Questions & Answers
Category:General Info
The language issue can be a little daunting, however, more and more Koreans are learning to speak English. Most of them can read it, even if they have difficulting speaking or understanding. There are also a number of services available, free of charge. You can call 1330 (from a land line) or 02-1330 (from a cell phone) 24 hours a day/7 days a week. They can answer your questions in English and even provide basic interpretation when needed. BBB is a translation service 'staffed' by volunteers. To reach them, dial the main number 1588-5644 and press 1 for English.
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- I don't speak Korean. Will I be able to manage when I go to Korea?
- I'd love to visit Korea, but I can't eat spicy foods. Is there anything I can eat?
- I have some ideas on how to improve services for other visitors. Who can I talk to?
- Is it possible to get a tax refund on purchases I make in Korea?
- What is the voltage in Korea?
- How much should one tip in Korea?
- Why is it when I click on to the English functions of the ATM, there's often a step that's in Korea only
- What is Haechi? Why is it the symbol of Seoul?
Communication Services
Getting Around
- Why are the route maps at bus stops almost all in Korean only?
- When I take a taxi, where should I sit, in front or in back? Is it O.K. to sit next to the driver?
- Do I have to wear a seat belt in Korean taxis?
- My trip home by taxi cost me more than usual the other night. Did the driver cheat me?
- Why is it so hard to get a taxi to pick me up after 11PM?
Immigration
Thing to Do
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Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
Goodwill Store Seoul - Used Items Donations and Purchases -
Beauty Care - Hair, Nail, Massage, Wax, Spa
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Language and Culture (translation, orientations, classes, etc)
Diane's Easy Korean Lessons and Culture Tours, Seoul and Long-Distance Learning -
Business and Networking Associations
Asia Society Korea Center, Seoul -
Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
Persian Carpets, Imported Oriental Rugs, Itaewon, Seoul -
Shopping, Food, Clothing, New and Used Stuff, etc.
TheArrivalStore.com - On-line Shopping for Essentials for Korea -
Dental Clinics incl. Dentists, Orthodontists
A Plus Dental Clinic, English-Speaking Dentists, Eun-Pyeong, Seoul -
Fitness and Sports
Sanirang Alpine Networks, Rock & Ice Climbing Services, Seoul-GyeongGi
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