1. Introduction to the Office of International Affairs

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Ⅰ. Organizations of KNU ··· 1

1. Introduction to the Office of International Affairs ··· 1

2. Organizations of Chuncheon Campus ···· 1

Ⅱ. Academic Schedule ··· 3

1. Academic Calendar ··· 3

2. Terms ··· 4

3. Payment and Refund of Tuition Fee ··· 5

4. Campus Scholarships ··· 6

5. External Scholarships ··· 7

6. Course Registration ··· 7

7. Course Evaluation & Grades Check ··· 8

8. Korean Proficiency Test (Level Test) ··· 9

9. TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) ···· 9

10. Free Korean Courses ··· 11

11. Free E-learning Websites (Korean Version) ··· 11

Ⅲ. Campus Life ··· 12

1. Student ID Card Issuance ··· 12

2. Certificate Issuance ··· 12

3. Campus Dormitories ··· 13

4. Library ··· 14

5. Fitness Center ··· 15

6. Health Center (On campus) ··· 15

7. Gender Equality Center ··· 15

8. On-Campus Facilities ··· 16

9. List of Student Clubs and Societies ··· 17

Ⅳ. Immigration Office ··· 19

1. Location of Chuncheon Immigration Office ··· 19

2. Alien Registration ··· 19

3. Visa Extension ··· 19

4. Reporting for a Part-time Job ··· 20

5. Consultations on Immigration Affairs ··· 22

Ⅴ. Support for International Students ··· 23

1. Buddy Program ··· 23

2. Tutoring Program ··· 23

3. Korean Family Mentoring Program ··· 23

4. Lounges (Global Room / P&S Lounge) 23 5. Korean Culture Experience Events ··· 23

6. Foreign Student Unions ··· 24

7. Social Web Community ··· 24

Ⅵ. Adapting the Korean Life ··· 25

1. Counseling Center for International Students ··· 25

2. The General Cost of Living in Korea ···· 25

3. Types of Accommodations, Cost, Advantages & Disadvantages ··· 26

4. How to Move ··· 27

5. How to Reach Chuncheon After Arriving in Korea ··· 27

6. Chuncheon Intra-city Bus ··· 28

7. Subway ··· 29

8. Taxi ··· 29

9. Insurance ··· 29

10. Nearby Hospitals ··· 30

Ⅶ. Useful Information about Life in Korea 32 1. Waste Disposal ··· 32

2. High-speed Internet ··· 32

3. Cell Phone ··· 32

4. Postal Services (Overseas) ··· 33

5. Parcel Services (Domestic) ··· 33

6. Shopping Malls ··· 33

7. Main Contact Numbers ··· 33

8. Campus Map ··· 34

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Administration (033-250-) Colleges (033-250-)

Campus Phone Guide 6114 College of Business Administration 6102, 6103

Registrar's Office Academic Affairs 6024, 6021

College of Engineering 6202, 6203 College of Agricultural &

Life Science 6402, 6403

Office of Academic Affairs

Courses, Credits 6011~6016

College of Animal Life Science 8602, 8603 Graduate School 6093

Certificate Issuance 8272 College of Law 6102, 6103

Univ.-Industry Collaboration

Univ.-Industry Research

Planning 6085, 6086 College of Education 6602, 6603

Univ.-Industry Research

Support 6083~6088 College of Social Sciences 8102, 8103

Office of Student Affairs

Student Supports 6031, 6032 College of Forestry & Environmental

Science 8702, 8703

Community Service 6051 College of Pharmacy 8602, 8603

Scholarship 6033, 6034 College of Art and Culture 8702 8703

Name Position / Responsibilities Tel(033-) Email

(@kangwon.ac.kr)

Sung Ja Cho J.D. Dean 250-7105 intn

Hyun Uk Kim Director 250-7106 intn

A Te ma

Choi Ryeong GKS Scholarship Program 250-7192 intn

Seung Yeon (Tony)

Won Exchange Professor Program 250-7193 intn1947

Min Hee Park Team of Admission for

International Student 250-7194 enter

Seung (Liam) Jeon International Students Admission

(Chinese) 250-6985 enter

B Te ma

Jin Hee (Jinny)

Jang International Relations Exchange

Program 250-6989 intn

You Jung (Sally)

Kim Dual Degree, Exchange Program

(Asian Section) 250-6986 intnknu

Ⅰ. Organization of KNU

1. Introduction to the Office of International Affairs

ⓐ Location : TaeBaekKwan, 4th floor

ⓑ Hours of Operation : Mon - Fri, 9 AM to 6 PM (Lunch 12:00-13:00) ⓒ Organization

2. Organizations of Chuncheon Campus

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Employment Support 6035, 6036 College of Medicine 8802, 8803 Support Center for Students

with Disabilities 6031 College of Biomedical Science 7601, 7602

Administration (033-250-) Colleges (033-250-)

Workforce Development Center

Career & Life Counseling

Center 8054, 7210 College of Humanity 8102 8103

Enrollment

Management Division Enrollment Management 6041, 6045 College of Natural Sciences 8402, 8403 Office of Planning

&Coordination

Planning&coordination 6061~6063 College of IT 6201~4

Evaluation 6066~6067 Division of Sport Science 6780

Office of External Affairs&cooperation

Promotional 7006, 7007 Division of Biotechnology &

Bioengineering 6401~6403

External Affairs&cooperation 6052, 6070 College of Veterinary Medicine 8201

Secretariat

(Vehicle Enrollment) 7012, 7013 Students Unions/Welfares(033-250-)

Finance Department 7054, 7055 Students Union 6099

Central Library

Library 8009, 8010 Clubs Association 7310

Information Service Center 8019 Newspaper Division 7174, 7176

Reading Certification for

Graduation 8013 Broadcast Division 7178

Central Museum 8077 Athletic Division 7184

Central Computerized Information Center

Office of Administration 7703 Baek-Ryung Art Center 7201 System Information Security

Department 7711,7712 Office of Seoul Center 02-754-0750 IT Training Certification

Center 7719 Life & Cooperative Union 7411

Dormitory 8073, 8052 Campus Bookstore

(ChunJi Hall) 7356

Center for Teaching

& Learning

Teaching & Learning

Support 7181 Stationary (ChunJi Hall) 7358

Educational Media

Production 7179 Copy Shop (ChunJi Hall) 7337

E-learning 7161 Copy Shop (60th Anniversary Memorial

Hall) 7791

Language Training Institute 7152 Shin-Han Bank, KNU Branch 7354

Public Health 8091 Post Office, KNU Branch 7355

Reserve Regiment 7020, 7801 Simple Library 6097

ROTC 7301 Blood Donation House 253-5551

Gender Equality Center 7502 KNU Hospital 258-2000

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Month Date Contents

February

ㆍ18(Tue)-21(Fri) ㆍCourses Registration for Spring Semester ㆍ21(Fri)-27(Thu) ㆍTuition Fee Payment

ㆍ21(Fri) ㆍGraduation Ceremony

ㆍ28(Fri) ㆍMatriculation Ceremony March ㆍ3(Mon) ㆍSpring Semester Begins

ㆍ5(Wed)-7(Fri) ㆍAdditional Course Registration for Spring Semester ㆍ14(Fri) ㆍAnnouncement of Official Classes Plan for Students April ㆍ7(Fri)-14(Fri) ㆍQualification Examination Period for Graduate Students

ㆍ26(Fri) ㆍForeign Language Test (Qualification Exam. for Graduate Students)

May

ㆍ5(Mon) ㆍChilderen's Day (Holiday) ㆍ6(Tue) ㆍBuddha's Birthday (Holiday)

ㆍ7(Wed)-9(Fri) ㆍRegistration Period for Summer Session Courses ㆍ14(Wed)-21(Wed) ㆍRegistration Period for Minor Studies

ㆍ15(Wed) ㆍTeacher's Day

ㆍ23(Fri)-28(Fri) ㆍSummer Session Course Registration

June

ㆍ3(Tue)-27(Fri) ㆍSpring Semester Courses Evaluation Period ㆍ4(Wed) ㆍLocal Election (Holiday)

ㆍ5(Thu) ㆍSelf-study Period (No Classes) ㆍ6(Fri) ㆍMemorial Day (Holiday) ㆍ9(Mon)-13(Fri) ㆍMake-up classes

ㆍ14(Fri) ㆍUniversity Anniversary Day ㆍ18(Wed)-27(Fri) ㆍGrading

ㆍ20(Fri) ㆍEnd of Spring Semester; Last Day of Term-end Examination ㆍ26(Thu) ㆍSummer Session Courses Begin

July

ㆍ2(Wed)-7(Mon) ㆍSpring Semester Grades Announcement ㆍ15(Tue) ㆍGrades Confirmation

ㆍ16(Wed)-25(Fri) ㆍFall Semester Courses Plan Announcement ㆍ16(Wed)-28(Mon) ㆍSummer Session Courses Evaluation ㆍ22(Tue)-28(Mon) ㆍSummer Session Courses Grading ㆍ22(Tue) ㆍSummer Session Courses End

August

ㆍ11(Mon)-14(Thu) ㆍFall Semester Preliminary Course Registration ㆍ15(Fri) ㆍLiberation Day (National Holiday)

ㆍ19(Tue)-22(Fri) ㆍCourses Registration for Fall Semester ㆍ25(Mon)-29(Thu) ㆍFall Semester Tuition Fee Payment

ㆍ25(Mon)-30(Fri) ㆍLeave of Absence and Readmission Registration

ㆍ29(Fri) ㆍGraduation Ceremony; Temporary Classes Plan for Students

September

ㆍ1(Mon) ㆍBegin of Fall Semester

ㆍ3(Wed)-5(Fri) ㆍAdditional Course Registration for Fall Semester ㆍ8(Mon)-10(Wed) ㆍChuSeok (National Holiday)

ㆍ12(Fri) ㆍAnnouncement of Official Classes Plan for Students ㆍ23(Tue)-25(Thu) ㆍDae-Dong-Je (University Festival)

October

ㆍ3(Fri) ㆍFoundation Day (National Holiday) ㆍ9(Thu) ㆍHangeul Day (National Holiday) ㆍ10(Fri) ㆍSelf-study Period (No Classes)

Ⅱ. Academic Schedule

1. Academic Calendar

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November

ㆍ5(Wed)-7(Fri) ㆍApplication Period for Winter Session Courses

ㆍ12(Wed)-20(Thu) ㆍApplication Period for Double Major/Combined Major/Minor ㆍ20(Thu)-22(Sat) ㆍInterview for Admission (No Classes)

ㆍ25(Tue)-28(Fri) ㆍRegistration for Winter Session Courses

December

ㆍ8(Mon)-17(Wed) ㆍMake-up Classes

ㆍ9(Tue)-30(Tue) ㆍFall Semester Courses Evaluation Period ㆍ19(Fri)-30(Tue) ㆍGrading

ㆍ24(Wed) ㆍLast Day of Fall Semester ㆍ25(Thu) ㆍChristmas (Holiday)

ㆍ29(Mon) ㆍWinter Session Classes Begin

January

ㆍ2(Fri) ㆍNew Year Kick-off Ceremony

ㆍ5(Mon)-9(Fri) ㆍFall Semester Grades Announcement

ㆍ8(Thu)-16(Fri) ㆍSpring Semester Courses Plan Announcement ㆍ16(Fri) ㆍFall Semester Grades Confirmation

ㆍ16(Fri)-27(Tue) ㆍOn-line Course Evaluation (Winter Session) ㆍ22(Thu) ㆍWinter Session Classes End

ㆍ22(Thu)-27(Tue) ㆍWinter Session Classes Grading February ㆍ24(Tue) ㆍGraduation Ceremony

ㆍ27(Fri) ㆍFreshman Matriculation

Terms Information

Course Registration Before the start of the semester, students must register for the classes that they want to take.

Course Evaluation At the end of each semester students are required to provide evaluation of their professor’s lectures.

Winter/Summer

Session Courses Classes are conducted for about a month during vacation periods to enable students to fill up the required credits.

Leave of Absence

(Application) Permission for leave of absence is available on need basis, during the semester term.

(Leave of absence must be within 15 days.) Readmission

(Application) Permission for readmission to school will be given after the period of leave of absence.

Academic Probation Academic probation will be given for the students who receive an average grade of less than 1.75. (This may cause disadvantage for visa extension.)

Expulsion Student will be expelled from the university if he/she receives 3 official warnings for misconduct or if he/she does not pay the tuition fee in due time.

Withdrawal Depending on the student's will, he/she can withdraw his/her admission from the university.

Transfer of Major

Students must have a permission from the academic staff if he/she wants to change his/her major of study.

Double

Majors/Minors In addition to the student's original major, student may take courses from another major. This is mandatory for the completion of double majors.

2. Terms

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Admission Unit College Tuition (Unit=KRW)

(Inclusive of Admission Fee) Notes

Undergraduate Admission

College of Humanities 1,877,000 College of Science 2,265,000 College of Engineering 2,383,000 Division of Sport Science 2,383,000 College of Medicine 2,371,000

Graduate Admission

College of Humanities 2,199,000 College of Science 2,695,000 College of Engineering 2,804,000 Division of Sport Science 2,858,000

College of Medicine 3,197,000 ~ 4,267,000

3. Payment and Refund of Tuition Fee

[Finance Department, Administration Center 2nd floor, 250-7054]

ⓐ. Overseas Remittance

Bank Account

· Bank Name : SHINHAN BANK

· Bank Address : 1 Kangwondahak-gil, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do, 200-701 Republic of Korea

· Swift Code : SHBKKRSE

· Branch Name : Kangwon National University Branch

· Account Number : 713-01-140180

· Account Name : Kangwon National University

※ When you pay a tuition fee, please write down your tuition fee number and your full name.

ⓑ. Domestic Payment

For domestic payment, first get access to KNU portal and print out the tuition fee bill.

Then, make the transfer from a personal account or through a visit to the bank.

※ Information regarding printing out the tuition bill is available at the portal manual.

ⓒ. Split Pay Request

If a student finds difficulty to pay the tuition fee all at once, he/she can apply for a request to split the payment over three times.

※Information regarding paying in installments is available at the portal manual.

ⓓ. Tuition Fees

<2014 Present>

ⓔ. Refund Policy

Withdrawal Date Admission Fee Tuition Fee School

Association Fee

Before the semester starts Full refund Full refund Full refund

1^stday of class–30^thday No refund 5/6 refund 5/6 refund

31^st–60^thday No refund 2/3 refund 2/3 refund

61^st–90^thday No refund 1/2 refund 1/2 refund

91^stday~onwards No refund No refund No refund

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Student Classification Benefits Remarks

Freshmen

Undergraduate Students

·Students with a TOPIK score of level 4 or higher at the time of application will be exempted from 50% of the school association fee, class tuition fee and admission fee.

·Students with a TOPIK score of level 5 or higher at the time of application will be fully exempted from admission fee.

Graduate Students

50% exemption from school association fee in the first semester

·Two-thirds exemption from school association fee for students from KNU sister universities.

All new students KNU sister

university student

· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption and support for living expenses)

With recommendation

of their academic advisor

· ACES-KNU (Full tuition fees exemption and support for living expenses)

With recommendation

of KNU sister university president

Enrolled Students

Undergraduate Students

Benefits for students who took 12 credits or more in their previous semester with a of G.P.A of 2.5 or higher and passed at least TOPIK level 4

①Top 1%: Full registration fee exempted.

②Top 5%: 100% school association fee exempted.

③Top 10%: 50% school association fee exempted.

④Top 30%: Class tuition fee exempted

Excellent Students

· Department scholarship (Excellent Students, Scholarship Level A, Scholarship Level B)

Based on departments’

rules and regulations

Graduate Students

· Completed 6 credits in the previous semester with G.P.A of 3.5 or higher: 50% school association fee exemption

· BEST-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, insurance and support for living expenses)

With a recommendation

of student’s academic advisor

4. Campus Scholarships

On campus scholarships are available based on the criteria provided below. More information on the scholarship selection is available at the university website.

※ Note: ACES-KNU, BEST-KNU, GKS scholarships are only available for freshmen applicants.

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· ACES-KNU (Full tuition fee exemption, insurance and support for living expenses)

With a recommendation

of KNU's sister university president

GKS Undergraduate/

Graduate Students

· Full tuition fee, living expenses and air fare provided by Korean Government

National Institute for International

Education (KNU is the commission University)

5. External Scholarships

The number of applicants and application date for external organization scholarships are subject to change. Please check the website of each organizations for updates.

Benefactor Eligible Applicant Application Date

National Institute for International Education - Undergraduate

Scholarship Program

Sophomore, Junior and Senior students

Refer to the notice posted in January each year on

the website (www.niied.go.kr) Overseas Korean Foundation Overseas Koreans : Citizens or

permanent residents of the country

3-5 Months prior to the beginning of the semester

KEB Global Scholarship Undergraduate students March

Samsung Dream Scholarship

Foundation Prospective Undergraduate

students Mid. Jan ~ Mid. Feb

Daewoong Foundation Undergraduate and graduate

students March

6. Courses Registration

ⓐ. Weekday Timetable (9:00AM ~ )

Day of the Week Undergraduate Graduate

Mon, Thu 75 Minutes / Each Class

50 Minutes / Each Class Tue, Wed, Fri 50 Minutes / Each Class

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ⓑ. Credit Requisites for Graduation (undergraduate students)

Credits Application Criteria Dream-Design

Consultation Notes

130 credits 18 credits 18.5 credits

College of Medicine College of Engineering

150 credits 21 credits 21.5 credits College of

Education

160 credits

22 credits (*In College of Pharmacy, it should be

up to 25 credits)

22.5 credits (*In College of Pharmacy, it should be

up to 25.5 credits)

College of Pharmacy College of

Veterinary Medicine

College of Engineering Department (5

years) ※ Students with previous G.P.A of 3.75 or higher will be awarded with 3 extra credits.

Students with academic probation in previous semester will be penalized with 3 credits.

ⓒ. Course Registration

Students should thoroughly check the class schedule, syllabus, course outline before registering

※ Information regarding registration is available on portal manual

7. Course Evaluation and Grades Check

Students are required to provide evaluation on the courses undertaken during the semester, prior to checking informal grades.

Undergraduate Graduate

Grade Credit Score Grade Credit Score

A+ 4.5 95~100 A+ 4.5 95~100

A0 4.0 90~94 A0 4.0 90~94

B+ 3.5 85~89 B+ 3.5 85~89

B0 3.0 80~84 B0 3.0 80~84

C+ 2.5 75~79 C+ 2.5 75~79

C0 2.0 70~74 C0 2.0 70~74

D+ 1.5 65~69 F 0 0~69

D0 1.0 60~64 I Evaluation

Reserved -

F 0 0~59 P Pass -

FA Fail -

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Exam Korea The Americas, Europe,

Africa Asia, Oceania Remarks

33rd Exam 1.19(Sun) Korea Only

34th Exam 4.20(Sun) 4.19(Sat) 4.20(Sun)

35th Exam 7.20(Sun) Korea Only

36th Exam 10.12(Sun) 10.11(Sat) 10.12(Sun)

37th Exam 11.23(Sun) Korea Only

8. Korean Proficiency Test (LEVEL TEST)

[Department of Korean Language and Literature, College of Humanity #1, 250-8120]

All foreign students (except exchange students) are required to undertake the Korean Proficiency Test.

Undergraduate students are required to complete Korean Ⅲ course, whereas graduate students should pass Korean Ⅱ.

(Depending on the result of the level test, student might be exempted from taking the classes) ⓐ. Examination Day : conducted twice within two weeks after the start of each semester.

(Students should choose only one examination date)

ⓑ. Examination Subjects : Reading, Writing and Interview in Korean

ⓒ. Available Courses (3 Credits required but not counted for graduation requirements)

Undergraduate Graduate

1st semester 2nd semester 1st semester 2nd semester

High Korean Ⅲ

or Koreanology Exemption Exemption

(Applicants can take the courses)

Exemption (Applicants can take

the courses)

Mid Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅲ

or Koreanology Korean Ⅱ Exemption

Low Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ Korean Ⅰ Korean Ⅱ

※ Having completed one semester, a student is required to take another Korean Proficiency Test (Level Test), the result will determine whether he/she should take another course or can be exempted form taking the class.

9. TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

From semester 1 of 2011, passing TOPIK　level 4 or higher is one of the requirements for graduation. (This rule applies to both undergraduate and graduate students)

ⓐ. Examination Schedule

ⓑ. Level and Assessment Area of the Test 1) Test Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced 2) Level 1~6 <On a scale of 1 to 6>

3) Assessment area: <Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, Listening, Reading>

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Current After Reform

Type of exam Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)

Exam levels scale

TOPIK Beginner (1-2 level) TOPIK I (1-2 level) TOPIK Intermediate (3-4 level)

TOPIK Advanced (5-6 level) TOPIK II (3-6 level)

Evaluation areas

Test of Proficiency in Korean TOPIK I TOPIK II

- vocabulary and grammar (30 questions) - writing (4-6 supply type questions, 10

multiple choice question) - listening (30 questions)

- reading (30 questions)

※ same for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level

- reading (40 questions) - listening (30

questions)

- reading (50 questions)

- listening (50 questions)

- writing (4 questions) Total number

of questions

Each level 104-106 questions 70 questions 104 questions 312-318 questions in total 174 questions in total

Points Each level 400 points 200 points 300 points

∘Test schedule and Point distribution (Old TOPIK)

First period Second period Total

Area Vocabulary,

Grammar Writing Listening Reading 4 areas

Type Multiple-choic e question

Short answer or essay question

Multiple-choic e question

Multiple-choic e question Number of

questions 30 4~6 10 30 30 104~106

Point

distribution 100 60 40 100 100 400

∘Test Criteria for Pass and Fail (Old TOPIK)

Rank Level Pass (Average) Fail (At least in one

section) Notes

Beginner Level 1 50 points or higher Lower than 40 points

Level 2 higher than 70 points Lower than 50 points

Intermediate Level 3 50 points or higher Lower than 40 points Level 4 higher than 70 points Lower than 50 points

Advanced Level 5 50 points or higher Lower than 40 points

Level 6 higher than 70 points Lower than 50 points

∘New TOPIK exam format will be held starting from 20 July 2014.

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distribution (each 180 minutes) (100 minutes) (180 minutes)

Pass/Fail Criteria

- decided on the previously set level limit score

- in each testing area reaching a fixed lowest score limit is necessary

- decided on total score - abolition of a fixed lowest score limit

※ For more information, visit the website http://www.topik.go.kr, or contact to 02-3668-1331.

10. Free Korean Courses

KNU Baekryung Volunteers are running free Korean courses to help foreign students learn Korean and understand Korean culture.

ⓐ. When : Beginning/end of each semester (March, July, September, January) ⓑ. Level : Beginner / Intermediate

ⓒ. Contents : Speaking Korean, Korean Culture Experience ⓓ. Contact : Yoo KyeongJoo, klear811@gmail.com

11. Free E-learning Web Site(Korean Version)

Institution (Free) Website (Phone number) Notes

ㆍNational Institute for

International Education www.kosnet.go.kr (02-3668-1300)

ㆍKBS world.kbs.co.kr/learn_korean/lessons/e_index.htm ㆍOverseas Koreans

Foundation www.teenkorean.net

ㆍThe International Korean

Language Foundation www.glokorean.org

ㆍPai Chai University w2.pcu.ac.kr/~eckfl/korean2/main2.html

ㆍSo Gang University korean.sogang.ac.kr

ㆍHankuk University of

Foreign Studies builder.hufs.ac.kr/user/hufskoreaneng/index.html ㆍE-learning Campaign for

Multi-cultural Families ecamp.kdu.edu

ㆍMigrant's Network TV www.mntv.net (02-6900-8216)

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Ⅲ. Campus Life

1. Student ID Card Issuance [Office of Student Affairs, NaRae Hall 2nd floor, 250-6031]

KNU student ID card provides a convenient on-campus as well as off-campus support to students through its multi-functional properties including: ID card, banking and debit card, rechargeable transportation card (T-money), access to campus buildings, etc.

ⓐ. How to issue a student ID card

First, visit the Chuncheon Immigration Office and apply for an alien registration card.

After issuance visit the Shinhan Bank, KNU branch with your passport, a photo (3cmX4cm), and the alien registration card. Student ID card will be issued within 2 weeks of application.

※ For more information, contact Shinhan Bank call center. (☎.1577-8380, Foreign Language Service) ⓑ. How to re-issue a student ID card

If you lose the card, report the missing card immediately to Shinhan Bank and Security Company (SECOM).

1) ID card : Office of Student Affairs (☎033-250-6031)

2) Banking : Call Shinhan bank(☎1577-8380 or 033-257-8715) or visit Shinhan Bank in KNU with an alien registration card and passport.

※ Any unauthorized use of the lost card is strictly prohibited.

2. Certificate Issuance [Office of Academic Affairs, NaRae Hall 1st floor, 250-8272]

Office of Academic Affairs, located in NaRae Hall 1st floor, issues the Certificate of Issuance.

There are two versions : Korean and English. Students may apply for issuing the certificate by: in-office visit, e-mail or post-mail. Certificates can be issued by an automatic certification dispenser in NaRae Hall 1st floor, 60th Anniversary Hall 2nd floor. Fee for issuing the Korean version is 300 won, English version is 600 won.

ⓐ. Types of Certificate

Certificate of registration / Transcript / Proof of tuition fee payment / Proof of scholarship benefits / Diploma / Etc

ⓑ. The certificate can be issued free anywhere on-line.

The issue system for the certificate ☞ http://certi.kangwon.ac.kr/

※ For more information, call (☎033-250-8272) or mail cert@kangwon.ac.kr.

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Name of dormitory Male

/ Female Occupancy Square measure

(㎡)

Occupancy of the

dormitory Cost (won) Remarks

BTＬ Male,

Female Double-

occupancy 20.4 1,892 Approx.

1,127,680 Including food expenses YulGokGwan/

ToeGyeGwan Male Quad-

occupancy 24.0 616 Approx. 871,830 Including food expenses NanJiWon, GukJiWon Female Quad-

occupancy 20.5 506 Approx. 871,830 Including food expenses UiAmGwan,

HanSeoGwan Male,

Female Double-

occupancy 14.8 462 Approx. 935,830 Including food expenses International

dormitory Male,

Female Double-

occupancy 19.8 192 Approx. 600,000 excluding food expenses

Month Events Notes

December · Application for 1st semester End of February · 1st Semester Move-in period First week of March · Orientation

Mid-May · Application for Summer Vacation Residence Mid-June · 1st Semester Check Out

3. Campus Dormitories

[KNU Dormitory, YulGokGwan Dormitory 1st floor, 250-8073]

ⓐ. Facilities

※ Public Facilities : Cafeteria, Computer lab, Laundry room and Laundry Service, Fitness Center, etc.

ⓑ. Schedule

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June · Application for 2nd semester End of August · 2nd Semester Entrance

Mid-November · Application for Winter Vacation Residence Mid-December · 2nd semester Check Out

· Every month Roll Call - 1st Semester : March~June, 2nd Semester : September~December

· Main events : Picnic, Photo exhibition, Open House, etc.

Floor Facility Remarks

5F Library, Room of Preserved Books,

Room of Special Material Lending/Returning books 4F Shading reference room, Regional area reference

room, Educational reference room, Room of CBRT, Study room

3F Room of periodicals,

International Academic Center Copy shop

2F Reference Library Information Service Center

1F Research Paper Reference Room, Library of Western Literature, Room of Preserved Books

ⓒ. How to apply : Dormitory Application is held four times a year via online application at the university dormitory website. Enrolled Students may also apply for a new semester through a questionnaire/application handed at the end of each semester.

※ Student are required to submit a medical certificate within 2 weeks of moving into the dormitory.

ⓓ. Contact Number : TEL) 033-250-8073, 8052 FAX) 033-241-7170

ⓔ. Location of Dormitory Administration Center : YulGokGwan Dormitory 1st floor ⓕ. Website : http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/~dorm

※ In case you have any questions regarding the dormitory application please contact:

·e-mail:jini@kangwon.ac.kr ·☎ 82-33-250-8073 ·Fax 82-33-241-7170

4. Library [Central Library, 250-8019]

ⓐ. Libraries: Central Library, Annexed Library,

Library of College of Law, Library of College of Medicine ⓑ. Facility Information

ⓒ. Library Hours

Section Mon. ~ Fri. Sat. Remarks

Library 09:00～20:30 09:00～12:30 During the

semester

Data Section 09:00～17:30 Closed

Study Room

05:00 ～ 24:00 (Mar.~Oct.) During

examination period, it will

be extended until 2 am 06:00 ～ 24:00 (Nov.~Feb.)

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Period Teaching staff Student 1day

ticket Clothing

rental Locker

Month 40,000 won 27,000 won

3,000 won 1,000 won (a day)

5,000 won (a month) 3

Months 100,000 won 65,000 won 6

Months 200,000 won 135,000 won Year 380,000 won 256,000 won

ⓓ. Borrowing Limits and Renewals

Position Number of Books Number of Days Books can

be held Remarks

Undergraduate 5 10 days

Graduate /Researcher 10 1 Month

Professor 30 3 Months

※ Book loans can be renewed once each time, available from the university library website.

ⓔ. Website : http://library.kangwon.ac.kr

5. Fitness Center

ⓐ. Operating hours

1) Summer Season (March - October) : 5:00am ~ 22:00pm 2) Winter Season (November - February) : 6:00am ~ 22:00pm

※ Fitness center will be closed on the 2nd, 4th, 5th weekend and on holidays each month

ⓑ. Fitness Center Fees

ⓒ. Registration : Visit the gymnasium (1B Health Fitness Center) (033-250-7185)

6. Health Center (On campus)

Medication for a light cold or headache is available at the health center in NaRaeGwan 1st floor.

(free of charge)

ⓐ. Consultation Hours : 9:00am ~ 18:00pm

※ Psychological Counseling : Every Thursday 2:00pm ~ 4:00pm ⓑ. Location : NaRae Hall 1st floor

ⓒ. Contact Number : 033-250-8079, 8080

7. Gender Equality Center

Gender Equality Center provides a support to the students by educating to preventing any kinds of sexual harrassment. It also provides a rapid and active counter-steps for victims of sexual violence.

※ Counseling by e-mail : gequal@kangwon.ac.kr

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Name of Cafeteria Location Menu Contact Number ChunJiGwan

Cafeteria ChunJiGwan 1F Korean food, Western food,

Snacks 033-250-7342

BaekRok Cafeteria BaekRokGwan 1F Korean food, Western food,

Chinese food, Snacks 033-250-7347 Cafeteria for school

staff

ChunJiGwan 1F

Korean food, Instant food 033-250-7352 033-250-7347 BaekRokGwan 1F

SeokJae Center SeokJae Center 4F Korean food, Western food,

Chinese food, Snacks 033-242-6682

Name of lounge Location Details Contact number

ChunJi Hall lounge ChunJi Hall 2F Instant food, Coffee, Ice cream 033-250-7344

Cafe Mountain 60th Anniversary

Memorial Hall 1F Coffee, Beverage, Ice cream, Bakery 033-250-7792 Lounge of SeokJae

Center

SeokJae Center

5F Coffee, Korean tea 033-242-6650

Lounge for female ChunJi Hall 2F Room for female 033-250-6099

Outdoor lounge BaekRok Hall 2F Provide outdoor lounge 033-250-7310

Name Location Goods Contact Number

Bookstore

ChunJi Hall 1F

Textbooks, Books 033-250-7356

Stationery Store Stationery, Fancy goods 033-250-7358

Optician's Shop Glasses, Sun Glasses,

Contact lens 033-257-3238

Copy Shop

ChunJi Hall 2F

Copy, Book Binding, Research Paper,

Publishing 033-250-7337

Si-sa YBM Application for TOEIC 033-243-0555

ⓐ. Operation Hours : 9:00am ~ 6:00pm

ⓑ. Location : College of Agriculture and Life Science #1 Room Number 205, Tel)033-250-7502

8. On-Campus Facilities

ⓐ. Cafeterias

ⓑ. Lounges

ⓒ. Shops

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General Store

ChunJi Hall 2F

Key, Stamp, Rubber Stamp,

Record 033-255-0993

Travel Agency Abroad/National Travel 033-250-7789

HanBaek Sports Shop Sports goods, Souvenir 033-256-1517

Cosmetics Store Cosmetic products 033-254-9113

Beauty Salon Haircut, dyeing 033-256-5760

Parcel Service Stationary Store/

Convenient Store Sending a parcel 033-250-7358

Voluntary Service

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KNU119 밝은소리 BaekRok Hall #312

국제봉사협력단 HanUl Hall #203 백율회 BaekRok Hall #213

나래 HanUl Hall #306 보임소리 BaekRok Hall #307

높낮이없는세상 BaekRok Hall #304 아이와

늘푸른젊은새이웃 BaekRok Hall #316 질그릇자활회 HanUl Hall #102

로타랙트 HanUl Hall #303 Habitat BaekRok Hall #210

KNU-GREENERS College of Forest and Environment #2

- 106 호우회 BaekRok Hall #312

KUSA BaekRok Hall #319 가치창조 ChunJi Hall #101

Religion (13)

가톨릭학생회 ChunJi Hall #302 CCC BaekRok Hall #310

네비게이토선교회 ChunJi Hall #301 ESF BaekRok Hall #304

대불련 BaekRok Hall #305 IVF HanUl Hall #104

예수전도단 HanUl Hall #105 JDM BaekRok Hall #309

원울림 BaekRok Hall #303 SFC HanUl Hall #103

증산도학생회 BaekRok Hall #209 UBF BaekRok Hall #310

한마음선교회 ChunJi Hall #310

9. List of Student Clubs and Societies

※ Contact Number : 033-250-7310(Clubs Association, BaekRok Hall 3F)

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Liberal Scholar (17)

DMZ Explorer IYF BaekRok Hall #315

동굴연구회 HanUl Hall #304 KEY ChunJi Hall #103

HAM ChunJi Hall #303 KNUSIFE HanUl Hall #301

봄시내 HanUl Hall #202 Reader'sDigest ChunJi Hall #102

셈틀과그림터 BaekRok Hall #208 RUSH BaekRok Hall #203

스파크 SPEAK BaekRok Hall #201

중한우호교류회 HanUl Hall #005 TIME HanUl Hall #205

컴퓨터연구회 BaekRok Hall #308 Stock HanUl Hall

백령천문우주과학연구회 BaekRok Hall #316

Athletic (17)

검동회 BaekRok Hall #302 한수회 BaekRok Hall #306

덕무회 BaekRok Hall #212 호래택견 BaekRok Hall #313

백령테니스 HanUl Hall #108 CAPRA HanUl Hall #308

버팔로&레드버팔로 Gymnasium FUNSTREET ChunJi Hall #101

산악회 BaekRok Hall 2F JULIUS BaekRok Hall #317

스플래쉬 ChunJi Hall #308 KNUFC ChunJi Hall #304

요트부 HanUl Hall #307 PANDAS HanUl Hall #305

청도회 BaekRok Hall #202 탁우회 College of Education

크로스카운터 BaekRok Hall #303

Clubs of Same Hobbies

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기우회 BaekRok Hall #215 영화노트 BaekRok Hall #205

나침반 HanUl Hall #207 작은영화연구회 BaekRok Hall #311

묵경회 Institute of Life-long

Education 1B 판화사랑 BaekRok Hall #314

백령낚시회 HanUl Hall #206 HOM BaekRok Hall #320

P&C HanUl Hall #204 TONE

북한강 BaekRok Hall #214 봄내사진예술연구회 College of Education 셰익스피어와함께하는세상 Sil-Sa-Gu-Si Hall

#202

Entertainment

& Arts (13)

강클연 ChunJi Hall #307 영그리 HanUl Hall #309

꾼 BaekRok Hall #002 울음큰새 HanUl Hall #004

놀이패한마당 HanUl Hall #007 C&J BaekRok Hall #318

루더 HanUl Hall #208 MIC BaekRok Hall #001

루덴시스 BaekRok Hall #204 RMPC HanUl Hall #109

무동 BaekRok Hall #211 TYS HanUl Hall #004

브로커 HanUl Hall #006

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Ⅳ. Immigration Office

1. Location of the Chuncheon Immigration Office

ⓐ. Address : Sa-Am-Gil 12, Dong-Nae-Myeon, Chuncheon-Si, Gangwon-Do ⓑ. Contact Number : TEL) 033-269-3211, FAX) 033-269-3297

ⓒ. Transportation(Intra-City Bus): Bus Nr. 9 from Kangdae Humun→ Last Stop (Hak-Gok-Ri)

→ (On foot 5mins) Immigration Office; Taxi fare is about 5000 won.

2. Alien Registration

Any foreigner who wishes to stay in Korea for more than 3 months is required to visit the Immigration Office and apply for an alien registration card within 90 days of arrival.

(After the alien card has been issued, one is eligible to apply for a bank account and a cell phone)

3. Visa Extension

You can apply for visa extension from 2 months prior to expiration date at the Immigration Office

Note: Please keep in mind that your entry purpose in Korea is for study. Evidence of activities beyond your prime purpose (such as exceeding the part-time job hours) will cause difficulty in visa extension.

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SubmittingForms

Foreigner Registrati

on

Visa Extension Visa Type Change

D-4 D-2

D-2 Bachelor Program

→ MasterPr

ogram MasterPr ogram→

Ph.D.Pro gram

Thesis Preparati

on

D4→D2

D2 Certificat

e

D4 Certificat

e

D2→D10

Application form ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Copy of passport ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Color Picture (3.5*4.5） ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

Alien Card ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

University National Tax

Registration △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △ △

Admission letter △ △ △ △

Proof of Enrollment △ △ △

Transcripts △ △ △

Proof of Tuition Fee

Payment ○ ○ ○ ○

The bank(in Korea) statement(over 6.87 milions Korean won)

○ ○ ○

○

The bank (in Korea) statement (over 3.48milions Korean won)

○ ○

The bank(in Korea) statement( over 5.6 milions Korean won)

Yelloor colorw

○

Thebank(inKorea)stateme nt(over10.35milionsKorea

nwon)

○ ○

Yelloor colorw One's own country bank

statement (Issued within

30days/12000$)

○

One's own country bank statement (Issued within

30 days/ 5000$ )

or Yello colorw

○

Training Guidelines

(specified program ○

◦Submitting Forms for Visa Extension

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schedule) or Training Program (print out from univeristy's homepage is

acceptable) Certificate of the

Highest Level of Schooling

○ ○ ○

Family Register (*

Ministry of Justice announcement of 21

countries)

○ ○ ○

Certificate for Courses

Completed ○ ○

Recommendation from

Academic Advisor ○

Planforjob ○

Graduation certificate ○ ○ ○

Attendance Rate certificate, Korean Languge Program Attendance Certificate

(above 80%)

○

Application fee 30,000 60,000 130,000

ㅇ Exchange students visa extension: Exchange Program Extension Certificate, Supporting documents about living expenses.

ㅇVisa extension for students of Language Training Institute scheduled for futher study: Certificate of Expected Admission (Original Application Proof, Letter of Acceptance, Tuition Fee Payment Certificate or Deposit Certificate), TOPIK Certificate (TOPIK level 3)

ㅇIn case of admission to same program (ex. master program→master program): New visa issuance

* 1) Ghana, 2) Nigeria, 3), Nepal, and 4) Mongolia, 5) Myanmar, 6) in Bangladesh, 7) Vietnam, 8), Sri Lanka, 09), Uzbekistan, 10) Ukraine, 11) Iran 12) Egypt, 13 ), India, 14) Indonesia 15) China 16) Kazakhstan, 17), Kyrgyzstan, 18) Thailand, 19) Pakistan, 20) Peru, 21) the Philippines

△ mark can be omitted (but make sure that is the case before you submit the documents)

4. Reporting for a part-time Job

Undergraduate students (D-2) can work on part-time basis up to 20 hours; and graduate

students can work on part-time basis up to 30 hours during the semester. Students can have up

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to 2 jobs. (There is no restriction during the vacation and holidays)

ⓐ. Submitting Forms : Students are required to submit a "Declaration form" prior to undertaking a part-time job, which includes: signatures of the employer, academic advisor and school staff.

ⓑ. Where to Report : E-government for foreigner (www.hikorea.go.kr) ※ There is more information how to report on manual.

5. Consultations on Immigration Affairs

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Ⅴ. Support for International Students

1. Buddy Program [Office of International Affairs, TaeBaekKwan, 4th floor , 250-7194]

The purpose of the buddy program is to help international students adapt to Korean culture and campus life during the semester.

ⓐ. Period of Application : Feb, Aug <There will be further notice>

ⓑ. How to Apply : During the application period, fill out the application form and e-mail to (supportu@kangwon.ac.kr)

ⓒ. Activities (examples) : Course registration guide, university guide, hobby-sharing program, homework assistance program, public transportation guide, counseling services, etc.

2. Tutoring Program [Center for Teaching & Learning, Mi-Rae Hall #401, 250-7181]

The purpose of the tutoring program is to support international students to improve their studies in Korean language, mathematics or other majors.

ⓐ. Period of Application : There will be further notice after starting each semester.

ⓑ. How to Apply : Visit the website http://itl.kangwon.ac.kr

3. Korean Family Mentoring Program

[Office of International Affairs, TaeBaekKwan, 4th floor, 250-7194]

This program offers an opportunity for International students to experience the real Korean family life. It will provide helpful tips to learn the Korean culture and to adapt to a new campus life.

ⓐ. Period of Application : January-February (once a year) ⓑ. How to Apply : Mail to supportu@kangwon.ac.kr, David Ha

4. Global Room / P&S Lounge

Students can use the facilities such as TV, computer, vending machine, conference table, and magazines in the global room or P&S lounge.

ⓐ. Global Room : TaeBaekKwan, 4th floor <Office of International Affairs>

ⓑ. P&S Lounge : Language Training Institution #208

5. Korean Culture Experience Event

There are many events for learning Korean culture such as city tour, visiting historical sites, and participating in various events.

※ Schedules may be subject to change.

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Name Nation The number of union

member Delegator Mobile Email Notes

Chinese

Student Union China Approx. 300 GUO XIANLANG 010-7545-0628 87630446@qq.

com Mongolian

Student Union Mongolia Approx. 50 S. OTGONBAYAR 010-5744-9951 otgoo_b5@yahoo .com Vietnamese

Student Union Vietnam Approx. 30 NGUYEN HOANG HAI 010-5646-6968 hoanghai.nguyen86@gmail.com

Mus·lim - Approx. 20 FLIMBAN SAMI GHAZALI A. - sflimban5@

hotmail.com

Period Event Capacity Location Remark

Mid of Apr Chuncheon city tour 40 GuGok Fall etc.

Beginning of May Athletic meeting 200 Schoolyard

Mid of Jul Visit of inspection 40 Doosan, KBS

- International Family Day - KNU

ID / Address How to Join

KNU Homepage(English) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/english -

KNU Homepage(Chinese) http://www.kangwon.ac.kr/chinese -

Q.Q 47856611 Search Group ID and

Askt to join

Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/groups/170600732995607/ Search KNU Foreignstudents and Ask to join group http://www.facebook.com/groups/knumongolia/ Kangwon National

University - Mongolia https://www.facebook.com/groups/259041034111558

/ Vietnamese community in

Chuncheon

6. Foreign Student Unions

7. Social Web Community

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Category Probable Cost (won) Remarks Dormitory Expenses 860,000 ~ 1,110,000 (a semester) Including food expenses Rented Room Expenses (a Month) 200,000 ~ 300,000 (a month)

Private Boardinghouse Expenses

(a Month) 400,000 ~ 500,000 (a month)

Internet Fee 30,000 (a month) Ultrahigh speed

Taxi Fare Minimum fare 2,200

Bus Fare 1,000

Ⅶ. Adapting to the Korean life

1. Counseling Center for International Students

This center provides counseling and useful information on studying in Korea.

ⓐ. Counseling hours and contact numbers (Phone call or visit) 1) English, Chinese : Mon~Fir 9:00 ~ 18:00

※ Closed for weekend and Holiday 2) Vietnamese : Mon 13:00 ~ 18:00 3) Mongolian : Wed 13:00 ~ 18:00

ⓑ. Contact number/ E-mail ※ FAX : 02-764-1327 1) English : ☎ 02-3668-1490, studyinkorea@mest.go.kr 2) Chinese : ☎ 02-3668-1491, counseling@mest.go.kr 3) Vietnamese/ Mongolian : ☎ 02-3668-1492

2. The General Cost of Living in Korea

ⓐ. Daily Necessities Cost

Water (500ml) Ramen Milk (500ml)

500 won 900 won ~ 1300 ~ 1600 won

Book Coke Cigarette

8,000 ~ 9,000 won 800 won 2,000 won ~

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Category Probable Cost Advantages Disadvantages

Dormitory

Approx. 300,000

/Month · Affordable and onvenient · On-campus housing regulations, and potential friction with roommates Includes Meal

Expenses · On campus meals · Not much options for

menus

Rented Room

Approx. 250,000

/Month · Independence, no

regulations · Additional expenses such as

utilities, maintenance, etc.

(Excluding Food

Expenses) · Self cooking · Security deposit is equired (at least 6 months)

Private Boardinghouse

Approx. 450,000

/Month · Meals provided · High cost

(Including Food

Expenses) · Opportunity to experience

Korean family life · Possible conflicts with the home owner

ⓑ. Currency

Unit 50,000 10,000 5,000 1,000 500 100 50 10

New Bill

Old Bill

3. Types of Accommodations, Costs, Advantages and Disadvantages

ⓐ. Private Boardinghouse : Housekeeper provides meals 1) Cost : 350,000 ~ 500,000 won (a month)

2) Meal : meals a day(Breakfast, Dinner)

ⓑ. Rented Room : Single room only without meal provision 1) Cost : 250,000 ~ 300,000 won (a month)

1) Monthly Pay : When rent is paid on a monthly basis, a security deposit is required at the time of signing the contract.

2) Rental Deposit : A security deposit is required at the time of signing the contract. The security deposit will be returned upon the end of the contract period (the contractual period is usually on 2 years basis).

※ The good way to rent a room is through consulting a Real Estate Agency.

^◦Things to consider when applying for a room:

- Are there many facilities in the room? (Air conditioner, Desk, Bed etc.) - Is there a washing machine?

- Does the rent include utility fees?

- How much is the maintenance fee?

- Does it provide a free internet service?

- Where should you put your trash?

- Are both hot and cold water readily available?

- Check for clean paper walls and the ceiling condition?

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4. How to Move

ⓐ. Call a taxi or a van : If you don’t have many luggages, it will be the best choice.

ⓑ. Moving by yourself : You will need to manage everything on your own, however it will be the most affordable way.

ⓒ. Consult a moving company : Call the company to request a move. 2~3 workers will come and wrap your belongings, move your luggages, etc. It is the most convenient way but can be costly.

5. How to reach Chuncheon after arriving in Korea (Incheon Airport → Chuncheon)

You can buy a bus ticket at the bus terminal 1F ticket office. You can also buy your ticket at outside the ticket office at 9C. (Refer to the below map.)

※ ☎ 033-254-3676, Kangwon Express

ⓐ. Interval : Every 120 ~ 180 mins

(The first bus 8:00 am, The last bus 9:30 pm) ⓑ. Driving time : 150 mins

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6. Chuncheon Intra-city Bus

ⓐ. Bus Fare

Payment Fare (won)

Adult Juvenile Child

T-money Card 1,050 730 400

Cash 1,200 880 550

※ If you use T-money card (transportation card), the second bus or subway ride is available for free of charge.

ⓑ. Bus Service Route

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7. Subway

ⓐ. Subway Fare

Payment Fare (won)

Adult Juvenile Child

T-money Card 1,050 720 450

Regular Ticket 1,150 1,150 500

※ There will be an additional charge to every 5 km (100 won per 5 km).

Chuncheon ↔ Seoul : 2,550 won ⓑ. Train Route Map

8. Taxi

Because of the limited intra-city bus service routes in Chuncheon, many people prefer taxi service as an alternative.

※ Minimum taxi fare : 2,800 won, there will be an additional charge for every 144 meters (100 won per 144 meters)

9. Insurance

ⓐ. Health Insurance

If international students wish to purchase a health insurance, please visit the web site of the National Health Insurance Corporation. (http://www.nhic.or.kr/portal/site/eng)

(In order to be eligible for an insurance coverage, you are required to reside in Korea for more than one year)

1) Insurance Premium : Approx. 34,000 won / a month 2) How to pay : pay in advance every three month ⓑ. Accident Insurance (6 months/ 1 year)

Annual contract to the insurance company is strongly recommended. If there an event occurs such as: diseases or injury, first, you are required to pay the medical bills to the hospital, then file an insurance claim to the insurance company.

(Reimbursement will be made after deduction of a gap insurance coverage) The insurance company will insure

1) Insurance Premium : 130,000 ~ 150,000 won

(Insurance premium for each individual will differ depending on: age, gender, and the company)

2) Companies : LIG indemnity insurance company, CHATIS, HanHwa indemnity insurance company, DongBoo fire insurance company etc.

Every KNU students is automatically insured to this insurance. If there is an accident, students will be compensated for accident-related losses up to 1,000,000 won.

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10. Nearby Hospitals

ⓐ. Kangwon National University Hospital 1) Map

2) Contact : ☎ 033-258-2000, http://www.knuh.or.kr

ⓑ Kim Hyeon-min Orthopedic Office 1) Map

2) Contact : ☎ 033-261-6217~8, http://www.khmos.co.kr

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ⓑ. In ‘Iim Jeong-geun’ Internal medicine department, international students can take a medical care for free of charge. (Partnership hospital of office of International Affairs)

1) Map

2) Contact : ☎ 033-244-3900, http://www.033-244-3900.kti114.net

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Ⅶ. Useful information about Life in Korea

1. Waste disposal

Types of waste disposal should be separated and discharged by using a standard plastic garbage bag. Throwing out unseparated garbage without a permit incurs a fine.

∘ Garbage bag

Types of waste Color 2ℓ 3ℓ 5ℓ 10ℓ 50ℓ

General garbage bag White - - 2,800won

per 20bags

2,300won per 10bags

1,140won per 1 bag Food waste garbage

bag Green 1,000won

per 20bags

1,600won per 20bags

2,300won per

10bags - -

2. High-speed Internet

ⓐ. Major telecommunication companies

Name URL Helpline

KT QOOK http://www.olleh.com 1588-8448(Eng)

LG U+ http://home.uplus.co.kr 1644-7000

SK Broadband http://www.skbroadband.com 010-8282-106 #3(Eng)

ⓑ. Usage fee : Subscription to a special promotional plan by the service provider, and often a combined package deal with the cell phone network could provide the most affordable deals.

3. Cell phone

ⓐ. Major telecommunication companies

Name URL Helpline

KT Show http://www.olleh.com 080-2525-0111(Eng)

LG U+ http://www.lguplus.com 1544-0010(Eng)

SKT http://www.sktelecom.com 080-2525-0111(Eng)

ⓑ. Usage fee : Telecommunication companies provides convenient service plans to suit the customer's call usage pattern. Monthly service fee will be charged by calculating the sum of base rate and fee per second.

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Lotte Mart(240-2500) E-mart(240-1234) Home plus(269-8000)

4. Postal Services(Overseas)

Name URL Helpline

DHL Korea http://www.dhl.co.kr 1588-0000

Federal Express http://www.fedex.com/kr 080-023-8000

HanJin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-1612

EMS http://www.epost.go.kr 1588-1300

5. Parcel Services(Domestic)

Name URL Helpline

Korea Express Co., Ltd http://www.doortodoor.co.kr 1588-1255

HanJin Express http://hanex.hanjin.co.kr 1588-0011

Logen Express http://www.ilogen.com 1588-9988

ePOST http://parcel.epost.go.kr 1588-1300

※ Depending on the weight, charges will be differed from 4000~9000won.

6. Shopping Malls

There are various supermarkets, outlets and department stores in Chuncheon, including: 'Lotte Mart', 'E-mart' and 'Home plus'. 'M Department store' is in MyeongDong, 'Two-top City' is in Toe-Gye Dong.

7. Main Contact Number

Name Contact Number Note

· HI KOREA(Immigration, Stay consult) 1345

· Report crimes 112

· Emergency or Fire department 119

· Directory Assistance 114

· Emergency Medical Information Center 033-1339

· National Health Insurance Corporation (for foreigners) 02-390-2000

· International SOS 02-3140-1700

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