UNIST

GUIDEBOOK

For International

Scholars & Families

UNIST

UNIST International Center

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Dear International Scholars and Families,

Welcome to UNIST!

UNIST is the first and only university in Korea where all courses are conducted in English.

This initiative is part of the “G-Project” (Global Project), whose main goal is to set up a

platform to facilitate the transformation of UNIST to a global university by using English as

a major medium of communication. Together with the G-Project, UNIST aims at being a

world top 10 university by 2030. Since its establishment in 2009, UNIST has had an

increasing number of international scholars and families join us, and it has become a

pressing issue whereby assistance and support for the international families are necessary

to help them adapt to the unfamiliar Korean culture.

In September 2011, UNIST created an international office – UNIST International Center

(UIC) – in order to facilitate globalization of the university. To this end, UIC serves as the

primary support office for international faculty, scholars and students. With the purpose to

help smoothen their adjustment process, UIC offers programs and services for international

families along with this guidebook. We hope that this guidebook will provide practical and

useful information. UIC would also like to ensure that the international families enjoy a

comfortable life at UNIST. We sincerely look forward to helping you and hope that you find

your life at UNIST both satisfying and rewarding.

Hyug Moo Kwon, Ph.D.

Director of UNIST International Center

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Contents

1. Information on Visas and Immigration .................................................................................... 3

2. Driving in Korea ............................................................................................................................ 8

3. Postal Services ............................................................................................................................ 11

4. Banking ........................................................................................................................................ 12

5. Housing ........................................................................................................................................ 13

6. Tax................................................................................................................................................. 17

7. Requirement Package ............................................................................................................... 22

8. Benefit Package for Fulltime Faculty ..................................................................................... 23

9. Insurance...................................................................................................................................... 23

10. Medical Service ........................................................................................................................... 23

11. Spouse and Family Support ..................................................................................................... 24

12. Education ..................................................................................................................................... 25

13. Emergency ................................................................................................................................... 27

14. Telecommunications .................................................................................................................. 28

15. Transportation ............................................................................................................................ 30

16. Shopping ...................................................................................................................................... 33

17. Sports Center .............................................................................................................................. 34

18. Useful Korean Phrases ............................................................................................................ 36

19. Contact Information .................................................................................................................. 38

20. Useful Websites .......................................................................................................................... 40

21. Campus Map ............................................................................................................................... 41

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1. Information on Visas and Immigration

Type of Visas Single Entry Visa - Only a single-entry is permitted for the duration of the visa - Valid for 3 months from the date issued Multiple Entry Visa

- Multiple entries are permitted during the validity of the visa

Type Eligibility Period of stay Professor

(E-1) • A foreigner qualified by the higher education act, who is hired as a professor or a full-time lecturer specified in a certain field at a university/college

More than 90 days

Foreign Language Instructor

(E-2)

• A foreigner who is hired to teach a foreign language at a language institution or an educational facility (from primary schools to universities)

Researcher (E-3)

• A foreigner who is engaged in the field of natural science or high technology under contract with organizations

Residency (F-2) • The spouse of Korean national

Family Dependency

(F-3)

• The spouse and children of the foreigners who have appropriate Korean visas.

Required documents Each visa requires different documents; therefore you should check the visa requirements with the local Korean Embassy before you apply for your visa with the help of UNIST. For more information, please refer to http://www.hikorea.go.kr/pt/index.html

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Alien Registration Foreigners staying in Korea longer than 90 days should register their status at a local immigration office. Former Korean nationals, who have acquired a foreign nationality after relinquish their Korean citizenship, may be given residence status if they intend to stay in Korea more than 90 days. The Alien Registration Card is issued at the Ulsan Immigration Office within 1 month of application. Registration due by: - Foreigners staying in Korea for more than 90 days after entry → Within 90 days of entry

- Foreigners granted appropriate status or permission for a status change → Immediately after being notified of new status

Required documents - Application form - Passport - 2 color photos (3cm x 4cm) - Fee: KRW 10,000 - Other documents according to your status:

Status Required document Professor

/ Researcher (E-1 / E-3)

- A copy of UNIST business registration

Foreign Language Instructor

(E-2)

- A copy of UNIST business registration - Original medical checkup including drug test (TBPE) and AIDS

test (HIV) issued by hospital within 3 months from the application date

Residency(F-2) - A spouse of Korean national: Korean spouse’s certificate of marriage status, Korean spouse’s certified resident registration, Korean spouse’s reference letter

Family Dependency (F-3)

- A family of foreigner: a copy of spouse’s or parent’s alien registration card

* Optional delivery service: KRW 4,000 (In case you apply for the delivery service)

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Alien Registration Card Re-Issuance Cards will be reissued under the following circumstances:

- Lost or stolen registration cards - Damaged registration cards - Lack of space for necessary information - Changes in details on the existing card (name, gender, birth date and nationality)

※ Application for re-issuance must be made within 14 days

- Required documents: ∙ Passport ∙ Application form

∙ Reason for re-issuance application ∙ 1 color photo ∙ Process fee: KRW 10,000

* Optional delivery service: KRW 4,000 (In case you apply for the delivery service)

Separate Issuance of Alien Registration Card • Foreigners eligible to the following must submit an application for an alien registration

card. - Foreigners registered as dependants who have reached 17 years of age - Dependants left behind after the departure of their parents

• Separate applications for issuance of alien registration cards must be made within 60 days of reaching 17 years of age

• Required documents: passport, 2 color photos, alien registration card Reasons for Returning Alien Registration Card

• The card must be returned to the immigration office for the following reasons: - Final departure - Abandoning foreign citizenship and acquiring Korean nationality - Upon death

Reporting changes •Changes in the particulars of status need to be reported within 14 days of the change:

gender, name, nationality, passport number, address, etc. • Reporting to the local Immigration Office should be made in person: • Required documents:

- Passport - Alien registration card - Application form

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Extension of Stay Foreigners can apply for an extension of stay, 2months prior to the expiration date. In case of applying for an extension after the expiration date, the individual shall pay penalty fees according to the Immigration Act.

Status Required document

Professor / Researcher (E-1 / E-3)

- passport and alien registration card - application form - an employment contract - a copy of UNIST business registration (researchers only) - fees: KRW 30,000

Foreign Language Instructor

(E-2)

- passport and alien registration card - application form - an employment contract - a copy of UNIST business registration

- a copy of registration of educational institute establishment - a reference letter of employer - fees: KRW 30,000

Residency(F-2)

- passport and alien registration card - application form - a marriage certificate - a resident register of spouse - a reference letter of spouse - fees: KRW 20,000

Family Dependency (F-3)

- passport and alien registration card - application form - a copy of spouse or parent’s alien registration card - fees: KRW 30,000

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Ulsan Immigration Office

How to get to: * Step 1 Take the 337 bus from UNIST and get off at City Hall stop. * Step 2 After you get off at the city hall stop, you will find the Kyongnam Bank and KEB ahead of you. Walk to the Ulsan Immigration office according to the rough map above. It takes around 5 minutes to arrive at the office. Address: 873-6, Dal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Korea Contact Number: 052-279-8000

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2. Driving in Korea

Exchanging Foreign Driver's License for Korean License Anyone staying in Korea for longer than 90 days and who has an alien registration card can exchange a driver’s license issued from a foreign authority for a Korean driver’s license. The applicant can get a Korean driver's license after passing a physical examination and a simple written test. * The people who have E-1 or E-3 visas are exempted from the written test. In order to apply to exchange a driver's license, each individual should prepare the documents listed below and visit the Ulsan Driver's License Examination Office. Required Documents: - Foreign driver's license * The license will be kept on file by the Driver’s License Examination Office in exchange for

a Korean Driver’s License. The license submitted will be returned upon request by returning the Korean license.

- Certificate issued by the embassy to certify the authenticity of the license - Translated and notarized copy of your foreign driver's license * The issuance date and validity period must be included. The translated and notarized

copy is unnecessary if the driver's license is issued in English. - Alien Registration Card - 3 Color Photographs (3cm × 4cm) - Fees: KRW 16,000

Before you visit the Driver's License Examination Office, please contact the UNIST International Center to check the required documents again. Ulsan Driver's License Examination Office In case you don't speak Korean, it is strongly recommended to visit the office with a Korean speaker; otherwise, you might face some difficulties in communicating. - Address: Bongwharo 342, Sangbuk-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan - Tel: 052-255-8700, 8701

International Driver's License (International Driving Permits) Korea recognizes international licenses issued in the countries mentioned on the agreement of the Geneva and Vienna Conventions. A valid international license can be used within the borders of the Korea for the duration of 1 year from the date of entry into Korea. Please note that, you should keep the international driver's license with you whenever you drive.

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Acquisition of a Korean Driver's License Anyone over 18 years old is eligible to obtain the driver’s license. There are two classes of the Korean driver's license. In Korea, you are allowed to drive certain vehicles depending on the type of the license you have. Every individual should have a certain level of knowledge of traffic laws before taking the driver's license test. Before taking the test, applicants are required to take traffic safety lessons. In order to obtain a driver's license, applicants should pass the three tests: Written Test, Basic Technical Skill Test, and On-road Driving Test. Procedures of License Acquisition

Visit the website below for more information regarding procedures to acquire Korean driver's license. Driver's License Examination Office, Road Traffic Authority - Website: http://dl.koroad.or.kr/english/index.jsp - Tel: 1577-1120

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Buying a Car Foreign residents can buy either new or used cars. As foreign models are generally quite expensive in Korea, a domestic model is a more affordable option. Whether you purchase a new or a used car, it must be registered at the Vehicle Registration Office within 15 days of purchase. Otherwise, the buyer should pay a fine. It is more convenient to let the car dealership register the car you purchase as the dealers are required by law to register vehicles upon the purchaser’s request. Dealers assist the paperwork for registration and transferring of ownership. They also take care of liability insurance, which is the one of the requirements to buy a car in Korea. Required documents when registering a car - Copies of the Alien Registration Card and Passport - Application for Registration - Vehicle Certificate (new vehicle), or Import Certificate (imported vehicles) - Receipt for the purchase of liability insurance

- (New vehicle only) Temporary license plate - (Used vehicle only) Car registration certificate and Certificate of used vehicle transfer

* Purchasing liability insurance is required when buying a car. Car Taxes The three taxes below should be paid within 15 days of purchase.

1. Registration Tax – 5% of the purchase price 2. Acquisition Tax – 2% of the purchase price 3. Government Bonds – roughly 0.4% of the purchase price

*In addition, automobile taxes must be paid twice a year. (KRW 200,000 ~ 800,000 / year) Ulsan Vehicle Registration Office Address: #5 Jinjang Yutong-ro (#286-3, Jinjang-dong), Buk-gu, Ulsan Tel: 052-266-8210 Website for buying used vehicle Refer to the website below in order to search and compare prices for used cars. Encar: http://global.encar.com Car Locator South Korea: http://kr.globalcar.com

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Jinjang Used Car Dealership The biggest used car dealership in Ulsan is located in Jinjang-dong (near the Ulsan Airport). You can buy/sell the used cars there. As each dealer will show you different cars, it would be better to work with more than one dealer. Majority of dealers doesn’t provide English services, so it is strongly recommended for you visit there with a Korean speaker.

3. Postal Services You can send letters, postcards, or packages at the Document Management Room (DRM) located on the 1st basement floor of the Main Admin Building. Letters in the envelopes are classified as ordinary mail. Mail items exceeding 2kg are classified as packages. Postal charge varies according to the weight of the item. In addition, Express Mail Service (EMS) is offered at the DRM for letters, documents, or packages that must arrive on time. EMS mail is specially handled according to an agreement between Korea Post and a reputable foreign mail authority. Document Management Room (DRM) Location: #B1F, Main Admin Building Tel: 052-217-6983

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4. Banking In order to open your bank account, you need to visit Kyongnam Bank, located on the 1st floor of the Main Admin Building, with your passport and alien registration card. The staff there will help you to fill out the required forms to open your bank account. You can withdraw cash from ATMs located on campus as well as off campus with your UNIST ID card. Through ATMs, you can transfer your money with your ID card. The ID card can be used as a debit card, either. In order to send money to another country, visit the Kyongnam Bank on campus and fill out the application for remittance. In order to fill out the application, you need to know the following information:

- Address and contact number of the receiver - Bank name of the receiving party and the branch name of the bank - Swift code of the receiver’s bank

- Bank account number of the receiver For your convenience, you can also open a dollar bank account that keeps your balance in dollars. The Kyongnam bank is open from 9 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Kyongnam Bank at UNIST (Tel: 052-262-1305) Korean currency (Won_KRW) is based on the decimal system. Currency is issued in coins or paper money. The names and values of coins are as follows:

Paper money come in values of 1,000 Won, 5,000 Won, 10,000 Won and 50,000 Won. And their

appearance of front and back sides are captured in the following picture.

Ship Won (10 Won) The only copper colored and smallest coin

O-ship Won (50 Won) Smallest silver colored coin

Baek Won (100 Won) Larger than 50 Won coin

O-baek Won (500 Won) Largest coin

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5. Housing

On-Campus • UNIST faculty apartment

- UNIST provides professors with apartments on campus. There are two, ten-story buildings which accommodate 76 households.

- Contact Information Sungeun Hwang, 217-1105, himal99@unist.ac.kr (Academic Affairs Team)

* Renters are responsible for electricity, water, gas and other maintenance expenses. (usually between KRW 30,000 and 100,000 a month).

Size (m²)

Bedroom Bathroom Rent (Deposit + Monthly Payment)

Remarks Deposit (KRW)

Monthly Payment (KRW)

26 1 1 2,000,000 228,000

62 2 1 3,000,000 343,000 Only available for

families 85 3 1 4,000,000 457,000

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Off-Campus • Housing types available for lease

Type Detail

Apartments - From five-story buildings upwards - Offer management office and security guards - Offer stores, convenience facilities and parking lots

Private houses - Built on privately-owned land

Villas - Usually five-story buildings - Offer larger spaces than apartments - Offer management office and security guards

One-room studios (also called "officetels")

- Office space that can also be used as a private house, usually for a single person - Offer management office, security guards and parking lots

Multi-family row houses - Small-sized apartments in (typically) five-story buildings - Offer parking lots - No management office or security guards

• Type of lease

Type Detail

Key Money Deposit (Jeonse)

- Paying a full deposit upfront for a lease contract for at least two years - The full deposit is refundable after contract is finished - No payment of monthly rent

Monthly Rent

(Wolse)

- Payment of a refundable security deposit - Payment of monthly rent for a lease contract for one or two years

There are areas to live off campus. Guyeong area is located at 10 minutes drive from UNIST.

Haeundae area is located in Busan City where there are new apartments nearby foreign

schools.

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• Gu-yeong Area

※ The above price is subject to change according to room conditions and time.

• Haeundae Area

Haeundae is known for its popular beach. It takes 45 minutes from UNIST and 10 minutes drive from Busan Int’l Foreign School (BIFS).

※ The above price is subject to change according to room conditions and time.

Real Estate Agents Real estate agents are densely throughout the country. They mainly act as a mediator between the property owner and the renter/buyer. It would be better if you work with more than one agent in the same area as each will show you different places. Even if you go to the same place, the rental cost could be different. As in most countries, real estate agents in Korea operate on a commission basis. The realtor collects a commission from both the buyer/renter and the owner (around 0.3% to 0.8% of the rent rate, or 1% of the purchase price).

• Local Agency There are agencies that can help you find housing, rent a car and provide other service for residing in Korea. They specialize in foreign clientele and provide one-stop services

Size (m²)

Bedroom Bathroom Key Money Deposit

(KRW)

Monthly Rent Deposit (KRW)

Monthly Payment (KRW)

67 3 2 135,000,000 30,000,000 700,000

83 3 2 160,000,00 30,000,000 1,000,000

123 4 2 185,00,000 30,000,000 1,200,000

Size (m²)

Bedroom Bathroom Key Money Deposit

(KRW)

Rental (Deposit + Monthly Payment)

Deposit (KRW)

Monthly Payment (KRW)

71 3 2 185,000,000 30,000,000 1,200,000

85 3 2 200,000,000 30,000,000 1,400,000

116 4 2 220,000,000 30,000,000 1,600,000

137 4 2 240,000,000 30,000,000 1,700,000

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including baby-sitting services. Please note that, as they specialize in foreign clientele, the commissions are higher compared to other agencies.

In case you would like to contact other real estate agencies, it is better for you to visit them with those who speak Korean as most of them don’t provide English services.

Real Estate Acquisition Foreign residents are allowed to purchase residential properties in Korea. The procedures and the taxation that should be followed are same with Koreans’. Generally, the individual needs to work with real estate agents as the process and the procedures are complicated. The acquisition tax and registration fees are between around 2.2% and 4.7% of the purchase price.

Name of Company

Contact Person

Contact Information

Office Cell E-mail

Coens LEE, Adam +82-052-230-3302 010-9320-1962 adam@coens.com

Kitco PARK, Adam +82-052-251-9343 010-9339-1300 kitco@kitcoltd.com

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6. Tax Income Tax

• Foreigners with a full-time job in Korea can choose one of the following tax systems:

Option 1. Single tariff system that can impose 16.5% of the individual income (Advantage of those who can earn over KRW9,000,000 (approx. USD 8,100) per month)

• Point : necessary to submit the requirements before you work

Option 2. Same tax system as Koreans as below: Different tax percentage that charges you according to the net annual income.

Net Annual Income (KRW)

Tax

Less than 12,000,000 Net Annual Income*6%

Less than 46,000,000 KRW720,000+｛(Net Annual Income-KRW12,000,000)*15%)｝

Less than 88,000,000 KRW5,820,000+｛(Net Annual Income-KRW46,000,000)*24%)｝

Over 88,000,000 KRW15,900,000+｛(Net Annual Income-KRW88,000,000)*35%)｝

* Net Annual Income: total annual income-deductions (pension, insurance, special deduction, etc) Reference.

• According to Korea Tax Regulation, it is not necessary to report incomes earned in worldwide to the Korean government if you live in Korea for less than 5 years. However, in the case of residing over 5 years, you have to file global incomes earned in worldwide to Korean government. Additional taxes might be incurred depending on the amount of global incomes and tax rate between two countries.

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Income Tax Exemption

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7. Retirement Package Fulltime Faculty

• Korea Teacher’s Pension - Compulsory pension system for university faculty - 7% deduction from monthly salary. The Korean government (2.9%) and the

university (4.1%) will match the same amount. (as of 2012) - Offer lump sum retirement annuity, or monthly pension after retirement Those with over 20 years of service are eligible for a monthly pension when

they reach at the age of 65. A retiree with less than 20 years of service receives a lump-sum retirement

grant. - For more information, please visit the website below:

http://www.ktpf.or.kr:8088/hp/n_english/index.jsp

Non-Fulltime Faculty and Researchers

• National Pension Scheme (NPS) - Compulsory pension system for non-fulltime faculty and researchers. * Foreigners whose countries don’t cover Korean nationals under their public pension schemes are excluded from the coverage under the NPS.

Countries exempted from the National Pension (16 countries)

South Africa, Nepal, The Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Armenia, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, Tonga, Pakistan, Fiji, Cambodia

- 4.5% deduction from monthly salary. The university will match the same amount. - Those with over 10 years of service are eligible for a monthly pension - Monthly pension will be given for those who are over 60 years old. - Offer Lump sum refund (only for those who are eligible to apply, see below) * When foreigners leave Korea or reach the age of 60, the lump sum refund can be paid according to their nationality.

Countries provided lump-sum refunds under the Social Security Agreement (5 countries)

Countries provided lump-sum refund on the principle of reciprocity (29 countries)

Germany, U.S., Canada, Hungary, France

Belize, Grenada, Nigeria, Jordan, Columbia, Barbados, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Congo, Thailand, Togo, Venezuela, Ghana, Malaysia, Vanuatu, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Turkey Sudan, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, El Salvador, India, Indonesia, Saint Vincent and Grenadine, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Trinidad and Tobago, The Philippines,

- For more information, please visit http://english.nps.or.kr

Contact Information Jeongmin Jeon, 217-1164, cephasjeon@unist.ac.kr (General Affairs Team)

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8. Benefit Package for Fulltime Faculty • Customized Welfare System

- UNIST faculty and staff are eligible to buy items within the limit of welfare budget (points) assigned to each one of them (e.g. clothing allowance, gym memberships, etc.)

※ Approx. $1,000 per year will be provided - You can use the welfare budget points via online shopping and credit card.

• Aid for Babies - Extra pay provided for babies under 5 years old - For 2~3 years old babies, every month approx. $ 100 is provided - In order to receive the payments, you should submit your family relation

certificate to the General Affairs Team

• Contact Information - Eunyoung Kim, 217-1166, shey06@unist.ac.kr (General Affairs Team)

9. Insurance • National Health Insurance

- Compulsory for university faculty and staff - 3% deducted from monthly salary, and university pay equally into this system

(50%: individual, 50%: university) - Dependents including spouse and children are covered by the insurance. - Insurance provides exemption or reduction of medical costs at domestic hospitals.

10. Medical Service • UNIST Medical Center for Healthcare and Counseling

- The Medical center for healthcare and counseling is a welfare agency, which

protects and promotes UNIST member’s mental and physical health. It is located in Room #105 (B1) in the Main Administration Building (052-217-4012). They provide health screenings, immunizations and health assessments, including consultations on health, disease treatment and precaution, individual counseling and psychological testing, group counseling, mental health counseling, workshops, etc. Please note that the center is open for medical health check-ups, flu shots, first aid kits and cold packs.

Hours (Mon-Fri 09:00~18:00_Closed during lunch time 12:00~13:00)

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• List of Major Hospitals in Ulsan

11. Spouse / Family Support

Morning Coffee Program The Coffee Morning program is a casual gathering to meet other international spouses and learn about ways to enrich their stay here at UNIST. It is held every two weeks on Friday, between 10 a.m. and noon. A coordinator from UIC helps with the set-up in order to boost the active participation of the international family communities. Please note that, the best way for those who are experiencing difficulties in adjusting to the Korean culture is to go out, get involved and meet people.

• Place: Pandorothy Café at UNIST

• Activities: To meet other spouses, have tea time and coffee break

• Operating Time: Every two weeks on Friday (26 times annually)

Matching Program This is a language exchange program which matches Korean volunteers with international families who would like to make Korean friends and practice the Korean language. The standard arrangement is an hour of conversation per week, at a mutually convenient time, and at a place of their choice. In case there are some difficulties in finding Korean volunteers on campus, the internationals will be matched with the applicants of the “Melting Pot Program” hosted by Ulsan City. The luncheon meetings with the participants will be held by UIC in order to encourage them to actively engage in the meetings and become close.

Name of Hospitals Address Tel. 052)

Ulsan Joongang Hospital 1651-9 Sinjeong 2-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 226-1631

Ulsan Hospital 34-72 Sinjeong 5-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 259-5000Ulsan-Jail Hospital 1409-3 Sinjeong 1-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 273-6534Fraumedi Hospital 1574-2 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 226-7114

IMC Boram Hospital 1574-2 Samsan-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 278-0114Good Morning Hospital 972 Dal-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 259-9000

Miz Hospital 128-5 Mugeo 1-dong, Nam-gu, Ulsan 220-0100Ulsan University Hospital 290-3 Jeonha-dong, Dong-gu, Ulsan 250-7000Dongkang Medical Center 123-3 Taehwa-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan 241-1114

Insan Hospital 514-1 Namoe-dong, Jung-gu, Ulsan 290-6300Eunyang IMC-Boram Hospital 378 Gyodong-ri, Samnam-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 255-7114Onsan IMC-Boram Hospital 555-1 Dongsang-ri, Onyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan 231-8200

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Korean Language Courses Language Education Center (LEC) provides Korean Language classes. The international faculties and their family may listen to the courses with other international students. Aside from the courses provided by the LEC, there are many other opportunities to study Korean language in the local area. UIC provides information for internationals in case they need. There are a variety of free or low cost resources in the Ulsan area that can help internationals develop their Korean language skills.

12. Education Education System of Korea The educational system of Korea consists of six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, three years of high school and four years of university or two years of college). The six-year curriculum of elementary schools and the three-year curriculum of middle schools are operated as mandatory education, and tuition is free during this period. Children who are 7 to 12 years old attend elementary school.

Korean Schools Although there are no restrictions for foreign residents to send their children to local Korean schools, it should be considered whether your child can speak and write in Korean language as all the classes are conducted in Korean. The assessment of the academic level will be carried based on the applicant’s previous educational records. The principal of each school has the right to give the prospective students admissions.

Foreign Schools Foreign schools are the most common option for the foreigners. The two foreign schools listed below conduct all the courses in English.

Busan International Foreign School (BIFS) * BIFS offers a 35% tuition fee discount for UNIST members.

- Eligible for children with a foreign passport - Established in 2010 (public) - Offer International Baccalaureate (IP) Curriculum - Early Learning Center to High School (to grade 12) - Academic calendar : trimester

(August 22 ~December 16, January 9~April 6, April 23~June21) - Student body: 400 (20 per class) - Accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS), and Western Association of Schools

and College (WASC) - Authorized to offer the Courses and examinations of University of Cambridge Int’l

Examinations, IP and College Board

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- 35 minutes drive from UNIST (school bus provided between BIFS and UNIST) - For further information, please visit at http://www.bifskorea.org/

Hyundai Foreign School (HFS) - Eligible for children with a foreign passport - Established in 1982 (private) - Offer English school curriculum from early learning center to middle school (to year 9) - Academic calendar : trimester

(August 30 ~December 23, January 9~April 6, April 23~June29) - Student body: 150 (20 per class) - Accredited by Council of International Schools (CIS), and authorized to offer the textbooks and examinations of international primary curriculum (IPC) - 40 minutes drive from UNIST (no school bus provided) - For further information, please visit at http://hyundaiforeignschool.com/

A Piece of Advice

Voice Phishing There are possibilities that you get a phone call saying they are the court, police, post office, or public offices. They demand your personal information or ask you to transfer some money to the designated bank account. However, any government offices don’t request to tell your personal information on the phone. In case you get into those kinds of situation, just hang up and call “112”, or other relevant government agencies.

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13. Emergency How to Respond Emergencies - On Campus

Step 1. Call “0119” (24 hour emergency assistance)

If you find yourself in an urgent situation such as a medical emergency, fire, or theft,

a. Call “0119” (using a university telephone)

b. Call “052-217-0119” (using a cell phone)

Step 2. Report the Situation

a. During office hours (09:00 – 18:00) You will be transferred to the staff who can communicate in English. b. After office hours (18:00 – 09:00) The UNIST Emergency Center provides three-way calling (so-called conference call) along with an English interpreter. (They provide 19 language interpreter services including Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, German, French, etc.)

To report the situation you are in: State your name and department

1. State the location of the emergency 2. Tell the person what happened 3. Give the person the phone number you can be reached at

Step 3. The Emergency Center will take appropriate actions After the UNIST Emergency Center receives your call, they will take appropriate measures according to the report you gave such as; calling an ambulance, call a fire truck, etc. While the ambulance, fire truck, or police car is on its way, the UNIST emergency Center will dispatch staff to the location of the emergency to provide you with any assistance needed.

How to Respond Emergencies – Off Campus

a. Theft, Robbery - Call “112”

b. Fire, Medical Emergency – Call “119”

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14. Telecommunication Mobile Phones Korean mobile phones utilize CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) technology, not GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). Mobiles brought from abroad that use different network systems, such as GSM, don’t work in Korea. Foreign SIM cards also don’t function. To subscribe to a mobile phone service, you should select one of three providers: SKT, KT and LGT. You can purchase a contract mobile phone or sign up for a pre-paid phone. The contract phone is better for the ones who are supposed to stay in Korea for at least 2 years or more as it offers a special discount depending on the contract period with monthly payment plan. UNIST offers a subsidy for the employees who would like to purchase an iPhone. In case you would like to purchase other mobile phones, please note that it is strongly recommended that you visit the mobile phone dealers with Koreans as most dealers do not speak English fluently. The required documents for purchasing a phone are: - Valid passport - Alien Registration Card - Domestic Bank Account Book

Making Phone Calls All campus offices and facilities are connected with a four-digit extension number. To call from out of Ulsan, use area code 052 followed by prefix 217. Provinces and metropolitan cities have their own area codes:

City Area code Province Area code Province Area code

Seoul 02 Gyeonggi 031 Gyeongbuk 054

Incheon 032 Gangwon 033 Gyeongnam 055

Busan 051 Chungbuk 043 Jeju 064

Daegu 053 Chungnam 041

Gwangju 062 Cheonbuk 063

Daejeon 042 Cheonnam 061

Korea’s country code is 82 and Ulsan’s area code is 052. Your family can reach you by either dialing 82-52-217-XXXX for campus facilities or 82-10-XXXX-XXXX to reach you at your mobile phone. Please keep in mind that the number “0” is excluded when calling from outside Korea.

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User guide for IP telephone A typical IP telephone used in UNIST looks as a picture below.

◁ How to make a conference call (more than 3 lines)

1. During your call you can add lines by clicking on to the first soft key 2. Then enter the number you wish to add in the call

EX. Extension number: XXXX (4 digit) Outside number: 9 + XXX – XXXX - XXXX

3. Press the first soft key again and you’re ready to have your meeting

◁ Shortcut key to your latest call

Extension No

Soft Keys

End call

Defer key

Speakerphone

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1. Hold your receiver 2. Press the last soft key in the Extension number section (left side of your phone) 3. You are directed to the number of your latest call

International Calls To make international calls, you need to dial the access code [either 001, 002, 00365, or 00700] + country code + area code + local number. It is advised that you use prepaid phone cards when making international calls since it is cheaper. International calls from mobile phones tend to be of high rate, and will appear on your phone bill. Internet based services like “Skype.com” are an affordable option.

15. Transportation Bus The bus is the most popular public transportation method in Ulsan. Traffic cards are highly recommended for your convenience. Main roads have monitors at bus stops showing when the next bus will come. * How to use a traffic card - UNIST ID cards can be used as traffic cards. The cards can be charged at Kyongnam Bank or ATM located on campus - When using a city bus, pass your ID card over the touch pad next to the driver. It will tell you how much money remains on your card. - Within an hour of getting off a bus, you can take another bus for free. (Touch your card to the touch pad located at the exit when you leave the first bus) - Purchase and recharging of traffic cards: you can buy a KRW 4,000 or 6,000 (mini-card) traffic card at any stall located next to a bus stop and recharge it for any amount you want (KRW 5,000-500,000). Certain credit cards can be used on buses on a post charge basis. You can visit the Kyongnam Bank to apply for the credit card. - For more information please call 080-223-1184 (Ulsan Traffic Card). - The card can be used in Busan at both buses and subways. • Bus Fares

Type Passenger Traffic card fare

(KRW) Cash fare

(KRW)

Ordinary Bus

Adults 1,100 1,150

High school students 750 800

Children 400 400

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Express Bus

Adults 1,500 1,700

High school students 1,300 1,600

Children 1,000 1,000

• Bus Routes to UNIST Campus

Bus No. Routes

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UNIST→Beomseo Samgeori→Seonbawi Bridge→Guyeongri→Samho

Bridge→Donggang Hospital→Seongnam-dong→Beonyeong

Bridge→Lotte/Hyundai Department Store→Taehwagang Train Station→Asan

Road→Nammok→Hyundai Heavy Industries→Ilsan Beach→Ggotbawi

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UNIST → Beomseo Samgeori→Seonbawi Bridge→Guyeongri→Baekcheon

Bridge→Gulhwa →Ulsan Univ. →Munsu Staium→Ulsan District Court→ Gong

Eop Top

(Industrial Tower) →Lotte/Hyundai Department→Agricultural /Marine products

Market→ Taehwagang Train Station

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UNIST→Beomseo Samgeori→Seonbawi Bridge→Guyeongri→Samho

Bridge→Donggang Hospital→Seongnam-dong→Jungang Traditional

Market→E’mart Haksung Branch→Haksung Park→Byeongyeoung→Polytech

Univ. →Buk-gu Office → Yeonam

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Samnam Sinhwa→Mega Mart→Jkcheonjeong→Eonyang Hospital→Ulsan Train

Station (KTX)→Bancheon→ UNIST → Beomseo Samgeori→Guyeongri

→Samho Basement Road→Samho Jugong Apt→Jeonggwang Temple →Taehwa

Roundabout →Ulsan City Hall→Hyundai M&F Insurance Co. → Lotte/Hyundai

Department→Agricultural /Marine products Market→ Taehwagang Train

Station

Taxis The basic charge is KRW 2,300 for the first 2 kilometers. A surplus charge is applied after midnight. If you can speak a few Korean words or show the driver your destination, he or she will take you to the right place. Popular destinations are usually understandable,

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although you may have to try pronouncing it a couple of times before you are understood. You can call a taxi to pick you up : 052-212-8855

Train Taking the train is one option when you are travelling to Seoul. To use the KTX, Korea’s bullet express train, you should go to Ulsan Train Station. The travel time from Ulsan to Seoul is about 2 hours and 20 minutes. http://www.korail.com/ Ulsan Station: Tel. 1544-7788

Express & Intercity Bus Terminal Express and intercity bus terminals are next to the LOTTE Department Store in Samsan-dong. The Express Terminal is for most long-distance destinations, including Seoul, Daejeon and Kwangju. The Intercity Bus Terminal has buses to Busan, Daegu, Incheon International Airport, and other cities. Ulsan Express Terminal: Tel. 052-257-4114

Airplane Two airlines fly between Ulsan and Seoul (Gimpo airport). You can check their schedules on the English website or visit the airlines website: - Ulsan Airport (052-288-7011,http://ulsan.airport.co.kr/eng/index.jsp) - Korean Air (052-288-0111, http://www.koreanair.com/) - Asiana (052-287-2626, http://flyasiana.com/english/)

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16. Shopping □ Costco (Whole Sale Center) / Tel. 052-290-7800

Costco has its Ulsan branch in Buk-gu next to the Lotte Mart. The Costco is run by a membership system, and it means that anyone who would like to shop there should buy a membership (KRW 30,000 / year). Address: 284-25, Jinjang-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan Hours: 09:00-22:00

□ Hyundai Department Store/ Tel. 052-234-2233

There is a Hyundai Department Store in Samsan-dong with shops and restaurants. Address: 1521-1 Samsan-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:30-20:00

□ LOTTE Department Store/ Tel. 052-960-2500

This store is in Samsan-dong, opposite the Hyundai Department Store. LOTTE CINEMA is located in this building. Address: 1480-1 Samsan-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:30-20:00

□ Newcore Outlet/ Tel. 052-228-5000

This outlet store is located near the Hyundai Department Store in Samsan-dong. It has all kinds of shops including a supermarket and shops for clothes, underwear, shoes, bags, and more. It specializes in brand name products that are a few seasons old. Here you can buy quality goods at a discounted price. The shopping center also has restaurants on the 8th & 9th floors. Address: 1360-3 Dal-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:30-22:00

□ Young Pung Bookstore/ Tel. 052-228-1051

This is the largest bookstore in Ulsan. It is located in the Young Plaza building next to the Hyundai Department store in Samsan-dong. The store has a foreign book section and, throughout the store, more than 300,000 books. Address: 1521-1 Samsan-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:30-22:00

□ Gu Am Stationery/ Tel. 052-265-1919

This is the largest stationery shop in Ulsan, selling all kinds of stationery goods. The shop is

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next to the KFC in Samsan-dong. Address: 1367-1 Dal-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:30-21:00

□ E MART/ Tel. 052-220-1234

E MART, located in front of Ulsan Station, is the most popular retail shop in Korea. The store sells fresh food, furniture, electronics, clothes, cosmetics and much more at very competitive prices. There is a food court, pharmacy, photo shop, pet shop, optical shop, travel agency, and hair salon in the building. Address: 1646 Samsan-dong Nam-Gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:00-24:00

□ MEGA MART/ Tel. 052-254-1419

Located in Eonyang, MEGA MART is another good place for easy & economic shopping. Within the store is a McDonald’s, a food court, and asushi bar. Address: 619-61 Gyodong-ri, Samnam-myeon, Ulju-gun, Ulsan Hours: 10:00-23:00

□ LOTTE Mart/ Dal-dong: 052-228-2500, Buk-gu: 052-240-2500

There are two LOTTE Marts in Ulsan. LOTTE Mart Daldong is on the same road as the LOTTE Department Store (a 5-minute drive away). There is a T.G.I. FRiDAY’S on the 2nd floor. LOTTE Mart Buk-gu is located on the way to the Ulsan Airport and has a small children’s water park during the summer season. The seafood restaurant Alaska is on the 3rd floor. Address (Nam-gu): 833-1 Dal0dong, Nam-Gu, Ulsan Address (Buk-gu): 283-1, Jinjang-dong, Buk-gu, Ulsan Hours: 10:00-24:00

17. Sports Center

Opened in 2010, the Sports Center, offers diverse sports programs for UNIST members. It has a

swimming pool, squash courts, indoor golf training courts and a fitness center. And it is open

to everyone! Specific time-tables for sports programs are listed in the following page. They also

have Youth Physical Training programs for activities such as soccer, basketball, inline skating, ping

pong and badminton.

[OPEN HOURS]

Mon-Fri 06:00-22:00, Sat & Holidays 09:00-17:00, (fitness center open on 2nd- 4th Sunday of every

month_Shower booth, locker room, squash & golf space will be closed)

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[Sports center] Hours, Classes & Fees

Swimming

* Pool hour [Mon-Fri 06:00 – 23:00 Sat, Sun & Holiday 09:00 – 18:00]

* Class quota is flexible by classes and affected seasonally

* Class could be cancelled or merged, due to low enrollment

* Sat & Sun lap swimming is free if you register for any ‘5/week’ class

Aquarobic Exercise

Fitness

Squash

Golf

Group Exercise

5/week 3/week Lap Swimming

06:00-06:50

07:00-07:5008:00-08:5009:00-09:5010:00-10:5011:00-11:5012:00-12:5015:00-15:5016:00-16:5017:00-17:5018:00-18:5019:00-19:5020:00-20:5021:00-21:50

40,000

50,000

55,000

Monthly fee (KRW)

Adult

Adult

Youth(7-14)

Adult

Class Hour Day

5/week(Mon-Fri)

3/week(Mon,Wed,Fri)

65,000

55,000

65,000

50,000

5/week (Mon-Fri) 3/week (Mon,Wed,Fri) 2/week (Tue, Thr) Lap Swimming

13:00-13:50

14:00-14:50Adult

Monthly fee (KRW)

55000(Mon-Sun)

65,000 50,000 35,000

Class Hour

Hour Monthly fee (KRW) Note

06:00 - 23:00(Mon-Fri)

55,000 Gym cloth rental for free

Monthly pass(Mon-Sun) 3/week (Mon,Wed,Fri) 2/week (Tue, Thr) NotePlayer Hour

Monthly fee (KRW)

14yr~ 80,000Additional 30,000

for lessonAdditional 30,000

for lessonRacket Rental

06:00-23:00(Mon-Sun)

Monthly pass(Mon-Sun) 3/week (Mon, Wed, Fri) 2/week

appointmentwith

instructor

NoteMonthly fee (KRW)

14yr~Morning Class

Afternoon Class90,000

Additional 40,000for lesson

Additional 30,000for lesson Racket Rental

HourPlayer

5/week 3/week

09:30-10:50 Aerobic Exercise

11:00-11:50 Yoga19:30-20:20 Dance20:30-21:20 Yoga

Monthly Fee (KRW)Class day

14yr ~GymClothRental

50,000 55,000

Program

Mon-FriMon, Wed, Fri

NoteHour Applicant

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18. Useful Korean Phrases Greetings & Common Courtesy

English Korean Pronunciation

Hello. 안녕하세요. annyeonghaseyo

How are you? 어떻게 지내세요? eotteohke jinaeseyo?

I'm fine, thanks. 잘 지내요. jal jinaeyo

Thank you. 감사합니다. gamsa hamnida

Excuse me. 실례합니다. sillye hamnida

Glad to meet you. 반갑습니다. bangapseumnida

I'm sorry. 미안합니다. mian hamnida

Yes / No 네 / 아니오 ne / anio

Transportation

English Korean Pronunciation

Will you show me the way to ( )?

( ) 가는 길을

가르쳐주세요. ( ) ganeun gireul gareucheo

juseyo.

Where is ( )? ( )이 어디 있습니까? ( )i eodi issumnikka?

Please take me to ( ). ( )으로 가주세요. ( )euro gajuseyo.

Please stop here. 여기서 세워주세요. yeogiseo sewojuseyo.

KTX Ulsan Station 울산역 ulsan yeok

Express Bus Terminal 고속버스터미널 gosok bus terminal

Intercity Bus Terminal 시외버스터미널 sioe bus terminal

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

울산과학기술대학교 ulsan gwahak gisul

daehakkyo

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Numbers We have two types of counting system in Korea: literary and colloquial

Number Korean (Literary / Colloquial)

Pronunciation (Literary / Colloquial)

0 영 yeong

1 일 / 하나 il / hana

2 이 / 둘 ee / dul

3 삼 / 셋 sam / set

4 사 / 넷 sa / net

5 오 / 다섯 o / da-seot

6 육 / 여섯 yook / yeo-seot

7 칠 / 일곱 chil / il-gop

8 팔 / 여덟 pal / yeo-deol

9 구 / 아홉 gu / a-hop

10 십 / 열 ship / yeol

20 이십 ee-ship

100 백 Baek

1,000 천 Cheon

10,000 만 Maan

100,000 십만 ship-maan

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19. Contact Information Personnel Affairs

Fulltime Faculties

• PARK, Jeongdae (Academic Affairs Team) 052-217-1103 , parkjd@unist.ac.kr

Non-Fulltime Faculties

• JIN, Imgyung (Academic Affairs Team) 052-217-1104 , jin5923@unist.ac.kr

Year-end Tax Settlement, Retirement Package, Benefit Package and Insurance

• JEON, Jeongmin (General Management Team) 052-217-1164 , cephasjeon@unist.ac.kr

General International Affairs

• BANG, Kihoon (UNIST International Center) 052-217-4124 , khbang@unist.ac.kr

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Point of Contacts

Dept. / School Point of Contact

Name Tel (Extension)

Academic Affairs Team Ms. JIN, Imgyung 1104

Educational Affairs Team Ms. PARK, Soon-won 1113

Center for Teaching and Learning Mr. CHANG, Se Yong 4103

Admissions Planning Team Ms. CHO, Chaebin 1123

Student Recruiting Team Ms. KONG, Hyuna 1187

Education Center for Gifted Students Ms. CHOI, Go-eun 4323

Student Supporting Team Ms. PARK, Yu kyeong 1134

UNIST International Center Mr. BANG, Kihoon 4124

Center for Healthcare and Counseling Ms. AN, Gayeon 4011

Student Dormitory Mr. LEE, Taek-Gi 4013

Library Team Ms. LEE, Eunhee 1404

Information Service Team Mr. JEONG, Jongmin 1418

UNIST Central Research Facilities Ms. HAN, Na Ri 4160

Research Planning & Strategy Team Mr. LEE, Choongil 1173

Research Supporting Team Ms. KIM, Young-kyung 1444

Academy-Industry Research Team Mr. SHIN, Hyun Bae 1353

Budget and Planning Team Mr. SONG, Jungwook 1146

Public Relations Team Mr. SHIN, Dongwook 1223

General Affairs Team Mr. JEON, Jeongmin 1164

Finance Team Mr. PARK, Sanghoon 1243

Procurement Team Mr. KANG, Jaeseop 1263

Graduate Studies Team MS. CHOI, Grace 1302

School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Ms. EOM, Sin Eui 2106

School of Mechanical and Advanced Materials Engineering Ms. CHO, Ara 2304

School of Nano-Bioscience and Chemical Engineering Mr. SIM, Gyuhwan 2505

School of Design and Human Engineering Ms. SHIN, Eun Ju 2702

School of Urban and Environmental Engineering Ms.HWANG, Youn-young 2802

Interdisciplinary School of Green Energy Mr. KIM, Yong Hwi 2902

School of Technology Management Mr. LEE, Hyun Ho 3102

Division of General Studies Ms. CHO, Hae Young 2007

Language Education Center Mr. JUNG, Yunjo 4072

Supercomputing Center Mr. PARK, Sangmin 4201

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20. Useful Websites Popular Foreign Community Boards K4E (Korea 4 expats.com) http://www.korea4expats.com/ Global Expat Network, Korea http://seoul.angloinfo.com/ Ulsan Online http://ulsanonline.com/

Newspapers in English The Korea Herald http://www.koreaherald.co.kr/index.asp The Korea Times http://times.hankooki.com The Chosun Ilbo http://english.chosun.com The Dong-A Ilbo http://english.donga.com The Seoul Times http://www.theseoultimes.com Korean Tourism and On-line Information Beyond the Barriers of Language http://www.bbbkorea.org/eng/ Introduction to Korean http://langintro.com/kintro Korean Language Study on the Internet http://www.kosnet.go.kr Language Services Korean Overseas Information Service http://www.korea.net Korean Tourism Organization http://english.tour2korea.com Life in Korea http://www.lifeinkorea.com Kore an Info Gate http://www.koreainforgate.com Galibijim(Wikipedia page for Korea) http://wiki.galbijim.com

Transportation Korean National Railroad http://www.korail.com Korean Air http://www.koreanair.com/ Asiana http://flyasiana.com/english/ Korean Government Ministry of Education, Science and Technology http://www.mest.go.kr/ Immigration Bureau http://www.immigration.go.kr/ Ministry of Health/Welfare http://english.mohw.go.kr/index.jsp National Health Insurance Corporation http://www.nhic.or.kr/english National Pension Service http://www.nps.or.kr National Tax Service http://www.nts.go.kr/eng/ Ulsan Metropolitan City http://english.ulsan.go.kr/

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21. Campus Map

1. Main Administration Building

2. Natural Science Building

3. Engineering Building 1

4. Engineering Building 2

5. Library

6. Student Union Building

7. Technology Management Building

8. Gymnasium

9. Student Dormitory

UNIST Guidebook for International Scholars & Families Issued on February 20, 2013

Issued by UNIST International Center

Contact TEL. +82-52-217-4124 / FAX. +82-52-217-4139

Address UNIST-gil 50, Eonyang-eup, Ulju-gun, Ulsan, 689-798

Webpage http://uic.unist.ac.kr