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Handy Fact
Handy Fact 1
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Tourist
Information Services |
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Information and assistance are readily available at KNTO's Tourist
Information Center(TIC) or at information counters at the three
international airports and at major tourist sites. They provide
city maps, brochures and useful information on tours, shopping,
dining, and accommodations. The hours of operation differ somewhat
around the country, but KNTO's TIC is open every day from 09:00
to 21:00.
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- KNTO Tourist Information Center
· Incheon Int'l Airport
- Seoul City Tourist Information Center
· Itaewon
· Myeong-dong
· Dongdaemun Market
· Namdaemun Market
· Deoksugung
· Seoul Express Bus Terminal
· Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Infonet |
(02)757-0086
(032)743-2600~3
(02)731-6337,735-8688
(02)3785-0942
(02)757-0088
(02)2236-9135
(02)752-1913
(02)756-0045
(02)535-4151
(02)735-5678 |
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- Gimhae Int'l Airport
- Busan Railroad Station
- Busan Int'l Ferry Terminal
- Busan Information Service Center for Foreigners |
(051)973-1100
(051)441-6565
(051)465-3471
(051)462-2256 |
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- Jeju Int'l Airport
- Jeju Harbor Passenger Terminal
- Jungmun Tourist Center |
(064)742-8866
(064)758-7181
(064)738-8550 |
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- Gyeongju Railroad Station
- Bulguksa Temple
- Gyeongju Express Bus Terminal |
(054)772-3843
(054)746-4747
(054)772-9289 |
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| Although this is changing, the traditional Confucian
social structure is still prevalent in Korea. Age or seniority is
all important and juniors are expected to follow the wishes of their
elders without question. Therefore, people often ask you your age
and sometimes your marital status (generally speaking, married people
have a slightly higher status within society) to find out their position
relative to you. These questions are not meant personally and you
need not answer if you prefer not to. |
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Government offices are open between the hours of 09:00 and 18:00
from March to October and between 09:00 and 17:00 from November
to February. On Saturdays, they open at 09:00 and close at 17:00.
Most private businesses open at anywhere from 08:30 to 10:00 and
close in the evening. Banks are a major exception. Their business
hours are from 09:30 to 16:30 on weekdays, and from 09:30 to 13:30
on Saturdays.
Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul generally maintain strict
business hours including lunch. They are usually open from 09:00
to 17:00 on weekdays and are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Major department stores are open from 10:30 to 19:30, including
Sundays, but smaller shops tend to be open earlier and close later
every day of the week.
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| In Korea, 220 volt outlets are dominant. Always check
the power supply before using your equipment. |
The medicinal herb ginseng, or insam in Korean, is well-known
for its healing properties and "miracle cures," and for
its human-like shape.
It has become the most popular shopping item for foreign tourists,
and you can find many different kinds of ginseng in shops around the
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| Korea is well-known for its semi-precious amethysts,
smoky topaz (actually smoky quartz), and pale green jadeite. You will
find a vast selection of elegantly designed pins, necklaces, bracelets,
and rings in hotel boutiques, department stores, subway arcades, and
duty-free shops. |
In the event of misplaced or lost property, contact
the Lost and Found Center of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau:
102, Hongik-dong, Seongdong-gu
Tel : (02)2299-1282, Fax : (02)22298-1282
(Korean speakers only) |
| Domestic postal rates are 170 won for a letter of up
to 25 grams, 1,170 won for a registered letter up to 25 grams, and
1,500 won for a package of up to 2 kilograms. A postcard costs 140
won. Korean mail delivery is dependable, and packages can be mailed
overseas safely and inexpensively at a post office. Private parcel
delivery services are also available. |
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