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(1) Dormitory

Each university has its own accommodation which provide rooms available for tho

se who pursue their degree. Students cannot stay in the university dormitory whil

e attending the language institute. The average cost for a university dormitory r

oom is between 150,000 and 400,000 won monthly.

(2) Boarding Houses & Rental Houses

If you don't want to live in the university dormitory, you can choose to live a

boarding house or a rental house.

Boarding Houses : There are many boarding houses in the neighborhood of

universities. Boarding houses usually provide Korean meals for breakfast and di

nner. In winter rooms are heated on floors. Rooms heated in this way are calle

d Ondol bang. Bathroom facilities are usually shared. A shared room costs abou

t 400,000 ~ 500,000 won.

Rental Houses or Apartments : It is very expensive to rent a house or an

apartment in Seoul. Costs vary considerably depending on the location. There a

re two methods in renting accommodation in Korea, either by monthly payments

or by paying a large deposit.

Monthly Rental - A one-room apartment usually costs around 400,000won

per month. A small refundable deposit may also be required. Monthly payments

are not refunded.

Deposit Method - On average a 40 million won or more deposit is required for a one-room apartment. This deposit is fully refundable after the contract

period expires.

In the most of campus restaurants breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. A

meal usually costs 3,0004,000 won. There are usually plenty of restaurants lo

cated around the universities. As well as Korean restaurants, Chinese, Japanese

and Western style restaurants are abundant and easy to find. Convenience store

s, fast-food outlets, and snack bars are also available. Cooking is not allowed i

n most dormitories, except in the family dormitories. Apartments and houses us

ually contain cooking facilities.


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Korea has four distinct seasons; very hot summers, very cold winters and mil

d weather in spring and autumn. Students should prepare adequately for each s

eason with light cool clothing for the summer and heavy warm clothing for wint

er, as well as something for in between.

Temperature

December January : Very cold, below 0

February March : Cold , below 10

April May : Warm, between 15and 25

June August : Very hot, above 25

September November : Warm, between 15 and 25

Public transportation in Seoul is very cheap, convenient and easy to use. Com

prised of 8 lines, the subway can be taken to almost any spot around the city.

The basic subway fare is 1,000 won. In case of using a traffic card, the fare is

900 won. and it may cost a little more for cities on the outskirts of Seoul.

There are four types of buses in Seoul. Standard buses have only a few seats

and cost 1,000 won. The other type of bus has a lot more seats and has less s

tops than the standard bus and costs 1,500 or 1,600 won. The fare is discounte

d by using a traffic card. Buses traveling to outskirt cities may be more expens

ive.

Taxis are cheap and easy to use. The basic fare for a standard taxi varies w

ith regions but it normally starts from 2,400 won in Seoul. Between 12 p.m. an

d 4 a.m. taxi fares increase by 20%. Black taxis (Mobum taxi) are more expens

ive than the standard taxis. Tipping is not usual in Korea and is not necessary

when taking a taxi. Students may drive in Korea but it is not recommended as t

raffic is very heavy in Seoul. It is usually much more convenient to use public

transportation.

Seoul is a fairly safe city. Handguns, knives and other weapons are prohibited

from possession and acts of violence are uncommon. There is usually no proble

m taking subways or walking around the city late at night. However, it is a goo

d idea to take precautions against pickpockets in crowded areas. Using or deali

ng of any form of drugs is strictly prohibited in Korea.


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(4) For Any Other Difficult Situation

Go to the nearest police box or police station and ask for help.

There is no charge for emergency 112, or 119 calls. When using a public phone, p

ress the red button before dialing the emergency number.

Expenses for communications, newspapers, television etc. are the students' respon

sibility.

Newspapers may be purchased at convenience stores, street stands, and subw

ays. Monthly or yearly subscriptions are also available. There are two English

newspapers, The Korea Herald and Korea Times. Newspapers in convenient sto

res cost around 500 ~ 1,000 won.

Korean television networks KBS1, KBS2, MBC, SBS, as well as AFKN(The A

merican Forces Korean Network, an English station) are broadcast throughout K

orea. Students with a television must pay the registration fee of 2,500 won per

month. Nowadays subscribers of Korean cable TV are increasing, which 24 hou

rs viewing is available and which provides various channels specializing in new

s, movies, musical entertainment, documentaries, sports, education, games, home

shopping.

There are many FM and AM radio stations broadcast throughout the country.

Internet facilities are well developed in most Korean universities. The Internet

can also be used in game rooms or PC rooms, which are easily found throughout the city.

You can easily purchase books through online and offline bookstores, and boo

kstores in your universities. Especially in large book store, you can find foreign

book section.


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(1) Public Bath Houses

Traditional public baths are still enjoyed by many people in Korea. The cost fo

r one time use is around 5,000won with no time limit, and price varies from size

and form of bathing facilities.

Barbershops and hairdressers can be easily found anywhere in the city. Gene

rally the cost for haircut is around 8,000won15,000won.

There are many department stores in Korea, especially in Seoul. Opening hours are usually 10 a.m. through 8 p.m. Department stores are also open for most

public holidays, although they usually closed several times a month on a fixed s

chedule. Market places around the city are often open until 10 or 11pm. Some

of the large wholesale markets are open 24 hours and sell all kinds of products

at very cheap prices. These markets are well known for inexpensive clothing a

nd fashion accessories.

Most businesses, public offices, and banks close on Saturday and Sunday. In

general, universities do not hold classes on Saturdays.

(2) Public Holidays

New Year's day : January 1st

Lunar New Year's day : 12.31, 1.1, 1.2 (lunar calender) (Most places are cl

osed during this New Year's holidays) - During this time many people come to

visit their families hometown, all relatives gather to honor their ancestors with

traditional rituals, and bow to their elders sebae.

Independence Movement Day : March 1st

- A day to commemorate the independence movement on 1st, March against col

onial Japanese rule.

Buddha's Birthday : April 8th (lunar calendar)

- This holiday is held in honor of Buddha's birth, colourful ceremonies are he

ld in Buddhist temples.

Children's day : May 5th- This is a day for children. People give children presents, or go to picnic wi

th them.


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Memorial Day : June 6th

- This holiday is held to remember the war dead. Memorial services are held

throughout the country, and many people visit the National Cemetery in Seoul,

bringing flowers and special food.

Liberation Day : August 15th

- This holiday celebrates liberation from Japan after 35 years of colonial rule.

Chusok : 8.14th, 15th, 16th (lunar calendar)

- This is one of the most important festivals like New Year's day in Korea.

However, people do not sebaeon Chusok unlike Lunar New Year's day.

National Foundation Day : October 3rd

- This day marks the traditional founding of Korea, the day means that the s

ky was opened, by the god, Tan-gun, in 2333 B.C..

Christmas : December 25th

- ln Korea, christians love to hold a grand celebration of Christmas.

(3) Other Holidays

Election Day : This is a public holiday to allow people to vote.

May 1st : Labor Day

- This is a holiday held only for those in the work force. Banks and most

companies close for the day. However, public servants are expected to work, a

nd teachers and students must go to school on this day.

(1) Scope of permission

Permission will be given to the person

Who is to be recommended from a professor of the university which you b

elong to. (whose position is above a full-time lecturer)

Who has finished one semester degree course-work after getting admission fr

om the univ.

So those taking language training course are not qualified for getting a part-t

ime job.

(2) Time available for a part-time job

not more than 20 hours per week during semester (Taking a part-time job in

more than two working places is not permitted.)

(3) Period of permission : up to one year at one time within the period of stay

(4) Restriction


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A part-time job is to be strictly restricted in the fields where students sho

uld not to be possibly involved in and in the fields where need to be restricted

by the judgement of the Minister of Justice.

(5) Required documents (for the immigration office) Passport, Alien Registration card

Application for Permission for Extra-activities excluding the activities appr

opriate to the visa status of the applicant.

Certificate of Employment (Period of part-time job, working place, field, ta

sk, registration number of employer, etc should be included)

Recommendation letter (written by above a full-time lecturer)

Fee : 60,000 won. (10,000won for D-2 part-time employment)

Find out more details about required documents for your visa status at K

orea immigration service website (http://www.immigration.go.kr)

Korean Government Scholarship students should pay it.

Either a foreign student or his/her employer who do not get permission f

or part-time job from the Ministry of Justice will be punished against the violati

on of the law related to the entry and exit for foreigners.


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Official Time 116

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Notification of drug addict 127

Prosecution of Smuggle 125

Weather Forecast 131

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Volunteer centre 1365

Exchange rates 1544-3000

Counsel for Crime damages (Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau) 733-0112

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