Being A Pyeongtaeker

Contents
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ABOUT 08 Pyeongtaek at a glance TOURISM 42 Tourist Attractions
PYEONGTAEK 09 History of Pyeongtaek PYEONGTAEK
10 Origin of Pyeongtaek / City Environment
10 Location / Climate 04
12 Population / Friendship Cities / Origin of Osan Air Base
CULTURAL HERITAGES 50 Cultural Heritage of Pyeongtaek
13 Origin of Camp Humphreys AND HISTORIC SITES 55 Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek
14 City Symbols / Regional product
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GUIDE TO LIVING IN 18 Transportation
FESTIVALS AND 60 Festivals
PYEONGTAEK 22 Waste EVENTS 64 Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families
24 Housing
25 Health Insurance
26 Medical Service 06
28 Free Medical Examination for Foreigners
KEY 68 Multicultural Support Website
28 Bank Transactions CONTACT SITES 68 Emergency Calls
30 Mobile Phone / Telephone Service 70 Information Calls and Websites
31 High-Speed Internet / Postal Service 71 Useful Applications
32 Electricity / Gas / Water
32 Facilities / Shopping 07
34 Restaurants / Hotels PYEONGTAEK 74 Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation
35 Taxes / Keeping public order INTERNATIONAL 75 Our Programs
EXCHANGE
36 Let's learn everyday - Korean conversation 76 Location
FOUNDATION
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ABOUT
PYEONGTAEK
Pyeongtaek at a glance
History of Pyeongtaek
Origin of Pyeongtaek / City Environment
Location / Climate
Population / Friendship Cities / Origin of Osan Air Base
Origin of Camp Humphreys
City Symbols / Regional product
01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK
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About Pyeongtaek
History of Pyeongtaek
The first human presence on Pyeongtaek region can be traced back as far as the Paleolithic Age.
By examining other remains of the Paleolithic Age(such as the hunting stones) collected in areas
known today as Wonjeong-Ri and the new urban development areas of Cheongbuk-Myeon, it
appears that people were present in Pyeongtaek area by the late Paleolithic Age.
Being a Pyeongtaeker - Guide for Foreigners
A relatively large number of people lived at Peongtaek in Neolithic Age when farming began.
Artifacts proving the existence humans include Bangchuk-Ri artifacts, Jije-Dong artifacts. It appears
therefore that our ancestors' life centered around fishing, hunting on a small scale in the mountain
and streams of Pyeongtaek area during the Neolithic Age. As the Bronze and Iron Ages passed, our
ancestors came to finally settle in this region. 08
Until the Joseon Dynasty, the centers of Pyeongtaek were Jinwi-Myeon, where is north side of 09
Pyeongtaek and Paengseong-Eup where is west side of Pyeongtaek. The present Pyeongtaek
downtown, where is south east side of Pyeongtaek was formed with the improvement of the
Gyeongbu Railway in 1905. As the business and habitation grew up around the railway station, the
station area formed into downtown of Pyeongtaek.
Pyeongtaek at a Glance
Pyeongtaek, a dynamic city of approximately 442 thousand residents, is located on the middle west
tip of the Korean peninsula. The size of Pyeongtaek is 454km which is 0.46% of the whole land
of the Korean Peninsula. The natural environment of Pyeongtaek is a perfect example of harmony
between open fields, streams and sea. Its geography includes a coastline which provide excellent
beautiful views.
Pyeongtaek enjoys four distinct seasons, the annual rainfall of Pyeongtaek is about 1,300mm and
the annual average temperature is 12. Since Pyeongtaek is located at an open field adjacent to
34km seaside line, its climate is affected by the Yellow Sea's climate. Pyeongtaek is the center of
trade and distribution based on an integrated traffic network including three express ways, an
express railroad, a Seoul-Busan railroad, and a metropolitan subway. It is one of the best places for
an industrial operation and more than 1,400 plants are in operation.
Pyeongtaek has national key industrial facilities including Pyeongtaek Harbor, one of the four
biggest trade harbors in Korea, Pyeongtaek Power Plant, LNG bases and LPG bases. Its deep harbor
and gentle tides have allowed it to grow into the largest automobile handling port in the country.
01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK
Origin of Pyeongtaek Pyeongtaek is southernmost part of

Gyeounggi-Do. It is bordered by Yongin,
It is uncertain when people started calling Pyeongtaek that name. Yeondal-Bugok, Pyeongtaeks Anseong in the east, Cheonan, Asan in the
south and Asan bay in the west, Hwaseong, Gyeonggi-Do
original name, was from the Shaman federation(around BC 100). The Pyeongtaek region became a
district of Goguryeo Kingdom under the reign of King Jangsu in AD 475 and was renamed Busan- Osan in the north.
Hyeon. As for its geopolitical location, Pyeongtaek
In the 16th year of reign under King Gyeongdeok of Silla Dynasty(AD 757), it was renamed Jinwi- is the center of Pan-Yellow Sea region the Gyeonggi-Do
Gyeonggi-Do
interface of the G2(USA and China) leading
Hyeon. In the 23rd of reign under King Taejo of Goryeo Dynasty(AD 940), it was named Pyeongtaek Incheon
Seoul
Pyeongtaek 10
the global economy.
by incorporating Jinwi-Hyeon into Sujuimnae. Chungcheongbuk- 11
Do
Chungcheongnam-
Do Gyeongsangbuk-Do
Climate
City Environment Jeollabuk-Do
Gyeongsangnam-Do
Pyeongtaek is located on the southern tip Busan
Jeollanam-Do
Pyeongtaek, a city of beautiful mountains, streams and the sea, is also a important cultural city. of Gyeonggi-do and it is a plain without
Pyeongtaek is one of the lowest area in the western part with a lower sea level than the east in mountains adjacent to a coast line of 24.5
korea. Mountains are, for the most part, of low evaluation and there are many plain fields and km, so its mainly affected by the weather
streams. The mountains are mostly in the northeastern region while the south western area is plains. from the West Sea. Jeju-Do
The highest mountain in Pyeongtaek is Mt. Moobong-San(208.6m), while the lowest one is Mt. Pyeongtaek has a continental climate, but
Deokdong-San. its coastal location also results in a partly
The widest streams in Pyeongtaek are Anseong-Cheon and Jinwi-Cheon. Anseong-Cheon was maritime climate compared to inland regions, North
called as Wungcheon-Gang or Han-Cheon or Honggyeong-Cheon from the old time. Jinwi-Cheon leading to a narrower annual temperature West
Seotan-Myeon
Jinui-Myeon
had the name as Jangho-Cheon and is the source of dozens of small and large streams including range. The annual average temperature is South
Sinjan1-Dong
Sinjan2-Dong Jisan-Dong
Songbuk-Dong
Osan-Cheon and Hwangguji-Cheon. 12C, with the highest daily temperature Seojeong-DongSeotan-Myeon

Godeok-Myeon Jungang-Dong
recorded as 38.9C and the lowest as -21.0C. Cheongbuk-Myeon
The annual precipitation is 1,300mm, which Segye-Dong

Oseong-Myeon Vijeon1-Dong
is less than other regions of a similar latitude. Poseung-Eup Anjung-Eup Tongbuk-Dong
Wonpyeong-Dong
Vijeon2-Dong
Location
Sinpyeong-Dong
The annual average wind speed is 2.9m/
Paengseong-Eup
s, the main wind direction being north and Hyeondeok-Eup
The precise geographical location of Pyeongtaek is 12707'E, 3659'N, which situates it at roughly the northwest, followed by north and northwest.
midpoint on the west coast of the Korean Peninsula. Pyeongtaek shares roughly the same latitude The winds are strongest from February to
as San Francisco, Washington and Madrid. April, and weakest in September.
01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK
Population
From its opening in 1986, the port city of Pyeongtaek quickly developed into a hub of trade,
commerce and industry. This development resulted in a rapid increase in its population, which had
already reached 400,000 by 2006.
At the end of April 2015, the population of Pyeongtaek was 452,310 and the number of registered
foreigners in Pyeongtaek was 21,658.
Friendship Cities
Pyeongtaek maintains friendly relations with over 20 cities in the USA, China, Japan and Turkey
in line with the age of globalization. In the USA, Mobile, a sea-port in Alabama is sister city of
Pyeongtaek. It was a background of two famous movies, "Forrest Gump" starring Tom Hanks, and
'Driving Miss Daisy' starring Morgan Freeman.
surrounded by numerous Communist Chinese army at this hill. They fought bravely until they ran
out of ammunition.
A TALE OF U.S. MILITARY IN PYEONGTAEK

To make matters worse, they were suffered by enemy of many heavy weapons for anti-tank.
Since outbreak of Korean war in 1950, two american military bases, such as Osan air base and
All of this was a desperate, but Captain Millet, who was a company commander, never gave up.
Camp Humphreys have been positioned in Pyeongtaek.
He raced toward the enemy who shot heavy weapons, while directing the bitter fighting at close
quarters. 12
While he subdued heavy artillery, all in his company fought and fought against numerous enemies 13
Origin of Osan Air Base all day and night in the amidst flood of gun shots.
Finally, they could defend this hill to the last by routing the enemies.
Osan Air Base was founded in the year 1952, when the Korean war was in full swing. Since the base In this bitter fighting, they killed 47 enemies and severely injured 61 enemies by shooting and
was created 62 years ago, Osan air base has played an important role in the Korean airspace patron. hand-to-hand fighting.
An heroic story regarding foundation of Osan air base has handed down as below. The origin of Five 5 months after, Capt. Millet was awarded 'Medal of Honor', highest state medal which means
Osan air base was just one small hill, but this hill was a place of strategic importance and also an national hero of USA.
important spot during Korean war. In February 1951, 'EG' infantry company under 25th division was Soon after then, Osan air base was situated at this hill side in July 1951 and this hill has been called
as 'Bayonet', which means hill of rifles and swords.
Along side of base, street name has been called as 'Millet road', which was memorize Capt. Millet.
- December, 1952 : constructed runway and named as 'K-55'.
- September, 1956 : Named the actual name of base as 'Osan Air Base'.
Origin of Camp Humphreys

The origin of Camp Humphreys in Anjeongri was a Japanese air base. In 1919, Japanese colonial
period, Japanese air forces constructed air base around Anjeongri by its forced mobilization of
innocent Pyeongtaek citizens. In 1950, Korean war began and U.S. Air force participated a war.
They invested equipments and rebuilt this original Japanese air base in Anjeongri including runway
construction. This was a beginning of Camp Humphreys and has been called as 'K-6' since that time.
During Korean war, K-6 was very important base for flight information gathering. Now, this camp
becomes to be one of most important bases among all over sea bases of U.S. Army.
01 ABOUT PYEONGTAEK
CHANGES OF CAMP HUMPHREYS of humankind. The white heron is loved by the people because it is known to immigrate
into a wealthy town only. The image of bird outstands the peculiarity of the city and the
February, 1951 Rebuilt air base including construction of new runway and was called'
as 'K-6' harmony of white color representing the lay people.
1962 To memorize Benjamin K. Humphley, U.S. Army warrant officer, who died
at his post of duty by Helicopter accident, Camp name was officially
renamed as 'Camp Humphreys'. City Tree - Pine Tree
Trait A pine tree is an evergreen and resinous tree and is well
1974 Received a mission as 'United States Army Garrison Humphreys grown in dry and barren soil. Its leaves and flower powder
have been used for medicinal purposes. It is also used for a
windbreak because it is resistant for strong wind.
City Symbols Symbol It is a typical tree for Koreans' favorite which means the
Koreans are the race of Baedal (It means that the everlasting
City Mark people from ancient to the present under the same spirit).
Taeguk(the Great Absolute-Yin and Yang) mark in the center of the city It represents Korean's potential power because it is strong
mark symbolizes the origin of the universe. The bud in the city mark under cold climate.
breaking through the ground by the power of Taeguk symbolizes the
bright future of the city.
Three lines at the bottom in the city mark symbolize the open fields
for farming as well as the extending express way. The lines mean an
enterprising spirit of the city. The white background represents the Regional Product
purity and cleaness in the emotion of citizens. The image as a whole
Super O'ning, an integrated brand for farming and specialty products from Pyeongtaek, is an 14
represents that Pyeongtaek is jumping into the first class city in the
abbreviation of 'Super the origin of the morning'. Its meaning is clean and believable foods for crisp 15
world with the united powers and wishes its citizens.
mornings.
The letter of 'O' represents a circle line of a big dish. The morning sunlight and open field in it
Character - Mudong-i means an image that healthy foods produced in the clean natural environment providing good
'Mudong-i' character symbolizes kids' dancing performance of
breakfast meals.
Pyeongtaek Nongak(Farmers' music of Pyeongtaek).
It will be expected as a world wide image.
City Flower - Pear Flower

Trait A clean white flower belonging to the pear genus in the
rose family. The flower blooms in April and bears fruit in the
summer season. It embraces the trait of our nation who like
the white and expresses the graceful beauty. Rice Pear
Symbol The flower reminds a pear, a predominant fruit of Pyeongtaek.

Its clean and attractive image matches an image of
Pyeongtaek.
City Bird - White Heron Cucumber Cherry tomato Zucchini

Trait A migratory bird nesting from March to October. It builds
nests near the village and lives on fishes in swamp and river.
Symbol This bird symbolizes peace and proudness (and pure heart)
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GUIDE TO
LIVING IN
PYEONGTAEK
Transportation
Waste
Housing
Health Insurance
Medical Service
Free Medical Examination for Foreigners
Bank Transactions
Mobile Phone / Telephone Service
High-Speed Internet / Postal Service
Electricity / Gas / Water
Facilities / Shopping
Restaurants / Hotels
Taxes / Keeping public order
Let's learn everyday - Korean conversation
02 GUIDE TO LIVING IN PYEONGTAEK
02 from your embassy(in Korean or English), certificate of fact on entry and departure(from your first
entry up to date), processing fee of 12,500 Won.
Guide to Living in Acquisition of a Korean Drivers License
Pyeongtaek
A Korean drivers license is classified into two types - Class I and Class II - depending on the
vehicle type. To acquire a license, you need to pass a written test, and a road test.
Application Documents for the Drivers License Test in Korea

Written test : passport, foreigner registration card, 2 photos(3cmx4cm), processing fee of 9,000 Won.
Road test : passport, foreigner registration card, processing fee of 15,000Won.
Aptitude Test and Renewal
Transportation Class I drivers license holders must take an aptitude test within the regular aptitude test
periodspecified on the drivers license. A Class II drivers license holder must renew the license
Transportation Information within the renewal period specified on the drivers license.
Go to the Pyeongtaek city website http:// * For more information of drivers licenses including test centers, contacts and tests, please visit website(http://www.dla.go.kr)
www.pyeongtaek.go.kr. Click Transportation
* Click 'Foreign' at the right top of homepage, you can take informations in English, Japanese and Chinese.
Information. (Transportation Information from
the menu at the top.)

This will allow you to check the timetables
for the International Port Passenger Terminal, Useful Road Traffic Act
Careful driving is needed when driving on complicated or congested roads. You must abide by the
Railways, Subways, Express Buses, Intracity Buses,
Road Traffic Act. 18
Cross-Country Buses and Shuttle Buses.
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Seatbelts : The driver and front seat passenger must fasten their seat belts. Always wear a
helmet when driving a motor bike.
Transportation Card
A transportation card can be used for public
No mobile phone usage : A fine will be imposed for those who use their mobile phone while
transportation including buses and subways. A
driving.
transportation card also gives a bit of a discount
compared to cash payment.
No drunk driving : Drunken driving will be punished per blood alcohol levels, including the
You can buy a transportation card at
suspension or invalidation of the drivers license.
Convenience store or other designated store.
A transportation card can be recharged.
Exclusive Bus Lanes : This system promotes the use of the bus as public transportation. This
Transportation cards are not currently available
system is effective during the peak traffic times (Blue Lane)
throughout the country. Transportation cards
available in Seoul, Gyeonggi-Do and Incheon include the T-Money Card, U-Pass Card and EB Card. * The Road Traffic Act is extremely strict.
In the case of using a transportation card, the card shall be checked by a checking device when * Any violation of the Road Traffic Act will cause the cancellation of the drivers license and the imposition of a fine(40,000
getting on and checked again by a checking device at an exit door when getting off. to 140,000Won)
* Please call 112 or the nearest police station in the case
of traffic accidents.
Driver's License
International Drivers License
Holders of an International Drivers License can drive in Korea for one year from the date of Public Transportation
issuance of the license. Buses
The bus is the most frequently used as
Required Documents for Changing a Foreign License to Korean License public transportation. Buses are divided into
Foreign license, passport, foreigner registration card, 3 photos(3cm*4cm), certificate of your license Intracity Buses and Intercity Buses. Intracity
buses include general buses and seated Subway

buses. If a general bus is not running or runs A subway has more stations than the train. A subway with moderate fares runs from Seoul to
infrequently, a shuttle bus typically runs in a Cheonan and shinchang. Pyeongtaek Station, Jije Station, Seojengri Station, Songtan Station and
village. Intercity buses are used for travel to Jinwi Station are the stations located in Pyeongtaek.
other cities, the express bus travels on the
highway and Intercity buses use national ROUTE MAP OF SUBWAY LINE NO.1
roads. www.seoulmetro.co.kr
The bus fare is paid with a transportation
card or with cash. The transportation card
gives a discount.
You can check the time table and route maps of buses on the Pyeongtaek city website. the
intracity bus announces and shows route maps and stops in Korean only.
Please prepare your route in advance to avoid complications if you have difficulty using the
Korean language.
* Fare will be increased about 150won from July 2015
HOW TO USE AN INTRACITY BUS

Bus Stop > Arrival of a Bus > Transportation Card Reader

hen using a transportation card, place the near the front card reader when
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boarding the bus. When getting off, place the card near the rear card reader.
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INTERCITY BUS TERMINALL
Pyeongtaek Bus Terminal [Detailed schedule]
Location: 185-245, Pyeongtaek-dong, Pyeongtaek-si Information: TEL. 031-652-2618
ARS.060-600-2665
Songtan Bus Terminal [Detailed schedule]
Location: 770-6, Jisan-dong, Pyeongtaek-si Information: TEL. 031-662-5330
Trains
Trains include the KTX(a rapid transit railway), Saemaeul-Ho and Mugunghwa-Ho.

Taxi KTX(raipid transit railway) : This is the quickest means of ground transportation and enables
There are three types of taxi: General Taxi, Call Taxi, and Deluxe Taxi travelers to go to any place in Korea within 3 hours. It is equipped with facilities for the physically
challenged, phones, faxes and multimedia facilities.
General Taxi : Use this taxi at a general taxi stop. A vacant taxi will have a lit indicator lamp *
Pyeongtaek has no KTX station.The nearest station is the Cheonan/Asan Station in Asan, Chungcheongnam-Do
reading Vacant() in red in front of the passenger seat. The basic fare is 3,000Won for the first
2km with and increase per mileage and time traveled General Trains : Mugunghwa-Ho and Saemaeul-Ho, with mobile public phones and dining cars.
* Late night surcharge(24:00~06:00) : 20% increase *
Fares vary per day. For more information including time tables and online reservations, please visit website.(http://www.
korail.com)
Deluxe Taxi : Deluxe Taxi is more luxurious, and more expensive than General Taxi. This taxi can
be recognized by a signal of (meaning Deluxe) on its body. Deluxe Taxi, however, is not in Trains Hours General Seats Special Seats
service in Pyeongtaek. PYEONGTAEK Saemaeul-Ho 1 Hour 7,200 Won 10,800 Won

SEOUL Mugunghwa-Ho 1 Hour 4,900 Won -
Call Taxi : You can request a taxi to come to the place where you are or to a house. Add 1,000Won
to the fare of a general taxi. Nuriro 1 Hour 4,900 Won -

Pyeongtaek Station
Information Center for Railway Customers
031-652-0245
1544-7788
Waste
Seojeong-ri Station 031-662-7788 Korea has been implementing a volume based on waste charge system to maximize the reduction
Reservation Center for Railway Members 1544-8545 of waste and effectively promote recycling for the protection of the environment. Disposal by waste
ARS 031-653-7788, 031-652-7788 type is explained below.
Information on the KTX (KORAIL) 1544-7788
General Waste(for incineration or landfill)
Car Ferry Put waste in to a standard waste bag marked specifically for your district. These are sold in corner
A car ferry runs from the International Port Passenger Terminal of Pyeongtaek-Hang(http://www. stores and shops. Leave this bag in the designated place any evening (20:00~04:00) from Monday
pyeongtaek.go.kr/pub/hbr/hbr.jsp) to 4 cities of China including Rongcheng City Shandong to Friday. The garbage will be collected at the specific time.
Province in China
Food waste bag price (Won)
Traveling 1.5 3 5 10 20
Bound for Ship owners Schedule Telephone
time
40 80 130 250 500
Longyan Port, Rongcheng, 3 times
Daeryung Haewoon 12 hours Waste bag price (Won)
Shandong Province Rongcheng, (MON/TUE, THU, 031) 683-9300
Co. Ltd. (388km)
Shandong Province SAT) 5 10 20 50 100
130 250 500 1,250 2,500
Lianyungang Port, Lianyungang, Yeonwunhang Ferry 23 hours 2 times

031) 684-3100
Jiangsu Province Co. Ltd (733km) (MON, THU/FRI)
Weihai Port, Weihai, Gyodong Ferry 13 hours 3 times

Shandong Province Co. Ltd. (444km) (TUE, THU, SAT/SUN)
031) 684-5999 Food Waste
After draining the water from food waste, put it into garbage 22
Rizhao Sea Port, Rizhao, Rizhao International 19 hours 3 times bag(yellow bag) and place it to the exclusive collection bin for food 23
031) 686-5891
Shandong Province Ferry Co. Ltd. (685km) (MON, WED, FRI) waste in apartment or neighborhood. The municipal waste service
will collect bags all together. Food waste is recycled to produce feed
therefore, harmful materials such as plastic and bottle caps should
not be included. Recycle organic food trash only.
* For apartments, food waste bags are not needed because the cost for the food waste bag for each household is included in
the management expenses.
* Waste bags are sold in supermarkets or convenience stores (designated shops).
Waste to be separated from food waste(place the items listed below in general waste bags)
Fruit : Peelings of walnuts, chestnuts, acorns, pineapple and coconut, pits of peaches, apricots
and persimmons
Meats : Bones and skin of beef, pork and chicken
Shells/Crustacea : Shells from clams, oysters, abalones, crab and lobsters, inside; inside of globe fish
Sediments : Tea bags, medical sediment
Recyclable Wastes
Standardizing recycling methods (including what can go in what coloured bins etc) for the whole
country would also help you.
Before throwing away our trash, we must separate trash, and place recyclable wastes including
plastic, cans, bottles or paper in the designated containers.
A waste container is a container for temporarily storing waste, and is usually made out of metal or plastic.
You can sort out organic trash from other trash, and/or separate out trash made of a same material.
Recyclable Wastes
Types Description
Appliance recycling consists of dismantling waste home appliances and scrapping their parts for
Low-rise apartment building of less than 5 floors
reuse. Villa Simpler and wider than apartment
Recycling of cardboard, glass bottles, metal cans, plastics, tires, lubricants, electronic goods, and There are guards or caretakers
light bulbs is a recycling activity that aims to reduce the numbers being disposed as municipal Both offices and apartments exist in one building
solid waste. Officetel There are guards or caretakers
Public parking lots
Other recyclable wastes: paper, scrap iron, clothes, and others.
Small, low apartments
Row Houses
No guards or caretakers. Public parking lots.
How to Separate your Recyclables
For the most residential areas, Recyclable waste collection days are set up according to the
regulations of the relevant local authorities.
Remember to leave your recyclables in the designated area and date to be picked up later by Purchase of House/Real Estate
authorized garbage pickers. To stimulate the real estate market, the Korean governmenthas entirely opened the real estate
market to foreigners on the basis of the Foreigners Land Acquisition Act, Foreign Investment
Promotion Act and Foreign Exchange Transactions Act(Real Estate).
Large Items For more information on the purchase of houses, real estate and apartments, consult a real estate
To throw away large items such as furniture and home appliances, buy stickers for large items in a agency specializing in transactions for foreigners.
supermarket or a convenience store(designated shop) and attach them to the item(a fee could be
charged). Call the relevant government office when you want to request the collection of the item.
The government office will then collect it on the day specified. Rent
Types Description
A deposit is paid according to the lease agreement(for 1 to 2 years).
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Jeon-se
The deposit is returned after the lease agreement is terminated. 25
Housing (Deposit based rent)
10% of the deposit is paid as earnest money when executing the lease agreement.
90% of the deposit is paid when moving in.
The house shall be maintained in the status at the time of move in.
Housing Types
A deposit is paid for one or two years. Rent is paid every month.
Cautions regarding Lease Agreements This deposit is 10 to 20 times higher than monthly rent.
It is preferable to make a lease agreement through a real estate agency or realtor rather than a Wol-se
10% of the deposit is paid when executing the lease agreement as earnest money.
(Monthly rent)
direct contract between the leaseholder and tenant, to ensure safety. 90% of the deposit and the first months rent are paid when moving in.
A commission is paid to the real estate agency or realtor after the lease agreement or purchase The deposit is returned when the lease agreement is terminated.
agreement is drawn.
Before executing agreements, the provisions related to the agreement(deposit, contract period,
rent payment method, etc.) and the transcript of the land register(collateral security, provisional Move-In
seizure, etc.) of the rented house should be carefully verified. In Korea, most people use a moving service which provides all move related services from packing
The verification date is entered on the lease contract in a Dong office when providing move in to delivery of belongings. When using a moving service, contact the moving service company
notification after moving into a rented house. The verification date protects the tenants right to get an estimate. The moving service company will visit the house for this. After receiving an
on a preferential basis. estimated cost, you can make a contract after negotiations.
Maintenances expenses do not include the utility charges on electricity, gas, water, air Carefully check potential problems that might occur during the move when making your contract.
conditioning or heating. For any damages including loss or breakage while moving your belongings, you will need to ensure
The tenant is responsible for these charges. In addition, it will be clearly specified between the proof to verify the damage. Next make a claim for said damages with the moving company.
tenant and the leaseholder regarding who will pay overhead charges(parking lot, elevators, etc.).
Types Description
Apartment(Mansion)
Row houses with more than 5 floors
These are guarded Health Insurance
Have subsidiary facilities(shopping centers, public parking lots)
Health insurance is classified into workplace health insurance and regional health insurance.The
Single-Family House Single-family house built on private land
health insurance system enables everyone to receive medical services according to the need of the
insured using the fund formed by the premium paid by the insured. facilities accommodating more than 100 patients(Tertiary hospital)
Foreigners can become members of Koreas national health insurance. Members pay a certain
amount of premiums every month. Hospitals
Members pay about 20~50% of the medical examination and treatment fees and the rest is paid Hospitals have several medical departments and have more than 30 beds(Secondary hospital).
by the National Health Insurance Corporation.
Clinics
Small hospitals specialized in a specific medical treatment(surgery, internal medicine, ediatrics,

Eligibility dentistry, etc.), often in a community(Primary hospital)
Spouses and children of nationals of the Republic of Korea who stay in Korea on family visitation
visas(F-1 visa)
Foreigners who have lived in Korea for more than one year on the following visa types are eligible: General Procedures of Medical Examination
cultural arts(D-1), overseas study(D-2), industrial training(D-3), general training(D-4), journalism(D-5), Oriental Medicine Clinic
religious affairs(D-6), business supervisor(D-7), corporate investment (D-8), trade management(D-9), Hospital treating illnesses on the basis of oriental medicine including acupuncture and traditional
professorship(E-1), foreign language instructor(E-2), research(E-3), technology transfer(E-4), herbal medicine, etc.
professional employment(D-5), special occupation(E-7), employed trainee(E-8). Their spouses and
children who are less than 20 years old(F-3) are also eligible. Those who reside in Korea with a Public Health Center
residency visa(F-2) Overseas Koreans who reside in Korea with an overseas Koreans visa(F-4) Public medical organization providing simple medical services at a low cost.
* Patients will receive a basic medical examination in primary hospital and will be referred to a secondary or tertiary
hospital depending on the severity of the problem.This requirement is not applied to emergency cases.
Acquisition of Eligibility and Application When to Acquire Eligibility
After completing the foreigner registration
For overseas Koreans, after reporting the domestic residency or completing the foreigner Purchase of Medicine 26
registration. Since the implementation of the SDP(Separation of Dispensing and Prescription) in Korea, it is 27
necessary to bring doctors prescriptions when purchasing medicine at pharmacies.
Medicine to treat simple symptoms such as headaches or indigestion can be purchased from
Application Procedure pharmacies without prescriptions.
Submit the application form to your branch of the National Health Insurance Corporation.
Required documents : Foreigner registration cards or certificates of domestic residency, Summit application Wait near the corresponding medical department Upon being called,
certificate of income consult with the doctor After treatment, pay fees and receive prescription, if any Submit
prescription and purchase medicines at a pharmacy, if needed.
Premium Standards
The premium rate for the insured in the workplace is applied to foreign employees whose Vaccination for Infants and Children
income can be verified. Boosters are given on the 18th month after birth and between four and six years of age.
Average premium rates for an insured household in each area are applied to foreigners without
income or those whose income is difficult to verify(30% discount for overseas students). Polio: The polio vaccine is administered at the second fourth and sixth months after birth.A
* For more information on health insurance, please visit the website of National Health Insurance Corporation booster is given between four and six years of age.
* (http://www.nhic.or.kr) An English page is available now.
MMR : The MMR is a vaccination against measles, mumps and rubella. The first MMR is
administered between four and six years of age.
Medical Service Japanese Encephalitis : The 1st vaccination is given anywhere between the 12th to the 24th
month after birth. The 2nd vaccination follows one week after the 1st. A 3rd vaccination is given
Types of Hospitals one year after the 2nd vaccination.
General Hospitals Additional boosters are given to children of 6 full years of age and 12 full years of age.
General hospitals have a wide variety of medical departments, and each department is staffed * Free vaccinations are available for infants and children at certified public health centers. Please contact the relevant public
by medical specialists. General hospitals are equipped with extensive facilities including inpatient health center for more information.
Hospitals Addresses TEL historical people in Korea. The Great King Sejong
of Joseon dynasty is on 10,000Won, 5,000Won
Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center
245 Suseong-ro,Jangan-gu,Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-Do 69 031)888-0114 is Lee, Yulgok, the famous scholar, 1,000Won
Suwon Hospital
Gyeonggi Provincial Medica Center is famous scholar, Lee, Hwang. 50,000Won is
142 Heungsun-ro,Uijeongbu-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)828-5000 famous female artist Shin, Saimdang, Korean
Uijengbu Hospital
Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center womens role model of a wise mother and
207 Jungang-ro,Paju-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)940-9100
Paju Hospital a good wife. She was the mother of Yulgok,
Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center on 5,000 Won. They are members of a very
2742 Gyeongchung-daero,Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)639-4800
Icheon Hospital prominent family, Deoksu Lee, their another
Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center family member is General Lee, Soon Shin.
17, Gosu 2-ro,Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)8046-5000 When your number is called, go to the teller
Anseong Hospital
Gyeonggi Provincial Medical Center
1648 Pocheon-ro,Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-Do 031)539-9114
Pocheon Hospital
Opening a Bank Account
T o open a bank account, visit at local bank
with your foreigner registration card and the
passport and fill out the application form.
Free Medical Examination for Foreigners Personal data such as name and address
must be provided. Opening a bank account is
Eligibility completed after depositing a specified amount

F ree medical examinations are available for foreign workers, their children and married immigrant
of money into the account.
women before acquiring citizenship who are not covered by a health care system such as health
Using the cash card issued at the time of When your number is called, go to the teller
insurance and medical benefits.
opening the bank account, you can withdraw 28
money from automated teller machines which are found in many locations.
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Benefits
F ull coverage for the entire period from hospitalization to discharge from hos-pital, within a limit of
Eligibility
5 million Won per case(for cases requiring more than 5million Won, benefits can be extended up to
ost credit card companies and banks issue credit cards to foreigners. Requirements for the issuing
M
10 million Won after review).
of credit cards and the documents required differ by bank. Visit your local bank for a consultation.
Available Services
Money Exchange
In Patient treatment, one day outpatient surgery One prior outpatient examination related to the
S ome banks provide foreign currency exchange services. To exchange money, a passport or
hospitalization or surgery three outpatient examinations following treatment.
foreigner registration card is required. As almost no Korean stores accept foreign currency, it is
Medical Facilities for Free Medical Examinations.
therefore recommended to change your foreign currency into Korean Won.
Overseas Remittance
Bank Transactions T here are three ways to transfer money to overseas banks: wire transfer, telegraphic transfer, and
remittance check. Money can be transferred to overseas banks in any banks providing foreign
Korean Currency currency service.
The unit of Korean currency is the Won. Coins
come in four different denominations : 10Won,
50Won, 100Won, and 500Won.
Wire transfer
Bills come in four different denominations:
T his is the fastest and safest method. The name of the bank, the name of the branch of the bank,
1,000Won, 5,000Won, 10,000Won, and
the bank account number, address, telephone number, and bank code must be supplied for the
50,000Won.
transfer.
The images of characters on the bills are great
Take a number ticket from the ticket machine
Telegraphic transfer Olleh(001), LG U+(002), Onse Telecom(008, 00365), SK Telink(00700).

A bank check is sent directly to the recipient abroad. * Rate plans vary by service providers. Contact individual service providers for more detail. Discounts up to 30~50% can
be received for calls made in the morning/after midnight and holidays.
Mobile Phone / Telephone Service

High-Speed Internet
Mobile Phone
Subscription : Visit any agency of the 3 mobile operators in Korea(SKT, Subscription : Call Internet service providers to request service. New subscription fees and monthly
KT, LGT). fees differ depending upon the service providers. The longer the contract period is, the cheaper the
Fill out the subscription form and pay the new subscription fee and monthly fee is in general.
mobile phone price. Charges vary by mobile operators so check each
Websites and phone number of major service providers
operators service products. Membership cards provide a discount to
theaters, entertainment parks or restaurants. SKT www.sktelecom.com 1599-0011
KT www.kt.com 100
Required documents : Foreigner registration card, passport, bank LG www.uplus.co.kr 101
account for automatic payment of monthly fees, etc.
Websites for the 3 mobile operators in Korea

SKT : www.sktelecom.com Postal Service
KTF : www.kt.com
LGT : www.uplus.com Domestic Mail 30
Bank Transactions/Mobile Phone/Telephone Service omestic mail is classified into general postal service(express and normal) and parcel service.
D
Express service generally enables overnight delivery whereas it takes about four days in the case of 31
normal service. Postage differs depending upon the weight of the postal item.
Pay Phones
Payphone is the phone which is set at a street or a certain place for publics.
You can use the phone by input of coins or card but public phone is now disappearing gradually in International Mail
Korea due to the popularization of mobile phone. T here are three types of international mail : general, parcel post and
Collect Call : A collect call is useful if you do not have cash or credit card readily available. Collect international express mail.
call service is available for all calls excluding international calls. EMS(Express Mail Service) is the fastest international postal service to
deliver urgent letters, documents, or parcels overseas safely. The weight
of a parcel is limited to less than 30kg. For some countries, the weight
Home Phones is limited to less than 20kg, and there are items whose sending is
Visit the nearest branch of Korea Telecom(KT) with your foreigner registration card and passport to prohibited. Therefore, you should check in advance. Postal items up to
have your phone connected. 30kg can be mailed. Postage depends on kinds, sizes and weights.
It is important to provide an accurate address for the connection of your phone. Paying phone
bills using an automatic payment from your bank account is the most convenient way to pay.
* Caution regarding Application
Business Hours
Weekdays : 09:00 ~ 18:00
It is necessary to provide an accurate address and your foreigner registration card when requesting the connection.
Installation fees and basic rates vary by service provider(Contact individual service providers for more information). Saturdays, Sundays and holidays : closed.
International Calls Delivery Service

Service code of international call service provider + country code + area code + phone Courier service wherein packages are delivered directly to the addressee is expensive compared to
number. regular postal service, but it is safe and its delivery time is very short. Furthermore, the risk of loss is
Major international call services(service code) low because the receiver's contact numbers are indicated. With just one call, the delivery man visit
your place and take your packages and deliver until the next day across the nation (except Sunday Public Bath has bathtubs and showers. Sauna has bathtubs, showers, and rest areas. Jjimjilbang has
and holiday; for some areas whose traffic is not convenient such as island or mountain regions). bathtubs, showers, rest areas, and rooms for sleeping. Men and women can use all facilities together
Courier charge varies depending on the receipt area, size and type of goods, cargo situation, and except the areas for bath and sleeping room.
quantity. You can check the charges in each courier company's homepage in advance.
Courier Company Homepage Telephone No.

Hanjin Transportation www.hanjin.co.kr 1588-0011 Shopping
Korea Express Co., Ltd. www.doortodoor.co.kr 1588-1255
KGB Logis www.kgbls.co.kr 1577-4577
Logen http://d2d.ilogen.com 1588-9988
Courier Service of Post Office www.epost.go.kr 1588-1300
Electricity / Gas / Water

Electricity
The standard voltage for home appliances is 220volts in Korea. Foreigners should check the voltage Traditional Markets
for any appliances that they bring from their home countries. T raditional open market was a kind of our old characteristic market and has been organized on
a large scale by gathering of a lot of merchants. Despite of its restricted number of products as 32
compared to large supermarket, You can get some fresh farm and sea products through its direct 33
Gas delivery. Also, you can buy good quality products at competitive prices at open market.
T o use city gas, contact a city gas provider in the relevant area to request gas supply. An engineer
Markets Location
from the city gas provider will visit your home and connect the gas on the appointed date. If LP gas
is used in the residence, contact a nearby gas provider for the connection of LP gas. Tongbok Market 7-29 Tongbok-Dong, Pyeongtaek
Anjung Market 221-10 Anjung-Ri, Pyeongtaek
Water Seojeong Market 317 Seojeong-Dong, Pyeongtaek

ater is available in almost all houses. Check the water valve first if the water doesnt run after
W Songbuk Market 745-12 Jisan-Dong, Pyeongtaek
turning on the tap.
Jungang Market 317 Sinjang-Dong, Pyeongtaek
Paengseong Market 148 Anjung-Ri, Pyeongtaek
Facilities
Department Store
Barbershop A department store is a massive retail establishment that is organized through classifying shop by
The barbershop provides men with haircut and shave service. product and customer and by managing all affairs for the promotion of sales and improvement of
service.
Hair Salon
T he hair salon was originally used as space exclusive for women; nowadays, however, even men use
Supermarket
it a lot. You can get perm, haircut, dyeing, nail trimming, and makeup service. A supermarket is a retailer focusing on groceries item. Small supermarkets are generally located in
small communities with larger supermarkets found in cities.
Public bath
Korean public bath facility types include "public bath," "Sauna," and "Jjimjilbang (Korean dry sauna)."
Convenience Store Name of Hotel Location Class

Registered
No of rooms Telephone
A convenience store is a retailer operating for 24 hours. It sells simple miscellaneous goods. date
Star Pyeongtaekho Tourist 536-26, Gwongwan-ri,
2003.11.28 87 683-8394
Hotel Hyeondeok-myeon
Gyeonggi Tourist Hotel 240-3, Sinjang-dong 2004.01.28 85 668-1900
Restaurants World Tourist Hotel 297, Sinjang-dong 2004.05.15 49 667-5300
R estaurants cooking and serving food by using our towns specialty item, the Pyeongtaek rice
exclusively. Restaurants serving rice by using only the excellent Pyeongtaek rice. Restaurants whose
employees are kind, facilities are hygienic, and their menus are nutritionally balanced and therefore
can improve dietary life of the people. Restaurants of which food is unique in taste and menu, and Taxes
also demonstrating the characteristics of Pyeongtaek Restaurants that have a good reputation
Taxes in Korea consist of national taxes collected by the central government(in come tax, corporate
and secure convenience facilities for customers. Restaurants that satisfy the requirements of the
tax, education tax, etc.) and local taxes collected by local governments(sales tax, registration tax,
standard for designating exemplary restaurants.
property tax,etc.) Foreigners residing in Korea must pay taxes.
Designated Restaurants
Tax Payments
Name Location Telephone Major menu Food style Upon receiving tax notices, taxes can be paid at financial institution including banks and post offices.
Taxes can be paid by automatic transfer from banks or by credit card.

Cheongsong Garden 104-46, Bijeon 2-dong 651-1414 Ribs Korean style
* For more information on tax payment, please visit the website of the National Tax Service
Gobaksajip 64-1,3,4, Pyeongtaek-dong 652-1199 Cold noodle Korean style
(www.nts.go.kr)
Yangbanchon 194-3, Jangan-dong 663-4069 Duck Korean style
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Pajuok 46-2, Pyeongtaek-dong 655-2446 Soup Korean style
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Cheonggiwajip 405-2, Jisan-dong 662-1160 Duck Korean style Keeping public order
Sujeonggung 386, Sinyoung-ri, Poseung-myeon 682-4777 Raw fish Japanese style
It is the obligation of all to observe the public order to keep the urban environment clean and
Nutritiona Dolsotbap Korean style secure an advanced system of order. Those who violate the public order shall be fined.
Doldam Garden 393-11, Ichung-dong 668-9090
Galbi
You must observe the following

No smoking in non-smoking areas.
No spitting on streets.
Hotels No urinating in streets.
No illegal dumping of waste.
Registered No throwing butts/wastes, line-up.
Name of Hotel Location Class No of rooms Telephone
date No jaywalking.
West Tourist Hotel 658-2, Hyeonwha-ri, Anjung-eup 1 1997.04.02 66 683-8531 Observing traffic signals.
Songtan Tourist
274-190, Sinjang-dong 1 1979.03.05 97 666-5101
Fasten your seat belts in moving vehicles.
Hotel
Carlson Hotel 291, Pyeongtaek-dong 2 1986.12.20 47 656-0074
Youngchun Tourist Hotel 304-14, Sinjang-dong 2 1988.08.09 66 663-4000
Pyeongtaek Tourist Hotel 62-10, Pyeongtaek-dong 1 1988.11.13 46 654-3331
Hotel Gabo 845-1, Bijeon-dong 1 1998.06.23 123 658-7700
Prince Tourist Hotel 274-273, Sinjang-dong 1 2000.03.28 60 611-6000
Osan Tourist Hotel 298-151, Sinjang-dong 2000.09.04 55 664-8960
Royal Tourist Hotel 137-1, Anjeong-ro, Paengseong-eup 2002.06.20 33 691-9261
Welcome to Korea
Let's learn every day Korean conversation Language
Nice to meet you Please It's expensive I'm happy Korean is the official language of the Republic of Korea. Korean Language currently is among
the world's 13th most widely used language.
Ban ga wa yo Butak ham nida Bi ssa yo Gi Bbeoyo (A unique language called Hangeul created by king Sejong in 1443. Hangeul alphabet
is composed of 14 consonants and 10 vowels. Hangeul is evaluated as a very significant
Good morning Go together It's pretty How much is it? alphabet because it is almost entirely phonetic for the Korean language.)
?
Korean language has its origin in Altaic language in BC 10C, and its alphabets Hangeul was
Joun achim Ham Ggae Gayo Ye bbeo yo Erl ma ye yo?
created by King Sejong in 1446 as the Korean writing system. Hangeul alphabet is composed
My name is James Can I help you? Thank you I like it of 14 consonants and 10 vowels.
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Jeo neun james ip nida Eo seo o seyo Gamsa ham nida Jowayo There are always many different vocaburaries for important onething in a language. Rice has 37
been very important grain for Koreans for ages. Almost Every 365 day, Every 3-time Meal,
How are you? See you again You are welcome I don't like it Koreans eat rice.In English you have just one rice, but in Korean, we have three.
?
An nyeong ha seyo? Ddo man na yo Cheon Maneyo Sileoyo Byeo : rice on the field before harvest
Ssal : a grain of rice; after harvest, refined rice before boiling
Congratulation It's cold It's warm It's hot Bob : boiled rice

Chukha ham nida Chu Weoyo Deo Weoyo Mae weoyo
English is visually orientied language: you say, I see when understood, but Korean is auditory
Forgive me please Come on in I'm sad It's delicious orientied, so when they get understood, they say, I hear. For something precious, important,
high, and big Koreans use plural possive Our Woori
Yong seo hae ju se yo Eo seo oseyo Seul Peoyo Masit seo yo
- Our University, Our Elder Sister, Our Mother,
Who is this speaking ? Good bye I am sorry It's salty serious case(non sense); our wife, our husband,

Nu Gu Seyo? An nyeong hi ga seyo Mian ham nida Xayo In contrast, For something low, and small Koreans use singular possive My My Book(Ne
Check), My Younger Sister,(Ne Dong Seng)
Please help me Coffee please I'm tired

Honorific for elders is strongly advised and talk down for friends or youngers in a casual
Do wa ju seyo Coffee ju seyo Pigon Heyo
attitude or speech,
Welcome to Korea
ex : Jeo(English: I) for elders, Na(English: I) home to the world's largest Christian church and second largest country send missionaries
to the other countries. According to survey of the National Statistical Office in 2005, 52.1% of
Advisable Gesture is to have to use two hands for elders, and important things, while giving, Koreans have a religion. Buddhism(23% of the population), Protestant Christianity(18%), and
taking, bringing, and carring. Catholic Christianity (11%) are the three major religions.
Greetings
Shik-Sa-Ha-Shut-Se-Yo?
Once Koreans had hard time without food, it matters much to them whether having a meal Food
or not.
Soo-Go-Ha-Se-Yo! its translated literally into Have Great Pain! Korean dishes are healthy foods generally rich in nutrients and low calorie. The main
It sounds like something like curse, however, it means I know you get some trouble for doing ingredients of Korean dishes are grains, seafood, and vegetables. Korean meals consist of 38
your work. Please do a good job! Not only you but most of us also do the same thing. We rice, soup, and a variety of side dishes. Korean food is characterized by the development of 39
Koreans should work hard without exception. fermented foods including soy sauce, bean paste, and Jangajji(slices of radish or cucumber
dried and seasoned with soy) Famous Korean dishes include Kimchi, Bulgogi, Galbi, Bibimbap,
These two sentences are the most, and the best greetings used for anyone, anytime, and Naengmyeon, Gimchijjigae and Doenjagjjigae.
anyplace. Do remember!
Sound systems is very very critical different. In English we pronounce words with stress, but in
Korean, we never. National Flag[Taegeukgi]
Taegeukgi is the flag symbolizing the yin and yang theory of Eastern philosophy. The upper
Religions red part of the circle in the center represents the yang, the active force of the universe,
whereas the lower blue part represents the passive force. The two forces work together to
ensure continuity, balance, and harmony. The circle at the center is surrounded by four trigrams
The constitution of the Republic of Korea guarantees freedom of religion. The Religious in the four comers of the flag. The trigrams symbolize heaven, earth, the sun(or fire) and the
tradition in Korea had been dominated by Buddhism and Confucianism. Those traditional moon(or water), which are cosmic elements. the white background of the flag symbolizes
religions are still influence Korean's ethos not only for the believers but also for the non peace and the Korean peoples sincerity and homogeneity.
believers. But, by the end of the 1800's, the number of Catholic followers began to escalate.
The Christian church experienced tremendous growth, the results of which are evident in
contemporary Korean society. Korea, in the span of a few short decades, has become the
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TOURISM
PYEONGTAEK
Tourist Attractions
03 TOURISM PYEONGTAEK
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Tourism
Pyeongtaek
Pyeongtaek-Ho Art Center

The first floor of the art center is an art gallery, the second floor is a performance hall, and the third
floor is a meditation hall. Visitors can view the displayed works of art year-round and other various
things like its outdoor fountain. Also, the art centers one of the best-known tourist attractions due
to its eye-catching distinctive pyramidal exterior and birds-eye view of Pyeongtaek-Ho.
(Hanguk Soriter)
Korea Soriter Arts Center
(Hanguk Soriter) Korea Soriter Arts Center is 42
located at the Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex. 43
There are many interesting facilities such as
a concert hall, open-air theatre, and Korean
traditional music theme park located inside
the center. Visitors can enjoy various Korean
traditional music and dance performances,
and participate in the variety of programs
(e.g., learning Korean traditional music and
dance) that are offered. Also, participants
Tourist Attractions may experience various cultural and folk art
programs and events.
Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourism Complex
Pyeongtaek-Ho (or Pyeongtaek Lake) is an extensive artificial lake formed by the sea wall
constructed in the Ansan Bay. Park-goers can relax on the grass, enjoy the fine forest pathway
around the lake, and savor fresh seafood caught from the West Sea at nearby sashimi restaurants.
Pyeongtaek-Ho is one of the representative tourist attractions of Pyeongtaek. The wooden
boardwalk along the lake provides its visitors an opportunity to take a peaceful walk and appreciate
the lakes scenery. There is also a water fountain that jets water 105m high that will refresh your
mind. In addition, there are yellow Yu-chae flowers and barley along the sandbank park lining the
lake, which enhances the scenic beauty.
Besides its scenery, Pyeongtaek-Ho is loved by its visitors for its water activities (such as yachting,
wind surfing, waterskiing, excursion boats, motor boats, and swan paddle boats) and tandem bike
rentals.
Some other good attractions at the tourism complex include the following: boardwalk and
formative overhead walkway, Pyeongtaek-Ho Drive-in Theater, cafs, sashimi restaurants, roasted
shellfish restaurants near the Art Hall, etc.
Pyeongtaek-Hang Promotion Center excellent place for people to spend peaceful time with their family, friends, or colleagues.
Pyeongtaek-Hang (or Pyeongtaek-Harbor) has Also, festivals like the Catching Fresh in Jinwi-Cheon Festival and the Smelt Festival are held
been advancing as the countrys hub port for annually in the summer and winter, respectively.
trade with China and Southeast Asian countries. In addition, visitors may enjoy a variety of activities in the experience yard (e.g., air walks, sleighing
In 2007, the amount of goods that were ice fields, bottle gourd craftwork, and Found Object Art Gallery).
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exported and imported through Pyeongtaeks 45
harbor reached $4.5 billion. The major exported
goods include automotive vehicles, optical Wootdali Culture Village
instruments, and steel manufactures, and the This village is a culture and arts experience center. The village was formerly a school in Geumgak-ri,
major imported goods include gas, home Seotan-myeon. The closed school was transformed into a creative culture and art space, known as
appliances, and farm products. Also, car ferries the Wootdali Culture Village, thanks to the Pyeongtaek Culture Center. You may partake in about 80
run between Pyeongtaek-Hang and a number experience programs (e.g., ceramic arts, stone flower art, woodcrafts, rice cake mallet pounding, and
of Chinese cities (Yantai, Rongcheng City, Rizhao, Lianyungang, and Weihai). folk games) at the culture village.
To highlight the history and future vision of the harbor, Pyeongtaek-Hang Promotion Center is Outside, you can see pretty colorful pin wheels, air stages, animal yards, and farms. In the animal yard,
located in an area that overlooks Pyeongtaek-Hangs opening to the West Sea. Groups are welcome deer, black goats, rabbits, ducks, roosters, turkeys, and other small animals are being raised.
to take a look around Peongtaek-Hang in a port guide-boat (reservations are required at least 3 At the weekend farms, you can cultivate chemical-free vegetables such as cabbage, sweet
days prior to the tour, TEL: 031-682-5663). potatoes, and others. Also, you may make a reservation to camp out on the grass. The culture center
is a wonderful place where all family members, from children to elders, can enjoy themselves.
Jinwi-Cheon Amusement Park

This park has the following sport facilities:
swimming pool, campground, nature study field,
basketball court, and jok-gu (Korean football)
court.
The upper area of the Jinwi stream is crystal
clear, as it is a protected water supply source.
You may try the water at the Jinwi Water Intake
Station, which is also located in a protection
area.
Once it gets warmer outside, the park is an
ceremony; listening to meditation music;

copying Buddhist scriptures; and growing
vegetables.
Visitors can also learn about temple foods
during their stay at the Sudosa Temple, which
has maintained the tradition of authentic
Korean temple foods.
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Agricultural Museum/Natural Botanical Garden

Agricultural Museum is a place where visitors can get a sense of how Korean agriculture has
changed from prehistoric times to today, and learn about the past, present, and future of
Pyeongtaeks agriculture. At the museum, relics of farming life, Super Oning Brand of Pyeongtaeks
premium agricultural products, and naturally dyed textiles are exhibited.
Natural Botanical Garden is a natural learning place where visitors can observe about 5,200 flowers
and plants, including 161 native and rare subtropical plant species. Also, the Grand Flower Festival is
held in the beginning of May each year at the botanical garden.
Sudosa Temple Stay

Temple stay is a very interesting and exciting
experience for foreigners. During the temple
stay, visitors can participate in various events
such as the following: trying on a Buddhist
shroud; participating in Buddhist services such
as the 108 repentance; learning Buddhist meal
etiquettes and tea ceremonies; lantern making;
walking along the pine tree forests yellow
soil road; participating in the foot washing
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CULTURAL
HERITAGES
AND HISTORIC
SITES
Cultural Heritage of Pyeongtaek
Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek
04 CULTURAL HERITAGES AND HISTORIC SITES
04 Royal Certificate of Meritorious

Subject Issued to Won Gyun
Cultural Heritages and Royal Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued

to Won Gyun, is a designated National Treasure
Historic Sites
(no. 1133), and is an important document
that shows the distinguished military service
of Admiral Won Gyun. Admiral Won Gyun
was born in Pyeongtaek and brought home
impressive victories against Japanese fleets
during many battles. However the admirals
life came to an end in 1597, during the
Japanese Invasion of Korea. This royal certificate
Cultural Heritages of Pyeongtaek documents the admirals distinguished military
service and heroic death against the Japanese
in detail.
Stone Seated Vairocana Buddha of Simboksa Temple
(Simboksa Seokjo Birojanabul Jwasang)
Simboksa Seokjo Birojanabul Jwasang, which is Pyeongtaek Nongak
the name of the seated stone statue of Buddha, Nongak, which is Korean traditional farmers music, has 5 types: Wootdali Nongak of the Gyeonggi
is a designated National Treasure (No. 565) and and Chungcheong province, Udo (Right) Nongak of the Honam plains, Jwado (Left) Nongak of the
is enshrined at the very old Buddhist Simboksa mountainous region of Honam, Yeongnam Nongak, and Yeongdong Nongak.
Temple. Pyeongtaek Nongak, which falls under Wootdali Nongak, has been influenced by the Dure 50
Legend says that around 700 years ago, three communitys Maeulnori and the Geolippaes professional theatrics. It consists of about 10 fast,
fishermen found and pulled up the Buddha
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dynamic, and cheerful tunes that have many diverse variations. Also, Pyeongtaek Nongak mainly
statue from the water. Then it is said that the uses the following instruments: gong, drum, Jing (another type of gong), Changku, small drum,
fishermen, which were Buddhist, moved it onto taepyeongso, etc.
land and built a temple to enshrine the statue. Although there are numerous types of nongak variations throughout the country, Pyeongtaek
That temple is believed to be the Simboksa Nongak has been recognized on a national and worldwide level. Pyeongtaek Nongak was proudly
Temple, and the statue is presumed to have been created during the 10th century. designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Korea (no.11-2) and has been recently
Seated Iron Sakyamuni Statue of Mangisa Temple

(Mangisa Cheoljo Yeorae Jwasang)
Mangisa Cheoljo Yeorae Jwasang, which is the
name of the seated iron statue of Buddha, is
a designated National Treasure (no. 567) and
is enshrined at the very old Buddhist Mangisa
Temple.
People say that the Mangisa Temple was
founded in 962 A.D. under the reign of King
Taejo, which was the first king of the Goryeo
Dynasty. Along with the temple, the statue
is believed to have created during the early
Goryeo period.
Also, there is a well (known as Eojeong) in the Mangisa Temple. Legend says that King Sejo of
the early Joseon Dynasty, who made a pit stop at this temple during a trip, tasted the water from
Eojeong and described it as being spring water sweet as dew.
been added to UNESCOs Representative List

of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in
November 2014.
Classification Important Intangible Cultural

Property No. 11-2
Designated Date December 1, 1985
Skill Holder Kim Yong-Rae
Place of Inheritance 242-1 Paengseong-eup,
Pyeonggun-ri
Sambongjip Mokpan (Wood Plates of

the Sambong Collection)
Sambongjip Mokpan is a collection of
Sambong Jeong Dojeons (1337~1398) literary
works printed on wooden plates. Jeong Dojeon
was a scholar, civil minister, and a distinguished
contributor to the foundation of the Joseon at the time. In hopes of lessening the financial burden of the people, he has reformed the corrupted
Dynasty (King Taejos supporter and advisor). tax payment system.
Not only did he lay down the political system Under the new Dae Dong Law, people were able to pay tribute in rice rather than the originally
and tax laws of the new dynasty, he made offered regional specialties. This law was in place from the 41st year of King Sunjos reign (1608) to
Confucianism the national religion, moved the the 31st year of King Gojongs reign (1894). Also, educational inequalities and unfair labor practices
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capital to Hanyang (present-day Seoul), made Joseon a highly centralized bureaucracy, wrote the were removed and private commercial transactions ran smoothly after the enforcement of the Dae 53
dynastys constitution, helped create Sungkyunkwan (royal Conucian academy), etc. Dong Law.
The Sambong collection, which originally was published into 8 volumes and 8 books, was
republished onto wood plates thanks to King Jeongjos order. The wood plates of Sambongs Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 40
collection consist of 14 volumes and 7 books, and include but are not limited to the following Designated Date July 10, 1973
topics: Jeong Dojeons literary works, centralism, Joseons code of laws, Jeong Dojeons philosophy, Owner Republic of Korea
administrative achievements of Goryeo Dynastys kings, etc. Location 140-1 Sosa-dong, Pyeongtaek
A total of 228 wood plates were used to completely republish the Sambong collection. Not only are Era 10th year of Hyojongs reign as Joseon Dynastys king (1659)
the plates valuable to those who study the history of printing, they are highly valued by many for
they bring together the political, economic, and philosophical thoughts of Jeong Dojeon. In other
words, they include the fundamental ideals envisioned on the founding of the Joseon Dynasty.
Historic Sites of Pyeongtaek
Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 132
Designated Date May 7, 1986 Shrine of Jeong Dojeon
Owner Jongjung of the Jeong clan of Bongwha Jeong Dojeon was a scholar, civil minister, and a
Location 189 Eunsan-ri, Jinwi-myeon distinguished contributor to the foundation of
Quantity 14 volumes, 228 plates the Joseon Dynasty (King Taejos supporter and
Era 15th year of Jeongjos reign as Joseon Dynastys king (1791) advisor). After Yi Bangwon, the 5th son of King
Taejo and the future 3rd king of Joseon, had
Jeong Dojeon assassinated over their conflict
The Monument to the Enforcement of the Dae Dong Law over how the country should be governed,
This monument has been in its current location since the 1970s. Originally, it was set up 50m Jeong Dojeons descendants moved to
southeast (on a hill) from its current location during the 10th year of King Hyojongs reign (1659) to Pyeongtaek and have been living here for more
inform the people about the enforcement of the Dae Dong Law and to commemorate Kim Yuks than 600 years. Jeong Dojeons contributions
virtue of caring for the people. Kim Yuk was the scholar that created the law; he was prime minister and accomplishments were respected by
many succeeding kings. In fact, King Gojong respected him so much that he had Munheonsa, Jang
Dojeons shrine, built in 1872 and let his descendants take care of it. The ancestral tablet and portrait
of the deceased Jeong Dojeon is displayed inside the shrine. Also, the shine was designated as a
Pyeongtaek Local Relic (no. 2) on March 5, 1986.
Tomb and Shrine of Admiral Won Gyun

Admiral Won Gyun made a great contribution in defeating the Japanese Navy when Japan invaded
Korea in 1592. He is known for bringing home impressive victories against Japanese fleets during
many battles, including the great victory of the Hansan Naval Battle (cooperated with Admiral Yi
Sunshin). However during the Battle of Chilcheollyang, Admiral Won Gyun fought for his life but was
unfortunately defeated.
For the man that has scarified his life for his country, a tomb and shrine was built in his honor. At the
admirals tomb, there is his memorial stone and a stone table, stone lantern, and 4 stone statues of
civil officials and warriors placed in front of the royal tomb. The tomb was designated a Gyeonggi-
do Monument (no. 57) and the shrine was designated as a Pyeongtaek Local Relic (no. 6).
Paengseong-eup Guesthouse
Over the span of centuries, this building has been rebuilt and repaired a number of times. Originally
it was a small-scaled Paengseong-hyeon guesthouse during the Joseon Dynasty, but it was rebuilt
to be enlarged during the period of Hyeonjong (1659~1674). Over the next century and half, it was
repaired twice (36th year of Yeongjo [1760] and 1st year of Sunjo [1801]).
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The building attached to the main gate and the main building (guesthouse) that contains 9 55
rooms remain today. There are 3 part to the building: Jungdaecheong, Dongheon and Seoheon.
Jungdaecheong, which is the middle part of the guesthouse with the highest roof, was where
the wooden plate that symbolizes the king was kept and the head of the district bowed down to
it twice a month. Dongheon and Seoheon (Dongseoheon for short) are located on the sides of
Jungdaecheong. These two parts were used as a guesthouse; this is where the public officials from
other districts stayed when they visited the area.
As for the building attached to the gate, the central part is the main gate to the guesthouse and is
decorated with a monitor roof. On the roofs of the main gate and Jungdaecheong, dragon head
carvings are placed on the each ends to show the dignity of the administrative office.
Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 137

Designated Date June 1, 1989
Owner Pyeongtaek City
Location 117 Gaeksa-ri, Paengseong-eup
Era Joseon Dynasty
Pyeongtaek-Hyanggyo
Pyeongtaek-Hyanggyo, a national institute
established by the country, is believed to have
been built in King Taejongs 13th year of reign
(1413) for Confucius and sages to perform
ancestral rites and to educate the people.
The Hyanggyo was destroyed in a fire during the 2nd Manchu Invasion of Korea, but luckily has Honghaksa Monument House
been restored and fixed. The institution consisted of classrooms, lecture halls, dormitories, and the This monument was built in honor of Hong
Hall of Confucius. Although today the educational purposes no longer exist, ancestral rites are still Ikhan, one of the three patriotic scholars that
performed. Also, this institute has been designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 4). were taken and executed in China in 1637.
During the 2nd Manchu Invasion of Korea,
Ikhan and the two prisoners of war insisted
Jinwi-Hyanggyo on advocating war against China. Once the
The Great Hall of Confucius war ended, the three were taken to Shenyang,
Jinwi-Hyanggyo is believed to have been built the capital of Qing China, along with 50,000
during the early years of Joseon and is known prisoners. Until the very last moment of their
to have been repaired twice in the 1920s. The lives, the three loyal detainees refused to placate.
remaining facilities include the following: Great In honor of the patriotic scholar, the monument
Hall of Confucius, West Hall, East Hall, inner gate, was first built in 1964 and relocated to its current location in 1682. Also, the Honghaksa Monument
and outer gate. House was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 5).
The Great Hall of Confucius is where ancestral
tablets of Chinese and Korean Confucian
scholars are enshrined and ancestral rites are Birthplace of An Jaehong
performed. This hall in particular has special An Jaehong was a great politician, journalist,
cultural value; it keeps a royal tablet that and scholar in the modern era of Korea.
is believed to have been brought from the old Jinwi-hyeon guesthouse. Like the Pyeongtaek During the Japanese occupation of Korea,
Hyanggo, the educational purpose no longer exists, but the ancestral rites are still performed today. Jaehong contributed as a leader, activist of
Also, this institute has been designated as a Gyeonggi-do Cultural Heritage Material (no. 40). the independence movement, journalist, and 56
statesman; he was incarcerated 9 times during
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the Korean independence movement. After
Tomb and Memorial Stone for General Yi Daewon the liberation of Korea, he assumed the post of
General Yi Daewon served his time in the military in middle period of the Joseon Dynasty. The the Peoples Party Representative, became the
general was born in Pyeongtaek in 1566. Once he turned 17 years old (18 in Korean), he passed the 1st Chief Civilian Minister under the U.S. Army
military service examination and eventually became the youngest naval commander throughout Military Government in Korea, and was a great
the Joseon Dynasty. General Yi Daewon successfully defeated the Japanese fleets that invaded the contributor to the construction of Koreas national state. He was also elected to the 2nd National
southern coast of Joseon in 1587. However, the generals life came to an end while he was on the Assembly of Pyeongtaek (his hometown). During the Korean War, he was captured by the North
battle field. After his death, the king granted him a posthumous name and memorial arch in 1592. Korean Government unfortunately and was never able to return home. In honor of all he has done
Also, his memorial stone was erected in 1699. In addition, the tomb and memorial stone for General for his country, his birthplace was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Monument (no. 135).
Yi Daewon was designated as a Gyeonggi-do Monument (no. 56).
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FESTIVALS
AND EVENTS
Festivals
Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families
05 FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
05 Peongtaek along with the art performances by

the U.S. Military band and Pyeongtaek Farmers'
Festivals and music performance. Visitors can enjoy a regular

event of Korean folk play, as well as the world's
Events
folk culture and foods.
Rock Festival
The festival is a grand Rock festival and this year
is the 5th. It will be held in Ichung Fountain Park
on 29th Auguest. There will be a band contest,
and a varity of performances presented. Visitors
Festivals will also enjoy special performances by famous
singers.
Mulbit Festival
(Water Sparkling Light Festival)
This year the 4th Water Sparkling Light Festival

will be held at Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex
on 4th October. It offers many kinds of events
such as orchestra performance, and fire work 60
show. People can enjoy and go around the
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booths set up for different cultural experiences,
and foods.
Babble(Wackjazeegurl) Youth Visual Arts

Pyeongtaek Spring Flower Festival Contest(13th, Auguest),
The festival is a grand flower festival and Family Camping,
this year was the 13th. It was held on 25th Smart Visual Arts Festival
April to Children's day in May at Agricultural This festival is the 4th this year. It will be held
Technology Center of Pyeongtaek City. During at Korea Soriter Arts Center, and Mt. Moobong
festival period, it offers various events and Youth Camp from 13th to 16th Auguest.
experience programs including singing contest, Many people come from all over the country
a celebration of Children's day and the sales of for family camping. They will also enjoy and
flowers, and agricultural products. Visitors also experience various art programms including
can enjoy various beautiful flowers at large mentor-lectures and cultural performances.
scaled flower garden, flower bed and Wild
flower garden. Annually, many people enjoy this
festival and keep pleasant memory. Gunmun-Po Silver Grass Festival
This 4th festival will be held at Anseong riverside
around 24th October. There people enjoy
Korea and America Friendship Cultural watching the silver grass dancing in groups
Festival(Spring and Fall) when it flutters in the wind. They will also enjoy
The Festival is very interesting and exciting cultural experiences such as art exhibitions and
event that can be experienced only at performances as well as foods.
Practical Music Festival of excellent works, this Festival is held.

Korean Universities The festival is a national contest such as vocal
It is the gathering of all practical music artists. music, instrumental music, percussion, farmers'
This is the second year to host to a festival at music, sijo and traditional dancing. Participants
Pyeongtaek-Ho Tourist Complex from 19th to can enjoy high leveled Korean traditional classic
20th September. Visitors can enjoy various show concerts.
times and band performances by students and
professors of department of practical music in
Korean universities. They will also set up booths Sosabeol Art Festival
for PR. It is the gathering of all Pyeongtaek artistic
organizations such as gukak(Koran classical
music and dance) citizens writing contest
Pyeongtaek-Ho Weekend Performances and photography contest are also included
Pyeongtaek-Ho Weekend Performance to promote the cooperation with locals. It is a
is performance of Pyeongtaek intangible festival of local artists and people.
cultural assets(Wootdali Pyeongtaek Nongak,
Pyeongtaek traditional songs) and popular
music starting from May to October. The Pyeongtaek-HangMarathon
performance is on every Saturday and Sunday Competition(October)

for tourist and local citizens The Pyeongtaek-Hang Marathon is competition
held to improve citizen health and has turned
into a dynamic, energetic race along with the 62
Pyeongtaek Nongak development of Pyeongtaek-Hang as the hub
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Pyeongtaek Nongak is a major farmers' music port for Northeast Asia trading and logistics.
of central part of Korea including Gyeonggi-Do, The race is classified into 5km, 10km, and
Seoul, and Chungcheong-Do. halfmarathons(21.0975km). The half-marathon is
It boasts the best skill having characteristics of open to those who are over 18 years old while
both 'Dure nongak' which is original farmers' the 5km and 10km races welcome everyone.
music and 'Yeonheuipae Nongak' which is About 15,000 people take part in this race in Oct.
farmers' music of professional entertainment every year. Winners receive a variety of prizes and
group'. It was designated as a Unesco's presents. This is a large scale amateur marathon
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. competition that excludes marathoners registered
with the Korea Athletics Federation from the
winners list.
Pyeongtaek Minyo
Pyeongtaek Minyo is traditional folk music in
Pyeongtaek and is classified to three branches, Pyeongtaek-Hang Pyeongtaek-Ho
'Nongyo' which is farmers' song, 'Eoroyo' which Festival(around October)
is fishers' song and 'Jangryeyo' which is song in The festival is a Cultural Arts event unfolded
funeral ceremony. It was recently designated as with Lake Pyeongtaek-Ho and Pyeongtaek-
the Intangible Cultural Heritage. Hang in the background. It offers many kinds
of events such as typical Korean farmers' music,
world folk performance. Visitors can enjoy
Ji Yeonghi Art Festival various experience programs such as traditional
Ji Yeonghi was born in Pyeongtaek and led games and traditional rice cake making.
development and modernization of Korean Besides, traditional temple food and world food
classical music. In order to memorize his experience events are held during the festival.
Good Neighbor Program for USFK and their families close relationships between Korea and USA, has
given beautiful memories to children.
Korea and The US Friendship Festival * For more info, www.pief.or.kr/en
This, 12th event, will be held in Anjeong Shopping Mall, Sinjan-dong, and the exact date is not
decided yet. The Festival to cultivate Korea and The US Friendship is very interesting and exciting
event that can be experienced only at Peongtaek along with the art performances by the famous
Korean singers and music bands. Visitors can enjoy a regular event as well as the Korean and
American cultural experiences and foods.
Pyeongtaek City Tour 64

Owing to its Pyeongtaek cultural properties and 65
tourist attractions tour with various experience
programs, Pyeongtaek City Tour is very popular
among tourists and citizens. City Tours, together
with traditional arts performances, runs 6 times
a year and give a good chance for participants
to enjoy the history, culture and attractions of
Pyeongtaek.
* For more info, www.pief.or.kr/en
Korean-American
Youth Summer School
In order to accomplish the mutual cultures and
livelihoods understanding between Korea and
USA, Summer school is opened for children.
During this session, children enjoy many
interesting programs such as Taegweondo
exercise, tours of national historic sites, cultural
experience and so on. And also, Korean
children visit US Camp and understand about
environment of USA. Exactly, it is the unique
opportunity differentiated from other cities of
Korea. Summer school has been contribute to
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KEY CONTACT
SITES
Multicultural Support Website

Emergency Calls
Information Calls and Websites
Useful Applications
06 KEY CONTACT SITES
06 Cases TEL Description
Key Contact
Environmental Pollution 128 Environmental pollution and destruction are punishable by law
Emergency Medical Services 129 Emergency medical service is required
Sites
Lost Child/Runaway Report 182 A child has been lost or has run away from home
Emergency Medical Service
1339 Emergency medical service is required during consecutive holidays
during Consecutive Holidays
Women In Crisis 1366 Hidden family and sexual violence
Child Protective Services 1577-1391 Never hit a child! Child abuse is a crime
Cases TEL Description

Multicultural Support Website Directory Services 114 What is the phone number for 000?
In Korea where information and communication are well developed, Multicultural Support Website Accurate Standard Time 116 What time is it now in New York?
can be used to get information on Korean life, Korean language training, and education on Weather 131 A typhoon? Never.The forecast said it would be clear all week
understanding of Korean society.
Law Information 132 Know the law for smart prevention and counteraction
Website Address Agency Services Provided Information and Consultation

1588-1300 Inquiries related to the postal service
related to Post Office
Multicultural Integrated service for multicultural family
Central Office for Call Taxi 1333 Call or reservation taxis
Family support such as Korean language training,
http://liveinkorea.mogef.go.kr Multicultural Family
Support Portal Korean life guide and multilingual news,
Homepage
Support Centers
etc. Foreign Tourist Bureau 1330
Information ofrof tourists in various languages 2524 hours a day all 68
through the year
Korea.net http://korea.net
Korean Overseas
Official website of Korea Teen Harassment 1388 Consultations or reporting cases of teen harassment 69
Information Service
Introduction to Multilingual news, Corruption 1398 Consultation or reporting of corruption
KBS World News http://world.kbs.co.kr KBS Current affairs & educational programs,
entertainment programs, etc. Prohibited/ Illegal Food Report 1399 Consultation or reporting of prohibited or illegal food
Public affairs services such as reservation Seoul 02, Gyeonggi-Do 031, Incheon 032, Gangwon-Do 033,
for visiting, re-entry permit, and extension Chungcheong-nam-Do 041, Daejeon 042, Chungcheongbuk-Do 043, Sejong 044,
Hi Korea http://www.hikorea.go.kr Ministry of Justice Telephone Area Codes
of sojourn permit can be applied for with Busan 051, Ulsan 052, Daegu 053, Gyeongsngbuk-Do 054, Gyeongsangnam-Do 055,
the Ministry of Justice online. Jeollanam-Do 061, Gwangju 062, Jeollabuk-Do 063, Jeju 064
Korea Tourism
Korea Sparkling http://www.visitkorea.or.kr Information on travel and festival in Korea
Organization
Organizations TEL Services
General administration and coordination for support
Planning & Budget Dept 031)8024-2661
of foreign residents in Pyeongtaek
Welfare Administration Dept. 031)8024-2914 Education through home visits of Multiculture Family
Emergency Calls Pyeongtaek
Enterprise Economy
Municipal 031)8024-3066 Support for foreign investment companies
Cases TEL Description Government Dept.
Telephone issues 100 The telephone is not functioning Pyeongtaek Health Center 031)8024-4300 Health care service for foreigners
Crime 112 Theft, assault, etc Songtan Health Center 031)610-8568 Free medical examinations for foreign residents
Pyeongtaek Songtan 031)667-2353
Fire/First-Aid/Rescue 119 For fire emergencies or injuries requiring emergency medical service International
Promotes various cultural exchange programs
Accidents/Civil Affairs 120 Call for any complicated events or issues Exchange
Foundation Paengseong 031)692-4301~3
Civil service consultation and reporting of problems related to water
Water Service Problems 121 Pyeongtaek Multicultural Family Support Center 1577-1366 Support of foreign residents in Pyeongtaek
service
Electrical Power Service Problems 123 For power outages or possibilities of electric shock Pyeongtaek Police Station 031)8053-0376 Ensuring safety for foreigners residing in Pyeongtaek
06 KEY CONTACT SITES
Organizations TEL Services Organizations TEL Services

Foreigner registration, extension of stay, application for Korea Railroad 1544-7788 http://www.korail.com/
Suwon Immigration Office 031)278-3316
citizenship
-Business related to foreign worker employment Korean Airline 1588-2001 http://kr.koreanair.com/
permit system Asiana Airline 1588-8000 http://www.flyasiana.com/
Pyeongtaek Job Center 031)646-1260 -Instruction, monitoring and guidance for workplaces
employing foreign workers Incheon International Airport 032)741-0114 http://www.airport.kr/
-Business for foreigners residing in Korea
Gimpo International Airport 02)2660-2475 http://gimpo.airport.co.kr/
-R esearch and policy suggestion for supporting
foreign residents http://www/bagaehospital.com/
Pyeongtaek Multiculture Family Center 031)659-8196 Bagae General Hospital 031)652-2121
-Cultivating instructors for teaching Korean to and (41-2 Pyeongtaek-Dong)
supporting foreign residents http://www.goodmhospital.co.kr/
Goodmorning Hospital 031)659-7736
-Teaching Korean and skills and providing assistance (883 Hapjeong-Dong)
for adaptation for foreign residents Pyeongtaek Dongyang Express Bus Terminal 031)655-2453 55-5 Pyeongtaek-Dong
Pyeongtaek Migrant Community Center 031)652-8855 -Consultation regarding difficulties faced by foreigners
-Providing a place for sharing information and Pyeongtaek Inter-City Bus Terminal 031)652-2618 185-245 Pyeongtaek-Dong
friendship and cultural events
Songtan Inter-City Bus Terminal 031)662-5331 770-6 Jisan-Dong
Teaching Korean to female marriage immigrants and
Burak Community Socail Welfare Center 031)611-4820 Pyeongtaek Port International
operating self-supporing groups 031)8024-8983 http://www.pyeongtaek.go.kr
Passenger Terminal
Hapjeong Community Socail Welfare Center 031)655-5337 Teaching Korean to foreign residents
China 02)738-1038 FAX. 738-1077, 54 Hyoja-Dong, Jongno-Gu
Teaching Korean and providing assistance for adaption

Hyeondeok Elementary School 031)682-2628 FAX. 796-0827, 34-44 Jinseong Bdg., Itaewon1-Dong,
for female immigrants Philippines 02)796-7387
Yongsan-Gu
Wonpyeong-Dong Residents Committee 031)8042-5712 Cultural experience program
Thailand 02)795-3098 FAX. 798-3448, 653-7 Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu
Multiculture Family Support Center 031)659-4323
Education Counseling and Culture Program for
Vietnam 02)739-2065 FAX. 739-2064, 58 Samcheong-Dong, Jongno-Gu
70
Multiculture Family
Indonesia 02)783-5675 FAX. 780-4280, 55 Yeoui-Dong, Yeongdeungpo-Gu
71
Embassy in
Korea USA 02)397-4114 FAX. 795-3606, 32 Sejong-Ro, Jongno-Gu
FAX. 737-9577, Unit No. 2002, Gyobo Bdg.,Jongno1-Ga,
Information Calls and Websites Sri Lanka 02)735-2966
Jongno-Gu
Mongolia 02)794-1350 FAX. 794-7605, 33-5 Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Gu
Organaizations TEL Services
Japan 02)2170-5200 FAX. 794-4528, 18-11 Junghak-Dong, Jongno-Gu
Pyeongtaek Municipal Government 031)653-3000 http://www.pyeongtaek.go.kr
FAX. 578-0576, 701 Diplomatic Center,
Pyeongtaek Council 031)610-8265 http://www.ptcouncil.net Uzbekistan 02)574-6554
1376-1 Seocho 2-Dong, Seocho-Gu
Pyeongtaek Police Station 031)657-0112 http://pt.ggpolice.go.kr/
Pyeongtaek Office of Education 031)650-1205 http://www.goept.kr/
Pyeongtaek Fire Station 031)652-1119 http://www.pt119.or.kr
Songtan Fire Station 031)662-2119 http://www.st119.or.kr Useful Applications
Pyeongtaek Post Office 031)655-2800 http://450.epost.go.kr/ Korean Food Guide 800
Pyeongtaek International Exchange
031)692-4301~3 www.pief.or.kr/en
Foundation Visit Korea : Official Guide
Suwon Immigration Bureau 031)278-3316 http://suwon.immigration.go.kr/
National Health Insurance Corporation 1577-1000 www.nhic.or.kr Korea Travel Guide(Korea Tourism Org)
Pyeongtaek Job Center 031)646-1266 http://pyeongtaek.jobcenter.go.kr
Subway Korea (Malang Studio)
Korea Telecom 100 www.kt.co.kr
Korea Electric Power Corporation 123 www.kepco.co.kr
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PYEONGTAEK
INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE
FOUNDATION
Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation
Our Programs
Location
07 PYEONGTAEK INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION
07 Our Programs
Pyeongtaek International Supporting USKF & Foreigners

KOREAN CLASS
Exchange Foundation
Learn the Korean language & culture
Conversation-oriented
Interactions between people from various backgrounds
Schedule PS: Mon 19:00 ~ 21:00
ST: Wed-Fri 09:30 ~ 12:30
CULTURE TOUR
Cultural experience tour
Traditional Tea Ceremony, Korean Handicraft, Pyeongtaek Nongak
* Please visit pief.or.kr/en for details on schedule
CITY TOUR
Experience-oriented
- Pyeongtaek Lake Tourism Complex
Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation was established in 2014 to manage Pyeongtaek - Korean Culture Village
citys international exchange relations systematically and effectively, and play a lead role in - Daryewon
Pyeongtaeks globalization.
* place to learn traditional tea ceremony & etiquette
Pyeongtaek guidebook & city map will be provided
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Matching USFKs move to Pyeongtaek and the increasing numbers of multicultural families and
international students in Pyeongtaek, PIEF will work towards supporting its foreigners, globalizing its * Please visit pief.or.kr/en for details on schedule 75
citizens, and strengthening internal exchange.
In order to make Pyeongtaek the most memorable city of your life, PIEF promotes various cultural Cultural Exchange & Cooperation
exchange programs that allow both Pyeongtaek citizens and foreigners to participate in. Through PIFE FLEA MARKET
these programs, those residing in Pyeongtaek can learn more about one anothers culture and Products - Used goods, Personal artwork
language. Hoping that everyone can live in harmony in Pyeongtaek, PIEF will continue to perform - Homemade food, Handmade goods
its role. - Agricultural products
Performances
Schedule 3rd Saturdays of each month / PIEF Songtan Center
HANDICRAFT CLASS
Programs - Korean Paper Fan (PS 6/11, ST 6/18)
- Korean Patchwork (8/20)
- Korean Macram (10/22)
Schedule - 3rd Thursday of March, April, June,
August and October, 14:00 ~ 16:00
- New class if 10 people sign up
COOKING CLASS
Cooking Korean food
Interact with Pyeongtaek citizens
Schedule - 1st Wednesday of every month, 11:00 ~ 14:00
- New class if 10 people sign up
Howard Hotel
K-6 S-oil
Main Anjeong -ro Paengseong 07 PYEONGTAEK INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE FOUNDATION
Gate Gas Station
Anjeong Sunhwan-ro Anjeong Sunhwan-ro 267beon-gil Paengseong
80beon-gil Office
Moti mahal Anjoong
Paengseong
Apt.
International
Anjeong Sunhwan-ro
SPEECH CONTEST Songtan International Community
Community
Center
Hyundai
Hometown Catholic
Language exchange event Center (ST Center) Apt. church
Oscarville intersection
- Foreigners : Speech in Korean Apt.
- Koreans : Speech in English Address
Schedule October 9, 2015 (Hangul Day) 124, Singjan-ro, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone : 031-667-2353
Fax : 031-667-2354
Globalizing Citizens
TALK CAF
English Conversation Club bound for
Seotan
1 or 2 Native English-speaking volunteers and Doolittle
bound for
Gate
Pyeongtaek citizens per club Morin Gate Osan
Schedule Mondays 19:00 ~ 21:00 Songtan

International
Mido APT Community
Center Songtan
Underpass
Festival
KOREAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL Songtan
YoungChon Hotel Post Office
Food, Games, Goods, Various Performances Osan AB
Main Gate Songtan

Schedule Spring : May 29, 2015(Friday) at Anjeong-ri Sungsin Pharmacy Bus Terminal
Fall : To be announced at Sinjang-dong City Bank
bound for
Pyeongtaek
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Location
Paengseong International Community
Center (PS Center)
Address
42, Anjeongsunhwan-ro 267beon-gil
Paengseong-eup, Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do
Phone : 031-692-4301~3
Fax : 031-692-4304
Howard Hotel
K-6 S-oil
Main Anjeong -ro Paengseong
Gate Gas Station
Anjeong Sunhwan-ro Anjeong Sunhwan-ro 267beon-gil Paengseong
80beon-gil Office
Moti mahal Anjoong Paengseong
Apt.
International
Anjeong Sunhwan-ro
Community Hyundai
Center Hometown Catholic
Apt. church
Oscarville intersection
Apt.
bound for
Seotan
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Date of Publication May 30, 2015
Pulished by Rok - US Cooperation team, Pyeongtaek City
Inquiry 031) 692-4301
Design by IDA
Designer Kim Eun young
Edited by PIEF(Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation)

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Contents

Origin of Pyeongtaek Pyeongtaek is southernmost part of

The annual precipitation is 1,300mm, which Segye-Dong

A TALE OF U.S. MILITARY IN PYEONGTAEK

Origin of Camp Humphreys

City Flower - Pear Flower

Symbol The flower reminds a pear, a predominant fruit of Pyeongtaek.

City Bird - White Heron Cucumber Cherry tomato Zucchini

Guide to Living in Acquisition of a Korean Drivers License

Application Documents for the Drivers License Test in Korea

Aptitude Test and Renewal

the menu at the top.)

buses include general buses and seated Subway

HOW TO USE AN INTRACITY BUS

Bus Stop > Arrival of a Bus > Transportation Card Reader

Lianyungang Port, Lianyungang, Yeonwunhang Ferry 23 hours 2 times

Weihai Port, Weihai, Gyodong Ferry 13 hours 3 times

Eligibility completed after depositing a specified amount

Telegraphic transfer Olleh(001), LG U+(002), Onse Telecom(008, 00365), SK Telink(00700).

Mobile Phone / Telephone Service

Websites for the 3 mobile operators in Korea

International Calls Delivery Service

Courier Company Homepage Telephone No.

Electricity / Gas / Water

Water Seojeong Market 317 Seojeong-Dong, Pyeongtaek

Convenience Store Name of Hotel Location Class

Restaurants World Tourist Hotel 297, Sinjang-dong 2004.05.15 49 667-5300

Taxes can be paid by automatic transfer from banks or by credit card.

You must observe the following

Let's learn every day Korean conversation Language

Pyeongtaek-Ho Art Center

Jinwi-Cheon Amusement Park

ceremony; listening to meditation music;

Agricultural Museum/Natural Botanical Garden

Sudosa Temple Stay

04 Royal Certificate of Meritorious

Cultural Heritages and Royal Certificate of Meritorious Subject Issued

Seated Iron Sakyamuni Statue of Mangisa Temple

been added to UNESCOs Representative List

Classification Important Intangible Cultural

Sambongjip Mokpan (Wood Plates of

Tomb and Shrine of Admiral Won Gyun

Classification Gyeonggi-do Tangible Cultural Property No. 137

05 Peongtaek along with the art performances by

Festivals and music performance. Visitors can enjoy a regular

This year the 4th Water Sparkling Light Festival

Babble(Wackjazeegurl) Youth Visual Arts

Practical Music Festival of excellent works, this Festival is held.

performance is on every Saturday and Sunday Competition(October)

Pyeongtaek City Tour 64

Multicultural Support Website

06 Cases TEL Description

Cases TEL Description

Website Address Agency Services Provided Information and Consultation

Organizations TEL Services Organizations TEL Services

Teaching Korean and providing assistance for adaption

Pyeongtaek International Supporting USKF & Foreigners

Schedule Mondays 19:00 ~ 21:00 Songtan

Main Gate Songtan

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Symbol The flower reminds a pear, a predominant fruit of Pyeongtaek.

Telegraphic transfer Olleh(001), LG U+(002), Onse Telecom(008, 00365), SK Telink(00700).

Classification Important Intangible Cultural