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01 03 ABOUT 08 at a glance TOURISM 42 Tourist Attractions PYEONGTAEK 09 History of Pyeongtaek PYEONGTAEK 10 Origin of Pyeongtaek / City Environment 10 Location / Climate 04 12 Population / Friendship Cities / Origin of Air Base CULTURAL HERITAGES 50 Cultural Heritage of Pyeongtaek 13 Origin of AND HISTORIC SITES 55 Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek 14 City Symbols / Regional product 02 05 GUIDE TO LIVING IN 18 Transportation FESTIVALS AND 60 Festivals PYEONGTAEK 22 Waste EVENTS 64 Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families 24 Housing 25 Health Insurance 26 Medical Service 06 28 Free Medical Examination for Foreigners KEY 68 Multicultural Support Website 28 Bank Transactions CONTACT SITES 68 Emergency Calls 30 Mobile Phone / Telephone Service 70 Information Calls and Websites 31 High-Speed Internet / Postal Service 71 Useful Applications 32 Electricity / Gas / Water 32 Facilities / Shopping 07 34 Restaurants / Hotels PYEONGTAEK 74 Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation 35 Taxes / Keeping public order INTERNATIONAL 75 Our Programs EXCHANGE 36 Let's learn everyday - Korean conversation FOUNDATION 76 Location 01

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Pyeongtaek at a glance History of Pyeongtaek Origin of Pyeongtaek / City Environment Location / Climate Population / Friendship Cities / Origin of Origin of Camp Humphreys City Symbols / Regional product 01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK

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History of Pyeongtaek The first human presence on Pyeongtaek region can be traced back as far as the Paleolithic Age. By examining other remains of the Paleolithic Age(such as the hunting stones) collected in areas known today as Wonjeong-Ri and the new urban development areas of Cheongbuk-Myeon, it appears that people were present in Pyeongtaek area by the late Paleolithic Age. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being A relatively large number of people lived at Peongtaek in Neolithic Age when farming began. Artifacts proving the existence humans include Bangchuk-Ri artifacts, Jije-Dong artifacts. It appears therefore that our ancestors' life centered around fishing, hunting on a small scale in the mountain and streams of Pyeongtaek area during the Neolithic Age. As the Bronze and Iron Ages passed, our ancestors came to finally settle in this region. 08 Until the Dynasty, the centers of Pyeongtaek were Jinwi-Myeon, where is north side of 09 Pyeongtaek and Paengseong-Eup where is west side of Pyeongtaek. The present Pyeongtaek downtown, where is south east side of Pyeongtaek was formed with the improvement of the Gyeongbu Railway in 1905. As the business and habitation grew up around the railway station, the station area formed into downtown of Pyeongtaek.

Pyeongtaek at a Glance Pyeongtaek, a dynamic city of approximately 442 thousand residents, is located on the middle west tip of the Korean peninsula. The size of Pyeongtaek is 454km² which is 0.46% of the whole land of the Korean Peninsula. The natural environment of Pyeongtaek is a perfect example of harmony between open fields, streams and sea. Its geography includes a coastline which provide excellent beautiful views. Pyeongtaek enjoys four distinct seasons, the annual rainfall of Pyeongtaek is about 1,300mm and the annual average temperature is 12. Since Pyeongtaek is located at an open field adjacent to 34km seaside line, its climate is affected by the Yellow Sea's climate. Pyeongtaek is the center of trade and distribution based on an integrated traffic network including three express ways, an express railroad, a - railroad, and a metropolitan subway. It is one of the best places for an industrial operation and more than 1,400 plants are in operation. Pyeongtaek has national key industrial facilities including Pyeongtaek Harbor, one of the four biggest trade harbors in Korea, Pyeongtaek Power Plant, LNG bases and LPG bases. Its deep harbor and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest automobile handling port in the country. 01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK

Origin of Pyeongtaek Pyeongtaek is southernmost part of Gyeounggi-Do. It is bordered by , It is uncertain when people started calling Pyeongtaek that name. Yeondal-Bugok, Pyeongtaek’s in the east, , in the

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Gyeonggi-Do original name, was from the Shaman federation(around BC 100). The Pyeongtaek region became a south and Asan bay in the west, Hwaseong, district of Goguryeo Kingdom under the reign of King Jangsu in AD 475 and was renamed Busan- Osan in the north. Hyeon. As for its geopolitical location, Pyeongtaek is the center of Pan-Yellow Sea region the Gyeonggi-Do In the 16th year of reign under King Gyeongdeok of Silla Dynasty(AD 757), it was renamed Jinwi- Gyeonggi-Do interface of the G2(USA and ) leading Seoul Hyeon. In the 23rd of reign under King Taejo of Dynasty(AD 940), it was named Pyeongtaek 10 the global economy. Pyeongtaek by incorporating Jinwi-Hyeon into Sujuimnae. Chungcheongbuk- 11 Do Chungcheongnam- Do Gyeongsangbuk-Do

Climate Jeollabuk-Do City Environment Gyeongsangnam-Do Pyeongtaek is located on the southern tip Busan Jeollanam-Do Pyeongtaek, a city of beautiful mountains, streams and the sea, is also a important cultural city. of Gyeonggi-do and it is a plain without Pyeongtaek is one of the lowest area in the western part with a lower sea level than the east in mountains adjacent to a coast line of 24.5 korea. Mountains are, for the most part, of low evaluation and there are many plain fields and km, so it’s mainly affected by the weather streams. The mountains are mostly in the northeastern region while the south western area is plains. from the West Sea. Jeju-Do The highest mountain in Pyeongtaek is Mt. Moobong-San(208.6m), while the lowest one is Mt. Pyeongtaek has a continental climate, but Deokdong-San. its coastal location also results in a partly The widest streams in Pyeongtaek are Anseong-Cheon and Jinwi-Cheon. Anseong-Cheon was maritime climate compared to inland regions, North • Seotan-Myeon called as Wungcheon-Gang or Han-Cheon or Honggyeong-Cheon from the old time. Jinwi-Cheon leading to a narrower annual temperature West • Jinui-Myeon had the name as Jangho-Cheon and is the source of dozens of small and large streams including range. The annual average temperature is South Sinjan1-Dong • • Jisan-Dong Sinjan2-Dong• • Songbuk-Dong Osan-Cheon and Hwangguji-Cheon. 12°C, with the highest daily temperature • Seojeong-Dong • Seotan-Myeon recorded as 38.9°C and the lowest as -21.0°C. Cheongbuk-Myeon • Godeok-Myeon • • Jungang-Dong

The annual precipitation is 1,300mm, which Segye-Dong• Oseong-Myeon • • Vijeon1-Dong Poseung-Eup is less than other regions of a similar latitude. • Anjung-Eup • Tongbuk-Dong• • Vijeon2-Dong Wonpyeong-Dong• The annual average wind speed is 2.9m/ • Sinpyeong-Dong Location • Paengseong-Eup s, the main wind direction being north and Hyeondeok-Eup • The precise geographical location of Pyeongtaek is 127°07'E, 36°59'N, which situates it at roughly the northwest, followed by north and northwest. midpoint on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula. Pyeongtaek shares roughly the same latitude The winds are strongest from February to as San Francisco, Washington and Madrid. April, and weakest in September. 01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK

Population From its opening in 1986, the port city of Pyeongtaek quickly developed into a hub of trade, commerce and industry. This development resulted in a rapid increase in its population, which had already reached 400,000 by 2006. At the end of April 2015, the population of Pyeongtaek was 452,310 and the number of registered foreigners in Pyeongtaek was 21,658.

Friendship Cities Pyeongtaek maintains friendly relations with over 20 cities in the USA, China, Japan and Turkey in line with the age of globalization. In the USA, Mobile, a sea-port in Alabama is sister city of Pyeongtaek. It was a background of two famous movies, "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks, and 'Driving Miss Daisy' starring Morgan Freeman.

surrounded by numerous Communist Chinese army at this hill. They fought bravely until they ran Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being A TALE OF U.S. MILITARY IN PYEONGTAEK out of ammunition. To make matters worse, they were suffered by enemy of many heavy weapons for anti-tank. Since outbreak of in 1950, two american military bases, such as Osan air base and All of this was a desperate, but Captain Millet, who was a company commander, never gave up. Camp Humphreys have been positioned in Pyeongtaek. He raced toward the enemy who shot heavy weapons, while directing the bitter fighting at close quarters. 12 While he subdued heavy artillery, all in his company fought and fought against numerous enemies 13 all day and night in the amidst flood of gun shots. Origin of Osan Air Base Finally, they could defend this hill to the last by routing the enemies. Osan Air Base was founded in the year 1952, when the Korean war was in full swing. Since the base In this bitter fighting, they killed 47 enemies and severely injured 61 enemies by shooting and was created 62 years ago, Osan air base has played an important role in the Korean airspace patron. hand-to-hand fighting. An heroic story regarding foundation of Osan air base has handed down as below. The origin of Five 5 months after, Capt. Millet was awarded 'Medal of Honor', highest state medal which means Osan air base was just one small hill, but this hill was a place of strategic importance and also an national hero of USA. important spot during Korean war. In February 1951, 'EG' infantry company under 25th division was Soon after then, Osan air base was situated at this hill side in July 1951 and this hill has been called as 'Bayonet', which means hill of rifles and swords. Along side of base, street name has been called as 'Millet road', which was memorize Capt. Millet. - December, 1952 : constructed runway and named as 'K-55'. - September, 1956 : Named the actual name of base as 'Osan Air Base'.

Origin of Camp Humphreys The origin of Camp Humphreys in Anjeongri was a Japanese air base. In 1919, Japanese colonial period, Japanese air forces constructed air base around Anjeongri by its forced mobilization of innocent Pyeongtaek citizens. In 1950, Korean war began and U.S. Air force participated a war. They invested equipments and rebuilt this original Japanese air base in Anjeongri including runway construction. This was a beginning of Camp Humphreys and has been called as 'K-6' since that time. During Korean war, K-6 was very important base for flight information gathering. Now, this camp becomes to be one of most important bases among all over sea bases of U.S. Army. 01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK

CHANGES OF CAMP HUMPHREYS of humankind. The white heron is loved by the people because it is known to immigrate into a wealthy town only. The image of bird outstands the peculiarity of the city and the February, 1951 Rebuilt air base including construction of new runway and was called' as 'K-6' harmony of white color representing the lay people. 1962 To memorize Benjamin K. Humphley, U.S. Army warrant officer, who died at his post of duty by Helicopter accident, Camp name was officially renamed as 'Camp Humphreys'. City Tree - Pine Tree Trait A pine tree is an evergreen and resinous tree and is well 1974 Received a mission as ' Army Garrison Humphreys‘ grown in dry and barren soil. Its leaves and flower powder have been used for medicinal purposes. It is also used for a windbreak because it is resistant for strong wind.

City Symbols Symbol It is a typical tree for Koreans' favorite which means the Koreans are the race of Baedal (It means that the everlasting City Mark people from ancient to the present under the same spirit). Taeguk(the Great Absolute-Yin and Yang) mark in the center of the city It represents Korean's potential power because it is strong mark symbolizes the origin of the universe. The bud in the city mark under cold climate. breaking through the ground by the power of Taeguk symbolizes the

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being bright future of the city. Three lines at the bottom in the city mark symbolize the open fields for farming as well as the extending express way. The lines mean an enterprising spirit of the city. The white background represents the Regional Product purity and cleaness in the emotion of citizens. The image as a whole Super O'ning, an integrated brand for farming and specialty products from Pyeongtaek, is an 14 represents that Pyeongtaek is jumping into the first class city in the abbreviation of 'Super the origin of the morning'. Its meaning is clean and believable foods for crisp world with the united powers and wishes its citizens. 15 mornings.

The letter of 'O' represents a circle line of a big dish. The morning sunlight and open field in it Character - Mudong-i means an image that healthy foods produced in the clean natural environment providing good 'Mudong-i' character symbolizes kids' dancing performance of breakfast meals. Pyeongtaek Nongak(Farmers' music of Pyeongtaek). It will be expected as a world wide image.

City Flower - Pear Flower Trait A clean white flower belonging to the pear genus in the rose family. The flower blooms in April and bears fruit in the summer season. It embraces the trait of our nation who like the white and expresses the graceful beauty. Rice Pear

Symbol The flower reminds a pear, a predominant fruit of Pyeongtaek. Its clean and attractive image matches an image of Pyeongtaek.

City Bird - White Heron Cucumber Cherry tomato Zucchini Trait A migratory bird nesting from March to October. It builds nests near the village and lives on fishes in swamp and river. Symbol This bird symbolizes peace and proudness (and pure heart) 02

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02 from your embassy(in Korean or English), certificate of fact on entry and departure(from your first entry up to date), processing fee of 12,500 Won.

Guide to Living in ■ Acquisition of a Korean Driver’s License A Korean driver’s license is classified into two types - Class I and Class II - depending on the Pyeongtaek vehicle type. To acquire a license, you need to pass a written test, and a road test. ■ Application Documents for the Driver’s License Test in Korea Written test : passport, foreigner registration card, 2 photos(3cmx4cm), processing fee of 9,000 Won. Road test : passport, foreigner registration card, processing fee of 15,000Won.

■ Aptitude Test and Renewal Transportation Class I driver’s license holders must take an aptitude test within the regular aptitude test periodspecified on the driver’s license. A Class II driver’s license holder must renew the license Transportation Information within the renewal period specified on the driver’s license. Go to the Pyeongtaek city website “http:// * For more information of driver’s licenses including test centers, contacts and tests, please visit website(http://www.dla.go.kr) www.pyeongtaek.go.kr”. Click “Transportation * Click 'Foreign' at the right top of homepage, you can take informations in English, Japanese and Chinese. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Information”. (“Transportation Information” from the menu at the top.) This will allow you to check the timetables

for the International Port Passenger Terminal, Useful Road Traffic Act Careful driving is needed when driving on complicated or congested roads. You must abide by the Railways, Subways, Express Buses, Intracity Buses, Road Traffic Act. 18 Cross-Country Buses and Shuttle Buses. 19 ■ Seat belts : The driver and front seat passenger must fasten their seat belts. Always wear a helmet when driving a motor bike. Transportation Card A transportation card can be used for public ■ No mobile phone usage : A fine will be imposed for those who use their mobile phone while transportation including buses and subways. A driving. transportation card also gives a bit of a discount compared to cash payment. ■ No drunk driving : Drunken driving will be punished per blood alcohol levels, including the You can buy a transportation card at suspension or invalidation of the driver’s license. Convenience store or other designated store. A transportation card can be recharged. ■ Exclusive Bus Lanes : This system promotes the use of the bus as public transportation. This Transportation cards are not currently available system is effective during the peak traffic times (Blue Lane) throughout the country. Transportation cards available in Seoul, Gyeonggi-Do and Incheon include the T-Money Card, U-Pass Card and EB Card. * The Road Traffic Act is extremely strict. In the case of using a transportation card, the card shall be checked by a checking device when * Any violation of the Road Traffic Act will cause the cancellation of the driver’s license and the imposition of a fine(40,000 getting on and checked again by a checking device at an exit door when getting off. to 140,000Won) * Please call 112 or the nearest police station in the case of traffic accidents. Driver's License ■ International Driver’s License Holders of an International Driver’s License can drive in Korea for one year from the date of Public Transportation issuance of the license. ■ Buses The bus is the most frequently used as ■ Required Documents for Changing a Foreign License to Korean License public transportation. Buses are divided into Foreign license, passport, foreigner registration card, 3 photos(3cm*4cm), certificate of your license Intracity Buses and Intercity Buses. Intracity 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

buses include general buses and seated ■ Subway buses. If a general bus is not running or runs A subway has more stations than the train. A subway with moderate fares runs from Seoul to infrequently, a shuttle bus typically runs in a Cheonan and shinchang. Pyeongtaek Station, Jije Station, Seojengri Station, Station and village. Intercity buses are used for travel to Jinwi Station are the stations located in Pyeongtaek. other cities, the express bus travels on the highway and Intercity buses use national ROUTE MAP OF SUBWAY LINE NO.1 roads. www.seoulmetro.co.kr The bus fare is paid with a transportation card or with cash. The transportation card gives a discount. You can check the time table and route maps of buses on the Pyeongtaek city website. the intracity bus announces and shows route maps and stops in Korean only. Please prepare your route in advance to avoid complications if you have difficulty using the . * Fare will be increased about 150won from July 2015

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being HOW TO USE AN INTRACITY BUS Bus Stop > Arrival of a Bus > Transportation Card Reader When using a transportation card, place the near the front card reader when boarding the bus. When getting off, place the card near the rear card reader. 20 21 INTERCITY BUS TERMINALL Pyeongtaek Bus Terminal [Detailed schedule] Location: 185-245, Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek-si Information: TEL. 031-652-2618 ARS.060-600-2665 Songtan Bus Terminal [Detailed schedule] Location: 770-6, Jisan-dong, Pyeongtaek-si Information: TEL. 031-662-5330 ■ Trains Trains include the KTX(a rapid transit railway), Saemaeul-Ho and Mugunghwa-Ho.  ■ Taxi KTX(raipid transit railway) : This is the quickest means of ground transportation and enables There are three types of taxi: General Taxi, Call Taxi, and Deluxe Taxi travelers to go to any place in Korea within 3 hours. It is equipped with facilities for the physically challenged, phones, faxes and multimedia facilities. General Taxi : Use this taxi at a general taxi stop. A vacant taxi will have a lit indicator lamp * Pyeongtaek has no KTX station. The nearest station is the Cheonan/Asan Station in Asan, Chungcheongnam-Do reading “Vacant”(빈차) in red in front of the passenger seat. The basic fare is 3,000Won for the first 2km with and increase per mileage and time traveled General Trains : Mugunghwa-Ho and Saemaeul-Ho, with mobile public phones and dining cars. * Late night surcharge(24:00~06:00) : 20% increase * Fares vary per day. For more information including time tables and online reservations, please visit website.(http://www. .com) Deluxe Taxi : Deluxe Taxi is more luxurious, and more expensive than General Taxi. This taxi can be recognized by a signal of “모범”(meaning Deluxe) on its body. Deluxe Taxi, however, is not in Trains Hours General Seats Special Seats service in Pyeongtaek. PYEONGTAEK Saemaeul-Ho 1 Hour 7,200 Won 10,800 Won ↔ Mugunghwa-Ho 1 Hour 4,900 Won - Call Taxi : You can request a taxi to come to the place where you are or to a house. Add 1,000Won SEOUL to the fare of a general taxi. Nuriro 1 Hour 4,900 Won - 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

Pyeongtaek Station 031-652-0245 Waste Information Center for Railway Customers 1544-7788 Seojeong-ri Station 031-662-7788 Korea has been implementing a volume based on waste charge system to maximize the reduction Reservation Center for Railway Members 1544-8545 of waste and effectively promote recycling for the protection of the environment. Disposal by waste ARS 031-653-7788, 031-652-7788 type is explained below. Information on the KTX (KORAIL) 1544-7788 General Waste(for incineration or landfill) ■ Car Ferry Put waste in to a standard waste bag marked specifically for your district. These are sold in corner A car ferry runs from the International Port Passenger Terminal of Pyeongtaek-Hang(http://www. stores and shops. Leave this bag in the designated place any evening (20:00~04:00) from Monday pyeongtaek.go.kr/pub/hbr/hbr.jsp) to 4 cities of China including Rongcheng City Shandong to Friday. The garbage will be collected at the specific time. Province in China Food waste bag price (Won) Traveling Bound for Ship owners Schedule Telephone 1.5ℓ 3ℓ 5ℓ 10ℓ 20ℓ time 40 80 130 250 500 Longyan Port, Rongcheng, 3 times Daeryung Haewoon 12 hours Shandong Province Rongcheng, (MON/TUE, THU, 031) 683-9300 Waste bag price (Won) Co. Ltd. (388km) Shandong Province SAT) 5ℓ 10ℓ 20ℓ 50ℓ 100ℓ

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being 130 250 500 1,250 2,500 Lianyungang Port, Lianyungang, Yeonwunhang Ferry 23 hours 2 times 031) 684-3100 Jiangsu Province Co. Ltd (733km) (MON, THU/FRI)

Weihai Port, Weihai, Gyodong Ferry 13 hours 3 times 031) 684-5999 Shandong Province Co. Ltd. (444km) (TUE, THU, SAT/SUN) Food Waste After draining the water from food waste, put it into garbage 22 Rizhao Sea Port, Rizhao, Rizhao International 19 hours 3 times bag(yellow bag) and place it to the exclusive collection bin for food 23 031) 686-5891 Shandong Province Ferry Co. Ltd. (685km) (MON, WED, FRI) waste in apartment or neighborhood. The municipal waste service will collect bags all together. Food waste is recycled to produce feed therefore, harmful materials such as plastic and bottle caps should not be included. Recycle organic food trash only. * For apartments, food waste bags are not needed because the cost for the food waste bag for each household is included in the management expenses. * Waste bags are sold in supermarkets or convenience stores (designated shops).

Waste to be separated from food waste(place the items listed below in general waste bags) » Fruit : Peelings of walnuts, chestnuts, acorns, pineapple and coconut, pits of peaches, apricots and persimmons » Meats : Bones and skin of beef, pork and chicken » Shells/Crustacea : Shells from clams, oysters, abalones, crab and lobsters, inside; inside of globe fish » Sediments : Tea bags, medical sediment

Recyclable Wastes Standardizing recycling methods (including what can go in what coloured bins etc) for the whole country would also help you. Before throwing away our trash, we must separate trash, and place recyclable wastes including plastic, cans, bottles or paper in the designated containers. A waste container is a container for temporarily storing waste, and is usually made out of metal or plastic. You can sort out organic trash from other trash, and/or separate out trash made of a same material. 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

■ Recyclable Wastes Types Description Appliance recycling consists of dismantling waste home appliances and scrapping their parts for · Low-rise apartment building of less than 5 floors reuse. Villa · Simpler and wider than apartment » Recycling of cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, plastics, tires, lubricants, electronic goods, and · There are guards or caretakers light bulbs is a recycling activity that aims to reduce the numbers being disposed as municipal · Both offices and apartments exist in one building solid waste. Officetel · There are guards or caretakers » Other recyclable wastes: paper, scrap iron, clothes, and others. · Public parking lots · Small, low apartments Row Houses · No guards or caretakers. Public parking lots. ■ How to Separate your Recyclables » For the most residential areas, Recyclable waste collection days are set up according to the regulations of the relevant local authorities. » Remember to leave your recyclables in the designated area and date to be picked up later by Purchase of House/Real Estate authorized garbage pickers. To stimulate the real estate market, the Korean governmenthas entirely opened the real estate market to foreigners on the basis of the Foreigner’s Land Acquisition Act, Foreign Investment Promotion Act and Foreign Exchange Transactions Act(Real Estate). Large Items For more information on the purchase of houses, real estate and apartments, consult a real estate To throw away large items such as furniture and home appliances, buy stickers for large items in a agency specializing in transactions for foreigners. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being supermarket or a convenience store(designated shop) and attach them to the item(a fee could be charged). Call the relevant government office when you want to request the collection of the item. The government office will then collect it on the day specified. Rent Types Description 24 · A deposit is paid according to the lease agreement(for 1 to 2 years). · The deposit is returned after the lease agreement is terminated. Jeon-se 25 · 10% of the deposit is paid as earnest money when executing the lease agreement. (Deposit based rent) Housing · 90% of the deposit is paid when moving in. · The house shall be maintained in the status at the time of move in. Housing Types · A deposit is paid for one or two years. Rent is paid every month. Cautions regarding Lease Agreements · This deposit is 10 to 20 times higher than monthly rent. Wol-se » It is preferable to make a lease agreement through a real estate agency or realtor rather than a · 10% of the deposit is paid when executing the lease agreement as earnest money. (Monthly rent) direct contract between the leaseholder and tenant, to ensure safety. · 90% of the deposit and the first month’s rent are paid when moving in. » A commission is paid to the real estate agency or realtor after the lease agreement or purchase · The deposit is returned when the lease agreement is terminated. agreement is drawn. » Before executing agreements, the provisions related to the agreement(deposit, contract period, rent payment method, etc.) and the transcript of the land register(collateral security, provisional Move-In seizure, etc.) of the rented house should be carefully verified. In Korea, most people use a moving service which provides all move related services from packing » The “verification date” is entered on the lease contract in a Dong office when providing move in to delivery of belongings. When using a moving service, contact the moving service company notification after moving into a rented house. The “verification date” protects the tenant’s right to get an estimate. The moving service company will visit the house for this. After receiving an on a preferential basis. estimated cost, you can make a contract after negotiations. » Maintenances expenses do not include the utility charges on electricity, gas, water, air Carefully check potential problems that might occur during the move when making your contract. conditioning or heating. For any damages including loss or breakage while moving your belongings, you will need to ensure The tenant is responsible for these charges. In addition, it will be clearly specified between the proof to verify the damage. Next make a claim for said damages with the moving company. tenant and the leaseholder regarding who will pay overhead charges(parking lot, elevators, etc.).

Types Description · Row houses with more than 5 floors Apartment(Mansion) · These are guarded Health Insurance · Have subsidiary facilities(shopping centers, public parking lots) Health insurance is classified into workplace health insurance and regional health insurance.The Single-Family House · Single-family house built on private land health insurance system enables everyone to receive medical services according to the need of the 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

insured using the fund formed by the premium paid by the insured. facilities accommodating more than 100 patients(Tertiary hospital) Foreigners can become members of Korea’s national health insurance. Members pay a certain amount of premiums every month. ■ Hospitals Members pay about 20~50% of the medical examination and treatment fees and the rest is paid Hospitals have several medical departments and have more than 30 beds(Secondary hospital). by the National Health Insurance Corporation. ■ Clinics Small hospitals specialized in a specific medical treatment(surgery, internal medicine, ediatrics, Eligibility dentistry, etc.), often in a community(Primary hospital) Spouses and children of nationals of the Republic of Korea who stay in Korea on family visitation visas(F-1 visa) Foreigners who have lived in Korea for more than one year on the following visa types are eligible: General Procedures of Medical Examination cultural arts(D-1), overseas study(D-2), industrial training(D-3), general training(D-4), journalism(D-5), ■ Oriental Medicine Clinic religious affairs(D-6), business supervisor(D-7), corporate investment (D-8), trade management(D-9), Hospital treating illnesses on the basis of oriental medicine including acupuncture and traditional professorship(E-1), foreign language instructor(E-2), research(E-3), technology transfer(E-4), herbal medicine, etc. professional employment(D-5), special occupation(E-7), employed trainee(E-8). Their spouses and children who are less than 20 years old(F-3) are also eligible. Those who reside in Korea with a ■ Public Health Center residency visa(F-2) Overseas Koreans who reside in Korea with an overseas Koreans visa(F-4) Public medical organization providing simple medical services at a low cost. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being * Patients will receive a basic medical examination in primary hospital and will be referred to a secondary or tertiary hospital depending on the severity of the problem. This requirement is not applied to emergency cases. Acquisition of Eligibility and Application When to Acquire Eligibility » After completing the foreigner registration »  For overseas Koreans, after reporting the domestic residency or completing the foreigner Purchase of Medicine 26 registration. Since the implementation of the SDP(Separation of Dispensing and Prescription) in Korea, it is 27 necessary to bring doctors’ prescriptions when purchasing medicine at pharmacies. Medicine to treat simple symptoms such as headaches or indigestion can be purchased from Application Procedure pharmacies without prescriptions. » Submit the application form to your branch of the National Health Insurance Corporation. » Required documents : Foreigner registration cards or certificates of domestic residency, Summit application → Wait near the corresponding medical department → Upon being called, certificate of income consult with the doctor → After treatment, pay fees and receive prescription, if any → Submit prescription and purchase medicines at a pharmacy, if needed.

Premium Standards » The premium rate for the insured in the workplace is applied to foreign employees whose Vaccination for Infants and Children income can be verified. Boosters are given on the 18th month after birth and between four and six years of age. » Average premium rates for an insured household in each area are applied to foreigners without income or those whose income is difficult to verify(30% discount for overseas students). ■ Polio : The polio vaccine is administered at the second fourth and sixth months after birth.A * For more information on health insurance, please visit the website of National Health Insurance Corporation booster is given between four and six years of age. * (http://www.nhic.or.kr) An English page is available now. ■ MMR : The MMR is a vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella. The first MMR is administered between four and six years of age.

Medical Service ■ Japanese Encephalitis : The 1st vaccination is given anywhere between the 12th to the 24th month after birth. The 2nd vaccination follows one week after the 1st. A 3rd vaccination is given Types of Hospitals one year after the 2nd vaccination. ■ General Hospitals Additional boosters are given to children of 6 full years of age and 12 full years of age. General hospitals have a wide variety of medical departments, and each department is staffed * Free vaccinations are available for infants and children at certified public health centers. Please contact the relevant public by medical specialists. General hospitals are equipped with extensive facilities including inpatient health center for more information. 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

Hospitals Addresses TEL historical people in Korea. The Great King Sejong of Joseon dynasty is on 10,000Won, 5,000Won Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center 245 Suseong-ro,Jangan-gu,-si, Gyeonggi-Do 69 031)888-0114 Suwon Hospital is Lee, Yulgok, the famous scholar, 1,000Won Gyeonggi Provincial Medica Center is famous scholar, Lee, Hwang. 50,000Won is 142 Heungsun-ro,-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)828-5000 Uijengbu Hospital famous female artist Shin, Saimdang, Korean Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center women’s role model of a wise mother and 207 Jungang-ro,-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)940-9100 Paju Hospital a good wife. She was the mother of Yulgok, Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center 2742 Gyeongchung-daero,-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)639-4800 on 5,000 Won. They are members of a very Icheon Hospital prominent family, Deoksu Lee, their another Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center 17, Gosu 2-ro,Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)8046-5000 family member is General Lee, Soon Shin. Anseong Hospital When your number is called, go to the teller Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center 1648 -ro,Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)539-9114 Pocheon Hospital Opening a Bank Account To open a bank account, visit at local bank with your foreigner registration card and the passport and fill out the application form. Free Medical Examination for Foreigners Personal data such as name and address Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being must be provided. Opening a bank account is Eligibility completed after depositing a specified amount Free medical examinations are available for foreign workers, their children and married immigrant of money into the account. women before acquiring citizenship who are not covered by a health care system such as health Using the cash card issued at the time of insurance and medical benefits. When your number is called, go to the teller opening the bank account, you can withdraw 28 money from automated teller machines which are found in many locations. 29 Benefits Full coverage for the entire period from hospitalization to discharge from hos-pital, within a limit of Eligibility 5 million Won per case(for cases requiring more than 5million Won, benefits can be extended up to Most credit card companies and banks issue credit cards to foreigners. Requirements for the issuing 10 million Won after review). of credit cards and the documents required differ by bank. Visit your local bank for a consultation.

Available Services Money Exchange In Patient treatment, one day outpatient surgery One prior outpatient examination related to the Some banks provide foreign currency exchange services. To exchange money, a passport or hospitalization or surgery three outpatient examinations following treatment. foreigner registration card is required. As almost no Korean stores accept foreign currency, it is Medical Facilities for Free Medical Examinations. therefore recommended to change your foreign currency into Korean Won.

Overseas Remittance Bank Transactions There are three ways to transfer money to overseas banks: wire transfer, telegraphic transfer, and remittance check. Money can be transferred to overseas banks in any banks providing foreign Korean Currency currency service. The unit of Korean currency is the “Won”. Coins come in four different denominations : 10Won, 50Won, 100Won, and 500Won. Wire transfer Bills come in four different denominations: This is the fastest and safest method. The name of the bank, the name of the branch of the bank, 1,000Won, 5,000Won, 10,000Won, and the bank account number, address, telephone number, and bank code must be supplied for the 50,000Won. transfer. The images of characters on the bills are great Take a number ticket from the ticket machine 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

Telegraphic transfer Olleh(001), LG U+(002), Onse Telecom(008, 00365), SK Telink(00700). A bank check is sent directly to the recipient abroad. * Rate plans vary by service providers. Contact individual service providers for more detail. Discounts up to 30~50% can be received for calls made in the morning/after midnight and holidays.

Mobile Phone / Telephone Service High-Speed Internet Mobile Phone Subscription : Visit any agency of the 3 mobile operators in Korea(SKT, Subscription : Call Internet service providers to request service. New subscription fees and monthly KT, LGT). fees differ depending upon the service providers. The longer the contract period is, the cheaper the Fill out the subscription form and pay the new subscription fee and monthly fee is in general. mobile phone price. Charges vary by mobile operators so check each operator’s service products. Membership cards provide a discount to ■ Websites and phone number of major service providers theaters, entertainment parks or restaurants. SKT www.sktelecom.com 1599-0011 KT www.kt.com 100 Required documents : Foreigner registration card, passport, bank LG www.uplus.co.kr 101 account for automatic payment of monthly fees, etc. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being

■ Websites for the 3 mobile operators in Korea SKT : www.sktelecom.com Postal Service KTF : www.kt.com LGT : www.uplus.com Domestic Mail 30 Bank Transactions/Mobile Phone/Telephone Service Domestic mail is classified into general postal service(express and normal) and parcel service. Express service generally enables overnight delivery whereas it takes about four days in the case of 31 normal service. Postage differs depending upon the weight of the postal item. Pay Phones Payphone is the phone which is set at a street or a certain place for publics. You can use the phone by input of coins or card but public phone is now disappearing gradually in International Mail Korea due to the popularization of mobile phone. There are three types of international mail : general, parcel post and Collect Call : A collect call is useful if you do not have cash or credit card readily available. Collect international express mail. call service is available for all calls excluding international calls. EMS(Express Mail Service) is the fastest international postal service to deliver urgent letters, documents, or parcels overseas safely. The weight of a parcel is limited to less than 30kg. For some countries, the weight Home Phones is limited to less than 20kg, and there are items whose sending is Visit the nearest branch of Korea Telecom(KT) with your foreigner registration card and passport to prohibited. Therefore, you should check in advance. Postal items up to have your phone connected. 30kg can be mailed. Postage depends on kinds, sizes and weights. » It is important to provide an accurate address for the connection of your phone. Paying phone bills using an automatic payment from your bank account is the most convenient way to pay. * Caution regarding Application Business Hours It is necessary to provide an accurate address and your foreigner registration card when requesting the connection. Weekdays : 09:00 ~ 18:00 Installation fees and basic rates vary by service provider(Contact individual service providers for more information). Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : closed.

International Calls Delivery Service Service code of international call service provider + country code + area code + phone Courier service wherein packages are delivered directly to the addressee is expensive compared to number. regular postal service, but it is safe and its delivery time is very short. Furthermore, the risk of loss is ■ Major international call services(service code) low because the receiver's contact numbers are indicated. With just one call, the delivery man visit 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

your place and take your packages and deliver until the next day across the nation (except Sunday Public Bath has bathtubs and showers. Sauna has bathtubs, showers, and rest areas. Jjimjilbang has and holiday; for some areas whose traffic is not convenient such as island or mountain regions). bathtubs, showers, rest areas, and rooms for sleeping. Men and women can use all facilities together Courier charge varies depending on the receipt area, size and type of goods, cargo situation, and except the areas for bath and sleeping room. quantity. You can check the charges in each courier company's homepage in advance.

Courier Company Homepage Telephone No. Hanjin Transportation www.hanjin.co.kr 1588-0011 Shopping Korea Express Co., Ltd. www.doortodoor.co.kr 1588-1255 KGB Logis www.kgbls.co.kr 1577-4577 Logen http://d2d.ilogen.com 1588-9988 Courier Service of Post Office www.epost.go.kr 1588-1300

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Electricity / Gas / Water Electricity The standard voltage for home appliances is 220volts in Korea. Foreigners should check the voltage Traditional Markets for any appliances that they bring from their home countries. Traditional open market was a kind of our old characteristic market and has been organized on a large scale by gathering of a lot of merchants. Despite of its restricted number of products as 32 compared to large supermarket, You can get some fresh farm and sea products through its direct 33 Gas delivery. Also, you can buy good quality products at competitive prices at open market. To use city gas, contact a city gas provider in the relevant area to request gas supply. An engineer Markets Location from the city gas provider will visit your home and connect the gas on the appointed date. If LP gas is used in the residence, contact a nearby gas provider for the connection of LP gas. Tongbok Market 7-29 Tongbok-Dong, Pyeongtaek Anjung Market 221-10 Anjung-Ri, Pyeongtaek Water Seojeong Market 317 Seojeong-Dong, Pyeongtaek Water is available in almost all houses. Check the water valve first if the water doesn’t run after Songbuk Market 745-12 Jisan-Dong, Pyeongtaek turning on the tap. Jungang Market 317 Sinjang-Dong, Pyeongtaek Paengseong Market 148 Anjung-Ri, Pyeongtaek Facilities Department Store Barbershop A department store is a massive retail establishment that is organized through classifying shop by The barbershop provides men with haircut and shave service. product and customer and by managing all affairs for the promotion of sales and improvement of service. Hair Salon The hair salon was originally used as space exclusive for women; nowadays, however, even men use Supermarket it a lot. You can get perm, haircut, dyeing, nail trimming, and makeup service. A supermarket is a retailer focusing on groceries item. Small supermarkets are generally located in small communities with larger supermarkets found in cities. Public bath Korean public bath facility types include "public bath," "Sauna," and "Jjimjilbang (Korean dry sauna)." 02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK

Convenience Store Registered Name of Hotel Location Class No of rooms Telephone A convenience store is a retailer operating for 24 hours. It sells simple miscellaneous goods. date Star Pyeongtaekho Tourist 536-26, Gwongwan-ri, 2003.11.28 87 683-8394 Hotel Hyeondeok-myeon Gyeonggi Tourist Hotel 240-3, Sinjang-dong 2004.01.28 85 668-1900 Restaurants World Tourist Hotel 297, Sinjang-dong 2004.05.15 49 667-5300 Restaurants cooking and serving food by using our town’s specialty item, “the Pyeongtaek rice” exclusively. Restaurants serving rice by using only the excellent Pyeongtaek rice. Restaurants whose employees are kind, facilities are hygienic, and their menus are nutritionally balanced and therefore can improve dietary life of the people. Restaurants of which food is unique in taste and menu, and Taxes also demonstrating the characteristics of Pyeongtaek Restaurants that have a good reputation Taxes in Korea consist of national taxes collected by the central government(in come tax, corporate and secure convenience facilities for customers. Restaurants that satisfy the requirements of “the tax, education tax, etc.) and local taxes collected by local governments(sales tax, registration tax, standard for designating exemplary restaurants.” property tax,etc.) Foreigners residing in Korea must pay taxes. Designated Restaurants Tax Payments

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Name Location Telephone Major menu Food style Upon receiving tax notices, taxes can be paid at financial institution including banks and post offices. Taxes can be paid by automatic transfer from banks or by credit card. Cheongsong Garden 104-46, Bijeon 2-dong 651-1414 Ribs Korean style * For more information on tax payment, please visit the website of the National Tax Service Gobaksajip 64-1,3,4, Pyeongtaek-dong 652-1199 Cold noodle Korean style (www.nts.go.kr) Yangbanchon 194-3, Jangan-dong 663-4069 Duck Korean style 34 Pajuok 46-2, Pyeongtaek-dong 655-2446 Soup Korean style 35 Cheonggiwajip 405-2, Jisan-dong 662-1160 Duck Korean style Keeping public order Sujeonggung 386, Sinyoung-ri, Poseung-myeon 682-4777 Raw fish Japanese style It is the obligation of all to observe the public order to keep the urban environment clean and Nutritiona Dolsotbap’ Korean style Doldam Garden 393-11, Ichung-dong 668-9090 secure an advanced system of order. Those who violate the public order shall be fined. Galbi You must observe the following » No smoking in non-smoking areas. » No spitting on streets. Hotels » No urinating in streets. » No illegal dumping of waste. Registered Name of Hotel Location Class No of rooms Telephone » No throwing butts/wastes, line-up. date » No jaywalking. West Tourist Hotel 658-2, Hyeonwha-ri, Anjung-eup 1 1997.04.02 66 683-8531 » Observing traffic signals. Songtan Tourist » Fasten your seat belts in moving vehicles. 274-190, Sinjang-dong 1 1979.03.05 97 666-5101 Hotel Carlson Hotel 291, Pyeongtaek-dong 2 1986.12.20 47 656-0074 Youngchun Tourist Hotel 304-14, Sinjang-dong 2 1988.08.09 66 663-4000 Pyeongtaek Tourist Hotel 62-10, Pyeongtaek-dong 1 1988.11.13 46 654-3331 Hotel Gabo 845-1, Bijeon-dong 1 1998.06.23 123 658-7700 Prince Tourist Hotel 274-273, Sinjang-dong 1 2000.03.28 60 611-6000 Osan Tourist Hotel 298-151, Sinjang-dong 2000.09.04 55 664-8960 Royal Tourist Hotel 137-1, Anjeong-ro, Paengseong-eup 2002.06.20 33 691-9261 37 36 Welcome toWelcome Korea serious case(non sense); our wife, ourserious husband, our case(non wife, sense); - Our University, Our Elder Sister, Our Mother, Our Mother, Our Elder- Sister, Our University, rice Byeo on : the field before harvest Ssal a grain : after refined of rice harvest, rice; before boiling boiled Bob rice : I but see KoreanEnglish when is is understood, auditory you visually say, orientied language: important, something For precious, I so hear. when they theyorientied, say, get understood, and bighigh, – Koreans use plural possive OurWoori – and small – something For In Koreans low, contrast, use singular possive My – My Book(Ne Dong Sister,(Ne Seng) Younger My Check), Honorific for elders is strongly advised and talk down for friends or youngers in a casual attitude or speech, Language Korean is the official language of the Republic Korean of Language Korea. currently is among the world's 13th most widely used language. created by king(A“Hangeul” unique Sejong Hangeul language in alphabet called 1443. is composed of 14 Hangeul consonants and is 10 evaluated as vowels. a very significant alphabet because it is almost entirely phonetic for the Korean language.) Korean language has its origin in Altaic language in and BC its 10C, alphabets Hangeul was created by King Sejong in 1446 as the Korean Hangeul writing alphabet system. is composed of 14 consonants and 10 vowels. There are always many different vocaburaries for important onething in Rice a has language. been very important grain for Every Almost Koreans Every 3-time for ages. Meal, 365 day, Koreans eat rice.In English you have just but we one in have three. rice, Korean, t's delicious I'm happy 기뻐요 Gi Bbeoyo How much is it? 얼마예요? yo? ye ma Erl I like it 좋아요 Jowayo I don't like it 싫어요 Sileoyo It's hot 매워요 Mae weoyo I 맛있어요 Masit seo yo It's salty 짜요 Xayo i ssa yo I'm tired 피곤해요 Pigon Heyo It's expensive 비싸요 B It's pretty 예뻐요 bbeoYe yo Thank you 감사합니다 Gamsa ham nida are welcome You 천만에요 Cheon Maneyo It's warm 더워요 Deo Weoyo I'm sad 슬퍼요 Seul Peoyo I am sorry 미안합니다 Mian ham nida utak ham nida Come on in 어서오세요 Eo seo oseyo Good bye 안녕히 가세요 An nyeong hi ga seyo Coffee please 커피 주세요 Coffee ju seyo Ham Ggae Gayo Can I help you? 어서오세요 Eo seo o seyo See you again 또 만나요 Ddo man na yo It's cold 추워요 Chu Weoyo Please 부탁합니다 B Go together 함께 가요 an ga wa yo wa ga an Who is this speaking ? 누구세요 Seyo? Gu Nu Please help me 도와주세요 seyo ju wa Do Congratulation 축하합니다 Chukha ham nida meForgive please 용서해주세요 seoYong hae ju se yo Jeo neun james ip nida How are you? 안녕하세요? An nyeong ha seyo? B Good morning 좋은 아침 Jounachim My name is James 저는 제임스입니다 Let's learn every day Korean conversation Niceto meet you 반가워요

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners 38 39 Welcome toWelcome Korea Naengmyeon, Gimchijjigae and Doenjagjjigae. Naengmyeon, National Flag[Taegeukgi] isTaegeukgi the flag symbolizing the yin andThe yang upper theory of Eastern philosophy. red part of the circle in the the center represents active the force yang, of the universe, whereas the lower blueThe part two forces represents work the together passive to force. The circle at the center and is harmony. surrounded balance, by four trigramsensure continuity, in the the earth, The sun(or four trigrams fire) comers symbolize and of heaven, the the flag. which themoon(or are white water), cosmic background elements. of the flag symbolizes peace and the sincerity Korean and people’s homogeneity. hometo the world's largest Christian church and second largest country send missionaries to the According to other survey countries. of the National Statistical Office 52.1% in of 2005, Koreans Buddhism(23% have and a of Christianity(18%), Protestant religion. the population), Catholic Christianity (11%) are the three major religions. Food Koreandishes are healthy foods generally richin Thenutrients main and low calorie. Korean meals andingredients of consist vegetables. Korean of seafood, dishesare grains, and a variety soup, of Korean siderice, food isdishes. characterized by the development of andfermented Jangajji(slices foods bean including of paste, soy radish sauce, or cucumber dried and seasonedwith Bibimbap, soy)Korean Famous Galbi, dishesinclude Bulgogi, Kimchi, ex : ‘Jeo’(English: I) for elders, ‘Na’(English: I) ‘Na’(English: I) for elders, ‘Jeo’(English: ex : contemporary Korean society. Korea, in the Korea, contemporary span of Korean a society. few has short become the decades, The constitution of the Republic ofThe Korea Religious guarantees freedom of religion. tradition in Korea had been dominatedThose by traditional Buddhism and Confucianism. religions are still influence Korean's ethos not only for the believers but also for the non by the But, end theof numberthe believers. of1800's, Catholic followers began to escalate. The Christian the church experienced results tremendous of growth, which are evident in Sound systems is very very In English critical we different. pronounce but words in with stress, we never. Korean, Religions It sounds like something like curse, however, it means “IIt know it means sounds you get like some something trouble however, like for doing curse, Please doyour work. a good job! Not only you but most of us also We do the same thing. Koreans should work hard without exception.” These two sentences are and and the the most, best anytime, greetings used for anyone, Do remember! anyplace. Greetings Shik-Sa-Ha-Shut-Se-Yo? Once Koreans had hard it time matters without much food, to them whether having a meal or not. translated it’s literallySoo-Go-Ha-Se-Yo! into Have Great Pain! Advisable Gesture is to have to use two and hands while important for giving, elders, things, and carring. bringing, taking,

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Pyeongtaek-Ho Art Center The first floor of the art center is an art gallery, the second floor is a performance hall, and the third floor is a meditation hall. Visitors can view the displayed works of art year-round and other various things like its outdoor fountain. Also, the art center’s one of the best-known tourist attractions due to its eye-catching distinctive pyramidal exterior and bird’s-eye view of Pyeongtaek-Ho. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being

(Hanguk Soriter) Korea Soriter Arts Center (Hanguk Soriter) Korea Soriter Arts Center is 42 located at the Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex. 43 There are many interesting facilities such as a concert hall, open-air theatre, and Korean traditional music theme park located inside the center. Visitors can enjoy various Korean traditional music and dance performances, and participate in the variety of programs (e.g., learning Korean traditional music and dance) that are offered. Also, participants Tourist Attractions may experience various cultural and folk art Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourism Complex programs and events. Pyeongtaek-Ho (or Pyeongtaek Lake) is an extensive artificial lake formed by the sea wall constructed in the Bay. Park-goers can relax on the grass, enjoy the fine forest pathway around the lake, and savor fresh seafood caught from the West Sea at nearby sashimi restaurants. Pyeongtaek-Ho is one of the representative tourist attractions of Pyeongtaek. The wooden boardwalk along the lake provides its visitors an opportunity to take a peaceful walk and appreciate the lake’s scenery. There is also a water fountain that jets water 105m high that will refresh your mind. In addition, there are yellow “Yu-chae” flowers and barley along the sandbank park lining the lake, which enhances the scenic beauty. Besides its scenery, Pyeongtaek-Ho is loved by its visitors for its water activities (such as yachting, wind surfing, waterskiing, excursion boats, motor boats, and swan paddle boats) and tandem bike rentals. Some other good attractions at the tourism complex include the following: boardwalk and formative overhead walkway, Pyeongtaek-Ho Drive-in Theater, cafés, sashimi restaurants, roasted shellfish restaurants near the Art Hall, etc. 03 TOURISM PYEONGTAEK Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Pyeongtaek-Hang Promotion Center excellent place for people to spend peaceful time with their family, friends, or colleagues. Pyeongtaek-Hang (or Pyeongtaek-Harbor) has Also, festivals like the “Catching Fresh in Jinwi-Cheon Festival” and the “Smelt Festival” are held been advancing as the country’s hub port for annually in the summer and winter, respectively. trade with China and Southeast Asian countries. In addition, visitors may enjoy a variety of activities in the “experience yard” (e.g., air walks, sleighing In 2007, the amount of goods that were ice fields, bottle gourd craftwork, and Found Object Art Gallery). 44 exported and imported through Pyeongtaek’s 45 harbor reached $4.5 billion. The major exported goods include automotive vehicles, optical Wootdali Culture Village instruments, and steel manufactures, and the This village is a culture and arts experience center. The village was formerly a school in Geumgak-ri, major imported goods include gas, home Seotan-myeon. The closed school was transformed into a creative culture and art space, known as appliances, and farm products. Also, car ferries the Wootdali Culture Village, thanks to the Pyeongtaek Culture Center. You may partake in about 80 run between Pyeongtaek-Hang and a number experience programs (e.g., ceramic arts, stone flower art, woodcrafts, rice cake mallet pounding, and of Chinese cities (Yantai, Rongcheng City, Rizhao, Lianyungang, and Weihai). folk games) at the culture village. To highlight the history and future vision of the harbor, Pyeongtaek-Hang Promotion Center is Outside, you can see pretty colorful pin wheels, air stages, animal yards, and farms. In the animal yard, located in an area that overlooks Pyeongtaek-Hang’s opening to the West Sea. Groups are welcome deer, black goats, rabbits, ducks, roosters, turkeys, and other small animals are being raised. to take a look around Peongtaek-Hang in a port guide-boat (reservations are required at least 3 At the “weekend farms,” you can cultivate chemical-free vegetables such as cabbage, sweet days prior to the tour, TEL: 031-682-5663). potatoes, and others. Also, you may make a reservation to camp out on the grass. The culture center is a wonderful place where all family members, from children to elders, can enjoy themselves.

Jinwi-Cheon Amusement Park This park has the following sport facilities: swimming pool, campground, nature study field, basketball court, and jok-gu (Korean football) court. The upper area of the Jinwi stream is crystal clear, as it is a protected water supply source. You may try the water at the Jinwi Water Intake Station, which is also located in a protection area. Once it gets warmer outside, the park is an 03 TOURISM PYEONGTAEK

ceremony; listening to meditation music; copying Buddhist scriptures; and growing vegetables. Visitors can also learn about temple foods during their stay at the Sudosa Temple, which has maintained the tradition of authentic Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Korean temple foods.

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Agricultural Museum/Natural Botanical Garden Agricultural Museum is a place where visitors can get a sense of how Korean agriculture has changed from prehistoric times to today, and learn about the past, present, and future of Pyeongtaek’s agriculture. At the museum, relics of farming life, Super O’ning Brand of Pyeongtaek’s premium agricultural products, and naturally dyed textiles are exhibited. Natural Botanical Garden is a natural learning place where visitors can observe about 5,200 flowers and plants, including 161 native and rare subtropical plant species. Also, the “Grand Flower Festival” is held in the beginning of May each year at the botanical garden.

Sudosa Temple Stay Temple stay is a very interesting and exciting experience for foreigners. During the temple stay, visitors can participate in various events such as the following: trying on a Buddhist shroud; participating in Buddhist services such as the 108 repentance; learning Buddhist meal etiquettes and tea ceremonies; lantern making; walking along the pine tree forest’s yellow soil road; participating in the foot washing 04

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Cultural Heritage of Pyeongtaek Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek 04 CULTURAL HERITAGES AND HISTORIC SITES

04 Royal Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued to Royal Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued Cultural Heritages and to Won Gyun, is a designated National Treasure (no. 1133), and is an important document that shows the distinguished military service Historic Sites of Admiral Won Gyun. Admiral Won Gyun was born in Pyeongtaek and brought home impressive victories against Japanese fleets during many battles. However the admiral’s life came to an end in 1597, during the Japanese Invasion of Korea. This royal certificate Cultural Heritages of Pyeongtaek documents the admiral’s distinguished military service and heroic death against the Japanese in detail. Stone Seated Vairocana Buddha of Simboksa Temple (Simboksa Seokjo Birojanabul Jwasang) Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Simboksa Seokjo Birojanabul Jwasang, which is Pyeongtaek Nongak the name of the seated stone statue of Buddha, Nongak, which is Korean traditional farmers’ music, has 5 types: Wootdali Nongak of the Gyeonggi is a designated National Treasure (No. 565) and and Chungcheong province, Udo (Right) Nongak of the Honam plains, Jwado (Left) Nongak of the is enshrined at the very old Buddhist Simboksa mountainous region of Honam, Yeongnam Nongak, and Nongak. Temple. Pyeongtaek Nongak, which falls under Wootdali Nongak, has been influenced by the Dure 50 Legend says that around 700 years ago, three community’s Maeulnori and the Geolippae’s professional theatrics. It consists of about 10 fast, 51 fishermen found and pulled up the Buddha dynamic, and cheerful tunes that have many diverse variations. Also, Pyeongtaek Nongak mainly statue from the water. Then it is said that the uses the following instruments: gong, drum, Jing (another type of gong), Changku, small drum, fishermen, which were Buddhist, moved it onto taepyeongso, etc. land and built a temple to enshrine the statue. Although there are numerous types of nongak variations throughout the country, Pyeongtaek That temple is believed to be the Simboksa Nongak has been recognized on a national and worldwide level. Pyeongtaek Nongak was proudly Temple, and the statue is presumed to have been created during the 10th century. designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Korea (no.11-2) and has been recently

Seated Iron Sakyamuni Statue of Mangisa Temple (Mangisa Cheoljo Yeorae Jwasang) Mangisa Cheoljo Yeorae Jwasang, which is the name of the seated iron statue of Buddha, is a designated National Treasure (no. 567) and is enshrined at the very old Buddhist Mangisa Temple. People say that the Mangisa Temple was founded in 962 A.D. under the reign of King Taejo, which was the first king of the Goryeo Dynasty. Along with the temple, the statue is believed to have created during the early Goryeo period. Also, there is a well (known as “Eojeong) in the Mangisa Temple. Legend says that King Sejo of the early Joseon Dynasty, who made a pit stop at this temple during a trip, tasted the water from Eojeong and described it as being “spring water sweet as dew.” 04 CULTURAL HERITAGES AND HISTORIC SITES

been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2014.

Classification Important Intangible Cultural Property No. 11-2 Designated Date December 1, 1985 Skill Holder Kim Yong-Rae Place of Inheritance 242-1 Paengseong-eup, Pyeonggun-ri

Sambongjip Mokpan (Wood Plates of the Sambong Collection) Sambongjip Mokpan is a collection of Sambong Jeong Dojeon’s (1337~1398) literary works printed on wooden plates. Jeong Dojeon

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being was a scholar, civil minister, and a distinguished contributor to the foundation of the Joseon at the time. In hopes of lessening the financial burden of the people, he has reformed the corrupted Dynasty (King Taejo’s supporter and advisor). tax payment system. Not only did he lay down the political system Under the new Dae Dong Law, people were able to pay tribute in rice rather than the originally and tax laws of the new dynasty, he made offered regional specialties. This law was in place from the 41st year of King Sunjo’s reign (1608) to 52 Confucianism the national religion, moved the the 31st year of King Gojong’s reign (1894). Also, educational inequalities and unfair labor practices capital to Hanyang (present-day Seoul), made Joseon a highly centralized bureaucracy, wrote the were removed and private commercial transactions ran smoothly after the enforcement of the Dae 53 dynasty’s constitution, helped create Sungkyunkwan (royal Conucian academy), etc. Dong Law. The Sambong collection, which originally was published into 8 volumes and 8 books, was republished onto wood plates thanks to King Jeongjo’s order. The wood plates of Sambong’s Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 40 collection consist of 14 volumes and 7 books, and include but are not limited to the following Designated Date July 10, 1973 topics: Jeong Dojeon’s literary works, centralism, Joseon’s code of laws, Jeong Dojeon’s philosophy, Owner Republic of Korea administrative achievements of Goryeo Dynasty’s kings, etc. Location 140-1 Sosa-dong, Pyeongtaek A total of 228 wood plates were used to completely republish the Sambong collection. Not only are Era 10th year of Hyojong’s reign as Joseon Dynasty’s king (1659) the plates valuable to those who study the history of printing, they are highly valued by many for they bring together the political, economic, and philosophical thoughts of Jeong Dojeon. In other words, they include the fundamental ideals envisioned on the founding of the Joseon Dynasty. Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 132 Designated Date May 7, 1986 Shrine of Jeong Dojeon Owner Jongjung of the Jeong clan of Bongwha Jeong Dojeon was a scholar, civil minister, and a Location 189 Eunsan-ri, Jinwi-myeon distinguished contributor to the foundation of Quantity 14 volumes, 228 plates the Joseon Dynasty (King Taejo’s supporter and Era 15th year of Jeongjo’s reign as Joseon Dynasty’s king (1791) advisor). After Yi Bangwon, the 5th son of King Taejo and the future 3rd king of Joseon, had Jeong Dojeon assassinated over their conflict The Monument to the Enforcement of the Dae Dong Law over how the country should be governed, This monument has been in its current location since the 1970s. Originally, it was set up 50m Jeong Dojeon’s descendants moved to southeast (on a hill) from its current location during the 10th year of King Hyojong’s reign (1659) to Pyeongtaek and have been living here for more inform the people about the enforcement of the Dae Dong Law and to commemorate Kim Yuk’s than 600 years. Jeong Dojeon’s contributions virtue of caring for the people. Kim Yuk was the scholar that created the law; he was prime minister and accomplishments were respected by 04 CULTURAL HERITAGES AND HISTORIC SITES

many succeeding kings. In fact, King Gojong respected him so much that he had Munheonsa, Jang Dojeon’s shrine, built in 1872 and let his descendants take care of it. The ancestral tablet and portrait of the deceased Jeong Dojeon is displayed inside the shrine. Also, the shine was designated as a Pyeongtaek Local Relic (no. 2) on March 5, 1986.

Tomb and Shrine of Admiral Won Gyun Admiral Won Gyun made a great contribution in defeating the Japanese Navy when Japan invaded Korea in 1592. He is known for bringing home impressive victories against Japanese fleets during many battles, including the great victory of the Hansan Naval Battle (cooperated with Admiral Yi Sunshin). However during the Battle of Chilcheollyang, Admiral Won Gyun fought for his life but was unfortunately defeated. For the man that has scarified his life for his country, a tomb and shrine was built in his honor. At the admiral’s tomb, there is his memorial stone and a stone table, stone lantern, and 4 stone statues of civil officials and warriors placed in front of the royal tomb. The tomb was designated a Gyeonggi- do Monument (no. 57) and the shrine was designated as a Pyeongtaek Local Relic (no. 6). Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Paengseong-eup Guesthouse Over the span of centuries, this building has been rebuilt and repaired a number of times. Originally it was a small-scaled Paengseong-hyeon guesthouse during the Joseon Dynasty, but it was rebuilt to be enlarged during the period of Hyeonjong (1659~1674). Over the next century and half, it was repaired twice (36th year of Yeongjo [1760] and 1st year of Sunjo [1801]). 54 The building attached to the main gate and the main building (guesthouse) that contains 9 55 rooms remain today. There are 3 part to the building: Jungdaecheong, Dongheon and Seoheon. Jungdaecheong, which is the middle part of the guesthouse with the highest roof, was where the wooden plate that symbolizes the king was kept and the head of the district bowed down to it twice a month. Dongheon and Seoheon (Dongseoheon for short) are located on the sides of Jungdaecheong. These two parts were used as a guesthouse; this is where the public officials from other districts stayed when they visited the area. As for the building attached to the gate, the central part is the main gate to the guesthouse and is decorated with a monitor roof. On the roofs of the main gate and Jungdaecheong, dragon head carvings are placed on the each ends to show the dignity of the administrative office.

Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 137 Designated Date June 1, 1989 Owner Pyeongtaek City Location 117 Gaeksa-ri, Paengseong-eup Era Joseon Dynasty

Pyeongtaek-Hyanggyo Pyeongtaek-Hyanggyo, a national institute established by the country, is believed to have been built in King Taejong’s 13th year of reign (1413) for Confucius and sages to perform ancestral rites and to educate the people. 04 CULTURAL HERITAGES AND HISTORIC SITES

The Hyanggyo was destroyed in a fire during the 2nd Manchu Invasion of Korea, but luckily has Honghaksa Monument House been restored and fixed. The institution consisted of classrooms, lecture halls, dormitories, and the This monument was built in honor of Hong Hall of Confucius. Although today the educational purposes no longer exist, ancestral rites are still Ikhan, one of the three patriotic scholars that performed. Also, this institute has been designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 4). were taken and executed in China in 1637. During the 2nd Manchu Invasion of Korea, Ikhan and the two prisoners of war insisted Jinwi-Hyanggyo on advocating war against China. Once the The Great Hall of Confucius war ended, the three were taken to Shenyang, Jinwi-Hyanggyo is believed to have been built the capital of Qing China, along with 50,000 during the early years of Joseon and is known prisoners. Until the very last moment of their to have been repaired twice in the 1920s. The lives, the three loyal detainees refused to placate. remaining facilities include the following: Great In honor of the patriotic scholar, the monument Hall of Confucius, West Hall, East Hall, inner gate, was first built in 1964 and relocated to its current location in 1682. Also, the Honghaksa Monument and outer gate. House was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 5). The Great Hall of Confucius is where ancestral tablets of Chinese and Korean Confucian scholars are enshrined and ancestral rites are Birthplace of An Jaehong Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being performed. This hall in particular has special An Jaehong was a great politician, journalist, cultural value; it keeps a royal tablet that and scholar in the modern era of Korea. is believed to have been brought from the old Jinwi-hyeon guesthouse. Like the Pyeongtaek During the Japanese occupation of Korea, Hyanggo, the educational purpose no longer exists, but the ancestral rites are still performed today. Jaehong contributed as a leader, activist of Also, this institute has been designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 40). the independence movement, journalist, and 56 statesman; he was incarcerated 9 times during 57 the Korean independence movement. After Tomb and Memorial Stone for General Yi Daewon the liberation of Korea, he assumed the post of General Yi Daewon served his time in the military in middle period of the Joseon Dynasty. The the “People’s Party” Representative, became the general was born in Pyeongtaek in 1566. Once he turned 17 years old (18 in Korean), he passed the 1st Chief Civilian Minister under the U.S. Army military service examination and eventually became the youngest naval commander throughout Military Government in Korea, and was a great the Joseon Dynasty. General Yi Daewon successfully defeated the Japanese fleets that invaded the contributor to the construction of Korea’s national state. He was also elected to the 2nd National southern coast of Joseon in 1587. However, the general’s life came to an end while he was on the Assembly of Pyeongtaek (his hometown). During the Korean War, he was captured by the North battle field. After his death, the king granted him a posthumous name and memorial arch in 1592. Korean Government unfortunately and was never able to return home. In honor of all he has done Also, his memorial stone was erected in 1699. In addition, the tomb and memorial stone for General for his country, his birthplace was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Monument (no. 135). Yi Daewon was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Monument (no. 56). 05

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Festivals Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families 05 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

05 Peongtaek along with the art performances by the U.S. Military band and Pyeongtaek Farmers' music performance. Visitors can enjoy a regular Festivals and event of Korean folk play, as well as the world's Events folk culture and foods. Rock Festival The festival is a grand Rock festival and this year is the 5th. It will be held in Ichung Fountain Park on 29th Auguest. There will be a band contest, and a varity of performances presented. Visitors Festivals will also enjoy special performances by famous singers.

Mulbit Festival Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being (Water Sparkling Light Festival) This year the 4th Water Sparkling Light Festival will be held at Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex on 4th October. It offers many kinds of events such as orchestra performance, and fire work 60 show. People can enjoy and go around the 61 booths set up for different cultural experiences, and foods.

Babble(Wackjazeegurl) Youth Visual Arts Pyeongtaek Spring Flower Festival Contest(13th, Auguest), The festival is a grand flower festival and Family Camping, this year was the 13th. It was held on 25th Smart Visual Arts Festival April to Children's day in May at Agricultural This festival is the 4th this year. It will be held Technology Center of Pyeongtaek City. During at Korea Soriter Arts Center, and Mt. Moobong festival period, it offers various events and Youth Camp from 13th to 16th Auguest. experience programs including singing contest, Many people come from all over the country a celebration of Children's day and the sales of for family camping. They will also enjoy and flowers, and agricultural products. Visitors also experience various art programms including can enjoy various beautiful flowers at large mentor-lectures and cultural performances. scaled flower garden, flower bed and Wild flower garden. Annually, many people enjoy this festival and keep pleasant memory. Gunmun-Po Silver Grass Festival This 4th festival will be held at Anseong riverside around 24th October. There people enjoy Korea and America Friendship Cultural watching the silver grass dancing in groups Festival(Spring and Fall) when it flutters in the wind. They will also enjoy The Festival is very interesting and exciting cultural experiences such as art exhibitions and event that can be experienced only at performances as well as foods. 05 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Practical Music Festival of excellent works, this Festival is held. Korean Universities The festival is a national contest such as vocal It is the gathering of all practical music artists. music, instrumental music, percussion, farmers' This is the second year to host to a festival at music, sijo and traditional dancing. Participants Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex from 19th to can enjoy high leveled Korean traditional classic 20th September. Visitors can enjoy various show concerts. times and band performances by students and professors of department of practical music in Korean universities. They will also set up booths Sosabeol Art Festival for PR. It is the gathering of all Pyeongtaek artistic organizations such as gukak(Koran classical music and dance) citizen’s writing contest Pyeongtaek-Ho Weekend Performances and photography contest are also included Pyeongtaek-Ho Weekend Performance to promote the cooperation with locals. It is a is performance of Pyeongtaek intangible festival of local artists and people. cultural assets(Wootdali Pyeongtaek Nongak, Pyeongtaek traditional songs) and popular Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being music starting from May to October. The Pyeongtaek-HangMarathon performance is on every Saturday and Sunday Competition(October) for tourist and local citizens The Pyeongtaek-Hang Marathon is competition held to improve citizen health and has turned into a dynamic, energetic race along with the 62 Pyeongtaek Nongak development of Pyeongtaek-Hang as the hub 63 Pyeongtaek Nongak is a major farmers' music port for Northeast Asia trading and logistics. of central part of Korea including Gyeonggi-Do, The race is classified into 5km, 10km, and Seoul, and Chungcheong-Do. halfmarathons(21.0975km). The half-marathon is It boasts the best skill having characteristics of open to those who are over 18 years old while both 'Dure nongak' which is original farmers' the 5km and 10km races welcome everyone. music and 'Yeonheuipae Nongak' which is About 15,000 people take part in this race in Oct. farmers' music of professional entertainment every year. Winners receive a variety of prizes and group'. It was designated as a Unesco's presents. This is a large scale amateur marathon Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. competition that excludes marathoners registered with the Korea Athletics Federation from the winners list. Pyeongtaek Minyo Pyeongtaek Minyo is traditional folk music in Pyeongtaek and is classified to three branches, Pyeongtaek-Hang Pyeongtaek-Ho 'Nongyo' which is farmers' song, 'Eoroyo' which Festival(around October) is fishers' song and 'Jangryeyo' which is song in The festival is a Cultural Arts event unfolded funeral ceremony. It was recently designated as with Lake Pyeongtaek-Ho and Pyeongtaek- the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Hang in the background. It offers many kinds of events such as typical Korean farmers' music, world folk performance. Visitors can enjoy Ji Yeonghi Art Festival various experience programs such as traditional Ji Yeonghi was born in Pyeongtaek and led games and traditional rice cake making. development and modernization of Korean Besides, traditional temple food and world food classical music. In order to memorize his experience events are held during the festival. 05 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families close relationships between Korea and USA, has given beautiful memories to children. Korea and The US Friendship Festival * For more info, www.pief.or.kr/en This, 12th event, will be held in Anjeong Shopping Mall, Sinjan-dong, and the exact date is not decided yet. The Festival to cultivate Korea and The US’ Friendship is very interesting and exciting event that can be experienced only at Peongtaek along with the art performances by the famous Korean singers and music bands. Visitors can enjoy a regular event as well as the Korean and American cultural experiences and foods. Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being

Pyeongtaek City Tour 64 Owing to its Pyeongtaek cultural properties and 65 tourist attractions tour with various experience programs, Pyeongtaek City Tour is very popular among tourists and citizens. City Tours, together with traditional arts performances, runs 6 times a year and give a good chance for participants to enjoy the history, culture and attractions of Pyeongtaek. * For more info, www.pief.or.kr/en

Korean-American Youth Summer School In order to accomplish the mutual cultures and livelihoods understanding between Korea and USA, Summer school is opened for children. During this session, children enjoy many interesting programs such as Taegweondo exercise, tours of national historic sites, cultural experience and so on. And also, Korean children visit US Camp and understand about environment of USA. Exactly, it is the unique opportunity differentiated from other cities of Korea. Summer school has been contribute to 06

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Multicultural Support Website Emergency Calls Information Calls and Websites Useful Applications 06 KEY CONTACT SITES

06 Cases TEL Description Environmental Pollution 128 Environmental pollution and destruction are punishable by law Key Contact Emergency Medical Services 129 Emergency medical service is required Lost Child/Runaway Report 182 A child has been lost or has run away from home Emergency Medical Service 1339 Emergency medical service is required during consecutive holidays Sites during Consecutive Holidays Women In Crisis 1366 Hidden family and sexual violence Child Protective Services 1577-1391 Never hit a child! Child abuse is a crime

Cases TEL Description Multicultural Support Website Directory Services 114 What is the phone number for 000? In Korea where information and communication are well developed, Multicultural Support Website Accurate Standard Time 116 What time is it now in New York? can be used to get information on Korean life, Korean language training, and education on Weather 131 A typhoon? Never. The forecast said it would be clear all week understanding of Korean society.

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Law Information 132 Know the law for smart prevention and counteraction Information and Consultation Website Address Agency Services Provided 1588-1300 Inquiries related to the postal service related to Post Office Multicultural Integrated service for multicultural family Central Office for Family support such as Korean language training, Call Taxi 1333 Call or reservation taxis http://liveinkorea.mogef.go.kr Multicultural Family Support Portal Korean life guide and multilingual news, Information ofrof tourists in various languages 2524 hours a day all Support Centers Foreign Tourist Bureau 1330 68 Homepage etc. through the year Korean Overseas Korea.net http://korea.net Official website of Korea 69 Information Service Teen Harassment 1388 Consultations or reporting cases of teen harassment Introduction to Multilingual news, Corruption 1398 Consultation or reporting of corruption KBS World News http://world.kbs.co.kr KBS Current affairs & educational programs, entertainment programs, etc. Prohibited/ Illegal Food Report 1399 Consultation or reporting of prohibited or illegal food Public affairs services such as reservation Seoul 02, Gyeonggi-Do 031, Incheon 032, Gangwon-Do 033, for visiting, re-entry permit, and extension Chungcheong-nam-Do 041, 042, Chungcheongbuk-Do 043, Sejong 044, Hi Korea http://www.hikorea.go.kr Ministry of Justice Telephone Area Codes of sojourn permit can be applied for with Busan 051, 052, 053, Gyeongsngbuk-Do 054, Gyeongsangnam-Do 055, the Ministry of Justice online. Jeollanam-Do 061, 062, Jeollabuk-Do 063, Jeju 064 Korea Tourism Korea Sparkling http://www.visitkorea.or.kr Information on travel and festival in Korea Organization Organizations TEL Services General administration and coordination for support Planning & Budget Dept 031)8024-2661 of foreign residents in Pyeongtaek Welfare Administration Dept. 031)8024-2914 Education through home visits of Multiculture Family Emergency Calls Pyeongtaek Enterprise Economy Municipal 031)8024-3066 Support for foreign investment companies Cases TEL Description Government Dept. Telephone issues 100 The telephone is not functioning Pyeongtaek Health Center 031)8024-4300 Health care service for foreigners Crime 112 Theft, assault, etc Songtan Health Center 031)610-8568 Free medical examinations for foreign residents Pyeongtaek Songtan 031)667-2353 Fire/First-Aid/Rescue 119 For fire emergencies or injuries requiring emergency medical service International Promotes various cultural exchange programs Accidents/Civil Affairs 120 Call for any complicated events or issues Exchange Foundation Paengseong 031)692-4301~3 Civil service consultation and reporting of problems related to water Water Service Problems 121 service Pyeongtaek Multicultural Family Support Center 1577-1366 Support of foreign residents in Pyeongtaek Electrical Power Service Problems 123 For power outages or possibilities of electric shock Pyeongtaek Police Station 031)8053-0376 Ensuring safety for foreigners residing in Pyeongtaek 06 KEY CONTACT SITES

Organizations TEL Services Organizations TEL Services Foreigner registration, extension of stay, application for Suwon Immigration Office 031)278-3316 Korea Railroad 1544-7788 http://www.korail.com/ citizenship -Business related to foreign worker employment Korean Airline 1588-2001 http://kr.koreanair.com/ permit system Asiana Airline 1588-8000 http://www.flyasiana.com/ Pyeongtaek Job Center 031)646-1260 -Instruction, monitoring and guidance for workplaces employing foreign workers Incheon International Airport 032)741-0114 http://www.airport.kr/ -Business for foreigners residing in Korea International Airport 02)2660-2475 http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/ -Research and policy suggestion for supporting foreign residents http://www/bagaehospital.com/ Pyeongtaek Multiculture Family Center 031)659-8196 Bagae General Hospital 031)652-2121 -Cultivating instructors for teaching Korean to and (41-2 Pyeongtaek-Dong) supporting foreign residents http://www.goodmhospital.co.kr/ Goodmorning Hospital 031)659-7736 -Teaching Korean and skills and providing assistance (883 Hapjeong-Dong) for adaptation for foreign residents Pyeongtaek Dongyang Express Bus Terminal 031)655-2453 55-5 Pyeongtaek-Dong Pyeongtaek Migrant Community Center 031)652-8855 -Consultation regarding difficulties faced by foreigners -Providing a place for sharing information and Pyeongtaek Inter-City Bus Terminal 031)652-2618 185-245 Pyeongtaek-Dong friendship and cultural events Songtan Inter-City Bus Terminal 031)662-5331 770-6 Jisan-Dong Teaching Korean to female marriage immigrants and Burak Community Socail Welfare Center 031)611-4820 Pyeongtaek Port International operating self-supporing groups 031)8024-8983 http://www.pyeongtaek.go.kr Passenger Terminal

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being Hapjeong Community Socail Welfare Center 031)655-5337 Teaching Korean to foreign residents China 02)738-1038 FAX. 738-1077, 54 Hyoja-Dong, Jongno-Gu Teaching Korean and providing assistance for adaption Hyeondeok Elementary School 031)682-2628 FAX. 796-0827, 34-44 Jinseong Bdg., Itaewon1-Dong, for female immigrants Philippines 02)796-7387 Yongsan-Gu Wonpyeong-Dong Residents’ Committee 031)8042-5712 Cultural experience program Thailand 02)795-3098 FAX. 798-3448, 653-7 Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu Education Counseling and Culture Program for Multiculture Family Support Center 031)659-4323 70 Multiculture Family Vietnam 02)739-2065 FAX. 739-2064, 58 Samcheong-Dong, Jongno-Gu 71 Indonesia 02)783-5675 FAX. 780-4280, 55 Yeoui-Dong, Yeongdeungpo-Gu Embassy in Korea USA 02)397-4114 FAX. 795-3606, 32 Sejong-Ro, Jongno-Gu FAX. 737-9577, Unit No. 2002, Gyobo Bdg.,Jongno1-Ga, Sri Lanka 02)735-2966 Information Calls and Websites Jongno-Gu Mongolia 02)794-1350 FAX. 794-7605, 33-5 Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu Organaizations TEL Services Japan 02)2170-5200 FAX. 794-4528, 18-11 Junghak-Dong, Jongno-Gu Pyeongtaek Municipal Government 031)653-3000 http://www.pyeongtaek.go.kr FAX. 578-0576, 701 Diplomatic Center, Uzbekistan 02)574-6554 Pyeongtaek Council 031)610-8265 http://www.ptcouncil.net 1376-1 Seocho 2-Dong, Seocho-Gu Pyeongtaek Police Station 031)657-0112 http://pt.ggpolice.go.kr/ Pyeongtaek Office of Education 031)650-1205 http://www.goept.kr/ Pyeongtaek Fire Station 031)652-1119 http://www.pt119.or.kr Songtan Fire Station 031)662-2119 http://www.st119.or.kr Useful Applications Pyeongtaek Post Office 031)655-2800 http://450.epost.go.kr/ » Korean Food Guide 800 Pyeongtaek International Exchange 031)692-4301~3 www.pief.or.kr/en Foundation » Visit Korea : Official Guide Suwon Immigration Bureau 031)278-3316 http://suwon.immigration.go.kr/ National Health Insurance Corporation 1577-1000 www.nhic.or.kr » Korea Travel Guide(Korea Tourism Org)

Pyeongtaek Job Center 031)646-1266 http://pyeongtaek.jobcenter.go.kr » Subway Korea (Malang Studio) Korea Telecom 100 www.kt.co.kr Korea Electric Power Corporation 123 www.kepco.co.kr 07

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Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation Our Programs Location 07 PYEONGTAEK INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION

07 Our Programs Supporting USKF & Foreigners Pyeongtaek International ■ KOREAN CLASS » Learn the Korean language & culture » Conversation-oriented Exchange Foundation » Interactions between people from various backgrounds » Schedule PS: Mon 19:00 ~ 21:00 ST: Wed-Fri 09:30 ~ 12:30

■ CULTURE TOUR » Cultural experience tour » Traditional Tea Ceremony, Korean Handicraft, Pyeongtaek Nongak * Please visit pief.or.kr/en for details on schedule

■ CITY TOUR » Experience-oriented Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being - Pyeongtaek Lake Tourism Complex Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation was established in 2014 to manage Pyeongtaek - Korean Culture Village city’s international exchange relations systematically and effectively, and play a lead role in - Daryewon Pyeongtaek’s globalization. * place to learn traditional tea ceremony & etiquette » Pyeongtaek guidebook & city map will be provided 74 Matching USFK’s move to Pyeongtaek and the increasing numbers of multicultural families and 75 international students in Pyeongtaek, PIEF will work towards supporting its foreigners, globalizing its * Please visit pief.or.kr/en for details on schedule citizens, and strengthening internal exchange.

In order to make Pyeongtaek the most memorable city of your life, PIEF promotes various cultural Cultural Exchange & Cooperation exchange programs that allow both Pyeongtaek citizens and foreigners to participate in. Through ■ PIFE FLEA MARKET these programs, those residing in Pyeongtaek can learn more about one another’s culture and » Products - Used goods, Personal artwork language. Hoping that everyone can live in harmony in Pyeongtaek, PIEF will continue to perform - Homemade food, Handmade goods its role. - Agricultural products » Performances » Schedule 3rd Saturdays of each month / PIEF Songtan Center

■ HANDICRAFT CLASS » Programs - Korean Paper Fan (PS 6/11, ST 6/18) - Korean Patchwork (8/20) - Korean Macramé (10/22) » Schedule - 3rd Thursday of March, April, June, August and October, 14:00 ~ 16:00 - New class if 10 people sign up

■ COOKING CLASS » Cooking Korean food » Interact with Pyeongtaek citizens » Schedule - 1st Wednesday of every month, 11:00 ~ 14:00 - New class if 10 people sign up Howard Hotel K-6 S-oil Main Anjeong -ro Paengseong 07 PYEONGTAEK INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION Gate Gas Station Anjeong Sunhwan-ro Anjeong Sunhwan-ro 267beon-gil Paengseong 80beon-gil Office Moti mahal Anjoong Paengseong Apt. Anjeong Sunhwan-ro International ■ SPEECH CONTEST Songtan InternationalCommunity CommunityHyundai Center Hometown Catholic » Language exchange event Center (ST Center) Apt. church - Foreigners : Speech in Korean Oscarville intersection Apt. - Koreans : Speech in English ■ Address » Schedule October 9, 2015 ( Day) 124, Singjan-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do » Phone : 031-667-2353 » Fax : 031-667-2354 Globalizing Citizens ■ TALK CAFÉ » English Conversation Club bound for Seotan » 1 or 2 Native English-speaking volunteers and Doolittle Gate bound for Pyeongtaek citizens per club Morin Gate Osan » Schedule Mondays 19:00 ~ 21:00 Songtan International Mido APT Community Center Songtan Underpass Festival ■ KOREAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL Songtan Post Office

Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners for Guide - Pyeongtaeker a Being YoungChon Hotel » Food, Games, Goods, Various Performances Osan AB Main Gate Songtan » Schedule Spring : May 29, 2015(Friday) at Anjeong-ri Sungsin Pharmacy Bus Terminal Fall : To be announced at Sinjang-dong City Bank bound for Pyeongtaek 76 77

Location Paengseong International Community Center (PS Center)

■ Address  42, Anjeongsunhwan-ro 267beon-gil Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do » Phone : 031-692-4301~3 » Fax : 031-692-4304

Howard Hotel K-6 S-oil Main Anjeong -ro Paengseong Gate Gas Station Anjeong Sunhwan-ro Anjeong Sunhwan-ro 267beon-gil Paengseong 80beon-gil Office Moti mahal Anjoong Paengseong Apt. Anjeong Sunhwan-ro International Community Hyundai Center Hometown Catholic Apt. church Oscarville intersection Apt.

bound for Seotan Doolittle Gate bound for Morin Gate Osan Songtan International Mido APT Community Center Songtan Underpass

Songtan YoungChon Hotel Post Office Osan AB Main Gate Songtan Sungsin Pharmacy Bus Terminal City Bank

bound for Pyeongtaek ]^ Date of Publication May 30, 2015 Pulished by Rok - US Cooperation team, Pyeongtaek City Inquiry 031) 692-4301 Design by IDA Designer Kim Eun young Edited by PIEF(Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation)