Busan - South Korea

Main telephone information
Busan Foundation for International Activities(Busan Global Center)

Tel 051.668.7900~9 Website www.bfia.or.kr Call Center for Foreigners
Consultation on lifestyle, labor, law etc.
1577-7716
(English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian/Uzbek Interpretation Service available)
+ Emergency Call
Police 112 Fire / Ambulance 119
(English, Chinese, Japanese Interpretation Service available)
112.119 114 116 120 131
+ Phone Number Information + Standard Time Information + Civil Service Consultation + Weather Forecast Service
+ Emergency Medical Information Center 1339

Website www.1339.or.kr
+ Tourism Information Service

1330
In addition, a free interpretation service is available for taxis or restaurants
+ Emergency Call for Women

Website 1366.busan.go.kr
1366
+ Immigration Contact Center

(Consultation on Immigration, Visas, Nationality etc.)
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Electronic Government for Foreigners Website www.hikorea.go.kr
Main telephone information

Busan Metropolitan City
International Relations Div. Tel 051.888.3541 Website www.busan.go.kr
Busan Metropolitan Police Agency

Foreign Affairs Dept. Tel 051.851.5901 Website www.bspolice.go.kr
+ Korea Legal Aid Corporation

Busan branch 051.505.1643 Website www.klac.go.kr
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+ National Health Insurance Corporation(Customer Service Center) 1577-1000

Call Center English Consulting 02.390.2000 Website www.nhic.or.kr
+ KT(Customer Service Center)
KT Busan Marketing Team 051.638.3133 Website www.kt.com
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+ Korea Electric Power Corporation

(Customer Service Center)
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Busan Headquarters 051.801.2221 Website www.kepco.co.co.kr
+ Busan Water Service Center

(Customer Service Center)
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Website water.busan.go.kr
+ Webpages introducing the culture and tourism of Busan

English etour.busan.go.kr Chinese ctour.busan.go.kr Japanese jtour.busan.go.kr

+ Introduction of hotels, food, festivals, transportation, shopping etc.
Index
1Busan
Global Center
11 Service Information of Busan Global Center Main Programs 12
2Introduction
to the Republic of Korea
14 General Information 15 National Flag & National Flower 15 Population & Economy 16 Administrative Districts 16 Currency 16 Festivals & Seasonal Events 17 Family Culture
3Introduction
to Busan
20 Location, Area & Climate 21 Population & Economy
21 Attractions in Busan 22 Sister Cities 22 Festivals & International Events
4Entry &
Departure and Visas
25 Entry & Departure Procedures 26 Airport Facilities & Transportation 30 Alien Registration 31 Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card 32 Staying in Korea(Visas) & Scope of Activities International Marriage 34 35 Citizenship 37 Naturalization 37 Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants
Life in Busan
41 Housing, Electricity, Water, Gas & Heating Driving & Traffic 46

46 48 50 52 56 59 Drivers Licenses Transfer Discount System City Buses, Subways & Taxis Intercity Buses, Trains, Airplanes & Ships Phones & Cell phones Internet & Other Communication Facilities
56 Telecommunications 62 Waste Management 64 Use of Emergency, Pastal and Hygiene Services

64 64 65 66 66 67 70 71 Goverment and Emergency Agencies Postal Services Barbershops & Beauty Salons Public Baths Household Economy How to Purchase and Use Goods Banking Services Taxes
66 Money Management
72 Pregnancy & Childcare and Education of Children

72 74 76 77 Pregnancy and Childbirth Infant Healthcare Child Growth Information and Early Education Educational System
78 Health and Medical Treatment

78 80 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 93 Medical Examinations List of Hospitals, Public Health Centers & Herbal Clinics National Health Insurance Basic Livelihood Security System National Pension Emergency Welfare Aid Employment of Foreigners Labor Standards Law Social Insurance Employment & Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
88 Social Security System
91 Employment and Labor
6Other
Information
95 Information for Foreign Residents

95 96 97 98 98 Foreigner Support Centers Religious Services Restaurants & Bars Shops & Marts in Busan Foreign Grocery Shop in Gimhae
99 In an Emergency 99 Tourism & Leisure 115 Foreign Consulates and Cultural Centers in Busan Maps
Busan Global Center

1. Service Information of Busan Global Center 2. Main Programs
Busan Global Center
Busan Global Center

(www.bfia.or.kr)
Busan Foundation for International Activities (BFIA) is concentrating its efforts on making Busan an international city in which foreigners are happy and able to live as naturally as possible, through active international exchanges, cooperation and support programs for foreigners. With its lively and diverse international exchange activities, BFIA is taking the lead in making Busan a city that foreigners from across the world will enjoy visiting as well as living in.
>>> Service Information for Busan Global Center

1. Service hours Mon ~ Fri : 09:30 ~ 20:30 Sat : 09:30 ~ 18:30 Sun and Holidays : Closed 2. Location Jungang-ro 1992, Yeonje-gu, Busan (National Pension Service Bldg 13th Floor) 3. Multilingual Service 1577-7716 Phone Counseling Center Korean(0), English(1), Chinese(2), Vietnamese(3), Indonesian(4), Russian/Uzbek(5) 4. Homepage - www.bfia.or.kr 5. Website of Busan Life Information for Foreigners Busan Life www.busanlife.or.kr
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>>> Main Programs

1. Programs for Foreigners
+ Phone & Visiting Counseling Service (Mon.~Sat., 09:30~18:30)
+ Business & Foreign Student Counseling Service + Tour Guide & One-Stop Service + Korean Language Classes & Korean Contests (Essay and Speech Contests) + Informational Booklet Life in Busan, Busan Life Published for Foreigners + Website providing practical information for foreigners (www.busanlife.or.kr) + Support for Foreign Communities and Advisory Council Meetings to Support Activities for Foreigners
Call Center (1577-7716) : Providing Lifestyle Information and Counseling Expert Counseling : Labor, Law, Tax, Real Estate
+ Mentoring Program and Operating Korean Culture Comprehension Programs

2. Programs for Foreigners and Citizens
+ Exchange Program : Used Items to Buy and Sell, Advertise for Housing(Homestays & Roommates), Language Exchange, etc.
+ Providing a Meeting Place and Rest Space : Free Internet Service, International
Publications (Newspapers, Magazines, Booklets), Space for Community Meetings
+ Providing International Events in Busan + Providing Space for International Meetings, Community Meetings with Citizen and
Foreigners
3. Programs for Citizens
+ World-wide Culture Classes : Culture Classes Which People Can Learn and Experience Other Countries Culture
+ Providing International Information : Providing Information about Overseas Sistercities, World Festivals, Volunteering (Internal or External), Working Holidays
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Introduction to the Republic of Korea

1. General Information 2. National Flag and National Flower 3. Population and Economy 4. Administrative Districts 5. Currency 6. Festivals and Seasonal Events 7. Family Culture

(korea.go.kr)
>>> General Information

1. Official Name Republic of Korea (Mostly Referred to as Korea) 2. Location and Area Northeastern Part of Asia, 99,000 (Occupying 45% of the Korean Peninsula, which has a total area of 221,000) 3. Climate The Climate of Korea is Temperate, with Four Distinct Seasons
+ Spring
Spring is usually warm, though mornings and evenings can be chilly from March to May. Trees and flowers start to bloom. Winter clothes are still needed in March. People tend to dress lightly in April, and it sometimes gets very hot in May.
+ Summer
From June to August, the weather is hot, with temperatures ranging from 25C to 35C. Heavy rainfalls, called Jangma, frequently occur between late June and late July. A few typhoons with heavy rain and wind visit the country between August and September.
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+ Fall
From September to November, temperatures get colder, ranging from 10C to 25C. In November, it is almost as cold as it is in winter. People prepare winter clothes and heaters in advance. The autumn leaves are very beautiful.
+ Winter
In winter, the weather stays very cold, ranging from -10C to 10C from December to February. During this period, the weather seems to run in a cycle of three very cold days, followed by four less cold days. Snow and harsh winds can be expected. Warm clothes and heaters are necessary until it gets a little warmer in late February.
>>> National Flag (Taegeukgi) & National Flower (Mugunghwa)

1. National Flag (Taegeukgi) The national flag of Korea is called the Taegeukgi. The patterns of the Taegeukgi symbolize the Yin-Yang theory of oriental philosophy, and represent the harmony and equality of the world. 2. National Flower (Mugunghwa) The national flower of Korea is called the Mugunghwa(rose of sharon). The flowers symbolic significance stems from the Korean word mugung, meaning immortality. This word accurately reflects the enduring nature of Korean culture, and the determination and perseverance of the Korean people.
>>> Population and Economy

1. Population As of November 1, 2010, the total population of Busan was approx 3.6 million. 2. Economy As of 2010, Korea has the worlds 13th largest economy and is a member of OECD. In 2009, Korea recorded a GDP of USD $1.007 trillion and per capita GNI of USD $20,759. It exports automotives, ships, steel and IT goods.
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>>> Administrative Districts

Korea consists of 16 self-governing regions. The self-governing districts include one special city, six metropolitan cities, eight provinces and one special self-governing province. The self-governing districts are divided into basic local governments. The special city consists of self-governing district, while the metropolitan cities consist of self-governing cities and counties. As of August 2011, the special city and the six metropolitan cities and eight provinces have a total of 75 self-governing cities and 86 counties. Seoul and its vicinities are commonly referred as the Capital Area.
Special City
Metropolitan Cities
Provinces
8 Gyeonggi-do 9 Gangwon-do 10 Chungcheongbuk-do 11 Chungcheongnam-do 12 Jeollabuk-do 13 Jeollanam-do 14 Gyeongsangbuk-do 15 Gyeongsangnam-do
Special Self-Governing District
1 Seoul
2 Busan 3 Daegu 4 Incheon 5 Gwangju 6 Daejeon 7 Ulsan
16 Jeju
>>> Currency
The currency of Korea is the Won ().
>>> Festivals and Seasonal Events

1. Festivals There are various festivals and seasonal events in Korea. The Korean calendar uses both Solar and Lunar dates. Festivals usually follow the lunar calendar.
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+ Seollal (January 1)
Meaning : First day of the New Year Food : Rice cake soup, dumplings Characteristics : Wearing new clothes (seolbim), New Years greetings to adults, visiting ancestral graves, and playing a game of yut
+ Chuseok (August 15)
Meaning: Harvest festival Food : The years new crops and fruits Characteristics : Ancestor-memorial services, visiting
ancestral graves, viewing the full moon, enjoying a Korean circle dance
2.Holidays
+ Samil-jeol (Samil Independence Movement Day, March 1)

On this day in 1919, a nation-wide independence movement rose up against Japanese colonialism.
+ Seokga Tansil-il (Buddhas Birthday, April 8 in the lunar calendar)

This is a day dedicated to Buddhas birthday.
+ Eorini-nal (Childrens Day, May 5)

This is a day dedicated to the happiness and welfare of all children.
+ Hyeonchung-il (Memorial Day, June 6)

This is a day for honoring national heroes, including those who died during the Korean War.
+ Gwangbok-jeol (Independence Day, August 15)

On this day in 1945, Korea was liberated from Japanese colonialism.
+ Gaecheon-jeol (National Foundation Day, October 3)

This is the day on which the Korean nation was founded. The legend says that the son of the heaven-king, Dangun came down from the sky to build the nation about 5,000 years ago. In Korean, Gaecheon-jeol means "the day on which the sky opened."
+ Seongtan-jeol (Christmas, December 25)

This is the day on which we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
>>> Family Culture

1. Characteristics of Korean Families
+ Family relations
A harmonious family is just as important as each members happiness. Hierarchy is important within the family. Children should be taught to respect their
elders and to express their opinions in a polite manner.
Parent-child relationships are special. Korean parents place great emphasis on providing
love and care for their children. Sometimes, they can overly indulge their children and cause them to become extremely dependent. Filial piety is greatly emphasized. This refers to the childrens duty to take care of their parents in their old age.
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+ Husband and Wife Relations

plays a large part as well.
Husband and wife relations are important, but your role as a son or daughter and a parent Housework and bringing up children have traditionally been considered the womans
job. But recently, more men are starting to help out at home.
Korean men are not used to showing affection in public. As a husband praising his wife
in front of other family members is generally frowned upon, they take a prudent attitude about it.
+ Adapting to Family Life

In order to have a happy marriage in Korea, it is important to overcome the cultural differences. It can be difficult to adapt to family life and culture in Korea. If you are experiencing problems, consider the following recommendations:
Try to understand each others family culture Learn more about family tradition from your husband/wife and in-laws Respect and follow the family culture Solve problems through communication Seek help from others
+ Honorific and Casual Expressions

In Korea, there are slight differences in language style, depending on the difference in age, relation, and social status between the speaker and the listener. These differences can be broadly described as two speaking styles: honorific and casual. The honorific level is used towards elders and less formal language for younger people. On the contrary, speak at a casual level when speaking to a friend or someone younger than you.
2. Food Koreans enjoy sharing food with family and friends. Perhaps reflecting this enjoyment of sharing, there is a tendency in Korean culture to prepare better food when there are guests for the meal. In general, Korean food consists of rice, soup, and side dishes. Similar to soup, various hot stews are also popular, as well as side dishes such as vegetables, steamed foods, hardboiled foods, roasted meat, stir-fried foods, and pan-fried foods. One of the main side dishes is Kimchi. As a substitute for rice, people will sometimes eat hot or cold noodles, wheat flake soup, and rice cakes.
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Introduction to Busan
1. Location, Area & Climate 2. Population & Economy 3. Attractions in Busan 4. Sister Cities 5. Festivals & International Events
Introduction of Busan
(www.busan.go.kr)
>>> Location, Area & Climate
1. Location Busan, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean peninsula. The city is adjacent to South Gyeongsang Province and faces the Korea Strait to the south. It borders Ulsan Metropolitan City and Yangsan City to the north, and Kimhae City lies to the west. Among the cities located on the similar latitude to Busan are Tokyo in Japan, Zhongshan in China, Algiers in Algeria and Oklahoma City in the United States. Busan shares a similar longitude with Verkhoyansk in Siberia, Nagasaki in Japan and Darwin in Australia. 2. Area The size of Busan is 767.35km, which is 0.8% of the whole land of the Korean Peninsula. 3. Climate Busan, lying to the east of Eurasia continent, hence under the direct influence of East Asia periodic wind, is located in the southeastern most tip of the Korean peninsula, and boasts a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The citys yearly average temperature is 15 with its annual precipitation of 1,176. The city has relatively strong winds compared to other regions of Korea.
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>>> Population & Economy in Busan

1. Population Approximately 3.6 million in total (Males : Approximately 1.79 million, Females : Approximately 1.81 million) 2. Economy Busans main industries are textile and fashion, parts and materials, marine, tourism and conventions, multimedia and IT.
>>> Attractions in Busan

1. The Seaside Busan is usually called Marine City by many people. You can easily see the sea in 10 or 30 minutes, wherever you are. There are many famous beaches, such as Haeundae, Gwangan-li, Song-jung Beach, Song-do Beach, and Dadaepo Beach. 2. Mountains Busan is the city of mountains as it is named. Most of the mountains are at an elevation of about 500 meters which is not very high, nor low. There are well-known mountains such as Geumjeongsan Mt., Jangsan Mt., Baegyangsan Mt., Hwangnyeongsan Mt., and Seonghaksan Mt. 3. Parks Famous parks in Busan are APEC Nuri Park, Childrens Grand Park, Youngdusan Park, Geumgang Park, Amnam Park, and Samnak Riverside Park. 4. Cultural Centers Cultural Centers of Busan are Busan Cultural Center, The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts in Busan, Busan Museum of Art, Geumjeong Cultural Center, Haeundae Cultural Center, and Eulsukdo Cutural Center.
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>>> Sister cities
>>> Festivals & International Events in Busan

1. Festivals
+ BIFF
Busan International Film Festival : Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), held annually in Haeundae and Nampodong in October, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia.
+ Busan Sea Festival

Busan Sea Festival is the most significant sea festival in Korea which shows the attractions of Busan, the City of the Sea. Its held at six beaches in Busan simultaneously in the summer.
+ Busan Fireworks Festival

This annual festival is held in October at the Diamond Bridge, which is a significant attraction of Busan with tremendous high-tech fireworks. (www.bff.or.kr)
+ Busan International Rock Festival

This festival is held at Samnak Riverside Park under the slogan of Music + People + Nature. (www.rockfestival.co.kr)
+ Busan Biennale
Busan Biennale is a comprehensive international art festival that has been held in autumn biennially. (www.busanbiennale.org)
+ The New Year Festival

A winter theme festival that holds in the first day of New Year. It greets the first sunrise of the New Year after bidding farewell to the final sunset. Special events include the Sunset Festival (Dadaepo), Citizens Bell-ringing (Yongdusan Park) and Sunrise Festival (Haeundae). (www.festival.busan.kr)
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+ Jagalchi Festival
Busan Jagalchi Festival is Koreas biggest seafood festival that is held at Jagalchi Market. It promotes characteristics of Busan. (www.ijagalchi.co.kr)
+ Gijang Anchovy Festival

Kijang, which takes 60% of the anchovy catch in Korea, holds the Kijang Anchovy Festival at the end of April each year in the country beyond the boundary of Kijang-gun. Visitors can experience various events and activities at the festival. (festival.gijang.go.kr)
2. Past International Meetings in Busan
+ The 2002 FIFA World Cup Finals Draw

The Draw was held in 2001 at BEXCO attracting the attention of the world to Busan.
+ 2002 Busan Asian Games

The 14th Busan Asian Games achieved a big success with enthusiastic participation of the citizens.
+ 2005 APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Busan

APEC Economic Leaders from 21 countries including the United States, Japan, China, and Australia discussed the Asian - Pacific Economic Cooperation at the Nurimaru APEC House in Dongbaek Island, Busan, and the house became a famous attraction of the city of Busan.
+ International Labor Organization Assembly in 2006

International Labor Organization (ILO) Asia and the Pacific region assembly was held at Bexco in August 2006.
+ TreX- Games Busan 2008

The 4th Busan TAFISA World Sport for All Games which is the World Sports Cultural Festival was held in Busan.
+ 3rd OECD World Forum in 2009

The 3rd OECD World Forum held at BEXCO in October 2009.
+ G-20
Foreign minister Bank Goverment Meeting.
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Entry & Departure and Visas
1. Entry & Departure Formalities 2. Airport Facilities & Transportation 3. Alien Registration 4. Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card 5. Staying in Korea(Visas) & the Scope of Activities 6. International Marriage 7. Citizenship 8. Naturalization 9. Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants
Entry & Departure Formalities and Visas

>>> Entry & Departure Formalities
1. Entry formalities
Quarantine inspection Entry procedure Baggage claim Customs inspection
+ Quarantine inspection
Passengers and flight crews from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and South America should turn in quarantine reports when entering Korea. Report to an examiner immediately if you have any symptoms of infectious diseases such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomit, fever, etc. during the travel or after entering the country, and also report to a quarantine station or health center if you continue to suffer from diarrhea after returning back to home.
+ Entry procedure
Stand by at the waiting line and present your passport and entry form to an immigration officer. Check the gate number for your baggage claim after completing entry procedures, and then take escalator to move to the 1st floor.
+ Baggage claim
Take escalator to the 1st floor and retrieve your baggage, and then go to the customs inspection area. If the baggage does not come out, report any lost luggage to the lost baggage counter. Find any large baggage at the large baggage claim table.
+ Customs inspection
If you need to declare any items for customs clearance, find the baggage, move to the report area and then submit the Customs Declaration form. For details of items you should declare, visit the Internet home page (www.customs.go.kr). Failure to declare items may result in fines or other punitive measures.
<What articles should be reported to the Customs Inspection Center>
Items obtained in foreign countries (including free items) or any item you have brought back to the country from foreign countries which you purchased at duty free shops valued at US$400 or more. Perfumes, cigarettes, or alcoholic beverages exceeding the amount allowed for tax exemption per person. If 19 years old or under, cigarettes or alcoholic liquors should be reported regardless.
Imported commercial goods for sale Prohibited or limited items Articles brought in that are to be taken out upon departure. Articles relative to ATA Carnets Articles that are brought back after reporting to be taken out upon departure. Articles left in airports charge (For customs inspection : 051-970-3100)
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2. Departure Formalities
Process for check-in Customs inspection Security inspection Departure procedure Boarding
+ Process for check-in + +

Check-in at the airlines check-in counter. If baggage is needed for customs inspection, report it to the customs inspection center. An oversized baggage should be processed at the over-sized baggage center. Customs inspection For those who possess US$10,000 to US$50,000, report to the customs inspection center upon departure, and anyone who possesses US$50,000 or more is required to report to the Bank of Korea. (Information on customs inspection: 051-970~3100) Security inspection If you finished the check-in process and customs report, move to the departure process to get a security check. Carry-ons for the flight are allowed for only 55cm(W) x 40cm(L) x 20cm(H) (within total 115cm) and weigh 10kg or less. Travelers are prohibited from bringing dangerous items on board for other travelers safety. Departure procedure Please wait at the waiting line and when it is your turn, present passport, flight ticket and an entry/departure form to the inspection official. Boarding Boarding time is 40 minutes prior to departure.
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>>> Airport Facilities & Transportation - Gimhae International Airport

(www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae)
1. Airport facilities
+ Parking lot
Weekend Weekdays (Mon~Thur) (Fri~Sun, Holidays) If you have any questions concerning parking, please call Passenger these numbers Domestic Air- Passenger car car, van or van Large vehi- (15 passen- Large vehiline (051-974-3784), Internacle cle tional Airline (051-974-3721). (15 passengers or less) gers or less)
Within 4 hours of entry Basic: Minimum of 30 minutes Additional : Every 15 minutes (Weekend 5 hours) Within 4 ~ 24 hours Over 1 day (24 hours)
900 300 added
1,200 900 400 added 300 added
1,200 400 added
7,000
9,000
10,000
13,000
Continued rate
50% discount for cars with disabled markers or smaller than 800cc. However, no double discount is allowed.
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+ Airport Telephone Information Service

General information (ARS) Domestic airline information - Domestic airline 1st floor 1666-2676 051-974-3774,5 051-974-3776,7 051-974-3772 051-974-3773 051-973-1922 051-971-0480 051-971-1925 051-979-1333 051-979-1353
Airport information
Domestic airline information - Domestic airline 2nd floor International airline information - International airline 1st floor International airline information - International airline 2nd floor Gimhae National Quarantine Station - International Airline 1st floor National Plant Quarantine Service - International Airline 1st floor National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service - International Airline 1st floor Minister of Justice Related to Entry and Departure Formalities (Entry) - International Airline 1st floor
National organizations
Minister of Justice Related to Entry and Departure Formalities (Departure) - International Airline 2nd floor Military Manpower Administration - International Airline 2nd floor Gimhae Customs - International Airline 1st floor Lost and Found, Airport police - Domestic Airline 1st floor Lost and Found, Airport police - International Airline 1st floor
051-667-5301 051-970-3100 051-974-2403 051-974-2432 051-974-2888 051-970-3314 051-970-3227 051-972-4004 051-971-2626 051-974-8686 051-974-8636 070-7420-1502 051-972-1821 051-973-8254 051-971-6888 051-466-0333(city) 051-941-7300(Airport)
Medical office
Gimhae International Airport Hospital - Domestic Airline 1st floor Korean Air (KAL) - Domestic Airline 2nd floor Korean Air (KAL) - International Airline 2nd floor Asiana Airlines (AAR) - Domestic Airline 3rd floor Asiana Airlines (AAR) - International Airline 2nd floor AirBusan (Domestic)
Airlines
AirBusan (International) Jeju Air - Domestic Airline 2nd floor Japan Air Lines (JAL) - International Airline 2nd floor China Eastern Airlines (CES) - International Airline 2nd floor Air China (CCA) - International Airline 2nd floor Philippine Airlines (PAL) - Domestic Airline 3rd floor
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Delta Airlines - International Airline 1st floor Hainan Airlines - City branch Vladivostok Airlines (VLK) - Busan Branch Thai Airways (THA) - Domestic Airline 3rd floor Vietnam Airlines (HVN) - Domestic Airline 3rd floor TransAsia Airways
051-973-7202 051-467-2600 051-465-2267 051-941-8182 051-941-6568 051-463-0093(City) 051-973-0094(Airport) 051-469-9075 051-462-0686 (City) 051-973-0094 (Airport) 051-831-0495 051-972-4454 051-974-8226 051-971-9020 032-743-1901 051-973-3555 051-971-2643 051-973-4607 051-973-2800 051-973-4527 051-973-4537 051-973-1033 051-973-1100 051-972-1515 051-463-1400 051-941-8888 051-941-7400 051-971-6611 051-972-4777 051-972-4779 051-941-9011 051-941-1141 051-710-2010
Airlines
China Southern Airlines (CSN) - City Branch Cebu Pacific Air Dragon Air - Domestic Airline 3rd floor Korea Express Air - International Airline 3rd floor East Asia Airlines - Domestic Airline 2nd floor Zest Airways - International Airline 2nd floor Business Air - Incheon City Branch Shinhan Bank - International Airline 1st floor
Banks
Busan Bank - International Airline 1st floor Busan Tourist Association - Domestic Airline 1st floor International Airline 1st floor
Tourist Information Phone Number
Gyeongnam Tourist Association - Domestic Airline 1st floor Gyeongnam Tourist Association - International Airline 1st floor Gyeongbuk Tourist Association - International Airline 1st floor Korea Tourism Organization - International Airline 1st floor Kumho Rent-A-Car Unity Rent-A-Car Gukje - Rent-A-Car
Rent-A-Car
AJ - Rent-A-Car Samsung Rent-A-Car Jeju - Rent-A-Car Pacific - Rent-A-Car
Mobile Roaming Service (International Airline)
SK-Telecom KT Roaming LG U+ Roaming
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2. Airport Transportation
+ Subway
After getting off at Deokcheon Station on Busan Subway Line No. 2, Gangseogucheong Station of Busan Subway Line No. 3, you need to change transportation to bus no. 307, or after getting off at Gupo Station of Busan Subway Line No. 3, change transportation to local neiehborhood bus no. 11 or 13.
+ City Buses
Departure time Bus No. RunTicket ning time First bus Last bus (Won) Via Remarks (Bus company)
201
15
05:00
22:40
1,800
Daedo Bus Airport-Jurye-Paik Hospital-Dongeui (051-893University- Seomyeon (Lotte) 5006) Ilgwang Bus (051-7460071)
307
15
06:00
22:40
Airport-Gangseogucheong-Gupo 1,800 Station-Dongnae Market-BEXCOHaeundae new city
+ Limousine Buses
Bus No. Run- Depar- First ning ture time place bus Last bus Ticket (Won) Via Remarks (Bus company)
Airport 40 minutes Chung mudong
07:20
21:40
05:40
19:40
Airport 2 20 minutes
07:10
21:40
Hanwha 05:10 Resort
19:50
International - Domestic Seomyeon Lotte Hotel Hyundai Department - BusanJin Station - Busan Station Comodo Hotel - Toyoko Inn Hotel - Jungandong - Busan Coastal Ferry - Nampodong Chungmudong Adult (Opposite side of Busan West Taeyoung 6,000 Seo Gu Borough Office) Bus (051-972Children 7747) 3,500 International - Domestic - Namcheondong - BEXCO - Yacht Stadium - Hanwha ResortWestin Chosun Beach Hotel Grand Hotel - Novotel - Paradise Hotel Pale de CZ Resort - Haeundae Paik Hospital
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>>> Alien Registration - Busan Immigration Office (busan.immigration.go.kr)

1. Eligibility
+ A foreigner who wants to stay in Korea more than 91 days from the date of entry. + A foreigner who has lost the Korean nationality and so has got foreign nationality,
or a foreigner who was born with Korean nationality and stayed in Korea more than 90 days with the permission to stay in Korea.
+ Exception in Alien Registration

(a foreigner who applied to following clause can be exempted)
A person or the family who works in diplomacy, official business, international agreement (A-1, A-2, A-3)
A foreigner who works in diplomacy, industry, defense industry and especially can be
regarded as it is necessary to be accepted in Alien registration from the Minister of Justice Canadians who want to stay within 6 months or correspond to following permissible activities. Culture and Art Activities(D-1), Religion(D-6), Domestic Visit(F-1), Accompany(F-3), Etc.(G-1)
2. Registration Period
+ If you want to stay in Korea more than 91 days from the date of entry, you are required to register within 90 days.
+ You should register at the time (immediately) when you get the permission to stay
in Korea or the permission to change your status.
3. Registration Place
+ You are required to register at a local immigration office having the jurisdiction over
the place of your stay.
4. Documents Required
<Common Documents> Passport 1 color photo (3cm4cm) Application for Alien Registration (You can find the application form at the immigration office) Fee : 10,000 Documents required according to the status
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<Documents required according to status> Requirements for Stay

Culture and arts (D-1) Study abroad (D-2)
Required documents
Evidence document of culture art group (copy of business registration certificate, etc.) Certificate of school attendance Health certificate (domestic hospital) Copy of business registration certificate Certificate of insurance subscribed for industrial disaster, Guarantee insurance (Industrial trainee for overseas investment) Certificate of training or Certificate of school attendance Job certificate or Contingent Order Copy of business registration certificate Job certificate Copy of foreign investment business registration (for only private investor)
Industrial training (D-3)
General training (D-4) News coverage (D-5), Religion (D-6), Stationed (D-7), Trade & Management (D-9), (D-10) Business investment (D-8) Teaching (E-1) Foreign Language Teaching (E-2) Research (E-3) Technology transfer (E-4) Professional occupation (E-5) Specially Designated Activities (E-7)
Job certificate Copy of business registration certificate
Art entertainment (E-6)
Job certificate Copy of business registration certificate Public entertainer : Letter of recommendation for performance, Job certificate (Supply company), Copy of business registration certificate (Supply company, Performance place), Copy of tour business license (registration), Dispatched labor contract, AIDS test certificate Family assistant of diplomats to Korea requires employment agreement and copy of ID card of the diplomat The national spouse requires family register and resident registration Copy of registration certificate of foreigner to be accompanied Job certificate of the person accompanied Travel schedule or activity plan Job certificate (for only the person concerned)
Visit inmate (F-1) Residence (F-2) Partner (F-3) Working holiday (H-1)
>>> Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card

1. Reason for Re-issuance In case that your card is lost, damaged, short of additional blanks, or in the case that the particulars (Name, Sex, Birth date, Nationality) were changed. 2. Issuing Period within 14 days from the date the reason for re-issuance caused.
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3. Document required Passport Application forms for Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card. Evident documents about the reason for re-issuance. 1 color photo (3cm4cm) Old Alien Registration Card Fee : 10,000
>>> Staying in Korea (Visa) & the Scope of Activities

1. Staying in Korea
Short-term Stay : less than 90 days Long-term Stay : more than 91 days Permanent Residency : No limitation of staying period
2. Scope of activities & employment activities in Korea
Foreigners are able to stay within the permitted scope according to the status & period of staying, and political activities are not allowed except for the case that law allows.
Foreigners who want to work in Korea must have a visa that entitles them to the employment
activities, and work only in the place of work reported to and designated by a local or district Immigration office, in advance. In case of changing the working place, you should report it to the local or district Immigration office. <Work-related visas> Temporary employment (C-4), Teaching (E-1), Foreign Language Teaching (E-2), Research (E-3), Technology Transfer (E-4), News Coverage (E-5), Arts/Entertainment (E-6), Specially Designated Activities (E-7), Employment after Industrial Training (E-8), Nonprofessional Employment (E-9), Labor Aboard (E-10), Working Holiday (H-1), Residence (F-2), Overseas Koreans (F-4), Permanent Residence (F-5), Working Visit (H-2) If you have any question about Alien Registration, Change or Visa, please contact below.
Busan Immigration Office (17-26, Jungang-dong 4 Ga, Jungu) T.416-3021, F.463-7255 Please visit the Immigration bureau website, www.immigration.go.kr General information center for foreigners (dial 1345 without area code number) - Consultation in Immigration, Visa, Stay Electronic government for foreigners (www.hikorea.go.kr)
Below is the general requirements. Be sure to check below mentioned document requirements for stay. Classification Procedure
- If you want to stay longer than the period of stay given, you are required to apply for permission to a local or district Immigration office from 2 months before expiration date to the expiration date. - After your due date expires, if you want to apply for a permission to stay longer you will need to pay an extra fee (Immigration control law clause 25)
Extension of the Period of Stay
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Classification
Applying Procedure
Procedure
Extension of the Period of Stay
- You should make an application to a local or district Immigration office having jurisdiction over the place of your stay, either by visiting in person or by proxy. - You can visit the website or contact the Immigration Bureau for your question about the document requirements. - On-line application- electronic government for foreigners (www.hikorea.go.kr)
- If you want to change the status of stay, you are required to apply for a permission to a local or district Immigration office. - In principle, you need to leave Korea and come back with a visa of the status you want. - In case that you have the requirements for the status change, your status of stay can be changed limitedly through strict judgment. Change of the Status of Stay Applying Procedure - You are required to prepare the requirements & documents for the visa status you want and apply for a permission to a local or district Immigration office - For more details, you can contact the Immigration Bureau (T.051-416-3021) or dial number 1345 without area code.
- If you want to engage in the activities beyond the current visa status, you are required to apply for a permission to a local or district Immigration office - If the activities you want are main activities, such activities except the stay status cannot be permitted. In this case, you should leave Korea and re-enter with new visa. Limitation on the permission other than stay status Longer working time and higher payment than original working place Foreigners who have short-term visa less than 90 days Foreigners with unreliable attitude such as having several undocumented jobs. B-1 (Exemption of visa), B-2 (Tourist), C-1 (Temporary Press Coverage), C-2 (Short-term Business), C-3 (Short-term Visitors), C-4 (Temporary employment).
Engagement in the Activities beyond the Current Visa Status
Applying Procedure - You are required to prepare the requirements & documents for the visa status you want and apply for a permission to a local or district Immigration office - For the details, you can contact the Immigration Bureau (T.051-416-3021) or dial number 1345 without area code.
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Classification
Procedure
- If you wish to leave temporarily and re-enter Korea within the period of stay given, you are required to apply for a re-entry permit before leaving Korea. This is also for the foreigners who are exempt from alien registration. Types of Re-entry Permit - Single Re-Entry Permits : This permit may only be used once within 1 year - Multiple Re-Entry Permits : This permit allows one to leave and return numerous times within 2 years. Document requirements for Re-entry Permit - Passport & Alien Registration Card - Application for Re-entry Permit - Approval or recommendation from head of training company in the case of Industrial Trainees (D-3), Training Employment (E-8) and Non-professional employment (E-9) - Employment Certificate in the case of A-1 (Diplomacy), A-2 (Official Mission), A-3 (Agreement) - Fee: W30,000 for Single Re-Entry, W50,000 for Multiple Re-Entry Exemptions (13 countries) from Re-entry Permits - Surinam, The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Chile Chile is exempt only for D-7 (Residence stationed), D-8 (Business Investment) and D-9 (Trade management) Applying Procedure - You are required to prepare the requirements & documents for the visa status you want and apply for a permission to a local or district Immigration office - At the Immigration office in airport or seaport, only single re-entry permit is possible regardless of the place of jurisdiction. - For the details, you can contact the Immigration Bureau (T.051-416-3021) or dial number 1345 without area code. - On-line application(electronic government for foreigners www.hikorea.go.kr)
Re-entry Permit
>>> International Marriage

1. International Marriage To prove the evidence of marriage in Korea, the marriage should be reported. The required documents for the marriage report are as follows:
+ This refers to marriage between Koreans and foreign nationals. Whether the wedding ceremony is held in Korea or in a foreign country, couples should have documented proof of marriage, and it should be notarized. (Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Korean.)
+ Both parties must have documentation about their families, because they must prove
they are not already married. For Koreans, this means a copy of the Korean persons family register. The foreign national will have to provide similar proof.
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+ Two Korean nationals as witnesses must sign saying the

marriage between the wedding couple is true.
+ Having prepared the above documentation, go to the

district office (Gu-cheong) responsible for the address where the Korean national lives. You will be legally married under Korean law within three to four days.
2. Visa for Your Spouse
+ There are not many issues for the marriage between Korean man and foreign woman, but comparatively, there are some difficulties for the marriage between Korean women and foreign men.
+ Once married and on a F-1 (Visiting and Joining Family) visa, the foreign national is
granted a period of sojourn between three to six months. This must be continually extended, and it is hard to get a stable life because the foreign national must continually leave the country and return. Also, since F-1 visas are not official working visas, employment is also a problem.
+ Since Korea has no system of permanent residence, it might be worth considering

becoming naturalized if the intent is to stay in Korea forever.
3. Naturalization
+ If a foreigner who has stayed in Korea for two years after the international marriage
applies for naturalization to the Minister of Justice, he/she can get the Korean nationality by passing a required test.
+ The new Korean national must forfeit his/her previous foreign nationality within six
months of acquiring Korean nationality. Korea does not permit dual nationality.
>>> Citizenship
Foreign residents who meet the following qualifications may apply for citizenship at the competent office of the Korea Immigration Service by submitting the required documents according to status of stay. 1. Qualification
+ Foreign residents who have stayed in Korea for more than five years + Spouses of Korean citizens, or underage children of Korean denizens + Foreign residents who have invested USD 0.5 million or more + Overseas Koreans + Chinese-Koreans who were born in Korea + Doctoral degree holders in high-tech industries + Bachelors degree holders and license holders in high-tech industries + Experts in specific areas + Special contributors + Pension subscribers
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2. Marriage Immigrants Marriage immigrants who meet the following qualification may apply for citizenship by applying for a permit for change of the status of stay, if they have stayed in Korea for two or more years.
+ Qualification
Marriage immigrants who maintain marital relations with their Korean spouses Marriage immigrants whose Korean spouses are dead or missing according to the adjudication of the Court
Marriage immigrants who are divorced or separated from their Korean spouses, and can
prove that they are not responsible for the dissolution of the marriage
Marriage immigrants who had children with Korean spouses and are raising underage
children, regardless of the marital status
+ Required Documents
Application for change of status of stay (F-2 F-5) Passport and certificate of alien registration Certificate of family relations and copy of resident registration of Korean spouses
Adjudication of disappearance (if Korean spouses are missing), death certificate (if Korean spouses are dead), or court decision specifying that Korean spouses are responsible for dissolution of marriage (if marriage immigrants are divorced or separated from Korean spouses) References proving financial ability (one of the following documents) A bank statement with the savings of KRW 30 million or more deposited in the name of the foreign resident or a family member living together with the foreign resident A copy of real estate registration or a copy of a lease agreement References proving the income of the foreign resident or their spouse, including the certificate of employment Personal reference Persons other than the Korean spouse may provide a personal references. The referrer shall submit a certificate of employment, certificate of tax payment and certificate of property tax payment to prove the ability to give a reference. Service charge : KRW 50,000
3. Benefit
+ Marriage immigrants do not have to give up their original nationality. + Marriage immigrants may maintain citizenship even when they divorce Korean
spouses.
+ Marriage immigrants may vote in local elections, beginning three years after the date
of citizenship.
+ Marriage immigrants do not have to apply for a re-entry permit if they re-enter Korea
within one year from the date of leave.
4. Loss of citizenship Denizened foreign residents may lose citizenship for the following reasons.
+ Failure to re-enter Korea within the permitted re-entry period + Committing a crime of rebellion or foreign troubles in accordance with the Criminal
Law
+ Committing a crime such as murder, burglary, drug trafficking, violation of the na36
tional security law, rape, sexual violence and indecent assault
+ Giving false information on the application of citizenship, or attempting to subvert

the application process in another manner
+ Marriage to Korean spouse has been determined to be a marriage of convenience + Entering Korea with a forged, modified, or transferred passport
>>> Naturalization
1. Qualification Foreign residents who meet one of the following qualifications may apply for naturalization at the competent office of the Korea Immigration Service. (To ensure that the detailed qualifications are met, it is recommended to carefully prepare documents after consulting with experts.)
+ Foreign residents who have lived in Korea for five or more years + Foreign residents whose father or mother was a citizen of Korea or was born in
Korea, who were born in Korea and who have lived in Korea for three or more years
+ Foreign residents whose father or mother is a citizen of Korea + Foreign residents who have made a special contribution to Korea
2. Marriage Immigrants
+ Qualification
Marriage immigrants who entered Korea, were registered as foreign residents, and who
have legally stayed in Korea for two or more years
Marriage immigrants who have been married to Korean citizens for three or more years,
and who have lived in Korea for one or more years
Marriage immigrants who have failed to maintain normal marital relations for a reason
attributable to the Korean spouse, including death, disappearance and other reasons, and who have stayed in Korea for two or more years Marriage immigrants who have had children with Korean spouses and who are raising the underage children, or who will raise underage children
+ Required Documents
Application for Naturalization (attached : one color photo, 4cm X 5cm) Statement of intention of naturalization Statement of reference (attached : photo) A copy of passport Certificate of family relations and copy of the resident registration of Korean spouses References proving financial ability (one of the following documents) A bank statement with the savings of KRW 30 million or more deposited in the name
of the foreign resident or a family member living together with the foreign resident
A copy of real estate registration or a copy of a lease agreement References proving the income of the foreign resident or their spouse, including the certificate of employment
References proving the suspension of marital relations with the Korean spouse (if applicable) The adjudication of disappearance (if Korean spouses are missing), the death certificate (if Korean spouses are dead) or the court decision specifying Korean spouses are
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responsible for the dissolution of the marriage (if marriage immigrants have divorced or are separated from Korean spouses) If a marriage immigrant is raising Korean children after divorcing a Korean spouse, the marriage immigrant shall submit a certificate of family relations of Korean children, and references proving that the marriage immigrant is raising children or is responsible for raising children. Service charge : KRW 100,000 If a marriage immigrant has difficulties in maintaining marital relations due to unreasonable treatment by the Korean spouse, and can prove that he or she is not responsible for the difficulties, the marriage immigrant may be naturalized in Korea even before a divorce is finalized. It is recommended to consult with an expert on the details of this procedure.
Naturalization Procedure
Naturalization Permission Your Korean spouse must accompany you to your local office. Application Qualification Examination and Interview If you apply for naturalization, it will take over one year to have an interview, including document screening and site survey. As notification of your interview will arrive two to four weeks before the day of your interview, you must inform your local office of your new address if your address changes after your application for naturalization. Foreign spouses are exempt from taking the written test, and only need to be interviewed. Interviews will be graded based on the applicants Korean communication ability and other basic qualifications as a Korean national. If applicants fail the first interview, they will be given two more chances to pass the interview. Naturalization Permit Granted Once granted a naturalization permit from the Minister of Justice, you must register your name in the family register, report renunciation of your foreign nationality, apply for issuance of a resident registration card, and return your certificate of alien registration. Registering Your Name in Family Register You must visit your (eup, myeon, or dong) office to register your name in your family register within a month of receiving notification of permission of naturalization. You must take your alien registration card and the notification of permission of naturalization with you. Renunciation of Foreign Nationality Within six months of receiving notification of permission of naturalization, you must notify the embassy of your native country or the consulate office of the renunciation of your original nationality, and receive a written confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation. You must then submit this to the person in charge of nationality at your local office of the Korea Immigration Service to receive your foreign nationality renunciation confirmation. You will automatically lose your Korean nationality if you do not receive a "written confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation" from the embassy within six months.
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If you cannot issue a "written confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation in time due to the immigration laws in your native country, or because the embassy of your native country does not exist in Korea, you may submit a "written pledge of foreign nationality renunciation," and receive a written confirmation of foreign nationality renunciation confirmation at your local office of the Korea Immigration Service. You must submit this to apply for issuance of a resident registration card. Application for Resident Registration Card Issuance You must take your notification of permission of naturalization, a copy of family register, and a written confirmation of your foreign nationality renunciation to your local town, myeon, or dong office, and apply for the issuance of a resident registration card. Return of Certificate of Alien Registration You must return your certificate of alien registration to your local office of the Korea Immigration Service within 14 days of receiving a resident registration card. Be sure to take your notification of permission of naturalization, a copy of family registration, your resident registration card, and your certificate of alien registration.
>>> Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants

Your parents and relatives must apply at a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad for you to invite them to Korea. Required documents and the number of guests you may invite will differ based on the Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad. Please consult with an agent at a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad.
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1. Housing, Electricity, Water, Gas & Heating 2. Driving & Traffic 3. Telecommunications 4. Waste Management 5. Use of Emergency, Postal and Hygiene Services 6. Money Management 7. Pregnancy & Childcare and Education of Children 8. Health and Medical Treatment 9. Social Security System 10. Employment and Labor
Life in Busan
Life in Busan
(busanlife.or.kr)
>>> Housing, Electric, Water, Gas & Heating
1. Housing
+ Housing Types
Types Remarks
Multiplex housing with more than 5 stories Janitor resided There are convenient facilities like a shopping center and a public parking lot. Single house Single housing built on private ground Western style mansion, Low-rise building with less than 5 stories Villa Simple and broader space than apartment area Normally, janitor and guardian are residing. Mixed form of Office & Apartment Office Tel Janitor and guardian are residing. There is a public parking lot. Small size apartment and low-rise building Multiplex housing No janitor and guardian. Public parking lot available.
Apartment (Mansion)
Office Tel : This is a building for both of residency and office work. One-room, 2-room, 3-room, hotel-type room and apartment-type room depending on the numbers and style of room.
+ Purchasing House
Related Statute
altogether.
In Korea, the business practice in real estate dealing is to deal both of land and building In case that foreigners purchase real estate in Korea, the applying law differs according
to the visa status and the purpose of purchasing.
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Purchasing house for residence
In case of inquiring to a real estate agent, you need to check his credibility and expe The agent will take all steps such as ownership transferring by proxy. English contract document will be made. Before making a contract, you need to check the register book.
rience before making contract.
(Local Registry Office- Alien registration card and passport are required)
+ Renting House
Types
Types of Renting
Particulars
- After making 1~2 years of lease contract, pay the deposit money. - After expiration of contract, the whole deposit money will be returned to you. - When making a contract, you need to pay first 10% of down payment from the deposit money. - When moving in, you should pay the balance. - You should keep the house condition of the time you move in.
Leasing house on a deposit basis
- After making contract for 1~2 years and paying prescribed deposit money, pay the monthly rent. - Deposit Money is 10 or 20 times higher than its rent Monthly Rent - When making a contract, you need to pay 10% down payment from deposit money. - When moving in, you should pay the balance and first rental fee for 1 month. - The deposit money will be returned to you after the contract is expired.
Getting a fixed date
This is a legal basis for lease contract which helps you to keep some portion of your
deposit money in case that the landlords financial situation became bad and so put up at auction before the expiry date of the contract. To this end, the contract needs to be notarized by public institution. Please apply for residential place change to local district office or government office having the jurisdiction over the place of your stay. (Please prepare your passport and alien registration card) Get a fixed date from registry office, notarys office and district office. (Please prepare your alien registration card and lease contract document) In case of the rent in corporation name, it has no effect.
Check point for making contact
Payment for rent : Usually it is normal to pay whole rent for the contract period at once
when you move in or just before you move in. There is also some case of monthly payment. Normally Korean Won is used, but according to mutual agreement, US Dol-
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Period of Contract : It is normal to make 1~3 years of contract, but usually the contract
lar is also possible.
is made in the condition of renting more than 1/2 at least from contract period. In this case, even though the leaser leaves Korea due to inevitable reasons, it is possible to cancel the contract after 1/2 period has passed. Cancellation of Contract : After cancellation of contract, the balance of the rent for the left period can be returned to you if you make the reason and notification of cancellation clear. The notification is usually made 2~3 months before cancellation date by document. Inspecting Register Book : Before making a contract, you must inspect the register book to check if the leaser is surely the landowner, and the financial obligation of leaser such as mortgage and etc. It is advisable that you do not rent such building having a lot of mortgage debt compared to the building value. Maintenance expenses : Maintenance expenses dont include such expenses like electricity, gas, water supply or heating & cooling and etc. So the leasee needs to pay these expenses. So you need to make it clear on the contract sheet by mutual agreement who will pay the common maintenance expense (parking lot, elevator, etc.).
+ Real property purchase procedure

<Foreigners staying in Korea> Foreigners staying in Korea mean that individuals purchasing real property for the purpose of staying and corporation purchasing it for opening branches in Korea is included. In case of buying land except for staying, Foreigners Land Acquisition Act and the Real Property Registration Act are applied. Only foreigners staying in Korea can be exempted from the procedures clearly stated in Foreign Exchange Transaction Act. Individuals and corporations purchasing real estate must notify local district office (Gucheong) of acquiring real property within 60 days from the date of contract completion. Contract note and register book are needed. After notifying district office of acquiring real property, you must complete ownership transfer at the office. Required documents: Alien registration card, Registration form, Land acquisition contract, Certificate of registration cause, Certificate of registration, Transcript of the land register
Sign contract
Report land acquisition
Ownership transfer
<Foreigners not staying in Korea>
Before entering Korea, an individual must prepare the documents required.
They are the proof of residency issued by relevant country or the address documents
relating to whether they are genuine or counterfeit. Corporations must also prepare the documents required. They are the documents by which they can be proved as a legitimate company or the address documents relating to whether they are genuine or counterfeit.
When investing the money into Korea for the sake of purchasing real property, you must
report the amount of capital to Exchange Bank. Required documents : land acquisition contract, investigative report on real estate con-
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ditions, real property appraisal report, transcript of the land register After disposing of the real property, an individual must report it before transferring the invested capital to the Exchange Bank of Korea.
After paying, report land acquisition (Foreigners Land Acquisition Act)
Within 60 days after purchasing the real property, foreigners not staying in Korea must
report it to land register department in local district office with a real property sales contract and transcript of the land register.
Apply for a registration number only for real property registration and it is needed when
registering real property.
Real property registration
Real property registration must be done at the local registry office in the location of land within 60 days from the date of contract completion (full payment of the balance). There are required documents such as certificate of the address, registry certificate of real property, registration form, registration certification, certificate of registration cause, transcript of the land register.
Sing contract
Report property acquisition
Pay the price
Report land acquisition
Apply for the number only for property registry
Register property
2. Electricity - Korea Electric Power Corporation (www.kepco.co.kr) Foreign residents who meet one of the following qualifications may apply for naturalization at the competent office of the Korea Immigration Service. (To ensure that the detailed qualifications are met, it is recommended to carefully prepare documents after consulting with experts.)
+ What to do in case of House-moving

In the case of an independent electricity meter, if the user is changed due to rental or sales of the house, it is considered that the duty and right are handed over to the new user. So the new user should pay any outstanding payments. You need to make an agreement that the former user should pay the outstanding payment. And then contact Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) and check the use amount and charge.
+ Nominal Transfer
You can contact KEPCO directly by visiting, mailing or fax. KEPCO (Tel no. 121 without area code)
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3. Water Services - Busan Water Service Center (water.busan.go.kr) Busan Water Authority is in charge of this service. The charge is checked every month on the fixed date and imposed according to the using amount. Even when several houses are in one building, they can use one meter or can be separately installed per house. In case of apartments, the charge is divided and imposed to each house. If you think the charge has increased too much, or doubt water leakage, please contact the local water service office by phone. Water Service Center (Tel no. 121 without area code, Busan Water Authority) 4. Gas (LPG Gas & LNG City Gas) To light the gas range, open the safety valve and ignite. When finished using, make sure to close the safety valve. Check every joint in the piping for leakage by painting it with soapy water and observing for bubble formation. If there is no leaking part, you will see no bubbles forming. Ask and get an engineers contact number to prepare for an emergency. In case of city gas, you will receive a safety checkup visit every month. Try not to leave home and get the checkup. If you cannot stay for the checkup, you may ask your neighbors to be there for you. 5. Heating
+ Boilers
There are many types of boilers and they may consume briquettes, oil, LPG or LNG
city gas. Briquettes are cheap, but should be checked every several hours to maintain the fire. Oil and LPG are expensive and need to be refilled after several weeks. LNG city gas is cheap and guaranteed for continuous supply through a pipe. It can be used for both cooking and heating. A place with LNG city gas is a little more expensive than a place without it, but the place is worth the money, considering how much you can save for your heating fuel.
+ Electric Heater and Electric Mattress + Gas Heater
Electric heaters and electric mattresses are commonly used for household heating.
However, do not use them more than necessary as they consume a lot of electricity.
Gas heaters are commonly used indoors, but require particular care of ventilation.
Sleeping with a gas heater on can cause oxygen deficiency and thus a very fatal accident. Frequent ventilation is a must.
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>>> Driving & Traffic - Traffic information in Busan (traffic.busan.go.kr)

1. Drivers License - Drivers License Agency (www.dla.go.kr)
+ Getting a Korean Drivers License (Procedure is the same as that of Korean.)
car you drive will differ depending on the type. You need to pass three kinds of tests; a Written Test, Course Driving Test, and a Road Test. You can take the test at Drivers License Examination Offices, and also at a Drivers License Institute. In case of Drivers License Institute, passing possibility is high, but it takes longer time and is expensive. You can visit the website of Drivers License Agency at www.dla.go.kr for more information. (English, Chinese and Japanese available) Drivers License Examination Office: 1577-1120 + International Drivers License If you have an International Drivers License, you can drive in Korea for the valid period (1 year from the issuing date). But it is not possible to drive a commercial car, and you can only drive the cars mentioned on your International Drivers License. In case that you didnt take aptitude test or was rejected, or in case that you caused a traffic accident, you cannot drive even though you have an International Drivers License. If you drive without your International Drivers License, you are violating the duty of carrying a drivers license. + Exchange Foreign license Foreigners with a drivers license may exchange their license for a Korean license. There are a few requirements for foreigners to apply for their Korean license. First, you must be a resident in Korea. Those with a visitors visa or without a proper residence card cannot apply for a license. Second, you must provide a full license. Those with temporary, provisional, probationary, permit, certificate or motorcycle licenses cannot exchange it for a Korean license. Those without a proper license must go through the process of applying for a new license in Korea. Lastly, those with licenses issued from a country other than their home country must provide proof of residency in that country for 90 days or more. You must prepare the following documents to apply for your Korean license. Applicants must hand in their foreign drivers license before being issued a Korean license in exchange. When its time for you to leave Korea, you can get your foreign drivers license by showing your passport and airline ticket. Embassy certificate Translated and notarized copy Passport Three photos (3 cm x 4 cm) Physical exam : 5,000 won License : 6,000 won Alien Registration Card or Domicile Registration Card (* Those without a registration card must wait until they are issued one to proceed with their application for a drivers license.) Simple knowledge test (for those who have a domestic license which hasnt been recognized) : 6,000 won
There are two types (Class 1 & Class 2) of Korean Drivers Licenses, and the kind of
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States Recognizing Domestic License

(May 9, 2011 Notification from the National Police Agency)
+ Asia(22)
Nepal, East Timor, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Vietnam, Brunei, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Japan, Cambodia, Thailand, Tonga, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan
+ Americas(19)
Guyana, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, El Salvador, Uruguay, Chile, Canada, Costa Rica, Columbia, Panama, Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, [Maryland State(USA), Virginia State(USA)]
+ Europe(38)
Georgia, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Romania, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, Moldova, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, San Marino, Serbia, Swizerland, Spain, the Slovak Republic, Iceland, Ireland, Albania, Estonia, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Italy, the Czech Republic, Kazakhstan, Croatia, Cyprus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Portugal, Poland, France, Finland, Hungary, Austria
Austria, For the holders of Korean drivers license issued after 97.1.1 Austria ex-
empts exams, treats Korean license as theirs.

+ Middle East(10)
Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Jordan, Yemen, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait
+ Africa(39)
Gabon, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Namibia, Nigeria, the Republic of South Africa, Niger, Liberia, Lesotho, Rwanda, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Morocco, Botswana, Burundi, Burkina Faso, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Swaziland, Sierra Leone, Algeria, Angola, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea, the Central African Republic, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cote dIvoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Tunisia, Chad, Comoros
+ Car registration and Insurance

Registering a new vehicle
request of the buyer. Required documents are the same that of Korean, and please prepare your Alien Registration Card or passport. If a car dealer does not provide this service, the dealer must pay 1,000,000 or less as a penalty. You will get temporary tag number as permission for driving before your registration and it is only valid for 10 days. Car Insurance It is obligatory to subscribe a responsible insurance when you buy an automobile.
First, registration of your car must be done by car dealership. A car dealership should register a vehicle on behalf of a buyer without charge at the
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Since apportionment of insurance is dependent on its detail, you need to choose the
insurance which is appropriate to your driving style. Big Insurance Companies in Korea
AIG Insurance Samsung Fire Insurance Hyundai Marine Fire Insurance LIG Insurance Dongbu Insurance Lotte Insurance Hanwha Insurance www.aiggeneral.co.kr www.samsungfire.com www.hi.co.kr www.lig.co.kr www.idongbu.com www.lotteins.co.kr www.hwgeneralins.com 02-2260-6800 1588-5114 1588-5656 1544-0114 1588-0100 1588-3344 1566-8000
2. Transfer Discount System
+ Transportation card
It is convenient for you to use a transportation card if you want to take public trans-
portation in big cities of Korea. You can take a public bus, local shuttle bus and subway with one transportation card. If you pay by transportation card, you can get 10% discount than when you pay by cash. You can buy transportation card at subway station, Busan Bank or transportation card shop near to bus stops. Cost for first purchase is 2,000~6,000. After that, you can use it by recharging as required. When using public transportation like public buses, local shuttle buses and the subway, you can get a change discount with the transportation card.
Classification
Kinds of Transportation Card
Items
- Enterprise : Hanaro Transportation Card/Mybi Transportation Card - Kind : adult, teenager, children - Shape : general card, mobile card, accessory card, transportation card which can pay later 6~13 years old children only can get the card for children by certifying name through the Internet - Hanaro Transportation Card : All Busan, National capital region - Mybi Transportation Card : Busan Ulsan, Gwangju, Gyeongnam province, Gyeongbuk province, Jeonnam province, Jeonbuk province, Chungnam province, Chungbuk province, Gyeongi province, National capital region - General sale place, Subway station, Internet - General sale place, Subway station, Convenience store, Internet
Location available
How to buy How to charge
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+ Information
Transfer Discount System
It is the discount system for transferring between city buses, neighborhood buses and subways. Details : Within 30 minutes after getting off the transportation you took, you can get a discount if you take another transportation (transfer available only 2 times)
City Bus Transfer to the subway within 30mins of getting off a city bus
Subway
Neighborhood Bus Transfer to the neighborhood bus in 30mins of getting off a subway line
Information on fares
Standard : The highest fare you have taken applied as base fare Discount : When you transfer, the transfer discount fare is added to the base fare Transfer fare : Charged only once when taking another transportation / adults 200, Teens 130, Children 50 [Examples of fares when transferring transportation] * City Bus City Bus City Bus : Total 1,080 (Base fare 1,080 Transfer fare 0 + Discount 0 Transfer fare 0 + Discount 0) * Base Bus Express Bus City Bus : Total 1,700 (Base fare 1,080 Transfer fare 620 + Discount 0 Transfer fare 0 + Discount 0)
Express bus fare is 1,700.

* Neighborhood Bus Subway Express Bus : Total 1,900 (Base fare 1,080 Transfer fare 200 Transfer fare 620)
In case that there is no change discount

There is no discount if you take the same bus number or subway line. The discount is available in the subway only when changing lines. There is no discount for other passengers if you pay two or more passengers fees with your card when boarding the bus. Do not forget to touch your card on the pad when alighting from the bus. Otherwise there will be no discount when boarding the next bus or subway. There is no discount when using cash. Only two transfers are allowed. A third transfer (fourth ride) will be charged at the full fare. The full fare will be charged if transfer time to the next mode of transport exceeds 30mins (1 hour in rural areas with an infrequent bus service).
For more details, please contact : 051-888-5000 / 051-1201
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3. Bus, Subway & Taxi (bus.busan.go.kr)
This is popular transportation as much as the subway.
Public buses consist of a general bus, express bus, seat bus and midnight bus, and local shuttle bus for hillside residents. You can use a transportation card or cash. But if you use the card, you can get a discount.
(bus fare - currency: ) (fares effective - since August 2011)
Type
Classifi- TransportaCash cation tion cards

Adults 1,080 720 290 910 610 230 1,200 800 350 1,000 700 250
Type
Classifi- Transportacation tion cards

Adults 1,700 1,350 1,200 2,100 1,550 1,400
Cash
1,800 1,700 1,300 2,200 1,900 1,500
City bus
Teens Children Adults
Express bus (seat)
Teens Children Adults
Neighborhood bus
Teens Children
Midnight bus
Teens Children
+ Subway - Busan Transportation Corporation (www.subway.busan.kr)

There are four lines - Line 1 and Line 2 and Line 3 and Line 4 - on the Busan subway. Subway ticket prices for 1 section (up to 10 km) is 1,100 and 2 sections (over 10km) is 1,300. If you use the transportation card, it will be more convenient and also get 10% discount. Fare table <General boarding ticket / transportation card> General boarding ticket Classification 1 or 2 Adults
Subway is the fastest transportation in complex cities.
Transportation card
Two more Teens childbirth fam- Adults Teens Children ily / children
900 1,800 1,050 2,100 550 1,100 650 1,300 990 770 495
1st section
1 time ticket 1,100 2 times ticket 2,200 1 time ticket 1,300 2 times ticket 2,600
2nd section
1170
910
585
adult : over 19 years old, teens : 13~18 years old, children 6~12 years old or elementary school students Free of charge (complimentary ticket issued) : Senior citizens (over 65 years old), Patriots (1~7 grade), disabled people who have their own identification card, Gwangju Democratic Patriots and 1 person who escorts a seriously disabled person.
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<Regular boarding ticket> Period

A day ticket 7 days ticket A month ticket
Fare
3,500 17,000 45,000
Information
There is no limit of times in the issued day. Available until 20 times within 7days without section limit Available until 60 times within 30 days without section limit (2,000 will be charged for initial issuance)
<Other discount boarding tickets> Classification

Group Boarding Ticket (over 20 people) Custom-built Boarding Ticket
Adults
20% 15%
Discount rates Teens

30%
Children
20%
Commutation ticket : More than 30 pieces (Over 5,000 a pass) General ticket : More than 200 pieces
<Metro Line Map>
+ Taxis
There are five types of taxis; regular taxi, deluxe taxi, call taxi, Deungdae call, and largesized taxi.
Regular Taxi : You can use this at the taxi stop. In case of an empty taxi, it is marked
empty in red lights on the top of the taxi. The base rate is 2,200 for the first 2 kilometers and surcharged for additional distances. (Add. 20% is charged after midnight) Deluxe Taxi : Deluxe taxis are black with a yellow sign on the top. You can use the free car phone service and it is possible to use a credit card. Receipts are given. Deluxe taxis can be taken at airports, hotels, and sightseeing places with many foreigners. Base rate is 4,500 for the first 3 kilometers and surcharged for additional distances.
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Call Taxi : You can use call taxies (regular or deluxe) by making a call to come to your
place without additional charge.
Deungdae call : This is a kind of call taxi and brand taxi. It is possible to use a credit
Translation service time availbale: 24 hours (including Saturday and Sunday) Deungdae call (051-600-1000), Tourism Association (without area code 1330(translation service))
card and get translation services (English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian)
Large-sized Taxi : Black exterior color with yellow cab, a passenger car for 5~10 people,
it is convenient to use when you have many companions and much baggage, and the fare is the same as a Deluxe Taxi.
4. Intercity Bus, Train, Airplane & Ship
+ Intercity Bus
It is convenient in case of long distance trips. Intercity buses stop at the bus stops on the
way to the destination, and express buses goes to the destination directly without stopping. You can take a bus at Seobu Inter-City Bus Terminal or Busan Central Bus Terminal connected with the subway station for your convenience. Service area
<Express Bus> Seoul, Dongseoul, Cheonju, Daejeon, Gyeongju, Seongnam, Incheon, Euijeongbu, Jeonju, Gwangju, Yeosu, Suncheon, Daegu Information on time and fare www.bxt.co.kr (Korean supported only) For more information, please contact 051-508-9200 Nopodong Station, Line 1 <Dongbu Inter-City Bus Terminal> Donghae, Gangreung, Sokcho, Samcheok, Geojin, Uljin, Jukbyeon, Bugu, Cheonsong, Hadong, Jeondo, Jingyo, Masan, Changwon, Jinju, Jinhae, Gwangyang, Yeosu, Tongyeong, Iksan, Gunsan, Pohang, Chuncheon, Wonju Information on time and fare www.dbterminal.co.kr (Korean supported only) For more information, please contact 1577-9967
Terminal name Subway station
Busan Central Bus Terminal (Nopo-dong, Geumjeon-gu)
Seobu Inter-City Bus Terminal (Goaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu)
Sasang Station, Line 2
Yeongnam region, Honam region Information on time and fare www.busantr.com (Korean supported only) For more information, please contact 1577-9967
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+ Train - KORAIL (www.korail.com, Busan Station 051-440-2516)
Korea Train Express (KTX) : Transportation system which enables people to reach any-
where in the country within three hours. There are conveniences such as facilities for the disabled, phones, FAXs, videos, and audio. You can buy tickets at the station or by Internet, or you also can get from a travel agency. General train: There are two types of general train : Saemaul Train and Mugunghwa Train. Saemaeul Train is faster than the other and you can use wireless public phone, and a restaurant compartment in the train. Mugunghwa Train has the largest lines and so most of tourists use this train. General fare Type Duration time
2 hours and 30 minutes 4 hours and 40 minutes
BusanSeoul (Weekday fare base for adult)
Weekdays (Mon~Thu) fare 51,800 39,300
Weekends (Fri~Sun) fare 55,500 41,100
KTX Saemaeul Train
+ Airlines - Gimhae Airport (www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae)

Domestic routes
Section
BusanSeoul (Gimpo) BusanIncheon BusanJeju
Korean Air (kr.koreanair.com)

Duration Time
55 minutes 1 hour and 5 minutes 55 minutes
(Currency: )
Weekdays Weekends Peak (Mon~Thu) (Fri~Sun) Fare Season Fare Fare

62,400 78,900 56,900 71,900 78,900 65,400 78,900 78,900 71,900
Surplus Baggage Fee (per kg)

2,150 2,360 1,960 (Currency: )
Asiana Airlines (flyasiana.com)

Section
BusanSeoul (Gimpo) BusanIncheon BusanJeju
Duration Time
1 hour 1 ting 50 minutes
Weekdays Weekends (Mon~Thu) (Fri~Sun) Fare Fare

55,200 78,400 53,400 67,400 78,400 64,900
Peak Season Fare

73,900 78,400 71,900

1,920 2,350 1,850 (Currency: )
Airbusan Airlines (airbusan.com)

Section Duration Time Weekdays Weekends (Mon~Thu) (Fri~Sun) Fare Fare
52,400 50,700 64,000 61,600
Peak Season Fare

70,200 68,300

1,920 1,850
BusanSeoul (Gimpo) BusanJeju
1 hour 50 minutes
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Gimhae Airport International Routes

Airlines Routes Destination
Fukuoka(FUK) Osaka(KIX) Nagoya(NGO) Japan Haneda(HND) Tokyo(NRT) Sapporo(CTS) Manila(MNL) Korean Air(KAL) 16 cities Hanoi(HAN) South-East Asia Bangkok(BKK) Siem Reap(REP) Shanghai(PVG) Changsha(CSX) China Hong Kong(HKG) Qingdao(TAO) Beijing(PEK) The Americas Guam(GUM) Fukuoka(FUK) Japan Osaka(KIX) Haneda(HND) Beijing(PEK) Shenyang(SHE) Guangzhou(CAN) Asiana Airlines(AAR) 13 cities Shanghai(PVG) China Weihai(WEH) Changsha(CSX) Hangzhou(HGH) Hong Kong(HKG) Manila(MNL) South-East Asia Ho Chi Minh(SGN) Hanoi(HAN) The Americas Saipan(SPN) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Tue, Sat Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun Everyday Everyday Everyday Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun Everyday Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun Everyday Everyday Everyday Tue, Thu, Sat Everyday Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun Everyday Everyday Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun Everyday Tue, Thu, Sat Tue, Sat Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Mon, Fri, Sat Everyday Tue, Thu, Sat Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Flying date
Everyday Everyday Everyday
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Airlines
Routes
Destination
Tokyo(NRT)
Flying date
Everyday Everyday Everyday Everyday Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun Everyday Mon Everyday Tue, Fri, Sun Everyday Wed, Sat Mon, Fri Everyday Everyday Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat Thu, Sun Mon, Thu, Fri Thu, Sun Everyday Everyday Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun Everyday Everyday
Japan AirBusan(BX) 6 cities Taipei China South-East Asia Jeju Airlines(7C) Japan Airlines(JL) Vladivostok Air(VLK) Air China(CA) Shandong Airlines(SC) China Eastern Airlines(CES) China Southen Airlines(CZ) Drangon Airlines(KA) Shanghai Airlines(FM) Philippine Airlines(PAL) Cebu Airlines(5J) Zest Airways(Z2) Thai Airways(TG) South-East Asia Business Airlines(8B) Vietnam airlines(VN) South-East Asia TransAsia Airways(GE) Delta Airways(DL) Lufthansa Airlines(LH) Taipei The Americas Europe South-East Asia China South-East Asia Japan Russia
Fukuoka(FUK) Osaka(KIX) Taipei(TPE) Hongkong(HKG) Cebu(CEB) Hong Kong(HKG) Cebu(CEB) Tokyo(NRT) Vladivostok(WO) Beijing(PEK) Qingdao(TAO) Shanghai(PVG)
China
Yantai(YNT) Shenyang(SHE) Hong Kong(HKG) Shanghai(PVG) Manila(MNL) Cebu(CEB) Manila(MNL) Kalibo(KLO) Bangkok(BKK) Phuket(HKT) Ho Chi Minh(SGN) Hanoi(HAN) Taipei(TPE) Tokyo(NRT) Munich
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+ Ferry (International, Domestic)

BusanShimonoseki (Pukwan Ferry) BusanFukuoka (Korea Ferry) BusanFukuoka (Kobee) BusanOsaka (Panstar) BusanOsaka (Panstar) BusanThusima (Dae-A Express)
International Port Terminal (busanpa.com) (Tel. 051-463-3068)

Operation
Everyday Everyday Everyday
Departure Time
20:00 / 12hous 22:30 / 9hours Time is changeable / 2hours and 55minutes Sun 14:30 / 19hours
Fare()
95,000~ 251,000 80,000~ 180,000 95,000 125,000~ 705,000 65,000~ 73,000
Sun, Tue, Thu Tue, Thu 15:00 / 19hours Fri, Sat, Sun Time is changeable/ 1hour and 20minutes, 2hours and 40minutes
Busan Coastal Ferry Terminal (busanpa.com) (Tel. 051-660-0117)
BusanJeju
Ship name Seolbongho (Mon, Wed, Fri) Cozy Island (Tue, Thu, Sat)
Departure time 19:00 19:00
Operation Mon, Wed, Fri Tue, Thu, Sat
Fare(won) 43,000~170,000 39,000~170,000
Time required 11 hours 11 hours
>>> Telecommunications
1. Phone & Cellphone
+ Public Phone
Classification
Phones operated by coins
Features
Only domestic calls are available. Local calls, long distance calls and calls to mobile phones are available. The rate for local calls is 70 won per three minutes. You need to dial the number after inserting coins. For this kind of phone, you may use phone cards, credit cards and IC cards. Local calls, long distance calls, calls to mobile phones and international calls are available. Phone cards are available in 2,000, 3,000, 5,000 and 10,000 won denominations. Phone cards are available for purchase at newsstands or banks. International calls are available. The rate for local calls is 70 won per three minutes. To use an international collect call service, press the emergency button and 00799. You will be connected with a telephone operator. You can also use credit cards for this type of phone.
Phones operated by phone cards
Phones operated by phone cards and coins
When you make long-distance calls, insert coins or cards and then press the area code and phone numbers.
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Loca Numbers
Seoul Busan Daejeon Gwangju Gangwon-do Chungcheongnam-do Jeollanam-do Gyeongsangnam-do (02) (051) (042) (062) (033) (041) (061) (055) Incheon Daegu Ulsan Gyeonggi-do Chungcheongbuk-do Jeollabuk-do Gyeongsangbuk-do Jeju (032) (053) (052) (031) (043) (063) (054) (064)
+ International calls
To make an international call, press service code for an international call first and then the national code, local code, and personal number in order. KT
Service No. 001
LG Dacom
002
Onse Telecom
00365
SK Telink
00700
Country Code
Argentina Belgium Ireland Andorra Hong Kong Italy Australia Hungary Japan Austria India Kuwait Bahrain Iran Libya Bangladesh Iraq Macao Brazil Colombia Norway Brunei Malaysia Pakistan Bulgaria Mexico Canada Myanmar Poland 54 32 353 376 852 39 61 36 81 43 91 965 973 98 218 880 964 853 55 57 47 673 60 92 359 52 63 1 95 48 Chile Netherlands Portugal China New Zealand Romania Russia Germany Spain Saipan Greece Sri Lanka Guam Sweden Egypt Saudi Arabia Switzerland Finland Singapore Taiwan France South Africa Thailand Turkey United Kingdom U. S. A Venezuela 56 31 351 86 64 40 7 49 34 1+670 30 94 45 1+671 46 20 966 41 358 65 886 33 27 66 90 44 1 58
+ Wired telephone installation

In case of installing wired telephone in the house or office, you can receive a wired telephone service. Just call No. 100 without the local code and then the telephone will be installed by a telephone office. If you are a foreigner, copies of your passport and alien registration card are needed and you must pay 60,000 as a start-up fee (installation fee included) in addition to monthly service rate of 5,200.
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+ Cellular phone
Korea is a strong IT country, and cell phone usage is prevelant more and more without the distinction of age. As a result of this, mobile communication companies are seeking to attract customers by showing various features such as cameras, movies, and video call services besides just making a telephone call, or using instant messenger service. SK Telecom, KT members, and LG U+ are the most famous mobile companies in Korea. Since each mobile companys webpage offers you the pages with English, you can find the information of products and service rates.
+ Top 3 Mobile companies

Name
SKT
URL
www.sktelecom.com
Phone No.
[cell phone] 114 without local code (free) [wired phone] (free) 1599-0011 without local code (charged) [cell phone] 114 without local code (free) [wired phone] 1588-0010 without local code (charged) [cell phone] 114 without local code (free) 1544-0010 (charged) Seoul Global Center 02-1688-0120
KT
www.ktfmemebers.com
LG U+
www.lguplus.com
When a foreigner starts a mobile phone service, required documents such as passport
and alien registration card are needed. In case of application by proxy, visit the mobile phone agency with applicants required documents and proxys identification card. SKT : Join after paying deposit money. English counseling service : 080-2525-0111 KT : No deposit money but credit card and bank account requires payment in advance. English counseling service : 02-2130-1180 LG U+ : Same as native but bank account required. English counseling service : 1544-0010
+ Voice over Internet protocol

Depending on the applicants conditions, required documents may be changed, so you should check before a visiting mobile phone agency. Since each mobile company provides discriminative service fees according to customers various life style and living pattern, service fee can be cheaply customized depending on ones need. How to pay the fee is various, such as account transfers, payment by credit card, payment by GIRO, payment by CD/ATM, on line transfers etc.
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2. Internet & Other Communication Facilities
+ High speed Internet
Korea has a very strong, high-speed Internet connection throughout the country, and
most have high-speed Internet at home. Main service providers such as KT Megapass, LG Powercom, and SK broadband offer you high-speed Internet and you can apply for that service any time. In order to subscribe, you can call a consultation number, or apply for this service after becoming a member on their webpage, and then installation workers will visit your place and install it.
In order to take advantage of this service, wired Internet service needs wire equipment
and wireless Internet service is in need of wireless equipment. Initial installation fee is 30,000 and monthly service fee is normally 25,500~30,000 (VAT not included). Depending on the company and service you chose, service fees can be changed. There are three types of stipulated time, such as 1 year, 2 year, and 3 year contracts, and service fees can be decreased according to which time you select. If you close this service or shorten the stipulated time within the time you select, you must repay the discounted fee you received at the time. The lent fee of wired Internet equipment (modem) and wireless equipment (AP) must be paid separately.
URL
KT Qook LG Powercom SK Broadband www.qook.co.kr www.xpeed.com www.kbroadband.com
Tel.
100 without local code (free), cell-phone: local code+100(charged) Information(English) : 1588-8448 1644-7000 106 without local code Information(English) : 080-8282-106#3
<KT Qook> Terms of contract

Monthly fee Modem fee/month
No Contract
30,000 8,000
1 year
28,500 5,500
2 years
27,000 4.500
3 years
25,500 3,000 10,000 (When moving to same Gu)
Installation fee
Exemption with over 1 year of stipulated time 30,000 (no stipulated time, for new user)
10,000 (When moving to another Gu)
<LG Powercom> Terms of Contract

Monthly fee Modem fee/month
No Contract
33,000 7,000
1 year
29,700 4,500
2 years
26,400 1,000
3 years
23,000 Free of Charge
<SK Broadband> No Terms of Contract Contract

Service Fee Installation fee Additional IP fee 33,000
1 year
32,010
2 years
31,350
3 years
29,700
40month
28,050
4 years
27,390
30,000 for new user
10,000 (When moving to same building)
12,000 per month
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+ Internet Cafes
You can easily find places to use the Internet, such as PC

game rooms or Internet cafes throughout the city Busan. The place called Internet cafe in Korean and consists of words such as cyber, net, or Internet plaza. When you send an email by using the Internet, or do something like websurfing, word processing, printing etc., you should visit the nearest Internet cafe in your neighborhood and you can use the Internet at a relatively cheaper price. Service fees are 1,000~1,500 an hour, but you can use it at a cheaper price by purchasing membership or visiting there at night.
+ Cable TV
Cable TV that combines broadcasting with telecommunication has a variety of domestic

and foreign broadcasting. Under the necessity of viewers, specialized channels can be chosen such as movies, dramas, sports & games, news & information, entertainment & amusement, regions & guide, home shopping, childrens programming, music, habit & living, culture & documentary, women & home, education & community, and religion. Ground-wave broadcasting and overseas satellite broadcasting from the USA, Japan, China, and Europe can be seen, and additional services like high speed internet services can also be used. When a foreigner wants to join this service, the applicants name, phone number, address in addition to alien registration card and own bank account to be automatically transferred (a copy of passport needed when using GIRO) must be provided. Because required documents are a little different in every broadcasting company, it is necessary to ask each local cable broadcasting company for information. For the phone number of the companies, please contact the Korea Cable TV Association. http://www.kcta.or.kr 080-398-3355 Different service fees will be given according to service you chose and initial installation fee and equipment fee must be paid separately.
+ Satellite broadcasting
URL
Skylife Nasa Satellite Seki Satellite www.skylife.co.kr www.nasasat.co.kr www.sekisat.co.kr
Tel.
1588-3002 02-717-2256 02-2231-7989
Satellite broadcasting refers to broadcasting TV programs and PCM programs using a
BS (broadcasting satellite), which is located about 35,784km above the earth. Through satellite broadcasting, viewers can watch channels from all over the world, which are not available on territorial broadcasting. You can also videotape your favorite programs and watch them later. SkyLife is the representative satellite TV provider in Korea. It is a multi-channel digital satellite broadcast station that provides high definition screens and high quality sound based on digital technology, hundreds of channels, simultaneous broadcasting of the same quality programs throughout the nation, data broadcasting services through interactive communication and specialized audio channel services. For instance, interactive TV service indicates that viewers choose information through TV and remote controls.
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There are two kinds of interactive TV services: independent interactive services and connected interactive services. Independent interactive services are similar to web services and viewers choose information they want from the TV. Through connected interactive services, viewers can watch TV and see the synopsis of dramas or buy clothes of main characters in the dramas. A foreigner can sign up for SkyLife services by calling the Skylifes customer service center (Tel.1588-3002) or through registration consultation. Or, if you leave a message via the following e-mail address (english@skylife.co.kr), the company will contact you. To watch satellite programs, you need an antenna, receiver, Smart Card and remote controls. The Skylife staff will install this equipment. Monthly rates vary depending on satellite TV providers, products and the term of your contract. In addition to the monthly rates, you need to pay for the receiver, antenna and installation. It is not recommended that foreigners sign up for a three-year contract, as it is unlikely they will stay in Korea for a long time. SkyFamily package is recommended for foreigners because customers using the SkyFamily service can cancel it any time and do not need to pay any fees on cancellations. In addition, it is advisable not to add SkyTouch service because all information of the service is available only in Korean.
+ Newspapers & Magazines
There are many kinds of newspapers and magazines in Korea such as daily newspapers,
weekly magazines, and monthly magazines. They can be subscribed periodically and purchased at the newsstands, at bus stops or subway stations, in convenience stores, and major bookstores in downtown. Each news magazine company updates news and information not only in the newspaper or booklet, but also on their Internet online version, and English versions are also provided. Online medium is accessible for everyone without pay, but there may be a fee for offline version. There are some English newspapers for foreigners like the Joongang Daily, Korea Times and Korea Herald. Magazines for culture & tourism information can be seen below. <English daily newspapers> URL
www.seoulselection.com www.timescore.co.kr www.busanhaps.com
<Monthly magazines> Name SEOUL ELOQUENCE BUSAN HAPS
Name Joongang Daily Korea Times Korea Herald
URL
joonganngdaily.joins.com www.koreatimes.co.kr www.koreaherald.co.kr
+ Broadcasting, Radio
The 3 major broadcasting companies in Korea are KBS, MBC, and SBS. Each company
has been expanding broadcasting their scope such as radio, ground wave, cable, satellite, Internet, and DMB. As the Internet webpages have been developed, passed programs can be easily reviewed and viewers opinions and suggestions etc is positively reflected in broadcasting programs. Especially, Arirang TV is the program for foreigners conveying news and information on Korea. All programs on its radio and TV are in English, and AFN (1530 AM, 102.7 FM) and Busan English Broadcasting (90.5 FM) are also in English.
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>>> Waste Management

Since those who dispose waste are supposed to pay the expenses, you must buy plastic bags for waste and stickers for food waste from nearby supermarkets. 1. General Waste
+ You should use designated waste bags you can buy from stores for your waste. If
you put it in front of your house, the garbage collector will collect it at a fixed time.
+ You can buy waste bags at supermarkets and their prices are a little bit different depending on district. <Waste bag prices depending on district> (at the end of December 2008, currency-won) Classification
Maximum Minimum Average Jung-gu Seo-gu Dong-gu Yeongdo-gu Busanjin-gu Dongrae-gu Nam-gu Buk-gu Haeundae-gu Saha-gu Guemjeon-gu Gangseo-gu Yeonje-gu Suyoung-gu Sasang-gu Gijang-gun
3
160 90 135 130 140 140 160 90 150 -
5
270 150 223 210 220 230 220 230 230 220 260 270 220 230 150 230 250 230 150
10
470 270 423 420 430 430 430 450 440 420 470 470 430 450 270 440 470 440 300
20
900 510 818 840 850 830 850 900 840 810 860 900 850 880 510 840 900 840 590
30
1,400 780 1,263 1,260 1,250 1,260 1,260 1,350 1,270 1,280 1,330 1,400 1,270 1,290 780 1,270 1,400 1,280
50
2,240 1,240 1,996 2,100 1,980 2,000 2,060 2,240 2,040 2,090 2,110 2,210 2,000 2,100 1,240 2,040 2,210 2,050 1,470
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3,360 1,830 3,024 3,140 2,970 3,000 3,060 3,360 3,030 3,140 3,100 3,220 3,000 3,100 1,830 3,030 3,220 3,050
100 Remarks
5,500 2,430 4,022 4,180 3,900 5,500 4,470 4,030 4,180 4,340 4,000 4,000 2,430 4,000 4,340 4,030 2,940 02.11.25 00.09.18 03.02.04 03.02.17 03.12.01 01.11.01 02.09.15 00.11.01 00.09.01 00.08.01 04.07.01 98.11.01 01.06.16 08.02.01 01.08.01 04.05.01
2. Food Waste Since food waste is recycled as animal feed or compost, you must first remove the things like vinyl or bottle cap and its wetness. The food waste must be thrown away separately through food containers you can get from the district office. If you put it in front of your house, the garbage collector will collect it. (The container must have the Food Waste Sticker. At apartment or multi-house, you should put the food waste in the waste box together) 3. Recyclable Waste
+ Recyclable Items
+ Disposal Procedure
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Metallic scraps, clothes, paper and fluorescent lamps. Plastic and vinyl packing (for snacks or noodles) : With a recycle mark. In case of apartment or multi-house, collecting date for recyclable waste is fixed for apart-
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ments and townhouses. Discharge your waste on the date.
In case of general houses, the collecting date is fixed according to the districts rule.
Please put the waste in front of your house on the fixed date to be collected by garbage collectors.
Waste which must be removed from food waste (If it is included, you should use general waste bags)
Fruits Meats Shellfish Dregs Hard skins of walnuts, chestnuts, acorns, pineapples or coconut. Seeds of peaches, apricots and persimmons Bones and feathers of cow, pig, chicken, etc. Hard skins of shells, conches, abalones, ascidians, oysters, crabs and lobsters Gut of swellfish Disposable tea bag, dregs of medicine
Price of Waste Food Sticker for Waste Containers.

1,600~2,000 based on 5 The price differs depending on district except for Gangseo and Gijang.
4. Large Waste
+ In case of large waste (ex : furnaces, electric home appliances, wood) that cannot
be put in waste bags, please call the district office and check the disposal date, place and price, and then put it at the confirmed place on the date. Phone No. of Garbage Collecting Office of Districts
Jun-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-600-4451~3 Seo-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-540-4451~3 Dong-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-440-4451~3 Yeongdo-gu Environment Control Dept. 051-419-4461~3 Busanjin-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-605-4451~3 Dongnae-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-550-4451~3 Buk-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-309-4451~3 Haeundae-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-749-4441~3 Saha-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-220-4451~3 Geumjeong-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-519-4451~3 Gangseo-gu Environment Sanitation Dept. 051-970-4161~3 Yeonje-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-665-4451~3 Suyeong-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-610-4451~3 Sasang-gu, Cleaning Administration Dept. 051-310-4451~3 Gijang-gun Civil Affairs Dept. 051-7094451~3
+ The price is different depending on the type and size of your waste.
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>>> Use of Emergency, Postal and Hygiene Services

1. Administrative Bodies & Police Officer & Fire Station
+ Administrative Bodies
The main public administration offices include Eup Office, Myeon Office, Dong Com-
munity Center, City Office, Gun Office and Gu Office. These offices manage affairs related to the health and welfare of residents, the management of public facilities, the issuance of diverse certificates and the registration of diverse issues. Eup Offices, Myeon Offices and Dong Community Centers operate a wide range of programs, including cultural lectures for local residents. We can use the document issuance services at the automatic certificate issuance machines located at major subway stations or online (www.egov.go.kr). However, not every required certificate can be issued through the Internet or the automatic certificate issuance machine. In some cases, we cannot issue a document online without a printer and a certified authentication document. If you need to have an official document issued, please check the requirements in advance.
+ Police Officers
When you report a car accident, witnessed a crime or you are injured, dial 112 and police officers will come and take the necessary action.
+ Fire Station
When you need to take an emergency patient to the hospital immediately or witnessed a fire, dial 119. dial 112 or 119.
If you use a public phone, press the urgent red color call button and When you use the general phone service or cell phone, just dial
112, 119.
2. Postal Service(Post office www.koreapost.go.kr)
Post office or shipping companies will handle your postal needs. Post Offices offer services for mailing, courier (parcel delivery), banking and insurance.
+ Domestic Mail
There is ordinary mail service (express, normal) and parcel service (express, normal). Express mail is delivered the next day after the date of receipt, and normal mail is usually delivered within 4 days. You can visit a post office for parcel service or you can call them to visit you. There is basic charge (220 for ordinary mail, 2,200 for ordinary parcels and 3,500 for registered parcel) and some additional charge is imposed depending on weight and destination. Courier service is a little bit more expensive.
+ International mail
It is divided into ordinary mail, parcel service, and Express Mail Service (EMS). Max. 30kg is possible for the service and the charge depends on type, size and weight. When using Daejeo Post Office, Gangseo-gu which is a densely populated district for foreign workers and Busan Gangseo post office, you can more conveniently take advantage of post office needs in which foreigners are require, such as financial transactions, coun-
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seling limited items on parcel sending, and post office shopping service as a proxy. Daejeo Post Office : 488 Daejeoro, Daejeo 1-dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan 051-973-0003, 0030 051-973-0074(FAX) Gangseo Post Office : 23 Woopyeonjipjunggil, Gangseo-gu, Busan 051-941-2004~5 (Sales Department)
+ Courier Service
This is the service to be directly delivered to a recipient and service fee is more expensive than general mail. (You can call them for the courier service)
Weight / Size 2kg/60cm 5kg/80cm 10kg/120cm 20kg/140cm 30kg/160cm
Postal Within same Courier regional area T:1588-1300 Out of same

regional area Weight / Size
4,000 5,000
5,000 6,000
6,000 7,000
7,000 8,000
8,000 9,000
5kg/100cm 10kg/120cm
5,000 6,000 6,000 7,000
20kg/140cm
7,000 8,000
30kg/160cm
8,000 9,000
Logen Within same Courier regional area T:1588-9988 Out of same

regional area Weight / Size Within same CJ GLS T:1588-5353 regional area Out of same regional area Weight / Size
2kg/60cm 10kg/120cm 20kg/140cm

4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 7,000 8,000
30kg/160cm
8,000 9,000
10kg/120cm
6,000 7,000
20kg/140cm
7,000 8,000
30kg/160cm
8,000 9,000
KG Within same Yellow-cap regional area T:1588-0123 Out of same

regional area Weight / Size
10kg/120cm
5,000 6,000
20kg/140cm
6,000 7,000
25kg/160cm
7,000 8,000
Hyundae Within same Courier regional area T:1588-2121 Out of same

regional area
3. Barbershops & Beauty Salons A barbershop is called Ibalso in Korean. A hair cut may cost from 5,000 won to 10,000 won, though some downtown barbershops are more expensive. Beauty salons are called Miyongsil or Mijangwon. Once they were exclusively the domain of women, but many male customers can be found in beauty salons these days. The salons provide a range of services, including hairdressing, makeup and manicures.
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In general, a simple haircut costs 8,000 won, though the price may vary. The cost of a perm can range from 20,000 won to 100,000 won, or more. 4. Public Baths Public baths are called Mogyoktang, Sauna, or Jjimjilbang.
+ Mogyoktang : A place that is equipped with hot tubs and showers. It costs around 4,000
won to 6,000 won per person.
+ Sauna : A place that is equipped with steam rooms, hot tubs and showers. It costs around
5,000 won to 7,000 won per person.
+ Jjimjilbang : A place that is equipped with a sleeping

room, as well as hot tubs, showers, and steam rooms. Except for the baths and showers, the rest of the facilities are used while wearing clothes, and shared by both men and women. It costs 7,000 won to 12,000 won per person.
>>> Money Management

1. Household Economy Household expenditures (household budget) refers to the status of your income and expenditures. Depending on how you budget, your household budget may show a loss or a surplus, even when your income is low.
<Monetary Value> In Korea, we use coins (KRW 10, KRW 50, KRW 100 and KRW 500) and paper money (KRW 1,000, KRW 5,000, KRW 10,000 and KRW 50,000). Bank checks with a value of KRW 100,000 or higher are also widely used.
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2. How to Purchase and Use Goods If you shop without planning, it can lead to the purchase of unnecessary goods and difficulties in financial management due to large expenditures. It is important to make a plan before you go shopping.
+ Make a List
Make a list in advance before go shopping.
+ Decide Where to Shop

Decide where and how much to shop.
Convenience Stores : Convenience stores are open 24 hours, and sell a diverse range of
goods, including food. As these stores are small, its easy to find what we want. They can be useful when we need to buy one or two products immediately. Conventional Market (5-Day Market) : Foods, clothing and commodities sellers gather at the conventional markets. They provide goods at cheap prices, and allow for negotiation on prices and quantity. We can witness the lives of Korean people at the markets. Local Supermarkets : Supermarkets offer snacks, vegetables, meat and beverages, and are easy to access since there are usually several in every neighborhood. We can often buy goods here at discounted prices (about 10%). Department Stores : Department Stores handle diverse types of items, including clothing, foods, electronics, cosmetic products and jewelry. The facilities and services are excellent and the quality of products is superior, making the prices expensive. As Department Stores frequently run sales, we can buy goods at discounted prices during the sales period. Large Discount Stores : Like department stores, large discount stores offer diverse items, including food, clothing, electronics and commodities. The quality of products is excellent, and the facilities and the services are good. TV Home Shopping : With TV home shopping, we can place orders via phone while watching advertisements on TV. Diverse items are available, including clothing, food, cosmetic goods, electronics and insurance products. While home shopping can be convenient, we need to be careful to prevent impulse buying. Online Shopping Mall : Through an online shopping mall, we can place orders online, and buy a wide range of items. Take note that items may look different on the screen than in real life. You will need to provide personal information to shop online, including your resident registration number.
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+ Method of Payment
We can make payments with cash, checks, credit cards and gift certificates.
+ Purchasing Goods
Compare the price and quality of goods, and check the expiration date of food products. We need to check whether or not the prices are fair. Make sure that you receive and keep the receipt after the purchase, as you will need to present it for a refund if you need to return the item.
+ Before Using the Goods + Refunds and Returns
Keep the warranty card : Collect warranty cards and keep them in a fixed location. Read the user manual : Read the manual to ensure that you use the product correctly. Check notes and instructions : Check notes and instructions for safety and health. Do not use or damage products, and keep them in a good condition. Most vendors will require you to return goods within 7 days or 14 days in order to receive a refund, so ask family members or neighbors for assistance immediately.
If you encounter difficulties getting a refund or experience other damages in a consumer

transaction, you can seek help from the Korean Consumer Agency or consumer-related organizations. Location Open Closed Item <Traditional Market and Arcade> Classification
Get off at Busan station Foreigners Arcade, Choryang Arcade or Choryang station Drinking Restaurants, 10:00~ for Foreigners on subway Line No. 1 Night Club Nampo-dong station or 09:00~ Every first and Jagalchi station Gukje Market General items 17:00 third Sunday on subway Line No. 1 Nampo-dong station or Second Tues10:30~ Fashion garments, Jagalchi station day every Kolon Arcade 22:30 Shoes, Cosmetics on subway Line No. 1 month Nonghyup AgriJagalchi station 07:00~ New Years Day Agricultural products cultural Products on subway Line No. 1 23:00 Chuseok (Produced in Korea) Department Store Nonghyup Yulri station 09:00~ Agricultural products Hanaro Club on subway Line No. 2 24:00 Busan Dept. Store Jagalchi Market Shin Dong-A Fish Market Busanjin Market Jaya Market Nampo-dong station on subway Line No. 1 Jagalchi market on subway Line No. 1 Jagalchi market on subway Line No. 1 Beomil-dong station on subway Line No. 1 Beomil-dong station on subway Line No. 1 08:30~ Every 1st, 2nd 20:00 and 4th Sunday 02:00~ 20:00 06:00~ Every 2nd and 22:00 4th Tuesday 07:30~ 19:00 06:30~ 19:00 06:00~ 18:00 10:00~ 20:30 05:00~ 21:00 Souvenirs, Antiques, Folk items for tourist Fish Fish
Garments, Linen shops, Embroidery shops, Household items Shoes, Every Sunday Clothes, Flowers Every Sunday Every 1st and 3rd Sunday Shoes, Clothes Jewels Agricultural products, Marine products
Busan Beomil-dong station Pyunghwa Market on subway Line No. 1 Jewelry Market Bujeon Market Beomil-dong station on subway Line No. 1 Bujeon station on subway Line No. 1
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<Department Stores> Classification

Lotte Dept. Store (Busan Branch) 051-810-2500 Lotte Dept. Store (Dongnae Branch) 051-605-2500 Lotte Dept. Store (Centum Branch) 051-730-2500 Hyundai Dept. Store 051-667-2233 Shinsegae Dept. Store (Centum Branch) 1588-1234
Location
Seomyeon station on subway Line No. 1 & 2 Myeongryun-dong station on subway Line No. 1 Centum city station on subway Line No. 2 Beomil-dong station on subway Line No. 1 Centum City station on subway Line No. 2
Open
Closed
Closed once a month 10:30 Subject to ~ change de20:00 pending on the event.
<Discount Stores (Mart)> Classification Branch

Seo Busan Branch Yeonje Branch Haeundae Branch Munhyeon Branch Geumjeong Branch Sasang Branch Seomyeon Branch Gaya Branch Gamman Branch Dongnae Branch Seomyeon Branch
Location
502-1, Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu 822-7, Yeonsan-2 dong, Yeonje-gu Jung-dong station on subway Line No. 2 Munjeon station on subway Line No. 2 Sasang station on subway Line No. 2 93, Buam-dong, Busanjin-gu
Tel. No.
051-310-1234 051-860-1234 051-608-1234 051-609-1234 051-329-1234 051-718-1234
E-mart
www.emart.com
Guseo-dong station on subway Line No. 1 051-606-1234
Gaegeum, Dongui Univ. station on subway Line No. 2 051-890-8000 8, Gamman-dong, Nam-gu 153-8, Oncheon, Dongnae-gu 123-1, Buam-dong, Busanjin-gu Sasang station on subway Line No. 2 051-609-8000 051-559-8000 051-605-8000 051-319-8000
Home-Plus Seo Busan Branch

corporate.home Centum City Branch plus.co.kr
Centum City station on subway Line No. 2 051-709-8000 1208, Geoje-dong, Yeonje-gu Bongnae-dong 2 Ga 151, Yeongdo-gu 185, Janglim-dong, Saha-gu 890-20, Jeonpo-3 dong, Busanjin-gu 1406-2, U-1 dong, Haeundae-gu Dongnae station on subway Line No. 1 Munhyeon intersection 545-2, Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu 370, Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu 051-500-8000 051-419-8000 051-466-2080 051-644-2080 051-532-2080 051-550-6000 051-633-8405 051-608-6000 051-241-6000
Asiad Branch
Yeongdo Branch Janglim Branch Jingu Branch Haeundae Branch Dongnae Branch
Mega Mart Munhyeon Branch

home.megamart.com
Namcheon Branch Deokcheon Branch Gijang Branch Saha Branch
547-6, Samseong-ri, ligwang-myeon, Gijang-gun 051-290-6000 1033-2, Janglim-dong, Saha-gu 051-603-2500
Lotte Mart Hwamyeong Branch company.lotSasang Branch

temart.com
Hwamyeong station on subway Line No. 2 051-604-2500 354-5, Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu 502-3, Ocheon-dong, Dongnae-gu 1020, Banyeo-dong, Haeundae-gu 223-1, Bugok-dong, Geumjeong-gu 051-329-2500 051-668-2500 051-311-2500 051-637-2500
Dongnae Branch Banyeo Branch Geumjeong Branch
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3. Banking Services
+ Savings
Necessity of savings : We need to save money to build security, prepare for unexpected
events, prepare for our old age, buy a house, and educate our children. To start saving money, open an account at a bank. Types of Bank Accounts Savings : We can freely deposit and withdraw money. The interest rate is low. Term Deposit : We deposit a large amount of money for a long term, which is paid a high interest rate. Installment Savings : We deposit a fixed amount of money every month, and withdraw a large amount of money after the fixed period expires. The interest rate is high. Free Deposit and Savings : This new method of savings offers a high interest rate for long-term savings, and aims to apply preferential rates to household savings.
+ How to use banking services

Opening Account and Cash Card
count.
You need to visit bank with your alien registration card or passport to open the ac After opening your personal account, you can get your bankbook. You can get a cash
card as well when opening your account. It is possible to withdraw your money from an ATM with your cash even after bank service hours are over. (Bank business hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Bank ATM corner service is usually available at any time except from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.) Types of Bank Account Ordinary Account : Interest rate is not high relatively, but it is convenient for withdrawal. Fixed Account : Depositing money for a certain period. Interest rate is relatively high. Fixed Installment Savings : Depositing a fixed amount of money for a certain period. Interest rate is relatively higher than ordinary account. Internet Banking If you visit bank with your ID card and bankbook to apply for Internet banking service, you can get a security card to use the Internet bank. Also, you should get the authorized password and install it in your computer after visiting the Internet banking center. Since they can conveniently transfer their money without visiting a bank, many people are currently using this service. However, it is advisable not to use the Internet banking on a computer used by many people together as the security level could be low. Overseas Remittance You can use this service at the bank with the mark Foreign Exchange. There are three types of overseas remittance : Telegraphic transfer, Check transfer and Postal transfer. You need to fill the inquiry form first at bank. Telegraphic transfer is the fastest and most accurate way for remittance. For this service, you need to prepare your bank book and salary details issued by your company. Exchange of Foreign Currency Please prepare your passport and alien registration card. You can exchange foreign currency at most banks in Korea. In case of foreign exchange for the money you brought, you need to keep the receipt with you. When you leave Korea, the receipt can be useful for your foreign exchange.
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4. Taxes - Busan Regional Tax Office (b.nts.go.kr) Tax is a financial resource for public service and public facilities. It is classified into national tax and local tax. Income tax, Corporation tax and Education Tax are the national taxes. Acquisition tax, Registration tax are city and province taxes. Inhabitant tax, Property tax and Private automobile tax are city and district taxes. Foreigners are obligated to pay tax duty as a resident of Korea.
+ National tax
added tax.
Income tax, Corporation tax, Succession tax, Donation tax, Education tax and Value
Tax reference
National Tax Service (without area code 1588-0060) www.nts.go.kr Busan Regional Tax Office 051-750-7200 b.nts.go.kr
+ Megalopolis tax
Acquisition tax, Registration tax and Inhabitant tax, Property tax and Private automobile
tax Inhabitant tax : It is imposed individually by local district offices annually on August 1st. It is classified into Per capita and Pro rata income. Private Automobile Tax : Anyone who has car should pay tax twice a year based on 1st of June and 1st of December. In case of lump-sum payment, 10% discount is available. In case of payment in installment, tax for 3 months should be paid in every quarter March, June, September and December. When you purchase a car, acquisition tax (2% of payment for acquisition) and registration tax (Payment for acquisition x Tax rate) are imposed.
+ District Tax
Property tax, Composite land tax, License tax and Business tax
Composite land tax : This tax is imposed to the landowner on 1st of June every year. Property Tax : This tax is imposed to the owner of buildings according to their property
amount on 1st of June every year. This is imposed to the registered owner.
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>>> Pregnancy and Childcare & Education of Children

1. Pregnancy & Childbirth
+ Recommended Checkups for Expecting Mothers

The common checkups that an expecting mother should take for healthcare are listed as follows. In addition to these, the obstetrician may require additional tests, depending on the health of the expecting mother or the baby. <Common Tests Pregnant Woman Must Take> Normal blood test
Test for anemia, AIDS, German measles, etc. by testing the number and size of hemoglobin, red blood cells, and leukocytes in the blood
Blood Blood type test Test for ABO, blood types and Rh factors Test Syphilis Test for syphilis, which and cause fetal death or miscarriage examination Hepatitis examination Urinalysis Ultrasound examination
Test for hepatitis. If the mother has hepatitis, chances are high that the baby will contract it as well Test for gestosis or diabetes by testing sugar and proteins, and test for urinary tract infections Examination of growth development, location, size of the fetus and test for deformities by looking into the uterus
+ A Healthy Child Needs a Healthy Mother

If you are planning to conceive, be sure you are healthy. If you are sick, consult a doctor
and receive treatment.
Do not take medications. Medications can be fatal to a baby. The early period of preg-
nancy is when the babys hands, feet, heart, and nervous system develops. For this reason, it is important to take special caution during that period of time. If you are pregnant, consult with your doctor even before taking simple cough or cold medications. Alcohol and cigarettes can adversely affect fetal development, and may even cause mental retardation or deformities, so they should be avoided. For this reason, you should even avoid small quantities of alcohol, or brief exposure to cigarette smoke. For men who hope to be fathers, avoidance of excessive drinking is also recommended, as this will promote better sperm health. Consume enough calories, proteins, minerals, and vitamins. If you eat regularly, you will not need to take in additional nutrients during your pregnancy. If you have no nutritional problems, you should gain 1 kg per month during the first 4 months of your pregnancy, and 2 kg per month during the last 6 months, for a total weight gain of 13 kg. However, it is necessary to take iron supplements beginning in your fifth month of pregnancy. Avoid strenuous activities. You should avoid hazardous activities, such as climbing to high altitudes or heavy labor. Continue your everyday activities, with regular light exercise. Receive regular medical examinations. Receive regular medical examinations advised by your doctor. You should receive prenatal care during pregnancy through medical institutions. By doing this, you can detect and prevent dangerous factors that could affect you and your child.
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Useful Information
Korean Prenatal Care - Koreans have long believed that the behavior and mentality of the mother care is called Tae-gyo. Traditionally, the pregnant mother should take caution in every action she takes, refrain from foul thinking and harsh actions, and talk and act in a relaxed manner for the birth of a healthy descendant. There are many limitations on what one can eat and how one should think and act. From the perspective of an expecting female immigrant, advice on prenatal care from the husbands family may seem like an invasion of privacy, and may also be very stressful. However, this stress may come from cultural differences, so it is useful to talk with each other and build a better understanding.
+ Public Health Centers that Provide Help for Pregnant Women

If you are a pregnant married female immigrant, you can obtain free medical care from a public health center. You should bring your alien registration card when you visit. Highrisk expecting mothers should receive care from a public health center or other medical facility. Free Prenatal Examinations As an expecting mother, you can receive early pregnancy examinations, urinalysis (diabetes, protein tests) and blood tests (hemoglobin, red blood cell, leukocytes, syphilis, hepatitis, blood type). You can receive prenatal examination benefits as long as you register at the health center. Childbirth Preparatory Classes and Education Classes on breastfeeding, exercise for pregnant women, childbirth preparation, baby massage and other topics are available. Pregnancy, prenatal care, delivery-related books, CDs and videos are available for rent. Iron pills and folic acid pills available Iron and folic acid pills are given to women who are five months pregnant or more. Supplementary nutrition aid for pregnant women and infants Married immigrant women in the lower-income classes who are pregnant and babies with poor nutrition can receive education on health and balanced nutrition, and receive the necessary supplements. Type
Eligible Subjects
Aid Information
- A family with an income of less than 200% of the minimum cost of living - Pregnant women, women up to 6 months after childbirth, women who are in the nursing stage, and infants - People who are suffering from anemia, underweight, poor growth, or malnutrition Supplementary nutrient packages are given free of charge - Rice, potatoes, eggs, carrots, milk, black beans, seaweed, brown seaweed, canned tuna, mandarins, etc. are given according to the applicants nutrition state Free nutrition educaton - Personal counseling and group education, home visits - You must meet at least once each month. - For busy employees, evening or weekend visits are possible. Reception office : public health centers Required documents - Documents to verify residence: certificate of residence or alien registration card, copy of family register card, or copy of health insurance card - Income verification papers: Health insurance fee receipt, national basic livelihood recipient verification, medical aid recipient verification, etc.
Aid Information
How to Apply
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+ Giving Birth
Pregnant women can give birth at an OB/GYN office or a hospital. Women who have been receiving care at a public care center also need to give birth at an OB/GYN hospital as well. Preparations must be done before delivery so as to avoid any type of panic situation. Two of the most common ways are natural childbirth and C-section. Natural Childbirth Natural childbirth is giving birth the natural way through the vagina, without the help of medication or machines. The perineal region may be cut to make birth easier. If the baby is not delivered after a long period of time, a stimulant that induces birth is given. With your first baby, labor may take about 10 hours, while labor for a subsequent baby usually takes up to five hours. Giving birth the natural way may be painful, but the pain disappears immediately after giving birth, and this is known to be the best method. Also, the hospitalization period is shortest, usually only 2~3 days, and it is also the most economical.
Caesarian Section (C-Section)
When natural childbirth is not an option, a C-section must be performed. This proce
dure is used in dangerous situations such as advanced-age birth, narrow pelvis or inverted babies. A C-section is a type of surgery, and may lead to complications. For this reason, it is recommended to go through natural childbirth unless a C-section is completely necessary. A C-section requires hospitalization of approximately one week after giving birth, and is more costly than natural childbirth.
2. Infant Healthcare Children go through rapid physical development during infancy, and can easily contract diseases due to a significant drop in the immunity acquired from their mother. During this period, infants can obtain healthcare and essential vaccinations for free at public health centers.
+ Stages of Infant Development

Weight : 3kg at birth - 6kg after 6 months, 9kg after a year Height : 50cm at birth, 75cm after a year Physical Dvelopment
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4 months 5 months 6 months 7 months 8 months 9 months
can control head and can twist from side to side while lying down can turn over (from stomach to back) can turn from back to stomach and can sustain weight with both arms while lying flat can sit with assistance can sit without assistance crawls
10 months can stand up with support (e.g. furniture) 12 months can walk with support
Infant conflict
When raising a child, you may experience conflict with family members due to differences in opinions on child-rearing. These conflicts are common between parents-in-law and young couples. Talk through the conflict with your parents-in-law.
Examples of conflicts
Feed when the child is hungry. Feed at regular times. Feed a lot, even if the child becomes chubby. Always feed the correct amount. Carry child on your back if he or she cries. Carrying the child on your back brings bad habits. Feeding cold milk makes the intestines stronger. Cold food irritates the intestines.
+ Vaccinations
Vaccinations protect your baby from communicable diseases by developing the babys immunity. Precautions before Vaccination Make sure vaccinations are received before noon, as this will make it easier to return to the hospital if there are problems. Take your infant-diary with you. You must keep track of the vaccines your baby has received. Make sure that your child does not have a fever. Give your child a bath, and take him or her in clean clothes. Make sure the parent who is best aware of the state of the childs health takes the child. Precautions after Vaccination Rub the vaccinated area for more than 5 minutes, so that the vaccine spreads evenly. Do not give the child a bath after he or she is vaccinated. Keep the vaccinated area clean. Observe the child for three hours after the vaccination. If the child develops a fever or experiences convulsions, go to the doctor immediately.
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+ Vaccinations Available at Public Health Centers

Mandatory vaccinations are available for free at public health centers. Take your mother and child health diary (vaccination diary, infant diary) with you when you visit the health center.
3. Child Growth Information and Early Education Children may attend child-care centers or kindergartens before entering elementary school.
+ Childcare Facilities
Childcare centers look after and educate children aged five or younger. They are usually
called Childrens Home.
The opening hours of childcare centers are from 7:30 a.m. to
7:30 p.m. Some childcare centers are open at night, or are open 24 hours. Childcare centers offer education related to health, society, language, expressions, and exploration, to promote balanced development. Monthly fees vary depending on the hours of service and the age of the child. Generally, the fee will range from 170,000won to 380,000won.
+ Kindergarten
Kindergartens are offered to children between ages three and five. Opening hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For dual-income families, some kindergartens are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Generally speaking, kindergartens do not teach classes offered at the primary school
level, such as Korean language arts, mathematics, physical education, music, and arts. Kindergartens mainly offer fundamental education necessary for civic life. Public kindergartens charge 20,000 to 50,000 won per month. Private kindergartens charge 180,000 to 250,000 per month.
+ Childcare Subsidy and Financial Assistance for Kindergarten

Childcare centers, including day-care centers, look after children under the age of five. If you send your child to a childcare center, you may qualify for financial support from the government. The amount of financial aid offered will vary depending on your total income. Eligible Subjects Your child must be under the age of five, and attend a childcare center. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria below : Parents with an accredited monthly income (Accredited monthly income denotes the standard amount of household income accredited by the government) that is less than 70% of the average monthly income of households with infants are eligible. Disabled children who are under the age of 12, and who attend childcare centers rather than elementary schools or special schools, may be provided the full amount of the childcare allowance, regardless of the parents total income. * Application Procedure - Guardians (parents or other guardians) may submit the application form and documentary evidence to their local city, county, or district office or eup, myeon, or dong office. - Required documents: documents showing employment and property relations
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An eligible subject is given a Aisarang Card. Guardians can settle the childcare fee with the card
(Government subsidiary is given to the card account)
4. Education - Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education (www.pen.go.kr)
+ Before Elementary School

There are Childrens house and kindergarten before elementary school.
+ Elementary School (6 years)

If it is difficult to admit to an international school, it is possible to admit to general
school. Change of school is also possible in the middle of school term.
Please submit Immigration Evidence Certificate issued by the Chief of Immigration of

ficer or alien registration card to the schoolmaster of the school having the jurisdiction over the place of your stay. It is compulsory education, so the textbooks are free, but parents must pay for some tuition fees, meal service, and outings.
+ Middle School (3 years)

It is compulsory education. After graduation from elementary school, middle school is
allotted by lot within the area he/she belongs.
In case of overseas graduation, he/she needs a certificate for school record of previous
grade issued by the principal, a certificate of school attendance, a certificate issued by the foreign country government which is similar to a family register in Korea, certificate of residence in Korea, and 2 copies of their alien registration card (1 original & 1 copy), and after preparing them, please visit the local education center of your place to get allotted to a school.
+ High School (3 years)

Those who were graduated or will be graduated from overseas schools or foreign schools
after 9 years of study can apply for high school.
If you prepare and submit documents required, such as middle school admission docu
ments to the local middle school education office in your district, the school will be allotted. Tuition fee is about 300,000 for 3 months, and 1,200,000 for a year.
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Eligibility : Foreigners, foreign citizens, those who

have citizenship, Half-blood Koreans, temporarily Korea-entered children or overseas Koreans who have resided in foreign countries for more than 5 years. Refer to the admission requirements of each school for more details such as the time of admission, documents and procedures. Teaching method (language)
European style (English)
Name
Location
Object
Webpage
Tel.
KinderBusan 50 Gijang-daero, garten, International Gijang-eup, Elementary, www.bifskorea.org Foreign School Gijang-gun Middle, High Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, High
051742-3332
Busan Foreign School
1366-3 Jwadong, Haeundae-gu
www.busanforeignschool.org
American style (English)
051747-7199
Busan Japanese School Busan Overseas Chinese Kindergarten Busan Overseas Chinese Elementary School Busan Overseas Chinese Middle & High School
173-8 Millakdong, Suyoung-gu 548-1 Choryangedong, Dong-gu
Elemenuser.chollian.net/~ tary & Midpusjpnsc dle Kindergarten
Japanese style (Japanese)
051753-4166
kbces.com.ne.kr/k Chinese style 051cks.html (Chinese) 468-2845
589 ChoryangeElementary dong, Dong-gu
kbces.com.ne.kr/
Chinese style 051(Chinese) 467-0274
548-2 Choryangedong, Dong-gu
Middle & High
Chinese style 051(Chinese) 548-0273
>>> Health & Medical Treatment

1. Medical Examinations
+ Separation of Dispensary from Medical Practice

You need a doctors prescription for special medicines according to separation of dispensary from medical practice in Korea. But you can get simple medicines like digestion pills without prescription.
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+ Using Hospitals
There are private clinics as a first medical consultant, general hospitals as a second med
ical consultant, and university hospitals as a third medical consultant. You had better use private clinic for slight symptoms like colds and minor illnesses. In case that you need to use general hospital for more serious symptoms, you had better make a reservation. For private clinics, you can see the signs of subjects of medical consultant on the entrance or signboard. You need to receive medical treatment from a medical specialist depending on your symptoms.
+ Public Health Center

There are Public Health Centers for simple health issues. You can get medical service
for tuberculosis examinations, blood pressure measurement and blood examinations for free. Regular examinations and preventive injections for infants are being carried out regularly, and also you can participate in lectures on health, too.
+ Herb Clinics
Herb clinics are based on oriental medicine science; herb and acupuncture are being
used. Medical herbs: It stands for all kinds of herbs processed from plants, animals or minerals obtained from nature. Needles for acupuncture is a medical instrument for herb clinics. This is used for pricking on the blood vessel deeply or slightly for medical treatment.
+ Emergency Rescue 119

When you sustain an accident or sudden bad disease, dial 119 for an ambulance. They
will check your location and take you to the hospital free of charge.
If you need medical examination at midnight or public holidays, you can use the emergency room of general hospitals. Emergency Medical Information Center
Dial 1339 without area code. For mobile phone, dial 051+1339. Busan Emergency Medical Center www.1339bs.or.kr
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2. List of Hospitals, Community Health Centers & Herbal Clinics
+ Hospitals
Name Address Tel. Website
www.maryknoll.co.kr www.haeyang.net/ hosital/hospital.htm www.pnug.co.kr www.kosinmed.or.kr www.damc.or.kr www.bah.kr
Area
Mary Knoll Medical 12, Daecheong-dong 4-ga 051-465-8801 Center Haeyang Hospital Pusan National University Hospital Gosin Univ. Gospel Hospital
80-8 Jungang-dong 4-ga 10, Ami-dong 1-ga 34, Amnam-dong 051-469-4456 051-254-0171 051-990-6114
Jung-gu
Dong-a University 3-ga, #1 Dongdaesin-dong 051-240-2400 Medical Center Busan Advantist Hospital Sister of Mary Aloisius Memorial Hospital Bongseng Memorial Hospital Good Munhwa Hospital
2-ga, #382 Seodaesingdong 7-2 Amnam-dong 051-600-7575
Seo-gu
051-256-3045
cafe.daum.net/guhoh
68-11 jwacheon 1-dong 899-8,9,19,22 Beomil 2dong
051-644-4000 051-664-2002
www.bongseng.co.kr www.moonhwa.or.kr www.ilsin.or.kr www.seilhosp.co.kr
IIsin Medical Center 471-1, chwacheon 1-dong 051-630-0300 Seil Hospital SaeBusan Hospital Highness Hospital Haedong Hospital Yeongdo Hospital Choonhae Hospital
1144-2,3, Choryang 3dong 232-3, Choryang 2-dong 325-3, Sujeong 4-dong 37, Bongnae 3-ga 71, Daekyo 2-ga 873, Beomcheon 1-dong 051-464-8110 051-711-1000 051-998-8234 051-412-6161 051-412-8881 051-638-8000
Donggu
www.highness.co.kr www.hdh.co.kr www.ydh.co.kr www.choonhae.or.kr
Yeongdo-gu
www.paik.ac.kr/new/bus Inje University 633-165, Gaeguem 2-dong 051-890-6114 Busan Paik Hospital an/asp Busanjin-gu San 45-1, Yangjeong 2Dong Eui 051-867-5101 www.demc.kr Medical Center dong
On Hospital
966, Danggam 2-dong
051-607-0114
www.onhospital.org www.ddh.co.kr www.khis.co.kr www.bongseng.com dongrae.wooridul.co.kr www.areumhos.co.kr
Daedong Hospital 530-1, Myeongryun 1-dong 051-554-1233 Gwanghye Hospital 1426-7, Oncheon 3-dong Dongnae Bong Seng Hospital Dongrae Wooridul Hospital Arum Hospital
766, Anlak 1-dong 205-10, Nakmin-dong, Dong 473-1, Oncheon 1-dong 051-503-2111 051-531-6000 051-559-5000 051-557-0114
Dongraegu
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Name
Hangun Hospital Sehwa Hospital Saegyero Hospital Born Medi Woman Hospital Wooridul Hospital Mirae Hospital On-Sarang Hospital Busan St. Marys Medical Center Busan Gorye Hospital
Address
749-13 Anlak 1-dong
Tel.
051-580-2700
Website
www.hangun.com www.swmedi.com www.sgrh.org
Area
1446-2, Oncheon 3-dong 051-505-1333 102-7, Sajik 1-dong 595-9, Anlak dong 153-8, Oncheon 1-dong
051-500-6000
www.bornmedicare.co Dong051-525-0800 m raegu 051-559-2000 busan.wooridul.co.kr www.miraehos.co.kr www.on-sarang.com www.bsm.or.kr koreah.co.kr www.parkside.co.kr www.buminhos.co.kr www.guposs.com www.hsrhos.co.kr www.hmilsin.or.kr Buk-gu Nam-gu
752-2, Anlak rotary, Anlak 051-523-3200 1-dong Daedong building 6floor 051-555-0808 198-11, Oncheon 1-dong 538-41, Yongho 4-dong
051-933-7114
1740-16, Daeyeon 1-dong 051-930-3000
Parkside Rehabilita731-1, Daeyeon 4-dong tion Medicine Hospital Bumin Hospital Gupo Seongsim Hospital Hansarang Internal Medicine Hospital Hwamyeong Ilsin Christian Hospital Hwamyeong Hansol Hospital Miraero Hospital GupoBumin Hospital Inje Univ. Haeundae Paik Hospital Seongmo Ophthalmology Hospital Cheongdam Hospital Busan Army Hospital(National) JeilWoman Hospital Haeundae Goodmorning Hospital Hyosung city Hospital Seoul Metro Hospital
051-629-8000
380-4, Deokcheon 1-dong 051-330-3000 146-3, Gupo 1-dong 383-21,5, Deokcheon 2dong 1170-1, Hwamyeong 1dong 1170-12, Hwamyeong 1dong
051-333-2001 051-334-1001 051-363-0331
051-335-3340 www.hmhansol.co.kr www.mrro.co.kr
349-3, Deokcheon 2-dong 051-330-5000 1121-1, Gupo 2-dong 1435, Jwa-dong 1078-6,7,10, U 2-dong 1399-3, Banyeo-dong San 47-3, Jwa-dong 192-4, Jung 1-dong 640-30, U 1-dong 1094-2, Jaesong 1-dong 1247-38, Banyeo 1-dong
051-366-7000 www.gupobumin.co.kr 051-797-0100 051-743-0775 051-521-8100 051-702-1183 051-743-7431 051-744-4119 051-709-3000 051-540-9999 www.hshos.com www.mhos.co.kr www.jeil3366.co.kr Haeundae-gu www.paik.ac.kr/Haeundae www.sungmo.co.kr
Bareun Gil Hospital 1026-15, Banyeo 1-dong 051-525-0058
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Name
Shinhwa Rehabilitation Hospital Centumleaders Hospital Baptist Hospital Sewoong Hospital Namsan Internal Neurology Hospital Happy Hospital Beautiful Gangsang Hospital NewWoori Hospital Medwill Hospital
Address
542-5, U-dong
Tel.
Website
Area
Haeundae-gu
051-731-6024 www.shinhwarm.co.kr
Centumleadersmark 5floor, 051-745-9900 1514, U-dong 374-75, Namsan-dong 199-19, Seo-dong 184-34, Guseo 2-dong 255-4, Bugok 2-dong 104-9, Geumsa-dong 117-7, Namsan-dong 163-8, Guseo-dong 051-580-2000 051-500-9700 051-582-9461 051-582-8252 051-526-7100 051-516-9999 051-519-8000 051-974-8300 051-507-3000 051-852-8275
www.wmbh.co.kr www.sewoogh.co.kr
happyhospital.com www.gang-san.kr www.newoori.com www.medwill.co.kr www.bigmind.co.kr www.busanmc.or.kr uwellness.co.kr okmiso.co.kr www..kr/ yeonsan/index.html www.saehangun.com www.hanseohospital. or.kr/new www.gang-an.or.kr
Geumjeonggu
Noksan Hanmaeum 1627-2, Songjeong-dong Hospital Busan Medica Center(National) Daehan Wellness Hospital Miso Womans Hospital Prime Yeonsan Hospital New Hangun Hospital BHS Hanseo Hospital Good Gangan Hospital Suyeong Samsung Hospital Jamo Womans Hospital Busan Centum Hospital Busan Hannah Womans Hospital Seoho Hospital Busan Jeil Neuro Surgery and orthopedics hospital Metro Hospital Gwangan-jin Hospital
1330, Geoje 2-dong 589-9, Yeonsan 1-dong
Gangseo-gu
739-7,29, Yeonsan 4-dong 051-860-5512 702-1, Yeonsan 5-dong 704-1, Yeonsan 5-dong 491-10, Gwangan 1-dong 40-1, 41-9, Namcheondong 445-11, Suyeong-dong 774-16, Gwangan 4-dong 1077-1, Gwangan 3-dong 304, Namcheon-dong 175-1, Gwangan 2-dong 741-8, Gwangan 4-dong 24-5, Namcheon-dong 733-4, Gwangan 4-dong 051-864-7600 051-866-2800 1600-8275 051-625-0900 051-755-3061 051-760-0600 051-760-5000
Yeonjegu
www.jamowh.co.kr
www.centumhospital.c Suom/main.php yeonggu 051-625-2300 www.hannah4u.co.kr

051-902-7777 www.seohohosp.co.kr 051-758-9911 051-626-0250 051-757-7878
www.disc-korea.com
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Name
Ajou Rehabilitation Hospital
Address
589-6, Hadan-dong
Tel.
051-713-2000 051-293-7766 051-205-2611 051-262-3344 051-209-1100 051-265-7575 051-207-4343
Website
blog.naver.com/ zion203 www.centu.co.kr www.goodhospital.com
Area
Central U Hospital 713-5, Gamcheon 1-dong Goejeong Hospital Jangnim Hanseo Hospital Gangdong Hospital Kyunghee Hospital Seyang Hospital Hannah Hospital Grace Womans Hospital Charm Womans Hospital Prime Hospital
893-5, Goejeong 1-dong 380-1, Jangnim 2-dong 69, Sinpyeong 1-dong 380-3, Jangnim 2-dong 525-6, Hadan 2-dong 380, Jangnim 2-dong 336-10, Dangni-dong 525-23, Hadan 2-dong 589-4, Hadan 1-dong
www.jointpine.com
051-266-2600 www.pusanhana.co.kr 051-206-0999 www.busangrace.com Saha-
gu
051-291-0600 051-202-7800 051-260-9000 051-207-6111 051-266-3001 1599-8275
www.charmob.co.kr www.disc21.co.kr
Shinsegae Womans 241-25, Jangnim 2-dong Hospital Hangplus Hospital Central Jangnim Hospital Busanbon Hospital Mirae I Womans Hospital Ha Hospital Veterans Hospital(National) Good Samsun Hospital Young Dong Hospital Keunsol Hospital Seoulyou Hospital Buyeong Hospital Sasang Korea Hospital
592-2, hadan 1-dong 317-9, Jangnim 1-dong 302-1, Dangni-dong 596-14, Hadan-dong 571-4, Goejeong-dong 235, Jurye 2-dong 193-5, Jurye 2-dong 547-17, Gwaebeop-dong 574-1, Hakjang-dong 1162-1, Jurye 3-dong 574-107, Hakjang-dong
www.hangplus.com
bonhospital.co.kr
051-200-9999 www.miraeihospital.kr 051-220-7000 051-601-6000 051-322-0900 051-327-1199 051-325-9700 051-311-0900 051-320-6800
www.hahospital.co.kr
www.samsun.or.kr/ index.php
www.keunsol.co.kr www.seoulyou.co.kr Gijanggun
426-52, Deokpo-dong
051-301-8275 www.wbch.co.kr/ main/php www.gkhp.co.kr www.kjhp.co.kr
Westbusan Centum 558-5, Gwaebeop-dong 051-329-3000 Hospital Gijang Korea Hospital Gijang Hospital 60-4, Cheonggang-ri, Gijang-eup 702-4, Cheonggang-ri, Gijang-eup 051-722-1236 051-723-0171
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+ Community Health Centers

Health Center Name
Jung-gu Health Center Seo-gu Health Center Dong-gu Health Center Yeongdo-gu Health Center Busanjin Health Center Dongnae Health Center Nam-gu Health Center Buk-gu Health Center Haeundae Health Center Saha-gu Health Center Geumjeong-gu Health Center Gangseo-gu Health Center Yeonje-gu Health Center Suyeong-gu Health Center Sasang-gu Health Center Gijang-gun Health Center
Location
1 Ga 1, Daecheong-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 2 Ga 86, Buyong-dong, Seo-gu, Busan 806-74, Sujeong-2 dong, Dong-gu, Busan 48-3, Cheonghak-2 dong, Yeongdo-gu, Busan 849-10, Beomcheon-1 dong, Busanjin-gu 702-54, Myeongryun-2 dong, Dongnae-gu, Busan 1268-3, Daeyeon-6 dong, Nam-gu, Busan 1531-4, Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu, Busan 1339, Jwa-2 dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan 647-5, Sinpyeong-2 dong, Saha-gu, Busan 78, Bugok-3 dong, Geumjeong-gu, Busan 2009-1, Daejeo-2 dong, Gangseo-gu, Busan 1555, Yeonsan-2 dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan 661-5, Gwangan-1 dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan 138-8, Gamjeon-2 dong, Sasang-gu, Busan Shincheon-ri 1, Gijang-eub, Gijang-gun, Busan
Tel.
051-600-4741 051-240-4791 051-440-4791 051-416-4000 051-645-4000 051-555-4000 051-637-4000 051-341-0117 051-746-4000 051-220-5701 051-519-5051 051-972-6101 051-665-4791 051-752-4000 051-301-4000 051-709-4791
+ Herbal Clinics
Clinic Name
Busan Adventist Hospital Dongeui University Korean Medical Hospital Dongeui University Hospital Seo-myeon Branch Goryeo Hanbang Jeil Hanbang Samse Hanbang Seo-dong Jeil Hanbang Good Samsun Hanbang
Location
2 Ga 382, Seodashin-dong, Seo-gu 45-1, Yangjeong-2 dong, Busanjin-gu 397-3, Bujeon-1 dong, Busanjin-gu 80-4, Buam-dong, Busanjin-gu 202-4, Seo-2 dong, Geumjeong-gu 301-30, Bugok-1 dong, Geumjeong-gu 163, Seo-4 dong, Geumjeong-gu 1162-2, Jurye-dong, Sasang-gu
Tel.
051-600-7520 051-867-5101 051-803-5430 051-817-0055 051-529-5500 051-583-5400 051-529-5500 051-325-0300
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+ Medical centers which can give medical treatment to foreigners

Name Contents
- Free medical examination : every Sunday 2~5 p.m. - Contents of medical examination: internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, urology, otolaryngology, dental, neurology, orthopedics, pain clinic etc. - Reservation : no reservation, medical examination available on the visit of the day - Interpretation : volunteers, foreign workers who can speak Korean - Medical workers : medical specialist, medical helpers, pharmacy college students - In case of close examination, affiliated hospital can be requested.
Location
Tel / Fax
Association for foreign workers human rights in Busan
4th floor Yusin Building, 051-802-3438 193-9, Fax.051-803Jeonpo 2-dong, 9630 Jin-gu, Busan
Green Doctors
- Free medical examination : every Sunday 2~4 p.m. - Contents of medical examination : Internal medicine, surgery, dermatology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynecology, dental etc. - Reservation : no, medical examination available with the visit of the day - Target : foreign workers or students, immigrants - Medical workers : medical specialists, nurses, volunteers -Interpretation : volunteers or medical workers (English, Chinese, Japanese)
966, Danggam-dong, Busanjin-gu, On General 051-607-0114 Hospital 2th, Global Treatment Center
Double Cross Medical Center of Korean National Tuberculosis Association
- Reservation : no (please call in advance.) - Target : foreign subscriber of medical insurance - Medical workers : doctors of Double Cross Medical Center - Interpretation : volunteers - It is possible to give necessary medical checkups for free when issuing Visas.
73-18, Daeyeon 3-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
051-611-3622
Busan Medical Center
- For people who do not belong to a health insurance plan while they are in the hospital, it is possible to give medical treatment up to 5,000,000 for free.
1330, Geoje 2-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan
051-607-2058
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Name
Contents
Location
Tel / Fax
Kosin University Cospel Hospital (Medical Clinic for Foreigners)
- Medical examination time : 09:30~16:00 - Contents of medical examination : home-doctoring, obstetrics and gynecology , Pulmonary etc - Reservation : no - Target : medical insurance subscriber or not - Interpretation : no - Physical test concerning visa processing etc.
34, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan
051-990-6114
Dongeui Medical Center
- Medical examination time : 08:30~17:30 - Contents of medical examination : whole subjects including internal medicine, surgery, and herb medicine - Reservation : no - Interpretation : English - Installation of medical consultation office for foreigners : free consultation but medical examination charged - Due to the relation with U.S. forces, most of the doctors in charge can speak English.
Mt. 45-1, Yangjeong 2-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
051-850-8941
Baptist Hospital (Medical Office for Foreigners)
- Some doctors in charge and nurses can speak English. - Australia, New Zealand, Canada Visa physical examination
374-75, Namsan-dong, 051-580-1313 Geumjeong-gu, Busan
Emergency Medical Information Center
- When emergency situations occur, services is provided such as information, consultation, and interpretation (English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian) - English website support
1339 without local code Cell phone: Busan University 051-1339 Hospital
10, 1-ga, Ami-dong, Seo-gu, Busan
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3. National Health Insurance Health Insurance is divided into employee insurance and local health insurance. National Health Insurance is the system of which the contributions made by the insured persons are consolidated into a fund and insurance benefits are provided upon need. The system aims to share the burden among insured persons and provide medical services.
+ Conditions for Enrollment

Registered foreigners who meet below conditions can
apply for the health service.
Employee insurance : Those who are the employers or

the employees of work places
Local health insurance : Those who excluded from the

employee insured and have one of following residence status : F-2, F-4, F-5, D-1~9, E-1~5, E-7~8, F1 (spouses and children of Korean nationals) and those who are the spouses and children under 20 years of age of foreigners.
+ Enrollment procedures and required documents

Employee insurance: The employer will prepare the doc
uments and apply to the National Health Insurance Corporation. Local health insurance: Please prepare your alien registration card and passport and visit the nearest office of National Health Insurance Corporation.
+ Contributions and Payment

The employee health insurance: Salary x Employee insurance rate (50% shared by employer) (Contribution amount is deducted from salary) Local health insurance : In case that you have income: Income x Employee insurance rate In case that you have no income : Average contribution of local health insurance of last year (In case of studying abroad : 30% reduced) Full insurance fee should be paid every three months Foreigner who has the status of F-1 and F-2 shall pay the contribution with the same condition of Koreans. The duty of insurance fee payment begins at the time of alien registration date.
You can visit the National Health Insurance Homepage at www.nhic.ok.kr for more information on medical insurance, or if you want to know the address and telephone number of branch offices across the country. Please contact
1577-1000
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>>> Social Security System

1. Basic Livelihood Security System The government provides low-income citizens with basic livelihood grants, housing subsidies, educational subsidies and medical aid to guarantee the basic livelihood security of citizens. Foreign residents may also apply for these benefits in accordance with the related laws.
+ Qualifications
Foreign residents shall not apply for the basic livelihood security system, but their Korean families may gain the status of recipients if they meet the relevant qualifications, including the recognized household income level and the number of supporting family members. However, marriage immigrants who are married to Korean citizens (including when there has been divorce or death of the Korean spouse) and who are raising underage Korean children may become beneficiaries of the basic livelihood security system and receive government subsidies, provided that they meet the recognized household income and the qualifications for supporting family members.
Recognized household income Household income plus properties shall be lower than the minimum cost of living Minimum cost of living Minimum cost of living for a healthy and cultural life. This cost is determined and announced annually by the government, and may vary according to the number of family members.
+ Type of Aid
Basic Livelihood Aid (Regular Livelihood Aid)
Description : Clothing, meals, fuel and basic commodities for basic livelihood Amount of Aid : Amount of cash aid - recognized income of household - housing aid
Amount of basic livelihood aid per household = Amount of cash aid - Recognized income of household - Housing aid
Amount of cash aid = minimum cost of living - medical aid, educational aid and other legal aid (resident tax and TV service fees). This is the highest amount of cash aid applicable to beneficiaries with no income. Housing Aid Description: Rent and maintenance fees for housing are provided in the form of cash or articles. Educational Aid Description: Admission fees, tuition, textbook costs, materials costs and stationery costs High school students: Admission fees, tuitions, textbook costs (KRW 109,000/student) and stationery costs (KRW 45,000/student) Middle school students: Material costs (KRW 33,000/student) and stationery costs (KRW 45,000/person) Childbirth Aid KRW 0.5 million is given to new or expecting mothers in cash. Funeral Aid When beneficiaries die, funeral aid of KRW 400,000 or KRW 500,000 per person is provided.
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Other Aid
+ How to Apply
Emergency Welfare Aid, Rehabilitation Aid, Medical Aid

Government official examines applicants income and property
Submit application form to eup/myeon/do ng office
Result informed
Submit an application form for welfare recipient security/allowance at a town/myeon/dong

office.
A government official will evaluate your situation to determine your eligibility.

Health & Welfare Call Center (129)
If you need counseling or information regarding health or welfare services for you and your family, dont hesitate to call 129 (when using a cell phone, dial area code + 129)
Available time
Counseling for income security, financial support for living expenses and social welfare, health and well-being: 09:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. weekdays Counseling for emergency support: Open 24 hours, 365 days a year
2. National Pension - National Pension Service (www.nps.or.kr) National Pension is the system to help the insured when the insured became old, disabled due to injury or disease, or dies. Korean government manages this system with contributions the insured pays and governmental allotment.
+ Eligibility
Foreign resident whose period of stay has been expired. Those who has status of stay for Culture/Art (D-1), Students (D-2), Industrial Trainees
(D-3), General Trainees (D-4), Religion (D-6), Visiting inmate (F-1), Dependent Families (F-3), Other (G-1). A foreigner whose country does not cover Korean citizens. (It is subject to change depending on the countrys pension system). Admission In case that you are working for a company which is registered in the national pension: Register at your company (Required documents: residence documents, acquisition of status report document and a copy of alien registration card) In case of local contributor: Apply to the local office of National Pension Service (Required document: Monthly income report of local foreign contributor) Payment of Pension Foreigners are able to receive the payment for the aged, the disabled and survivorship if you meet the requirements. However, if a foreign law stipulates the benefit corresponding to the lump sum refund to Korean people, such lump sum refund cannot be received. Contributions The contributions are 9% of standard income amount of the contributor as of July, 2005. You can visit the National Pension Service Homepage at www.npc.or.kr (English available), or dial number 1355 (without area code) for a branch office of National Pension Service (91 branch offices throughout the country).
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3. Emergency Welfare Aid

Qualification of Foreign Residents for Emergency Welfare Aid
Foreign residents who are married to Korean citizens Foreign residents who have divorced from Korean spouses or whose spouses are dead, and who are taking care of the parents or children of Korean spouses Foreign residents who have gained refugee status Foreign residents who have been victims of fire, crimes and natural disasters for which they were not responsible
The aid aims to provide low-income citizens who have difficulties in maintaining a basic livelihood due to a sudden critical illness, death, leave, imprisonment, job loss and business closing of income earners, through necessary welfare services such as livelihood aid and medical aid. Foreign residents may apply for emergency welfare aid if they meet the qualifications.
+ Qualification
Emergency Cases
Main income earners are no longer earning income due to death, leave, disappearance Critical illness or injury Abandonment or abuse by family members Difficulties in maintenance of family relations due to domestic violence or sexual vior imprisonment, and the household income is below the minimum cost of living
Difficulties in Maintenance of Basic Livelihood
Impossibility of staying in current residence due to fire (fire, landslide, storm and flood) Other cases designated by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs Difficulties in maintenance of basic livelihood ("Difficulties in maintenance of basic
livelihood" refers to a number of situations, including difficulties in maintenance of basic livelihood, difficulties in paying medical costs, difficulties in maintaining housing facilities, and requires the help of social welfare facilities.) Ask for support and report Post examination On-site examination and advanced support Eligibility review Post handover
olence
+ How to Apply and Procedure

In the event of an emergency, call the competent department of offices of cities, counties
or districts, or the Call Center of the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs (129) Public officers in charge will conduct a field investigation, provide aid, and then review the eligibility again. If applicants are not qualified, the aid is suspended, and shall be returned. If emergency situations do not end after the emergency welfare program is completed, beneficiaries may be transferred to the related national aid systems or private welfare programs.
+ Criteria for Income and Properties and Eligibility Review Standards

1,990,000) 85,000,000), rural areas (KRW 72,500,000)
Income : below 150% of the minimum cost of living (4-member households: KRW Properties : Large cities (KRW 135,000,000), small and medium-sized cities (KRW Monetary Assets : below 3 million (as of February 6, 2009)
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+ Type of Aid
Basic livelihood aid, medical aid, educational aid, housing aid, aid for the use of social welfare facilities and other aid (fuel costs, power bills, childbirth aid and funeral aid)
>>> Employment and Labor

1. Employment of Foreigners
(Ministry of Labor www.molab.go.kr, EPS www.eps.go.kr)
+ Employment +
Foreign residents may be employed according to the type of visa that they hold. Marriage immigrants who entered Korea with F-13 or F-21 visas are allowed to be employed in Korea. Foreigner Employment Permit System Foreign workers are entitled to enjoy the same legal status as native workers in terms of wages and labor conditions. Companies can employ foreign laborers within the maximum employment line stipulated by the government. Contract period can be a maximum of three years by every contract. A companys total employment period for foreign labor is set for six years with a total of tw contracts. Employment procedures of a foreign worker General Foreigners: Help Wanted effort by native people application and issuance of Alien Employment Permit application and issuance of Confirmation Letter on Visa Issuance entry of foreign worker and employment training disposing workers to workplace Korean residents in other countries: Help Wanted effort by native people confirmation of employment in a special case employment training and job application (foreign worker) making a labor contract report of beginning working Reemployment: applying for reemployment issuance of reemployment certificate application and issuance of Confirmation Letter on Visa Issuance (Ministry of Justice) exit and reentry of foreign worker report of Alien Reemployment(within 10 days from the entry day) Exclusive Insurance on Alien Employment Permit
Insurance Expiring by exit day Guarantee Insurance Insurance for homecoming expenses Accident Insurance Workplace with more than 5 people must save up 8.3 % of average wages as a kind of retiring allowance. In preparation for overdue wages, 16,000 every year a person must be paid. Compensation of homecoming expenses Compensation of foreign workers accident and disease except for employment injury
Employer insured
Foreign worker insured
Industrial Accident Insurance and Health Insurance among social insurance programs are under an obligation to be insured, and Unemployment Insurance is optional, and National Pension is applied according to mutual conditions.
Ministry of Labor general information center 1544-1350 for native foreigners / English, Chinese 1350 without local code
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2. Labor Standards Law The Labor Standards Law was enacted to guarantee and improve the basic livelihood of workers, and to promote the balanced development of the national economy by setting the standards for labor terms.
+ Employment Contracts +
Employment contracts are signed by employers and employees. The contracts cover major issues related to salaries and workplace responsibilities, and it is important to keep such employment contracts as documents. Protection of Employees in Accordance with the Labor Standards Law Applicable to all companies or businesses that regularly employ five workers or more Partially applicable to businesses or companies that regularly employ four workers or less Salaries are to be paid directly on the fixed date, in full and in cash. The salaries shall be paid at least once a month, and in a regular manner. Additional salary may be paid to employees who work overtime, at nights and on holidays. Employees who have worked one year or more may apply for retirement benefits. Employees may present a petition to the competent local offices of labor and the Department of Labor supervision if employers fail to pay salaries and retirement benefits, employees became victims of violence from employers or managers, or if employees are forced to work overtime against their will. (Labor Counseling Center (1350, 15441350) Delays in Salary Payments Delays in salary payments refer to cases in which employers fail to pay salaries on the fixed date. Employees may report such a case to the Labor Supervisory Officer of the competent Local Office of Labor, and request action be taken. If such cases are reported to local offices of labor, the offices shall conduct the due diligence on employers and employees 10 days or 14 days later. Employees are recommended to provide diverse material that can back up their statements. Working Hours At workplaces to which the revised Labor Standard Act is applied, working hours should not exceed 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week, except for break time. At workplaces to which the revised Labor Standard Act is not applied, working hours should not exceed 8 hours per day and 44 hours per week except for break time. The working hours of small-scale companies with less than 20 employees will be reduced to 40 hours per week by 2011. A thirty-minute break is given for every 4 hours of work, and a 1 hour break is given for every 8 hours of work. Employees are free to use their breaks as they wish, but they will be unpaid during this period. Salary Guaranteed Minimum Income This refers to the minimum amount of money that the government requires employers to pay to employees. All corporations must comply. The guaranteed minimum wage for 2011 was 4,320 won per hour, 34,560 won per day, and will be 4,580 won per hour in 2012.
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Retirement Allowance
ment allowance.
Only employees working in accordance the Labor Standard Act will qualify for retire There is no retirement allowance granted to employees who work less than 15 hours Retirement allowance is limited to companies with more than five employees. Employees who have been with a company for more than a year are to be granted an
annual bonus, equivalent to at least 30 days of pay. per week.
3. Social Insurance
+ When married immigrant women with Koran nationality are employed, they are au+ +
tomatically signed up for social insurance programs (national pension, health insurance, employment insurance). Married immigrant women without Korean nationality may choose whether or not they wish to apply for social insurance, but are generally encouraged to do so. Insurance fees are deducted from the workers salary and transferred to the Korean Institute for Social Insurance.
4. Employment Insurance & Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance
+ Employment Insurance
Employers and employees of companies pay a certain portion of their salaries as employment insurance premiums, as preparation for unemployment. If employees lose their jobs, the employment insurance fund pays unemployment benefits, and allows the unemployed to attend vocational training. Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance Industrial Accident Compensation Insurance is a government compensation program that compensates the damages caused by industrial accidents. The insurance program is applied to all companies that employ workers. Applicants who meet the qualifications and gave submitted applications for compensation to the Korea Workers Compensation and Welfare Service will be reviewed, and the compensation will be given accordingly.
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Other Information
1. Information for Foreign Residents 2. In an Emergency 3. Tourism & Leisure 4. Foreign Consulates and Cutural Centers in Busan 5. Maps
Other Information
Other Information
>>> Information for Foreign Residents
1. Foreigner Support Services
No
1
Name
BGC / BFIA
Address
National Pension Service Bldg 13F, Jungang-ro 1992, Yeonje-gu
Tel.
051-668-7900
2 3 4 5
Busan Immigration Welfare Association Team Nam-gu Center Sasang-gu Center Saha-gu Center
#17-26, 4-ga, Jungang-dong, Jung-gu, #530, Suyeong-ro, Nam-gu #795, Bosu-ro, Sasang-gu #545-2, 1th Shinpyeong-dong, Saha-gu, #208, Gijang central road, Gijang eup, Gijang gun #218, Hyoyeol-ro, Buk-gu #653-14, Jeonpo 2-dong, Busanjin-gu #110, Yangun-ro, Haeundae-gu #594-8, Sajik 2-dong, Dongnae-gu #669, Dugu-dong, Guemjeong-gu
051-461-3082 051-610-2027 051-320-8344 051-220-4885
6 7 8 9 10 11
Multicultural Family Assistance Center
Gijang-gun Center Buk-gu Center Busanjin-gu Haeundae-gu Dongnae-gu
051-709-4345 051-330-3472 051-817-4313 051-702-8002 051-506-5766 051-508-1366
Busan Emergency Support Center for Migrant Woman
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Samsan Migrant Support Association
#550-19, Gwaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu Yushin building 4F, #139-9, Jeonpo 2-dong, Busanjin-gu #1003-1, Munhyeon 4-dong, Nam-gu #2603-15 3th, Yeonsan 5-dong, Yeonje-gu
1600-3578
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Busan Assembly for Human Rights of Foreign Employees
051-802-3438
14
Asia Community School
051-633-1381
15
Woman Migrants Human Rights Center
051-864-2603
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2. Religious Services for Foreigners

No
1 2 3 4 5 6
Name
Catholic Center Barunson Church Busan Mosaic Church Segyero Church Suyeongro Church Shinpyungro Church
Address
Jung-gu, Daechung-dong, 4-ga, #82-1 Dong-gu, Choryang-dong, #577-1 Jung-gu, Yeongju 1-dong, #52-1 Gangseo-gu, Songjung-dong, #1191-27 Haeundae-gu, U2-dong, #1418-1 Sinpyeong1-dong, #18
Tel.
051-462-1870 051-441-0648 051-469-1009 051-831-7123 051-740-4500 051-220-0200
Jurye Presbyterian Church
Sasang-gu, Jurye-dong, #689-1
051-312-8022
8 9 10
Pungsunghan Church Hosanna Church Busan Chinese Church Pusan Missionary Association for Foreign Labor Korea Foreign Missionary Korea Fundamental Buddhism Kilsangsa
Yeonje-gu, Geoje-dong, #1367-1 Gangseo-gu, Myeongji-dong, #3245-5 Dong-gu, Choryang1-dong, #548-2
051-507-8844 051-209-0191 051-467-0275
11
Pusan Missionary Association for Foreign Labor
051-803-9181
12
Gangseo-gu, Songjung-dong, #1715-1
051-971-7687
13
Gangseo-gu, Songjung-dong, Shinchon Village, #8
051-973-3076
14 15 16 17 18
Kilsangsa Miyongsa Beomeosa Busan Islam Hongbeopsa Temple
Haeundae-gu, U 2-dong, San #147-5 Yongdo-gu, Dongsam 1-dong, #323-194 Chungyong-dong, Kumjung-gu, #546 Guemjeong-gu, Namsan-dong, #30-1 Guemjeong-gu, Dugu-dong, #1220-1
051-741-8400 051-404-4300 051-508-3122 051-518-9991 010-8771-6265
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3. Restaurants & Bars

No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23
Type
Asian Restaurant Western Restaurant Western Restaurant Vietnamese Restaurant Singapore Restaurant Uzbekistan Restaurant Indian Restaurant Indian Restaurant Thai Restaurant Turkish Restaurant Turkish Restaurant Filipino Restaurant Filipino Restaurant Multicultural Cafe Western Bar Western Bar Western Bar Western Bar Western Bar Western Bar Russian Cafe Filipino Cafe
Name
Rainbow Spoon Quiznos Sub 88 in Miami Saigong Singa Samarikant Ganga Wazwan Hello Thai Cappadocia Pamukkale KAMUS TAHAN Mabuhay Philippines Hu: FOX Pub&Grill OBriens Rock&Roll Thursday Party Fuzzy Navel Russian Cafe Filipino Cafe
Address
Busanjin-gu, Bujeon-dong, in Busan Global Village Haeundae-gu, Jwa-dong #49-1, Ungshin Cineart 119 Haeundae-gu, U-dong #1380 Suyeong-gu, Gwangan 2-dong, #204-11 Suyeong-gu, Namcheon-dong, #6-8 Dong-gu, Choryang-dong, #363-2 Haeundae-gu, U1-dong, #627-1, Harbor Town the 1st floor
Tel.
051-980-8667 051-702-5002 051-746-6488 051-755-4205 051-626-3883 051-466-4734 051-740-6670
Geumjeong-gu, Jangjeon-dong, #420-23 051-517-1947 Haeundae-gu, U-dong, #626-2, DongCho Building Guemjeong-gu, Namsan-dong, #30-1 Busanjin-gu, Bujeon-dong #240-15 Dong-gu, Choryang1-dong, #469-9 Dong-gu, Choryang1-dong Nam-gu, Daeyeon-dong, #1755-14 2th Jung-gu, Nampo-dong, 4-ga, #8-1 Haeundae-gu, Jung-dong, #1417-2 14th Busanjin-gu, Gaya-dong, #24-11 Busanjin-gu, Bujeon-dong, #477-3 Suyeong-gu, Gwangan Seaside #143 Suyeong-gu, Gwangan Seaside #140 Dong-gu,Choryang1-dong Dong-gu, Choryang1-dong 051-731-5033 051-515-5981 051-817-1909 051-466-3364 051-464-7567 051-462-3655 051-246-6600 051-742-5553 051-894-6541 051-818-3425 051-753-6621 051-6717-5526 051-465-8202 051-468-2836
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4. Shops & Marts in Busan

No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Name
Big Food Asia Mart Sasang Soho Asia Mart New World Mart Asian Big Food Mart Tours Halal Food Jangnim Asia Mart Chinese Food Telephone Service Shop International Calling Service Center OK Networks
Address
#352-26, Gwaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu #527-33, Gwaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu #550-155, Gwaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu #532-1, Gwaebeop-dong, Sasang-gu #777, Jangnim-dong, Saha-gu #1118, Jangnim1-dong, Saha-gu #570-1, Choryang1-dong, Dong-gu #611, Choryang1-dong, Dong-gu #564-2, Choryang1-dong, Dong-gu #559-2, Choryang1-dong, Dong-gu
Tel.
051-314-9667 051-322-6080 051-326-8968 051-316-0412 070-7670-1947 051-265-4893 051-441-1218 051-442-5548 051-466-6833 051-462-5507
5. Foreign Grocery Stores in Gimhae

No
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Name
Gimhae Asia Mart Gimhae Asia Mart Ace Mart Halal Asia Mart Global Multiply Shop Best Asia Top Mart (Gimhae) Waryong Indonesia (Restaurant) Almadina (Pakistan, Indian Restaurant) Quan Vietnam
Address
#157-5, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #157-5, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #898-1, Dongsang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #73 Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #85, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #26-2, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #73-4, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do #156-1, Seosang-dong, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do, Dongsang-dong Market Intersection, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do Dongsang-dong Market Intersection, Gimhae City, Gyeongsangnam-do
Tel.
055-324-4448 055-323-2916 055-336-5518 055-324-9796 070-4126-8946 010-3837-7966 055-336-6847 055-322-3002 055-313-2612 010-2412-9056
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>>> In an Emergency (112, 119)

- You can use this number without area code. - You can use the phone numbers 112, 119 without an area code even with mobile phone. - You can use the emergency call service at public phone without coin or card. - Since 112 & 119 are processed by a computer system, rescue process speed of 112 & 119 is faster than reporting to a police office.
In case of Accident or Contingency
Dial 112
As soon as an accident is reported to 112, the nearest 112 police car or police officers will come and take necessary action. If you witnessed a crime or you are injured, dial 112 immediately. When you report an accident, you must explain when, how you got injured, and also explain the appearance, belongings, special feature, numbers of the fugitive, and direction they ran to, and the vehicle they used for running away, the reporters address, name, and telephone number.
Dial 119 for Fire or Request for Rescue

Information system for urgent dispatching of fire fighters and ambulances from fire stations. As soon as they get a report from 119, the fire fighters will be dispatched from a local fire station. You must report detailed information in case of a large accident such as elevators, collapse of building or explosion of gas or emergent patient.
>>> Tourism & Leisure

1. Tourist Information Center
+ Tourist Information Center
Information on Busan tour can be obtained at tourist information centers throughout the
city or information booths at tourist attractions in Busan. Staff who speak foreign languages are on standby ready to provide help at information centers and booths. Tourists can easily get information by simply asking them or through the booklets and pamphlets written in English, Japanese and Chinese language. It is requested that tourists visit information centers during office hours (09:00~18:00 open every day throughout the year). A tourist information hotline (1330) is also available 24 hours a day all year round. Tourist Information Centers in Busan Name
Nopodong Bus Terminal Tourist Information Service Center for Foreigners Busan Railroad Station Tourist Information
Tel.
051-508-9400 051-441-3121 051-441-6565
Name
UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea Tourist Information *Busan International Passenger Terminal Tourist Information *BEXCO Tourist Information Center *Gimhae International Airport Tour Information (International Terminal) *Gimhae International Airport Tour Information (Domestic Terminal)
Tel.
051-625-1608 051-465-3471 051-740-7300 051-973-2800
Haeundae 051-749-4335 Tourist Information Center Songjeong 051-749-5705 Tourist Information Center
051-973-4607
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Tourist Information Hotline 1330

The hotline is a telephone service that tourists can use to receive information on tours in and around Busan. The service is provided in English, Japanese and Chinese. In addition to tour information, you will also be offered basic interpretation service when you need help in a taxi or at a restaurant. All you have to do is dial 1330 (without area code) on the phone if youre calling from Busan. If you wish to get information about other regions in Korea, dial the city code + 1330. (For example: To get information about a Seoul tour, press 02+1330) The base rate for a landline phone is applied to service charge.
2. Busan City Tour Bus Travellers can tour around downtowns, major tourist attractions and historic sites of Busan on a single or double decker bus. On a Busan bus city tour, which is popular with both domestic and foreign visitors, travellers can easily access tourist information guides provided in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese languages. (For reservation or inquiry, call 051-464-9898, www.citytourbusan.com)
Course
Haeundae Course (Camellia Line) Taejongdae Course (Seagull Line) Nighttime Course
Starting Point
Busan Railway Station Busan Railway Station Busan Railway Station
Departure Time
09:20~16:40 (Every 40 minutes) 09:20~16:40 (Every 40 minutes) October~April(19:00) May~September(19:30)
Departure Time
One-day pass Adults: 10,000 won (Group of over 10 people : 8,000 won) Child and youth: 5,000 won
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>>> Beaches
> Haeundae Beach <

+ Haeundae, the largest beach in Korea, is conveniently located and boasts its 2 km-long white sand beach, shallow waters and a wide selection of amenities (hotels, condominiums etc.) Haeundae Beach is one of the finest beaches in the world with a gorgeous coastline, refreshing walking paths and scenery, and a variety of entertainment facilities. It also offers plenty of things to see and enjoy year round such as the Busan Aquarium, Dongbaek Island, Oryukdo Island, Dalmaji Hill, the Yachting Center and and hot springs.
Location / U-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Subway line 2, Haeundae Station. 10-minute walk to the beach Airport limousine from Gimhae International Airport Take Bus No. 38, 40, 139 or 1001 at Busan Railway Station. 10-minute walk to the beach
> Gwangalli Beach <

+ Gwangalli Beach is considered an ideal summer vacation spot because of the clear ocean and waves that are not too high or calm, as well as its easy access from downtown Busan and convenient location. A spectacular night view of the Gwangan Bridge makes Gwangalli Beach one of the most famous beaches in Korea.
Location / Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu Directions Subway line 2, Gwangan Station, exit 3, 5 / Subway line 2, Geumryunsan Station, exit 1, 3 Take Bus No. 38, 41, 42, 49, 62, 83 or 108
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> Songjeong Beach <

+ Songjeong has a beautiful white sandy beach made from quality sand delivered from Songjeong stream and weathered seashells. The depth of water is low and the waves are smooth. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing time in pine tree forests. It is also a good fishing spot because sea water and fresh water converge.
Location / Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 100, 100-1, 139, 141, 1003, 180 or 39 at Haeundae
> Songdo Beach <

+ Formed earlier than any other beach in Busan, Songdo Beach is still frequented by loyal visitors. The name Songdo originated from the fact that there has been a lush pine tree forest on the island for a long time.
Location / Amnam-doing, Seo-gu Directions Take Bus No. 7, 9, 9-1, 26, 30, 71 or 96
> Dadaepo Beach <

+ With convenient amenities along with spacious camping sites and parking lot, Dadaepo Beach is popular as a resort for families who wish to enjoy a quality summer vacation without splurging. It is famous for a beautiful sunset as well.
Location / Dadae-dong, Saha-gu Directions Take Bus No. 2, 11, 338, 96 or 1000, get off at Dadepo stop and walk 5 minutes to the beach
> Ilgwang Beach <

+ Located in the south of East Sea, Ilgwang Beach has many family visitors. In summer, a number of families hoping to beat the heat come to Ilgwang Beach, where the white sandy beach spreads in a large circle, making the white waves crash into the shore.
Location
/ Samsung-li, Ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun Directions Take Bus No. 180 or 188
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>>> Parks
> Yongdusan Park <

+ Yongdusan means Dragonhead Mountain. The name came from the shape of the mountain that looks like the head of a dragon rising above the sea. Standing 120-meters high, Busan Tower has an observation deck which commands a spectacular view of Busan and the surrounding sea at a glance. The view is strikingly beautiful, especially at night.
Location / 2-1 Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu Directions Take Bus No. 8, 9, 9-1, 11, 17, 26, 30, 58, 70, 71, 86, 87, 103, 113, 126, 134, 1000, 1003 or 1004 Take Subway line 1, get off at Jungang-dong station or Nampo-dong station and walk 20 minutes to the park General Information 051-860-7820 Information about Busan Tower Tel. 245-1066 / yongdusanpark.bisco.or.kr Admission to Busan Tower 3,500won for adults, 3,000 won for seniorsand minors (Hours 08:30~22:00) World Folk Musical Instrument Museum Adults 3,000won, minors 2,500won (Hours 10:00~18:00)
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> Taejongdae <

+ Famous for its fantastic scenic view along the seashore, Taejongdae offers visitors magnificent scenery with towering cliffs and intriguing rock formations such as Shinsun-bawi and Mangbuseok.
Location / San 29-1, Dongsam-dong, Yeongdo-gu Directions Take Bus No. 88 or 101 at Busan Station (30 minute bus ride) / Take Bus No. 8, 30, 88 at Nampodong or in front of Yeongdo Bridge (about a 25 minute bus ride) Hours 04:00~24:00 Information Tel. 405-2004 / taejongdae.bisco.or.kr Danubi train fare Adult 1,500won - Youth 1,000 won - Child 600 won (20% discount for a group of 30 or more)
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> Geumgang Park <

+ Geumgang Park is located at the foot of Geumjeong Mountain. The park, 801.5m above sea level, presents a breathtaking view of a thick forest and strange formations of rock cliffs. It has become easily accessible to Busan citizens since it opened to the public for free July 1, 2004. The view of beautiful Geumjeong Mountain overlooked from a 1,260m long cable car is another pleasure to visitors.
Location / Woo-jang-Chun Road 197, Ohcheon 1-dong, Dongnae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 12, 46, 77, 80, 100-1, 110, 110-1, 121, 130, 144, 183, 189 or 1002 Hours 24 hours a day Information 051-860-7880 (Information on Cable Car : 051-552-1762) Cable Car fees Adult 3,500won(round trip 6,000won), Child 2,000 won (round trip 3,000 won) / Hours of Cable Car : 9:00 - 18:00
> Childrens Park <

+ Surrounded by lush old trees, Busan Childrens Park is popular with Busan citizens. Many people bring their children to the park to enjoy walking along the paths running through the dense forest.
> Jungang Park <

+ Jungang Park is an excellent resting place with a terrific natural environment all the year round. It also serves as an educational place that instills patriotism and loyalty into Busan citizens. In the park, there is Chunghon Tower (Memorial Tower), Independence Hall and the Democratic Movement Memorial Center.
Location / 46-4, Choeup, Busanjin-gu Directions Take Bus No. 33, 44, 54, 63, 81, 831 or 133 Hours 04:00~24:00 Information 051-860-7848 (bschilpark.or.kr) Childrens Hall 051-810-8800 (www.childpia.go.kr) Open throughout a year Childrens Hall closes every Monday Parking lot Space enough to accommodate 320 vehicles
Location / 218-20, Youngju 2-dong, Jung-gu Directions Take Bus No. 43 at Busan Railway Station (15 minute bus ride) Chunghon Tower operation hours 09:00~18:00 Information 051-463-8154
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> Dongbaek Park <

+ Dongbaek Park offers pleasant walkways, starting from the entrance of Dongbaek Island to Nurimaru APEC House. The park, dotted with camellias and pine trees brags its superb view with the blue ocean facing it.
Location / Joong 2-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 1003 or 307 Subway Line 2, Dongbaek Station, 8 minute walk to the park
> Dalmaji Hill <

+ Dalmji Hill is a walkway located past Haeundae Beach leading all the way to Songjeong Beach. It is a trail with woods of cherry blossoms and pine trees. The 8 km long drive course is also called 15 curve road since it curves more than 15 times along the way.
Location / Joong 2-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 39, 100, 141, 180 or 139 and get off at Joong 1 Dong stop Information 051-749-5700
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> Amnam Park <

+ Amnam Park is located near Songdo Beach. Around its 3.8km long walkway formed along the coastline are clusters of wild flowers and various trees, such as alder trees, platycarya and silver magnolia, making the park a flower paradise in spring.
Location / San 193, Amnam-dong, Seo-gu Directions Take Bus No. 9 or 9-1
> Millak Waterfront Park <

+ Millak Waterfront Park, located right by Gwangalli Beach, is Koreas first waterfront park. The park is 543m in length and 60m wide, and its 10,000 pyeong space can accommodate up to 40,000 people. Flower beds, benches and other convenient facilities draw families, couples and tourists.
Location
/ Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu (10 minute walk from Gwangalli Beach) Directions Take Bus No. 210
> Igidae Park <

+ At Igidae Park, located in Yongho Dong, visitors can enjoy a scenic drive overlooking outstanding ocean and bizarre-looking rock cliffs. It is also a famous fishing spot.
Location / Yongho-dong, Nam-gu Directions Take Bus No. 20, 22, 24, 27, 39 or 131, get off at Igidae entrance (20 minute walk to the park)
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> Hwangnyeongsan Park <

+ A lot of Busan citizens go for drives to Hwangnyeongsan, since the night view of Busan City looking down from Hwangnyeongsan is spectacular.
Location
/ Around Hwangryung Mountain and Geumryun Mountain Directions Subway Line 2, Geumryunsan Station (40 minute walk to the park)
> Spo 1 Park <
(Former Geumjeong Sports Park)
+ Spo 1 Park was built for the 2002 Busan Asian Games and transformed into a recreational park for Busan citizens after the games. It is a leisure complex offering visitors plenty of things to do, including sports and picnics. Various facilities, such as a cycling race track are attracting many people to the park.
Location / Dugu-dong, Geumjeong-gu Directions 20 minute walk from Nopo-dong subway station (a shuttle bus runs from the station to the park)
> Horse Race Park <

+ Busan Gyeongnam Race Park is a perfect place to relieve stress. Visit the park and join the spectators cheering muscular horses rushing under the splendid illumination of the race course.
Location / 152 Beumbang-dong, Gangseo-gu Directions Take Bus No. 220 or 221(Shuttle buses run to the park)
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>>> Major Attractions
> Oryukdo <

+ The mysterious island Oryukdo is a symbol of Busan. Its called Oryukdo (O means five and ryuk means six in Korean) because it appears as five islands at low tide and six islands at high tide.
Location / Around 936~941, Yongho-dong, Nam-gu Directions From Haeundae Mipo Dock, take a ferry cruise Information 051-637-7373 (www.nam.busan.kr)
> Eulsukdo <

+ Eulsukdo is a delta island at the Nakdonggang estuary. It is the largest seasonal bird migration site in Korea, and known worldwide as a paradise for migratory birds with its abundant fish and shellfish along with thick waterweed and fields of reeds.
/ Hadan 1-dong, Saha-gu (Nakdonggang Estuary Dam) Directions Take Bus No. 58, 58-1 or 58-2 and get off at Eulsukdo Rest Area. Information 051-220-6041 (tour.saha.go.kr/eulsukdo)
Location
> Shanghai Street <

+ Shanghai Street starts at Shanghai Gate standing at the corner across from Korea Express Building, which is to the right of Busan Railway Station. Once you step through the majestic gate that looks like a Chinese castle gate, you can experience China in Busan while walking through the street full of the buildings with red signs written in Chinese characters and scents peculiar to China.
Location / Around 571, Choryang 1-dong, Dong-gu Directions Get off at Busan Station on subway line 1, take exit 1 and walk 10 minutes Information 051-441-3121
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> Nurimaru APEC House <

+ The name Nurimaru APEC House was made from the combination of Nuri (world, globe in Korean), Maru (top, summit in Korean) and APEC house. Thus Nurimaru APEC House means the house where world top figures get together for APEC meetings. It was used for the 2nd APEC leaders meeting and leaders luncheon during the APEC summit held in November 2005, and has been a venue for significant international conferences ever since.
Location / Dongbaekseom (Dongbaek Island), Haeundae Information 051-744-3140 Directions Subway line 2, Dongbaek Station(Exit 1), 10 minute walk / Take Bus No. 1003, get off at the entrance of Dongbaekseom and walk 5 minutes to the House.
> Busan Aquarium <

+ Located at the entrance of Haeundae Beach, Busan Aquarium is the nations largest state-of-the-art aquarium spread across 4 levels (one on the ground, three underground). Approximately 45,000 animals of a total of 350 different species are on display. Among them are a variety of deep sea fish, sharks, reptiles and penguins.
Location / Entrance of Haeundae Beach Directions Take Bus No. 31, 39, 40, 100, 139, 200 or 1001 Subway line 2, Haeundae Station, 10 minute walk to the aquarium. Information 051-740-1700 / www.busanaquarium.com Operating hours Weekdays 10:00~22:00, Weekends 09:00~22:00 (Open until 23:00 in summer) fee Adult : 16,000 won, Youth : 13,500won, Children : 11,000won
> Gwangan Bridge <

+ Gwangan Bridge connects Haeundae to Namcheon Dong. The eight-lane bridge on two levels extends 7.42 kilometers in length, making it the longest bridge in Korea. The suspension bridge in the center is 900 meters long, also the nations largest.
Location / No. 49 Square, Suyeong Gu ~ Centum city, U-dong, Haeundae Directions Take Bus No. 20, 39, 40, 42, 131, 139, 155, 1001 or 1003 / Subway line 2, Gwangan Station, 10 minute walk to the bridge Information 051-780-0077 / www.gwangahnbridge.com
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>>> Cultural Spots
> BEXCO <

+ Busan Exhibition and Convention Center has the highest ceiling and floor load capability in Korea. Various international conferences and events have been held in the exhibition hall which is three times the size of an official soccer stadium, and has a convention hall equipped with facilities of cutting-edge technology.
Location / 1291 U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Subway line 2, Centum City Station Take Bus No. 5, 31, 36, 39, 40, 100, 1001, 139, 141, 155, 181, 200, 1001 or 1002 Information 051-740-7300 / www.bexco.co.kr
> Busan Cultural Center <

+ Busan Cultural Center symbolizes Busan Metropolitan City, an international city of art and culture. It is a culture and art complex equipped with movie theaters, exhibition areas and international conference facilities, as well as the theaters for performing arts including music, dance and plays.
Location / San 848, Daeyeon 4-dong, Nam-gu Directions Subway line 2, Daeyeon Station, 10 minute walk Take Bus No. 134, 68 or 51 Information 051-120 / culture.busan.go.kr
> Busan Citizens Hall <

+ Intended to promote local art and culture, Busan Citizens Hall contributes to various purposes and is always open to the public, so Busan citizens can make a full use of the culture and art center. The edifice is a venue for various kinds of cultural lectures, exhibitions and films as well as concerts, operas and dance performances.
Location / 830-31, Beomil 2-dong, Dong-gu Directions Take Bus No. 5, 57, 68, 111 or 129 Take subway line 1, get off at Beomildong Station and walk 10 minutes, Take subway line 2, get off at Munhyeon Station and walk 5 minutes. Information 051-630-5200 / www.citizenhall.busan.kr
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> Busan Museum of Art <

+ Situated in the Olympic Park, Haeundae, Busan Museum of Art is an art complex devoted especially to collecting and exhibiting diversified modern arts. It is an art museum living up to global standards and considered suitable for the city Busan, the 21st centurys cutting-edge marine city.
Location / 1413, U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu (next to Cinepark, across from BEXCO) Directions Take Bus No. 5, 31, 39, 40, 100, 139, 141, 200 or 1001 Take subway line 2 and get off at Busan Museum of Modern Art Station Operating Hours 10:00~18:00 (Fridays 10:00~21:00) / Closed every Monday and January 1st Information 051-744-2602 / art.busan.go.kr Admission fee 700 won for adults, 300 won for youth, free for children
> Fisheries Science Museum <

+ Busan Fisheries Science Museum is the first complex for marine science and fisheries in Korea. The museum systematically displays ocean preservation methods and knowledge. In addition to its major role as a fisheries and ocean information center, it also encourages youth to participate in marine science study and acquire the knowledge on scientific technology in the fields of marine science and fisheries.
Location / 152-1 Beach Road, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun Directions Take Bus No. 181 at Haeundae, get off at Yonggungsa entrance and walk 5 minutes to the museum Opeering Hours March through October 9:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. November through February 9:00 a.m. to 17:30 p.m. Admission up to one hour before closing Closed Every Monday, Lunar New Years Holidays, Korean Thanksgiving Day Holiday Information 051-720-3061~5 / fsm.nfrda.re.kr Admission fee 2,000 won for adults, 1,000 won for students
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> Busan Cinema Center <

(Dureraum)
+ Busan Cinema Center(Dureraum) is set to confirm the Busan International Film Festivals(BIFF) place as one of the top film festivals in Asia. The multi-story center boasting the worlds largest roof and cutting-edge outdoor stage, located in U-dong Centum City, Haeundae District, offers a land of 30,217 square meters but spans a total floor space of 54,335 square meters. The theater has one story underground and nine stories above ground.
Location / 1467, U-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 5-1, 36, 39, 40, 63, 115, 139, 141, 155, 181, 307, 1001 or 1002 and get off at Shinsegae Dept. Store Information 051-780-6000
> Busan Film Studio <

+ Busan Film Studio was built to promote the local film industry. The studio, occupied by film making agencies, has special equipment for shooting films and the overall facilities needed for indoor filming, providing great support for film makers visiting or living in Busan.
Location / 1392, U 1-dong, Haeundae-gu Directions Take Bus No. 5, 31, 36, 38, 39, 40, 63, 100, 139, 141, 200 or 1001 and get off at Handok Munhwa Girls High School Information 051-731-6527
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>>> Sports Facilities

Classification
Square
Operating Hours
All year round
Use
walking etc. Looking around the stadium
Asiad Main Stadium
10:00~17:00
Sports Complex
Asiad Auxiliary Stadium Track
05:00~09:00 17:00~24:00
jogging & walking
Auxiliary Stadium(A) Indoor Gymnasium Auxiliary Stadium(B)
06:00~08:00 18:00~22:00
badminton
06:00~08:00
badminton
Gudeok Sports Complex
Main Stadium Track
05:00~08:30 17:30~22:00 (July~August-17:30~23:00)
jogging & walking
Busan Yachting Center
Square
All year round
walking etc.
Square
All year round
walking etc.
Gangseo Sports Park
06:00~09:00 Auxiliary Stadium 09:00~22:00
badminton
badminton (paid admission)
Square
All year round
walking etc.
Gijang Gymnasium Auxiliary Stadium
06:00~09:00 (winter) 05:00~08:00 (summer) 18:00~22:00 (winter) 19:00~22:00 (summer)
badminton, volleyball, Jokgu
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>>> Foreign Consulates and Cultural Centers in Busan

Consulate-General of the Peoples Republic of China in Busan
47, Beach Road, Haeundae, Busan Metropolitan City (1418, U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu) (Zip)612-022
TEL 051-743-7990,7985 FAX 051-743-7987
Consulate-General of Japan in Busan
1147-11, Choryang 3-dong, Dong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City

TEL 051-465-5101 FAX 051-464-1630
Consulate-General of Russia in Busan
89-1, Jungang-dong 4-ga, Jung-gu, Busan Metropolitan City

TEL 051-441-9904~5 FAX 051-464-4404
U.S. Consulate in Korea
612 Lotte Golden Rose, 150-3, Yangjeong-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan Metropolitan City
TEL 051-863-0731~2 FAX 051-863-0734
Alliance Francaise Busan
Dongsung Bldg.(1st floor), 1145-1, Choryang 3-dong, Dong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City
TEL 051-465-0306 FAX 051-465-0341
Dok-il Bldg.(8th floor), Daechang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan Metropolitan City
Goethe-Institut Busan
TEL 051-441-4112 (Embassy of Germany in Busan) Visa & Consular operation (9:00-17:00) Information 051-441-4115 FAX 051-441-4113
Philippine Cultural House in Busan
1147-14, Choryang 3-dong, Dong-gu, Busan Metropolitan City

TEL 051-442-0025 FAX 051-442-0748
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Main telephone information

Busan Foundation for International Activities(Busan Global Center)

(English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian/Uzbek Interpretation Service available)

(English, Chinese, Japanese Interpretation Service available)

112.119 114 116 120 131

+ Emergency Medical Information Center 1339

+ Tourism Information Service

In addition, a free interpretation service is available for taxis or restaurants

+ Emergency Call for Women

+ Immigration Contact Center

Electronic Government for Foreigners Website www.hikorea.go.kr

Main telephone information

Busan Metropolitan Police Agency

+ Korea Legal Aid Corporation

+ National Health Insurance Corporation(Customer Service Center) 1577-1000

+ KT(Customer Service Center)

KT Busan Marketing Team 051.638.3133 Website www.kt.com

+ Korea Electric Power Corporation

Busan Headquarters 051.801.2221 Website www.kepco.co.co.kr

+ Busan Water Service Center

+ Webpages introducing the culture and tourism of Busan

English etour.busan.go.kr Chinese ctour.busan.go.kr Japanese jtour.busan.go.kr

11 Service Information of Busan Global Center Main Programs 12

20 Location, Area & Climate 21 Population & Economy

21 Attractions in Busan 22 Sister Cities 22 Festivals & International Events

41 Housing, Electricity, Water, Gas & Heating Driving & Traffic 46

56 Telecommunications 62 Waste Management 64 Use of Emergency, Pastal and Hygiene Services

72 Pregnancy & Childcare and Education of Children

78 Health and Medical Treatment

88 Social Security System

91 Employment and Labor

95 Information for Foreign Residents

Busan Global Center

Busan Global Center

Busan Global Center

>>> Service Information for Busan Global Center

>>> Main Programs

+ Phone & Visiting Counseling Service (Mon.~Sat., 09:30~18:30)

+ Mentoring Program and Operating Korean Culture Comprehension Programs

3. Programs for Citizens

Introduction to the Republic of Korea

Introduction to the Republic of Korea

>>> General Information

Introduction to the Republic of Korea

>>> National Flag (Taegeukgi) & National Flower (Mugunghwa)

>>> Population and Economy

>>> Administrative Districts

Special Self-Governing District

2 Busan 3 Daegu 4 Incheon 5 Gwangju 6 Daejeon 7 Ulsan

>>> Festivals and Seasonal Events

Introduction to the Republic of Korea

+ Chuseok (August 15)

+ Samil-jeol (Samil Independence Movement Day, March 1)

+ Seokga Tansil-il (Buddhas Birthday, April 8 in the lunar calendar)

+ Eorini-nal (Childrens Day, May 5)

+ Hyeonchung-il (Memorial Day, June 6)

+ Gwangbok-jeol (Independence Day, August 15)

+ Gaecheon-jeol (National Foundation Day, October 3)

+ Seongtan-jeol (Christmas, December 25)

>>> Family Culture

+ Husband and Wife Relations

+ Adapting to Family Life