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Table of Contents
. Daily Life 23
1. Entry to Korea 23
2. Financial Support 24
3. Procedures for Residence and Re-entry 26
4. Home-Return 29
. Studying in Korea 32
. Other Information 43
Major Related Institutions 43
Other Major Institutions 43
Transportation and Sketch Map showing The Way to NIIED 45
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My dearest 2017 KGSP scholars,
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studies in Korea.
Korea.
Please carefully study and check every single page since this
as a KGSP scholar.
Sincerely,
Kim Kyungeun
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. Entry and Visa
1. Entry to Korea
You must enter Korea during the designated period, which is from August 21 to 23,
2017. The staff of your language institution or degree institution will pick you up at
the airport. Late arrivals are not allowed in any circumstances. In case you enter
Korea after the designated entry period, your scholarship will be canceled.
(2) Passport
You must have a valid passport in order to travel internationally. Please apply for a
passport if you do not have one yet or if your current passport is expired in less
than 3 months.
(3) Visa
With a valid passport, you must apply for a Korean visa at the nearest Korean
embassy or consulate. Please check the Korean embassy's website for the required
documents. You must present the invitation letter from NIIED when applying for a visa.
Note that different visas are issued depending on the purpose of entry.
- Those who will start with the Korean language program must apply for a
General Training visa (D-4).
- Those who will start with the degree program must apply for a Study
Abroad visa (D-2). Make sure to submit the university's Certificate of
Admission as well as NIIED's invitation letter.
Attention! In case your flight to Korea involves a layover in a different country,
you must follow the visa requirements in that country. Please note that NIIED
cannot offer assistance in the transit visa. In order to check the transit visa
requirements, you must contact the relevant authorities, such as the Foreign
Ministry or your country's diplomatic missions.
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(4) Flight Tickets
NIIED will purchase and send electronic air tickets to the KGSP scholars. In some
rare occasions, the paper tickets might be delivered instead of the electronic
ones. Please make sure to check your email, including the spam box, for
important notifications from NIIED and from the universities.
If you have to make changes to your entry schedule due to an urgent matter,
you must immediately contact NIIED through the office you were recommended
by. (Either the Korean embassy or the university)
There are instances in which NIIED is unable to find a flight ticket for some
scholars. Under such circumstances, the scholar must find and purchase their
own flight to Korea, whose arrival date must fall between the designated period,
between August 21 to 23.
- NIIED will contact the individual scholars who need to purchase their own
tickets.
- The scholars must notify NIIED and the universities about their flight
itinerary after completing the purchase.
- The flight fare will be reimbursed to the scholars after they submit the
followings to NIIED:
flight itinerary
flight ticket
payment receipt, which includes the date of purchase
Korean bank account
Attention!
The entry airfare will NOT be provided to scholars who have resided in
Korea from the time of applying and on.
Any fees incurred in the domestic travel within a scholar's home
country will NOT be covered. Likewise, the fees incurred by the transit
routes for personal reasons will NOT be covered as well.
The international travel insurance is NOT covered.
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2. Visa and Immigration Regulations
(1) Alien Registration
The KGSP scholars must complete the alien registration by visiting the nearest
Immigration Office. It must be done within 90 days after arrival to Korea.
- Place: Korea Immigration Service offices (Please see page 47 for the list of
local offices)
- Required documents
Application Form Passport
KGSP Certificate Profile Photo
Certificate of Enrollment Fees
You will later be given a Alien Registration Card. Please make sure to carry your
ARC with you at all times.
Anyone who has changed one's status of sojourn, must immediately register at
the Immigration Office in person.
Any change in the school, contact information, and address must be registered
at the Immigration Office within 14 days.
- Place: Korea Immigration Service offices
- Required documents
Application Form
Passport
Alien Registration Card
- Attention! Please make sure to notify your language institution and university
about these changes as well.
Re-issuing the Alien Registration Card: In case of losing your ARC, you must
immediately report it to the Police (please visit www.LOST112.go.kr) and apply for a
new one at the Immigration Office.
- Required documents
Application Form KGSP Certificate
Police's Report of Lost Profile Photo
Items
Fees
It is highly recommended that KGSP scholars notify their country's diplomatic
missions to Korea about their arrivals.
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(2) Change of Status of Sojourn
When you change your status of sojourn, you must submit the required
documents to the Immigration Office for a new visa. An example would be changing
your visa from D-4 to D-2. If you do not obtain permission for a change of status
of sojourn before your current status of sojourn expires, you will be fined for
violating the immigration law.
- Place: Korea Immigration Service offices
- Required documents
Application Form
Passport
Alien Registration Card
Certificate of Admission
KGSP Certificate
Fees
Attention! Some immigration offices may require additional documents.
The D-2 visa holders who wish to extend their sojourn period for the completion of
their degree requirements after the scholarship period, must submit the required
documents to the Immigration Office before their current visa is expired.
- Place: Korea Immigration Service offices
- Required documents
Application Form
Passport
Alien Registration Card
Certificate of Enrollment
KGSP Certificate
Fees
Attention! Some immigration offices may require additional documents.
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II. Key Regulations
In this section, we introduce some key points taken from the KGSP Regulations. The full
text of the Regulations will be available at the NIIED orientation after your arrival. It is
your responsibility to be aware of the rules and provisions of the KGSP Regulations in
order not to suffer any disadvantages.
1. Financial Support
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disasters).
- Attention! Any scholar who withdraws from the scholarship program within
the first 3 months, must refund all scholarship fees immediately. It will
include the flight to Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean
language training expenses, tuition, insurance, and Korean proficiency grants.
Settlement Allowance: 200,000KRW will be wired to your Korean bank account
through either the language institution or degree university.
Monthly Allowance: 900,000KRW per month(Research Program: 1,500,000KRW)
will be wired to your Korean bank account. You can request help from your
Korean language institution or university in opening your account and getting a
debit card.
Research Allowance: The following amount will be wired to your Korean bank
account at the start of each semester during the degree program
- Liberal Arts and Social Science Degrees: 210,000KRW per semester
- Science, Technology and Engineering Degrees: 240,000KRW per semester
- Arts and Sports Degrees: 240,000KRW per semester
Tuition Fees: Under the auspices of the Korean government, you are eligible for
a tuition waiver for your graduate study. Tuition fees vary depending on the
university and degree program. NIIED covers the tuition up to 5 million
won(5,000,000KRW), and the universities cover the excess.
Language Training Fees: NIIED directly pays the language institutions for Korean
language studies, covering 800,000KRW per scholar each quarter. The excess costs
are covered by the language institutions.
Scholarship Completion Grants: 100,000KRW will be wired to your Korean bank
account through your university once you successfully complete your studies.
Dissertation/ Thesis Printing Fee Reimbursement: Please see page 40.
Medical Insurance: 20,000KRW per month will be provided for the medical
insurance. Each language institution and university will purchase a plan on behalf
of the KGSP scholars. Please see page 43 for more information.
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Attention!
The student council fee, alumni association fee, and textbooks must be
covered by individual scholars.
Any fees incurred by participating in the mandatory cultural activities
during the langauge program must be covered by individual scholars.
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Temporary Departure during Degree Program
- Permitted period: Temporary departures, including vacation, cannot exceed 60
days at a time and 90 days a year. It is the responsibility of all KGSP scholars
to make sure that their temporary departure does not hinder their studies.
- Let your school know: At least 10 days before leaving Korea, you must
report your departure to your university by submitting required documents to
the universitys international office.
- Attention! If your temporary departure exceeds 30 days per semester
(including vacation), the monthly allowance for the exceeding days will not
be provided at all circumstances.
Temporary Departure during Language Program
- NIIED does not permit the temporary departure for the KGSP scholars in the
Korean language program.
- However, the scholars in the language program might request an approval
for a temporary departure to the language institution only in the following
cases:
w Temporary departure not exceeding 4 weeks during vacation; or
w Case of emergency such as the passing of a family member or serious
health concerns: A scholar may leave Korea during the school semester
for a period of no more than 2 weeks. Upon returning to Korea,
evidential documents must be submitted to the language institution.
- Attention! The monthly allowance for the period of departure during the
language program (including vacation), will not be provided at all
circumstances.
Notification of re-entry : When you re-enter Korea after returning from your
temporary departure, you must notify the universitys international office of your
re-entry within 3 days after your re-entry by submitting a copy of your passport.
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Period
- The period of Leave of Absence from study is to be decided by the
university, not exceeding one year.
- An extension not exceeding additional one year is only permitted in case of
natural disaster, serious illness or unavoidable circumstances.
Attention! Suspension of Scholarship: All scholarship benefits, including the monthly
allowance and research allowance, will be suspended during the leave of absence.
Visa and Departure from Korea
- KGSP scholars cannot stay in Korea during the period of the leave of
absence.
- The visa will be suspended during the leave of absence. Grantees must
obtain a new visa from the Korean Embassy in their origin for re-entry into
Korea.
- Re-entry permit : Before you leave Korea, you must obtain a re-entry permit
at the Immigration Office by submitting the required documents. The
maximum period of a re-entry permit is one year for one re-entry, and two
years for more than two re-entries.
- Required documents :
Application Form
Passport
Alien Registration Card
KGSP Certificate
Certificate of Enrollment or Written Opinion of an Academic Advisor
Fees
Resumption of Study and Re-entry
- Resumption of study and its notification : When you would like to resume
your study, you must submit an application for resumption of study to the
university you belong to, one month before the end of leave of absence.
- Notification of re-entry : When you re-enter Korea, you must notify the
universitys international office of your re-entry within 3 days after your
re-entry by submitting a copy of your passport.
2. Home-Return
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(1) Notification of Home-Return
When you want to return to your country after obtaining a degree or after
withdrawing from the scholarship program, you must notify the university by
submitting the following documents.
End of Study Report
Opinion of Academic Advisor
NIIED will provide an economy class flight ticket from Seoul to the international
airport nearest your residence in your county only for those who complete their
program.
The ticket will be an electronic ticket delivered by emails.
Attention! The flight ticket is not offered in any one of the followings:
- When a KGSP scholar decides to stay in Korea after his or her completion
of degree program; or
- When a KGSP scholar withdraws from the scholarship and returns home.
Once you return to your home country, please stay in touch with Korea through the
Korean embassy or consulate. That way, you will be able to stay informed about the
latest news about Korea. Furthermore, we recommend that you take advantage of
joining the NIIED Alumni Network. Details can be found on the NIIED web-site at
www.niied.go.kr or www.studyinkorea.go.kr.
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program by the KGSP regulations.
(4) Restrictions
In order to apply for a work permit, please submit the following documents to
the Immigration Office:
Passport
Alien Registration Card
Application for Permission for Extra-activities excluding the activities
appropriate to the visa status of the applicant
Certificate of Employment (Period of part-time job, working place, field,
task, registration number of employer, etc should be included)
Confirmation letter by university
Processing fee
Visit www.immigration.go.kr for more details about visa and other permits.
Unauthorized employment will result in the civil or criminal charges against the
employee and/or the employer, for the violation of the law related to the entry
and exit for foreigners.
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III. Studying in Korea
(1) Language Institution: One of the 10 Korean Language Institutions designated by NIIED
All KGSP scholars are assigned to a language institution located in a different city
from where their degree university is. This is to provide the scholars with
opportunities to experience different local cultures around Korea and to ensure
the focused and intensive Korean language learning.
The following factors are also considered in the assignment of the language
institutions: country of origin, gender, and prior exposure to the Korean language
It is not allowed to change the language institutions under any circumstances.
The scholars in the language program must live on-campus. It is strictly
forbidden to live with family members. But, scholars with TOPIK level 3 or higher
are eligible to live off-campus.
(2) Length of Language Training Period: September 1, 2017 August 31, 2018
(3) Rules for the Korean Language Course
In order to proceed to the degree program, all KGSP scholars must get level 3
on TOPIK before the end of the Korean language program.
Extension of the Language Program
- Among the scholars who do not succeed in getting level 3 on TOPIK by the
end of the first year, those who have scored 70% (84 points) or higher for
the requirement to attain level 3 on the TOPIK may apply for a
one-time-only six-month extension of their Korean language program,
provided that they have been granted admission from the President of
Institution and obtained approval from the president of the National Institute
for International Education.
- Attention! The scholars must bear the 50 percent of the cost of the
extended language program.
Warning: In case that a KGSP scholar is absent from the Korean language course
without permission for more than three successive days or for more than 5 days
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in a month, he or she will receive a warning from the language institution.
Cancellation of Scholarship: The scholarship will come to an end in case that a
KGSP scholar does not attain the level 3 on TOPIK by the end of the first year
of language training, or by the end of the extended language program.
Scholars who attain the level 5 or 6 on TOPIK by early February, 2018, are
exempt from the rest of the Korean language program and must begin their
degree program in March, 2018.
Those with an advanced TOPIK level (5 or 6), achieved by early August, 2017
must begin their degree program from September, 2017.
2. Degree Program
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Changing majors or fields of study is also not permitted.
- However, on a strictly limited basis, permission could be granted provided
that a mutual agreement between the departments concerned within the
university is reached, with the scholarship period unchanged.
Attention!
Universities make important announcements on the Notice board of their
websites. Please make sure to check it frequently.
For inquiries regarding your studies, please contact the departments
office.
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(6) Graduation Requirements
Grades and Credits: Individual scholars must check the requirements at their
departments.
- For Masters programs, one usually takes 24 to 27 credits.
- For Doctoral programs, one usually takes at least 36 credits.
- Attention! The ratio of core and elective courses differ at each department
or college. Please check with your academic advisor when registering for
classes.
- Attention! The KGSP scholars must maintain good GPAs, at least higher than
the minimally required grades, which is 80 out of 100 for the entire
program.
Thesis Examination (Comprehensive Subject Tests): Most universities require
degree candidates to pass an examination in order to be able to submit their
thesis or dissertation. The exam may also include a Korean language test.
Thesis/ Dissertation Writing
- In principle, a KGSP scholar must write a thesis or dissertation in Korean.
- However, if the university or the field of study requires an English thesis or
dissertation, a scholar must submit an additional 10-page Korean abstract.
Thesis Review Fee: Most universities charge a fee for reviewing a thesis and
dissertation. This fee, ranging from 100,000 to 200,000KRW, must be paid by
individual scholars. For the degrees in Arts, the review fees are usually higher.
Thesis/ Dissertation Printing Fee Reimbursement
- After printing your thesis, you can request a reimbursement to NIIED
through your university's international office.
- The actual cost of printing as written on the receipt will be reimbursed.
- The maximum amount is 500,000KRW for degrees in Liberal Arts and Social
science and 800,000KRW for degrees in Science, Technology and Engineering
as well as for degrees in Arts and Sports.
- Required documents:
Copy of Completed Thesis
Korean Abstract of the Thesis (required if the thesis is in English)
Certificate of the Thesis Submission
Application for the Reimbursement of Thesis Printing Expenses
Receipt of the Payment for Thesis Printing
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IV. Life in Korea
1. Accommodation
(1) Dormitory
Each university has its own accommodation which provides rooms for those who are
pursuing their degrees. The average cost for a university dormitory room for two
persons, including food, is between 300,000 and 500,000 won monthly. Your dormitory
fee will be deducted from your living allowance. You are recommended to make an
inquiry to your international office about the dormitory information because the fee
amount varies from university to university.
2. Food
Campus Cafeteria or Restaurant: In most campus cafeterias and restaurants, all
three meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner - are served. A meal usually costs
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3,000 4,000KRW. The scholars living on-campus are recommended to have their
meals at their dormitory cafeteria, especially if cooking is forbidden at the
dormitory. However, some universities have dormitories with kitchens.
Local Restaurants: Around the campus, one could easily find restaurants of all
sorts. Recently, the Korea Tourism Organization published an e-book, Muslin
Friendly Restaurants in Korea, as a guidebook for those in need of halal food.
(http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/e_book/ecatalog.jsp?Dir=437&catimage=&eclang=english)
Convenience stores, fast-food restaurants, and snack bars are also common.
4. Transportation
Public transportation in Seoul is usually cheap, convenient and easy to use. Comprised
of 9 lines, the subway can be taken to almost any spot around the city. The base
fare of the subway is about 1,300 won. Using a transportation card saves due to
discounts. It may cost a little more for tripts to cities on the outskirts of Seoul.
There are four types of buses in Seoul. Standard buses have only a few seats and
cost 1,200 won. The other type of bus has a lot more seats and has less stops than
the standard bus and costs 1,900 or 2,100won.
Taxis are easy to use. The basic fare for a standard taxi varies with regions but it
normally starts from 3,000 won in Seoul. Between 12 p.m. and 4 a.m. taxi fare
increases by 20%. Black taxis (mobum taxi) are more expensive than the regular ones.
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Tipping is not usual in Korea and is not necessary when taking a taxi. Students may
drive in Korea but it is not recommended as traffic is very heavy in major cities. It is
usually much more convenient to use public transportation.
5. Safety
Seoul is a fairly safe city. Possessions of handguns, knives and other weapons are
prohibited, and acts of violence are uncommon. There are usually no problems taking
the subway or walking around the city late at night. However, it is a good idea to
take precautions against pickpockets in crowded areas. All KGSP scholars must note
that using or dealing in any form of narcotic drugs is strictly prohibited in Korea.
6. Insurance
All scholars are insured through their host universities and language institutions from
the 1st of September. NIIED provides each scholar with 20,000 won per month for
their insurance fee, which is sent to the scholars language institution and universities.
Universities and language institutions, in turn, purchases an insurance plan on behalf of
the KGSP scholars.
When medical situations arise after entering Korea, the medical fee is to be paid by
the scholars first, which will then be reimbursed by the insurance company later. You
may apply for the reimbursement of the medical fee through your university or
directly to the insurance company. However, it is important to remember that it will
take longer to get reimbursed through the university as additional time is needed for
the university to forward the relevant documents to the insurance company. Finally, it
is recommended that grantees inquire and confirm the range of coverage with their
universitys international office in advance.
Attention! The cost of treatment for the disease or injury not covered by the
insurance must be born by the individual scholars.
Required Documents for the Reimbursement
Application
Photocopy of Your Korean Bankbook
MDs Diagnosis
Receipt
Other documents required by the insurance company
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7. Emergencies
(2) Fire
In the event of fire, dial 119.
(1) Newspaper
Newspapers may be purchased at convenience stores, street stands, and subways.
Monthly or yearly subscriptions are also available. There are two English newspapers,
The Korea Herald and Korea Times. Newspapers in convenient stores cost around 500
~ 1,000 won.
(2) TV
Korean television networks KBS1, KBS2, MBC, SBS, etc. are broadcast throughout Korea.
Students with a television must pay the registration fee of 2,500 won per month.
Nowadays subscribers of Korean cable TV are increasing, which 24 hours viewing is
available and which provides various channels specializing in news, movies, musical
entertainment, documentaries, sports, education, games, home shopping.
(3) Radio
There are many FM and AM radio stations broadcasting throughout the country.
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(4) Internet
Internet facilities are well developed in most Korean universities. Moreover, internet
access is also available in gamerooms or PC rooms, which are easily found throughout
any sizable Korean city.
(5) Books
You can easily purchase books through online and offline bookstores, as well as in
bookstores at your respective university. Furthermore, most large-scale bookstores have
dedicated sections for foreign books and magazines.
9. Other Facilities
10. Holidays
(1) Weekends
Most businesses, public offices, and banks close on Saturday and Sunday. In general,
universities do not hold classes on Saturdays.
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(2) Public Holidays
New Year's day : Jan. 1st
Lunar New Year's holidays : Dec. 31st, Jan. 1st, and Jan 2nd in lunar calender.
Most places are closed during this New Year's holidays. During this time many
people come to visit their families hometown, all relatives gather to honor their
ancestors with traditional rituals, and bow to their elders sebae .
Independence Movement Day : March 1st, a day to commemorate the
independence movement on March 1st against colonial Japanese rule.
Buddha's Birthday : April 8th in lunar calendar. This holiday is held in honor of
Buddha's birth, and colourful ceremonies are held in Buddhist temples.
Children's day : May 5th. This is a day for children. People give children presents,
or go to picnic with them.
Memorial Day : June 6th. This holiday is held to remember the war dead.
Memorial services are held throughout the country, and many people visit the
National Cemetery in Seoul, bringing flowers and special food.
Independence Day : August 15th. This holiday celebrates liberation from Japan after
35 years of colonial rule.
Chusok holidays : August 14th, 15th, and 16th in lunar calendar. This is one of
the most important festivals like New Year's day in Korea. However, people do not
sebaeon Chusok unlike Lunar New Year's day.
National Foundation Day : October 3rd. This day marks the founding of Korea by
the founder, Tan-gun, in 2333 B.C.
Hangul Day: The day for the excellence of honor of Hangul(Korea) and celebration
of Hangul invention
Christmas : December 25th. In general, christians love to hold a grand celebration
of Christmas.
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. Other Information
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Other Important Contact Information
For operator, (local call) 114, (long-distance call) area code +114
Official Time 116
Urgent rescue 119
Notification of drug addict 127
Prosecution of Smuggle 125
Weather Forecast 131
Traffic information 1333
Tourism information 1330
Volunteer centre 1365
Exchange rates 1544-3000
Counsel for Crime damages (Seoul Metropolitan Police Bureau) 733-0112
Seoul Express bus terminal 1688-4700
East Seoul terminal 1688-5979
Sangbong Bus terminal 1688-5898
KTX 1544-7788
Incheon International Airport 1577-2600
Incheon International Harbour 032-880-3114
Korea University Medical Centre 920-5114
Kyunghee Medical Treatment Centre 9588-114
Samsung Medical Centre 3410-3000
Seoul National University Hospital 760-2114
Seoul Asan Medical Centre 1588-7575
Yonsei university Medical Treatment Centre 1599-1004
Ewha Womans university Medical Centre 2650-5114
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Directions to NIIED
By subway
Take either Bundang or Shin-Bundang line. Get off at Jeongja Station. From Bundang line,
take the exit 4. From Shin-Bundang line, take exit 5. NIIED is in a 5-minute walking
distance from either exit.
Map
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Diplomatic Missions in Korea
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No. Country Address Zip Code Phone Fax Email
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No. Country Address Zip Code Phone Fax Email
115 USA (Busan Consulate) 150-3 612 47209 051)863-0731 051)863-0734 BusanApp@state.gov
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