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A guide to live in Gyeongsang
province of Korea
AguidetoliveinGyeongsangprovinceofKorea

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Ji-won Yoon
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A guide to live in Gyeongsang
province of Korea

of the Executive Management Group are held
monthly and cover the following matters :
▶ Supervision of the daily operation of the
Chamber
▶ Review of the Chamber’s financial statements
and proposed annual budget
▶ Screening of membership applications
▶ Drafting of Proposals to the Board of Directors
▶ Planning of activities
▶ Supervision of committees activities
SECTORIAL COMMITTEES
The committees are the backbone of the
Chamber. Each committee develops the ideas
and values that establish the EU Chamber’s
overall position on relevant matters within
different industrial fields.
Position papers from each committee are
compiled into booklet entitled “Market Access
Issues” (previously “Trade Issues &
Recommendations”). This document of the
Chamber is circulated among Government
administrations and related organisations in
Korea and the EU. The EUCCK’s Market Access
Issues booklet also serves as a working tool for
EU officials in Brussels in their preparation for
official meetings with the Korean Government.
Once released, this document is reviewed by
relevant departments of the Korean Government
under the supervision of the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs and Trade (MOFAT) as well as the
Ministry of Strategy and Finance (MOSF) who
then provide the Chamber with a “Government
Answer” to our booklet. This official answer is
then reviewed by the various sectorial
committees and is used as a basic document for
the drafting of the following year’s EUCCK
Market Access Issues & Recommendations
Booklet.
Both EUCCK and MOFAT documents are widely
distributed and can be downloaded on the
Chamber’s website
(http://www.eucck.org). As of January 2010, the
list of the 28 Sectorial Committees is the following:
1. Aerospace & Defence Committee
2. Automotive Committee
3. Auto-Parts Committee
4. Banking Committee
5. Beer Committee
6. Brand Protection Committee
7. Capital Markets Committee
8. CFO Committee
9. Chemicals & Crop Protection Committee
10. Cosmetics Committee
11. Culture & Tourism Committee
12. Energy & Environment Committee
Engineering
Energy
Sustainable Construction
13. Fashion & Textiles Committee
14. Food & Beverages Committee
15. Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles Committee
16. Health-Care Committee
Medical Devices
Pharmaceuticals
17. Human Resources Committee
18. Insurance Committee
19. ICT Committee
20. Legal Services Committee
21. Logistics & Transportation Committee
22. Marine & Shipbuilding Committee
23. North Korea Committee
24. PR & Marketing Committee
25. Real Estate Committee
26. Taxation Committee
27. Technology & Innovation Committee
28. Wine & Spirits Committee
EBO NETWORK
EUCCK is a member of the European Business
Organization (EBO) Network created between
representatives of EU business associations in
non-EU countries and specific interest groups
BACKGROUND
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in
Korea (EUCCK) was formed by a group of
individual business executives from various EU
companies based in Korea with initial financial
support from the European Commission in
February 1986. The purpose of the Chamber is
to help in any possible way to develop trade,
commercial and industrial relations between
Europe and Korea. The Chamber paves the way
for and fosters contacts between interested
business circles of the 27 EU member states
and other European countries and the Korean
peninsula.
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in
Korea, a non-profit organisation, is made up of
830 members from the European, local and
international business community.
OBJECTIVES
The overall objective of the Chamber is to
achieve reciprocal treatment for EU businesses
in Korea and Korean businesses in the EU. In
order to achieve this general objective, the
Chamber has the following specific aims :
▶ To provide its members with general information
regarding any developments that may influence
their operations in Korea.
▶ To coordinate discussions among its members in
addressing common problems and opportunities
regarding their business activities in Korea.
▶ To maintain contacts with high ranking Korean
government officials from key ministries as well
as other government administrations, local
business associations and other lobbying groups
to confront the respective
Government officials with
problems encountered by
Members and to recommend
changes in the regulations to
the appropriate authorities,
while monitoring changes in
the related legislation.
ORGANISATION
01. General Set-Up of
the Chamber
The EU Chamber is managed by the Board of
Directors with one representative from each EU
member country having at least one full Member
of the Chamber in Korea. Members of the Board
of Directors should be EU nationals and their
nomination should be decided by a simple
majority vote from amongst the full members of
companies representing the relevant country.
The Chamber’s strategic developments are
managed by a full-time Secretary General assisted
by a Deputy Secretary-General in charge of the
day to day activities of the Chamber. The offices of
the Chamber are located in Seoul (Head office) and
Busan (Busan office). In addition, EUCCK has a
Liaison Office in Europe called EACA (Europe-Asia
Cooperation Agency).
02. The Executive Management
Group(EMG)
Members of the EMG include the President,
Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary-General,
and members from the Board of Directors or
Chairmen of the Working Committees. Meetings
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OF COMMERCE IN KOREA
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from the European Commission. The main
objective of this group is to promote exchanges
of views between these associations and their
host countries and to establish closer
relationships between the Commission services
and these organizations, raise awareness on EU
policy priorities and activities and improve the
basis for further development and
implementation of EU policies.
The EBO Network which extends in more than
20 countries over 4 continents (Asia-pacific,
Europe, Australia and the Americas) aims at
providing a lobbying, information and networking
platform for European businesses worldwide:
The EBO network has a very strong presence in
the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
(ASEAN), with member chambers in Indonesia,
Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam. In
addition, a European Chamber has just been
established in Thailand recently.
EUCCK MEMBERSHIP TYPES
EUCCK memberships are offered to
representatives of business enterprises or
organisations who have an interest in EU-Korea
relations. Only one representative per organization
can be nominated as EUCCK member. However,
other staff members of the same organization can
join as alternate members.
Full Members
Full members may be the representative of
business enterprises or organizations legally
registered in Korea which are;
Fully owned by an organization and/or a business
enterprise domiciled in the EU;
Registered in Korea as joint-venture partnerships
or companies with the majority of their equity
owned by organizations domiciled in the EU.
Asscociate Members
Associate Members may be the representative
of business enterprises or organisations legally
registered in Korea which are:
Joint-venture partnerships or companies with less
than fifty (50) percent of their equity owned by
organizations domiciled in the EU:
Majority or fully owned by organizations domiciled in
European countries which are not members of the EU.
Local Members
Local Members may be the representative of
business enterprises or organizations legally
registered in Korea which are:
Local Members may be business enterprises or
organizations legally registered in Korea which are:
Fully owned by Korean individuals organizations or
entities;
Joint-venture partnerships or companies with the
minority of their equity owned by organizations
domiciled in European countries which are not EU.
Alternate Members
Alternate members are colleagues of Full,
Associate or Local member who can fully act as
members.
To become an Alternate member, one should get
approval of the EUCCK members from their
company.
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The Korean peninsula is located between the Chinese
mainland and Japan. Its overall length from north to south is
approximately 1,000 km while its narrowest point stretches
216 km. 70% of the peninsula is covered by hills. Only 20% of
the total surface can be used for agricultural purposes. It faces
the sea on the eastern, southern and western sides.
The Korean peninsula is divided just slightly north of the
38th parallel into two countries: the Republic of Korea (South
Korea) and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North
Korea), which are separated by the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).
South Korea consists of nine provinces (do), its capital
Seoul and six metropolitan cities: Busan, Daegu, Incheon,
Gwanju, Daejeon, and Ulsan. In total, there are 77 cities (si)
and 88 countries (gun).
Busan, formerly spelled Pusan is South Korea's second
largest metropolis after Seoul, with southeastern most tip of
the Korean peninsula and faces the Korea Strait. The most
densely built up areas of the city are situated in a number of
narrow valleys between the Nakdong River and Suyeong
River, with mountains separating some of the districts.
Administratively, it is designated as a Metropolitan City. The
Busan metropolitan area is divided into 15 major
administrative districts and a single county. People from Busan
are called Busanians.
Busan was the host city of the 2002 Asian Games and
APEC 2005 Korea. It was also one of the host cities for the
2002 FIFA World Cup, and is a center for international
conventions in Korea. On November 14, 2005, the city
officially announced its bid to host the 2020 Summer Olympics
Games.
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Foreign population
According to a study conducted by
Busan City Government, one in a hundred
Busan citizens are now expected with
Busan’s foreign population, reaching
40,913 (21,741 men and 19,172 women),
or 1.2 percent of the city’s 3,555,949
people. That figure represents an increase
of 7,721, or 23.3 percent, when compared
with the same period 2009.
Of the total foreign population, 33,446
are residents. Of that group 15,583 are
here on work visas, 5,597 are married to
Koreans, 5,819 are students, 1,311 are
Koreans from overseas and the remaining
5,136 are here for miscellaneous reasons.
The increase in the expected
population is of interest to demographers as
the native population of Busan has been on
the decrease for the past several years.
Business environment
Regional GRDP : US $50 billion
Major Industries: Port Logistics, Auto Parts & Material, Film, IT, Tourism/Convention
World’s 5th Largest Container Port
-13.26 million TEUs handled in 2007
-27 berths 2010, 24 additional berths by 2015
-75% of container cargo in & out of Korea
Center of Korea’s Southeastern Economic Belt Location of World’s leading industries
Shipbuilding : 6 shipbuilders, 50% of national output
Ship parts : 600 + manufacturers, 90% of national output
Automobile : 45% of national output
Machinery : 40% of national output
Choryang 1-dong
Dongsam 1-dong
Daeyun 3-dong
Yongdang-dong
Gamman 1-dong
Gupo 3-dong
U 1-dong
Jung 1-dong
Hadan 2-dong
Sinpyung 1-dong
Jangrym 1-dong
Dadae 1-dong
Guemsa-dong
Jangjeon 1-dong
Noksan-dong
Guebup-dong
Gamjeon-dong
Jurye 2-dong
Hakjang-dong
Jungkwan-myeon
615
467
456
425
398
384
406
331
373
712
701
866
330
678
3,093
785
377
394
671
554
281
235
274
243
152
169
214
181
199
572
570
690
172
386
2,884
383
284
200
557
476
334
232
182
182
246
215
192
150
174
740
131
176
158
292
209
402
93
194
114
78
Districts with Foreigners
(more 300 people)
Number of Foreigner in Busan
Total Male Female
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Busan Dialect
Busan dialect is one of the most famous
and popular Korean dialects. Comparing a
Korean dialect to standard Korean might
be able to help you understand how
Korean is correctly pronounced and
give you clear vision of Korean
intonation!
Busan dialect maintains a trace
of Middle Korean: the grammar of
the dialect distinguishes between
a yes-no question and a wh-question,
while Standard Modern Korean does
not. With an informal speech level, for
example, yes-no questions end with “-a”
and wh-questions end with “-o” in Busan
dialect, whereas in standard speech both
types of questions end in either “-I” or
“-eo” without a difference between the
types of questions.
Language
Korean Language
The Korean Language is classified as a member of the Ural-Altaic family. Other
members of this family include the Mongolian, Finnish and Hungarian languages. Until
the early 1400s, most documents were written in classical Chinese characters, which only
the educated people could read and write. King Sejong, the 4th ruler of the Joseon
Dynasty (1392-1910), set up a special committee of scholars in 1443 to create a new
writing system specifically suited to the Korean Language. The outcome was the phonetic
alphabet called Hangul with 10 vowels and 14 consonants.
The Hangul Character
The symbols are combined into blocks, each one representing a single syllable. Each
syllable must start with a consonant although the letter “iung” (O) is silent in the initial
position. Text is arranged either in the traditional vertical fashion, with columns reading
from right to left, or in the more commonly used modern form of rows reading left to right.
When speaking Korean, one uses formal or informal words and phrases, depending
on the situation and the person to whom he or she is talking. Informal speech is used
with children and close friends whereas formal speech with elders or with those of
higher social positions. Learning even a rudimentary level of Korean can improve your
quality of life and help you to better understand Korean people and their culture
Korean Classes in Busan
Telephone E-mail
interred@pusan.ac.kr
global@dau.ac.kr
amcle@pknu.ac.kr
chaqroad
@webmail.silla.ac.kr
international
@dongseo.ac.kr
nmyang@pufs.ac.kr
051-510-1984
051-200-6342
051-629-6907
051-999-5755
051-320-2092
051-640-3384
Pusan National
University
Donga University
Pukyong National
University
Silla University
Dongseo
University
PUFS
Organizer Name Website
http://ili.pusan.ac.kr/eng
http://global.donga.ac.kr/english
http://oireng.pknu.ac.kr/eng
http://klec.silla.ac.kr/
http://web.dongseo.ac.kr/~ipsi/
dongseo_home/2010/eng/
http://klce.pufs.ac.kr/english/
sub01.html
International
Language Institute
Office of External &
International Affairs
Office of International
Relations
Korean Language
Education Center
Center for International
Exchange & Cooperation
Center for Korean Language &
Culture Education
Pusan National University
Silla University Dongseo University PUFS
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Books
Doing Business in Korea
: An Expanded Guide
Author : Thomas L. Coyner
with Song-Hyon Jang
Publisher : Seoul Selection
Korea Unmasked
:In Search of the Country
Author : Rhie Won-bok
Publisher : Gimm young
international
The Rough Guide to
Korea
Author :
Norbert
Paxton
Publisher
: Rough
Guides
Reisegast in Korea (GE)
Author : Aarau/Hur
Publisher : Iwanowski
Culture shock! Korea :
a guide to customs and
etiquette
Author : Ben and Sonja
Hur
Publisher : by Times
Books International
Beruflich in
Suedkorea (GE)
Author : Bruech/Thomas
Publisher : Vandenhoeck
& Ruprecht
Facts about Korea
(several languages)
Author : Korean Overseas
Information Services
Publisher : Korean
Overseas Information
Services
Korea und ich
Author : Jonas Ley
Publisher : Edition Peperkorn
Lonely Planet (Korea)
Author : Simon
Richmond, Yu-
Mei Balasingam
chow, Cesar G.
Soriano, Rob Whyte
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet (Seoul)
Author : Simon
Richmond, Yu-
Mei Balasingam
chow, Cesar G.
Soriano, Rob Whyte
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Dynamic Busan
http://dynamic.busan.go.kr/
Busan Life: http
http://www.busanlife.or.kr/
Seoul Selection
http://www.seoulselection.com/
Busanhaps
http://www.busanhaps.com/
Busan Transportation
Corporation
http://www.humetro.busan.kr/
english/
Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch
http://www.raskb.com
USEFUL WEBSITE
Don’t take it the wrong way :
Many Koreans use middle finger to point.
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#02
#03
#04
#06Call an elder person by first name and
put your hands in pockets while taking.
You will be labelled ‘disrespectful.’
Scissors for every cutting
job? Many Korean BBQ
restaurants use scissors to
cut meet and vegetables.
It’s an expression of
good friendship and fun,
not of sexual orientation.
Some personal questions are just routine for
Koreans who are eager to practice their English.
#05
A “shocking” commonplace :
Female janitors clean the men’s
room while men are using it.

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The required documents are as follows:
�Alien registration form
�Passport
�School certificate statement of employment
�3 recent photographs (Passport-sized)
The Immigration Office requires approximately 7~10
business days to process the application. The applicant
must leave his or her passport at the Immigration Office
during this time and return when the application is
completed. Applicants must also get fingerprinted.
Extension of Sojourn
If you are required to extend your stay, you must go to the Immigration Office. It
takes about a week to make the extension. The required documents are:
�Application of Permission for Extension of Stay
�Passport
�Foreign Registration Card (If applicable)
�Attached Documents per Status of Stay
Moving with an Animal
All animals (and animal products) entering
Korea should be accompanied by valid
certificates issued by the country of origin.
Usually, most of them will have to spend a few
days in quarantine at the airport. For details,
please contact the airline that is transporting
your animal. You can also contact the National
Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service
(www.nvrqs.go.kr)
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Immigration-
Legal Guide
Visa issuance procedure
1. Where to apply for visa issuance
A visa is issued at a Korean Embassy or Consulate appointed by the Minister of
Justice of Korea.
※In special cases, you may apply for a visa at the Immigration office after receiving a
certificate of visa issuance approval.
2. Required Documents
Passport, visa issuance application form and other documents required by the applied
visa status.
※Submit certificate of visa issuance approval, too, if necessary.
3. General visa issuance flow
When applying for a Korean visa, a foreigner must identify the
status of stay appropriate for the purpose of his/her entry and submit the
required documents to the Korean Embassy or Consulate.
For visas an ambassador or consul is not authorized to issue applicants
need to request approval by the Minister of Justice. For visas where the
issuance is entrusted to the Embassy or Consulate, the ambassador or
consul can issue them at their discretion. A visa specifying the applicant’s
status of stay, expiration date, etc. is attached to the applicant’s passport and granted
to the applicant.
※Make sure all the information on your visa is correct before entry.
Alien Registration
Every foreigner with a long-term visa and planning to stay in Korea for more than 90
days must report to the Immigration Office and apply for a Certificate of Alien
Registration within 90 days from arrival.
Hikorea
http://www.hikorea.go.kr
Korea Immigration Service
http://www.immigration.go.kr
National Veterinary Research and
Quarantine Service
http://www.nvrqs.go.kr
Incheon Airport National
Quarantine Station
http://nqs.cdc.go.kr/incheon-airport/
Gimhae Int'l Airport
http://www.airport.co.kr/doc/gimhae/
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be used as office space, but more often as apartments. Newer officetel buildings design
their units specifically for housing.
5. Furnished condominium
Furnished condominium is just launched residential type in Busan from 2 years ago.
It is basically furnished for tenants; sofa set, bed and bedding, dining table set,
kitchen appliances and TV etc.
Residential Areas
Many foreign expats living in Busan prefer the Haeundae district since the area is
located near to the beach and is developed as modern city. Furthermore, international
school is one of the major reasons.
The other popular areas are Gwangan-li, Seomyeon, Dadae-po etc. according to their
individual personal reason (normally for near location to work).
Recently there are more and more foreigners who have related business to many
companies in western Busan such as Noksan, Shinpyong, New Port and Myong-ji.
1. Haeundae
Haeundae is composed of new town and old residential area. This area lies in the
southern shadow of Mt. Jang, one of the tallest peaks in Haeundae-gu, to the north, and
is bounded in the south by Haeundae train station. In this district, there are the
International Foreign School of Busan and the Busan Foreign School for expatriates.
Type of housing in Busan
There are many types of housing in Busan and international residents are advised to
go and see the residence and its neighborhood before signing any contract. Houses and
villas are often rented with a fully equipped kitchen, washer and air-conditioning system.
Different types of housing include:
1. Apartment
Apartment in Busan, usually guarded by private security persons, comes with
parking, gardens and play areas for children. Buildings usually have more than 10 stories
and are arranged in large multi-structure complexes. Most of EUCCK Busan members live
in apartments.
2. Villa (low-rise)
Villas are constructed on large lots and are more relaxed than large apartment
complexes. They usually have 3 or 4 stories and come with parking, gardens and some
have play areas for children.
3. Private house
Private house is very
rare to find in Busan
because the city focused
on building up high-rise
apartments. Most remained
private houses are very small
or old.
4. Officetel
Officetel apartments are
units in larger buildings which can
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2. Dalmaji
Dalmaji is very familiar residential area among foreigners living in Busan. In Dalmaji hill
area, most of residential housing type is 3- or 4-story villa(so called Condo), and there are
many spacious villas for families who need bedrooms over 3 and wide living room.
3. Marine City
Marine City (Suyeong-Man) is modernized and urban complex that has been
developed by the Busan City’s Plan. In this complex, most of apartments and residential
buildings are brand new. Not only for residential buildings, also there are many
commercial facilities such as department stores, convention centers and hotels as well.
4. Centum City
Centum city is Busan’s a major multi-project of urban development in Haeundae-gu.
This site is at the westernmost area of Haeundae-gu in U1-dong. The site was originally
the place of Suyeong airport, the former airport of Busan. Centum City is composed
district by government for mixed concept to residential, commercials and IT industrials
etc. For international business, this complex supports all kinds of environment like
apartments, business office buildings, BEXCO (Convention center), hotels and big
shopping malls.
5. Seomyeon
Seomyeon is the new downtown adorned with numerous cafés, bars, restaurants and
markets as the busiest street of Busan. Seomyeon is an ideal place to check out the active
night life with lots of street food. Combining both traditional markets with big department
stores, Seomyeon is a hub for shopping enthusiasts.
6. Gangseo-gu
Gangseo-gu is one of the potential area for expats due to various Industrial Complex
such as ‘Noksan’ and ‘Myeongji’ areas. Gangseo-gu borders along the main Nakdong
River and the Western Nakdong River, which constitutes its tributary, and forms the
western part of the greater Busan area.
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is found Buk-gu, Sasang-gu, and Saha-gu, to the west of it are Gimhae City and Jinhae
City, and the Southern Coast unfolds to the south of the district.
Home rental
For a foreigner wishing to rent a house, it is advisable to seek the assistance of a real
estate agent. There are different types of payment methods for leasing a house in Busan.
Rental type 1 (Deposit payment )
One half or more of the value of the house is deposited
with the owner for the term of the lease. There are no monthly
payments. This deposit is returned upon termination of the
lease. Basically the contract bottom period is 1 year.
Rental type 2 (Monthly rent)
Ten to twenty times of the amount of the monthly
rental fee is deposited for the term of the lease as key- money.
Monthly rental fee is paid to the owner. The key- money deposit is returned to the tenant
upon termination of the lease.
Rental type 3 (Lump Sum)
The monthly rental fee should be paid in advance for the entire lease term. The lease is
often 24 months for a villa and 36 months for a house. There will be a breaking clause of 18 or
24 months depending on the length of the lease. However, these lease terms are getting shorter.
The longer the term of the lease, the better the price is for negotiation. No deposit is required. Waste Management
Waste disposal services are important to the environmental preservation of Busan.
With the regulations established for a Volume Rate System in force in 1995, all homes
and businesses are required to buy standardized bags for disposing of the wastes. These
bags must be tied before disposal. The standardized bags can be bought at any
neighborhood stores or supermarkets.
Used fluorescent lamps, broken glass, and leftovers from housing repairs and
gardening should be broken into smaller pieces before placing them into sturdy bags.
The sturdy bags should then be placed into the standardized bags.
For general waste, you can easily purchase designated waste bags from any
convenient store and tie them before throwing away.
List of Moving Companies
The following companies are all members of the EUCCK
Allied Pickfords
Asian Tigers Transpack
International Company Ltd.
AGS Four Winds Korea
Tong-In International
Moving.,Ltd
UTS/Worldwide
Movers Korea
02. 796. 5961
02. 3489. 2500
02. 333. 7747
02. 385. 7551
02. 795. 2604
info@alliedpickfords.co.kr
info@asiantigers-korea.com
mrgoodmove@agsmovers.com
tongin@tonginkorea.com
bright@uts-international.co.kr
www.alliedpickfords.co.kr
www.asiantigers-korea.com
www.agsfourwinds.com
www.tongin.com
www.utskorea.com
Name Tel E-mail Website
Real estate agency in Busan (English available)
Pale de Real
estate Consulting
Saetbyeol certified
real estate agency
Aram certified real
estate agency
YES certified real
estate agency
Pale De CZ Condo 1F, 1224-2 Jung-dong
Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea
Sinseong 112, 1271,Jwa 3-dong,
Haeundae-gu, Busan
Shopping center 204, Daewoo apartment,
1288-2 Geoje 2-dong, Yeonje-gu, Busan
312-33, Jeonpo 1-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
051. 731. 7114
011. 585. 8925
016. 570. 2375
010. 9901. 5057
051. 747. 7333
051. 744. 4447
051. 507. 0049
051. 908. 8031
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Food wastes are recycled as animal feed or compost so you must check there is no
vinyl or plastic in the waste. This should be thrown away separately through food
containers near your district.
�At apartments or villas, they have their individual containers.
For more information regarding waste management in Busan, refer to
www.busanlife.or.kr
Housekeeping & Babysitting Services
Real estate agencies can often help you to
find domestic helpers. There are many domestic
helpers from the Philippines who can speak
English. If you employ a foreigner, it is however,
strongly recommended to check that the person has a
valid working permit. Some companies also recently specialized in providing domestic
helper services.
1. Busan YWCA
Busan YWCA provides social services such as Housekeeping(‘Dolbomi program’) &
Babysitting Services(only Korean service). For using this service, you first need to pay
KRW 30,000 for annual membership. According to the size of your house, the service fee
varies.
[How to use ‘Dolbomi program’ (Housekeeping) ]
After deposing annual membership fee (KRW 30,000),
call or visit Busan YWCA.
- Address : 1464-3, Jwa 1-dong, Haundae-gu, Busan
Tel : 051. 701. 2431~2 (Mon-Fri: 9:00-18:00)
2. H&S Korea(Help and Service) Korea
H&S Korea provides various English available services for foreigners in
Korea(housekeeping, babysitting, nursing assistance, maternity help, party assistance,
study guide, etc.).
- Address: 638 Paradise B/D 2F, Hanmam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Online flea market
http://www.korea4home.com
H&S Korea (Help and Service) Korea
http://www.hnskorea.com
Busan YWCA
http://www.hwcenter.or.kr
Busan International Women
Association (BIWA)
http://www.biwa-korea.com/
USEFUL WEBSITE
KRW 50,000
KRW 35,000
KRW 45,000
KRW 30,000
All day (8 hours) 09:00~17:00
Half day (4 hours) 14:00~18:00
Service Charges (1pyongis3.3sqm) Below 45 pyong Beyond 45 pyong extended
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380-4 Deckcheon-1-dong, Buk-gu,Busan
40-1, Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu, Busan
1435 Jwa-dong Haeundae-gu, Busan
731-1 Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan
899-8 Beomil 2-dong, Dong-gu, Busan
34 Amnam-dong, Seo-gu, Busan
Pusan National University Hospital 305 Gudeok-ro,
Seo-gu, Busan
051. 330. 3000
051. 625. 0900
051. 891. 2624
051. 629. 8000
051. 644. 2002
051. 990. 6155
051. 240. 7970~1
Iluma Dentistry Clinic
Minessota Dentistry Clinic
You&I Dentistry Clinic
GwonJongdae Dentistry Clinic
Misogoun Dentistry Clinic
New York Dentistry Clinic
UCLA Dentistry Clinic
Sep Dentistry Clinic
Priden Dentistry Clinic
Odyssey Dentistry Clinic
Busan Ye Dentistry Clinic
Misodam Dentistry Clinic
Centumleaders Dentistry Clinic
Centum-I Dentistry Clinic
Happy Dentistry Clinic
Top Seoul Dentistry Clinic
Guide Dentistry Clinic
Name
Location
223-4, Bugok 3-dong, Guemjeon-gu
202-2 Songwallbuilding301ho, Seo2-dong, Guemjeon-gu
932-1, Beomil 2-dong, Dong-gu
660-1, Jeonpo 2-dong, Busanjin-gu
581-4, Yeonsan 1-dong, Yeonje-gu
636-2, Yeonsan 4-dong, Yeonje-gu
1432, U 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
627-1, U 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
1498, U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
1124-26, U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
1078-6 Goodreammedical center, U-dong, Haeundae-gu
1145-1, Jaesong 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
1220 Centumfill, Jaesong-dong, Haeundae-gu
Centum Park, Jaesong-dong, Haeundae-gu
Dongdaemunmart, Jwa 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
1289-3, Jwa 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
1460-4, Jwa 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
Location
Tel
051. 582. 8980
051. 532. 5323
051. 635. 2875
051. 811. 1205
051. 868. 3338
051. 853. 6688
051. 731. 2804
051. 915. 2828
051. 744. 2860
051. 743. 2080
051. 741. 7790
051. 783. 7528
051. 783. 2842
051. 959. 2875
051. 703. 7820
051. 702-2800
051. 703. 2845
Tel
Private clinics for Foreigners
Dentists
Easy access to
Medical Services
Moving into a new country, people sometimes have some health-related problems,
particularly during the first year of the stay. Medical facilities in Korea are usually of high
standards with modern facilities. Practices, however, may be different than those of your
home countries.
English-speaking doctors are at main hospitals and most clinics (meaning that you
can always find at least one person to help you). Koreans will refer to smaller clinics as
“hospitals.” Many hospitals also have international clinics dedicated to foreigners.
Medical Insurance
Health Insurance is divided by the employee insurance
and local health insurance. National health Insurance is the
system of which the contributions made by the insured
persons are consolidated into a fund and insurance
benefits are provided upon their need. The system aims to
share the burden among the insured persons and provide
medical services.
You can visit national Health Insurance Homepage at
www.nhic.or.kr for more information on the medical
insurance or if you want to know the address and
telephone number of the branch office across the country.
General hospitals for Foreigners
There are private clinics as first medical consultants, general hospitals as second
medical consultants and university hospitals as third medical consultants. You should use
private clinic for slight symptoms like cold, etc. In case that you need to use general
hospital for bad symptoms, you should make a reservation. For private clinic, you can
see the signs of subjects of medical consultant on the entrance or signboard. You need to
receive medical treatment to a medical specialist depending on your symptoms.
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Boomin Hospital
Good Gang-An Hospital
Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital
Parkside Rehabilitation Hospital
Good Moonhwa Hospital
Kosin Medical Center
Pusan National University Hospital
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approximately one million medical and security interventions a year, including around
12,000 evacuations and repatriations.
The 24-hour international servicing and comprehensive range of benefits will give
you the extra flexibility you need to deliver added-value services to your customers.
3. BFIA Phone Counseling Center
BFIA(Busan Foundation for International Activities) operates a phone counseling
center, helping to provide resolution of difficulties that foreign residents of Busan may
encounter and to give necessary assistance. Since callers can consult with native speakers
in their own language, this telephone counseling service is easy to use for those who are
not proficient in Korean. Visitors who come to the Foundation in person may receive
one-on-one consultations. In addition, they can obtain a variety of information on life in
Busan and the wide range of programs offered by BFIA.
�Service language : Korean, English, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian
�Service hours :Mon~Fri. 9am~6pm
�Consultation areas : legal issues, wages, employment, immigration, various
practical matters
Pharmacies
There are many drugstores and pharmacies in Busan. A doctor’s prescription is
necessary for purchasing most drugs, except for those used to treat minor ailments such
as Tylenol or cold medicine. In order to purchase medicine, see a doctor on a hospital or
in a clinic to get a prescription. Aspirin and Tylenol are available for purchase at
convenience store. You do not need a prescription to purchase contraceptive pills.
Emergency Service for Foreigners
You can call 119 in any emergency situation (fire, injury, natural disaster, etc.) and
112 for the police. When you call your location is automatically identified and a team will
arrive quickly to provide you with professional assistance.
English available call service
1. Emergency Medical Information Center
1339 is an emergency medical information center which
provides foreigners in Busan with first-aid for 24 hours a day.
The center also provides a list of hospitals available for foreigners and a list of doctors
who speak English. Unlike 119 emergency call services for which you don’t need to
press the area code, you must do so when calling 1339 (051. 1339). The 1339 service is
being offered in English, Japanese and Chinese.
(Find more information at www.ps-emc.or.kr.)
2. International SOS
International SOS provides medical assistance, health-care, and security and risk
management services to corporations, governments, and individuals. Founded in 1985 as
AEA International, International SOS now has 6,000 employees, and carries out
Animal hospital
Marine City Animal Hospital
(covers companion animal’s trip to overseas)
Leaders Animal Hospital
Teun Teun Veterinary Hospital
Haeundae Joeun Animal Hospital
www. marinecityah.com(Korean,Eng)
www.leadcare.co.kr
www.pet7555.co.kr
www.drdog119.co.kr
Name Website
051. 747. 7407
051. 701. 7588
051. 621. 7555
051. 746. 7775
Tel
National Health Insurance Homepage
http://www.nhic.or.kr
International SOS
http://www.internationalsos.com
BFIA(Busan Foundation for
International Activities)
http://www.bfia.or.kr
Emergency Medical
Information Center (1339)
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Massage
In Busan, there are not only western-style spas but also various
oriental spas. Korean-style spas have become popular over the
past few years among foreigners. Compared to western-
style spas, oriental spas focus on restoring a balance of
body and mind through the massage process.
Oriental Spa embraces a variety of unique
treatment and healing practices. The
treatments are not only exotic and
aromatic in nature, but are also free
from any harmful chemicals.
Discover your inner fulfillment
with complete pampering spa
treatments and services.
Beauty salon
The level of hairdressing techniques that Koreans
possess is very high. Most hair salons in Korea feature
spacious and comforting interior design and beauty services including scalp massage,
hair, make-up, nail care, etc. For a haircut, Korean customers usually choose a look they
want from a style-book featuring various celebrities. Korean hairdressers are highly
skilled, so they can do a hair cut at almost same as you want.
Enjoy your
beauty and health Services
1st Avenue Hair Salon
Hwamiju Hair Group
Minyohan Hair Vogue
Bellot Hair Salon
Danbal Meori
GK Nampo Branch
Jackson Perm
Jeong Yeong-Ho Hair Com
Jeongeunsil Hair Gallery
Kim Jang-Hun Hair
Meche Hair Castle
Rodeo Hairshop
Name
1F,OrangePlaza,1435,Woo-dong,Haewondae-gu,Busan
Jung Gu, Busan 30-2, 1Ga, Changseon Dong
Gwangbok Dong, Jung Gu, Busan 11-1, 2Ga
3F Kookmin Bank next to Lotte Mart
in Hwamyeong-dong, Busan
#690-3 Gupo 1-dong, Buk-gu, Busan
Daechung Dong, Jung Gu, Busan 37, 2Ga
Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
#36-20 Bupyeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Gwangbok Ro, Jung Gu, Busan 2nd floor,
GS convenience store, 9, 1ga
#7-2 Gwangbok-dong 3-ga, Jung-gu, Busan
Janglim 3 geori, #183-9 Janglim-dong, Saha-gu, Busan
Gwangbok Dong, Jung Gu, Busan 1Ga
Address
051. 747. 6131
051. 246. 8808
051. 256. 9522
051. 337. 3316
051. 337. 8883
051. 246. 4123
051. 805. 1257
051. 254. 7746
051. 242. 3342
051. 245. 7555
051. 264. 0696
051. 245. 1513
Tel
Aroma relax house
BENE City Thai Massage
Busan sports foot massage
Chungdam Thai massage & spa
Clover Aesthetic
Garvin Aesthetic
Gi Jeontong Gyeongragwon
(Meridian Therapy)
Jo Man-Ho Yakson Jiahbwon
(Finger-Pressure Therapy)
King sports massage house
Maekjin Anmajiapwon
Welkin scalp clinic
Wellbeing Sports massage
Yakson Myeongga
Name
Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 27-2, 2Ga
#202 Hyundai Vene City Shopping Center
#1432 Woo-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Donggwang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan Room 202, Ilsin bldg, 2-3, 2Ga
Changsun-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 9-10, 1Ga
Shinchang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 34-1, 1Ga
Gwangbok-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 25, 2Ga
#1382-1 Jung 1-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
#591-13 Jeonpo 2-dong, Busanjin-gu, Busan
Donggwang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 8-3, 1Ga
Bupung-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 44-7, 3Ga
Nampo-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 2nd floor, 1-3, 4Ga
Donggwang-dong, Jung-gu, Busan 15-1, 2Ga
#401 Yeongpoong Ligency #1766-6 Jung-dong,
Haeundae-gu, Busan
Address
051. 247. 4967
051. 744. 0017
051. 255. 0025
051. 242. 0201
051. 247. 7734
051. 246. 9593
051. 747. 0089
051. 805. 1237
051. 245. 3828
051. 241. 7575
051. 244. 6675
051. 247. 1150
051. 747. 6040
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You can also listen to local English radio programs via internet at the following
website : www. Arirang.co.kr
�Three English newspapers are available in Busan
- Korea Herald- www.koreaherald.co.kr
- Korea Times- www.koreatimes.co.kr
- International Herald Tribune (Joongang Ilbo) : joongangdail.joins.com
English (or other foreign) magazines can be found in all major hotels, in major
bookstores or in residential areas where many expatriates reside.
In addition to these magazines, there are also some English magazines printed locally,
which focus on Korean culture and economy or cultural events.
- Korean (articles on Korea and Korean culture) : http://eng.korean.net
- Korea Post (economic magazine) : www.koreapost.com
- Invest Korea Journal (economic magazine) : www.ikjournal.com
- Infomag (economic magazine published by EUCCK) : www.eucck.org
- DynamicBusan (Busan news) : www.dynamic.busan.go.kr
Communication
1. Wired telephone
In case of installing wired telephone in the house
or office, just call No. 100 without local code. If you
are a foreigner, the copies of your passport and alien
registration card are needed and you must pay KRW
60,000 as start-up fee (installation fee included) in addition to monthly service rate of
KRW 5,200.
�For more information : www.kt.com/eng/index.jsp
2. Internet phone
An ideal telephone service equipped with only the upsides of a fixed-line and mobile
phone, the Corporate 070 Internet Phone uses internet lines instead of conventional
telephone lines. It offers calls at about 25% lower than average fixed-line calls together
with the chance to explore the supplementary services.
Media
There are five basic Korean Language TV networks : KBS1, KBS2, MBC, SBS(KNN),
EBS and one English station run by the US military : AFN
If you subscribe to cable TV, you can enjoy more than 50 channels, including foreign
satellite programs from United States, Japan, China, and Europe. Your real estate agency
can often help you with installation (the installation can also be negotiated once you
contract the lease).
In order to watch satellite broadcasting channels, you must install a satellite
broadcasting reception device. The installation varies depending on installation
companies, your TV’s reception system and the shape of the place where the device is to
be installed.
Your real estate agency can often help you with installation (the installation of the
satellite can also be negotiated once you contract the lease).
Companies selling satellite
broadcasting systems:
�Sky Life
Website : www.skylife.co.kr/eng
There are many radio
stations in Korea. AFN radio
broadcasts in English on FM
102.7MHz.
EBS runs an English
program Monday to Friday from
7:00 pm to 8:00pm (Today’s
Magazine) on FM 107.7MHz.
Busan eFM runs 24 hour
English programs all year on FM
90.5MHz
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Bank and Postal Service
1. Bank
�Opening a Bank Account
To open a bank account, a passport and a certificate of alien registration are required.
Personal checks are not used in Korea. You will not receive a check book. Bills are
usually paid electronically by making a direct transfer from your account via the internet
or an ATM machine. Local purchases can be made in three ways: cash, bank checks, or
credit card. Bank checks are issued in standard denominations of KRW 100,000 from all
banks. Larger denominations are available. They are used same as like cash. However,
when you use a bank check, you must show your I.D. card or passport.
Kukmin Bank (KB)
Shinhan Bank
Woori Bank
Korea Exchange Bank
Busan Bank (BS)
Kyungnam Bank
Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK)
CITI Bank
HSBC
SC First Bank Korea
Name
92 branches
41 branches
54 branches
26 branches
1 main office, 216 branches
9 branches
36 branches
8 branches
1 branch
24 branches
Number of banks
www.kbstar.com/
www.shinhan.com/
www.wooribank.com/
www.keb.co.kr
www.busanbank.co.kr/
www.knbank.co.kr/
www.ibk.co.kr/
www.citibank.co.kr/
www.hsbc.co.kr
www.scfirstbank.com/
Website
2. Bank lists in Busan
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�SK : www.skbroadband.com/eng/
�KT : www.qook.co.kr/
�LG : home.uplus.co.kr
3. Cellular phones
It is impossible to use GSM phones in Korea since the country uses the
CDMA technology. This technology is compatible with the USA but
incompatible with the GSM system that is common in Europe and
elsewhere. Many foreigners have therefore to buy a new cellular phone.
�SKT : www.tworld.co.kr/
�KT : www.show.co.kr/
�LGT : mobile.uplus.co.kr/
4. High speed internet
Korea is the country with the fastest internet access in the world. A recent study has
shown that Korea’s download speed is four times faster than the U.S.
�KT : www.qook.co.kr
�SK Broadband : www.skbroadband.com
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2. Postal Services
Post offices are open from 9:00am to at least 6:00pm in most areas. Some offices in
busy business or shopping districts close at 9:00pm. You should then check the operating
hours of the different post office locations on a case-by-case basis. All offices are open on
Saturday mornings and closed on Sundays. Korean post offices also offer banking
services.
�Domestic Mails: There are ordinary mail service
(express, normal) and parcel service (express, normal).
Express mail is delivered the next day after the date of
receipt, and normal mails are usually delivered within 4 days.
You can visit post office for parcel service or you can call them for pick up service.
�International mails: It is divided into Ordinary mails, Parcel service, and Express
Mail Service (EMS). Max. 30kg is possible for the service and the charge is depended on
types, size and weights. When using Daejeo post offce, Gangseo-gu which is a densely
populated district for foreign workers and Busan Gangseo post office, you can more
conveniently take advantage of post office works in which foreigners are related such as
financial transaction, counseling limited items on parcel sending and post office shopping
service as proxy.
Korea Post
http://www. koreapost.go.kr/english
SK Broadband
http://www. skbroadband.com/eng
LG U Plus
http://www. lguplus.com/
KT
http://www. roaming.kt.com/eng/
T world
http://www. tworld.co.kr/
USEFUL WEBSITE
Public Transportation
1. Transportation card (tag)
It is convenient for you to use transportation card if you want to take public
transportation in big cities of Korea. You can take public bus, local shuttle bus and
subway in one transportation card. If you pay by transportation card, you can get 10%
discount than when you pay by cash.
You can buy transportation card at subway station, banks or transportation card
shops near bus stop. Cost for first purchase is KRW 2,000 ~ 6,000 and you can use it by
recharging the card.
2. Public Bus
The Buses running inside Busan and its metropolitan area are classified into 3 types:
General Bus, Express City Bus, Village Bus.
�In addition to these 3 categories of buses, there are also:
- Airport Limousines buses connecting Gimhae Airport to downtown Busan.
- Long Distance Express buses connecting Busan to other cities.
�Busan Dongbu Express Bus Terminal
Website : http://www.dbterminal.co.kr/
Tel : 1688. 9969
�Busan Seobu Express Bus Terminal
Website : http://www.busantr.com/
Tel : 1577. 8301, 051. 322. 8301
3. Subway
Subway is the fastest transportation in complex cities. There are Line 1 and Line 2 in
Busan subway. A section of Line 3 (From Suyeong to Daejeo) is available.
Subway ticket price for 1 section (up to 10km) is KRW 1,100 and 2 section (over
10km) is KRW 1,300 in cash. Tickets are available from both ticket machines and booths
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in the subway. (10% DC on transportation card)
※For detail information, refer to map p.8.
4. Taxi
There are three types of taxi by services; regular, deluxe and call taxi.
�Regular Taxi : Most regular taxies are white cars with taxi cap on the roof. In case
of empty taxi, it is marked Empty in red, and the cap of taxi lights. Base rate is KRW
2,200 for the first 2 kilometers and surcharged for additional distances. (Add. 20% is
charged after midnight)
�Deluxe Taxi : Deluxe taxis are black with a yellow sign on the top. You can use
free car phone service and it is possible to use credit card. Deluxe taxies can be taken at
airports, hotels, and sightseeing places with many foreigners. Base rate is KRW 4,500 for
the first 3 kilometers and surcharged for additional distances.
�Call Taxi : You can use call taxies (regular or deluxe) by making a call to come to
your place without additional charge.
※ Deungdae call : You can pay by credit card and get translation services
(English, Chinese, Japanese, and Russian).
Tel : 051. 600. 1000
Tourism association [without area code 1330 (translation service)]
5. Train (railway)
Korea Train Express (KTX) : Transportation system enables people to reach anywhere
in the country within three hours. There are conveniences such as facilities for the
disabled, phones, FAXs, videos, internet and audios. You can buy tickets from near
station or by internet.
General train : There are two types of general train : Saemaul Train and Mugunghwa
Train. Saemaeul Train is faster than the other and you can use wireless public phone, and
restaurant compartment in the train. Mugunghwa Train has the most extensive lines in
Korea.
6. Airplane
Domestic lines (Seoul, Incheon, Jeju)
�Korean Air : www.koreanair.com
�Asiana Airlines : www.us.flyasiana.com
�Air Busan : www. en.airbusan.com/AB/airbusan/english/
7. Ferry
Lufthansa German Airline
Air France
Japan Airlines(JAL)
Vladivostok Air(VLK)
Air China(CCA)
China Eastern Airlines(CES)
Vietnam Airlines Corporation(HVN)
China Southern Airlines Company Limited(CSN)
Philippine Airlines(PAL)
Thai Airways International Public Co., LTd.(THA)
Northwest(NWA)
TransAsia Airways
Airline
www.luftansa. com
www.airfrance. com
www.kr.jal. com/en
www. vladivostokavia. ru
www. air-china. us
www. csair. com
www. vietnamairlines. co. kr
www. flychinasouthern. com
www. philippineair. co. kr
www. thaiair. co. kr
www. nwa. com
www. patkorea. net
Website
International lines (Europe, Japan, China, Hongkong, etc.)
Pukwan Ferry
Busan�Shimonoseki
New-camellia
Busan�Fukuoka
Beetle
Busan �Fukuoka
Kobee
Busan �Fukuoka
Panstar line
Busan �Osaka
Sea Flower
Busan�Hitakatsua
Section Operation Departure time
95,000~251,000
80,000~180,000
95,000
95,000
125,000~705,000
65,000~73,000
Everyday
Everyday
Everday (winter)
Everday (summer)
Everday (winter)
Everday (summer)
Sun, Tue, Thu
Mon, Wed, Thu,
Fri, Sat, Sun
20 :00
20 :30
09:30, 14:15, 14:30
14:30, 15:00, 15:15
08:30, 10:00
08:30, 10:00
15 :10
09 :40
Fare (KRW)
International Port Terminal
Busan �Seoul
(weekday fare
base for adult)
KTX
Saemaeul Train
Mugunghwa Train
3hours
4hours and 40 minutes
5hours and 30 minutes
47,900 ~ 67,100
39,300 ~ 45,200
26,500
Train Time required Fare (KRW)
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Private Transportation
1. Drive’s license
The international driving license is only valid for one year. If you plan to stay longer,
you will have to apply for a Korean driver’s license.
2. To convert your driver’s license to a Korean driver’s license.
When you have a driver’s license in your home country, the process to convert it into
a Korean driver’s license differs according to your nationality. On reciprocity principle,
people from for example USA, Australia or China are required to take a physical test and
a simple written test (20 questions). People from for example Germany, France, UK or
Japan only need to take the physical test.
In either case, driving test is exempt.
When you apply for a Korean driver’s license, the following documents will be required:
�Korean ID card (Alien card)
�Passport
�3 color photos (3cm x 4cm)
�Official translation of your foreign driver’s license certified by your Embassy
(NB: some Embassies will also provide translation services)
It is usually very quick and you normally get your driving license within one to three hours.
3. To pass your driver’s license in Korea
If you do not have a driver’s license in your home country, you will have to take the
same exams as Koreans.
The first set of tests consists of: physical aptitude test, written test (available in
English, Japanese and Chinese), traffic safety education lessons (3 hours) and a course
driving test.
If you pass the course driving test, a temporary training driver’s license will be issued
and after 10 hours’ driving lessons, you can take the road driving test. If you pass this test
you can then get your driver’s license.
4. To renew the Korean driver’s license
A Korean driver’s license is valid for seven years. You can renew the license three
months in advance of the expiration date (every seven years). A photo, your current
driving license and renewal fees are required.
5. Car purchase
When purchasing a car, ask your company for assistance since the procedure is very
complex and help from a Korean will most likely be needed.
The required documents are the following:
�Alien registration card
�2 Korean guarantors and a certificate of entry for foreigners who do not have an alien card
�A certificate of liability insurance (mandatory insurance)
�Used-cars can also be purchased.
For the purchase of used car, the required documents are the following:
�Car registration
�Transfer contract (legal form) and certificate of the previous owner’s registered seal
�Alien registration card
�2 Korean Guarantors and a certificate of entry for foreigners
�A certificate of liability insurance (mandatory insurance)
3. Major car dealers
Visit a car dealership to purchase a new car.
�Renault Samsung Motor (www.renaultsamsungm.com)
�KIA Motors (www.kiamotors.com)
�Hyundai Motor Company (www.hyundai-motor.com)
�GM Daewoo (www.gmdat.com)
�Mercedes Benz (www.mercedes-benz.com)
�BMW (bmweuro.co.kr)
Busan �Gohyeon
Busan �Okpo
Busan �Jangseungpo
Busan �Jeju (Seolbongho)
Busan �Jeju (Cozy Island)
08:30/10:30/12:30/14:30/16:30/17:45
08:00/12:00/16:00
09:00/10:00/14:00/17:00/18:00
19:00
19:00
1 hour
50 minutes
50 minutes
11 hours
11 hours
121,500
21,000
21,000
43,000~170,000
39,000~170,000
Section Departure time Time required Fare (KRW)
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4. Rental Car
You may not feel the need to purchase a car
after obtaining a driver’s license in Korea.
However, you may need a car for travel or a
business trip. A foreigner who holds a valid
driver’s license can rent a car as long as he or she
meets several requirements below.
�Driver must be over 21 years old.
�Driver must have at least 1 year of driving
experience.
�Driver must hold a valid driver’s license. (Korean/International)
�International driver’s license holder must present a valid passport.
If you meet the above requirements and need more information, visit the web sites of
auto rental companies. Below are some of the car rentals in Korea that provide English
websites.
5. Foreign Automobile Insurance
To indemnify the insured for all sums which the insured shall become legally
obligated to pay as damage because of bodily injury, property damage, own bodily
injury, own damage, uninsured automobile sustained by any person, caused by accident
and arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the automobile.
6. Gas stations
In Busan, there are more than 800 gas stations and normally staffs fill fuel for
customers. There are 3 types of fuel for car; gasoline, diesel and LPG. Usually, gas
stations have 2~10 staffs for service but self-gas station also exists in Busan.
7. English navigation
English navigation systems in your car may help you to find the way through Korea’s
often confusing streets. It supports English and Korean maps with audio guide system.
There are two major brands from Daewoo and Hyundai. EUCCK members chose
Hyundai to be more convenient way of searching addresses.
8. Motocycles
Motorcycles could be good alternative means of transportation since they are relatively
inexpensive and easy to maneuver on the busy roads with heavy traffic. Motorcycles are
easily seen on the roads in Busan. They are mostly used by delivery people or students
commuting to and from school, although some people enjoy motorcycling as a weekend
leisure activity. If you are considering purchasing a motorcycle, you need to get a
motorcycle license first. If the main purpose of purchasing a vehicle lies in long distance
travel or commute on expressways, cars would be a better choice for you because driving a
motorcycle on the expressway is forbidden by law.
Aju Car Rental
Kumho Car Rental
Rits Car Rental
www.avis.co.kr
www.kumhorent.com
www.ritsrentcar.com (korea)
1544. 1600
1588. 2130
1566. 9600
Name Website Tel
Chartis Insurance
Green Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
LG Insurance
Samsung Fire Insurance Co.
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co.
Jeil Fire & Marine Insurance Co.
Shin Donga Fire & Marine Insurance
www.aiggeneral.co.kr
www.green-direct.com
www.lginsure.com
www.samsungfire.com
www.hi.co.kr
www.firstfire.co.kr
www.sdafire.com
02. 2260. 6800
1644. 0114
1544. 0114
1588. 5114
1588. 5656
1566. 8282
1566. 8000
Name Website Tel
Major Non-life Insurance Companies
Driver’s license agency
http://www.dla.go.kr
Busan Transportation Corporation
http://bus.busan.go.kr
Korea National Oil Corporation
http://www.knoc.co.kr/ENG/main.jsp
Encar
http://global.encar.com/global/index.html
Busan Port Authority
http://www.busanpa.com
English navigation
http://www.avl21c.com
http://www.ibiz21.com
USEFUL WEBSITE

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Don’t Miss!! Famous dishes
� Bulgogi : marinated barbecued beef
� Galbi : short ribs of beef
� Dolsot Bibimbap : cooked rice with mixed vegetables, meat, and one egg served in
a hot stone bowl
� Steamed or fried mandu : ravioli-like dumplings stuffed with different kinds of
vegetables and/ or meat
� Udong : Noodle soup made with meat, fish, or shellfish
� Tchigae : Korean stew made with different ingredients such as tubu tchigae, made
with tofu, kimchi Tchhigae, made with kimchi, etc
� Tang : Korean soup made with different ingredients such as samgye tang, made with
ginseng and one small chicken stuffed with rice, Galbi tang, made with beef short ribs, etc
� Gimbap : a sushi-like roll made of cold rice, vegetables and other ingredients,
wrapped in dried seaweed.
� Hweh : a Korean dish made from thinly sliced raw fish. It is served fresh on a
platter along with many other side dishes to balance out the delicacy and texture of
this meal. Unlike the Japanese sashimi, the fish is usually dipped in sweet & spicy
chojang sauce and then wrapped in vegetable leaf wrap.
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FOOD
Korean Food
The most distinctive feature of Korean food is spiciness. The
basic seasonings are red pepper, green onion, soy sauce, bean paste,
garlic, ginger, and vinegar, which can be combined in a variety ways
to enhance special flavors and produce unique tastes.
Korean food is served with an impressive array of side dishes to
be shared. Favorite side dishes are kimchi (cabbage), broiled beef,
fish, and steamed vegetables. Kimchi is the most popular side dish,
served with virtually every meal. It is highly seasoned with red
pepper, garlic, and other spices. Generally, Korean food is largely
made of grains and vegetables and is low in calories and fat.
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Famous restaurants in Busan
There are plenty of nice restaurants in Busan. The following lists are well-known and
EUCCK members’ favorite restaurants.
Explore your Gourmet
There are many places to eat Korean food in Busan :
�Seafood market: As being the port city, Busan is famous for its fresh fish market.
�Hotel restaurants: all major hotels have at least one Korean restaurant offering upscale
Korean food.
�Private restaurants: there are thousands of them all over Busan ranging in price and quality. Some
of them even offer traditional Korean shows (dance, music, and/or songs). The least expensive
restaurants will sell noodles or rice starting for as little as KRW 3,500 (under 2 Euros)
�Street vendors: street vendors can be a good option for tight budgets or for people
interested in sampling different kinds of Korean food. The dishes usually offered by street
vendors are Tteokbogi (rice cakes in a sweet, spicy sauce),
Odeng (boiled fish cakes on a stick), Mandu, Pajeon (large
pancakes made with green onions), and Sundae (sausages
made with pork’s blood and noodles). Other vendors
specialize in dessert type snacks such as Hotteok (small
pancakes filled with sugar and cinnamon), Bungeoppang
(fish shaped cakes filled with white sweet bean paste).
�Styrofoam cuisine: All convenience stores offer cheap
midnight snacks. These shops sell instant noodles or rice,
which can be heated in a microwave oven. Such meals will
cost you around KRW 1,000 making it a cheap and
convenient midnight snack.
� Anga (Pork BBQ restaurant)
Nice modern interior with excellent food and reasonable price.
Tel : 051. 742. 7852
Location : Across from E-mart in Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
� Ye Yi je (Beef restaurant)
Korean traditional cuisine with mouth watering Korean beef and BBQ.
Tel: 051. 731. 1100
Location: 2nd floor on Pale de cz Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
� Sea land (Fish market)
Newly built fish market in Haeundae with modern design serving
Hweh & King crab
Tel : 051. 795. 7200
Location : Near Mipo dock in Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu.
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� Ganga (Indian)
A cosy atmosphere harmonized with the natural beauty of sea in Indian cuisine restaurant
Tel : 051. 740. 6670
Location : Near Haeundae beach in LG Harbour Town, U 1- dong, Haeundae-gu
� Miga Tuna (Japanese Sushi)
Sushi boat style, high end raw fish with great service and interior
Tel : 051. 203. 3350
Location : 527-24 Hadan 2-dong, Saha-gu
� Venezia (Italian)
Italian restaurant that specializes pizza with great terrace
Tel : 051. 702. 9173
Location : Adelis 1st floor in U-dong, Haeundae-gu
� Van Gogh Terrace (Italian)
Italian cuisine restaurant with excellent view of the Haeundae sea
Tel : 051. 741. 3767
Location : Adelis 1st floor in U-dong, Haeundae-gu
� El Olive (Italian)
Fresh mozzarella and homemade tomato sauce on a pizza. Private group room is available.
Tel : 051. 752. 7300
Location : Alongside the Suyeong River in Mangmi-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� D’ Maris
Seafood buffet restaurant with fresh cuisines.
Tel : 1588. 3798
Location : Across Primus Cinema in Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Hello Sushi (Sushi buffet)
Sushi restaurant with European style interior and high quality service.
Tel : 051. 746. 7466
Location : Hyundai benecity B102 in U-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Chungsapo Roasted Clam Street
Street of many roasted clam restaurants serving with noodles and rice.
Tel : 051. 701. 7661
Location : Near Blue beach Hotel in Jung 2-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Gijang BBQ Eel Street
Famous for the fresh eel and grilled BBQ eel.(Gijang gomjang-eo)
Tel : 051. 721. 2934
Location : Sirang ri in Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun.
� Bulgogi Brothers (Beef family restaurant)
Combination of western interior serving tradition Korean dish
Bulgogi with wine or makgeolli
Tel : 051. 743. 2581
Location : Habortown 1st floor in Wu-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Chilgapsan tojong samgyetang
Korean cusine restaurant serving chicken ginseng soup.
Tel : 051. 784. 6636
Location : Near Busan local court in Jaesong-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Ilgwang Raw Fish (hweh) Restaurant
Relish a fresh quality of sliced raw fish.
Tel : 051. 743. 0004, 0504
Location : Near Cheongsapo in Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Haeundae Somunnan Amso Galbijip
(Beef restaurant)
Korean traditional house (Hanok) interior with excellent beef
and service.
Tel : 051. 746. 3333
Location : Near Geumho Hot Spa in Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu.
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Drinks
Local drinks are mostly made from fermented rice, sweet potatoes, or wheat and
include for example: Jeongjong (an expensive variant of rice wine), Soju (a vodka-like
drink made from sweet potatoes) or Takju (a lightly tan drink more commonly refered to
as makgeolli).
These traditional Korean drinks can be enjoyed in traditional Korean drinking
establishments (sul-jip).
There are also several brands of Korean beer, including Hite and Cass.
For those searching for a nice single malt scotch or a tall gin-and-tonic, there are
many bars that have more western drink menus.
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� Todai (Sushi buffet)
American family sushi restaurant with fresh seafood.
Tel : 051. 731. 7000
Location : Centum Imperium Tower 5th, 6th and 13th In U-dong, Haeundae-gu
� The party (Seafood buffet)
Buffet restaurant with good flavor, quality and service.
Tel : 051. 744. 7711
Location : Pale de cz in Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Nampoong (Chinese)
Paradise hotel’s famous Chinese restaurant with great
value of food.
Tel : 051. 749. 2260
Location : Situated in Paraise hotel in Jung-dong,
Haeundae-gu.
� Congee GoGo (Chinese)
Taste of both hot and light from home-made dry red pepper.
Tel : 051. 744. 6788
Location : Across Hyundai Camellia APT in U-dong, Haeundae -gu.
� The PHO (Vietnam)
Fresh vegetable with Vietnamese food.
Tel : 070. 7501. 0055
Location : Near Haewolijeong in Jung dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Taco’s family (Mexican)
Nice hole in the wall with great burritos.
Tel : 010. 5688. 6303
Location : Near Pusan National University in Jangjeon-dong, Geumjeong-gu.
� Monk (Jazz bar)
Tel : 051. 622. 2212
Location : B1 Taeyang Bld., Daeyeon 3-dong, Nam-gu.
� Gecko's bar (Haeundae beach view bar)
Tel : 051. 747. 3069
Location : Pale de cz in Haeundae Beach
� Thursday Party (Freestyle pub)
Tel : 051. 744. 6621
Location : Near Haeundae station in Jung-dong,
Haeudae-gu.
� WaBar (Beer pub)
Tel : 051. 702. 9797
Location : Across Lotte castle in Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu.
� Hurshimchung Brau in Dongnae
Tel : 051. 550. 2345~6
Location : 1st floor in Hur Shim Chung On-cheon-dong,
Dongnae-gu.
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� Charlie’s (Paradise hotel bar)
Tel : 051. 749. 2236~7
Location : B1 main Bld. In Paradise hotel, Jung-dong,
Haeundae-gu.
� O’Kim’s (Westin Chosun Irish Pub)
Tel : 051. 749. 7439
Location : Lobby in Westin Chosun Hotel, U 1-dong,
Haeundae-gu.
� The Red Beard (IZAKAYA Japanese sake)
Tel : 051. 746. 3600
Location : U-dong, Haeundae-gu.

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�To get the detailed access map of Costco store, you can visit their website
www.costco.co.kr
Please note that this store specializes in selling large quantities of products at very
attractive price and it has the largest selection of imported products in Busan.
SHOPPING
Shopping in Busan
Busan offers a large variety of stores to meet all of your shopping needs:
�Large superstores that sell almost anything you need : groceries, electronics, furniture,
clothing, etc. (Emart, Homeplus, Lotte Mart, Costco, Mega Mart)
�Small supermarkets targeting foreigners (Kukje Market) and local Korean supermarkets
�24 hour opened convenient stores (Buy the way, 7 eleven, Family mart, GS25)
�Department stores selling luxurious and imported products (Lotte, Shinsegae, Hyundai)
�Hotel Duty free shops (Paradise hotel, Westin Chosun hotel, Lotte hotel)
�Variety of famous markets (Jagalchi fish market, Busanjin Market)
�Shopping district (Nampo-dong street, Pusan University street)
Guemjung
Munhyun
Sasang
Seobusan
Yeonje
Haeundae
Seomyen
Gaya
Asiad
Jangrim
Mileore
Gamman
Dongnae
Seomyun
Daeyeon
Gwangan
Yeongdo
Seobusan
Centumcity
Haeundae
Geumjeong
Dongnae
Sasang
Saha
Dongnae
Namcheon
Gijang
Gimhae
Moonhyun
Deokcheon
Busan
E. Mart
Home-Plus
Lotte Mart
Mega Mart
Costco
Name
Guseo-dong, Guemjung-gu
Munhyun-dong, Nam-gu
Guebup-dong, Sasang-gu
Gamjeon-dong, Sasang-gu
Yeonsan 2-dong, Yeonje-gu
Jung 1-dong, Haeundae-gu
Bu am-dong, Busanjin-gu
Gaya-dong, Busanjin-gu
Geoje-dong, Yeonje-gu
Jangrim-dong, Saha-gu
Jeonpo-dong, Busanjin-gu
Gamman-dong, Nam-gu
On-cheon-dong, Dongnae-gu
Bu am-dong, Busanjin-gu
Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu
Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu
Bongrae-dong, Yeongdo-gu
U 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
Bugok-dong, Geumjeong-gu
Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu
Jangnim-dong , Saha-gu
Myeongnyun-dong, Dongnae-gu
Namcheon-dong, Suyeong-gu
Ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun
Oe-dong, Gimhae
Moonhyun 3-dong, Nam-gu
370 Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu
Mangmi-dong, Suyeong-gu
Address
051. 606. 1234
051. 609. 1234
051. 329. 1234
051. 310. 1234
051. 860. 1234
051. 608. 1234
051. 718. 1234
051. 890. 8000
051. 500. 8000
051. 466. 2080
051. 922. 5656
051. 609. 8000
051. 559. 8000
051. 605. 8000
051. 637. 2479
051. 756. 2277
051. 419. 8000
051. 319. 8000
051. 709. 8000
051. 532. 2080
051. 580. 7700
051. 668. 2500
051. 329. 2500
051. 603. 2500
051. 550. 6000~1
051. 608. 6000
051. 290. 6000
055. 324. 7301
051. 633. 8405
051. 241. 6000
051. 757. 7100
Tel
1. List of Marts

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2. Kukje Market
Originally formed by Korean War refugees, this market has
grown into Busan's largest foreign market. You can find the best
wholesale prices for clothing, silk, linen, curtains, bags, glasses, and
many imported items.
�Directions : Subway line 1, Jagalchi Station, 10-minute walking
toward Nampo-dong.
3. Busanjin Market
This 87-year-old wholesale market is now fully renovated. It specializes Korean and
western clothes to bedding and lines such as silk and other raw materials for making clothes.
�Tel : 051. 326. 1522 / 051. 646. 7041
�Website : www.busanjinmart.co.kr/
�Hours : 7am~7pm (Close on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month)
�Directions : Subway line 1, Beomil-dong station
4. Shopping mall for foreigners in Choryang
This shopping mall is targeting foreign sailors coming from Egypt, Europe, Canada
and etc. but most of them are from Russia. You can find easily Cyrillic signboards and
thick mustang coats and gloves that remind you of Russia even in summer time.
�Tel : 051. 440. 4064
�Directions : Bus - 35, 22, 52, 2, 43, 59-1, 81, 87, 101, 134, 17, 26, 61, 82
Subway - Subway line 1, Choryang-dong (Exit 7)
�Shinsegae department store is world’s largest department store consist of luxurious
brand shops, sauna facility, ice rink, movie theater and bookshops. They also run
Shinsegae academy where you can learn many activities from cooking to yoga.
websait : www.centumcity.shinsegae.com
Specialized markets - Be a good shopper as a Busanian
1. Jagalchi Fish Market
The market located right next to Busan Harbor composed of two main sections: one
for fresh seafood, another for dried seafood. The name of the area comes from Jagal
(small rocks) and chi (a pure Korean word describing villages next to the seashore).
�Tel : 051. 713. 8000
�Website :
http://www.Jagalchimarket.or.kr
�Hours : Open throughout the
year (Close on last Tuesday of
the month)
�Directions : Subway line 1,
Nampo-dong or Jagalchi Station
Duty Free Shop
Centum City
Bujun dong
Dong nae
Kwang bok
Lotte Dept.Store
Shinsegae Dept. Store
Hyundai Dept. Store
Name
Busanjun-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Bujeon-dong, Busanjun-gu
On-chun-dong, Dongnae-gu
Jungang-dong, Jung-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Beomil-dong, Dong-gu
Address
051. 810. 5000
051. 730. 2500
051. 810. 2500
051. 605. 2500
051. 678. 2500
051. 745. 1615
051. 667. 2233
Tel
2. List of department stores
Lotte Duty Free Shop
Paradise Duty Free Shop
Name
Bujeon-dong, Busanjin-gu
Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
Address
051. 810. 5000
051. 743. 0181
Tel
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5. Haeundae Market
Haeundae market is composed of small
shops that sell daily products such as kimchi,
pork hocks, spicy baked eels and street snacks.
�Tel : 051. 749. 5700
�Hours : 9am. ~ 11pm.
�Directions : Bus - 139, 140, 239, 240,
302, 63, 100, 101-1, 141, 142, 31
Subway - Haeundae Station
(Exit 3)
6. Technos (Busan Electronic Products Market)
Technos is the biggest electronic products complex in Busan & Gyeongnam
province.
�Tel : 051. 809. 0274
�Website : www.busantechnos.co.kr/
�Directions : Subway line 1, Bujeon dong Station, 10-minute walk toward Seomyeon.
7. Jwachun-dong Furniture Street
You can find any furniture like desk, bed, chair and tables even
Korean traditional Jagae (inlaid with mother of pearl) furniture, jar,
box, and pencil cases. Most of the stores have free delivery
services.
�Tel : 051. 638. 3006
�Website : www.bjf92.com
�Directions : Bus - 68, 111-2, 129, 2, 583, 63, 80-1, 99, 10, 43,
1000, 5-1, 81, 82, 83, 93. 1
Subway - Subway line 1, Beomi-dong Station (Exit 7)
8. Gimhae Giant Furniture department store
It is the biggest furniture department store where you can
purchase furniture with reasonable price.
�Tel : 055. 343. 1231
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�Directions : Bus - 583, 54, 88, 63, 83. 1, 83, 169-1, 160, 129-1
Subway - Seomyeon Station
3. Nampo-dong
This place is especially popular with local and international tourists with lots of tourist
attractions to symbolize the city, such as the cinema street PIFF Square in the Theater
District, famous food alleys, and the Jagalchi Seafood Market. You can find any famous
brands and unique vintage shops in Nampo-dong.
�Directions : Bus - 139, 41, 27, 1003, 1003(night), 15, 134
Subway - Subway Line No. 1 and get off at Nampo-dong or Jagalchi station (Exit 1)
Lotte mart
http://www.company.
lottemart.com/main.js
Emart
http://www.emart.shinsegae.com/
Megamart
http://www.home.megamart.com/
Homeplus
http://www.corporate.homeplus.co.kr/
Gimhae Lotte Premium Outlests
http://www.gimhae.lotteoutlets.com/
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Famous Shopping Districts
1. Pusan National University Shopping Arcade
The shopping arcade near Pusan National University is full of excitement. On the
street ranging from the subway station to the university, there are various types of shops
from cheap to luxurious products.
�Directions : Bus - 51-1, 100, 100-1, 144, 51, 1008, 1002, 131, 121
Subway - Subway line 1, Pusan National University station
2. Seomyeon Jiha Sangga (Underground Arcade)
In a 100-m-row shops in the underground of Soemyeon subway station, you can find
up-to-dated fashion items such as clothes, cosmetic, shoes, purse and so on.
Nonghyup Flower Market
Doogu dong Flower Market
Seokdae-dong Flower Market
Name
Eomgung-dong, Sasang-gu
Doogu-dong, Geumjeong-gu 1303
Seokdae-dong, Haeundae-gu
Address
051. 310. 8800
051. 508. 7877
051. 523. 0208
Tel
9. Flower wholesale markets
4. Outlet malls
Haeundae Rodeo Outlet
Haeundae 2001 Outlet
Apple Outlet
Newcore Outlet
Gimhae Lotte Premium Outlet
Name
1774-2, Jung-dong, Haundae-gu
1467-4, Jaw-dong, Haundae-gu
534-1, Gweabeop-dong, Sasang-gu
398-2, Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu
Jangyu-myeon, Gimhae-si
Address
051. 743. 2234
051. 862. 2001
051. 329. 9500
051. 366. 2000
055. 900. 2500
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Sports activities
1. Golf
In Korea, playing golf means a lot when networking with your business clients and
colleagues as well. There are various ways to practice and get on the field in Busan for golfing.
�Golf course
�Screen golf
�Golf exercise facilities
LEISURE
2. Water sports
Korea’s second largest port city Busan is surrounded by 5 beautiful beaches. This
enables and fosters variety of water sports activities.
Dongnae Benest Golf Club
Gaya Country Club
Jeongsan Country Club
Hilton Namhae Golf & Spa Resort
Lotte Sky Hil Gimhae
ASIAD C.C.
Name
San 128, Seon-dong, Geunjeong-gu
San 1, Sambang-dong, Gimhae-Si
San180, Deogam ri, Juchon-myeon, Gimhae-Si
San35-5, Deokwol-ri, Nam-myeon, Namhae-gun
100, Songhyeon ri, Jillye-myeon, Gimhae-Si
San 34-29, Icheon ri, ilgwang-myeon, Gijang-gun
Address
051. 580. 0300
055. 337. 0091
055. 338. 8300
055. 860. 0100
055. 340. 9000
051. 720. 6000
Tel
Grand hotel
Arpina
Sajik
Westin Chosun
Kangseo Sports
Tongdo Aqua Fantasia
California Beach
Spa Vally
Haesu world
Caribbean bay
Haeundae Songjeong Marina
Songjeong Wind surfing School
Busan Sailing Federation
Kims marine
Seaworld dive center
Scuba Max
Swimming
pools
Water Park
Yacht
Scuba diving
Surfing/Wind surfing
/kite surfing
Name
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Sajik 2-dong, Dongnae-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Daejeo 1-dong, Kangseo-gu
Habuk-myeon Yangsan-si
Chungun-dong, Gyeongju-si
Dalsung-gun, Daegu
Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu
Cheo-in-gu, Yong-in-si
Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu
Songjeong-dong, Haeundae-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu
Address
051. 740. 0481
051. 740. 3271~2
051. 500. 2354~5
051. 749. 7488
051. 970. 1253
055. 379. 7000
054. 745. 7711
053. 608. 5000
051. 754. 2009
031. 320. 5000
051. 507. 3489
051. 704. 0664
051. 747. 1768
051. 747. 7705
051. 626. 3666
051. 625. 5100
Tel
Golf Range in Shinsegae department
Centum Golf
Sajik Golf Land
Munhyun BB Golf Club
Seo Dong Golf Club
Name
11F~14F,Shinsegae department, Haeundae-gu
98-5 , Gwangan 1-dong Suyeong-gu
Munhyeon, Nam-gu 212-2
Banyeo-dong, Haeundae-gu
Address
051. 745. 1930
051. 752. 9307
051. 503. 1177
051. 638. 9100
051. 532. 7707
Tel
Comfort Zone
(screen golf games)
Daeyeon Screen Golf club
Huyndae Golf club
Ocean Bridge Golf Zone
Centum Feel Screen Golf
Name
B1 Hyundai BENE CITY Shopping Center Bldg., 1432
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
376-9, Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu
924, Manduck 3-dong, Buk-gu
181-154, Millak-dong, Suyeong-gu
1220, Jaesong-dong, Haeundae-gu
Address
051. 731. 1111
051. 628. 2384
051. 330. 5114
051. 755. 5583
051. 783. 7218
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3. Sports centers
Koreans are very eager to keep in good health and therefore health related industry is
extremely developed.
The First
IAM Fitness
Manhattan
Chicago
Sydney
Yoga world
Hot yoga Korea
14il Dongan
BB Pilates
Kim Gona
Feel Dance Academy
SR Taekeondo
Maple Gym
Star Taekweondo
Yeonseo
Gyeonghee
Hapki-in Dojan
Daehan
Team JT Boxing
Daehan Boxing Club
Haedong Kendo
Saha kendo
Fitness center
Yoga/ hot yoga
Tae Kweon Do
Hapkido
Others
Pilates
Name
B1, Hyundai Benecity arcade in U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Beomcheon dong, Busanjin-gu
Guseo-dong, Geumjeong-gu
Woongjin Cine Art 6th, Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu
Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu
#1001, Centum Bryan Bld. U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Wu dong, Haeundae-gu
Gwangan-dong, Suyeong-gu
Byeoksan Orange Plaza 4th, U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Banyeo-dong, Haeundae-gu
Woosung arcade #201, Geoje-dong, Yeonje-gu
Danggam-dong, Busanjin-gu
Yeonsan-dong, Yeonje-gu
Hakjang-dong, Sasang-gu
#402, Hanchang Plaza, Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu
Hadan-dong, Saha-gu
Address
051. 731. 1111
051. 633. 1944
051. 581. 9711
051. 922. 3333
051. 703. 9112
051. 746. 6262
051. 704. 9966
051. 746. 1443
051. 741. 8865
051. 754. 0182
051. 802. 6444
051. 741. 6008
051. 747. 2341
051. 531. 8747
051. 852. 1213
051. 701. 4792
051. 746. 6999
051. 806. 4484
051. 758. 6560
051. 312. 1091
051. 704. 3994
051. 292. 7769
Tel
Lotte Sky Hil Gimhae
http://www.skyhill.co.kr
Gaya Country Club
http://www.emart.shinsegae.com/
Jeongsan Country Club
http://www.jeongsancc.co.kr/
Gold Green Golf Club
http://www.goldgreen.co.kr/
ASIAD C.C
http://www.asiadcc.co.kr/
Caribbean bay
http://www.everland.com/MultiLanguage/english/
Grand Hotel
http://www.grandhotel.co.kr/english/
Westin Chosun Hotel
http://www.twcb.echosunhotel.com/index_en.asp
Korea Skin-scuba
http://www.skin-scuba.com/
Korea Taekweondo Association
http://www.koreataekwondo.org/KTA_ENG/index.asp
Dongnae Benest Golf Club
http://www.golfsamsung.com/hub/dr/new_main.jsp
USEFUL WEBSITE
Theaters & Concert halls
Culture centers
� Busan Citizen Hall
Providing a cultural platform for the people of the city Busan Citizen Hall is now regarded as
the regional cultural center.
Tel : 051. 630. 5200
Website : www.citizenhall.busan.kr
Direction : Bus - 43, 52, 1000(night), 5-1, 26, 27, 41, 82, 101,
167, 81, 134, 22, 40, 23, 83-1, 108
Subway - Line1, get off at Beomil-dong station(Exit 2), 10-minute walk.
Line2. get off at Munhyun station(Exit1), 5-minute walk.
� Busan Cultural Center
Busan Cultural Center invites music, dance and performances and manages film, exhibition
and convention facilities together with seven performing arts groups including Busan
Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra.
Located in 848-4 Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu
Tel : 051. 625. 8130
Website : www.culture.busan.go.kr
Direction : Bus - 51-1, 68, 134
Subway - Line2. get off at Daeyeon station (Exit3or 5),15-minute walk.
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Movie theaters
General admission tickets are KRW 8,000 and you can get discounts according to
your credit card.
※Cine de chef is modern theater with comfortable couch and snack provided during the movie
� The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts in Busan
Located in Jin-gu dong pyung-ro280
Tel : 051. 811. 0114
Website : www.ncktpab.go.kr
� IBK Jump theater
Located in Grand hotel (B1)
Korean representative cultural brand JUMP is a mixture of
various martial arts and acrobatics such as Tae kwon do &
Tak kyun-Korean traditional martial arts.
Tel : 051. 744. 4885
Website : www.yegam.com/jump/KOR/index.asp(En)
� The Ballerina Who Fell in Love With a B-boy
The story revolves around the budding love of the title characters and is
jam-packed with B-Boy dancing.
Located at the former Eunha Theater in Seomyeon
Tel : 051. 804. 2252
Website : www.bbtheater.co.kr/2009/
�Cultural Center in Busan
Haeundae Cultural Center
Geumjeong Cultural Center
Eulsukdo Cultural Center
Dongnae Cultural Center
Busan Women Cultural Center
Name Address Tel
1458-1, Jwa-dong, Haeundae-gu
481, Guseo 1-dong, Geumjeong-gu
Hadan-dong, Saha gu
Myeongnyun 2-dong, Dongnae-gu
168-2 , Hakjang-dong, Sasang-gu
051. 749. 7651
051. 519. 5651~2
051. 220. 5801
051. 550. 4481
051. 320. 8331~7
Seomyeon
Daehan
Dongnae
Nampo
Asiad
Centumcity
Daeyeon
Busan
Busan Univ.
Dongnae
Centumcity
Sasang
Seomyeon
Haeundae
Nampo-dong
Deokcheon-dong
Hwamyeong-dong
Haeundae
Haeundae
Haeundae
CGV (1544-1122)
Lotte Cinema (1544-8855)
Daeyeong Cinema (1588-8320)
Primus (1544-5522)
Cine de chef (051-745-2880~1)
Megabox (1544-0600)
Name
Nampo-dong, Jung-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Jangjeon-dong, Guemjeong-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
U-dong, Haeundae-gu
Nampo-dong, Jung-gu
Deokcheon-dong, Buk-gu
Hwamyeong-dong, Buk-gu
Haeundae-gu
Shinsegae department store 4th F
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Museum & galleries
Museum &
galleries
� Busan Museum of Art
Subway line 2, get off at Haeundae station, 10-minute walk toward Haeundae Market
� Dalmaji-gil Road
Dalmaji-gil Road is a small walkway on the corner to Songjeong Beach, and boasts beautiful
cherry blossoms and pine trees which are located just beyond Haeundae Beach, on the slope
of Mt.Wausan. The landscape, with the blue sea, sandy seashore and pine trees is beautiful
enough to be the representative place of this area for a long time. This place also has various
art galleries and cafés along the street.
Directions:
Subway line 2, get off at Haeundae station (Exit 1) take city bus No. 100 and get off at
Yeongnam Apt. 10-minute walk toward Haeundae Beach.
Picasso Gallery
Idm Gallery
Haw In Gallery
Korea Art Center
K Gallery
Jeon Hae-young Gallery
Name Address Tel
1147-12, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
1F, 1511-12, Jung-dong, Haeundae-gu
1511-12, Jung 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
3F, 4F, 1491-2, Jung 2-dong, Haeundae-gu
051. 747. 0357
051. 743. 0059
051. 741. 5867
051. 742. 7799
051. 744. 6667
051. 747. 7337
CGV
http://www.cgv.co.kr/
Lotte Cinema
http://www.lottecinema.co.kr/
Megabox
http://www.megabox.co.kr/
Daeyeong Cinema
http://www.daeyoungcinema.com/index.html
Primus
http://www.primuscinema.com/
Cinematheque Pusan
http://www.cinema.piff.org/
Cine de chef
http://www.cinedechef.com/
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Sightseeing in Busan
Busan is well-known for its beautiful natural environment including beaches, hot springs,
and historical reserves in addition to the city's modern tourist attraction such as culture and
entertainment centers. ※For detail information, please see attached map on page 8.
Sightseeing outside of Busan
TRAVEL
� Gyeongju
- Located 65 km from Busan, it was the ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom. Many
historic buildings have been maintained well making it the “museum without walls.”
- Things to see : Bulguksa Temple, Tumuli Park, Gyeongju National Museum, Bomun resort,
California waterpark
- By car or Express bus takes 1 hour.
� Andong
- Located 206 km from Busan, it is a market center for the surrounding agricultural areas and
well known as the center of culture and folk traditions. In every mid October the Andong Folk
Festival is held which is one of the most famous aspects of the village.
- Things to see : The Hahoe Folk Village, Dosan Seowon, Sisadan, Jirye Artists’ Colony,
Bongjeong temple and Andong Icheondong Seokbulsang aka Jebiwon Stone Buddha.
- By car or Express bus takes 3 hours.
� Daegu
- Located 106 km from Busan, it is one of the major cities of the country and is making efforts
to be the center of the fashion and high-tech industries.
- Things to see : Palgongsan, Donhwasa, Pagyesa, Buinsa, Daegu Tower and Daegu National
Museum
� Jeonju
- Located 253 km from Busan, it is an important tourist center famous for Korean food,
historic buildings, sports activities and innovative festivals.
Jeonju Bibimbap, a traditional local food, is well-known across South Korea. There are also several
very popular vegetarian restaurants serving Jeonju style food and pine wine.
- Things to see : Gaeksa, Gyonggi-jeon, Jeondong Catholic Church, National Jeonju Museum and
Sori Art Center.
- By car or Express bus takes 3 hours and 40 minutes.
� Mt. Jiri
- Located 184 km from Busan, it is the highest mountain in the southern region of South Korea.
The mountain rises to 1,915 meters above sea level and is located in a designated national park of
the same name. It is often considered one of the three most important mountains in South Korea
(the mainland highest point), with Mt. Halla and Mt. Seorak being the other two.
- Things to see : Samshinbong, Samseong-gung, Ssanggye Temple, Hwaeom Temple and
Cheonghak-dong Village (Azure Crane Village).
- By car or Express bus takes about 3 hours.
� Geoje Island
- Located 141 km from Busan, it is a city located in South Gyeongsang province, just off the coast
of the port city of Busan. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in Okpo and
Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) in Gohyeon are both located on Geoje Island. The city also offers a
wide range of tourist sites. The city is made up of a numerous beautiful islands.
- Things to see : Oedo, Hallyeo-haesang National Park, Jisim-do and Haegumgang-do
- By car or Express bus takes 3 hours/ by car-ferry takes 40 minutes.
� Tongyeong
- Located 120 km from Busan, it consists of Goseong Peninsula, Hansan Island, Mireuk Island and
other islets. It was formerly known as Chungmu, after
the posthumous name of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. With its
beautiful view, it is also known as Korea’s little Napoli.
- Things to see : Dongpirang Village, Jeseungdang,
Unjudang, Turtle ship replica in Tongyeong Port and
Hansan Island.
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� Seoul
- Located 393 km from Busan, it is the capital and largest city of South Korea. It is one of the
world's top ten financial and commercial centers combined with abundant cultural sights and
reserves.
- Things to see : Gwanghwamun, Gyungbokgung, COEX, Itaewon, Mt. Bukhan, Seoul National
University, Dongdaemun, Namsan Tower, Cheonggye Plaza, Myeongdong, Han River and Insadong.
- By car or Express bus takes 4 hours/ KTX train takes 2 hours 50 minutes/ airplane takes 45
minutes.
� Jeju Island
- Located 300 km from Busan, it is the only special autonomous province of South Korea, situated
on and coterminous with the country's largest island. The island contains the Natural World Heritage
Site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes.
- Things to see : Hallim Park, Olle road, Manjanggul, Sangumburi Crater, Jeongbang Waterfall,
Mt. Halla, Seongsan-ilchulbong, Marado, Yongdu-am and Jeju traditional Museum.
- By airplane takes 50 minutes/ by ferry takes 11 hours.
� Mt. Seorak
- Located 496 km from Busan, it is one of the highest mountain in South Korea located in a
national park near the city of Sokcho. The national park attracts many local and international tourists
all year round.
- Things to see : Seoraksan National Park Entrance, Gwonggeumseong, Sinheung Temple,
Ulsanbawi, Biryong Waterfalls, Valley of a Thousand Buddhas and Heundeulbawi.
� DMZ Zone
- Located 546 km from Busan, the Korean Demilitarized Zone is a strip of land running across the
Korean Peninsula that serves as a buffer zone between North and South Korea.
- Things to see : Bridge of No Return, Korea’s Freedom Building, Joint Security Area, Camp
Bonifas, United Nations Command Security Battalion, Panmunjom, First~Third Tunnel and Military
Demarcation Line.
※To visit this site you must book through a travel agency.
� Gangneung
- Located 444 km from Busan, it has many good tourist attractions like Jeongdongjin beach.
Jeongdongjin is also one of the famous tourist attractions in Korea. This beautiful area has been
chosen as many Korean movie and drama setting.
- Things to see : Ojukheon Museum, Gangneung Municipal Museum, the birth house of
HeoNanseolheon, the birth place of Yul Gok , Jeongdongjin, Gyeongpodae and Seongyojang,
� Chuncheon
- Located 402 km from Busan, it lies in the northeast of the country, located in a basin formed by
the Soyang River and Han River. It is now a popular destination among East Asian tourists as it was
featured in the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata. It is where the resort island of Namiseom is
located. Moreover, it is famous for its "dak galbi" Korean chicken ribs.
- Things to see : Gangchon Resort, Jungdo Resort, Gugok Falls, Animation Museum and Jipdarigol Park.
� Muju Ski resort
- Located 237km from Busan, its’ winter sports facilities are globally recognized and widely
acclaimed by ski and snowboard experts. The setting for 1997 Winter Universiade (The World
University Winter Games), 22 slopes Ski/snowboard slopes (3 beginners, 7 intermediates, 6
advanced 6 experts) with 14 lifts and 1,025,993㎡ in size.
- Facilities : Korean & Western restaurant, Buffet restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Bakery Delicatessen
and New York Hotdog.
- By car it takes 3 hours.
Muju ski resort
http://www.mujuresort.com/
Busan Tour
http://www.busancitytour.kr/
Life in Korea
http://www.lifeinkorea.com
Dynamic Busan
http://etour.busan.go.kr
Korean Tourism Corporation
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr
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A Lucky Adventure
- “ Yes Please!”
I was fortunate that when my
company asked me in December
2008 if I wanted a secondment to
our Korean office in Busan I had
already visited Korea before.
However, this was just for business
meetings with the various shipyards
and I had only stayed in local hotels
for a few days at a time. I quickly
realised that I really knew very little
about the people, country and what it
would be like to actually live here!
My research began on the internet
and this provided information on the weather, tourist attractions,
people and the history of the country. Our company’s Korean
office sent me ‘Life in Busan - A Guide for Foreign Residents’
produced by the Busan Metropolitan City. This was a good
reference guide that covered other aspects about living in Busan. I
had a business trip coming up to Korea in February 2009 and
before I agreed to my secondment(which would begin in April),
my company allowed me to bring my wife on the trip to see Busan
for herself. This trip was very useful as through the Busan
International Women’s Association (BIWA) we managed to meet
and talk to a number of other couples who lived here and look at
possible areas to live in around Busan.
When I arrived in April I stayed in the Novotel (Haeundae) for
2 weeks and our company arranged an agent to show me available
apartments in the various areas of Busan. My wife, who had a job
in the UK, would not be joining me until August. Therefore, I sent
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by yourself be warned that the procedures change regularly and
those published on the internet or in booklets are not always the
latest ones.
Travelling on the subway is fast and convenient with all signs
and ticket machines having English language options. Buses are
more of a challenge but once mastered, they are similar to the
subway especially with the payment tags (that can also be used on
the subways and for tunnel and bridge tolls).
The Korean post service is very efficient and like in the banks
there is always someone who can assist in English. It takes about
10 days for normal post to and from Europe.
We do not have children here and so do not have to use the
local education facilities but the main Busan foreign schools (BFS -
Busan Foreign School and BIFS - Busan International Foreign
School) are very popular and of an excellent standard. Our
friends who have children here find the facilities and activities for
children very good.
In December 2009 our sons (aged in their mid 20s) came to
visit us and enjoyed the trip so much that they are returning in
September 2010. The extensive night life and club scene is great
and safe for young people even if they do not speak Korean. The
close proximity and short air links to Japan and China make
visiting these countries easy during a stay in Busan.
her pictures of the best apartments and we agreed to an apartment
in the Pale De Cz in Haeundae. Whilst this was a subway or car
trip away from the company offices near Busan Station it looked
like the best area to live in. We find this location and apartment
excellent and can thoroughly recommend both.
Almost all apartments have cable TV with high speed internet.
The cable TV channels have a lot of US programmes in English as
well as foreign channels. The internet is very good for ‘Skype’ and
internet phone calls which make calling home easy and cheap-just
remember the time difference - we have clocks showing the time at
home as well as here in Busan to make sure we do not get it
wrong!. We arranged for utilities (electricity, water and gas) to be
billed to my company’s Korean office and this was very easy. We
also had a water cooler delivered (that also provides hot water for
coffee and tea) for the apartment and this is very convenient with a
monthly delivery of full bottles and a collection of the empty ones.
On arrival, setting up a Korean bank account was easy with the
help of our Korean office staff. The cost of living here is not
expensive and certainly cheaper than in the Seoul area. Getting a
Korean mobile is essential and was again easy with a little help -
only certain phones are available to foreigners! Obtaining a
Korean driving licences, visa and alien registration card was easy
with an agent appointed by my company. If you try and do these

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