Living in Korea as a Foreigner (English).

Living in Korea
as a Foreigner
This is a brief life guide for your
life in Korea.
It contains basic information about
your daily life and where you can
get language assistance.
CONTENTS
1. Muticultural Family Support Center
2. Korea Support Center for Foreign
Workers
3. Online Korean Class
4. Korea Immigration&Integration
Program (Ministry of Justice)
5. Immigration Contact Center
6. HUG Korea
7. BBB Korea
8. Government Call Center
9. Support Center for Women's
Hotline
10. Tourist Information Center
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1. Alien Registration Card
2. Immigration Offices in Gangwon
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1. National Health Insurance Service
2. When you are sick(Hospitals)
3. Waste Disposal
4. Telecommunication
5. Banking
6. Transportation in Gangwon
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Subway, Train / 31
Intercity Bus & Express Bus / 33
Airport / 35
7. Other Information
Electricity, Gas / 36
Emergency Calls / 36
Education / 36
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Here, you can get language assistance
Organization
Interpretation Education Consulting Information
Multicultural Family Support Center
Yes Yes Yes
1577-5432
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Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers
02-6900-8000
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Yes Yes
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Online Korean Language Course
http://ecamp.cyberkorea.ac.kr
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Yes
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Immigration & Social Integration Network-Ministry of Justice
www.socinet.go.kr
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Yes
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Immigration Contact Cente
1345
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Yes
HUG Korea
1577-0071
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Yes
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BBB Korea
1588-5644
Yes
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Government Call Center
110
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Yes
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Support Center for Women's Hotline
1577-1366
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Yes
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Tourist Information Center
1330
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Yes
Living in Gangwon as a Foreigner
1. Multicultural Family Support Center
Interpretation
Korean Class
Consulting
There are 14 MFSC offices in Gangwon province that
provide support for marriage immigrants and their
families living in Korea.
It provides Korean language class, consultation,
translation & interpretation services. You can also get a
‘Life Guide Book’ with detailed information for your
life in Korea in many languages.
It also supports the language development of
children, and special education for the gifted. Various
programs such as computer, confectionery, barista, etc.
are available as well.
Some offices run visiting Korean classes, dispatching
Korean teachers to muticultural households.
Multicultural Family Support Center in Gangwon
Location
Chuncheon
Address
708 Hyoja-dong
705 Myeongryun-2-dong
Wonju
(3F, Myeongryun Welfare Center)
Gangneung 2F, 1167-14 Ponam-dong
22-1 Cheongok-1-gil,
Donghae
808 Cheongok-dong
40 Bodeumi-gil, Jangseong-dong
Taebaek
(2F, Workers’ Welfare Center)
Sokcho
234-2 Yeongrang-dong
51-20 Sinjangdae-ri,
Hongcheon
Hongcheon-eup
Hoengseong 46 Eosu-ro, Heongseong-eup
12 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol-eup
Yeongwol
(4F, Yeongwol Welfare Center)
113-1 Ha-ri, Pyeongchang-eup
Pyeongchang
(2F, Pyeongchang Welfare Center)
16 Bongyang-7-gil, Jeongseon-eup
Jeongseon
(Jeongseon Welfare Center)
Cheorwon
710-4 Sincherwon-ri, Galmal-eup
239-7 Sang-ri, Yanggu-eup
Yanggu
(2F, Yanggu Welfare Center)
388 Nambuk-ri, Inje-eup
Inje
(1F, Haneul Naerin Center)
Telephone
251-8014~5
765-8135
648-3019
535-8378
554-4003
638-3523
433-1915
344-3458
372-4769
332-2063~4
562-3458
452-7800
481-8663
462-3651
Residents living in Samcheok, Hwacheon, Goseong and
Yangyang can use the centers in neighboring city &
counties.(Samcheok
Donghae, Hwacheon
Chuncheon,
Goseong Yangyang
Sokcho)
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Darnuri Call Center (
1577-5432)
As a portal site for multicultural families, it provides
information about visa & nationality acquisition,
education & employment, medical
emergency
service, welfare service for multicultural families,
interpretation & translation services for marriage
immigrants.
Phone
- 09:00~18:00 Mon.~Fri.
- Service Language
Korean, Russian, Mongolian, Vietnamese, English,
Japanese, Chinese, Cambodian, Thai, Tagalog
Online
- Darnuri Potal Community
- www.liveinkorea.kr 1:1 Consultation
2. Korea Support Center for Foreign
Workers Korean Class Consulting
To secure human rights and welfare of foreign
workers, it provides consulting, education, free medical
care information, etc.
Employment
recruitment service is not provided.
Consulting
National pension, retirement allowance, acquisition of
nationality, dealing with medical malpractice, etc.
Korean, Computer, Taekwondo, Law, Safety, etc.
Working hours
- 09:00~18:00 Mon.~Fri.
Some education programs are conducted on
Sundays as well.
Seoul Office (
02-6900-8000)
- Address : 137-1 Garibong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul
- Homepage : www.migrantok.org
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3. Online Korean Class
Korean Class
Free online Korean language class is available at the
'Multi-cultural Family e-Learning Campaign' corner of
the Cyber University of Korea.
Homepage
- http://ecamp.cyberkorea.ac.kr
Participating
Member registration
Issue ID
number
Log-in at the main page
Online class
commence.
The program is consist of 2 phases.
1st phase
- Computer, Korean language
culture
2nd phase
- Foreign spouses' who have completed the 1st
phase.
For any questions, please contact...
- TEL : 02-6361-1841
- E-Mail : [email protected]
4. Korea Immigration & Integration
Programs (Ministry of Justice) Korean Class
KIIP provides basic quality education program
(Korean language, economy, society, laws, etc.) for
immigrants to support their integration into Korean
society.
Completing KIIP, benefit from various incentives;
Exempt written & interview test of KINAT
(Korea Immigration and Naturalization Aptitude Test)
Applying for Permanent Residence Visa(F-5),
exempt the proof of Korean language proficiency
When long-term residents change their visa status,
exempt the proof of Korean language proficiency
Course hours are as below and the class level will be
assigned after pre-test.
Korean language
- 100 hours for each stage(4 stages)
Understanding Korean society
- 50 hours
Any immigrant and/or Korean national can make
online application at Soci-Net(www.socinet.go.kr).
Need to make an account before apply.
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Organizations running KIIP in Gangwon
Organization
Address
Telephone
Chuncheon
MFSC
305 Gongji-ro,Chuncheon
033-251-8015
(708 Hyoja-dong) Holt Office
Wonju MFSC
705 Myeongnyun-2-dong,
033-765-8134
Wonju
Donghae
MFSC
Donghae Cityhall 808-1
033-535-8378
Cheongok-dong, Donghae
Sokcho MFSC
184 Beonyeong-ro, okcho
033-638-3520
(Yeongnang-dong)
WE Start
2F, Samcheok City Youth
033-575-5002
Samcheok Village Center 50-1 Expo-ro Samcheok
Hongcheon
MFSC
51-20 Sinjangdae-ri, Hongcheon033-433-1915
eup, Hongcheon-gun
NH Seoseok
211-2 Pungam-ri, Seoseokmyun, Hongcheon-gun
033-433-4079
Hoengseong
MFSC
46 Eosu-ro, Hoengseongeup, Hoengseong-gun
033-344-3458
Yeongwol
MFSC
4F, 12 Danjong-ro, Yeongwol033-372-4769
eup, Yeongwol-gun
Pyeongchang
MFSC
2F, Culture & Welfare Center 67 Jungang-ro,
033-332-2063
Pyeongchang-eup, Pyeongchang-gun
Goseong Women's Center 97 Ganseong-ro, Ganseong(Gangneung Cultural Center) eup, Goseong-gun
033-680-3660
MFSC : Multicutural Family Support Center
5. Immigration Contact Center ( 1345)
Information
There is a government call center foreign immigrants
to use without language barriers. Consultation is
available on immigration affairs(applying visa,
naturalization) and administration related living in
Korea, etc.
Working hours
- 09:00~22:00 Mon.~Fri.
After 18:00, Korean, English and Chinese service only.
Service language
- 18 languages.
Korean, Nepali, German, Russian, Mongolian,
Myanmarese, Vietnamese, Bangladeshi, Spanish, Arabic,
English, Japanes, Indonesian/Malaysian, Chinese, French,
Cambodian, Thai, Pakistani
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6. HUG Korea ( 1577-0071)
Consulting
HUG is a consulting center for foreign workers and
their emplyers.
Working hours
- 09:00~18:00 365 days
Service language
- Korean(1), Chinese(2), Vietnamese(3), Tagalog(4),
Thai(6), English(5), Indonesian(7), Nepali(14),
Singhala(8), Mongolian(9), Myanmarese(15),
Uzbek(10), Cambodian(11), Bangladeshi(12),
Pakistanese(13), Kyrgyz(16)
Number in ( ) is the service code of each language.
Dial 1577-0071 and press the language code and
for service.
Homepage (http://hugkorea.or.kr)
7. BBB Korea ( 1588-5644)
Interpretation
If foreigners encounter communication problems
whenever and wherever in Korea, in Korean, they just
need to call 1588-5644(no area code is necessary), and
they will be connected to one of the BBB volunteer
interpreters.
Service
- 24 hrs interpretation service
Service Language
- German, Russian, Mongolian, English, Malaysian,
Vietnamese, Swedish, Spanish, Arabic, Italian,
Chinese, Indonesian, Turkish, Thai, Polish,
Portuguese, Frensh, Japanese
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8. Government Call Center (
110)
Consulting
If you have any inquiries regarding government
policies and civil services such as taxation, social welfare,
transportation issues, statistics and so on, dial 110.
Consultants, not ARS, will respond to your questions,
and they can also link you to the appropriate authorities
for services for more professional assistance.
If the line is busy, contact the GCC via SMS or make
reservations.
Working hours
- Mon.~Fri. 08:00 ~ 21:00
- Sat. 09:00 ~ 13:00
From overseas :
82-2-2012-9110
Service language
- 20 languages(English, Japanese, etc.)
Homepage
- www.110.go.kr
9. Women's Hotline (
1577-1366)
Consulting
When marriage immigrants need emergency
consultation and/or protection from domestic violence,
sexual assault and prostitution, the women’s hotline will
refer victims to shelters and assistance.
Working hours
- 24 hrs (365 days)
You can contact
1366 as well.
Service language
- 10 languages
Korean, English, Russian, Mongolian, Vietnamese, Uzbek,
Chinese, Cambodian, Thai, Tagalog, etc.
Consulting is also available via homepage and email.
Homepage (www.womenhotline.or.kr)
E-mail ([email protected])
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10. Tourist Information Center ( 1330)
Information
Korea Tourism Organization website provides national
tourist information(tourists' attractions, food & restaurant,
accommodation, etc) in 4 languages(Korean, English,
Japanese, Chinese). You can access TIC 24 hours a day.
Homepage
- www.visitkorea.or.kr
Regarding Gangwon tourism;
Gangwon Tourist Information Center
-
033-1330
Gangwon Tour
- www.gangwon.to
Tourist Information Center provides assistance, maps,
guidebooks, etc. Free of charge, but interpretation
service is not available.
Foreigners who wish to stay in Korea for more than
90 days must visit the Immigration Office and get
registered.
An Alien Registration Card is required for opening a bank
account & getting a mobile phone, issuing a credit card, etc.
1. Documents required
Passport
Application
1 Color photo (3.5
Fee 20,000 won
4.5
)
When applying via an agent, the agent should bring
a power of attorney, a copy of the applicant's ID and
an employment proof of the agent on one’s status.
Different additional documents are required
depending on status of stay
Fore more information
contact Immigration
Contact Center ( 1345)
Homepage
(www.immigration.go.kr)
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2. Immigration Offices in Gangwon
There are 4 Immigration Offices in Gangwon province.
Office
Covering regions
Address
Telephone
Chuncheon
Immigratio
n Office
(CIO)
Chuncheon, Wonju,
Hongcheon, Hwacheon,
Hoengseong, Pyeongchang,
Yanggu, Inje, Yeongwol,
Gapyeong of Gyeonggi
province
CIO
Donghae
Branch
Donghae, Gangneung,
225 He-an-ro, 033)
Samcheok,
Donghae
535-5721
Taebaek, Jeongseon
CIO
Sokcho
Branch
Sokcho Harbor
Sokcho, Yangyang, Support Center, 26 033)
Goseong
Dongmyeonghang- 636-8613
ro, Sokcho
CIO
Goseong
Branch
Immigration affairs
for inter-korea
traffic at Goseong
Terminal
12 Sa-am-gil,
Dongnae-myron, 033)
244-7351
Chuncheon
(29-1 Hakgok-ri)
9097
Donghaedaero, 033)
680-5100
Hyeonnaemyron, Goseong
Working hours :
Mon.~Fri. 09:00~18:00 (Lunchtime 12:00~13:00)
Sat. (09:00~13:00, Issuance of certificates only)
Cherwon area is in the jurisdiction of Yangju Immigration
Office of Gyeonggi province. (Address : 467-2 Deokgyedong, Yangju city, Gyeonggi province)
1. National Health Insurance Service
Registered foreigners can enroll in the National
Health Insurance Plan. Paying monthly NHI
contribution, they can enjoy the benefits the NHI Plan.
Category
Corporate
- Foreign workers with an Alien Registration Card
and working for a company with the NHI plan.
Spouses of the workers can also benefit by registering
as a dependant.
Regional
Foreign nationals staying in Korea for more than
3 months but not working in Korea can enroll as
regional members of the NHI plan.
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Language Assistance (
1577-1000)
Phone
- 09:00~18:00, Mon~Fri
Services other than English will be connected to the
Korea Support Center for Foreign Workers by an
English speaking consultant.
Homepage
- www.nhic.or.kr
English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese
Eligibility
National Pension
Alien Registration Care
Documents
required
Date
of
insurance
acquisition
Proof of income, if applicable
National Health
Insurance
Domestic Residence
Report Card.
Domestic Residence Report
Card for people of Korean
descent (F-4)
Certificate of
academic enrollment
(D-2, Overseas
Koreans)
3 months from the date of entry
into Korea(The date of entry for
those with a student or
employment visa)
3 months from the date
of entry into Korea
(The date of entry for
those with a student
or employment visa)
National Pension
Submission
National Health
Insurance
Local branch office of NHI in the jurisdiction
of alien registration
When submitted by the applicant in person
(Immediate processing)
Produre
Submission of required documents
Instant issuance of NHI certificate
(1st month insurance contribution must be
paid at the time of the issuance)
Foreign residents or overseas Korean who are
members of regional NHI member can be coinsured
<Eligible househol memebers>
Coinsurance
of family
members
Lineal ascendants and descendants of the
insured member(including grand children of
his/her daughters)
Unmarried brothers and sisters
Spouses of household members
Lineal ascendants and descendants of the
spouse of the insured member
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2. When you are sick (Hospitals)
Types of care providers
Hospitals and clinics are devided into 3 levels in
accordance with their size and scope of treatment;
primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
In principal, patients have to be diagnosed
before visiting second/tertiary institution, and
the cost gets higher in upper levels.
In Korea, SDP(Separation of Dispensing and
Prescription) is practiced. Therefore, you have
to bring doctor's prescription to a pharmacy.
Hospitals don't sell medicine in Korea.
In emergency, call 119 and the ambulance
will take you to a nearby hospital.
119 in Gangwon has volunteers providing language
assistance in English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, etc.
In case of minor illness, it is advised to use the Public
Health Center which will charge moderate costs.
There are 18 Public Health Centers in the cities and
counties in Gangwon.
Pharmacies close on Sundays!
On Sundays, Seollal(Lunar New Year's Day),
Chuseok(Korean Thanksgiving), most pharmacies close
and only duty pharmacies open.
For duty pharmacis, call
(http://www.pharm114.or.kr./)
119 or visit
Fever remedies, pain killers, digesters, etc. can be
bought over-the-counter at convenience stores.
Free Medical Treatment for
Foreign Workers
Gangwon province provides free medical treatment
for foreign residents who are not eligible for health care
benefits.
Service Hospitals
- Local Medical Centers in Gangwon province (Wonju
Gangneung Sokcho Samcheok Yeongwol
Medical Center), Kangwon National University
Hospital, Chucheon Hospital for the Elderly, Donghae
Dong In Hospital, Donghae WC Hospital, Taebaek WC
Hospital, Jeongseon WC Hospital
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Eligibility
- Foreign workers and their children, marriage
immigrants before naturalization, etc.
Coverage
- Hospitalized treatment and un-hospitalized
surgery, within KRW 5 million per case
1 Out-patient examination connected to hospitalization
and surgery, 3 post out-patient examinations
Before delivery check-ups, out-patient examination of
foreign workers & marriage immigrants and their
children
3. Waste Disposal
To protect the environment by recycling and
minimizing waste, 'Measured Rate System' is
implemented in Korea. Fines will be imposed when
violating this rule.
Standard plastic waste bags differ in each
region(city/county) and cannot be used in other regions.
In some regions, flammable waste and nonflammable
waste have to be separated.
General Waste
You can purchase standard plastic waste bags in the
local supermarkets and convenience stores. And the
waste should be discharged at the designated spots after
sunset.
Food Waste
Food waste should be disposed of using standard food
waste plastic bag or food waste disposal containers.
Usually, in apartment complexes, food waste is put in
the standard food plastic waste bag and disposed at the
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food waste collecting container in the complex, and food
waste disposal containers are used in individual houses.
Recycling
Paper, metal, glass, plastic, and clothes are collected
separately for recycling.
Oversize Waste
To dispose of furniture, electrical appliances(TV,
regrigerater, etc.), you should report to the local
government offices and pay fees. Then attach the receipt
to the disposed item and the waste will be collected by
the office.
4. Telecommunication
You need an Alien Registration Card and a bank
book to open a phone account.
House Phone
Landline phone
- Call 100 or visit KT Olleh Plaza or
homepage(www.olleh.com).
Internet phone
- LG U+(www.uplus.co.kr),
- KT Olleh(www.olleh.com),
- SK Broadband(www.skbroadband.com)
Mobile
If you have an Alien Registation Card, visit agencies
of mobile service providers(LG U+, KT Olleh, SK
Broadband) or their homepage.
If you don't have an Alien Registration Card, you can
hire pre-paid phone with your passport.
Area codes
Se Bu Da In Gwang Dae Ul Se Gyeong Gang Chung Chung Jeon Jeon Gyeong Gyeong Je
oul san egu cheon ju jeon san jong gi won buk nam buk nam buk nam ju
02 051 053 032 062 042 052 044 031 033 043 041 063 061 054 055 064
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5. Banking
Opening a bank account
You need your passport or Alien Registation
Card to open an account.
Chinese nationals must have an Alien Registration Card.
At the bank
Take a number and wait until your number is
call out on the electronic display. Go to the
window where your number is called.
Follow the teller's instructions.
Remitting money
Vist the bank where you have accounts.
Remitting money without a bank
account
If the sender and/or receiver doesn't have a
bank account, they can use the Western
Union(www.westernunion.co.kr).
KB Kookmin Bank, Industrial Bank of Korea,
NH Bank, Hana Bank, Busan Bank, Daegu
Bank are affiliated in Korea.
You have to bring your Alien Registration Card
or passport and some fee will be imposed.
Call Wastern Union service number
00798 8521 3000 (Fee call in Korea)
- Service is available in Korean, English,
Tagalog, Chinese, Vietnamese, etc.
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6. Transportation in Gangwon
Subway, ITX, Train (
1544-7788)
You can use the railway system between Seoul and
Gangwon.
Subway (Gyeongchun line : Chuncheon St. ~
Sangbong St.)
For subway running Chuncheon~Seoul, you can use
a Transportation Card or Single-trip Card(deposit
500 won).
You can purchase a Transportation Card at subway
stations or convenience stores. The deposit 500
won for Single-trip Card can be refunded at a
transportation card vending machine.
Line
Operation hours
Sangbong
05:10~23:05
Chuncheon
Chuncheon
05:05~22:45
Sangbong
Chuncheon St.
Interval
Rush hours
: 12 min
Other hours
: 20 min
Sangbong St. : 79 mins.
ITX : Chuncheon St. ~ Yongsan St.
Even though the ITX runs less frequently, it is
convenient as it reaches the central area of
Seoul faster than the subway.
You have to purchase a separate ticket for ITX(you
can not use a subway ticket or a Transportation
Card) and use the ITX entrance.
Line
Operation hours
Yongsan
06:00~22:00
Chuncheon
Chuncheon
06:10~22:10
Yongsan
Chuncheon St.
Interval
Every 1 hour
Yongsan St. : 82 min
Train
The railway is connected to Seoul and to travel to other
areas in Korea.
- Jungang Line : Seoul(Cheongryangri) ~ Yongmun ~
Wonju ~ Jecheon
- Yeongdong Line : Gangneung ~ Donghae ~ Dogye ~
Cheolam ~ Yeongju(Gyeongbuk)
- Taebaek Line : Taebaek ~ Mt.Mindung ~ Yeongwol ~ Jecheon
Moreover, there's 'See Train', a special ocean view
train running along the coastal line of the East Sea
- Sea Train : Gangneung ~ Jeongdongjin ~ Mukho ~ Donghae
~ Chuam ~ Samcheok beach ~ Samcheok
To travel other areas(Gyeongsan Jeolla
Chungcheong province, etc), you can transfer via
Cheongryangri St. or Seoul St.
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Intercity & Express Bus
There are 2 types of services Intercity buses and Express
buses. Express buses operate for relatively longer routes(There
are more Intercity bus outes in Gangwon province).
There are 2 types of Intercity buses; nonstop and
stopping-over.
Please check in advance if your bus is departing from
the Intercity Terminal or the Express Terminal.
After purchasing your bus ticket, go to the platform to
wait for your bus.
Intercity Express Bus Terminal
Chuncheon
Wonju
Chuncheon Bus Terminal
Telephone
033-241-0285
Chuncheon Express Bus Terminal 033-256-1571
Wonju Bus Terminal
033-734-4114
Wonju Express Bus Terminal
033-747-4101
Gangneung Bus Terminal
033-643-6092
Gangneung Gangneung Express Bus Terminal 033-641-3184
Jumunjin Intercity Bus Stop
033-662-2559
Donghae Bus Terminal(Intercity+Express) 033-531-3400
Taebaek Bus Terminal
Sokcho
Sokcho Bus Terminal
033-552-3100
033-633-2328
Sokcho Express Bus Terminal 033-631-3181
Intercity Express Bus Terminal
Samcheok Express Bus Terminal
Samcheok Samcheok Bus Terminal
Dogye Bus Terminal
Hongcheon Bus Terminal
Hongcheon Geumgang Express Yangdeokwon Office
Seoseok Bus Terminal
Hoengseong Bus Terminal
Yeongwol Bus Terminal
Yeongwol
Sangdon Bus Terminal
Pyeongchang Bus Terminal
Pyeongchang
Daehwa Bus Terminal
Jeongseon Bus Terminal
Jeongseon
Gohan Sabuk Bus Terminal
Sincheorwon Bus Terminal
Cheorwon Dongsong Bus Terminal
Wasu Bus Terminal
Hwacheon Bus Terminal
Yanggu Bus Terminal
Inje Bus Terminal
Inje
Hyeonri Bus Terminal
Ganseong Bus Terminal
Goseong
Geojin Bus Terminal
Daejin Bus Terminal
Yangyang Bus Terminal
Yangyang
Osaek Bus Terminal
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Telephone
033-572-7444
033-572-2085
033-541-0380
033-432-7893
033-432-4102
033-433-4030
033-343-2450
033-374-2450
033-378-2250
033-332-2407
033-333-2063
033-563-9265
033-591-2860
033-452-2551
033-455-1727
033-458-3555
033-442-2902
1666-0335
033-463-2847
033-461-5364
033-681-2233
033-682-2723
033-681-0404
033-671-4411
033-672-3161
Airport (
1661-2626)
Yangyang International Airport
As the only international airport in Gangwon province,
chartered flights to China and domestic flights to
Gimhae(Busan), Gwangju, Gimpo, etc. are operating.
- Yangyang Gimhae(Busan) : 1 on Thu, 2 on Fri, Sat, Sun
- Yangyang Gwangju : 1 on Fri, Sat, Sun
- Yangyang Gimpo : 1 on Mon
For service information, call Korea Airport
Corporation( 1661~2626).
The homepage(http://www.airport.co.kr/mbs/
yangyang/) provides information(flight schedule etc.)
in 4 languages(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese).
Wonju Airport
Wonju~Jeju line operates once everyday.
- Wonju
Jeju : 1 everyday (13:15)
The homepage (http://www.airport.co.kr/mbs/
wonju/) provides information(flight schedule etc.) in 2
languages(Korean, English).
- Reservation :
1588-2001
- Korean Air ARS : (033)345-2041
Above flight schedules for Yangyang & Wonju airports
are temporary and might change.
7. Other Information
Electricity, Gas
Voltage in Korea is 220V.
Inquiries for application, cancellation and rate
regarding...
- Electricity : KEPCO Gangwon District Division
( 033-123)
- Gas : Kangwon City Gas(
258-8800)
Emergency Calls
- Fire, Rescue, Emergency, Disaster, Hospital
information : 119 (National Emergency Management
Agency)
- Power failure : 123 (KEPCO)
- Gas accident : 1544-4500 (KGS)
- Phone number information : 114 (KT)
- Crime report : 112 (Police)
- Spy report : 111 (NIS)
Education
Korean educational system consist of elementary(6 years),
Living in Gangwon as a Foreigner
middle(3 years) and high school(3 years), and then
colleges and universities. Elementary & middle school
are free compulsory education.
Inquiries : Gangwon Provincial Office of Education
033-258-5114
Education Support for Multicultural Families
Gangwon Provincial Office of Education is operating
a Multicultural Family Education Support Center.
Content
Tutors, development and distribution of
textbooks, pre-schools, vacation camps, Korean
classes, etc.
Parent support : Developing and distributing
Parent Textbook, and operating Parent Club, etc.
Pre-school : Pre-school training to help early
adaptation of students from multicultural families.
Multicultural Family Education Support Center
033-258-5576
Homepage
damunhwa.gwe.go.kr
Reference : Guidebook for living in Korea for foreigners.
Published by Multicultural Family Support Center.
You can download the file from Gangwon Provincial
Government and websites of cities & counties.
Published : 2013. 8.
Publication : International Cooperation Team,
Global Business Bureua, Gangwon
Provincial Government.
1 Jungang-ro, Chuncheon city,
Gangwon province ( 033-249-2454)
Printed : Daehan Printing (
033-244-5181)