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Maintelephone

informationBusan Foundation for International

Activities(Busan Global Center)Tel 051.668.7900~9 Website www.bfia.or.kr

Call Center for Foreigners 1577-7716Consultation on lifestyle, labor, law etc.(English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian/Uzbek Interpretation Service available)

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+ Tourism Information Service 1330

+ Emergency Medical

Information Center 1339(English, Chinese, Japanese Interpretation Service available)

Website www.1339.or.kr


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+ KT(Customer Service Center) 100KT Busan Marketing Team 051.638.3133Website www.kt.com

+ Korea Electric Power Corporation

123(Customer Service Center)


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Index

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Service Information of Busan GlobalCenter

12 Main Programs

1BusanGlobalCenter


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Attractions in Busan22 Sister Cities

22 Festivals & International Events


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Housing, Electricity, Water,Gas & Heating

46 Driving & Traffic46 Drivers Licenses

48 Transfer Discount System

50 City Buses, Subways & Taxis

52 Intercity Buses, Trains, Airplanes & Ships

56 Telecommunications

5Life inBusan


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Health and Medical Treatment78 Medical Examinations80 List of Hospitals, Public Health Centers & Herbal Clinics

87 National Health Insurance

88 Social Security System88 Basic Livelihood Security System

89 National Pension

90 Emergency Welfare Aid


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Busan Global Center

1. Service Information of Busan Global Center2. Main Programs1


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Busan Foundation for International Activities (BFIA) is con-

centrating 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, cooperationand support programs for foreigners. With its lively and di-

verse 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 Center1. Service hours

Mon ~ Fri : 09:30 ~ 20:30

Sat : 09:30 ~ 18:30

Sun and Holidays : Closed

2. LocationJungang-ro 1992, Yeonje-gu, Busan (National Pension Service Bldg 13th Floor)

Busan Global Center(www.bfia.or.kr)

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>>> Main Programs

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

Call Center (1577-7716) : Providing Lifestyle Information and CounselingExpert Counseling : Labor, Law, Tax, Real Estate

+ 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 Activ-

ities for Foreigners

+ 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(Homes-tays & Roommates), Language Exchange, etc.

+ Providing a Meeting Place and Rest Space : Free Internet Service, InternationalPublications (Newspapers, Magazines, Booklets), Space for Community Meetings

+ Providing International Events in Busan+ Providing Space for International Meetings, Community Meetings with Citizen and

Foreigners


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Introduction to the

Republic of Korea1. General Information2. National Flag and National Flower3. Population and Economy4. Administrative Districts

5. Currency6 F ti l d S l E t

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Introduction to the Republic of Korea(korea.go.kr)


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Intro

ductiontotheRepublico

fKorea

+ FallFrom September to November, temperatures get colder, ranging from 10C to 25C. InNovember, it is almost as cold as it is in winter. People prepare winter clothes and heatersin advance. The autumn leaves are very beautiful.

+ WinterIn winter, the weather stays very cold, ranging from -10C to 10C from December toFebruary. 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.


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>>> Administrative Districts

Korea consists of 16 self-governing regions. Theself-governing districts include one special city,

six metropolitan cities, eight provinces and one

special self-governing province. The self-govern-

ing districts are divided into basic local govern-

ments.

The special city consists of self-governing district,

while the metropolitan cities consist of self-gov-

erning 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 ProvincesSpecial

Self-Governing District

8 Gyeonggi-do


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Intro

ductiontotheRepublico

fKorea

+ Seollal (January 1)Meaning : First day of the New YearFood : Rice cake soup, dumplingsCharacteristics : Wearing new clothes (seolbim), New Years greetings to adults, visit-

ing ancestral graves, and playing a game of yut

+ Chuseok (August 15)Meaning: Harvest festivalFood : The years new crops and fruits

Characteristics : Ancestor-memorial services, visitingancestral graves, viewing the fullmoon, 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


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+ Husband and Wife RelationsHusband and wife relations are important, but your role as a son or daughter and a parent

plays a large part as well.

Housework and bringing up children have traditionally been considered the womansjob. 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 wifein front of other family members is generally frowned upon, they take a prudent attitudeabout it.

+ Adapting to Family LifeIn order to have a happy marriage in Korea, it is important to overcome the cultural dif-ferences. It can be difficult to adapt to family life and culture in Korea. If you are expe-riencing problems, consider the following recommendations:

Try to understand each others family cultureLearn more about family tradition from your husband/wife and in-lawsRespect and follow the family cultureSolve problems through communication

Seek help from others

+ Honorific and Casual ExpressionsIn Korea, there are slight differences in language style, depending on the difference inage, relation, and social status between the speaker and the listener. These differences canbe 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

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>>> Location, Area & Climate1. Location

Busan, is located on the southeastern

tip of the Korean peninsula. The cityis adjacent to South Gyeongsang

Province and faces the Korea Strait to

the south. It borders Ulsan Metropol-

itan 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 inJapan, 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 Dar-

win in Australia.

Introduction of Busan(www.busan.go.kr)


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IntroductiontoBusan

>>> Population & Economy in Busan

1. PopulationApproximately 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 Busan1. 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


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>>> Sister cities

>>> Festivals & International Events in Busan

1. Festivals


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IntroductiontoBusan

+ Jagalchi FestivalBusan Jagalchi Festival is Koreas biggest seafood festivalthat is held at Jagalchi Market. It promotes characteristicsof Busan. (www.ijagalchi.co.kr)

+ Gijang Anchovy FestivalKijang, which takes 60% of the anchovy catch in Korea,holds the Kijang Anchovy Festival at the end of April eachyear 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 DrawThe Draw was held in 2001 at BEXCO attracting the attention of the world to Busan.

+ 2002 Busan Asian GamesThe 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, andAustralia discussed the Asian - Pacific Economic Cooperation at the Nurimaru APEC Housein Dongbaek Island, Busan, and the house became a famous attraction of the city of Busan.

+ International Labor Organization Assembly in 2006International Labor Organization (ILO) Asia and the Pacific region assembly was held at

Bexco in August 2006.+ TreX Games Busan 2008


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Entry & Departure

and Visas

1. Entry & Departure Formalities2. Airport Facilities & Transportation3. Alien Registration4. Re-issuance of Alien Registration Card5. Staying in Korea(Visas) & the Scope of Activities6. International Marriage7. Citizenship

8. Naturalization9 I iti P t d R l ti f M i I i t

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Entry

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>>> Entry & Departure Formalities1. Entry formalities

+ Quarantine inspectionPassengers and flight crews from Southeast Asia, Middle East, Africa, and South America

should turn in quarantine reports when entering Korea. Report to an examiner immediatelyif 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 quarantinestation or health center if you continue to suffer from diarrhea after returning back tohome.

+ Entry procedureStand by at the waiting line and present your passport and entry form to an immigrationofficer. Check the gate number for your baggage claim after completing entry procedures,and then take escalator to move to the 1st floor.

+ Baggage claimTake escalator to the 1st floor and retrieve your baggage, and then go to the customs in-

spection area. If the baggage does not come out, report any lost luggage to the lost baggagecounter Find any large baggage at the large baggage claim table

Quarantine inspection Entry procedure Baggage claim Customs inspection

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2. Departure Formalities

+ Process for check-inCheck-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 atthe over-sized baggage center.

+ Customs inspectionFor 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 tothe Bank of Korea. (Information on customs inspection: 051-970~3100)

+ Security inspectionIf you finished the check-in process and customs report, move to the departure process toget a security check. Carry-ons for the flight are allowed for only 55cm(W) x 40cm(L) x20cm(H) (within total 115cm) and weigh 10kg or less. Travelers are prohibited frombringing dangerous items on board for other travelers safety.

+ Departure procedurePlease wait at the waiting line and when it is your turn, present passport, flight ticket andan entry/departure form to the inspection official.

+ BoardingBoarding time is 40 minutes prior to departure.

>>> Airport Facilities & Transportation - Gimhae International Airport(www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae)

1. Airport facilities

Process for check-in Customs inspection Security inspection Departure procedure Boarding


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+ Airport Telephone Information Service

Airport information

General information (ARS) 1666-2676

Domestic airline information- Domestic airline 1st floor

051-974-3774,5

Domestic airline information- Domestic airline 2nd floor

051-974-3776,7

International airline information- International airline 1st floor

051-974-3772

International airline information- International airline 2nd floor

051-974-3773

Nationalorganizations

Gimhae National Quarantine Station- International Airline 1st floor

051-973-1922

National Plant Quarantine Service- International Airline 1st floor

051-971-0480

National Veterinary Research and QuarantineService - International Airline 1st floor

051-971-1925

Minister of Justice Related to Entry and DepartureFormalities (Entry) - International Airline 1st floor

051-979-1333

Minister of Justice Related to Entry and DepartureFormalities (Departure)

- International Airline 2nd floor051-979-1353

Military Manpower Administration- International Airline 2nd floor

051-667-5301

Gimhae Customs - International Airline 1st floor 051-970-3100


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Airlines

Delta Airlines - International Airline 1st floor 051-973-7202

Hainan Airlines - City branch 051-467-2600

Vladivostok Airlines (VLK) - Busan Branch 051-465-2267

Thai Airways (THA) - Domestic Airline 3rd floor 051-941-8182

Vietnam Airlines (HVN)- Domestic Airline 3rd floor

051-941-6568

TransAsia Airways051-463-0093(City)

051-973-0094(Airport)

China Southern Airlines (CSN) - City Branch 051-469-9075

Cebu Pacific Air051-462-0686 (City)

051-973-0094 (Airport)

Dragon Air - Domestic Airline 3rd floor 051-831-0495

Korea Express Air - International Airline 3rd floor 051-972-4454

East Asia Airlines - Domestic Airline 2nd floor 051-974-8226

Zest Airways - International Airline 2nd floor 051-971-9020

Business Air - Incheon City Branch 032-743-1901

BanksShinhan Bank - International Airline 1st floor 051-973-3555

Busan Bank - International Airline 1st floor 051-971-2643

Busan Tourist Association

- Domestic Airline 1st floor051-973-4607


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Entry

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2. Airport Transportation

+ SubwayAfter getting off at Deokcheon Station on Busan Subway Line No. 2, GangseogucheongStation 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 transportationto local neiehborhood bus no. 11 or 13.

+ City Buses

+ Limousine Buses

BusNo.

Run-ningtime

Departure time

Ticket(Won)

ViaRemarks

(Buscompany)First busLast bus

201 15 05:00 22:40 1,800 Airport-Jurye-Paik Hospital-DongeuiUniversity- Seomyeon (Lotte)

Daedo Bus

(051-893-5006)

307 15 06:00 22:40 1,800

Airport-Gangseogucheong-Gupo

Station-Dongnae Market-BEXCO-

Haeundae new city

IlgwangBus

(051-746-0071)


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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 than90 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 agree-ment (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 Jus-tice

Canadians who want to stay within 6 months or correspond to following permissibleactivities. Culture and Art Activities(D-1), Religion(D-6), Domestic Visit(F-1), Ac-company(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 re-quired to register within 90 days.

+ You should register at the time (immediately) when you get the permission to stayin Korea or the permission to change your status.

3. Registration Place

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Requirements for Stay Required documents

Culture and arts (D-1) Evidence document of culture art group(copy of business registration certificate, etc.)

Study abroad (D-2) Certificate of school attendance

Industrial training (D-3)

Health certificate (domestic hospital) Copy of business registration certificate Certificate of insurance subscribed for industrial disas-ter, Guarantee insurance (Industrial trainee for overseasinvestment)

General training (D-4) Certificate of training or Certificate of school attendance

News coverage (D-5),Religion (D-6),

Stationed (D-7),Trade & Management (D-9), (D-10)

Job certificate or Contingent Order Copy of business registration certificate

Business investment (D-8)

Job certificate

Copy of foreign investment business registration(for only private investor)

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

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3. Document required

PassportApplication forms for Re-issuance of AlienRegistration Card.

Evident documents about the reason for re-is-suance.

1 color photo (3cm4cm)Old Alien Registration CardFee :10,000

>>> Staying in Korea (Visa) & the Scope of Activities1. Staying in Korea

Short-term Stay : less than 90 daysLong-term Stay : more than 91 daysPermanent 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 stay-ing, 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 employmentactivities, and work only in the place of work reported to and designated by a local or districtImmigration office, in advance. In case of changing the working place, you should report it to

the local or district Immigration office.

Temporary employment (C-4) Teaching (E-1) Foreign Language Teaching (E-2) Research(E 3) T h l T f (E 4) N C (E 5) A t /E t t i t (E 6) S i ll


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Classification Procedure

Extension of thePeriod of Stay

Applying Procedure

- You should make an application to a local or district Immigrationoffice having jurisdiction over the place of your stay, either by visit-ing in person or by proxy.

- You can visit the website or contact the Immigration Bureau foryour question about the document requirements.

- On-line application- electronic government for foreigners(www.hikorea.go.kr)

Change of theStatus of Stay

- If you want to change the status of stay, you are required to applyfor a permission to a local or district Immigration office.

- In principle, you need to leave Korea and come back with a visa ofthe status you want.

- In case that you have the requirements for the status change, yourstatus of stay can be changed limitedly through strict judgment.

Applying Procedure

- You are required to prepare the requirements & documents for thevisa status you want and apply for a permission to a local or dis-trict Immigration office

- For more details, you can contact the Immigration Bureau(T.051-416-3021) or dial number 1345 without area code.


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Classification Procedure

Re-entry Permit

- If you wish to leave temporarily and re-enter Korea within the pe-riod of stay given, you are required to apply for a re-entry permitbefore leaving Korea. This is also for the foreigners who are ex-empt 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 re-turn 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) andNon-professional employment (E-9)

- Employment Certificate in the case of A-1 (Diplomacy), A-2 (Offi-cial 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, Luxem-

burg, Belgium, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, France, Chile

Chile is exempt only for D-7 (Residence stationed), D-8 (Business

Investment) and D-9 (Trade management)


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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 addresswhere the Korean national lives. You will be legally mar-ried under Korean law within three to four days.

2. Visa for Your Spouse

+ There are not many issues for the marriage between Ko-rean man and foreign woman, but comparatively, thereare some difficulties for the marriage between Koreanwomen and foreign men.

+ Once married and on a F-1 (Visiting and Joining Family) visa, the foreign national isgranted a period of sojourn between three to six months. This must be continuallyextended, and it is hard to get a stable life because the foreign national must con-tinually 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 consideringbecoming 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 marriageapplies for naturalization to the Minister of Justice, he/she can get the Korean na-tionality by passing a required test.

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2. Marriage Immigrants

Marriage immigrants who meet the following qualification may apply for citizenshipby applying for a permit for change of the status of stay, if they have stayed in Koreafor two or more years.

+ QualificationMarriage immigrants who maintain marital relations with their Korean spousesMarriage immigrants whose Korean spouses are dead or missing according to the adju-

dication 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 marriageMarriage immigrants who had children with Korean spouses and are raising underage

children, regardless of the marital status

+ Required DocumentsApplication for change of status of stay (F-2 F-5)Passport and certificate of alien registrationCertificate of family relations and copy of resident registration of Korean spousesAdjudication of disappearance (if Korean spouses are missing), death certificate (if

Korean spouses are dead), or court decision specifying that Korean spouses are re-sponsible for dissolution of marriage (if marriage immigrants are divorced or separatedfrom 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 agreementReferences proving the income of the foreign resident or their spouse, including the cer-

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tional security law, rape, sexual violence and indecent assault

+ Giving false information on the application of citizenship, or attempting to subvertthe 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. QualificationForeign residents who meet one of the following qualifications may apply for natu-ralization at the competent office of the Korea Immigration Service.(To ensure that the detailed qualifications are met, it is recommended to carefullyprepare 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

+ QualificationMarriage immigrants who entered Korea, were registered as foreign residents, and who

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responsible for the dissolution of the marriage (if marriage immigrants have divorcedor are separated from Korean spouses)

If a marriage immigrant is raising Korean children after divorcing a Korean spouse, themarriage immigrant shall submit a certificate of family relations of Korean children,

and references proving that the marriage immigrant is raising children or is responsiblefor raising children.

Service charge : KRW 100,000If a marriage immigrant has difficulties in maintaining marital relations due to unrea-

sonable treatment by the Korean spouse, and can prove that he or she is not responsiblefor the difficulties, the marriage immigrant may be naturalized in Korea even beforea 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, in-

cluding 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 ad-

dress changes after your application for naturalization.

Foreign spouses are exempt from taking the written test, and only need to be in-

terviewed. Interviews will be graded based on the applicants Korean communica-

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>>> Inviting Parents and Relatives of Marriage Immigrants

Your parents and relatives must apply at a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroadfor you to invite them to Korea. Required documents and the number of guestsyou may invite will differ based on the Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad.

Please consult with an agent at a Korean Embassy or Consulate abroad

Entry

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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 regis-tration 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 registra-

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Life in Busan

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

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Busan

>>> Housing, Electric, Water, Gas & Heating1. Housing

+ Housing Types

Life in Busan(busanlife.or.kr)

Types Remarks

Apartment (Mansion)

Multiplex housing with more than 5 stories

Janitor resided

There are convenient facilities like a shopping center and apublic parking lot.

Single house Single housing built on private ground

Villa

Western style mansion, Low-rise building with less than 5 sto-ries

Simple and broader space than apartment area


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lar is also possible.

Period of Contract : It is normal to make 1~3 years of contract, but usually the contract

is made in the condition of renting more than 1/2 at least from contract period. In thiscase, even though the leaser leaves Korea due to inevitable reasons, it is possible tocancel the contract after 1/2 period has passed.

Cancellation of Contract : After cancellation of contract, the balance of the rent for theleft period can be returned to you if you make the reason and notification of cancella-tion clear. The notification is usually made 2~3 months before cancellation date bydocument.

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 ofleaser such as mortgage and etc. It is advisable that you do not rent such building hav-ing a lot of mortgage debt compared to the building value.

Maintenance expenses : Maintenance expenses dont include such expenses like elec-tricity, gas, water supply or heating & cooling and etc. So the leasee needs to pay theseexpenses. So you need to make it clear on the contract sheet by mutual agreement whowill pay the common maintenance expense (parking lot, elevator, etc.).

+Real property purchase procedure

Foreigners staying in Korea mean that individuals purchasing real property for the purposeof staying and corporation purchasing it for opening branches in Korea is included. Incase of buying land except for staying, Foreigners Land Acquisition Act and the RealProperty Registration Act are applied. Only foreigners staying in Korea can be exemptedfrom the procedures clearly stated in Foreign Exchange Transaction Act. Individuals andcorporations purchasing real estate must notify local district office (Gucheong) of acquir-ing real property within 60 days from the date of contract completion. Contract note and

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ditions, real property appraisal report, transcript of the land registerAfter 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 salescontract 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 registrationReal property registration must be done at the local registry office in the location of landwithin 60 days from the date of contract completion (full payment of the balance). Thereare required documents such as certificate of the address, registry certificate of real prop-erty, registration form, registration certification, certificate of registration cause, tran-script of the land register.

Sing

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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 monthon the fixed date and imposed according to the using amount. Even when severalhouses are in one building, they can use one meter or can be separately installed perhouse. In case of apartments, the charge is divided and imposed to each house. If youthink the charge has increased too much, or doubt water leakage, please contact thelocal water service office by phone. Water Service Center (Tel no. 121 without areacode, Busan Water Authority)

4. Gas (LPG Gas & LNG City Gas)To light the gas range, open the safety valve and ignite. When finished using, makesure to close the safety valve. Check every joint in the piping for leakage by paintingit 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 preparefor an emergency. In case of city gas, you will receive a safety checkup visit everymonth. 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

+ BoilersThere 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 maintainthe fire. Oil and LPG are expensive and need to be refilled after several weeks. LNGcity gas is cheap and guaranteed for continuous supply through a pipe. It can be usedfor both cooking and heating. A place with LNG city gas is a little more expensive than

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>>> Driving & Traffic - Traffic information in Busan (traffic.busan.go.kr)

1. Drivers License - Driver

s License Agency (www.dla.go.kr)+ Getting a Korean Drivers License (Procedure is the same as that of Korean.)

There are two types (Class 1 & Class 2) of Korean Drivers Licenses, and the kind ofcar you drive will differ depending on the type. You need to pass three kinds of tests; aWritten Test, Course Driving Test, and a Road Test. You can take the test at DriversLicense Examination Offices, and also at a Drivers License Institute. In case of DriversLicense 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 infor-mation. (English, Chinese and Japanese available) Drivers License Examination Office:1577-1120

+ International Drivers LicenseIf 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 youcan only drive the cars mentioned on your International Drivers License. In case thatyou 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 drivewithout your International Drivers License, you are violating the duty of carrying a dri-

vers license.+ Exchange Foreign license

Foreigners with a drivers license may exchange their license for a Korean license. Thereare 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 properresidence card cannot apply for a license. Second, you must provide a full license. Thosewith temporary, provisional, probationary, permit, certificate or motorcycle licenses can-not exchange it for a Korean license. Those without a proper license must go through

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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, Pak-

istan, 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, Co-

lumbia, Panama, Barbados, Saint Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, [Mary-

land State(USA), Virginia State(USA)]

+ Europe(38)

Georgia, Greece, Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Russia, Romania, Luxem-

bourg, 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, Hun-

gary, Austria

Austria, For the holders of Korean drivers license issued after 97.1.1 Austria ex-

empts exams, treats Korean license as theirs.

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Since apportionment of insurance is dependent on its detail, you need to choose theinsurance which is appropriate to your driving style.

2. Transfer Discount System

+ Transportation cardIt 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 subwaywith one transportation card. If you pay by transportation card, you can get 10% discountthan when you pay by cash.

You can buy transportation card at subway station, Busan Bank or transportation cardshop near to bus stops. Cost for first purchase is 2,000~6,000. After that, you canuse 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.

Big Insurance Companies in KoreaAIG Insurance www.aiggeneral.co.kr 02-2260-6800

Samsung Fire Insurance www.samsungfire.com 1588-5114

Hyundai Marine Fire Insurance www.hi.co.kr 1588-5656

LIG Insurance www.lig.co.kr 1544-0114

Dongbu Insurance www.idongbu.com 1588-0100

Lotte Insurance www.lotteins.co.kr 1588-3344

Hanwha Insurance www.hwgeneralins.com 1566-8000


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+ Information

Transfer Discount SystemIt 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 dis-

count if you take another transportation (transfer available only 2 times)

Information on faresStandard : 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 / adults200,

Teens130, Children50

[Examples of fares when transferring transportation]

City Bus Subway Neighborhood Bus

Transfer to the subwaywithin 30mins of getting

off a city bus

Transfer to the neighbor-hood bus in 30mins of

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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, seatbus and midnight bus, and local shuttle bus for hillsideresidents.

You can use a transportation card or cash. But if you usethe card, you can get a discount.

(bus fare - currency:) (fares effective - since August 2011)

+ Subway - Busan Transportation Corporation (www.subway.busan.kr)Subway is the fastest transportation in complex cities.

Th f li Li 1 d Li 2 d Li 3

TypeClassifi-cation

Transporta-tion cards

Cash TypeClassifi-cation

Transporta-tion cards

Cash

City bus

Adults 1,080 1,200Express

bus(seat)

Adults 1,700 1,800

Teens 720 800 Teens 1,350 1,700

Children 290 350 Children 1,200 1,300

Neighbor-hood bus

Adults 910 1,000

Midnightbus

Adults 2,100 2,200

Teens 610 700 Teens 1,550 1,900

Children 230 250 Children 1,400 1,500


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Period Fare Information

A day ticket 3,500 There is no limit of times in the issued day.

7 days ticket 17,000 Available until 20 times within 7days without section limit

A month ticket 45,000Available until 60 times within 30 days without section limit

(2,000 will be charged for initial issuance)

ClassificationDiscount rates

Adults Teens Children

Group Boarding Ticket (over 20 people) 20% 30% 20%

Custom-built Boarding Ticket 15%Commutation ticket : More than 30 pieces

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Call Taxi : You can use call taxies (regular or deluxe) by making a call to come to yourplace without additional charge.

Deungdae call : This is a kind of call taxi and brand taxi. It is possible to use a creditcard and get translation services (English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian)

Translation service time availbale: 24 hours (including Saturday and Sunday)

Deungdae call (051-600-1000), Tourism Association (without area code 1330(trans-lation service))

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 thefare is the same as a Deluxe Taxi.

4. Intercity Bus, Train, Airplane & Ship

+ Intercity BusIt 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 stop-ping.

You can take a bus at Seobu Inter-City Bus Terminal or Busan Central Bus Terminalconnected with the subway station for your convenience.

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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 forthe disabled, phones, FAXs, videos, and audio. You can buy tickets at the station or byInternet, or you also can get from a travel agency.

General train: There are two types of general train : Saemaul Train and MugunghwaTrain. 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 andso most of tourists use this train.

+ Airlines - Gimhae Airport (www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae)Domestic routes Korean Air (kr.koreanair.com) (Currency: )

BusanSeoul(Weekday farebase for adult)

Type Duration timeGeneral fare

Weekdays(Mon~Thu) fare

Weekends(Fri~Sun) fare

KTX2 hours and 30

minutes51,800 55,500

SaemaeulTrain

4 hours and 40minutes

39,300 41,100

SectionDuration

Time

Weekdays(Mon~Thu)

Fare

Weekends(Fri~Sun) Fare

PeakSeason

Fare

SurplusBaggage Fee

(per kg)

BusanSeoul(Gimpo)

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Gimhae Airport International Routes

Airlines Routes Destination Flying date

Korean Air(KAL)

16 cities

Japan

Fukuoka(FUK) Everyday

Osaka(KIX) Everyday

Nagoya(NGO) Everyday

Haneda(HND) Mon, Fri, Sat

Tokyo(NRT) EverydaySapporo(CTS) Tue, Thu, Sat

South-East Asia

Manila(MNL) Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Hanoi(HAN) Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Bangkok(BKK) Everyday

Siem Reap(REP) Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun

China

Shanghai(PVG) Everyday

Changsha(CSX) Everyday

Hong Kong(HKG) Everyday

Qingdao(TAO) Tue, Thu, Sat

Beijing(PEK) Everyday

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Airlines Routes Destination Flying date

AirBusan(BX)

6 cities

Japan

Tokyo(NRT) Everyday

Fukuoka(FUK) Everyday

Osaka(KIX) Everyday

Taipei Taipei(TPE) Everyday

China Hongkong(HKG) Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

South-East Asia Cebu(CEB) Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Jeju Airlines(7C)China Hong Kong(HKG) Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

South-East Asia Cebu(CEB) Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun

Japan Airlines(JL) Japan Tokyo(NRT) Everyday

Vladivostok Air(VLK) Russia Vladivostok(WO) Mon

Air China(CA)

Chi

Beijing(PEK) Everyday

ShandongAirlines(SC)

Qingdao(TAO) Tue, Fri, Sun

China EasternAirlines(CES)

Shanghai(PVG) Everyday

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+ Ferry (International, Domestic)International Port Terminal (busanpa.com) (Tel. 051-463-3068)

Busan Coastal Ferry Terminal (busanpa.com) (Tel. 051-660-0117) BusanJeju

>>> Telecommunications1. Phone & Cellphone

Ship name Departure time Operation Fare(won) Time requiredSeolbongho

(Mon, Wed, Fri)19:00 Mon, Wed, Fri 43,000~170,000 11 hours

Cozy Island(Tue, Thu, Sat)

19:00 Tue, Thu, Sat 39,000~170,000 11 hours

Operation Departure Time Fare()

BusanShimonoseki(Pukwan Ferry)

Everyday 20:00 / 12hous95,000~

251,000

BusanFukuoka(Korea Ferry)

Everyday 22:30 / 9hours80,000~

180,000

BusanFukuoka(Kobee)

EverydayTime is changeable / 2hours and

55minutes95,000

BusanOsaka(Panstar)

Sun, Tue, ThuSun 14:30 / 19hours 125,000~

705,000BusanOsaka(Panstar)

Tue, Thu 15:00 / 19hours

BusanThusima(Dae-A Express)

Fri, Sat, SunTime is changeable/ 1hour and

20minutes, 2hours and 40minutes65,000~

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+ International callsTo make an international call, press service code for an international call first and then thenational code, local code, and personal number in order.

Loca Numbers

SeoulBusanDaejeonGwangjuGangwon-doChungcheongnam-doJeollanam-doGyeongsangnam-do

(02)(051)(042)(062)(033)(041)(061)(055)

IncheonDaeguUlsanGyeonggi-doChungcheongbuk-doJeollabuk-doGyeongsangbuk-doJeju

(032)(053)(052)(031)(043)(063)(054)(064)

KT LG Dacom Onse Telecom SK Telink

Service No. 001 002 00365 00700

Country Code

ArgentinaBelgiumIrelandAndorraHong KongItalyAustraliaHungaryJapanAustria

54323533768523961368143

ChileNetherlandsPortugalChinaNew ZealandRomaniaRussiaGermanySpainSaipan

G

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+ Cellular phoneKorea 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 seekingto attract customers by showing various features such as cameras, movies, and video callservices besides just making a telephone call, or using instant messenger service. SK Tele-com, KT members, and LG U+ are the most famous mobile companies in Korea. Sinceeach mobile companys webpage offers you the pages with English, you can find the in-formation of products and service rates.

+ Top 3 Mobile companies

Name URL Phone No.

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2. Internet & Other Communication Facilities

+ High speed InternetKorea 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 forthat service any time. In order to subscribe, you can call a consultation number, or applyfor this service after becoming a member on their webpage, and then installation workerswill 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 is30,000 and monthly service fee is normally25,500~30,000 (VAT not included).Depending on the company and service you chose, service fees can be changed. Thereare three types of stipulated time, such as 1 year, 2 year, and 3 year contracts, and servicefees can be decreased according to which time you select. If you close this service orshorten the stipulated time within the time you select, you must repay the discountedfee you received at the time. The lent fee of wired Internet equipment (modem) andwireless equipment (AP) must be paid separately.

URL Tel.

KT Qook www.qook.co.kr100 without local code (free), cell-phone: local

code+100(charged)

Information(English) : 1588-8448

LG Powercom www.xpeed.com 1644-7000

SK Broadband www.kbroadband.com106 without local code

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+ Internet CafesYou 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 consistsof words such as cyber, net, or Internet plaza. When yousend an email by using the Internet, or do something likewebsurfing, word processing, printing etc., you shouldvisit the nearest Internet cafe in your neighborhood andyou 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 orvisiting there at night.

+ Cable TVCable TV that combines broadcasting with telecommunication has a variety of domestic

and foreign broadcasting. Under the necessity of viewers, specialized channels can bechosen 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 servicescan 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 tobe automatically transferred (a copy of passport needed when using GIRO) must be pro-vided. Because required documents are a little different in every broadcasting company,it is necessary to ask each local cable broadcasting company for in-formation. For the phone number of the companies, please contact


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There are two kinds of interactive TV services: independent interactive services andconnected interactive services. Independent interactive services are similar to web serv-

ices and viewers choose information they want from the TV. Through connected inter-active services, viewers can watch TV and see the synopsis of dramas or buy clothes ofmain characters in the dramas.

A foreigner can sign up for SkyLife services by calling the Skylifes customer servicecenter (Tel.1588-3002) or through registration consultation. Or, if you leave a messagevia the following e-mail address ([email protected]), the company will contact you.To watch satellite programs, you need an antenna, receiver, Smart Card and remote con-trols. The Skylife staff will install this equipment. Monthly rates vary depending onsatellite TV providers, products and the term of your contract. In addition to the monthlyrates, 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 unlikelythey will stay in Korea for a long time. SkyFamily package is recommended for for-eigners because customers using the SkyFamily service can cancel it any time and donot need to pay any fees on cancellations. In addition, it is advisable not to add SkyTouchservice because all information of the service is available only in Korean.

+ Newspapers & MagazinesThere are many kinds of newspapers and magazines in Korea such as daily newspapers,

weekly magazines, and monthly magazines. They can be subscribed periodically andpurchased at the newsstands, at bus stops or subway stations, in convenience stores, andmajor bookstores in downtown. Each news magazine company updates news and infor-mation not only in the newspaper or booklet, but also ontheir Internet online version, and English versions are alsoprovided. Online medium is accessible for everyone withoutpay, but there may be a fee for offline version. There are


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>>> Waste ManagementSince 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. Ifyou 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 de-pending on district.

(at the end of December 2008, currency-won)

Classification 3 5 10 20 30 50 75 100 Remarks

Maximum 160 270 470 900 1,400 2,240 3,360 5,500

Minimum 90 150 270 510 780 1,240 1,830 2,430

Average 135 223 423 818 1,263 1,996 3,024 4,022

Jung-gu 130 210 420 840 1,260 2,100 3,140 4,180 02.11.25

Seo-gu 140 220 430 850 1,250 1,980 2,970 3,900 00.09.18

Dong-gu - 230 430 830 1,260 2,000 3,000 03.02.04

Yeongdo-gu - 220 430 850 1,260 2,060 3,060 5,500 03.02.17

Busanjin-gu 140 230 450 900 1,350 2,240 3,360 4,470 03.12.01

Dongrae-gu - 230 440 840 1,270 2,040 3,030 4,030 01.11.01

Nam-gu - 220 420 810 1,280 2,090 3,140 4,180 02.09.15

Buk-gu - 260 470 860 1,330 2,110 3,100 00.11.01


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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 garbagecollectors.

Waste which must be removed from food waste(If it is included, you should use general waste bags)

FruitsHard skins of walnuts, chestnuts, acorns, pineap-ples or coconut.Seeds of peaches, apricots and persimmons

Meats Bones and feathers of cow, pig, chicken, etc.

ShellfishHard skins of shells, conches, abalones, ascidians,oysters, crabs and lobstersGut of swellfish

Dregs Disposable tea bag, dregs of medicine

Price of Waste Food Sticker for Waste Containers.

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>>> Use of Emergency, Postal and Hygiene Services1. Administrative Bodies & Police Officer & Fire Station

+ Administrative BodiesThe main public administration offices include Eup Office, Myeon Office, Dong Com-

munity Center, City Office, Gun Office and Gu Office. These offices manage affairs re-lated to the health and welfare of residents, the management of public facilities, theissuance of diverse certificates and the registration of diverse issues. Eup Offices, MyeonOffices and Dong Community Centers operate a wide range of programs, including cul-tural lectures for local residents.

We can use the document issuance services at the automatic certificate issuance ma-

chines located at major subway stations or online (www.egov.go.kr). However, not everyrequired certificate can be issued through the Internet or the automatic certificate is-suance machine. In some cases, we cannot issue a document online without a printerand a certified authentication document. If you need to have an official document issued,please check the requirements in advance.

+ Police OfficersWhen you report a car accident, witnessed a crime or you are in-

jured, dial 112 and police officers will come and take the necessary

action.

+ Fire StationWhen you need to take an emergency patient to the hospital imme-

diately or witnessed a fire, dial 119.

If you use a public phone, press the urgent red color call button anddial 112 or 119.

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seling limited items on parcel sending, and post office shoppingservice 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 ServiceThis is the service to be directly delivered to a recipient and service feeis more expensive than general mail. (You can call them for the courier

service)

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PostalCourier

T:1588-1300

Weight / Size 2kg/60cm 5kg/80cm 10kg/120cm 20kg/140cm 30kg/160cm

Within sameregional area

4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000

Out of sameregional area

5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000

LogenCourier

T:1588-9988

Weight / Size 5kg/100cm 10kg/120cm 20kg/140cm 30kg/160cm


5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000

Out of sameregional area

6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000

CJ GLST:1588-5353

Weight / Size 2kg/60cm 10kg/120cm 20kg/140cm 30kg/160cm


4,000 6,000 7,000 8,000

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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 4,000won to 6,000 won per person.

+ Sauna : A place that is equipped with steam rooms, hot tubs and showers. It costs around5,000 won to 7,000 won per person.

+ Jjimjilbang : A place that is equipped with a sleepingroom, as well as hot tubs, showers, andsteam rooms. Except for the baths andshowers, the rest of the facilities are usedwhile wearing clothes, and shared by bothmen and women. It costs 7,000 won to12,000 won per person.

>>> Money Management1. 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

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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 ListMake a list in advance before go shopping.

+ Decide Where to ShopDecide 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. Theycan be useful when we need to buy one or two products immediately.

Conventional Market (5-Day Market) : Foods, clothing and commodities sellers gatherat the conventional markets. They provide goods at cheap prices, and allow for negoti-ation on prices and quantity. We can witness the lives of Korean people at the markets.

Local Supermarkets : Supermarkets offer snacks, vegetables, meat and beverages, andare easy to access since there are usually several in every neighborhood. We can oftenbuy 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 excel-lent and the quality of products is superior, making the prices expensive. As DepartmentStores frequently run sales, we can buy goods at discounted prices during the sales pe-riod.

Large Discount Stores : Like department stores, large discount stores offer diverse items,including food, clothing, electronics and commodities. The quality of products is excel-lent, and the facilities and the services are good.


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+ Method of PaymentWe can make payments with cash, checks, credit cards

and gift certificates.

+ Purchasing GoodsCompare the price and quality of goods, and check the ex-

piration date of food products. We need to check whetheror not the prices are fair. Make sure that you receive andkeep the receipt after the purchase, as you will need topresent it for a refund if you need to return the item.

+ Before Using the GoodsKeep 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.

+ Refunds and ReturnsDo 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 re-

ceive a refund, so ask family members or neighbors for assistance immediately.

If you encounter difficulties getting a refund or experience other damages in a consumertransaction, you can seek help from the Korean Consumer Agency or consumer-relatedorganizations.

Classification Location Open Closed Item

Choryang Arcadefor Foreigners

Get off at Busan stationor Choryang station

on subway Line No. 110:00~

Foreigners Arcade,Drinking Restaurants,

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Classification Location Open Closed

Lotte Dept. Store(Busan Branch) 051-810-2500

Seomyeon station onsubway Line No. 1 & 2

10:30~

20:00

Closed oncea month

Subject tochange de-pending onthe event.

Lotte Dept. Store(Dongnae Branch) 051-605-2500

Myeongryun-dong station onsubway Line No. 1

Lotte Dept. Store(Centum Branch) 051-730-2500

Centum city station onsubway Line No. 2

Hyundai Dept. Store

051-667-2233

Beomil-dong station on

subway Line No. 1Shinsegae Dept. Store

(Centum Branch) 1588-1234Centum City station onsubway Line No. 2

Classification Branch Location Tel. No.

E-martwww.emart.com

Seo Busan Branch 502-1, Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu 051-310-1234

Yeonje Branch 822-7, Yeonsan-2 dong, Yeonje-gu 051-860-1234Haeundae Branch Jung-dong station on subway Line No. 2 051-608-1234

Munhyeon Branch Munjeon station on subway Line No. 2 051-609-1234

Geumjeong Branch Guseo-dong station on subway Line No. 1 051-606-1234

Sasang Branch Sasang station on subway Line No. 2 051-329-1234

Seomyeon Branch 93, Buam-dong, Busanjin-gu 051-718-1234

Gaya Branch Gaegeum, Dongui Univ. station on subway Line No. 2 051-890-8000


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3. Banking Services

+ SavingsNecessity 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 chil-dren. 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 ahigh 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 in-terest rate is high.

Free Deposit and Savings : This new method of savings offers a high interest rate forlong-term savings, and aims to apply preferential rates tohousehold savings.

+ How to use banking servicesOpening Account and Cash Card

You need to visit bank with your alien registration card or passport to open the ac-

count. 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 froman ATM with your cash even after bank service hours are over. (Bank business hoursare from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Bank ATM corner service is usually available at anytime 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 with-


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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 na-tional 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 taxIncome tax, Corporation tax, Succession tax, Donation tax, Education tax and Value

added tax.

+ Megalopolis taxAcquisition tax, Registration tax and Inhabitant tax, Property tax and Private automobile

tax

Inhabitant tax : It is imposed individually by local district offices annually on August1st. It is classified into Per capita and Pro rata income.

Private Automobile Tax : Anyone who has car should pay tax twice a year based on1st of June and 1st of December. In case of lump-sum pay-ment, 10% discount is available. In case of payment in in-stallment, tax for 3 months should be paid in every quarter

Tax referenceNational Tax Service (without area code 1588-0060) www.nts.go.krBusan Regional Tax Office 051-750-7200 b.nts.go.kr


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>>> Pregnancy and Childcare & Education of Children1. Pregnancy & Childbirth

+ Recommended Checkups for Expecting MothersThe common checkups that an expecting mother should take for healthcare are listed as fol-lows. In addition to these, the obstetrician may require additional tests, depending on the

health of the expecting mother or the baby.

+ A Healthy Child Needs a Healthy MotherIf you are planning to conceive, be sure you are healthy. If you are sick, consult a doctor

BloodTest

Normal blood

test

Test for anemia, AIDS, German measles, etc. by testing thenumber and size of hemoglobin, red blood cells, and leuko-cytes in the blood

Blood type test Test for ABO, blood types and Rh factors

Syphilisexamination

Test for syphilis, which and cause fetal death or miscarriage

Hepatitisexamination

Test for hepatitis. If the mother has hepatitis, chances arehigh that the baby will contract it as well

UrinalysisTest for gestosis or diabetes by testing sugar and proteins,and test for urinary tract infections

Ultrasoundexamination

Examination of growth development, location, size of thefetus and test for deformities by looking into the uterus


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+ Public Health Centers that Provide Help for Pregnant WomenIf you are a pregnant married female immigrant, you can obtain free medical care from apublic health center. You should bring your alien registration card when you visit. High-risk expecting mothers should receive care from a public health center or other medicalfacility.

Free Prenatal Examinations

As an expecting mother, you can receive early pregnancy examinations, urinalysis (dia-betes, protein tests) and blood tests (hemoglobin, red blood cell, leukocytes, syphilis,hepatitis, blood type). You can receive prenatal examination benefits as long as you reg-ister 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.

Useful InformationKorean 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,

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+ Giving BirthPregnant 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 hospitalas well. Preparations must be done before delivery so as to avoid any type of panic situ-ation. 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 isgiven. With your first baby, labor may take about 10 hours, while labor for a subse-

quent 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 periodis shortest, usually only 2~3 days, and it is also the most economical.


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4 months can control head and can twist from side to side while lying down

5 months can turn over (from stomach to back)

6 monthscan turn from back to stomach and can sustain weight with both arms whilelying flat

7 months can sit with assistance

8 months can sit without assistance

9 months crawls

10 months can stand up with support (e.g. furniture)

12 months can walk with support

Infant conflictWhen raising a child, you may experience conflict with family members due to differ-

ences 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


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+ Vaccinations Available at Public Health CentersMandatory 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 FacilitiesChildcare 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. to7:30 p.m. Some childcare centers are open at night, or areopen 24 hours.

Childcare centers offer education related to health, society,language, expressions, and exploration, to promote balanceddevelopment.

Monthly fees vary depending on the hours of service and theage of the child. Generally, the fee will range from170,000won to 380,000won.

+ KindergartenKindergartens 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 kinder-gartens are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.


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4. Education - Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education (www.pen.go.kr)

+ Before Elementary SchoolThere 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 generalschool. 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 jurisdictionover the place of your stay.

It is compulsory education, so the textbooks are free, but parents must pay for some tu-ition 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 previousgrade issued by the principal, a certificate of school attendance, a certificate issued bythe foreign country government which is similar to a family register in Korea, certificateof residence in Korea, and 2 copies of their alien registration card (1 original & 1 copy),

An eligible subject is given a Aisarang Card. Guardians can settlethe childcare fee with the card(Government subsidiary is given to the card account)


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Eligibility : Foreigners, foreign citizens, those whohave citizenship, Half-blood Koreans,temporarily Korea-entered children oroverseas Koreans who have resided inforeign countries for more than 5 years.

Refer to the admission requirements of each schoolfor more details such as the time of admission, doc-uments and procedures.

Name Location Object Webpage Teachingmethod(language)

Tel.

BusanInternational

Foreign School

50 Gijang-daero,Gijang-eup,Gijang-gun

Kinder-garten,

Elementary,Middle,

High

www.bifskorea.orgEuropean

style(English)

051-742-3332

Busan ForeignSchool

1366-3 Jwa-dong,

Haeundae-gu

Kinder-garten, Ele-

mentary,Middle,

High

www.busanfor-eignschool.org

Americanstyle

(English)

051-747-7199

BusanJapanese

School

173-8 Millak-dong,

Suyoung-gu

Elemen-tary & Mid-

dle

user.chollian.net/~pusjpnsc

Japanesestyle

(Japanese)

051-753-4166

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+ Using HospitalsThere 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. Incase that you need to use general hospital for more serious symptoms, you had bettermake a reservation.

For private clinics, you can see the signs of subjects of medical consultant on the en-trance or signboard. You need to receive medical treatment from a medical specialistdepending on your symptoms.

+ Public Health CenterThere are Public Health Centers for simple health issues. You can get medical service

for tuberculosis examinations, blood pressure measurement and blood examinations forfree. Regular examinations and preventive injections for infants are being carried outregularly, and also you can participate in lectures on health, too.

+ Herb ClinicsHerb 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 prickingon the blood vessel deeply or slightly for medical treatment.

+ Emergency Rescue 119When you sustain an accident or sudden bad disease, dial 119 for an ambulance. They


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2. List of Hospitals, Community Health Centers & Herbal Clinics

+ Hospitals

Name Address Tel. Website Area

Mary Knoll MedicalCenter

12, Daecheong-dong 4-ga 051-465-8801 www.maryknoll.co.kr

Jung-gu

Haeyang Hospital 80-8 Jungang-dong 4-ga 051-469-4456www.haeyang.net/hosital/hospital.htm

Pusan NationalUniversity Hospital

10, Ami-dong 1-ga 051-254-0171 www.pnug.co.kr

Seo-gu

Gosin Univ.Gospel Hospital

34, Amnam-dong 051-990-6114 www.kosinmed.or.kr

Dong-a UniversityMedical Center

3-ga, #1 Dongdaesin-dong 051-240-2400 www.damc.or.kr

Busan AdvantistHospital

2-ga, #382 Seodaesing-dong

051-600-7575 www.bah.kr

Sister of MaryAloisius Memorial

Hospital7-2 Amnam-dong 051-256-3045 cafe.daum.net/guhoh

Bongseng MemorialHospital

68-11 jwacheon 1-dong 051-644-4000 www.bongseng.co.kr

Dong-gu

Good MunhwaHospital

899-8,9,19,22 Beomil 2-dong

051-664-2002 www.moonhwa.or.kr

IIsin Medical Center 471-1, chwacheon 1-dong 051-630-0300 www.ilsin.or.kr

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Hangun Hospital 749-13 Anlak 1-dong 051-580-2700 www.hangun.com

Dong-rae-gu

Sehwa Hospital 1446-2, Oncheon 3-dong 051-505-1333 www.swmedi.com

Saegyero Hospital 102-7, Sajik 1-dong 051-500-6000 www.sgrh.org

Born Medi WomanHospital

595-9, Anlak dong 051-525-0800www.bornmedicare.co

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Wooridul Hospital 153-8, Oncheon 1-dong 051-559-2000 busan.wooridul.co.kr

Mirae Hospital752-2, Anlak rotary, Anlak

1-dong

051-523-3200 www.miraehos.co.kr

On-Sarang HospitalDaedong building 6floor

198-11, Oncheon 1-dong051-555-0808 www.on-sarang.com

Busan St. MarysMedical Center

538-41, Yongho 4-dong 051-933-7114 www.bsm.or.kr

Nam-guBusan Gorye

Hospital1740-16, Daeyeon 1-dong 051-930-3000 koreah.co.kr

Parkside Rehabilita-

tion MedicineHospital

731-1, Daeyeon 4-dong 051-629-8000 www.parkside.co.kr

Bumin Hospital 380-4, Deokcheon 1-dong 051-330-3000 www.buminhos.co.kr

Gupo SeongsimHospital

146-3, Gupo 1-dong 051-333-2001 www.guposs.com

Hansarang InternalMedicine Hospital

383-21,5, Deokcheon 2-dong

051-334-1001 www.hsrhos.co.kr

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Shinhwa

RehabilitationHospital

542-5, U-dong 051-731-6024 www.shinhwarm.co.kr Haeun-dae-gu

CentumleadersHospital

Centumleadersmark 5floor,1514, U-dong

051-745-9900

Baptist Hospital 374-75, Namsan-dong 051-580-2000 www.wmbh.co.kr

Geum-jeong-

gu

Sewoong Hospital 199-19, Seo-dong 051-500-9700 www.sewoogh.co.kr

Namsan Internal

Neurology Hospital

184-34, Guseo 2-dong 051-582-9461

Happy Hospital 255-4, Bugok 2-dong 051-582-8252 happyhospital.com

Beautiful GangsangHospital

104-9, Geumsa-dong 051-526-7100 www.gang-san.kr

NewWoori Hospital 117-7, Namsan-dong 051-516-9999 www.newoori.com

Medwill Hospital 163-8, Guseo-dong 051-519-8000 www.medwill.co.kr

Noksan Hanmaeum

Hospital 1627-2, Songjeong-dong 051-974-8300 www.bigmind.co.kr

Gang-

seo-gu

Busan MedicaCenter(National)

1330, Geoje 2-dong 051-507-3000 www.busanmc.or.kr

Yeonje-gu

Daehan WellnessHospital

589-9, Yeonsan 1-dong 051-852-8275 uwellness.co.kr

Miso WomansHospital

739-7,29, Yeonsan 4-dong 051-860-5512 okmiso.co.kr

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Ajou Rehabilitation

Hospital 589-6, Hadan-dong 051-713-2000

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Central U Hospital 713-5, Gamcheon 1-dong 051-293-7766 www.centu.co.kr

Goejeong Hospital 893-5, Goejeong 1-dong 051-205-2611www.good-

hospital.com

Jangnim HanseoHospital

380-1, Jangnim 2-dong 051-262-3344

Gangdong Hospital 69, Sinpyeong 1-dong 051-209-1100 www.jointpine.com

Kyunghee Hospital 380-3, Jangnim 2-dong 051-265-7575

Seyang Hospital 525-6, Hadan 2-dong 051-207-4343

Hannah Hospital 380, Jangnim 2-dong 051-266-2600 www.pusanhana.co.kr

Grace WomansHospital

336-10, Dangni-dong 051-206-0999 www.busangrace.com

Charm WomansHospital

525-23, Hadan 2-dong 051-291-0600 www.charmob.co.kr

Prime Hospital 589-4, Hadan 1-dong 051-202-7800 www.disc21.co.kr

Shinsegae WomansHospital

241-25, Jangnim 2-dong 051-260-9000

Hangplus Hospital 592-2, hadan 1-dong 051-207-6111 www.hangplus.com

Central JangnimHospital

317-9, Jangnim 1-dong 051-266-3001

Busanbon Hospital 302 1 Dangni dong 1599 8275 bonhospital co

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