Living in Korea As a Foreigner
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Living in Korea as a Foreigner
Ā This is a brief life guide for your life in Korea.
Ā It contains basic information about your daily life and where you can get language assistance.
CONTENTS
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1. Muticultural Family Support Center 05 2. Korea Support Center for Foreign 08 Workers 3. Online Korean Class 09 4. Korea Immigration&Integration 10 Program (Ministry of Justice) 5. Immigration Contact Center 12 6. HUG Korea 13 7. BBB Korea 14 8. Government Call Center 15 9. Support Center for Women's 16 Hotline 10. Tourist Information Center 17
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1. Alien Registration Card 18 2. Immigration Offices in Gangwon 19
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1. National Health Insurance Service 20 2. When you are sick(Hospitals) 23 3. Waste Disposal 26 4. Telecommunication 28 5. Banking 29 6. Transportation in Gangwon 31 Subway, Train / 31 Intercity Bus & Express Bus / 33 Airport / 35
7. Other Information 36 Electricity, Gas / 36 Emergency Calls / 36 Education / 36
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àHere, you can get language assistanceá
Organization Interpretation Education Consulting Information Multicultural Family Support Center Yes Yes Yes - Ʊ 1577-5432 Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers - Yes Yes - Ʊ 02-6900-8000 Online Korean Language Course - Yes - - http://ecamp.cyberkorea.ac.kr Immigration & Social Integration Network-Ministry of Justice - Yes - - www.socinet.go.kr Immigration Contact Cente - - - Yes Ʊ 1345 HUG Korea - - Yes - Ʊ 1577-0071 BBB Korea Yes - - - Ʊ 1588-5644 Government Call Center - - Yes - Ʊ 110 Support Center for Women's Hotline - - Yes - Ʊ 1577-1366 Tourist Information Center - - - Yes Ʊ 1330
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1. Multicultural Family Support Center Interpretation Korean Class Consulting
There are 14 MFSC offices in Gangwon province that provide support for marriage immigrants and their families living in Korea.
It provides Korean language class, consultation, translation & interpretation services. You can also get a ‘Life Guide Book’ with detailed information for your life in Korea in many languages.
It also supports the language development of children, and special education for the gifted. Various programs such as computer, confectionery, barista, etc. are available as well.
Some offices run visiting Korean classes, dispatching Korean teachers to muticultural households.
àMulticultural Family Support Center in Gangwoná Location Address Telephone Chuncheon 708 Hyoja-dong 251-8014~5 705 Myeongryun-2-dong Wonju 765-8135 (3F, Myeongryun Welfare Center) Gangneung 2F, 1167-14 Ponam-dong 648-3019 22-1 Cheongok-1-gil, Donghae 535-8378 808 Cheongok-dong 40 Bodeumi-gil, Jangseong-dong Taebaek 554-4003 (2F, Workers’ Welfare Center) Sokcho 234-2 Yeongrang-dong 638-3523 51-20 Sinjangdae-ri, Hongcheon 433-1915 Hongcheon-eup Hoengseong 46 Eosu-ro, Heongseong-eup 344-3458 12 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol-eup Yeongwol 372-4769 (4F, Yeongwol Welfare Center) 113-1 Ha-ri, Pyeongchang-eup Pyeongchang 332-2063~4 (2F, Pyeongchang Welfare Center) 16 Bongyang-7-gil, Jeongseon-eup Jeongseon 562-3458 (Jeongseon Welfare Center) Cheorwon 710-4 Sincherwon-ri, Galmal-eup 452-7800 239-7 Sang-ri, Yanggu-eup Yanggu 481-8663 (2F, Yanggu Welfare Center) 388 Nambuk-ri, Inje-eup Inje 462-3651 (1F, Haneul Naerin Center)
ü Residents living in Samcheok, Hwacheon, Goseong and Yangyang can use the centers in neighboring city & ,counties.(Samcheok ֣ Donghae, Hwacheon ֣ Chuncheon (GoseongÈYangyang ֣ Sokcho
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Darnuri Call Center (Ʊ1577-5432) As a portal site for multicultural families, it provides information about visa & nationality acquisition, education & employment, medical emergency service, welfare service for multicultural families, interpretation & translation services for marriage immigrants.
Ɯ Phone - 09:00~18:00 Mon.~Fri. - Service Language È Korean, Russian, Mongolian, Vietnamese, English, Japanese, Chinese, Cambodian, Thai, Tagalog
Ɯ Online - Darnuri Potal Community - www.liveinkorea.kr ƃ 1:1 Consultation
2. Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers Korean Class Consulting
To secure human rights and welfare of foreign workers, it provides consulting, education, free medical care information, etc. ü EmploymentÈrecruitment service is not provided.
Ā Consulting National pension, retirement allowance, acquisition of nationality, dealing with medical malpractice, etc. Ā &EVDBUJPO Korean, Computer, Taekwondo, Law, Safety, etc.
Ɯ Working hours - 09:00~18:00 Mon.~Fri. ü Some education programs are conducted on Sundays as well.
Ɯ Seoul Office (Ʊ02-6900-8000) - Address : 137-1 Garibong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul - Homepage : www.migrantok.org
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3. Online Korean Class Korean Class
Free online Korean language class is available at the 'Multi-cultural Family e-Learning Campaign' corner of the Cyber University of Korea.
Ɯ Homepage - http://ecamp.cyberkorea.ac.kr
Participating Ċ Member registration Ċ Issue ID number Ċ Log-in at the main page Ċ Online class commence. The program is consist of 2 phases.
Ɯ 1st phase - Computer, Korean languageÈculture Ɯ 2nd phase - Foreign spouses' who have completed the 1st phase. Ɯ For any questions, please contact... - TEL : 02-6361-1841 - E-Mail : [email protected]
4. Korea Immigration & Integration Programs (Ministry of Justice) Korean Class
KIIP provides basic quality education program (Korean language, economy, society, laws, etc.) for immigrants to support their integration into Korean society. Completing KIIP, benefit from various incentives;
Ɯ Exempt written & interview test of KINAT (Korea Immigration and Naturalization Aptitude Test) Ɯ Applying for Permanent Residence Visa(F-5), exempt the proof of Korean language proficiency Ɯ When long-term residents change their visa status, exempt the proof of Korean language proficiency Course hours are as below and the class level will be assigned after pre-test.
Ɯ Korean language - 100 hours for each stage(4 stages) Ɯ Understanding Korean society - 50 hours Any immigrant and/or Korean national can make online application at Soci-Net(www.socinet.go.kr). ü Need to make an account before apply.
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àOrganizations running KIIP in Gangwoná
Organization Address Telephone Chuncheon 305 Gongji-ro,Chuncheon 033-251-8015 MFSC (708 Hyoja-dong) Holt Office 705 Myeongnyun-2-dong, Wonju MFSC 033-765-8134 Wonju Donghae Donghae Cityhall 808-1 033-535-8378 MFSC Cheongok-dong, Donghae 184 Beonyeong-ro, okcho Sokcho MFSC 033-638-3520 (Yeongnang-dong) WE Start 2F, Samcheok City Youth 033-575-5002 Samcheok Village Center 50-1 Expo-ro Samcheok Hongcheon 51-20 Sinjangdae-ri, Hongcheon- 033-433-1915 MFSC eup, Hongcheon-gun 211-2 Pungam-ri, Seoseok- NH Seoseok 033-433-4079 myun, Hongcheon-gun Hoengseong 46 Eosu-ro, Hoengseong- 033-344-3458 MFSC eup, Hoengseong-gun Yeongwol 4F, 12 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol- 033-372-4769 MFSC eup, Yeongwol-gun Pyeongchang 2F, Culture & Welfare Center 67 Jungang-ro, 033-332-2063 MFSC Pyeongchang-eup, Pyeongchang-gun Goseong Women's Center 97 Ganseong-ro, Ganseong- 033-680-3660 (Gangneung Cultural Center) eup, Goseong-gun
ü MFSC : Multicutural Family Support Center
5. Immigration Contact Center (Ʊ1345) Information
There is a government call center foreign immigrants to use without language barriers. Consultation is available on immigration affairs(applying visa, naturalization) and administration related living in Korea, etc.
Ɯ Working hours - 09:00~22:00 Mon.~Fri. ü After 18:00, Korean, English and Chinese service only.
Ɯ Service language - 18 languages. Korean, Nepali, German, Russian, Mongolian, Myanmarese, Vietnamese, Bangladeshi, Spanish, Arabic, English, Japanes, Indonesian/Malaysian, Chinese, French, Cambodian, Thai, Pakistani
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6. HUG Korea (Ʊ1577-0071) Consulting HUG is a consulting center for foreign workers and their emplyers.
Ɯ Working hours - 09:00~18:00 365 days
Ɯ Service language - Korean(1), Chinese(2), Vietnamese(3), Tagalog(4), Thai(6), English(5), Indonesian(7), Nepali(14), Singhala(8), Mongolian(9), Myanmarese(15), Uzbek(10), Cambodian(11), Bangladeshi(12), Pakistanese(13), Kyrgyz(16)
Ā Number in ( ) is the service code of each language. Ā Dial 1577-0071 and press the language code and Ьfor service.
Ɯ Homepage (http://hugkorea.or.kr)
7. BBB Korea (Ʊ1588-5644) Interpretation If foreigners encounter communication problems whenever and wherever in Korea, in Korean, they just need to call 1588-5644(no area code is necessary), and they will be connected to one of the BBB volunteer interpreters.
Ɯ Service - 24 hrs interpretation service
Ɯ Service Language - German, Russian, Mongolian, English, Malaysian, Vietnamese, Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, Chinese, Indonesian, Turkish, Thai, Polish, Portuguese, Frensh, Japanese
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8. Government Call Center (Ʊ110) Consulting
If you have any inquiries regarding government policies and civil services such as taxation, social welfare, transportation issues, statistics and so on, dial Ʊ110. Consultants, not ARS, will respond to your questions, and they can also link you to the appropriate authorities for services for more professional assistance. If the line is busy, contact the GCC via SMS or make reservations.
Ɯ Working hours - Mon.~Fri. 08:00 ~ 21:00 - Sat. 09:00 ~ 13:00 ü From overseas : Ʊ82-2-2012-9110 Ɯ Service language - 20 languages(English, Japanese, etc.) Ɯ Homepage - www.110.go.kr
9. Women's Hotline (Ʊ1577-1366) Consulting
When marriage immigrants need emergency consultation and/or protection from domestic violence, sexual assault and prostitution, the women’s hotline will refer victims to shelters and assistance.
Ɯ Working hours - 24 hrs (365 days) ü You can contact Ʊ1366 as well. Ɯ Service language - 10 languages Korean, English, Russian, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Uzbek, Chinese, Cambodian, Thai, Tagalog, etc.
Consulting is also available via homepage and email.
Ɯ Homepage (www.womenhotline.or.kr) Ɯ E-mail ([email protected])
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10. Tourist Information Center (Ʊ1330) Information
Korea Tourism Organization website provides national tourist information(tourists' attractions, food & restaurant, accommodation, etc) in 4 languages(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese). You can access TIC 24 hours a day.
Ɯ Homepage - www.visitkorea.or.kr
Regarding Gangwon tourism;
Ɯ Gangwon Tourist Information Center - Ʊ033-1330
Ɯ Gangwon Tour - www.gangwon.to
ü Tourist Information Center provides assistance, maps, guidebooks, etc. Free of charge, but interpretation service is not available.
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Foreigners who wish to stay in Korea for more than 90 days must visit the Immigration Office and get registered.
An Alien Registration Card is required for opening a bank account & getting a mobile phone, issuing a credit card, etc.
1. Documents required
Ā PassportÈApplication ü Fee 20,000 won Ā 1 Color photo (3.5Շã4.5Շ) Ā When applying via an agent, the agent should bring a power of attorney, a copy of the applicant's ID and an employment proof of the agent on one’s status. Ā Different additional documents are required depending on status of stay
Ɯ Fore more information contact Immigration Contact Center (Ʊ1345) Ɯ Homepage (www.immigration.go.kr)
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2. Immigration Offices in Gangwon
There are 4 Immigration Offices in Gangwon province.
Office Covering regions Address Telephone Chuncheon, Wonju, Chuncheon Hongcheon, Hwacheon, 12 Sa-am-gil, Immigratio Hoengseong, Pyeongchang, Dongnae-myron, 033) n Office Yanggu, Inje, Yeongwol, Chuncheon 244-7351 (CIO) Gapyeong of Gyeonggi (29-1 Hakgok-ri) province CIO Donghae, Gangneung, 225 He-an-ro, 033) Donghae Samcheok, Donghae 535-5721 Branch Taebaek, Jeongseon Sokcho Harbor CIO Sokcho, Yangyang, Support Center, 26 033) Sokcho Goseong Dongmyeonghang- 636-8613 Branch ro, Sokcho
Immigration affairs 9097 CIO for inter-korea Donghaedaero, 033) Goseong traffic at Goseong Hyeonnae- 680-5100 Branch Terminal myron, Goseong
ü Working hours : Mon.~Fri. 09:00~18:00 (Lunchtime 12:00~13:00) Sat. (09:00~13:00, Issuance of certificates only) ü Cherwon area is in the jurisdiction of Yangju Immigration Office of Gyeonggi province. (Address : 467-2 Deokgye- dong, Yangju city, Gyeonggi province)
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1. National Health Insurance Service
Registered foreigners can enroll in the National Health Insurance Plan. Paying monthly NHI contribution, they can enjoy the benefits the NHI Plan.
Category
Ɯ Corporate - Foreign workers with an Alien Registration Card and working for a company with the NHI plan. ü Spouses of the workers can also benefit by registering as a dependant.
Ɯ Regional Foreign nationals staying in Korea for more than 3 months but not working in Korea can enroll as regional members of the NHI plan.
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Language Assistance (Ʊ1577-1000)
Ɯ Phone - 09:00~18:00, Mon~Fri ü Services other than English will be connected to the Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers by an English speaking consultant.
Ɯ Homepage - www.nhic.or.kr ü English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese
Eligibility National Health National Pension Insurance
ąAlien Registration Care ąDomestic Residence Report Card. ąProof of income, if applicable Documents ąCertificate of required ąDomestic Residence Report academic enrollment Card for people of Korean (D-2, Overseas descent (F-4) Koreans)
ą3 months from the date Date ą3 months from the date of entry of entry into Korea of into Korea(The date of entry for (The date of entry for insurance those with a student or those with a student acquisition employment visa) or employment visa)
National Health National Pension Insurance Local branch office of NHI in the jurisdiction Submission ą of alien registration
ą When submitted by the applicant in person (Immediate processing) Submission of required documents Produre ą ą Instant issuance of NHI certificate (1st month insurance contribution must be paid at the time of the issuance)
Foreign residents or overseas Korean who are members of regional NHI member can be co- insured
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2. When you are sick (Hospitals) Types of care providers
Hospitals and clinics are devided into 3 levels in accordance with their size and scope of treatment; primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
Ɯ In principal, patients have to be diagnosed before visiting second/tertiary institution, and the cost gets higher in upper levels.
Ɯ In Korea, SDP(Separation of Dispensing and Prescription) is practiced. Therefore, you have to bring doctor's prescription to a pharmacy.
ü Hospitals don't sell medicine in Korea.
Ɯ In emergency, call Ʊ119 and the ambulance will take you to a nearby hospital.
Ʊ119 in Gangwon has volunteers providing language assistance in English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, etc.
In case of minor illness, it is advised to use the Public Health Center which will charge moderate costs.
ü There are 18 Public Health Centers in the cities and counties in Gangwon.
Ā Pharmacies close on Sundays! On Sundays, Seollal(Lunar New Year's Day), Chuseok(Korean Thanksgiving), most pharmacies close and only duty pharmacies open.
For duty pharmacis, call Ʊ 119 or visit (http://www.pharm114.or.kr./)
Fever remedies, pain killers, digesters, etc. can be bought over-the-counter at convenience stores.
Free Medical Treatment for Foreign Workers
Gangwon province provides free medical treatment for foreign residents who are not eligible for health care benefits.
Ɯ Service Hospitals - Local Medical Centers in Gangwon province (WonjuÈ GangneungÈSokchoÈSamcheokÈYeongwol Medical Center), Kangwon National University Hospital, Chucheon Hospital for the Elderly, Donghae Dong In Hospital, Donghae WC Hospital, Taebaek WC Hospital, Jeongseon WC Hospital
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Ɯ Eligibility - Foreign workers and their children, marriage immigrants before naturalization, etc.
Ɯ Coverage - Hospitalized treatment and un-hospitalized surgery, within KRW 5 million per case
ą 1 Out-patient examination connected to hospitalization and surgery, 3 post out-patient examinations
ą Before delivery check-ups, out-patient examination of foreign workers & marriage immigrants and their children
3. Waste Disposal
To protect the environment by recycling and minimizing waste, 'Measured Rate System' is implemented in Korea. Fines will be imposed when violating this rule.
Standard plastic waste bags differ in each region(city/county) and cannot be used in other regions. In some regions, flammable waste and nonflammable waste have to be separated.
General Waste
You can purchase standard plastic waste bags in the local supermarkets and convenience stores. And the waste should be discharged at the designated spots after sunset.
Food Waste
Food waste should be disposed of using standard food waste plastic bag or food waste disposal containers.
Usually, in apartment complexes, food waste is put in the standard food plastic waste bag and disposed at the
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food waste collecting container in the complex, and food waste disposal containers are used in individual houses.
Recycling
Paper, metal, glass, plastic, and clothes are collected separately for recycling.
Oversize Waste
To dispose of furniture, electrical appliances(TV, regrigerater, etc.), you should report to the local government offices and pay fees. Then attach the receipt to the disposed item and the waste will be collected by the office.
4. Telecommunication
You need an Alien Registration Card and a bank book to open a phone account.
House Phone
Ɯ Landline phone - Call Ʊ100 or visit KT Olleh Plaza or homepage(www.olleh.com).
Ɯ Internet phone - LG U+(www.uplus.co.kr), - KT Olleh(www.olleh.com), - SK Broadband(www.skbroadband.com)
Mobile
If you have an Alien Registation Card, visit agencies of mobile service providers(LG U+, KT Olleh, SK Broadband) or their homepage. ü If you don't have an Alien Registration Card, you can hire pre-paid phone with your passport. àArea codesá Se Bu Da In Gwang Dae Ul Se Gyeong Gang Chung Chung Jeon Jeon Gyeong Gyeong Je oul san egu cheon ju jeon san jong gi won buk nam buk nam buk nam ju 02 051 053 032 062 042 052 044 031 033 043 041 063 061 054 055 064
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5. Banking Opening a bank account
Ɯ You need your passport or Alien Registation Card to open an account. ü Chinese nationals must have an Alien Registration Card.
Ɯ At the bank ؽ Take a number and wait until your number is call out on the electronic display. Go to the window where your number is called. .ؾ Follow the teller's instructions
Remitting money
Vist the bank where you have accounts.
Remitting money without a bank account
Ɯ If the sender and/or receiver doesn't have a bank account, they can use the Western Union(www.westernunion.co.kr).
Ɯ KB Kookmin Bank, Industrial Bank of Korea,
NH Bank, Hana Bank, Busan Bank, Daegu Bank are affiliated in Korea.
Ɯ You have to bring your Alien Registration Card or passport and some fee will be imposed.
Ɯ Call Wastern Union service number Ʊ00798 8521 3000 (Fee call in Korea) - Service is available in Korean, English, Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc.
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6. Transportation in Gangwon Subway, ITX, Train (Ʊ1544-7788) You can use the railway system between Seoul and Gangwon.
Ɯ Subway (Gyeongchun line : Chuncheon St. ~ Sangbong St.) For subway running Chuncheon~Seoul, you can use a Transportation Card or Single-trip Card(deposit 500 won). You can purchase a Transportation Card at subway stations or convenience stores. The deposit 500 won for Single-trip Card can be refunded at a transportation card vending machine. Line Operation hours Interval Sangbong 05:10~23:05 ąRush hours Chuncheon : 12 min Chuncheon Other hours 05:05~22:45 ą Sangbong : 20 min ü Chuncheon St. Ď Sangbong St. : 79 mins.
Ɯ ITX : Chuncheon St. ~ Yongsan St. Even though the ITX runs less frequently, it is convenient as it reaches the central area of Seoul faster than the subway.
You have to purchase a separate ticket for ITX(you can not use a subway ticket or a Transportation Card) and use the ITX entrance. Line Operation hours Interval Yongsan 06:00~22:00 Chuncheon ąEvery 1 hour Chuncheon 06:10~22:10 Yongsan ü Chuncheon St. Ď Yongsan St. : 82 min
Ɯ Train The railway is connected to Seoul and to travel to other areas in Korea.
- Jungang Line : Seoul(Cheongryangri) ~ Yongmun ~ Wonju ~ Jecheon - Yeongdong Line : Gangneung ~ Donghae ~ Dogye ~ Cheolam ~ Yeongju(Gyeongbuk) - Taebaek Line : Taebaek ~ Mt.Mindung ~ Yeongwol ~ Jecheon Moreover, there's 'See Train', a special ocean view train running along the coastal line of the East Sea
- Sea Train : Gangneung ~ Jeongdongjin ~ Mukho ~ Donghae ~ Chuam ~ Samcheok beach ~ Samcheok
To travel other areas(GyeongsanÈJeollaÈ Chungcheong province, etc), you can transfer via Cheongryangri St. or Seoul St.
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Intercity & Express Bus
There are 2 types of services Intercity buses and Express buses. Express buses operate for relatively longer routes(There are more Intercity bus outes in Gangwon province). There are 2 types of Intercity buses; nonstop and stopping-over. Please check in advance if your bus is departing from the Intercity Terminal or the Express Terminal. After purchasing your bus ticket, go to the platform to wait for your bus.
IntercityÈExpress Bus Terminal Telephone Chuncheon Bus Terminal 033-241-0285 Chuncheon Chuncheon Express Bus Terminal 033-256-1571 Wonju Bus Terminal 033-734-4114 Wonju Wonju Express Bus Terminal 033-747-4101 Gangneung Bus Terminal 033-643-6092 Gangneung Gangneung Express Bus Terminal 033-641-3184 Jumunjin Intercity Bus Stop 033-662-2559 Donghae Bus Terminal(Intercity+Express) 033-531-3400 Taebaek Bus Terminal 033-552-3100 Sokcho Bus Terminal 033-633-2328 Sokcho Sokcho Express Bus Terminal 033-631-3181
IntercityÈExpress Bus Terminal Telephone Samcheok Express Bus Terminal 033-572-7444 Samcheok Samcheok Bus Terminal 033-572-2085 Dogye Bus Terminal 033-541-0380 Hongcheon Bus Terminal 033-432-7893 Hongcheon Geumgang Express Yangdeokwon Office 033-432-4102 Seoseok Bus Terminal 033-433-4030 Hoengseong Bus Terminal 033-343-2450 Yeongwol Bus Terminal 033-374-2450 Yeongwol Sangdon Bus Terminal 033-378-2250 Pyeongchang Bus Terminal 033-332-2407 Pyeongchang Daehwa Bus Terminal 033-333-2063 Jeongseon Bus Terminal 033-563-9265 Jeongseon GohanÈSabuk Bus Terminal 033-591-2860 Sincheorwon Bus Terminal 033-452-2551 Cheorwon Dongsong Bus Terminal 033-455-1727 Wasu Bus Terminal 033-458-3555 Hwacheon Bus Terminal 033-442-2902 Yanggu Bus Terminal 1666-0335 Inje Bus Terminal 033-463-2847 Inje Hyeonri Bus Terminal 033-461-5364 Ganseong Bus Terminal 033-681-2233 Goseong Geojin Bus Terminal 033-682-2723 Daejin Bus Terminal 033-681-0404 Yangyang Bus Terminal 033-671-4411 Yangyang Osaek Bus Terminal 033-672-3161
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Airport (Ʊ1661-2626)
Ɯ Yangyang International Airport As the only international airport in Gangwon province, chartered flights to China and domestic flights to Gimhae(Busan), Gwangju, Gimpo, etc. are operating.
- YangyangĎGimhae(Busan) : 1 on Thu, 2 on Fri, Sat, Sun - YangyangĎGwangju : 1 on Fri, Sat, Sun - YangyangĎGimpo : 1 on Mon
For service information, call Korea Airport Corporation(Ʊ1661~2626). The homepage(http://www.airport.co.kr/mbs/ yangyang/) provides information(flight schedule etc.) in 4 languages(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese).
Ɯ Wonju Airport Wonju~Jeju line operates once everyday. - Wonju Ď Jeju : 1 everyday (13:15) The homepage (http://www.airport.co.kr/mbs/ wonju/) provides information(flight schedule etc.) in 2 languages(Korean, English). - Reservation : Ʊ1588-2001 - Korean Air ARS : (033)345-2041
ü Above flight schedules for Yangyang & Wonju airports are temporary and might change.
7. Other Information Electricity, Gas
Ɯ Voltage in Korea is 220V. Ɯ Inquiries for application, cancellation and rate regarding... - Electricity : KEPCO Gangwon District Division (Ʊ033-123) - Gas : Kangwon City Gas(Ʊ258-8800)
Emergency Calls
- Fire, Rescue, Emergency, Disaster, Hospital information : 119 (National Emergency Management Agency) - Power failure : 123 (KEPCO) - Gas accident : 1544-4500 (KGS) - Phone number information : 114 (KT) - Crime report : 112 (Police) - Spy report : 111 (NIS)
Education
Korean educational system consist of elementary(6 years),
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middle(3 years) and high school(3 years), and then colleges and universities. Elementary & middle school are free compulsory education.
ü Inquiries : Gangwon Provincial Office of Education Ʊ033-258-5114
àEducation Support for Multicultural Familiesá Gangwon Provincial Office of Education is operating a Multicultural Family Education Support Center.
Ā Content ą Tutors, development and distribution of textbooks, pre-schools, vacation camps, Korean classes, etc. ą Parent support : Developing and distributing Parent Textbook, and operating Parent Club, etc. ą Pre-school : Pre-school training to help early adaptation of students from multicultural families.
Ā Multicultural Family Education Support Center Ʊ033-258-5576
Ā Homepage ą damunhwa.gwe.go.kr
э Reference : Guidebook for living in Korea for foreigners. ü Published by Multicultural Family Support Center.
э You can download the file from Gangwon Provincial Government and websites of cities & counties.
Published : 2013. 8.
Publication : International Cooperation Team, Global Business Bureua, Gangwon Provincial Government. 1 Jungang-ro, Chuncheon city, Gangwon province (Ʊ033-249-2454)
Printed : Daehan Printing (Ʊ033-244-5181)