-ro 20-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul 02-3156-1500 High Seoul Dasom 30, Jong-ro 58-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 02-6743-0501 schools Tourism High School

Seoul Digitech High School 27 Hoenamu-ro 12-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 02-798-3641

Multicultural preparatory schools ■ Multicultural preparatory schools provide educational programs focusing on Korean language and culture for multicultural students who have difficulty adapting to school due to language and culture differences. Multicultural students should undergo a six-month educational adjustment period at a preparatory school near their domicile before going to a regular school. Visit the website of the National Center for Multicultural Education Portal (www.edu4mc.or.kr) for further information including multicultural statistics, etc.

Elementary schools

9, Gurojungang-ro 27-na- gil, Guro-gu, Seoul 269, Dasan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 6, Daerim-ro 21-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Seoul Dongguro Elementary 43 Gurojungang-ro 14-gil, School Seoul Youngil Elementary School Seoul Yongam Elementary School

Guro-gu, Seoul 218, Nambusunhwan-ro 105-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul 39, Noksapyeong-daero 60-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Seoul Chungmu Elementary School 13, Toegye-ro 50-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 02-2279-4697 The School of Global Sarang 1189, Ori-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 02-6910-1004 Guro Middle School

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48, Gurojungang-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul 02-864-4232 6, Siheung-daero 185-gil, 02-845-2171 Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 6-9 Gwangpyeong-ro 51- 02-3445-5045 gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul High schools Seoul Dasom Tourism High School 30, Jong-ro 58-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 02-6743-0501

Middle Daerim Middle School schools All Love School

Alternative schools ■ Alternative schools provide different curricula from general schools to remedy what are seen as shortcomings with public education. Alternative schools generally operate student-centered and self-directed education programs. As of 2023, Seoul has 40 alternative schools. Among them, the following schools provide education specialized for multicultural students.

Curriculum

Homeschooling

School Elementary/ The School of Global Middle schools Sarang Middle schools All Love School

Contact information

615, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 02-3445-5045

Homeschooling sees the children educated at home instead of school. As a wide range of educational content is easily accessible thanks to the internet, homeschooling is emerging as an educational option for parents to choose. Foreign parents who want their children to be homeschooled instead of paying the high tuition fees at international schools can receive help from the Homeschooling Community (www.homeschool.com), United States Distance Learning Association (www.usdla.org), etc. Seoul Global Youth Education Center This is a support organization for immigrating youth supported and operated by Seoul. This center support healthy Korean life of immigrated youth for children of immigrants·foreigners·naturalized citizens, children born overseas from immigrant workers, and registered foreigners or naturalized youth born between premarital relationship of marriage immigrants. (global.seoul.go.kr/web/cent/soct/centInfoPage.do?cent_cd=17)

Korean Language Education

Konkuk University Language Institute Kyung Hee University Institute of International 02-961-0081~2 Education Dongguk Institute of Korean Language

Sookmyung Global Language Institute Soongsil University Office of International Affairs

Korean Language Center, Sungkyunkwan University Sogang University Korean Language Education 02-705-8088~9 Center Seoul National University Language Education 02-880-8570, 5488 Institute Yonsei University Korean 02-2123-3465, Language Institute 8550~1, 8553

Ewha Language Center 02-3277-6958 Center for Korean Language and Culture, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Hanyang Institute of International Education

The Hansung Institute of Language Education

klc.korea.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

kfli.konkuk.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

02-450-3075~6

www.iie.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese] interlang.dongguk.edu [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese]

02-2260-3471~2

lingua.sookmyung.ac.kr [Korean, English, and Chinese]

language.ssu.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

koreansli.skku.edu [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

klec.sogang.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese] lei.snu.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

www.yskli.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese] elc.ewha.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

www.korean.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

iie.hanyang.ac.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

02-2220-1663, 5

hansung.ac.kr/sites/korean/index.do [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian]

Website

Seoul Foreign Resident Center

School

Nuri-Sejong Hakdang

EBS Durian

TOPIK

www.topik.go.kr

Free Korean language courses

Free online Korean language programs

The Cyber University of Korea korean.cuk.edu [Korean, and English]

www.ebs.co.kr/durian/kr/course [Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese]

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The Seoul Global Center, foreigner support groups, and private organizations for foreign residents provide free Korean language programs. ■ Seoul Foreign Resident Center and Global Village Center (7 branches), Seoul Migrants Center (6 branches) 02-2229-4900 ☏ global.seoul.go.kr [Korean, English, and Chinese]

nuri.iksi.or.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, French, Thai, Vietnamese, Spanish, and Indonesian]

The TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) is for those whose first language is not Korean. The purpose of the TOPIK is to signpost the learning of the Korean language, examine the test-takers’ Korean skills, and let them apply their test results to their studies, job-seeking in Korea, and so on.

Test schedule : Six times a year (January, April, May, July, October, and November) ■ Test grades and levels ■ • Test grades: Six grades (Grade 1 to 6) • Test levels: TOPIK I (Grades 1 to 2), TOPIK II (Grades 3 to 6) Application : Visit the TOPIK website (www.topik.go.kr) for test schedules and to apply. ■

Q I would like to take a regular Korean language and culture course at a college or graduate school. Are there any scholarships available for me?

Many Korean colleges offer a variety of scholarship programs to international students. Each college provides 30% to 100% of the college tuition for international students, depending on their academic record. Furthermore, Korean government ministries are providing scholarship programs for more and more international students. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology; the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade; etc., give out various scholarships for international students. Visit the National Institute for International Education website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr) for further information.

Q Are there any colleges or graduate schools that provide lectures in English?

Many colleges focusing on globalization provide about 30% of their lectures in English. Graduate schools provide more lectures in English than colleges do. Often, the Department of International Studies at many colleges will provide all their lectures in English.

Korea’s Health Care Systems ➊ Medical Services for Foreigners ➋ Health Insurance System ➌ Q&A ➍

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Korea’s Health Care Systems

Level

Type

Medical services vaccinations, and health provided care

Medical institutions

Health care systems In Korea, medical institutions can be divided into three levels.

Secondary care center Hospitals and general hospitals

Primary care center

Clinics and community health centers

(*Photo Source : Seocho-gu Community Health Center)

(*Photo Source: The

(*Photo Source : Catholic University of Korea Kangbuk Samsung Seoul St. Mary's Hospital)

General medical examinations and inpatient medical services

Outpatient medical services

Clinics, community health centers, branch offices of community health centers, General hospitals health care centers, maternal consisting of different and child health centers, maternity clinics, health examination centers, etc.

medical departments

Tertiary care center

Superior general hospitals

Hospital)

In-depth medical examinations, treatment of disorders and diseases, and heath care

University hospitals and general hospitals

•To receive medical treatment at a general hospital providing tertiary care, a patient should submit a referral issued by a primary (clinic) or secondary (hospital) care center. If a patient goes directly to a tertiary care center without a referral from a primary or secondary care center, he/she may pay higher initial medical expenses. •However, emergency patients, patients going through childbirth, hemophiliacs, and patients who visit the dentist, rehabilitation medicine centers, or family medicine clinics can receive medical treatment at a tertiary care center without a referral.

Secondary care center ■

Receiving medical treatment at a medical institution Primary care center ■

Apply for a medical consultation, presenting your health insurance card and ID at the reception desk, and wait until your name is called.

When your name is called, enter the doctor’s office and describe your symptoms.

Listen to the doctor’s instructions carefully and ask questions if you have any.

After the medical consultation, pay your bill and receive your prescription.

Submit the prescription to a pharmacy near the hospital and buy the medication.

Receive a referral from a primary care center.

Arrive at the secondary care center before your appointment and submit your health insurance card and the primary care center’s referral.

Go to the medical department you made an appointment with and receive medical treatment.

Receive your prescription and schedule your next appointment if necessary.

Pay the bill at the counter.

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Tertiary care center ■

Receive a referral from a primary or secondary care center

Make an appointment (bring your health insurance card and referral)

Apply for a medical consultation at the reception desk for the medical department with which you made the appointment

Undergo outpatient medical treatment (outpatient clinic)

Make payment

Receive a prescription (if applicable)

Finish

Schedule a medical examination & go to the examination room

Other types of medical institutions and pharmacies Community health centers ■ A community health center is a public medical institution established by the district to promote local residents’ health and prevent and manage diseases. • Service recipients Local governments select those who require visiting health services from a community health center from the health risk groups and patient groups with diseases among the socially, culturally, and economically vulnerable who have difficulty accessing health promotion services.

Hospitalization determined to be required

Schedule and go through the hospitalization process

Hospitalization

Medical treatment

Discharge

Community health center (*Photo Source : Gangnam-gu Community Health Center)

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e.g., multicultural families, North Korean refugees, the elderly living alone, local children’s centers (children living in poverty), youth shelters or unauthorized facilities, those who are deemed to need such services by community health center and social institution departments, etc. • Types of services -Health screening (understanding health behaviors and health risks) -Management of chronic diseases (metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disorders, cerebro-vascular diseases, etc.) and prevention of complications -Rehabilitation and health management tailored to different life stages (infants/toddlers, pregnant women, adults, seniors, etc.) for people with disabilities residing at home -Health care services for multicultural families and North Korean refugees -Health education for the promotion of health Visit a Community Health Center with your alien registration card to get a TB test. ※ Oriental medicine clinics ■ Oriental medicine, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine, is different from Western medicine. Oriental medicine strengthens your immune system, relieves pain or symptoms, refreshes you, and boosts your metabolism. The following Oriental medicine clinics provide medical services for foreigners. • Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Address : 23, Kyungheedae-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Hospital Seoul Business hours : Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30 pm Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Contact : ☏ 02-958-8114/9988, km.khmc.or.kr/kr/main.do • Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine Address : 858, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine Business hours : Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 6:00 pm Contact : ☏ 1577-0007, www.jaseng.co.kr Pharmacies ■ You can easily find signs for “drugstores” or “pharmacies” in your neighborhood. You can purchase general medical supplies as well as prescription drugs at a pharmacy. You can purchase general medical supplies, such as digestive medicines, nutritional supplements, vitamins, health drinks, and cold medicines, without a prescription. However, you need Pharmacy a prescription to buy prescription drugs, antibiotics, hormone drugs, painkillers, etc. You cannot purchase medicines with a prescription issued by a hospital in other countries. If you are allergic to certain drugs, consult your healthcare professional in advance to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects. You may bring enough prescription drugs for your needs before entering Korea if you are taking any.

• Holiday pharmacies Most pharmacies do not open on Sundays or during holidays. However, you can purchase medications at a drug store designated as a holiday pharmacy. Visit the website for holiday pharmacies (www.pharm114.or.kr [Korean]) for further information on business schedules, hours, addresses, etc.

Holiday pharmacies website

Payment of medical expenses In most hospitals, you can pay medical expenses with a credit card at the administration office. Some hospitals have a separate office handling the medical bills. In such case, you can pay medical expenses at an international clinic. Most general hospitals provide an English receipt upon request. Medical expenses vary depending on insurance policies. If you have bought an insurance policy abroad, it may not apply to some hospitals. In some cases, you should pay the medical bills first and then get your money back after submitting an insurance claim.

Medical Services for Foreigners

02 International clinics

Mapo-gu

Gangseo-gu

Dobong-gu Gangbuk-gu

Eunpyeong-gu

Nowon-gu

Seongbuk-gu Jungnang-gu Jongno-gu Dongdaemun-gu

Seodaemun-gu

Kyung Hee University Medical Center

Jung-gu Seongdong-gu

Severance Hospital of Yonsei University Health System

Gwangjin-gu

Yongsan-gu

The Catholic University of Korea

Konkuk University Medical Center Samsung Medical Center Gangnam Severance Hospital of Yonsei University

Yangcheon-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Dongjak-gu Guro-gu

Gangnam-gu

Seocho-gu

Geumcheon-gu

Gwanak-gu

Gangdong-gu

Asan Medical Center

Songpa-gu

The Catholic University of Korea

The Catholic University of Korea

Gangnam Severance 211, Eonju-ro, Hospital Gangnam-gu, of Yonsei University Seoul

10, 63-ro

Monday through 1661-7575 Yeongdeungpo- Friday Yeouido St. Mary’s gu, Seoul Hospital

Monday through Friday

222, Banpo- daero, Seocho- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Seoul St. Mary’s gu, Seoul Saturday Hospital 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

50-1, Yonsei-ro, Monday through

Severance Hospital of Yonsei University Seodaemun-gu, Friday Health System Seoul 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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www.cmcsungmo.or.kr/ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM [Korean, and English]

1599-6114 Monday through gs.severance.healthcare/gs/ Friday

index.do 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic]

1688-7575 88, Olympic-ro Monday through www.amc.seoul.kr/ Asan Medical Center 43-gil, Songpa- Friday [Korean, English, Chinese, gu, Seoul

Samsung Medical Center

Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

81, Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

222-1, Wangsimni-ro

Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Monday through Friday

59, Soonchunhyang Daesagwan-ro, University Hospital Yongsan-gu, Seoul Seoul

8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Japanese, Russian, Mongolian, and Arabic]

1599-3114 www.samsunghospital.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Russian]

02-2290-8114 seoul.hyumc.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Russian]

02-709-9000 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM www.schmc.ac.kr/seoul/index.do Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

[Korean, and English]

23, Kyung Hee University Kyungheedae- ro, Medical Center Dongdaemun- gu, Seoul

102, Chung-Ang University Heukseok-ro, Hospital Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Monday through Konkuk University Neungdong-ro, Friday Medical Center Gwangjin-gu, 9:00 AM Seoul

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

- 5:00 PM

02-958-8114/9988 med.khmc.or.kr/main.do [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian]

1800-1114 ch.cauhs.or.kr [Korean, Chinese, English, Russian, and Mongolian]

1588-1533 www.kuh.ac.kr/main.do [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Mongolian]

Specialized hospitals by field

Joints

Cerebrovascular Myongji St. diseases Mary’s Hospital

Colorectal surgery

Spine

Burns

389, Gonghang- daero

Bumin Hospital Seoul

259, Wangsan-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

Seoul Sungsim General Hospital

Mokdong 120, Sinmok-ro, Himchan Hospital Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

156, Dorim-ro

1899-1475 Yeongdeungpo-gu, www.myongji-sm.co.kr Seoul

2151, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Daehang Hospital

Hansol Hospital

Seoul Songdo 78, Dasan-ro, Hospital Jung-gu, Seoul

Wooridul Hospital 445, Hakdong-ro, (Gangnam) Gangnam-gu, Seoul

731, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul [Korean, English, Russian, Mongolian, and Arabic] 02-2660-7000 Wooridul Hospital 70, Haneul-gil, seoul.wooridul.co.kr (Gimpo Airport) Gangseo-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English] 8, Dongsomun-ro 1599-0033 Seoul Chuk 47-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Hospital www.seoulchuk.com [Korean] Seoul 02-3452-7575 Bestian Seoul 429, Dogok-ro, www.bestianseoul.com Hospital Gangnam-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English] 12, Beodeunaru- ro 7-gil, 12, Hallym University

Nanoori Hospital

02-2639-5114 Hangang Sacred Beodeunaru-ro 7-gil, hangang.hallym.or.kr Heart Hospital Yeongdeungpo-gu, [Korean, and English] Seoul

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1577-7582 bumin.co.kr/seoul/ Gangseo-gu, Seoul [Korean, Chinese, English, and Russian]

02-966-1616 sshosp.co.kr [Korean]

1899-2221 himchanhospital.com [Korean, Chinese, English, and Russian]

[Korean, Chinese, and English]

02-6388-8114 www.daehang.com [Korean, Chinese, English, Russian, and Mongolian] 02-2147-6000 445, Songpa-daero, www.hansolh.com Songpa-gu, Seoul [Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, and Russian]

02-2231-0900 www.isongdo.com [Korean]

1688-0088 www.wooridul.co.kr [Korean, and English] 02-3446-9797 www.nanoori.co.kr

Specialized field

Gynecology

Injung Hospital

Nune Eye Hospital

Siloam Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology

Surgery

Min Hospital

Hana ENT Otorhinolaryngology Hospital

National Rehabilitation Center

Gangseo MizMedi 295, Gangseo-ro, Hospital Gangseo-gu, Seoul

Dr. Yoo Women’s 194, Gangseo-ro, Hospital Gangseo-gu, Seoul www.yookwangsa.co.kr [Korean]

164, Eungam-ro

02-309-0909 Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul injunghp.co.kr [Korean]

408, Teheran-ro

1661-1175 Gangnam-gu, Seoul www.noon.co.kr [Korean]

181, Deungchon-ro, Gangseo-gu, Seoul

136, Yeongsin-ro, Kim’s Eye Hospital Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

155, Dobong-ro

1899-7529 Gangbuk-gu, Seoul minhospital.co.kr [Korean]

02-6925-1111 www.hanaent.co.kr

245, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul [Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian, and Mongolian] 02-901-1700 58, Samgaksan-ro, www.nrc.go.kr Gangbuk-gu, Seoul [Korean and English]

1588-2701 www.mizmedi.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Russian]

02-2650-0700 siloam.co.kr [Korean, and English] 1577-2639 kimeye.com [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Mongolian]

Rehabilitation Myongji Choonhey 223, Daerim-ro, medicine Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul www.mjch.co.kr [Korean]

Hospital

Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital

Strokes (Oriental Dongseo Oriental/ medicine)

Medical Center

Spine (Oriental medicine)

30, Galhyeon-ro 11- 02-6020-3000 gil, Eunpyeong-gu, seoulrh.com Seoul

365-14, Seongsan- 02-337-1110 ro, Seodaemun-gu, www.dsoh.co.kr Seoul

[Korean, and English] 1577-0007 Jaseng Hospital of 536, Gangnam-daero, www.jaseng.co.kr Korean Medicine Gangnam-gu, Seoul [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Russian, Mongolian, and Arabic]

Mok-Huri Neck & 338, Seocho-daero, 1577-2575 Back Hospital Seocho-gu, Seoul www.mokhuri.com [Korean]

[Korean, English, and Chinese]

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Emergency centers ■ • 119 for emergencies Dial 119 in an emergency. 119 rescue squads provide emergency services, such as transport of patients to a nearby hospital by ambulance, etc. The 119 ambulance service is free. When a foreigner calls 119, the call will be connected to a third-party interpretation agency which will facilitate the phone call. When calling from a cell phone, just dial 119 without entering an area code. From a public phone, press the red emergency button and then dial 119. If you require 24-hour online emergency services, file an application (written in Korean or English) by fax (1544-9119) or text message (119). Visit the 119 website (www.119.go.kr [Korean]) for further information.

If you use an ambulance provided by a medical institution or a hospital, you will be charged a service fee ※ depending on the distance traveled. Additional fees will be charged if a doctor, nurse, or paramedic rides in the ambulance with you. Surcharges will also be added between 12 am and 4 am. • Medical Korea Information Center The Medical Korea Information Center provides one-stop medical support services for foreign patients. The center has medical institution information and consultation services available in English, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. If a patient requires an interpretation service, it will assign an interpreter. In addition, the center provides a variety of medical support services. ※ Inquiry ☏ 1577-7129 85, Cheonggyecheon-ro., Jongno-gu, Seoul • International SOS International SOS offers membership-based emergency services. Medical experts provide emergency rescue, evacuation, and repatriation services in English, Japanese, and French, 24 hours a day. Inquiry ☏ 02-3140-1700 (24 hours), (www.internationalsos.co.kr [English]) ※ Medical services for the underprivileged, including foreign workers, etc. Eligible recipients ■ Those who are not entitled to medical benefits under medical security systems such as health insurance and medical aid as foreign workers, as well as their children (under 18 years old), immigrants by marriage who have not acquired Korean nationality yet and their children, refugees and their children, etc. Items ■ •Hospitalization and surgery (including same-day outpatient surgery) •Prenatal care : For prenatal tests, exams covered by medical care benefits under the Ministry of Health & Welfare Notification and an ultrasound are supported. Description ■ •90% of the total medical expenses incurred from hospitalization to discharge are provided, and the patient only pays the remaining 10%. A maximum of 5 million won is provided per treatment. •If the medical expenses per treatment exceed 5 million won or the same patient undergoes surgery twice or more, a statement of reasons should be prepared after deliberation with the medical institution and submitted to the relevant department of the city/province. Types of suppor t ■ •Cash or in kind

Application Procedure and Inquiry ■ •Visit medical centers with services for the underprivileged including foreign workers and have your eligibility checked. (Health Policy Division and related departments can be contacted to make inquiries about such medical centers.)/Health Policy Division 041- 635-2644

Health Insurance System

Other types of medical service centers Healthy Neighbor Center ■ The Healthy Neighbor Center was founded by the Seoul National University Hospital, Korea Red Cross, and Hyundai Motor Chung Mong- Koo Foundation in order to help medically underprivileged people, such as multicultural families, foreign workers, and refugees. •Address : 3F, Seoul Red Cross Hospital, 9, Saemunan-ro, Jongnogu, Seoul •Business hours : Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00 PM •Contact information : ☏ 02-2002-8683~4 / (hncenter.or.kr [Korean and English])

Healthy Neighbor Center

Korea’s health insurance system, which is part of the social insurance system, is based on the National Health Insurance (NHI), which covers the whole nation and is operated by a single insurer. Insurance premiums depend on income level and property owned.

National Health Insurance Service The National Health Insurance Service was founded to promote social security by providing insurance services relating to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and injuries, and the promotion of rehabilitation, childbirth, death, and health services for nationals of the Republic of Korea. Seoul has a total of 30 National Health Insurance branch offices. Visit the branch office with jurisdiction over your domicile if you need help. Contact : ☏ 1577-1000 (English service 033-811-2000) ■ www.nhis.or.kr [Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese]

Tip

Types of health insurance and qualifications National Health Insurance is divided into two types – employer-sponsored health insurance, and community health insurance. Employer-sponsored health insurance ■ Foreigners whose status of stay is acknowledged under the relevant laws are obligatorily entitled to employer sponsored health insurance. However, short-term foreign workers with an Industrial Trainee (D-3) or Work and Visit (H-2) visa may be excluded from payment of long-term care insurance premiums for older persons, as they will return to their country after the period of stay ends.

Item

Eligible recipients

Community health insurance ■

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•‌6 months’ or longer stays in Korea are automatically processed by the alien registration (Jul. 16, 2019-) •Health insurance certificate and insurance fee bill are sent to the domestic stay address (residence) • However, visit and report to the Foreigner Service Center for the cases below If not automatically joining (have not received health insurance certificate) ① ② ‌Wanting to pay the insurance fee in household unit due to entry accompanied by family (spouse and minor children) ③ ‌Overseas-based Korean (F-4) studying in Korea who wants to join from the date of admission or prefers decreased insurance fee ※ ‌Visit the nearest National Health Insurance Service branch or Foreigner Membership Service Center date Seoul: ‌3F, Seoul Foreigner Service Center, Sindorim Techno Mart Business Building, 97 Saemaul-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul ※ Insurance fees are calculated in individual (family) units depending on the income · asset Average insurance fee applies if the calculated insurance fee is lower than the average insurance fee of total recipients from November of the previous year *Average insurance premium for 2023 (including long-term care insurance fee): 143,840 won Approved refugee (F-2-4) and their families (F-1-16), as well as single households under the age of 19, are not charged with the average insurance premium even if their fee is below the average premium. Instead, their premiums are charged in the same way as Korean nationals. The average insurance premium is imposed on foreign residents because their properties · income in home countries cannot be accurately discerned. • Range of acceptance: Spouse and minor children (below 19 years old) •Must have the same domestic staying address (residence) •Procedure for submitting family relationship certificates Issue documents (family relationship, marriage, etc.) ① Document certification: Check Ministry of Foreign Affairs of relevant nation or apostille

Family acceptance ② and document Translation certification: Attach translated and certificated Korean version ③ submission Expiration date of documents ※ standards Domestic documents: 3 months from issue date Land of citizenship documents: 9 months from issue date or confirmation date by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (apostille) ※ Many Korean insurance companies offer accident insurance policies for international students. You can buy accident insurance on a yearly basis. In the event of a disease or an injury, you should pay the medical bills first, and then apply to get the money back after submitting an insurance claim. The medical expenses will be returned after deducting a certain amount of money from the total expenses. (Insurance coverage varies depending on the insurance plan.)

Q Can foreigners buy a dental insurance policy?

The treatment of tooth decay is covered by National Health Insurance. However, dental prostheses (including prostheses, processing fees, dental implants, etc.) such as false teeth (dentures) and artificial teeth (implants) are hardly covered by health care benefits, and instead are considered non-covered items. All relevant expenses, such as testing and pretreatment required for prosthesis and implant procedures, are also not covered. Some private insurance companies in Korea have recently launched dental insurance policies. Contact one for further information.

Q My dog has a severe disease. Are there any animal clinics that provide medical services in English?

Seoul has general animal hospitals equipped with state-of-the-art medical equipment for diagnosis and treatment, and equivalent animal clinics. Visit the website for Korean Veterinary Medical Association (www.kvma.or.kr/find_shap [Korean, and English]) to find an animal clinic near you. In addition, you can use electronic interpretation services for foreigners provided by the government (www.hikorea.go.kr).

Q What should I do when a medical accident occurs?

The Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency is a public organization affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Welfare founded for the purpose of relieving quick and fair damage for victims (patients) and creating a stable treatment environment for medical personnel. Services such as free counseling on medical accidents are provided. More details can be found by contacting the Health and Welfare Counseling Center (129 without the area code) or Korea Medical Dispute Mediation and Arbitration Agency (1670-2545).

06 WORK & LABOR

Job-seeking for Foreigners ➊ Procedures for Obtaining a Work Visa ➋ Visas Requiring a Work Permit ➌ Labor Laws ➍ Four Types of Insurance ➎ Support for Foreign Workers and Information Center ➏ Job & Employment Websites ➐ Q&A ➑

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Job-seeking for Foreigners

Foreigners can engage in various activities within the scope of the status of stay, depending on the type of visa they have. Not all foreigners are eligible to work in Korea. The status of stay categories are divided into “visas eligible for working” and “visas not eligible for working.” Visas eligible for working Short-term Employee (C-4), Professional (E-1~7), Non-professional (E-9), Crew Employee (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1), Work and Visit (H-2), Resident (F-2), Overseas Korean (F-4), Permanent Resident (F-5), Marriage Migrant (F-6), etc.

Procedures for Obtaining a Work Visa

Short-term Employee (C-4) A Short-term Employee (C-4) visa is granted to persons who plan to visit and stay in Korea for less than 90 days for short-term employment purposes, such as temporary shows, advertising, modeling, lecturing, speeching, research, technology consulting, etc.

Professional (E-1~7) ■ Applicants shall be required to meet the qualifications of each visa. ■ Qualified doctors and nurses shall obtain approval from a Minister. ■ E-2 visa applicants shall submit a criminal record certificate, medical records, and certificate of degree. After entering Korea, when filing for alien registration, applicants shall submit a physical exam report, including drug test results, issued by a medical institution designated by the Minister of Justice.

Resident (F-2) Foreigners who have invested over USD 500,000 and have been staying in Korea for over three years on an Investment (D-8) visa, foreigners who have invested over USD 300,000 and employ two or more Korean nationals, real estate investment immigrants and their spouses and minor children, spouses of permanent residents, acknowledged refugees, etc., can have a job in the Republic of Korea.

Overseas Korean (F-4) Foreigners with an Overseas Korean (F-4) visa may have any job except simple labor jobs and speculative acts for three years.

Permanent Resident (F-5) Foreigners with a Permanent Resident (F-5) visa are not restricted in job seeking activities.

Working Holiday (H-1) Foreigners with a Working Holiday (H-1) visa may engage in short-term jobs. The period of stay depends on the terms and conditions of the relevant memorandum of understanding with their native country.

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Non-professional (E-9) After entering Korea, foreigners with a Non-professional (E-9) visa shall complete ■ employment education and buy return cost insurance and accident insurance before being assigned to a place of business. They may sign or renew an employment contract under an agreement between the ■ parties concerned within three years, the permitted period of work. They shall not be accompanied by their families during this period. If an employer applies for reemployment of a foreigner with a Non-professional (E-9) visa ■ at least 7 days prior to the expiration of the permitted period of work, the foreigner may keep working at the place of business for up to one year and 10 months without being required to depart Korea. (May be done one time only, by those whose employment contract period is at least one month.) ■ In principle, foreign workers shall work at the place of employment he/she first started working at right after entering Korea. If falling under any of the following cases, a foreign worker may change the place of ■ employment.

If the employer intends to cancel an employment contract with good reason or does not want to ① renew the contract after its expiration; If the foreign worker is deemed not to be able to keep working at the place of employment anymore ② due to reasons not attributable to him/her, such as business suspension or closure; If the place of employment where the foreign worker is working loses its permit to employ foreign ③ workers or is restricted from employing foreigners; If the working conditions at the place of employment are not consistent with the terms and ④ conditions of the employment contract, or if it is difficult to follow the contract due to the employer’s unfair treatment, etc., such as violations of working conditions; If the foreign worker intends to change the place of employment because he/she is deemed ⑤ unsuitable to keep working for the same business or at the same place of business due to injury, etc., or is deemed able to work for another business or at another place of business, he/she shall apply for a job within one month from the date on which he/she quit the previous job and shall begin working at the new job within three months after the application date.

■ In principle, foreign workers can change the place of employment up to three times within the permitted period of work (a maximum of three years) after the date of initial entry. If the permitted period of work is extended by reemployment, they can change the place of employment up to two times within the extended period. If a foreign worker is deemed not to be able to keep working at the place of employment any longer due to business suspension, closure, or other reasons not attributable to him/her, it is not counted toward the limit of changing the place of employment. Work and Visit (H-2) First of all, foreign workers with a Work and Visit (H-2) visa shall complete employment ■ education at an educational institution designated by the Ministry of Employment and Labor. After applying for a job through an employment center, they may request the center to find a job, or look for a job on their own.

However, they can only work at places of employment designated by the Minister of ■ Employment and Labor. They shall report the start of work or change of workplace to the Immigration Office within 14 days after starting work. ■ No matter whether or not foreign workers complete employment education, they shall file for alien registration with the Immigration Office having jurisdiction over the place of stay within 90 days after the date of entry into Korea. Overseas Koreans with a Work and Visit (H-2) visa who intend to have a job in the ■ construction industry shall obtain a “certificate of qualifications for a job in the construction industry” by applying for employment registration and completing employment education.

Visas Requiring a Work Permit

Foreigners with any of the following visas shall be required to obtain a work permit as well as a status of stay in order to legally work in the Republic of Korea. Call ☏ 1345 or visit the Hi Korea website (www.hikorea.go.kr) for further information. Part-time jobs of foreigners with a Study (D-2) or Language Trainee (D-4-1, D-4-7) visa ■ Principle : Limited to part-time work (simple labor jobs, etc.) generally done by students

•Foreigners with a Study or Language Trainee visa who have been confirmed by a college official in charge of international students or an academic advisor (Students studying a language: Not applicable for minors, at least six years shall elapse after the date of change in qualifications/the date of entry.) •Language training course (possible after 6 months): Up to 25 hours per week Permitted •Associate degree/Bachelor's course: Up to 25 hours per week number •Master’s/PHD integrated course: Up to 35 hours per week of work ※ ‌Additional 5 hours per week allowed in case of outstanding academic records or hours Korean skills ※ ‌For further information, call the Immigration Office Call Center at 1345 •Allowed fields -Interpreters, translators, assistants at a restaurant business, general office assistants, etc. Allowed - Store clerks, restaurant employees, event staff at English villages and camps, etc. and -Tour guide assistants, duty free shop assistants, etc. prohibited •Prohibited fields fields -All manufacturing and construction businesses -High-tech research centers, businesses related to deceptive acts, entertainment establishments, etc. If the employer and workplace changes within the permitted period Change in (The student, or a college official in charge of international students, shall report a workplace change in workplace, etc., within 15 days by visiting the Immigration Office holding jurisdiction or filing a report online.) •Those whose most recent attendance rate was 70% or below •Those whose GPA (credits obtained) was a C (2.0) or below Those who •For those taking a language training course, anyone with an average attendance rate cannot for all semesters of 90% or below work •Those who do not meet the requirements for a part-time work permit and those who failed to report a change in workplace after changing jobs

Target

Documents required

•Passport, alien registration certificate, application form, and fees (exempted) •A reference for a part-time job, and a transcript or attendance certificate (issued by school)

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Foreigners with a Study or Language Trainee visa can work for a maximum of one year and at up to two places ※ within the permitted period of stay. Temporary rewards, cash prizes, and other acts accompanied by remuneration in students’ daily lives, within the ※ scope that does not infringe upon the essential qualifications of international students, do not require a work permit.

Family Visitor or Dependent Family (F-1) and Accompanying Spouse/Child (F-3) Those who meet certain requirements, such as qualifications for a work permit, etc., among foreigners with a Family Visitor or Dependent Family (F-1) or Accompanying Spouse/Child (F-3) visa may have a job after obtaining a work permit corresponding to the Professor (E-1) or Foreign National of Special Ability (E-7) visa.

Labor Laws

Foreign workers living in the Republic of Korea are protected under the labor laws in the same manner as Korean workers. Visit the Ministry of Employment and Labor website (www.moel.go.kr [Korean and English]) for further information on the labor laws. Per 1 hour of work ■ The maximum work hours are 8 hours per day, and 40 hours per week. ■ In the case of women for whom one year has not passed after childbirth, they shall not do overtime work exceeding 2 hours per day, 6 hours per week, or 150 hours per year. Pregnant female workers shall not be permitted to do overtime work. In cases where an employer intends to have women of 18 years or older work during the ■ night (10 pm - 6 am the following day) or on holidays, he/she shall be required to obtain the worker’s consent. ■ An employer shall, in addition to ordinary wages, pay 50% thereof for extended work, night work, or holiday work. ■ An employer shall allow workers a recess of not less than 30 minutes in cases of working for four hours, or a recess of not less than one hour in cases of working for eight hours, during work hours.

Wages The minimum hourly wage rate is 9,860 won in ■ 2024. ■ An employer shall pay workers’ wages by check or in cash. If a worker demands to be paid wages before the date of payment, the employer shall pay the wages corresponding to the work already done by the worker. If a worker does not receive a portion of wages ■ owed, he/she may file a suit with a regional labor authority or bring a civil suit.

Minimum hourly wage rate in 2024

9,860 won

Vacation An employer shall grant any worker who has worked not less than 80% of one year a paid ■ leave of 15 days. ■ An employer shall grant any worker who has worked for less than one year one paid-leave day for each month during which he/she has continuously worked. ■ Periods during which a worker takes time off due to any injury or sickness arising out of performance of work duties, or takes maternity leave or miscarriage/stillbirth leave, shall be deemed as periods of attendance at work. A female worker may file a claim for one day of (unpaid) menstrual leave per month. ■

Four Types of Insurance

The Four Types of Insurance (Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance, National Health ■ Insurance, Employment Insurance, and National Pension) shall be applied to foreign workers as well. All workers shall take out the National Pension, National Health Insurance, and Industrial ■ Accident Compensation Insurance. Some foreign workers shall take out the Employment Insurance, depending on the type of visa, and some may elect to do so if desired. ■ Visit the Social Insurance Information System website (www.4insure.or.kr) and sign up to obtain further information. ■ Employers and foreign workers shall take out departure guarantee insurance, return cost insurance, guarantee insurance, and accident insurance.

Support for Foreign Workers and Information Center

Seoul Foreign Resident Center Free counseling by experts is provided. Legal counseling: Mon., Wed., Fri., Sun. 14:00-17:00 (Legal disputes including civil, ■ criminal, housekeeping, lease, litigation issues, etc.) ■ Labor counseling: Tue., Thu., 14:00-17:00 (Unpaid wages, severance pay, industrial accidents, wrongful dismissal, sexual harassment or harassment at the workplace, etc.) ☏ 02-2229-4911 or hotline@sfrc.seoul.kr Seoul Global Migrant Centers Global migrant centers offer foreign workers and their families temporary shelter in the event of an emergency and provide a variety of counseling, educational, and cultural services required to adapt to Korean society.

Name

Eunpyeong Global Migrant Center 02-359-3410

Contact Information Gangdong Global Migrant Center 02-478-0126 Geumcheon Global Migrant Center 02-868-5208 Seongdong Global Migrant Center 02-2282-7974 Seongbuk Global Migrant Center 02-911-2884

Yangcheon Global Migrant Center 02-2643-0808

Website www.gdcenter.co.kr www.gmwc.or.kr www.smwc.or.kr www.sbmwc.or.kr www.shinmok.or.kr/ business/employee.php nokbeon.or.kr/migrant- workers-center/

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Ministry of Employment and Labor The Ministry of Employment and Labor handles matters relating to wage arrears, unfair ■ dismissal, etc. ■ FAQ: minwon.moel.go.kr ■ Counseling Center ☏ 1350 (Press 5 for foreign languages)

Seoul Bar Association ■ The Seoul Bar Association provides free legal counseling services for foreign workers. ■ Location

Name Job Korea Saramin Incruit Contact Korea ESL Korea

Location

Counseling Schedule House of Love for Chinese Every second Sunday, Nationals 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Every third Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Jogyesa

Every fourth Sunday, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Seoul Korean Chinese Church

Job & Employment Websites

Contact Information 1588-9350 02) 2075-4733 1588-6577 1600-7119 02) 515-1795

Q

I worked for a private university for four years, and then I changed jobs and am now working for another private university. I didn’t receive my severance pay yet from my previous workplace. How can I know how much I have paid into my pension so far? You must be enrolled in a teachers’ pension scheme, which is a pension plan for teaching staff at private universities. You should demand your retirement benefits when you quit the job to ensure that you receive the retirement pension that you have paid so far. If you changed jobs to another private university as a member of their teaching staff and have been paying into a pension plan, in this case, the teachers’ pension scheme continues to remain in effect. If you demand your retirement pension, you may receive the accumulated pension amount in a lump sum. If you have paid into the teachers’ pension for over 20 years, you may receive the pension in the form of periodic payments. Contact the Teachers’ Pension administration to check the amount you have paid so far. (Teachers’ pension: individual contributions: 8.5%, corporate contributions: 5.0%, state contributions: 3.5%) Teachers’ Pension ☏ 1588-4110, www.tp.or.kr ※

Q

I have worked as a native-speaking language instructor for two and a half years, but the severance pay I received only corresponds to two years of employment. Can I receive the rest? You are eligible to receive severance pay if you work at a place of business for 12 months or more. Severance pay varies depending on the number of years of continuous employment. Even though you received the severance pay corresponding to the first two years, you should be paid for the remaining six months as well because it was part of your period of continuous employment. You may file a petition to the Regional Employment and Labor Administration that has jurisdiction over the educational institute.

Q

I have been working as an English instructor at an educational institute for 9 months. According to my employment contract, I only have 10 days of unpaid leave per year. Do I not have any paid leave? According to Article 60 of the Labor Standards Act, an employer shall grant any worker who has worked not less than 80% of one year 15 days of paid leave. As you have worked for 9 months only, you do not fulfill this condition, and are not eligible to receive a paid leave of 15 days. However, an employer shall grant any worker who has worked for less than 1 year, 1 paid day of leave for each month during which he/she has continuously worked, in accordance with the Labor Standards Act. Therefore, you are legally eligible to receive 9 days of paid leave. Regardless of the terms and conditions of your employment contract, you can have 9 days of paid leave, and your employer should pay you the wages corresponding to those 9 days.

07 DRIVING

Driver’s Licenses ➊ Traffic Accidents ➋ Vehicle Registration & Cancellation ➌ Rent-a-car & Car Sharing ➍ Motorcycles ➎ Q&A ➏

Driver’s Licenses

Procedure for obtaining a driver license

You may retake the test after three days.

You may retake the exam after three days.

Traffic safety education

Health check

Apply for a written exam

You may retake the written exam on the following day.

Written exam

Fail

Pass

Apply for a driving course test

Driving course test

Fail

Pass the test for other Pass the test for Level I/II driver’s license for ordinary motor vehicles types of licenses

Student license issued

Apply for a behind- the-wheel driving exam

Behind-the-wheel driving exam

Fail

Passexam

Driver’s license issued

Applicants shall complete traffic safety education before applying for a written exam.

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Getting a driver’s license Driver’s licenses in Korea are classified into Level I and Level II licenses. The types of motor vehicles that can be driven are dependent on the type of license. To get a driver’s license, an applicant shall pass a total of three tests: a written exam, a driving course test, and a behind-the-wheel driving exam. Types of driver’s licenses ■ Level I Driver's License (large, ordinary, small, special), Level II Driver's License (ordinary, small, motorcycles) Traffic safety education ■ •Intended for Those who intend to obtain a driver’s license •Education hours One hour before applying for the written exam •Description Audio-visual education •What to bring ID (resident registration certificate, passport, alien registration certificate, etc.), no fees are charged for the education course Health check ■ •Location Health check clinics at regional driver’s license examination offices or hospitals •Fees -Health check clinics at regional driver’s license examination offices : Level I driver’s license for large/special motor vehicles: 7,000 won; other types of licenses: 6,000 won -Hospitals: Fees vary by hospital. Written exam ■ •What to bring Application form, 3 color photos taken within the last 6 months (3.5×4.5cm or 3×4cm), and ID (resident registration certificate, passport, alien registration certificate, etc.) •Fees : Level I/II driver’s license for ordinary motor vehicles: 10,000 won; driver’s license for motorcycles: 8,000 won; Level II driver's license for smal motor vehicles: 10,000 won •Description : 40 multiple choice questions from among a question pool relating to transportation regulations, etc., required for safe driving •Available languages : Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese •Announcement of results : You can see your score on the computer screen and whether you have passed or failed right after the exam is finished. Application for a driving course test ■ •What to bring : Application form and ID (resident registration certificate, passport, alien registration certificate, etc.)

※ If a representative of the applicant applies for the driving course test, he/she shall require his/her ID and a power of attorney written by the applicant. •Fees : Level I/II driver's license for ordinary mortor vehicles: 25,000 won; Large/Special motor vehicles: 25,000 won, Level II driver's license for small moter vehicles: 14,000; Driver's license for motorcycles: 10,000 won

Student license ■ •A student license shall be effective for one year. An applicant with a student license can practice driving for the behind-the-wheel driving exam. •Fees: 4,000 won Application for behind-the-wheel driving exam ■ • Persons with a student license may apply for and schedule a behind-the-wheel driving exam. •What to bring: Application form (with a student license) and ID (resident registration certificate, passport, alien registration certificate, etc.)

※ If a representative of the applicant applies for the driving course test, he/she shall require his/her ID and a power of attorney written by the applicant. •Fees: Behind-the-whell driving exam: 30,000 won Driving school ■ •If the applicant passes all tests (written exam, driving test, and behind-the-wheel driving exam), he/she will be issued a driver’s license at the driver’s license examination office. Driver’s license examination offices ■ Seoul has four driver’s license examination offices: Gangnam, Gangseo, Dobong, and Seobu Driver’s License Examination Offices.

Examination office

Address Gangnam Driver’s 23 Teheran-ro, 114-gil, Gangnam-gu, License Examination Seoul Office Gangseo Driver’s 171 Nambusunhwan-ro, Gangseo-gu, License Examination Seoul Office Dobong Driver’s License Examination 1449 Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul Office Seobu Driver’s License 13 World Cup-ro, 42-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Examination Office

Contact Information

Korea Road Traffic Authority Driver’s License Services 1577-1120 ☏ www.safedriving.or.kr

Driving classes for foreigners Korean National Police Agency : The Korean National Agency provides driving classes for ■ female immigrants and foreign workers. A total of 17 sites are operated in Seoul including Jongno, Seodaemun, Seongbuk, Jungnang, Geumcheon, Gangnam, Gangdong, Mapo, Yeongdeungpo, Gwanak, Gangseo, Songpa, Dobong, Guro, Nowon, Jongam, and Suseo Police Station, etc. Contact one of these police stations for further details.

Tip

International driving permit The Republic of Korea signed the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic. Any person with an international driving permit issued by a nation that signed the 1949 Geneva Convention on Road Traffic can drive a motor vehicle in the Republic of Korea. From January 2002, any person with an international driving permit issued by a nation that signed the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic can drive a motor vehicle in the Republic of Korea.

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An international driving permit issued in countries she or he is from shall be effective until the expiry date specified on it. The effective period of an international driving permit shall be one year maximum from the date of entering Korea. An international driving permit shall not be renewed when it expires. List of countries that accept international driving permits ■ www.safedriving.or.kr/guide/larGuide051.do?menuCode=MN-PO-1215 Exchanging a foreign driver’s license for a Korean driver’s license ■ •A foreigner with a driver’s license issued by a nation that accepts international driving permits can receive a Korean driver’s license after a health check. •According to Article 84 of the Road Traffic Act, a foreigner shall submit his/her foreign driver’s license when receiving a Korean driver’s license. •The submitted driver’s license will be returned when the foreigner departs from the Republic of Korea or wants to cancel his/her Korean driver’s license, or at the request of the diplomatic mission. The submitted driver’s license will be discarded if it is not reclaimed within ten years from the date of exchange. •A foreigner with a driver’s license issued by a nation that does not accept a Korean driver’s license shall be required to take a written exam and health check. •The written exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions. Applicants can choose a language from among Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese. •Documents required for exchanging a license from another country for a Korean license Foreigners or overseas citizens •Foreign driver’s license •Passport (Passport with stamps confirming entry and departure dates) •Alien registration certificate (Report card of the domestic place of residence for a foreign nationality Korean) •3 color photos taken within the past 6 months •‌Embassy certificate of license or Apostille (varies by nation) •Certificate of entry into and departure from Korea (From the date of birth up to the present) •Fees : ‌ 8,000 won (ordinary Korean version), 10,000 won (ordinary English version)

Korean nationals or permanent residents •Foreign driver’s license •Passport (With the passport stamps showing date of entry and departure, it must be possible to confirm a stay of over 90 days in the country issuing the license.) ※ The right of permanent residence and visa are not acknowledged. •Resident registration certificate (including resident registration certificates for Korean nationals residing abroad) •3 color photos taken within the past 6 months •Embassy certificate of license or Apostille •Certificate of entry into and departure from Korea (From the date of birth up to the present) •Fees : ‌8,000 won (ordinary Korean version), 10,000 won (ordinary English version)

‌Accurate contents can be provided by contacting KOROAD as documents may vary depending on the ※ nationality, visa, etc. Countries that accept Korean driver’s licenses ■ www.safedriving.or.kr/guide/larGuide031.do?menuCode=MN-PO-1213

1. Speeding violation (over 100km/h)

Demerit points for violations of traffic regulations

2. Driving under the influence of alcohol (blood alcohol content 0.03% or higher and below 0.08%)

2-2. Criniminally charged with a crime of bodily injury on another such as retaliatory driving using a motor vehicle 3. Speeding violation (over 80km/h) 3-2. Speeding violation (over 60km/h, below 80km/h)

4. Disobeying measures regarding a stopping or parking violation (limited to when the driver is one of a group or multiple people that disobeyed orders given by a police officer three or more times and impeded traffic) 4-2. Criminally charged with any dangerous collective conduct 4-3. Criminally charged with reckless driving

5. Failing to comply with safe driving obligations (limited to when the driver is one of a group or multiple people that disobeyed orders given by a police officer three or more times and drove at the speed limit or in a matter that endangered or impeded others) 6. Failing to defuse disruptive passenger behavior 7. Failing to appear in court for a summary judgment within 60 days from the last day of the court period or the fine payment period

8. Lane-use violations (limited to center lane) 9. Speeding violation (over 40km/h, below 60km/h) 10. Improper railroad crossing 10-2. Failing to comply with school bus special protection rules

11. Driving on the shoulder of an expressway or motorway

10-3. Failing to comply with school bus driver’s obligations (except drivers with passengers who have not fastened their seat belts)

12. Driving in a bus-only or multi-passenger-vehicle-only lane on the expressway

13. Failing to show a driver’s license, etc., or failing to answer a police officer’s questions for identification purposes

14. Disobeying signals or instructions

15. Speeding violation (over 20km/h, below 40km/h)

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15-2. Speeding violation (20km/h or below in children protection zones between 8 am and 8 pm) 16. “Passing-prohibited period” and location violations 16-2. Violating the restrictions on loading capacity or violating the preventions of falling loaded articles

17. Using a cell phone while driving 17-2. Displaying images at a location the driver can see while driving 17-3. Controlling a video display terminal while driving

18. Driving a motor vehicle not equipped with a tachograph and violating other relevant regulations 19. Lane-use violations (driving on the sidewalk, violating crosswalk procedures) 20. Failing to use the designated lane (including lane changing where it is not allowed) 21. Driving on exclusive-use lanes of general roads 22. Safe following distance violations (including violations of lane-changing procedures) 23. Improper passing 24. Failing to take measures to protect pedestrians (including crossing the stopping line at a light)

25. Failing to heed obligation to prevent passengers from falling 26. Failing to comply with safe driving obligations 27. Impeding traffic by arguing, fighting, etc. on the road

28. Throwing or projecting a stone, glass bottle, metal object, or other article likely to cause damage to a person, motor vehicle, or horse 29. Throwing articles from any motor vehicle or horse traveling along a road

Traffic Accidents

Involving personal injury or

For each injured death person

Demerit points for traffic accidents

Demerit points by damage

For each death

90 Death within 72 hours of the accident

For each seriously injured person

For each reported light injury

Failure to take necessary measures

Hit-and-run after causing damage to property

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Injury requiring medical treatment for three weeks or longer, according to a doctor’s diagnosis

Injury requiring medical treatment for five days or 5 longer and less than three weeks, according to a doctor’s diagnosis

Injury requiring medical treatment for less than five days, according to a doctor’s diagnosis

1. Did not take immediate measures, such as rescuing victims, but voluntarily reported the accident 2. Voluntarily reported the accident within the reporting period (three hours for expressways, special metropolitan cities, metropolitan cities, and within city jurisdictions, as well as Ris or areas that have police stations within the jurisdiction of a Gun (except Guns in metropolitan cities); 12 hours for other areas)

Did not voluntarily report the accident within 3 hours(12 hours for other areas) but voluntarily reported the accident within 48 hours after that

Bicycle accidents In the Republic of Korea, bicycles are classified as “motor vehicles and horses.” Drivers ■ of bicycles shall make efforts to use bicycles safely by complying with the transportation regulations under the Road Traffic Act. ■ In the event of a bicycle accident, the same measures shall be taken as a motor vehicle accident. ■ If an accident occurs between bicycles only and it is obvious that no one got hurt and only the bicycles were damaged, the accident does not need to be reported to the police when necessary measures are taken to prevent risks on the road and ensure smooth communication. Anyone who has failed to report measures, etc. when any accident occurs shall be ■ punished by a fine not exceeding 300,000 won or by penal detention.

Vehicle Registration & Cancellation

‌All car-related documents may vary slightly depending on individual situations or local authorities, in which case it is advisable to check with the organization to visit in advance to get the most accurate information.

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New registration A person who has purchased a motor vehicle shall file an application for a new motor vehicle registration. A motor vehicle manufacturer, seller, etc. may file an application for the new motor vehicle registration in lieu of the buyer. Any person who operates a motor vehicle without making a registration shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than two years, or by a fine not exceeding 20 million won. How to register ■ A person who intends to register a motor vehicle shall file application with the City Hall/ Provincial Office, the Si/Gun/Gu Office, or Vehicle Registration Office, or via the National Car Management Portal website (www.car365.go.kr [Korean]). Documents required ■ •Alien registration certificate and copy of passport •Application for new motor vehicle registration •Certificate of manufacturer of motor vehicle (only applicable to newly built motor vehicles) •Temporary operation permit (if a temporary operation permit was obtained) •‌Front and back temporary operation permit license plates (if a temporary operation permission was obtained) •Certificate of insurance subscription (may not be submitted if electronically checked) Reregistration of a motor vehicle for which a cancellation of registration ■ has been made •Documents stated above, a certificate proving the cancellation of registration, and a new inspection certificate Registration of transfer The car dealer can proceed with the transfer registration instead if a used car is bought from the car dealer, in which case a registration application commission fee is charged (actual cost required for requesting the transfer registration). If the person who purchased a used car did not request change of registration, the seller of the car (owner listed in the car registration sheet when requesting a change of registration) can request a change of registration. Transfer registration period ■

Item Purchases Donations Inheritance Other cases

Period Within 15 days after date of purchase Within 20 days after date of donation Within six months after the last day of the month that the date of the commencement of inheritance falls on

Within 15 days

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How to register ■ A person who intends to register a motor vehicle shall file an application for the new motor vehicle registration with the City Hall/Provincial Office or the Si/Gun/Gu Office, or via the National Car Management Portal website (www.car365.go.kr [Korean]).

※ Motor vehicle dealers shall file an application for registration of transfer in person at an office. Documents required (direct dealing between individuals) ■ •‌ Mandatory insurance subscription certificate (may not be submitted if electronically checked) •Car registration •Information on driving distance •Commission •ID cards of the transferor and transferee (when visiting in person) •‌If the transferor does not visit: Seal impression certificate for car sales or confirmation of personal signature for car sales, transfer certificate •‌If the transferee does not visit: Agent's ID card, copy of transferee's ID card, transfer certificate, power of attorney Before paying the purchase price, check with the transportation administration department of the city, county, ※ and district offices having jurisdiction over the owner's address whether the car has been seized due to non- payment of taxes or fines Registration for modification Registration procedure and period ■ A person who intends to register the modification of a motor vehicle shall file an application for the registration of modification with the City Hall/Provincial Office or the Si/Gun/Gu Office, or via the National Car Management Portal website (www.car365.go.kr [Korean]). •Within 60 days from the date on which such grounds occur Documents required ■ •Application for registration of modification •Original copy of car registration •Front and back operation permit license plates (2 plates) •Owner : ID / Authorized representative: Power of attorney (with owner’s seal) and a copy of the owner’s ID Motor vehicles brought from abroad as part of freight for moving Any foreigner who intends to enter the Republic of Korea to stay for at least one year, or who intends to enter the Republic of Korea to stay with his/her family for six or more months may bring his/her motor vehicle as part of freight for moving. Recognition criteria and method ■ •Cars accepted as moving supplies: 1 car per household, 10 passengers or less, name of mover, used for at least 3 months (from the date of entering Korea) •Only Korean cars manufactured or exported by Korea are eligible for tax exemption •Car registration (including temporary registration), ownership certificate, domestic car insurance subscription documents, etc. must be submitted. •‌Related information can be checked on the Korea Customs Service website. (www.customs.go.kr/kcs/ad/cntnts/cntntsView.do?cntntsId=8455&mi=8455)

Motor vehicle insurance If a foreigner intends to own and operate a motor vehicle in the Republic of Korea, he/she ■ shall purchase an insurance policy. ■ Any person who fails to purchase a mandatory insurance policy shall be subject to an administrative fine not exceeding three million won in accordance with the Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Securiy Act. ■ Any person who operates a motor vehicle with no mandatory insurance shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won in accordance with the Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Securiy Act Visit the General Insurance Association of Korea website (kpub.knia.or.kr [Korean]) to ■ obtain the compare information on motor vehicle insurance policy types, premiums, and discount/subcharge rates.

Regular inspection of motor vehicles All motor vehicles considered in use shall undergo a regular inspection in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Management Act. Inspection intervals and administrative fines ■ •Passenger vehicles: From the fourth year of the initial registration date of the motor vehicle, a regular inspection shall be performed every two years. (Varies depending on the type of motor vehicle) •Inspection period: Within 31 days before and after the expiry date of regular inspection •Administrative fines: If the motor vehicle owner does not receive an inspection within the inspection period, he/she may face an administrative fine.

※If the expiry date passes, a fine of 40,000 won within 30 days with an additional 20,000 won every 3 days beyond 30 days and within 114 days, and 600,000 won beyond 115 days is imposed •If a person cannot complete a regular inspection within the inspection period, he/she may apply for an extension. Motor vehicle inspection station

Vehicle scrapping Car scrapping must be carried out at authorized junkyards listed in the government office, and the car scrapping receipt certificate must be issued when scrapping the car. By requesting car scrapping and car registration cancellation to the district junkyard, proper processes can be quickly and accurately processed in a one-stop process. If car scrapping is requested to an unlisted company, issues such as automobile tax delinquency and liability insurance fine may arise because the car scrapping certificate cannot be issued and car registration cancellation cannot be processed. Documents required ■ •Car registration •ID card (alien registration card, etc.) •Seal certificate (required only for car owner agents)

Rent-a-car & Car Sharing

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Rent-a-car Rent-a-car is a service whereby automobiles are rented to people with a driver’s license. Most Korean car rental companies rent automobiles to foreigners who meet the following conditions. Requirements ■ •Must be 21 years or older, with at least one year of driving experience •Must have a valid driver’s license (Korean/International)

※This article does not apply for 1 year for licenses that have been changed from a foreign driver's license to a Korean driver's license (for cars with 9 passengers or less) Car rental companies ■ Company SK Rent-a-car Lotte Rent-a-car

1599-9111, homepage.skcarrental.com [Korean and English] ☏

Contact

1588-1230, www.lotterentacar.net [Korean and English] ☏ ※ Search “ 렌터카 ” (Rent-a-car) or “ 렌터카회사 ” (Car rental companies) on a portal site to obtain further information. Car rental prices vary depending on the companies. Compare the prices before you rent a car.

Car sharing Car sharing is one of the ways to rent a car. It is different from a car rental service. Description ■ •Unlike car rental services, car sharing is available for members only. •A rental car agreement is generally on a daily basis and additional charges are applied on an hourly basis at the time of return. On the other hand, car sharing is conducted on hourly or minute-based rates. It is a useful service for those who need a motor vehicle for a short period of time. Car sharing services ■

Company Green Car Socar

080-2000-3000, www.greencar.co.kr [Korean] ☏ 1661-3315, www.socar.kr [Korean] ☏

Contact

Motorcycles

Motorcycles

Acquisition of license

Types of motorcycles

Less than 125cc displacement

Motorcycles are generally cheaper than automobiles and are convenient to drive on Seoul’s busy downtown roads. Businesses in particular use motorcycles for parcel services, motorcycle courier services, food delivery, etc. Many people use motorcycles to go to school or work. Most motorcycle riders use motorcycles because of the low costs and convenience.

Driver’s Licenses 125cc or greater than displacement Level II Driver's License for Motorcycles Level I/II Driver's License for Oridinary Motor Vehicles or Level II Driver's License (motorcycles), etc. ※ People aged 18 and over can take a test for a Level II driver’s license for motorcycles. Motorcycles shall not be used on the expressways.

Registration and insurance • Motorcycle registration : A foreigner can register a motorcycle at the Transportation Administration Division of the Gu Office having jurisdiction over his/her domicile by submitting his/her alien registration certificate, certificate of manufacturer of a motorcycle, and certificate of insurance. • Insurance : Just like with automobiles, a foreigner who intends to own and operate a motorcycle in the Republic of Korea shall purchase an insurance policy.

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Q I have exchanged my Chinese driver’s license for a Korean driver’s license. I’m going to go to China for a while, so I need my Chinese driver’s license back. Then, should I return my Korean driver’s license?

In such cases, you don’t need to return your Korean driver’s license. You can keep and use your Korean driver’s license in the Republic of Korea until its expiry date. To get your Chinese driver’s license back, bring your airline or passage ticket proving your departure plan, passport, alien registration certificate, and Korean driver’s license, and visit the Driver’s License Examination Office where you submitted your Chinese driver’s license.

Q I got caught driving drunk with a blood alcohol level of 0.05%. What punishment will I get?

According to the penal provisions for drunk driving, anyone whose blood alcohol level content is not less than 0.03%, but less than 0.08%, shall be punished by imprisonment with prison labor for not more than 1 year or by a fine not exceeding five million won.

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08 TELECOMMUNICATIONS & FINANCE

Telecommunications Services ➊ Financial Services ➋ Q&A ➌

Telecommunications Services

☎101 ( 100, www.kt.com), SK Broadband ( 106, www.bworld.co.kr), and LG U+ ( , www.lguplus.com), etc. to apply for service. Cell phones ■ • How to get a cell phone number Leading telecommunication service providers include SKT, KT, LG U+. To get a cell phone number, you should submit the required documents, such as a copy of your passport, alien registration certificate, and bankbook. If an authorized representative is applying for the service, he/she should visit a telecommunications agency with his/her ID and the user’s required documents. The term of a contract is generally two years. You should pay a penalty if you terminate the contract before the expiration date. You can choose between a prepayment or deferred payment plan.

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Ι KT Subscription may be limited depending on the remaining stay period. This may also vary depending on various requirements such as type of visa wherein accurate subscription conditions should be checked by visiting a phone agency.

(Area code)+100 (new subscription), ☎ www.kt.com foreign customer center 080-448-0100 (English, Chinese, ☎ Vietnamese, and Russian)

Leading telecommunications service providers

Ι SKT Regardless of the type of visa, a phone can be opened if the remaining period of stay is at least 90 days. Accurate subscription conditions should be checked by visiting a phone agency. 080-011-6000 (new subscription), ☎ www.bworld.co.kr foreign customer center 080-252-5011 ☎ (English, Chinese, and Japanese)

Ι LG U+ New phone opening is possible if the stay period of 30 days has passed. Accurate subscription conditions should be checked by visiting a phone agency. 1644-7009 (new subscription), www.lguplus.com ☎ foreign customer center ☎ 080-851-1004 (English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian)

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Internet High-speed internet ■ •How to apply for service : Leading high-speed internet service providers include Olleh KT, SK Broadband, and LG U+. Contact the customer service center of an internet service provider or sign up via the website and apply for the service. Then, a technician will visit your house and install the internet service. You should pay installation charges at the beginning. Internet service charges vary depending on service providers and plans. •Service charges : The term of a contract is generally one year, two years, or three years. The discount rates vary depending on the term of the contract. If you terminate the contract before the expiration date, you may have to return all the discounts you have received, as a penalty. If the internet service provider has provided some equipment, such as a modem and AP, for free according to the terms of your contract, you may have to pay the rental fees you have used so far.

Internet service provider KT

www.kt.com

Contact

☎ (Area code)+100 080-448-0100 ☎ [ English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian ]

☎ 106 SK Broadband www.bworld.co.kr ☎ 080-252-5011 [English, Chinese, and Japanese] (can be inquired online on website in English) LG U+

101 ☎ www.lguplus.com ☎

080-851-1004 [English, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Russian]

Portable Wi-Fi ■ You can use the internet anywhere and at anytime using a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. Visit an agency of SKT, KT, or LG U+ to apply for service. The term of a contract is generally two years. You should pay a penalty if you terminate the contract during before the expiration date.

Internet cafes ■

They are also known as PC rooms. At a PC room, you can use the internet or enjoy online games, etc., for an hourly fee or flat rate. Most PC rooms are open 24 hours. The cost for an hour ranges from 1,000 to 2,000 won. You can enjoy some snacks here.

Post and courier services Domestic mail ■ To send a letter, visit the nearest post office and write the recipient's address and zip code on the envelope. Postage rates depend on the type of envelopes (whether you use and ordinary envelope or not), the letter weight, etc. Registered mail is more expensive than regular mail. If you use registered mail, you can track your mail and check if the recipient recieves. It is recommended that you use registered mail for improtant mail. • Korea Post Call Center General customers ☎ 1588-1300 / Weekdays: 9:00 am- 6:00 pm / Closed on Saturdays and holidays Foreign customers ☎ 82-2-609-4295 / Weekdays : 9:00 am - 6:00 pm / Closed on Saturdays and Sundays

Residence changing service If your address changed because of moving into a new place or moving out of an old place and want to receive mail at your new address, you can use this service. You can select a service period from among three, six, nine, or 12 months. The service is free in the same district. Visit the website of e-Post (www.epost.go.kr) for further information.

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• International mail If you need to send a letter, documents, or parcel to a foreign country urgently, you can use EMS (Express Mail Service), which is an international express postal service. Postage rates depend on the type and weight of the mail. After sending international mail (EMS, package by airmail, and registered mail), you can track your mail via the ePost or International Mail Tracking Office of the ePost Call Center website. • Courier service Courier service is a service where a courier delivers mail, packages, etc., to destinations. Courier services Hanjin Logistics www.hanjin.co.kr CJ Logistics Logen Logistics www.ilogen.com Korea Post

URL

www.cjlogistics.com

parcel.epost.go.kr

Mail orders A mail order is used for the buying and selling of goods online or by television, catalogs, and other means of communication. For mail orders, the seller and buyer do not have to meet face-to-face to make a transaction. There are various types of mail orders, such as online shopping, TV home shopping, catalog shopping, etc.

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Online shopping ■ Online shopping malls sell a wide range of goods and services, such as clothes, foods, daily necessities, home appliances, travel packages, etc. In addition to online hypermarket and department store shopping malls, many people use Gmarket, Auction, We Make Price, TMON, 11STREET, Coupang, and other social commerce sites.

How to do online shopping Sign up (Use your name exactly as written on your alien registration certificate) → ② Log in → Purchase or add to cart →④ Make a payment Select a payment method (Credit card, debit → ⑤

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① ③ card, simple payment, cash, mobile billing, etc.) → ⑥ Check the shipping charges, address, and total price and make a payment (Payment methods may vary depending on the shopping malls)

Financial Services

02 Banks How to open a bank account ■ Foreigners residing in Korea and foreigners residing abroad should follow different procedures to open a bank account. The bank account holder should visit a bank and present his/her ID (passport, alien registration certificate, report card of the domestic place of residence, etc.) to make a bank transaction. In the Republic of Korea, all financial transactions should be made after confirming the bank account holder’s real name according to the Real Name Verification Act. If an authorized representative intends to make a transaction in lieu of the bank account holder, he/she should bring evidential documents required for the financial transactions. Remittance ■ For overseas remittances exceeding USD 5,000 per transaction, the reason for remittance and documents proving the remittance must be submitted to the bank according to the foreign exchange transaction regulations. Remittance of up to USD 50,000 per year is allowed without evidentiary documents, but they may be requested if necessary. In order to receive remittance from the home country, an account under a Korean foreign exchange bank must be created. •Documents required : Passport, alien registration certificate, and income certificate if applicable •How to transfer: Visit the bank or use Internet/mobile banking

Exchange ■ Foreign exchange income must be declared when bringing in cash of more than USD 10,000 in Korea (permit and declaration not required for cash of up to USD 10,000 when entering Korea.) Currency exchange can be carried out at the specified financial organization such as foreign exchange banks, and there is no limit to the amount that is exchanged at one time.

Online banking ■ For Internet banking, you must visit the bank and request Internet banking with an ID (alien registration card, passport, resident registration card). When creating your first account, we recommend requesting Internet banking at the same time. It is convenient to know your ID, which is required to connect to Internet banking, before visiting the bank. Once application for Internet banking at the bank is complete, you can connect to the bank homepage and select common certificate or financial certificate for issuance.

Credit cards ■ •Eligibility : Credit card companies have different eligibility conditions. Foreigners who meet such conditions may be issued a credit card. Applicants may be rejected according to the screening results. Some credit card companies do not issue credit cards to foreigners. •Issuance of a credit card and documents required: Visit the nearest bank, credit card agency, or the website of a bank or a credit card company to apply for a credit card. You should submit an application form (including a photo), alien registration certificate, and income certificate (certificate of employment, tax invoice, etc.) if applicable. Required documents may vary depending on the credit card companies and banks. •Annual fees : Credit card holders should pay annual fees every year on the month when the credit card was issued. Annual fees are classified into basic annual fee and affiliate annual fee. Basic fees are charged once a year regardless of the number of credit cards, and the affiliate annual fee is charged to cover the costs for additional services provided by the card.

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Q What is the maximum amount of money I can send to my country?

Foreigners residing in the Republic of Korea (including non-residents) can send up to USD 50,000 to foreign countries each year. Overseas transmittance is available within the regulated limit if the transferor has the required documents such as passport, foreign exchange purchase certificate, salary statement, etc.

Q I purchased a Korean cell phone abroad. Can I use it in Korea?

70% of smartphones launched after 2011 have a function to select GSM and DCMA. If your smartphone has this function, you can use it in Korea after purchasing and inserting a USIM card.

Q I’d like to use an overseas online shopping mall. How can I find out about tax information and delivery status?

Before you purchase some goods from an online shopping mall, check via the website of Korea Post (www.koreapost.go.kr) if the goods are allowed to be brought into Korea. Items worth USD 150 or less (USD 200 for US) are cleared from the duty- free list, and products that exceed this price must be declared when importing. The price of a product includes all costs incurred for taxes from the departing country, shipment fees, insurance, etc. Items worth USD 150 or less are cleared as duty- free, and items exceeding USD 150 are taxed for the total taxable price (product price+freight fee+insurance, etc.) without deduction. Visit the website of the Korea Customs Service (www.customs.go.k r ) for further information.

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09 LEISURE ACTIVITIES

Parks in Seoul ➊ Sporting Facilities ➋ Cultural Assets & Cultural Facilities ➌ Touring Seoul ➍ Traditional Markets in Seoul ➎ International Grocery Stores ➏ Volunteering ➐ Q&A ➑

Parks in Seoul

Hangang Parks Many parks are located near the Hangang River. There are a total of 11 Hangang Parks, in Gangseo, Yanghwa, Mangwon, Nanji, Yeouido, Ichon, Banpo, Jamwon, Ttukseom, Jamsil, and Gwangnaru. Hangang Project Headquarters hangang.seoul.go.kr

World Cup Park World Cup Park, located near Seoul World Cup Stadium, was once a 15-year-old landfill. This landfill was transformed into a large-scale ecological park named World Cup Park to commemorate the 2002 Korea- Japan World Cup Games and the new millennium. World Cup Park consists of four parks: Pyeonghwa Park, Haneul Park, Noeul Park and Nanjicheon Park. Location : 84, Haneulgongwon-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul World Cup Stadium Station (Line 6) Inquiries : 02-300-5501 parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/worldcuppark.do

Olympic Park Olympic Park was built to commemorate the 1986 Asian Games and the 1988 Summer Olympics. It is now loved by many citizens as an urban rest area and used for a variety of purposes such as sports, culture, arts, history, education, etc. Location : 424, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul Olympic Park Station (Line 5) Mongchontoseong Station (Line 8) Olympic Park Station, Hanseong Baekje Station (Line 9) Inquiries: 02-410-1114 www.ksponco.or.kr/olympicpark/

Seonyudo Park Seonyudo Park is an ecological park and a water park, repurposing a former water purification plant. The park consists of a Water Purifying Botanical Garden, Aquatic Botanical Garden, Eco- friendly Water Playground, etc. Visitors can see a variety of aquatic plants and enjoy the ecological forest. Location : 343, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Seonyudo Station (Line 9) Inquiries : 02-2631-9368 parks.seoul.go.kr/template/sub/seonyudo.do

Seoul Forest Seoul Forest opened in June 2005. The former Ttukseom Sports Park was transformed into an urban forest, just like Central Park in New York. Visitors can enjoy a walk around large trees. The park includes an outdoor stage, plaza, artificial ponds, etc. Location : 273, Ttukseom-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Seoul Forest Station (Bundang Line) Inquiries : 02-460-2905

Songpa Naru Park Songpa Naru Park, also known as Seokchon Lake Park, is located near Seokchon Lake, Jamsil. As an amusement park, department store, and other attractions are near the park, the park is loved by many students and families. Location : 136, Samhaksa-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul Jamsil Station (Line 2 and 8) Seokchon Station (Line 8) Inquiries: 02-2147-3380

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Seoul has a lot of parks with many different themes. Visit the Website of Seoul Parks (parks.seoul. ※ go.kr [Korean]) for further information.

Sporting Facilities

How to book a sports facility You can book a sports facility via the website of Reservation for Public Service (yeyak.seoul. go.kr [Korean and English]). In addition to sports facilities, you may enroll in a program or rent a place or facility. You need your alien registration certificate to use the services.

Cultural Assets & Cultural Facilities

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Major palaces Seoul has four royal palaces which were constructed during the Joseon Dynasty: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace are all located in downtown Seoul. As the palaces are near City Hall, Gwanghwamun Gate, Insa-dong, and other attractions, visitors can enjoy a variety of cultural experiences as well as the palaces.

Name

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace

Deoksugung Palace

Changgyeonggung Palace

Jongmyo Shrine

Address : 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Inquiries : 02-3700-3900, www.royalpalace.go.kr [Korean and English]

Address : 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Anguk Station (Line 3) Inquiries : 02-3668-2300, www.cdg.go.kr [Korean and English]

Address : 97, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul City Hall Station (Line 1 and 2) Inquiries : 02-771-9951, www.deoksugung.go.kr [Korean and English]

Location and contact

Address : 185, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Inquiries : 02-762-4868, cgg.cha.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Address : 157, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1, 3, and 5) Inquiries : 02-765-0195, jm.cha.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

■ In addition to concert halls, you can easily see street performances in Seoul. In particular, Hongdae is popular for street performances and busking. In this area, you can easily meet young artists performing music on the street. Many clubbers gather in Hongdae at night to enjoy dancing and music. Hongdae becomes a huge place for festivals every night.

Performances Seoul has many concert halls of ■ different sizes, such as the National Theater of Korea, Sejong Center for the Per forming Ar ts, Seoul Arts Center, and LG Arts Center. Concert halls provide a wide range of performing arts, including traditional performances, musicals, concerts, and plays. Small theaters are concentrated in Daehak-ro, located in Hyehwa-dong, Jongno-gu. You can enjoy a variety of shows in this area. Some shows provide English subtitles for foreigners.

Seoul traveling information site ■ The website of Visit Seoul Net (www.visitseoul.net [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Malaysian]) provides useful traveling tips including famous tour sites, restaurants, cafes, hotels, festivals, performances, and traveling recommended by editors.

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Art galleries and museums Seoul has numerous museums and art galleries of different themes, such as Korean history, traditional Korean culture, etc. Visitors can enjoy a variety of exhibitions and arts and cultural events. Art galleries ■

Name

Seoul Museum of Art

Buk Seoul Museum of Art

Museum ■

Name

National Museum of Korea

Children’s Museum of National Museum of Korea

Location and contact

Address : 61, Deoksugung-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul City Hall Station (Line 1 and 2) Business hours : Weekdays (Tuesday through Friday) : 10:00am - 8:00pm Weekends and holidays : 10:00am - 7:00pm Winter (November through February) 10:00am - 6:00pm ※ In quiries : 02-2124-8800 sema.seoul.go.kr [Korean, a nd English ]

Address : 1238, Dongil-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul Junggye Station and Hagye Station (Line 7) Business hours : Weekdays (Tuesday through Friday) : 10:00am - 8:00pm Weekends and holidays : 10:00am - 7:00pm Winter (November through February) 10:00am - 6:00pm ※ Inquiries : 02-2124-5248~9 sema.seoul.go.kr [Korean, and English]

Location and contact

Address : 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Ichon Station (Line 4) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-2077-9000, www.museum.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Address : 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Ichon Station (Line 4) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : ‌02-2077-9000, www.museum.go.kr/site/child/home [ Korean, and English]

Name

Museum of Gugak

National Hangeul Museum

National Folk Museum of Korea

Location and contact

Address : 2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul Nambu Bus Terminal Station (Line 3) Close : Every Monday and January 1 Inquiries : ‌02-580-3130, www.gugak.go.kr [Korean, and English]

Address : 139, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Ichon Station (Line 4) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-2124-6200 www.hangeul.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Address : 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Anguk Station or Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-3704-3114 nfm.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Address : 37, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Anguk Station or Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-3704-3014, 3015 nfm.go.kr/kids/ Children’s Museum of National [Korean and English] Folk Museum of Korea

National Palace Museum of Korea

National Science Museum for Children

Address : 12, Hyoja-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-3701-7500 www.gogung.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Address : 215, Changgyeonggung-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Close : January 1, Lunar New Year’s Day, and Chuseok Inquiries : 02-3668-3350 www.csc.go.kr [Korean]

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Movie theaters with English subtitles Some movie theaters provide English subtitles for foreigners who cannot speak Korean. Visit the website of Cine in Korea (cineinkorea.com [English]) for further information.

Traditional arts class Foreigners may join a variety of traditional arts programs to learn about Korean culture.

Yejiwon Samcheonggak Institute of Korean Korean Royal Cuisine cuisine Temple Stay Temple Information stay Center

Educational Theme institutions Traditional 62, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Korea Studio Sool liquor Seoul

Address

Etiquette 72, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung- lesson

gu, Seoul

Korean cuisine

3, Daesagwan-ro, Seongbuk- dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

16, Changdeokgung 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

56, Ujeongguk-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Website

www.ktwine.or.kr[Korean]

www.samcheonggak.or.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

www.food.co.kr [Korean]

www.templestay.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Libraries To use a library, you should sign up via the library website and be issued a membership card. A foreigner needs a copy of his/her report card of the domestic place of residence or alien registration certificate to sign up for a membership. The rental period varies depending on the libraries or the types of materials. Check the rental period when you rent a book. National Library of Korea ■ Address : 201, Banpo-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul Inquiries : 02-590-0500, www.nl.go.kr

Membership card issuance procedure ■

ID check at the membership card issuance office What to bring : ID (alien registration certificate, passport, etc.)

Sign up via the website New membership

Membership card Issued

Festivals You can enjoy a variety of festivals in Seoul throughout the year. The following are major festivals by season.

Season

Festival

Eungbongsan Mountain Forsythia Spring Festival

Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

Yeon Deung Hoe (Lotus Lantern Festival)

Summer Seoul Fringe Festival World Cup Stadium

Seoul Street Arts Festival

Fall Itaewon Global Village Festival

Seoul International Fireworks Festival

Haneul Park Sunrise Festival

Winter

Location

www.seouldrum.go.kr [Korean, and English]

Seoul Drum Festival Seoul Plaza

Eungbong-dong

www.sd.go.kr/tour/contents.do?key=1915 Seongdong-gu, Seoul [Korean]

Yeouiseo-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Jogyesa Temple, Jong-ro, Seoul

Hangang Summer 11 Hangang districts in Festival

Seoul

Downtown areas of Seoul

www.ssaf.or.kr [Korean, and English]

www.itaewon.or.kr [Korean]

Itaewon

Yeouido Hangang Park

Haneul Park

National Folk Museum of Korea / National Folk Museum Great Full Moon Festival

of Korea

Namsangol Lunar Namsangol Hanok New Year Festival

www.hanokmaeul.or.kr [Korean, and English]

Village

Website

www.ydpcf.or.kr/festival/festival.do [Korean]

www.llf.or.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, French, and Spanish]

www.seoulfringefestival.net [Korean]

hangang.seoul.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

www.hanwhafireworks.com [Korean]

korean.visitkorea.or.kr/ kfes/detail/fstvlDetail. do?cmsCntntsId=1978418 [Korean]

www.nfm.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

Touring Seoul

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Seoul City Tour Bus •The Seoul City Tour Bus provides one-day bus tour programs with different themes, such as popular tourist attractions, shopping malls, etc. If you purchase a ticket, you can get on a tour bus as many times as you want for one day. Visit the website of Seoul City Tour Bus (www.seoulcitybus.com [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]) for further information of tour programs, costs, etc. •Visit the website of Visit Seoul Net (www.visitseoul.net) or the website of the Korea Tourism Organization (korean.visitkorea.or.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian]) for further tourist information of Seoul.

Traditional Markets in Seoul

Namdaemun Market Namdaemun Market has a 600-year history and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Seoul. About 10,000 stores are concentrated in the market. The stores sell about 1,700 kinds of daily necessities, such as clothes, accessories, kitchen appliances, folk crafts, foods, and sundries. As Namdaemun Market is near the Bank of Korea, Jeongdong-gil, Myeong-dong, N Seoul Tower, and Namsangol Hanok Village, the market is very popular with foreigners. Namdaemun Market is located near Hoehyeon Station (Line 4). Visit the website of Namdaemun Market (www.namdaemunmarket.co.kr) for further information.

Tongin Market Tongin Market consists of about 80 stores. A majority of the stores are foods stands and restaurants, and the rest are green grocers, fish shops, clothing stores, etc. In January 2012, Tongin Market opened the “Lunch Box Cafe Tong”. It has been well received by Korean and foreign tourists. You can exchange money for yeopjeon (brass coins) as much as you need and buy a variety of snacks and dishes with this yeopjeon in the market. You can bring the food to the cafe and enjoy it. Tongin Market is located near Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3). Visit the website of Tongin Market (tonginmarket.modoo.at) for further information.

Mangwon Market Mangwon Market, located in Mangwon-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, sells vegetables, fruits, fish, daily necessities, and street food just like many other traditional markets. Mangwon Market consists of about 30 stores and is located near Mangwon Station (Line 6).

Gwangjang Market Gwangjang Market is a wholesale market selling fabric, hanbok, women’s clothing, subsidiary materials for clothing, vintage imports, bedding, etc. If you are interested in hanbok, accessories, or home accessories, you should visit Gwangjang Market. After enjoying shopping, don’t miss the street food. Many people visit Gwangjang Market to enjoy mini gimbap, also known as mayak gimbap, and mung bean pancakes with makgeolli. The market is near Jongno 3-ga Station (Line 1 and 3) and Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1). Visit the website of Gwangjang Market (www.gjmarket.org) for the map and information on business hours, etc.

Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market It is the largest fish market in Korea. A variety of marine products are delivered from all over the country to the market early every morning and distributed all across the country again through competitive bidding. Visitors can look around and enjoy fresh seafood here. It is located near Noryangjin Station (Line 1 and 9). Visit the website of Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market ((www.susansijang.co.kr) for information of business hours, etc.

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Gyeongdong Market 70% of the total volume of medicinal herbs are traded in Gyeongdong Market. After the Korean War, farmers from northern Gyeonggido and Gangwon-do began to bring their products here, such as agricultural products, vegetables, and forest products. The market was naturally formed by the farmers. Gyeongdong Market consists of Seoul Yangnyeongsi, Gyeongdong New Market, Gyeongdong Old Market, Hansol Dongui Bogam, etc., in Jegi-dong, Yongdu-dong, and Jeonnongdong of Dongdaemun-gu. Seoul Yangnyeongsi mainly handles medicinal herbs. Gwangseong Building, Gyeongdong New Market, etc., trade items for ancestral rites, ginseng, honey, cereals, vegetables, etc. It is located near Jegi-dong Station (Line 1).

International Grocery Stores

With a growing foreign population in Korea, international grocery stores are increasing in Seoul. Foreigners can easily find a variety of ingredients whenever they miss food from their home country.

China

Name

Yeonnam-dong Chinatown

Konkuk University Chinatown

Daerim-dong Chinatown Exit 12 of Daerim Station (Line 2 and 7)

Exit 5 of Konkuk Univ. Station (Line 2 and 7)

Location

Exit 2 of Hongik Univ. Station (Line 2, Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and Airport Railroad)

In Seoul, there are many Chinatowns in places where Korean-Chinese people live together. You can easily find ※ Chinese grocery stores at every corner of a Chinatown. You can purchase various Chinese ingredients in a Chinatown.

Japan Mono Mart sells a wide range of Japanese foods and ingredients. In Seoul, there are 10 stores, including the Banposeorae Branch, Ichon Branch, Yeongdeungpo Branch, and Hannam Branch. Visit the website of Mono Mart (www.monomart.co.kr [Korean]) for further information of products and store location.

Southeast Asia You can purchase Southeast Asian ingredients for countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam at Asian supermarkets all over Seoul.

Central Asia You can purchase Central Asian ingredients for countries including Russia at Dongdaemun Silk Road, also known as Central Asia Street, located in Gwanghui-dong, Jung- gu, Seoul.

Halal food Halal supermarkets ■

Supermarket

International Super

Foreign Food Mart National Food Mart

14. Bogwang-ro 60-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul National Foods Mart 39. Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Foreign Food Mart 36. Usadan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

39. Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

34. Usadan-ro 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact

Muslim-friendly restaurants ■ Muslims have dietary restrictions according to the Islamic law. The extent of following the Islamic law varies depending on the region. For their convenience, the Korea Tourism Organization launched the Muslim-friendly Restaurants Classification Project in 2016 by classifying Muslim-friendly restaurants into four types: Halal Certified, Self Certified, Muslim Friendly, and Pork Free. Read “Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea” Guidebook published by the Korean Tourism Organization or visit the website for Muslim Friendly Restaurants in Korea (english.visitkorea.or.kr/svc/contents/contentsList.do?menuSn=448) for further information, such as the addresses and business hours of Muslim-friendly restaurants.

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Volunteer work is one of the ways to build a sincere social relationship with others regardless of race or nationality. In addition, it is one of the fastest ways to understand and love Korea. Foreigners can participate in volunteer work through a volunteer organization if they want. Name Seoul Volunteer Center

Website volunteer.seoul.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

1365 Volunteer Portal www.1365.go.kr [Korean]

Q Is there any park where I can enjoy a barbecue in Seoul?

You can enjoy a barbecue at Nanji Campground, Yangjae Citizens’ Forest, and Jungnang Campground, etc. You can reserve camping sites at the Camping in Seoul website (www.seoul.go.kr/story/campingjang).

Q I would like to join a club. How can I find clubs?

There are a wide range of foreigners’ clubs, such as beatboxing, knitting, etc., as well as sports clubs, including soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey, hiking, kendo, dance, skin scuba, paragliding, racing, etc. In addition, you can join a club for both Korean people and foreigners. You may use a small club application to join one-day classes, regular programs, etc.

10 ADMINISTRATION

International Marriages ➊ International Divorces ➋ Birth & Death Reports ➌ Legal Seal ➍ Tax ➎ Non-smoking Policy ➏ Pets ➐ Law & Order ➑ Q&A ➒

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International Marriages

In order for an international marriage to be valid, the parties to a marriage who meet the marriage conditions prescribed by the laws of their own countries respectively shall report their marriage to an administrative agency so that their marriage status is registered on the family relation register. Unless otherwise prescribed by the Act on Private International Law, the legal relations after marriage, in principle, shall follow the laws of the countries of the husband and the wife, the law of habitual residence, and the laws of the countries most closely related to them. Nationality after international marriage Korean nationals : A Korean national does not lose his/her Korean nationality even though ■ he/she marries a foreigner. He/She may or may not acquire the nationality of the country of the foreign spouse, depending on its laws. ■ Foreigners : A foreigner shall not be able to acquire the nationality of the Republic of Korea as soon as he/she marries a Korean national. A foreigner may be qualified for naturalization and the right of permanent residence if he/she receives a Marriage Migrant (F-6) visa and meets certain requirements. Marriage between foreigners : A marriage between foreigners depends on the laws of ■ their countries. Contact the relevant embassy or consulate for further details.

Marriage report procedures by type The required documents are different according to his / her nationality.

Documents required ■ Marriage report in the Republic of Korea The foreign spouse’s marriage prerequisite certificate and ① its translation •In cases regarding Chinese people, a single status certificate, its translation, and family relation register •Required documents may vary depending on nationalities. Check the required documents first before visiting the Gu Office. ② A marriage report (signed or sealed by the both parties to a marriage and two adult witnesses, a copy of the IDS of the two witnesses) and IDS of both parties to a marriage (the foreign spouse’s passport and alien certificate)

Required documents if the marriage has been reported ■ abroad first Marriage report ① Marriage certificate (a certified copy of a marriage by a national of the Republic of Korea and his/her foreign spouse

Korean certificate issued by the authority of the country where the government marriage took place and its translation)

office ② The foreign spouse’s notarial certificate of nationality (family (The Gu Office relation register, birth certificate, a copy of passport, a certified copy of identification register, etc.) A marriage report (signed or sealed by the both parties to a ③ marriage and two adult witnesses) IDS of both parties to a marriage who make an appearance ④ •Contact the embassy or consulate of the foreign spouse’s country to obtain information about a marriage report to the country. •Marriage shall be reported to both the competent Korean government office (Gu Office) and the competent office of the foreign spouse’s country (embassy, etc.). •The parties to a marriage may face a fine if they fail to report their marriage within three months without good cause. •It is recommended that both husband and wife visit the Immigration Office together to apply for the Marriage Migrant or Permanent Resident visa. •Marriage between foreigners shall follow the laws of nationalities of the parties.

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Authority

in Seoul)

Korean government •Foreigners who intend to report their marriage shall prepare office (The Gu Office Marriage report required documents, including marriage prerequisite by foreigners certificates issued by the embassies of their countries, their having IDS, and personal information of two witnesses, and file a

jurisdiction marriage report with the Gu Office to obtain a certificate of over the marriage registration.

address) Application for Marriage Migrant visa: Check the required documents before applying for visa. Required documents ※ may vary depending on nationality and timing. Visit the Immigration Office or contact the Immigration Contact Center ( ☎ 1345) for further details.

International marriage guidance program The International Marriage Guidance Program is provided for nationals of the Republic of Korea who intend to marry a national of one of the notified countries (China, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, and Thailand) or who have already married a foreigner and intend to invite the foreign spouse. Those who should complete the program ■ Nationals of the Republic of Korean who intend to marry a national of one of the notified countries shall complete the International Marriage Guidance Program to receive Marriage Migrant (F-6) visa. Persons subject to the exemption ■ The following cases are exempted from the International Marriage Guidance Program: Where a national of the Republic of Korea has stayed in the foreign spouse’s country or the third country for study, dispatch work, etc. for at least 6 month and has dated him/her; where the foreign spouse who has legally stayed in the Republic of Korea for at least 91 days and has dated a Korean national; Where the spouse is pregnant, gave birth, or has other reasons requiring humane consideration. Visit the website of the Immigration & Social Integration Network (www.socinet.go.kr) for further information.

International Divorces

International divorces are divided into international divorces by agreement and international judicial divorces. International divorce by agreement ■ •According to the Act on Private International Law, the following laws apply to divorces as the governing laws in order: ① the same law of nationality of both spouses, the same ② law of habitual residence of both spouses, and ③ the law of the place that is most closely connected with both spouses. If the country of the governing law allows a divorce by agreement, the married couple may get a divorce by agreement. •According to the Act on Private International Law, in case one of both spouses is a national of the Republic of Korea who has his/her habitual residence in the Republic of Korea, they may report a divorce by agreement under the laws of the Republic of Korea.

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International judicial divorce ■ •A divorce decree rendered by a foreign court is effective in the Republic of Korea if the conditions of the Civil Procedure Act are met. Therefore, any person who intends to report a divorce based on a divorce decree rendered by a foreign court shall attach a certified copy of the divorce decree, a certificate of the finality of judgment, and their translations.

Birth & Death Reports

Birth report A child born between foreigners in the Republic of Korea may receive a birth certificate from the competent embassy. A parent shall be issued the child’s passport within 30 days from the date of birth and apply for the child’s visa at the Immigration Office.

※ Documents required for visa: Parents’ IDS, birth certificate issued by the embassy, two photos, and application fee (You may be requested to submit additional documents depending on the type of visas. Contact the Immigration Contact Center ( ☎ 1345) for further details.)

Death report If a registered foreigner has died, his/her spouse, parent, any person prescribed under Article 89 (1) of the Immigration Act, or the owner or the manager of the building or land where the foreigner died shall file a report of death with the Immigration Office or its branch office having jurisdiction over the place of stay, attaching the deceased foreigner’s alien registration certificate and medical certificate, post-mortem examination report, or other documents proving his/her death, within 14 days from the date on which the reporter recognized his/her death or within 30 days from the date on which the foreigner died. Documents required for repatriation of the remains of the deceased ■ • Repatriation of the body of the deceased to his/her country Visit an airline agency and fill out air waybill → Air waybill issued Submit the required → documents to the airline (certificate of transfer of the remains or post-mortem examination report, certificate of embalming, and embassy’s confirmation) • Repatriation of ashes to the country of the deceased You need one of the following among a death certificate, post-mortem examination report, or embassy’s confirmation, for a security check for carry-on luggage. Contact the airline to ask about the documents required for carrying out a body.

Legal Seal

A legal seal is a stamp registered in a government office. It is generally used to check the identity of the owner. In the Republic of Korea, a legal seal is required for legal activities, such as the exercise of property rights including real estate contracts, delegation of rights, and lawsuits. A foreigner who has completed alien registration may be issued a certificate of personal seal impression by reporting his/her legal seal.

New registration of legal seal •An y person who wants to register his/her legal seal shall visit the competent Gu Office (having jurisdiction over his/her address written on the alien registration certificate) in person with his/her alien registration certificate, passport, and legal seal to be registered. •In principle, the English name written on the alien registration certificate shall be used for a legal seal. However, Chinese or Korean letters may be used for a legal seal. If the English name is too long, a legal seal shall include the family name, and the given name may be engraved as his/her initials. The size of a legal seal shall not exceed 7mm in width and 30mm in length. •Any Korean national residing abroad who has a report card of the domestic place of residence shall visit the Community Service Center having jurisdiction over his/her address.

Application for a certificate of personal seal impression Any foreigner who intends to apply for a certificate of personal seal impression shall present his/her ID (alien registration certificate). A Korean national residing abroad who has reported his/her place of residence shall present his/her report card of the domestic place of residence and passport. A certificate of personal seal impression shall not be issued if the period of stay written on the ID expires. In this case, the applicant shall extend the period of stay first before applying for a certificate of personal seal impression.

Tax

Taxes of the Republic of Korea are classified into income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, gift tax, value added tax, customs duty, residence tax, automobile tax, etc. The National Tax Service (income tax, corporate tax, inheritance tax, etc.) and the Tax Collection Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Government (residence tax, property tax, and automobile tax) handle tax affairs. Income earners and year-end settlement Year-end settlement is a system to determine the total income taxes imposed on a worker by calculating his/her earned Online consulting income during the taxable period (January 1 - December 31 of every year). An employer shall deduct Customer Center for Foreigners the items subject to income tax deduction (medical expenses, insurance premiums, and educational expenses) from the earned income for the year for an employee, and then calculate the assessed tax amount of global income considering the final calculation result as the tax base of global income. After the taxes are deducted under the Income Tax Act and the Restriction of Special Taxation Act, the already paid withholding income tax of the year is taken away and then the difference is withheld. (Year-end settlement consulting service for foreigners, Online consulting, Customer Center for Foreigners)

Year-end settlement consulting service for foreigners

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Refund and additional collection ■ If the annual total of monthly withholding taxes imposed by a withholding agent is higher than the decided tax amount of the year-end settlement, the income earner can receive the difference as a tax refund through the year-end settlement. If the withholding taxes are less than the actual taxes, he/she shall pay the difference through the yearend settlement. Year-end settlement procedure ■ Employees shall submit an income tax deduction application form and income tax deduction materials (receipts) required for year-end settlement to the company in January of the following year.

※ You can obtain income tax deduction materials via the website of the Year-end Settlement Simplification Service of the National Tax Service (www.hometax.go.kr). Final report on global income tax People subject to global income tax report ■ •If any foreigner has other income aside from earned income under an employment contract (e.g. appearance fees, etc.) or earns business income (such as lecture fees earned after teaching a language at a private educational institute without an employment relationship), he/she shall file a final report on global income tax with the National Tax Service District Office having jurisdiction over his/her address from May 1 to May 31 of the following year. •If any withholding agent has not made the year-end settlement or any employee who quit his/her job has omitted the deducted amount from the year-end settlement, he/she shall file a final report on global income tax. If he/she has made the year-end settlement when he/she has withholding earned income only, he/she shall not have to report global income tax. Refund of global income tax ■ If a taxpayer has paid more taxes than he/she was supposed to pay after filing a final report on global income tax, he/she may get a tax refund. The refund shall be deposited in his/her designated account around July 1 (national tax) and August 20 (local income tax).

Special taxation for foreign workers If a foreign worker files an application for a single tax rate with the withholding agent or the head of the tax office having jurisdiction over his/her address when making the year-end settlement or reporting global income tax according to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act, the single tax rate of 19% may be applied to the foreign worker. In this case, he/ she however shall not receive benefits from non-taxation, income tax deduction, and tax deductions when calculating the tax base and the tax amount.

Non-taxation/tax exemptions for native-speaking professors (instructors) If a foreigner who is from a country that has concluded the non-taxation/tax exemption convention for earned income taxes of native-speaking professors (instructors) under the tax treaty meets the conditions prescribed by the tax treaty between the country and the Republic of Korea, he/she may receive non-taxation/tax exemption benefits of earned income tax.

Conditions of non-taxation/tax exemption ■ •Only native-speaking professors (instructors) who are staying in the Republic of Korea with an invitation not exceeding two years from a college, university, school, or educational institution accredited by the government for lecturing or research may receive non-taxation/tax exception benefits of earned income tax. • In addition, native-speaking professors (instructors) shall submit a certificate of residence issued by the taxation authorities of their countries (e.g., IRS of the U.S., National Tax Agency of Japan, etc.) to a withholding agent so that the withholding agent (school) can apply for non-taxation/tax exemption of earned income tax to the National Tax Service District Office. •If a certificate of residence is not attached to an application for non-taxation/tax exemption or an application for non-taxation/tax exemption is not submitted, the taxpayer shall not receive tax exemption benefits. However, if the taxpayer submits a certificate of residence later, he/she may receive a withholding tax refund. •The tax exemption conditions and requirements vary depending on what countries concluded a treaty with the Republic of Korea. How to check: www.nts.go.kr → Resources Tax Law/Treaty Tax Treaty →

→

Tax affairs division National Tax Service ※ www.nts.go.kr [Korean and English], ☎ 126 [Korean], 1588-0560 [English] Tax Collection Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Government ※ etax.seoul.go.kr [Korean and English], Dasan Seoul Call Center ☎ 120 [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Mongolian, and Vietnamese]

Non-smoking Policy

The Seoul Metropolitan Government restricts smoking to certain areas so as to prevent damage from second-hand smoke. A person who smokes in a non-smoking area shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding one hundred thousand won. A manager of a non-smoking area who does not attach a sign or sticker indicating the non-smoking area shall be punished by an administrative fine not exceeding 5 million won. Non-smoking areas Indoor areas ■ •Public organizations, schools, facilities for juveniles, medical institutions, restaurants, public baths, business providing access to games, billiard halls, golf courses, sports facilities, daycare centers, libraries, tourist accommodations, social welfare facilities, comic book rental stores, etc.

Outdoor areas ■

Pets

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Within 10m of the exits of subway stations, plazas, bus stations, taxi stands, parks, gas/petrol stations, school clean-up zones, pedestrian paths next to the river, children’s playgrounds, special tourist zones, some streets, and other areas with a non-smoking sign (Non-smoking areas may vary depending on the Gu.)

The owner of a dog two months old or older shall register the animal with the Si/Gun/Gu Office. The owner may make a reservation for animal registration via the website of the Animal Protection Management System (www.animal.go.kr) operated by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency. Contact the animal-related division of the competent Gu Office or Dasan Seoul Call Center ( ☎ 120) to apply for TNR for cats. Disposal of the carcasses of animals When an animal dies at an animal clinic ■ Dead animals shall be deemed medical waste and collected and incinerated by a medical waste treatment company. When an animal dies at any other place except animal clinics ■ •Dead animals shall be cremated at a pet crematorium or dumped in a garbage bag. (The carcasses of animals are classified as household waste.) •You may use a pet cremation service.

※ It is illegal to bury the carcass of an animal in the ground. If you own land, you may legally bury the carcass of an animal after digging an one-meter-deep or deeper hole in the ground. An overseas trip with a pet •You may take your pet abroad after going through the quarantine procedures. In this case, your pet shall be vaccinated against some diseases. You should prepare your pet’s medical certificate, certificate of vaccination, and other documents required by the countries of departure, stop, and destination. • Contact the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency for further information of the export and import quarantine procedures of dogs or cats. (www.qia.go.kr/livestock/qua/livestock_outforeign_hygiene_inf.jsp) [Korean and English]

Law & Order

Civil action What to do when you are involved in a traffic accident ■ • When a traffic accident occurs, the driver and passengers shall stop the car immediately, take proper measures necessary to provide assistance to casualties, and report to the nearest police substation or police station without delay. •Information to be reported includes ① the place where the accident occurs, the ② number of casualties and the extent of any injuries, ③ items damaged and the extent of such damage, and ④ other measures taken. •If any person witnesses a hit-and-run accident, the witness shall take measures necessary to provide assistance to the victims and call 112 to report the accident, including all relevant information such as the getaway car’s license plate number, model, color, etc. Emergency treatment ■ •If anyone is injured by a traffic accident, you should send the patient to the nearest hospital with the help of pedestrians. If the patient is unconscious, you should remove blood or vomit from his/her mouth to ensure an unblocked airway. You should do cardiac massage or CPR for a patient who is not breathing. •If a patient has a broken bone, just leave the patient alone for his/her safety. It may worsen the patient’s condition if he/she moves. Wait for an ambulance and do not touch the broken bone.

Check for cardiac arrest

Give two resuscitation breaths

Ask others for help and to call 119

Repeat check, compressions, and artificial respiration

※ Source : Korea Association of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Push straight down on the chest 30 times

Recovery position

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Criminal action Drug abuse ■ •Any person who has not obtained legal permission for using or handling narcotics, etc., shall not engage in any of the following: Cultivation of plants that are used as raw materials for narcotic drugs and any act of holding, possessing, using, transporting, managing, exporting, importing, manufacturing, preparing, administrating, receiving, trading, assisting in the trade of, or giving narcotics or psychotropic drugs. Any person who violates these regulations shall be punished by imprisonment with labor. Sexual assault ■ • Sexual assault includes any act relating to sex trafficking such as prostitution or sexual violence, etc. relating to physical, verbal, and psychological violence such as sexual molestation including rape, sexual harassment, indecent exposure, etc. All types of sexual assault shall be sternly punished under the laws.

Public order •Turn off your cell phone or put it in silent mode in public places. In particular, the light of the cell phone may be disturb others at a movie theater or concert hall. You should turn off your cell phone in such places. •You should park your car in designated areas only. Illegal parking may obstruct traffic and you may face an administrative fine. •Do not drive drunk. Fasten your seat belt when you get in a car. •In a multi-unit building, you should always be careful not to bother your neighbors with noises that include kids running, doors, or barking dogs. In addition, do not use a washing machine, vacuum, exercise equipment, etc., early in the morning or late at night.

Q We are a foreign couple and had a baby in Korea. I would like to know about the birth report procedure.

You should receive a birth certificate from the hospital and file a birth report with the embassy of your country. Then, apply for the passport of your child. After receiving the passport, you should apply for your child’s visa and alien registration certificate to the Immigration Office within 30 days from the date of birth.

Q My husband with U.S. nationality passed away two weeks ago. What should I do to report his death, and can I hold an American-style funeral in Korea?

You should receive a death report from the hospital and submit it to the U.S. Embassy. The embassy will give you information about funeral service companies and repatriation to the U.S.

Q One of my acquaintances ask me to lend him some money. He is a reliable person, but I’m still worried. What should I do?

If you intend to lend someone money, you should draw up two copies of a promissory note, and each copy should be kept by the creditor and the debtor. A promissory note should clearly specify the loan amount, interest, and date and method of repayment. In addition, it should include the personal information of the creditor and the debtor, and both parties should sign it.

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11 OTHER INFORMATION

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Hospitals Community Health Centers Libraries Banks Foreign Cultural Centers in Korea Seoul Capital Area Subway Map Support Center for Foreign Residents Embassies in Korea District (Gu) Offices Useful Contact Numbers Emergency and Other Contact Numbers

Hospitals

The Catholic University of Korea

10, 63-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Yeouido St. Mary’s Seoul Hospital

Seoul National 101, Daehak-ro, University Hospital Jongno-gu, Seoul

Severance Hospital of Yonsei

50-1, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, University Health Seoul System

Gangnam Severance Hospital Of Yonsei University Health System

Hanyang University Seoul Hospital

102, Heukseok-ro

Chung-Ang University Hospital Dongjak-gu, Seoul

www.cmcsungmo.or.kr/ [Korean, and English]

www.snuh.org [Korean, English, Chinese

sev.severance.healthcare/ [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic]

gs.severance.healthcare/gs/ index.do

211, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul [Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Arabic]

www.amc.seoul.kr/ Asan Medical 88, Olympic-ro 43-gil, [Korean, English, Chinese, Center Songpa-gu, Seoul Japanese, Russian, Mongolian, and Arabic] www.samsunghospital.com Samsung Medical 81, Irwon-ro, [Korean, English, Chinese, Center Gangnam-gu, Seoul and Russian]

222-1, Wangsimni-ro, seoul.hyumc.com Seongdong-gu, Seoul

[Korean, English, Chinese, and 02-2290-8114 Russian]

Soonchunhyang 59, Daesagwan-ro, www.schmc.ac.kr/seoul/index.do University Yongsan-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English] Hospital Seoul

Kyung Hee 23, Kyungheedae-ro, med.khmc.or.kr/main.do University Medical Dongdaemun-gu, [Korean, English, Chinese, Center Seoul The Catholic www.cmcseoul.or.kr University of Korea 222, Banpo-daero, [Korean, English, Chinese, Seoul St. Mary’s Seocho-gu, Seoul Japanese, Russian, and Arabic] Hospital

Japanese, and Russian]

ch.cauhs.or.kr [Korean, Chinese, English, Russian, and Mongolian]

Community Health Centers

District

Gangnam-gu

Gangdong-gu

Gangseo-gu

Gangbuk-gu

Gwangjin-gu

Gwanak-gu

Guro-gu

Geumcheon-gu

Nowon-gu

Dobong-gu

www.kuh.ac.kr Konkuk University 120-1, Neungdong-ro, [Korean, Chinese, English, Medical Center Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Japanese, Russian, and Mongolian]

Address

Website

health.gangnam.go.kr [Korean, Chinese, English

668, Seolleung-ro Gangnam-gu, Seoul Japanese, and Russian]

health.gangdong.go.kr/health/ site/main/home

45, Seongnae-ro, Gangdong-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English]

www.gangseo.seoul.kr/health/ 561, Gonghang-daero, index Gangseo-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English]

www.ehealth.or.kr

897, Hancheon-ro, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul [Korean]

117, Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Japanese]

www.gwanak.go.kr/site/health/ main.do [Korean, and English]

145, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

66, Gurojungang-ro www.guro.go.kr/health/index.do 28-gil, [Korean, English, and Chinese] Guro-gu, Seoul www.geumcheon.go.kr/ 70, Siheung-daero 73-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul health/ [Korean]

www.nowon.kr/health/ [Korean, and English]

437, Nohae-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul

health.dobong.go.kr [Korean]

117, Banghak-ro 3-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul

145, Cheonho-daero, www.ddm.go.kr/health/index.do Dongdaemun-gu Dongdaemun-gu, [Korean] Seoul

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www.gwangjin.go.kr/health/ [Korean, Chinese, English, and 02-450-1422

02-2127-5365~6

42, Jangseungbaegi-ro www.dongjak.go.kr/healthcare Dongjak-gu 10-gil, Dongjak-gu, [Korean, Chinese, English, and 02-820-1423 Seoul

Japanese]

District

212, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mapo-gu

248, Yeonhui-ro

Seodaemun-gu

Seongdong-gu

63, Hwarang-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Seongbuk-gu

326, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Songpa-gu

123, Dangsan-ro

www.mapo.go.kr/site/health/ home [Korean]

www.seocho.go.kr/site/sh/ Seocho-gu Nambusunhwan-ro, main.do Seocho-gu, Seoul

[Korean]

www.sdm.go.kr/health/ Seodaemun-gu, Seoul [Korean]

10, Majang-ro 23-gil, www.sd.go.kr/health/index.do Seongdong-gu, Seoul [Korean]

www.sb.go.kr/bogunso/ mainPage.do [Korean]

www.songpa.go.kr/ehealth/ [Korean, and English]

02-330-1801~2

02-2147-2000, 3450

www.ydp.go.kr/health/ Yeongdeungpo-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu, [Korean, English, Chinese, and 02-2670-3114 Seoul

339, Mokdongseo-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

Yangcheon-gu

Jongno-gu

Jung-gu

Jungnang-gu

Libraries

Library

Seoul Metropolitan 110, Sejong-daero, Library Jung-gu, Seoul

Japanese]

www.yangcheon.go.kr/health/ health/main.do [Korean, English, and Chinese]

150, Noksapyeong- Yongsan-gu daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 195, Eunpyeong-ro, www.ep.go.kr/health/index.do Eunpyeong-gu Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul [Korean]

www.yongsan.go.kr/health/ [Korean]

36, Jahamun-ro 19-gil, www.jongno.go.kr/healthMain.do 02-2148-3520, Jongno-gu, Seoul

[Korean]

16, Dasan-ro 39-gil, www.junggu.seoul.kr/health/ 02-3396-5555 Jung-gu, Seoul

[Korean]

www.jungnang.go.kr/health/ 179, Bonghwasan-ro, main.do Jungnang-gu, Seoul [Korean, Chinese, English, Japanese, and Vietnamese]

Address

Website

lib.seoul.go.kr [Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese]

02-2199-8012~3

Contact

02-120, 02-2133-0300

Library

www.nl.go.kr [Korean, and English]

National Library of 201, Banpo-daero, Korea Seocho-gu, Seoul

www.nanet.go.kr

National Assembly 1, Uisadang-daero, Library Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul [Korean, and English]

Namsan Public 109, Sowol-ro, Library Yongsan-gu, Seoul

nslib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Gangseo Public 29, Deungchon-ro 51na-gil, gslib.sen.go.kr/gslib/index.do Library Gangseo-gu, Seoul

[Korean]

Yangcheon Public 113, Mokdongseo-ro, Library Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

yclib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Gocheok Public 31, Gocheok-ro 45-gil, Library Guro-gu, Seoul Mapo 16, Hongik-ro 2-gil, Lifelong Learning Mapo-gu, Seoul Center Yeongdeungpo 10, Beodeunaru-ro 15-gil, Lifelong Learning Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul Center

gclib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

mpllc.sen.go.kr [Korean]

ydpllc.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Dongjak Public 94, Jangseungbaegi-ro, Library Dongjak-gu, Seoul

djlib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Seodaemun Public 412, Moraenae-ro, Library Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

sdmlib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Yongsan Public 160, Duteopbawi-ro, Library Yongsan-gu, Seoul

yslib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Jongno Public 15-14, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Library Jongno-gu, Seoul

jnlib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

Children’s Public 7, Sajik-ro 9-gil, Library Jongno-gu, Seoul

childlib.sen.go.kr [Korean]

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02-6712-7533~4

02-823-6417~9

Visit the website of Seoul Metropolitan Library (lib.seoul.go.kr/slibsrch/main) for further information of libraries in Seoul. ※ Banks

Bank

KB Kookmin Bank

Shinhan Bank

Woori Bank

Website

The Bank of Korea www.bok.or.kr [Korean and English]

www.kbstar.com [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

www.shinhan.com [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

www.wooribank.com

1599-5000, 1588-5000 [Korea, English, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, and Filipino] 1599-2288 (for foreigners only)

Contact

1588-9999 1599-4477 (for foreigners only)

Bank

KEB Hana Bank

IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea) Vietnamese, and Indonesian]

NH Bank

Citi Bank

HSBC

Foreign Cultural Centers in Korea

Name

New Zealand Centre for Culture and Education

Russia Culture Center

Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 1, Gwangjang-ro, Culture Promotion Gwangjin-gu, Seoul Center

Saudi Arabian Cultural 37, Daesagwan-ro 11-gil, Mission Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Goethe-Institut

Institut Francais

Azerbaijan Culture Center

Israel Culture Center

Turkey Istanbul Culture Center

Italy Culture Center

China Cultural Center

British Council

www.kebhana.com [Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese]

www.ibk.co.kr [Korean, English, Chinese

www.nonghyup.com [Korean and English]

www.citibank.co.kr [Korean and English]

www.hsbc.co.kr [Korean and English]

Address

Website

117, Bundangnaegok-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam- www.nzc.co.kr/ si, Gyeonggi-do

18, Insadong 4-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

www.facebook.com/ russiacenter.kr

www.mongolcenter.org 02-446-4199

132, Sowol-ro, Yongsan- gu, Seoul

www.goethe.de/seoul 02-2021-2800

43-12, Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

kr.ambafrance-culture.org/ 02-3149-4300

305, Gangnam-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

23, Seocho-daero 74-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul

www.ilculture.or.kr

12, Teheran-ro 26-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

blog.naver.com/koreatulip 02-3452-8182

98, Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

iicseoul.esteri.it/ko/

23-1, Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

www.cccseoul.org

19, Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

www.britishcouncil.kr

1588-1111, 1599-1111 +82-42-520-2500

1566-2566, 1588-2588

Contact

Seoul Capital Area Subway Map

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Support Center for Foreign Residents

Global centers ■

Name Seoul Global Center 38, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Seoul Foreign 40, Dosin-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Resident Center Seoul Yeonnam Global 3F, Suseong Building, 219, Village Center Donggyo-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul Gangnam Global Yeoksam 1 Culture Center, 16, Village Center Yeoksam-ro 7-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul Seorae Global 3F, Jeon Building, 28, Village Center Seorae-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul Itaewon Global # 504, Hannam Building, 211, Village Center Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Ichon Global Village # 304, Hangang Shopping Center, Center 224, Ichon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Seongbuk Global 134, Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Village Center Seoul

Geumcheon Global 116, Gasan-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Village Center Seoul

Invest Seoul ■

Name Invest Seoul (Jongro)

Global Migrant Center ■

Name Seongdong Global 47-1, Muhak-ro 6-gil, Migrant Center Seongdong-gu, Seoul Geumcheon Global 129, Gasan-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Migrant Center Seoul Seongbuk Global Migrant Center Seongbuk-gu, Seoul Yangcheon Global 59, Mokdongdong-ro 12-gil, Migrant Center Yangcheon-gu, Seoul Eunpyeong Global 14-26, Eunpyeong-ro 21-gil, Migrant Center Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul Gangdong Global Migrant Center Gangdong-gu, Seoul

global.seoul.go.kr

38, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

investseoul.org

Address

Website www.smwc.or.kr www.gmwc.or.kr

23, Opaesan-ro 16-gil

www.sbmwc.or.kr www.shinmok.or.kr/ business/employee.php nokbeon.or.kr/migrant- workers-center

56, Seongan-ro 13-gil

www.gdcenter.co.kr 02-478-0126

Contact global.seoul.go.kr 02-2075-4180 global.seoul.go.kr 02-2229-4900 global.seoul.go.kr 02-6406-8151~3 global.seoul.go.kr 02-3423-7960~2 global.seoul.go.kr 02-2155-8949 global.seoul.go.kr 02-2199-8883~5 global.seoul.go.kr 02-796-2018 global.seoul.go.kr 02-2241-6381~4 02-2627-2884 (2881~7)

Contact 02-6361-4120

Contact 02-2282-7974 02-868-5208 02-911-2884 02-2643-0808 02-359-3410

Family Support Center ■

District

Gangseo-gu

Gwanak-gu Guro-gu Geumcheon-gu

Dobong-gu Dongdaemun-gu

Mapo-gu

Seocho-gu

4F, Gomdallae Culture Welfare Center, 50, Gangseo-ro 5-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul 02-2606-2037

Gangbuk-gu 2F, 6, Hancheon-ro 129-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul Gwangjin-gu 5F, 17, Achasan-ro 24-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 3F, Kim Sam-jun Multicultural Center, 35, Sillim-ro 3-gil, Gwanak-gu, Seoul Guro-gu Family Center 35 Uma 2-gil, Guro-gu, Seoul 1F, Geumcheon-gu Family Center, 40, Geumha-ro 11-gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul Nowon-gu 94, Dongil-ro 173ga-gil, Nowon-gu, Seoul

2F, Dobong-gu Hall Dobong-gu Family Center, 552, Dobong-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul 02-995-6800 7F, Dasarang Welfare Center, 521, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul 02-957-1073

Dongjak-gu 3F, 63-26, Dongjak-daero 29-gil, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

B2, (right side of) Hapjeong Office Building, 19 Yanghwa-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 02-3142-5482 Seodaemun-gu 244, Jeungga-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 5F, Seocho-gu Family Center, 10-20 Bangbae-ro 10-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul Seongdong-gu 9, Muhak-ro 6-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

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02-375-7530 02-576-2851 02-3395-9445 Seongbuk-gu # 102, Korea University Lyceum, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul 02-3290-1660 Songpa-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu Yangcheon-gu Yongsan-gu Eunpyeong-gu

Jongno-gu Jung-gu

12, Macheon-ro 41-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul 4F, Yeongdeungpo-gu Family Center, 24-5, Yeongdeungpo-ro 84-gil, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 3F, Administrative Complex Town, 53 Nambusunhwan-ro 83-gil, Yangcheon-gu, Seou

3F, Yongsan-gu Family Center, 224-19 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu Seoul 02-792-9174 (Sidewalk in front of) Lotte Mall, 1050 Tongil-ro, Eunpyeong- gu, Eunpyeong-gu Cultural Exchange Center 2F, Changsin Resident Common Facility, Jongno-gu Healthy Family Multicultural Family Support Center, 29, Jongno 53-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

10F, 460, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Jungnang-gu 369, Yongmasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

Embassies in Korea

Asia ■

Nation

Nepal

129, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Malaysia

95, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Mongolia

17, Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Bangladesh

39, Dongho-ro 10-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sri Lanka Singapore

101, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

India

380, Yeouidaebang-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Indonesia Japan

27, Myeongdong 2-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

China

53, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kazakhstan

42, Daesagwan-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Thailand

169 Dosan-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Pakistan

123, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Vietnam

80, Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Philippines

133, Jahamun-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Brunei Cambodia Laos

seoul.thaiembassy.org/kr pkembassy.or.kr vietnamembassy-seoul.org/ Monday through Thursday, Contact: 02-738-2318

www.philembassy-seoul. com

Contact: 02-790-1078 55, Sejong-daero, Jung- www.evisa.gov.kh/ gu, Seoul Tel. 02-3785-1041 30-4, Daesagwan-ro 11- laoembseoul.blogspot.com Monday through Friday, gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Contact: 02-796-1713/4

Business hours Monday through Thursday, 9:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

10:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

9:30am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday through Friday, 09:00am - 12:00pm (Except Wednesday) Monday through Friday, 09:00am - 3:00pm

Myanmar

Uzbekistan

90, Dokseodang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Democratic 109, Mapo-daero, Republic of Mapo-gu, Seoul Timor-Leste

Afghanistan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Europe ■

Nation

Netherlands

Norway

Denmark

German

Russia

Belgium

Belarus

Serbia

12, Hannam-daero 28-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-790-3814

99 Donhwamun-ro 11ga- korea.mfa.uz/ gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-574-6554

Contact: 02-793-3535

Contact: 02-797-6151

Kyrgyz 16-10, Seobinggo-ro 91ra- mfa.gov.kg/ru Republic gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Contact: 02-379-0951/2

219, UN Village-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

www.mfa.tj/ko/korea Contact: 02-792-2535

62, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Address

21-15, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

www.netherlandsandyou.nl/

21-15, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

www.norway.no/ en/south-korea

416, Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

sydkorea.um.dk/ko

416, Hangang-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

seoul.diplo.de/

43, Seosomun-ro 11-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

korea-seoul.mid.ru/

12, Itaewon-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

diplomatie.belgium.be/en/

51, Itaewon-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

korea.mfa.gov.by/ko

55, Sejong-daero, Jung- gu, Seoul

www.seoul.mfa.gov.rs

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korea.tmembassy.gov.tm/ko Monday through Friday, Contact: 02-796-9975

09:00am - 6:00pm

Business hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

10, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Sweden

77, Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Switzerland

17, Hannam-daero 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Spain

28, Hannam-daero 10-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Slovakia

Ireland

63, Itaewon-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Azerbaijan

United 24, Sejong-daero 19-gil, Kingdom Jung-gu, Seoul

Austria

98, Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Italy

Czech 50, Jong-ro 1-gil, Republic Jongno-gu, Seoul

13, Changdeokgung 1-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Portugal

20-1, Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Poland

43-12, Seosomun-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

France

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Finland

58, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Hungary

102-8, Hannam-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Bulgaria

www.swedenabroad.com

www.eda.admin.ch/seoul

www.exteriores.gob.es/

Contact: 02-794-3981

42, Jong-ro 1-gil, Jongno- www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/ Monday through Friday, gu, Seoul

republic-of-korea

seoul.mfa.gov.az

www.gov.uk/world/ organisations/british- embassy-seoul.ko

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, www.bmeia.gv.at/kr/ Seoul

botschaft/seoul.html

ambseoul.esteri.it/it

www.mzv.cz/seoul Contact: 02-725-6765

Contact: 02-3675-2251

www.gov.pl/web/hanguk

www.ambafrance-kr.org

www.finland.or.kr

szoul.mfa.gov.hu/kor

Contact: 02-794-8625

9:00am - 5:00pm

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 5:15pm Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Weekdays, 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed on Monday)

Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Romania Ukraine 40, Dongho-ro 20na-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Republic of 29, Hannam-daero Turkiye

86, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul (Rome) 19, Jahamun-ro 26-gil, Vatican Jongno-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-729-1400 Contact: 02-736-5725

50, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

seoul.mae.ro Contact: 02-797-4924

21, Itaewon-ro 45-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

korea.mfa.gov.ua/ua seul.be.mfa.gov.tr

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www2.mfa.gov.lv/seoul/vestnieciba Monday through Friday, Latvia 36-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Contact: 02-2022-3800 09:00am - 5:00pm Republic of 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Contact: 0507-1360-3502 Lithuania Seoul Republic of Estonia Jung-gu, Seoul

Georgia Croatia

North America ■

Nation United States 188, Sejong-daero, of America Jongno-gu, Korea

Canada

Latin America and Caribbean ■

Nation

416, Hangang-daero

seoul.mfa.ee Contact: 02-6077-3700

30, Itaewon-ro 27-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-792-7118/7171

97, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-310-9660

21, Jeongdong-gil, Jung- gu, Seoul

www.korea.gc.ca

Address

Website

73, Sejong-daero, Jung-

Business hours Monday through Friday, 09:00am - 11:15am Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm Dominican Republic gu, Seoul 6, Yulgok-ro, Jongno- embamex.sre.gob.mx/ Monday through Friday, Mexico gu, Seoul

Venezuela

Brazil Uruguay

www.embadom.or.kr

corea www.instagram.com/ embavekor/ Contact: 02-732-1536 73, Cheongwadae-ro, www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/ Monday through Friday, Jongno-gu, Seoul 97, Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, www.mrree.gub.uy Seoul

149, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

embaixada-seul

9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:00pm

9:00am - 1:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm

Chile

Costa Rica 55, Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul 206, Noksapyeong- Argentina daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Paraguay

Colombia Republic of 47, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Ecuador Seoul Republic of El 55, Sejong-daero, Jung- Salvador gu, Seoul 55, Sejong-daero, Jung- Guatemala gu, Seoul 11, Cheonggyecheon- Honduras ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Panama

55, Sejong-daero, Jung- gu, Seoul

Peru Plurinational 55, Sejong-daero, State of Bolivia Jung-gu, Seoul Republic of 10, Sowol-ro, Jung-gu, Nicaragua Seoul

Africa ■

Nation Republic of Ghana

239, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Republic of Gabong Nigeria

1, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, corea.embajada.gov.co Seoul

Monday through Friday, Contact: 02-720-1369 09:00am - 4:00pm www.cancilleria.gob.ec/ Contact: 02-753-3432 - Contact: 02-771-7582 Contact: 02-738-8402 49 Gyeonghuigung-gil, panama.embaseoul.kr/ Monday through Friday, Jongno-gu, Seoul Contact: 02-734-8610 9:00am - 5:00pm Contact: 02-757-1736/7

www.embolcorea.com/ Monday through Friday, Contact: 02-318-1767 09:00am - 5:00pm Contact: 02-6272-1670

Address

Website 120, Dokseodang-ro, ghanaembassy-southkorea. Monday through Friday, Yongsan-gu, Seoul com

Contact : 02-793-9575

13, Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

www.nigerianembassy.or.kr Republic of 104, Dokseodang-ro, www.southafrica- South Africa Yongsan-gu, Seoul embassy.or.kr

Business hours

9:00am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm Monday through Thursday, 8:00am - 4:45pm Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

Republic of Rwanda

Zimbabwe

Kenya

Republic of Cote 55, Sejong-daero, d’Ivoire Jung-gu, Seoul

Democratic Republic of the Congo Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Republic of Sudan

Republic of Senegal

Republic of Sierra Leone

Republic of Angola

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Republic of Zambia

Tanzania

Oceania ■

Nation

New Zealand

Republic of the 81 Sambong-ro, Marshall Islands Jongno-gu, Seoul

5 Hoenamu-ro 41-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

www.rwandainkorea.gov.rw/

12, Samjeon-ro 8-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul

www.zimbabwe.or.kr/rb -

38, Hoenamu-ro 44-gil, Yongsan-gu, www.kenya-embassy.or.kr Seoul

Contact: 02-3785-0561

73-1 Hoenamu-ro

Contact: 02-722-7958

12, Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-793-8692

97, Toegye-ro, Jung- gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-745-5554

42-20 Itaewon-ro 19-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

14, Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-792-8463

20 Hoenamu-ro 44- gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-790-9766

51 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-793-1961

97 Toegye-ro, Jung- gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-793-7007

Address

Website

21-15, Jeongdong- gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

www.mfat.govt.nz

Contact: 02-6951-3181

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www.sierra-leone.or.kr/ko/ Monday through Friday, Contact: 02-792-8911/2

09:00am - 5:00pm

Monday through Friday, 09:00am - 5:00pm

Business hours

62 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Fiji

1, Jong-ro, Jongno- gu, Seoul

Australia

Middle East ■

Nation

Address 5, Hoenamu-ro 41-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Lebanon Islamic 45, Jangmun-ro, Republic of Iran Yongsan-gu, Seoul

11, Cheonggyecheon- ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Israel

34, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Kuwait

9, Saemunan-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Oman

48, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Qatar

37, Noksapyeong-

Contact: 02-792-6396

southkorea.embassy.gov.au/

Website seoul.mfa.gov.lb blog.naver.com/irembassy Monday through Friday, Contact: 02-793-7751

seoul.mfa.gov.il/

Contact: 02-749-3688 Contact: 02-790-2431 Contact: 02-798-2444 embassies.mofa.gov.sa/ Saudi Arabia daero 26-gil, Yongsan- sites/SouthKorea/AR/ gu, Seoul Pages/default.aspx

Business hours Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm

9:00am – 5:00pm Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm

www.algerianemb.or.kr Contact: 02-749-0787 Contact: 02-793-6249 Contact: 02-797-6001

11:00am - 4:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 3:00pm

Tunisia

Jordan

Iraq

District (Gu) Offices

Gu

Jongno-gu

Jung-gu

150, Noksapyeong- Yongsan-gu daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Seongdong-gu

Gwangjin-gu

Dongdaemun- gu

Jungnang-gu

Seongbuk-gu

Gangbuk-gu

Dobong-gu

8, Jangmun-ro 6-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-790-4334

6, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Contact: 02-318-2897/8

55, Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

mofa.gov.iq/seoul/en/

Address

Website

www.jongno.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

36, Jongno-1gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

www.junggu.seoul.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian] yongsan.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese

17, Changgyeonggung- ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

270, Gosanja-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul

www.gwangjin.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

117, Jayang-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

145, Cheonho-daero, www.ddm.go.kr Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul

[Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

www.jungnang.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

179, Bonghwasan-ro, Jungnang-gu, Seoul

www.sb.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

168, Bomun-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

www.gangbuk.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

13, Dobong-ro 89-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul

www.dobong.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese]

656, Madeul-ro, Dobong-gu, Seoul

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Contact (Holiday/Night- duty room)

02-2148-1114 (02-2148-1111)

02-2199-6114 Chinese, French, Spain, German, (02-2199-6300) and Vietnam] www.sd.go.kr 02-2286-5114 [Korean, English, Japanese, and (02-2286-5200) Chinese]

02-450-1114 (02-450-1300)

02-2127-5000 (02-2127-4000)

02-2094-0114 (02-2094-2094, 1112~4)

02-901-6114 (02-901-6111~3)

02-2091-2120, (2091)

Gu

Nowon-gu

196, Eunpyeong-ro, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul

Eunpyeong-gu

248, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Seodaemun-gu

212, World Cup-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul

Mapo-gu 105, Mokdongdong- Yangcheon-gu ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul

302, Hwagok-ro

Gangseo-gu

245, Gamasan-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul

Guro-gu 70, Siheung-daero 73- Geumcheon-gu gil, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul 123, Dangsan-ro, Yeongdeungpo- gu

161, Jangseungbaegi- ro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul

Dongjak-gu

145, Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul

Gwanak-gu

426, Hakdong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Gangnam-gu

326, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Songpa-gu

25, Seongnae-ro

Gangdong-gu

www.yangcheon.go.kr [Korean, English, and Chinese] www.gangseo.seoul.kr Gangseo-gu, Seoul [Korean and English]

www.guro.go.kr [Korean, English, and Chinese] www.geumcheon.go.kr [Korean, English, and Japanese] www.ydp.go.kr Yeongdeungpo-gu, [Korean, English, Japanese, and Seoul Chinese] www.dongjak.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

www.gwanak.go.kr [Korean and English] www.seocho.go.kr Seocho-gu Nambusunhwan-ro, [Korean, English, Japanese, Seocho-gu, Seoul Chinese, and French] www.gangnam.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, and Russian] www.songpa.go.kr [Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese]

www.gangdong.go.kr Gangdong-gu, Seoul [Korean and English]

02-3153-8115 (02-3153-8100) 02-2620-3114 (02-2620-3000)

02-2600-6114 (02-2600-6330) 02-860-2114, 2127~9 (02-860-2330) 02-2627-2114 (02-2627-2300, 2330)

02-2670-3114 (02-2670-3000) 02-820-1114 (02-820-1119) 02-879-5000 (02-879-6000, 7000)

02-2155-6114 (02-2155-6100~3) 02-3423-5114 (02-3423-6000~3)

02-2147-2000 (02-2147-2200~4) 02-3425-7200 (02-3425-5000)

Useful Contact Numbers

Organization

KEPCO electric report 123 Water utility report 121 Directory assistance 114 Weather forecasting 131

Organization Korean National Police Agency

Dasan Seoul Call Center 120 Korea Tourism Organization Tourist Information Center Language Volunteer Group BBB Korea (3-way interpretation)

Cyber terrorism report 118

Organization

City gas accident report 1544-4500

Social Welfare Service Call Center

Emergency and Other Contact Numbers

Contact 112

148 l 149

Organization

Contact

119 for emergency

119 Immigration Contact Center 1345

Danuri Helpline

Railway crime report 1588-7722 Women’s hotline 1366

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