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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
119
112
AMBULANCE and FIRE
POLICE
1339 EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER
The Emergency Medical Information Center offers a language service 24/7 to
help on First-Aid, ambulance dispatch and medical translation. When calling
from a landline outside of Seoul dial 02-1339.
Please note that when you dial 119 or 112 it is not certain that English will be
spoken. However, when calling from a landline or a mobile phone with the
location service switched on, the caller can be traced.
Be aware that medication sold at home, may NOT be available in Korea.
For urgent medical assistance, please be aware, that there are
NO PARAMEDICS in a Korean Ambulance.
Always remember to bring your
Alien Registration Card
when visiting hospitals and clinics.
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Geoje Expat Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
By OIS Parent Teacher Committee
February 2013
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INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this book is to provide your family with a
variety of information to assist you during your stay here
on Geoje Island.
We are very thankful to everyone within the OIS community
who has helped compile this information packet. Some of
the best resources of information are other Expatriates, so
please do not hesitate to contact them directly if you have
additional questions for example on facebook.
Every attempt has been made to ensure that the information
given here is accurate. The book is not in anyway an
endorsement of the listed services. Should any information
in this booklet require updating and/or changing, please let
us know.
We hope that you find this book useful.
Yours Sincerely,
The OIS Parent Teacher Committee
E-mail: ois-ptc@oiskorea.com
Facebook: OIS Parent Teacher Committee
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LIST OF CONTENTS
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT GEOJE ISLAND
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS
KOREAN CULTURE & ETIQUETTE
PLACES OF WORSHIP
HANGUL THE KOREAN ALPHABET
USEFUL KOREAN PHRASES
HELPFUL INFORMATION
USEFUL LOCAL WEBSITE
LOCAL FACEBOOK PAGES
AGENTS
GEOJE WOMAN COMMUNITY
CLEANING COMPANIES
TRASH AND RECYCLING
WATER
ELECTRICITY
DOMESTIC AREA CODES
INTERNATIONAL CODES
SIZE CHART
BANKING
CURRENCY
KB BANK
MAJOR BANK WEBSITES
KOREA POST
POST OFFICE IN OKPO
POST OFFICE SIN GOHYEON
ENGLISH LANGUAGE MEDIA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ON TV
LIBRARIES
NOTARY SERVICES
CHANGWON IMMIGRATION OFFICE GEOJE BRANCH
KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE
PET RELOCATION AND KENNELS
EMBASSIES IN SOUTH KOREA
II HEALTH CARE
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
GENERAL HOSPITALS
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN OKPO
HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN GOHYEON
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III EDUCATION
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MAP OF SCHOOLS IN OKPO
EDUCATION IN OKPO
EDUCATION IN AJU-DONG
MAP OF SCHOOLS IN GOHYEON
EDUCATION IN GOHYEON
MUSIC AND ART SCHOOLS IN OKPO
ART AND CRAFT CLASSES ELSEWHERE
IV SPORTS AND RECREATION
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SPORTS AND RECREATION IN OKPO
GEOJE ART SPORTS CENTER IN JANGSEUNGPO
SPORTS AND RECREATION IN GOHYEON
SKIING
GOLF / HORSERIDING
V ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN
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ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN IN OKPO
ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN IN GOHYEON
ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN ELSEWHERE
EVENT COMPANIES
VI BEAUTY AND RELAXATION
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KOREAN PUBLIC BATHS & SAUNAS
BEAUTY AND RELAXATION IN OKPO
BEAUTY AND RELAXATION IN GOHYEON
VII SHOPPING
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SHOPS IN OKPO
SHOPS IN GOHYEON
SHOPS IN TONGYEONG
SHOPS IN BUSAN/DAEGU
ONLINE-SHOPPING
VIII RESTAURANTS
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VIII · 6
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KOREAN CUISINE AND TABLE MANNERS
KOREAN RESTAURANTS
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IN OKPO
INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IN GOHYEON
IX TRANSPORT AND TOURISM
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DRIVING
TAXI
BUS TERMINAL IN OKPO
GEOJE BUS TERMINAL IN GOHYEON
TRAIN
AIRPORT AND INTERNATIONAL FERRY
BUSAN METRO
X MAPS
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ABOUT GEOJE ISLAND
The name Geoje comes from an ancient Chinese character,
meaning "Greatly Bestowing & Nurturing". Geoje-do
or Geoje Island (alternative spelling Koje) is Korea’s
second largest island. Located off the southern
coast of Gyeongsangnam province,
the island is joined to land by bridges
to Busan and Tongyeong. Since
December 2010, the Geoga Bridge has
provided a road link to Busan.
Geoje Island features
several natural harbors.
Shipbuilding is the largest
industry on the island.
The second and third
largest shipyards in
South Korea are both located
on the island. Daewoo Shipbuilding and
Marine Engineering, DSME, is located
in Okpo and Samsung Heavy Industries, SHI,
in the island’s largest district of Gohyeon.
The population of Geoje city is 230.000 people.
For many Geoje Island is considered a holiday
destination. There are a number of beaches
on the island, of which Deokpo, Wahyeon, Heungnam
and Gujora Beach are some of the most popular.
Geoje has a very mountainous terrain. Famous mountains of Geoje include Mt
Guksabong (462m) and Mt Daegeumsan (437m).
Korea has four distinct seasons. The official summer months are July and
August. The rainy season usually occurs around July or August. Weather
warnings for high yellow sand index, pollen count and typhoons in the area can
be followed on http://web.kma.go.kr/eng/ and www.w365.com.
Korea is nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time.
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JANUARY
New Year’s Day (1 January) Bells ring out at midnight.
New Year Sunrise Festival
International Penguin Swimming Festival
FEBRUARY
Lunar New Year (falls on different dates each year according
to the lunar calendar)
Geoje Gorosoe Festival and Marathon
MARCH
Independence Movement Day (1 March)
APRIL
Daegeumsan Azalea Festival
Geoje Spring Flower & Mullet Festival
MAY
Children’s Day (5 May)
Buddha’s Birthday
Rose Festival
JUNE
Memorial Day (6 June)
Okpo Sea Battle Festival
JULY
Constitution Day (17 July) commemorates the founding of the
Republic of South Korea in 1948.
Marine Festival
AUGUST
Liberation Day (15 August)
SEPTEMBER
Chuseok or Korean Thanksgiving. The Harvest Moon Festival
is a three day holiday when families get together and visit their
ancestors’ graves.
OCTOBER
National Foundation Day (3 October) Dangun, the legendary
founder of the Korean nation, was supposedly born on this day
in 2333 BC.
Geoje Art Festival
Jinju Lantern Festival
Citizens’ Day Event
NOVEMBER
Geoje Island Flower Festival
11.11 Pepero Day. Chocolate stick day, similar to Valentine’s
day.
DECEMBER
Christmas Day (25 December)
Cod & Seafood Festival
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KOREAN CULTURE & ETIQUETTE
Koreans list their family name first, then their given name,
which usually consists of two syllables. Korean women do
not change their family names after marriage.
Always remove your shoes before entering a Korean home.
Sharing food from
relationships closer.
one
bowl
is
thought
to
make
Koreans love light colours. Never use red ink when writing
a person’s name. Red is only used for a deceased person.
Patting children on the back or on the head expresses
warm feelings.
The Korean language uses honorific and makes a
distinction between formal and causal expressions. Formal
expressions usually end with “Yo” and are used towards
elders or unfamiliar people. Informal expressions are used
between friends.
Blowing one’s nose in front of others is considered bad
manners.
Throughout its long history, Korea has respected the
elderly. It’s very common in Korea to see younger people
give their seats to older people on the bus. When you give
something to, or receive something from, someone older,
you should use two hands.
While talking with someone older, it is considered very
rude to look directly at them.
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PLACES OF WORSHIP
Temple in Aju-dong
In South Korea the predominant religions are Buddhism and
Christianity, but a large group of the population are not religious.
The Korean Confucianism has strongly influenced both faiths. Of the
South Korean population, 22.8% are Buddhist, 18.3% are Protestants
and 10.9% are Catholics, and the rest adheres to various minority
religions including Jeung San Do, Daesun Jinrihoe, Cheondoism,
Taoism, Confucianism and Won Buddhism. A smaller minority of
Koreans also profess Islam.
ANGLICAN CHURCH
Anglican service information online: www.skh.or.kr.
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Service on Sundays at 10am in Gohyeon.
TELEPHONE
010-9548 4448.
FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
Service information online: www.yfgc.com.
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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH
Annunciation of Holy Theotokos.
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
#43-3, 4-ga, Dae -chung dong, chung-gu, Busan
(051) 462 3819
aleko-xan@hanmail.net
http://www.orthodoxbusan.or.kr
HINDU TEMPLE
The Krishna temple is in Seoul. There is no Hindu temple in Geoje, but the
Indian Community gather and celebrate Indian festivals together.
India temple in Korea – Krishna Korea
WEBSITE
www.thekoreaguide.com
ISLAM
Online service information: www.koreaislam.org
NORWEGIAN CHURCH - NORSKE SJØMANNSKIRKEN
ADDRESS
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
536-31, Okpo-1 Dong
070 8141 1201
okpo@sjomannskirken.no
www.sjomannskirken.no/okpo
OKPO FOREIGNERS' CHURCH
A non-denominational church at Okpo Joongang Presbyterian Church with a
Service conducted in English every Sunday at 9.30-10.30am.
E-MAIL
WEBSITE
okpofochurch@gmail.com
okpochurch.weebly.com/
SUMGIM PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
English service on Sundays 09.30-10.30. Meets in basement hall of Sumgim
Church located on Route 58 down the hill from the International Park.
Presbyterian service information online: www.myiwe.com.
OKPO SUNGDANG (OKPO CATHEDRAL)
Catholic Church in Okpo.
ADDRESS
543-7 Okpo 1-dong, Geoje City, Gyeongnam 656-904
Roman Catholic service information online: www.mdsd.or.kr.
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HANGUL THE KOREAN ALPHABET
The Korean alphabet or Hangul is the native alphabet of the Korean language.
Hangul is an alphabet of 24 consonant and vowel letters. However, instead of
being written sequentially like the letters of the Latin alphabet, Hangul letters
are grouped into blocks. Each syllabic block consists of two to five letters,
including at least one consonant and one vowel. These blocks are then
arranged horizontally from left to right or vertically from top to bottom.
If you have an iPhone or
similar “iDevice” you can
download
translator
apps,
such as iTranslate or Learn
Korean,
to
help
with
translations.
Volunteer Interpretation
Service in 17 languages
TELEPHONE
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USEFUL KOREAN PHRASES
GREETINGS & COURTESY
Annyeong haseyo
Hello/How are you? (informal)
Anneyong hasimnikka
Hello/How are you? (polite)
Annyeong-hi gaseyo
Good-bye (to person leaving)
Anneyong-hi gyeseyo
Good-bye (to person staying)
Yuseyo
Please
Gamsa hamnida
Thank you
Gwaenchan seumnida
You’re welcome
Sillye hamnida
Excuse me
Mian hamnida
I’m sorry
Ye/Ne
Yes
Aniyo
No
Je ireumeun ~ imnida
My name is ~
Cheo eum boep get seumnida
Nice to meet you (used immediately when
meeting someone new)
Man na seo bangapseumnida
Nice to meet you
Gwaen chanayo
I’m fine
IN A TAXI
~eulo gajuseyo
Please take me to ~
Yeogiseo sewo-juseyo
Please stop here
Oreun-jjok/oen-jjok eoro gajuseyo
Please turn right/left
Cheon cheon hi/bbal li gajuseyo
Gonghang
Please go slowly/fast
Ulsan Yuk
Train Station
Si oe bus terminal
Intercity Bus Terminal
Go sok bus terminal
Highway Express Bus terminal
Airport
SHOPPING
Eolma imnigga?/Eolma yeyo?
How much is it?
Sinyong cadeu batseumnigga?
Do you take credit cards?
Igeoseul/jegeoseul juseyo
Igeoseul/jegeoseul boyeo juseyo
I’ll take this/that
I’d like to take a closer look at this/that
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NUMBERS
yeong
0
il/hana
1
i/dul
2
sam/set
3
sa/net
4
o/daset
5
yuk/yeoseot
6
chil/ilgop
7
pal/yeodeol
8
gu/ahop
9
sip/yeol
10
isip
20
baek
100
cheon
1,000
man
10,000
simman
100,000
baengman
1,000,000
MISCELLANEOUS
hwajangsil
toilet
byeongwon
hospital
yakguk
drugstore
hotel
hotel
sijang
market
eunhaeng
bank
woocheguk
post office
bus jeong lyu jang
bus stop
gyeongchalseo
police station
baek hwa jeom
department store
jihacheol
subway
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The Ladies’ Coffee Morning at the Foreigner’s Club on Wednesdays at 10.00 is a
great meeting point. These ladies help to distribute useful local information in
their weekly GEOJE LADIES NEWSLETTER. To subscribe to the newsletter simply
write an e-mail to geoje.ladies@gmail.com with the title “subscribe”, or visit
the coffee morning and put your name on the sign up sheet. The Foreigner’s
Club is on the 2nd floor in Okpo Shopping Center next to Admiral Hotel.
USEFUL LOCAL WEBSITE
www.gfra.net
LOCAL FACEBOOK PAGES
OIS Parent Teacher Committee
Geoje Ladies
Okpo International Mums
Geoje Flea Market
Geoje Foodies
OKPO SHOPPING CENTER
AGENTS
When renting a home in Korea your agent can usually assist you with more
than housing. For instance, they can help you find cleaners or babysitters,
book tickets and holidays for you. Anything you need help with, remember to
ask your agent for assistance. Some of the local agents are Coens, Cossco,
Kitco, Welliv, YK Leasing, World WTC, Seamax and Fircroft.
GEOJE WOMAN COMMUNITY - Babysitting Service
TELEPHONE
(055) 636 3019
A babysitting service organized by the Community Centre. In Korean only.
CLEANING COMPANIES
YMCA - Washing lady/cleaning service
TELEPHONE
(055) 682 4954
PARK - Washing lady/cleaning service
TELEPHONE
010-2905 4019
CARPET CLEANING COMPANY
TELEPHONE
010-4875 5965
Cleaning service that picks up from and delivers to your door.
Korean only.
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TRASH AND RECYCLING
Most buildings have recycling areas where waste food, paper, glass, cans and
batteries can be disposed of. Each region in Korea has different coloured
bin/trash bags. On Geoje Island it is red. Other regions’ trash bags should
not be used here. These bags can be purchased in different sizes or as a
carrier bag when food shopping.
For electrical appliances, oversized garbage or furniture special stickers have
to be bought from the Community Center. Also the janitor or the agents can
assist therewith.
OKPO COMMUNITY CENTER
WATER
Tap water in Geoje is drinkable and can be used for cooking. However, most
people arrange to have bottled water delivered to their homes.
ELECTRICITY
Electricity in Korea is 220 Volts AC 60 Hz.
DOMESTIC AREA CODES
Seoul (02), Busan (051), Ulsan (052), Daegu (053), North Gyeongsang (054),
South Gyeongsang (Geoje) (055), Jeju (064), South Chungcheong (041), North
Chungcheong (043), Daejeon (042), South Jeolla (061), North Jeolla (063),
Gwangju (062), Gyeonggi (031) and Gangwon (033).
INTERNATIONAL CODES
South Korea country code
Overseas dialling code from Korea
82
001 or 002
Buying a phone card will help you save money with lower rates. At the
website http://cardstation.net/, you can compare telephone card rates.
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SIZE CHARTS
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING SIZE CHART
In Korea Children’s clothes sizes have an indication of height and weight so
instead of age, you can base the sizes on the actual size of the child.
AGE
FOREIGN
KOREAN
HEIGHT (cm)
WEIGHT (kg)
Newborn
0-3M
60
-
-55
3-9
3-6 months
3-6M
70
-
55-65
6-8
6-9 months
6-9M
70
-
65-70
8-9
9-12 months
9-12M
80
-
70-75
9-10
12-18 months
12-18M
90
3
75-80
10-12
18-24 months
18-24M
100
3
80-85
10-12
2-3 years
2T
100
3
85-90
12-13
3-4 years
3T
110
5
90-100
13-15
4-5 years
4T
120
7
100-105
14-17
5-6 years
5T
130
9
105-112
17-20
6-7 years
6T
140
11
112-118
20-22
7-8 years
7T
150
13
118-122
22-25
8-10 years
8T
160
13-15
122-133
25-28
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It can be difficult to find bigger sized shoes and clothing here, but there are a
few options in town. For example Black Yak has a range of bigger sized shoes
and clothing and also there is a shop called Top Manager (near Four Fishes
Super market) with bigger sized women’s fashion.
FEMALE CLOTHING SIZE
XS
S
M
L
XL
Korea
44
55
66
77
88
Japan
US
UK
EU
5
2
4
32
7-9
4-6
6-8
34-36
11-13
8-10
10-12
38-40
15-17
12-14
14-16
42-44
19-21
16-18
18-20
46-48
XS
S
M
L
XL
Korea
90
95
100
105
110
Japan
US
UK
EU
XS
32
32
42
S
34-36
34-36
44-46
M
38
38
48
L
40-42
40-42
50-52
XL
44-46
44-46
54-56
MALE CLOTHING SIZE
FEMALE SHOE SIZE
Korea
220
225
230
235
240
245
250
255
260
265
270
Japan
US
UK
EU
22
5
2.5
35
22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 25 25.5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39
26
9
6.5
40
26.5
9.5
7
41
27
10
7.5
42
Korea
240
245
250
255
265
270
275
280
285
290
Japan
US
UK
EU
24
6
5
38
24.5
6.5
5.5
38.5
25
7
6
39
25.5 26 26.5
7.5
8
8.5
6.5
7
7.5
40 40.5 41
27
9
8
42
27.5
9.5
8.5
42.5
28
10
9
43
28.5 29
10.5 11
9.5
10
44 44.5
MALE SHOE SIZE
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BANKING
To open a bank account, you need to visit the bank in person and present
your passport and Alien Registration Card.
Korea’s banking hours on
weekdays are 09-16.30. You can also use ATMs or online banking through
mobile phones or the internet. Almost all of the banks run English websites
for foreigners’ online banking. You can find ATM´s in most convenience
stores and supermarkets.
CURRENCY
The currency of South Korea is the Korean won, KRW. A single won is
divided into 100 jeon, the monetary subunit. The jeon is no longer used for
everyday transactions, and appears only in foreign exchange rates. Notes are
available in denominations of W1000, W5000, W10000 and W50000. Coins
are available in W1, W5, W10, W50, W100 and W500.
KB BANK/KOOKMIN BANK
On the left hand side of Route 58 going towards Deokpo, after the intersection
with Green Street/Blue Street.
KEB/KOREAN EXCHANGE BANK
Good place to exchange money before travelling in Tongyeong.
MAJOR BANK WEBSITES
KB BANK/KOOKMIN BANK
www.kbstar.com
NH BANK
www.nonghyup.com
KOREAN EXCHANGE BANK
www.keb.co.kr
SHINHAN BANK
www.shinhan.com
WOORI BANK
www.wooribank.com
CITI BANK
www.citibank.co.kr
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KOREA POST
OPENING HOURS
Postal Service
Banking
Weekends
9.00-18.00
9.00-16.30
Closed
POST OFFICE IN OKPO
Head along the Dark Blue Street from the restaurant Mom & Pop’s Bottega,
turn first street right. The Post Office is in a white building on your right
along that street.
POST OFFICES IN GOHYEON
GOHYEON MAIN POST OFFICE
Head along shopping street past the markets (road-side fruit stalls). At the
next intersection (where Asics shop is) turn right. About 200m up the road on
the left is a large post office.
SMALL POST OFFICE
Across the road from GS Supermarket. Tel (055) 632 3566.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE MEDIA
CHOSUN DAILY
THE HANKYOREH
JOONGANG DAILY
KOREAN HERALD
THE KOREA TIMES
SEOUL SELECTION
http://english.chosun.com/
http://english.hani.co.kr/
http://joongangdaily.joins.com/
www.koreaherald.co.kr
www.koreatimes.co.kr
www.seoulselection.com/
To subscribe the Korean Herald apply from their website.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ON TV
Some TV channels you can change to English language. Most Disney channel
programmes can be watched in English. This is done differently for different
TV providers. You can also rent or watch some movies and shows for free
from the TV menu. Please ask your agent how to do this on your TV.
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LIBRARIES
GEOJE CITY OKPO LIBRARY
To borrow books, you can arrange a membership
card by showing your Alien Registration Card.
Children's books are in the left room as you walk
through the front door. They have English books
for children from toddler age to about 8/9 year olds.
Two week lending period. Okpo Library is down the
hill on the same road as the fire station. On Mondays the library is closed.
TOY AND BOOK LIBRARY IN OKPO
For W10.000 a yearly membership card can be purchased.
Maximum playtime per day is 1 hour. The Toy library
playroom is through the Library on the left after entering
the building. Up on the hill along Route 58 next door to a
Korean Kindergarten.
FOREIGNER’S CLUB LIBRARY
Also the Foreigner’s Club in Okpo has a small library. This is, however, for
club members only. To become a member, visit the club.
GOHYEON LIBRARY
When bringing your Alien Registration Card you can
get a membership card on the 1st floor. The 2nd
floor has a large selection of children's books for
children under 12. There is also a small selection
of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Mongolian and
Filipino books. The lending period here allows 3
books for 2 weeks. There is also DVDs. On
Mondays the library is closed.
The library is near the City Hall in Gohyeon.
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NOTARY SERVICES
JIN-GOOK SEOK - LAYWER & NOTARY PUBLIC IN GOYHEON
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
(055) 637 7753, 010-5157 3373
seeyouattop@hanmail.net
ENTRANCE
Jingook, Seok notarizes documents, such as Power of Attorneys and Passport
Applications. To notarize a document should cost approx 50,000KRW. Please
note that some documents may need to be notarized by your Embassy.
Head along the waterfront towards Home plus. Turn left at traffic lights just
before Home plus. Then immediately turn left again (small street). Next, take
the 1st right, go along about 50m.
CHANGWON IMMIGRATION OFFICE GEOJE BRANCH
For registration, visa application, visa extension, citizenship and other
immigration related matters, there is an office in Changwon, Geoje. It is
advisable to seek assistance from your agent or your company in these
matters.
Address: 24 Yeonsa 1-gil.
KOREA CUSTOMS SERVICE
WEBSITE http://english.customs.go.kr/kcshome/site/index.do?layoutSiteld=english
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INTERNATIONAL PET RELOCATION
WEBSITE
www.qia.go.kr
http://www.qia.go.kr/english/popup/pop_bringADogOrACat.jsp
www.petairline.co.kr
www.thefirstclasspet.com
SHINDOG KENNELS
To contact the kennel please visit http://kennel.shindogs.org and request a
phone call.
For boarding dogs there are few options in Korea. The standard way is leaving
the dogs at 'pet hotel' services - usually attached to a vet or pet shop. These
hotels provide a box the size of a standard airline crate, and dogs are kept
there all day and night. They only get supervision during business hours, and
have little chances to exercise. However, they are safe, and run by animal
care professionals.
The couple who runs this western standard SHINDOG KENNELS, strive to make
sure the dogs are safe and happy during their stay. Also they make sure that
the dogs get exercise, freedom and interaction, with humans around all day and
night. The couple running this kennel also run the Busan Abandoned Pet
Sanctuary, BAPS. They consider themselves strict concerning health issues
and very experienced in dog handling. An ideal place for expat pets.
For cats, unfortunately, the only option is to leave the pet with a friend or at a
‘pet hotel’.
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EMBASSIES IN SOUTH KOREA
ALGERIA
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA/ÖSTERREICH
BELGIUM/BELGIQUE
BRAZIL
CANADA
CHINA
CHILE
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
FINLAND
FRANCE
GERMANY
GHANA
GREECE
JAPAN
INDIA
IRELAND
ITALY
MALAYSIA
MEXICO
THE NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
NIGERIA
PAKISTAN
SINGAPORE
SPAIN
SOUTH AFRICA
SWEDEN
SWITZERLAND
RUSSIA
UNITED KINGDOM
USA
www.algerianemb.or.kr
www.southkorea.embassy.gov.au
www.bmeia.gv.at/botschaft/seoul.html
http://www.diplomatie.be/seoul/
http://www.brasemb.or.kr
www.canadainternational.gc.ca
http://kp.chineseembassy.org/eng/
http://www.embajadacorea.cl
http://www.mzv.cz/seoul/en/index.html
http://sydkorea.um.dk
www.finland.or.kr
www.ambafrance-kr.org
www.seoul.diplo.de
http://ghanaembassy.or.kr
gremb.sel@mfa.gr, greekemb@kornet.net
www.kr.emb-japan.go.jp
www.indembassy.or.kr
www.embassyofireland.or.kr
www.ambseoul.esteri.it
www.kln.gov.my
http://embamex.sre.gob.mx/corea/
http://southkorea.nlembassy.org
http://nzembassy.com
http://norway.or.kr
www.nigerianembassy.or.kr
http://www.mofa.gov.pk/southkorea/
www.mfa.gov.sg
http://esp.mofat.go.kr
www.southafrica-embassy.or.kr
www.swedenabroad.com
http://www.eda.admin.ch/seoul.html
http://www.russian-embassy.org
http://ukinrok.fco.gov.uk/en/
http://seoul.usembassy.gov
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AMBULANCE and FIRE
POLICE
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION CENTER
1339
Language service is available 24/7 to help on
First-Aid, ambulance dispatch and medical translation.
WEBSITE
http://world.1339.or.kr/eng/index.asp
For urgent medical assistance, please be aware, that there are
NO PARAMEDICS in a Korean Ambulance.
Always remember to bring your Alien Registration Card when visiting hospitals
and clinics. When admitted to hospital, remember to bring your own cutlery.
Please note that medication sold at home, may NOT be available in Korea.
GEOJE BAIK HOSPITAL in Gohyeon and DAEWOO HOSPITAL in Jangseungpo are marked on the map with a .
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DAEWOO GENERAL HOSPITAL IN JANGSEUNGPO
EMERGENCY ROOM (Ambulance call) (055) 680 8123/8119
(055) 680 8300
(055) 680 8272
(055) 680 8282
010-9910 3781
Reception (night)
General Hospital Contact Number
Interpreter service in English
English speaking hospital coordinator Ms Grace Kim
WEBSITE
www.dwho.or.kr
In the reception there is an English speaking
assistant, who will assess your illness and direct
you to the correct physician.
From Okpo take Route 14 to Jangseungpo. About
500m after DSME, turn left at the 1st traffic lights,
that is the traffic light before the big Art Center
junction. The hospital is sign posted.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
(055)
FAMILY MEDICINE
INTERNAL MEDICINE
PEDIATRICS
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
6808
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201
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OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
GENERAL SURGERY
ORTHOPEDICS
NEUROSURGERY
OPHTHALMOLOGY
DENTISTRY
ANESTHESIOLOGY
RADIOLOGY
CLINICAL LABORATORY
OCCUPATIONAL & ENVIRONMENTAL
MEDICINE
(055) 6808 700
EMERGENCY MEDICINE
(055) 6808 119
OPEN
OFFICE HOURS
CONSULTATION HOURS
Mon-Fri
Saturdays
Lunch break
8.30-17.30
8.30-12.30
12.30-13.30
8.30-11.30, 13.30-16.30
8.30-12.30
12.30-13.30
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GEOJE BAIK HOSPITAL IN GOHYEON
EMERGENCY NUMBER 055-733-0119
TELEPHONE
(055) 733 0878
010-7112 0095 for English speaking Hospital Coordinator.
Geoje Baik Hospital is the
largest hospital in Geoje.
Foreigner Clinical Staff,
English speaking HyangMi
Wang will assess your
illness, then directs you to
the correct physician and
stays with you during your
hospital visit.
If coming from Okpo along Route 14, continue passed Homeplus, turn left at the
traffic light and enter Route 1018. Continue along the road passed the Sport
Stadium, the City Hall and the main gate at The Historic Park of Geoje
Prisoners of War Camp. Then after the road bears right, drive up the hilly road
towards the hospital gate.
If coming from the tunnels, leave the highway after the 2nd tunnel and go right
at the traffic light onto Route 1018. Follow the street for approximately 750m
to the next big set of traffic light. Here Route 1018 turns left towards POW
Camp and City Hall, which is sign posted. After a steep hill the street levels
and at the 1st major traffic light turn left and drive up the hilly road towards the
hospital gate.
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GENERAL HOSPITALS IN BUSAN
PUSAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
The International Healthcare Services Department
has English speaking staff and is open for foreign
workers and tourists.
TELEPHONE
FAX
EMAIL
WEBPAGE
ADDRESS
(051) 254 0171
(051) 240-7893
ihs@pnuh.co.kr
www.pnuh.co.kr
305 Gudeok-Ro Seo-Gu, Pusan 602-739
GOOD GANG-AN HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE
FAX
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
(051) 625 0900
(051) 621 1500
http://eng.gang-an.or.kr/01intro/01.php
40-1, Namcheon Dong, Su Young Gu, Busan, Korea
This hospital includes an INTERNATIONAL PATIENT
CENTER on the 1st floor of the hospital. They
provide one-stop medical service for foreigners,
including reservation, consultation, payment, as
well as other services. For patients flying in, they
provide special services, such as airport pick-up,
accommodation reservation, and tourism
information. Whenever the hospital is open, there
are English and Russian hospital coordinators at the foreign reception desk. If
you make an appointment, Japanese and Chinese coordinators can also be
provided.
TELEPHONE
COORDINATOR Kathy
COORDINATOR Elvira
(051) 610 9182
information@gang-an.or.kr
goodgangan@mail.ru
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HOSPITALS AND CLINICS IN OKPO
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FATIMA FOREIGNER’S CLINIC (GENERAL)
Many foreigners go here for minor ailments, even
though it is considered more of an orthopaedic
clinic.
On Route 14 in Okpo.
CENTUM CLINIC (GENERAL)
Many foreigners go here for minor ailments and
stitches.
On Route 14 in Okpo.
DAEWOO CHILDREN CLINIC
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
(055) 687 8595
www.baby24.co.kr
Reception on the 2nd floor. Pharmacy on the
ground floor. On Route 58, above Starbucks on the
2nd and 3rd floor. Pharmacy downstairs.
CONSULTATION HOURS
Mon-Fri
8.30-21.00
Sat
9.00-16.00
Sun
9.00-13.00
13.00-14.00
Lunch break
DR. CHO’S PAEDIATRIC CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 2440
DURI ENT
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist.
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
09.00-19.00
Lunch break
13.00-14.00
Saturdays
09.00-14.00
Dr Cho, 3rd floor and Duri ENT, 4th floor, are in the building opposite Daiso on
the Light Green Street. The clinics’ entrance is between two blue pharmacies.
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TEUN TEUN - FAMILY DOCTOR
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 8595
Same doctor for children and adults.
On the Light Green Street. Teun
Teun Family Doctor is one building
before Dr Cho's Paediatric Clinic.
The entrance is next to a pharmacy.
MIZMOM (OB/GYN)
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 1688, 2688, 9123, 9124
OB/GYN and birth clinic, 2nd and 3rd floor.
Dr. Lee is highly recommended. On Route 58.
Q (DERMATOLOGIST)
Dr Q is a dermatologist on the 2nd floor in the
building next to KB bank on Route 58. There is a
pharmacy on the 1st floor.
DR. EUN'S ORTHOPEDICS CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 9020
Dr Eun speaks English. X-ray available.
Physiotherapy department on the 2nd floor.
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SEOUL PLUS DENTAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 4801
The receptionist speaks English. The Seoul Dental
Clinic is in Ocean Plaza, ground floor, lower
building. Parking is available.
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
09.30-12.30/14.00-19.00.
Saturdays
09.30-12.30.
TLC DENTAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
EMAIL
WEBSITE
(055) 688 6300
Dr. Seong Joo Lee, DDS, MS
96misso@hanmail.net
www.tlcdental.co.kr
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
12.00-20.00
Saturdays
09.00-12.00
The TLC Clinic, 2nd floor, is on the Blue Street.
MIR DENTAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 7711
On Route 58, next to Angel-in-Us.
ANKYUNG NARA (OPTICIAN)
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 2591
Optician on Route 58.
iNO-ti OPTICIAN
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 5425
In their advertisement they welcome foreign
costumers. On Route 58.
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ORIENTAL MEDICAL CENTER
TELEPHONE
(055) 637 9995
On the Dark Green Street.
OKPO ORIENTAL MEDICAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 8472
On the Red Street.
DR. SEO ORIENTAL MEDICAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
(055) 688 4475
swanherd82@nate.com
Dr. Seo Yunji speaks English. Weight loss, herbal
medicine, acupuncture, moxa, etc. On the Light
Green Street.
BUNJUL MASSAGE THERAPY
TELEPHONE
(055) 681 1151 or 011-504 5891
On the Purple Street, there is a Bunjul massage
therapy shop, a chiropractor who welcomes
foreigners.
PHARMACIES
There are pharmacies near all clinics and hospitals. Most pharmacists speak
some English. With a doctor’s prescription, you can use any pharmacy.
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SEOUL CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE
(055) 633 7599
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
Saturday
Holidays and Sundays
08.30-21.00
09.00-16.00
09.00-13.00
Allergy specialist. On the left side of Route 14 at the traffic lights right before
Homeplus in Gohyeon. 967, Gohyeon-dong.
GEOJE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE
632 8225 / 633 5605
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
08.30-21.00
Saturday
08.30-16.00
Sundays and holidays 09.00-13.00
Lunch break 13.00-14.00
Dinner break 17.30-18.00
Across the street from Mom & I Kid’s Café.
DR KIM'S WOMENS CLINIC
TELEPHONE
055-632-2595/6
OPENING HOURS
Weekdays
09.30-18.30 (lunch 13.00-14.00)
Saturday
09.30-13.00
Dr Kim speaks English. The clinic is on the main
shopping street in Goyheon. Go past the 2nd set of traffic
lights from the waterfront. On the left, next to "The
North Face" is a large pharmacy. Above the pharmacy on
the 2nd floor is Dr Kim's.
ELLE MEDI (OB/GYN)
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
055 638 0038, 0039/010-5185 7117
leochris@hanmail.net
www.ellemediobgy.co.kr
Dr Jung-Pil Lee speaks English. The clinic is on the 5th floor in the same block
as the Gowoon Guide Dental Clinic. Entrance from the main shopping street.
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DR PARKS
TELEPHONE
(055) 6384 8301
011-9524 3017
Internal Medicine Specialist, U.S. certified doctor,
FIMS Practitioner, Endoscopist, Ultrasound &
Echocardiographist, Nutrition therapist.
On the main shopping street (2nd floor). Next door
to Dr Kim’s Womens Clinic.
ORIENTAL MEDICAL CLINIC
TELEPHONE
(055) 637 3589 or 010-2000 4008
Dr Daniel speaks English. Depending on your
problem, the price varies. Consultations are free.
His location is on the main street (main entry road
to the Gohyeon Fish Markets), cross the road, his
rooms are about 200 meters up on the right hand
side.
GOWOON GUIDE DENTAL HOSPITAL
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
055 6382 8756
www.guidedental.net
Dentist in Gohyeon for adults and children.
On the Main Shopping Street. Diagonally across the
street from the Mom & I kids café. On the 3rd floor.
AI SA RANG CLINIC
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
055 632 1275
www.kid-love.co.kr
OPEN
09.30-18.30
Closed on Sundays, Holidays and
every 3rd Monday.
Children´s dentist, 3rd floor, where they sedate kids
using "a pill" if needed for cleaning or major repairs at the parent's request.
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MAP OF SCHOOLS IN OKPO
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OKPO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (OIS)
The school curriculum is based on the International Primary Curriculum,
Cambridge International Program and Cambridge Lower Secondary Program.
Currently they are undertaking International Schools Accreditation process.
For children aged 3 to 14.
PRINCIPAL
TELEPHONE
FAX
EMAIL
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
ADDRESS
Mr Myles Jackson
(055) 687 3283
(055)687 1503
(055) 687 3306
admin@oiskorea.com
principal@oiskorea.com
ois-ptc@oiskorea.com
www.oiskorea.com
Okpo International School
302, 656-131 Okpo 1-Dong, Geoje-Si,
Gyeongsangnam-Do, Korea
Okpo International School 2012
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When you are looking for schools and other activities for your child, you may
come across that the Korean way of counting age differs from the Western
ways. Korean age counts from the 1st of January no matter when in that year a
child is born. So a Westerner or non-Korean aged 5 is perhaps Korean age 6.
In this book we list the ages the Western way.
RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL PLAYSCHOOL 1
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
(055) 688 5044
rainbowplayschool@gmail.com
www.rainbowplayschool.comlu.com
Playschool for children aged 2 to 3. Morning
sessions only. Next to Admiral Hotel in Okpo.
RAINBOW INTERNATIONAL PLAYSCHOOL 2
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
WEBSITE
(055) 688 5044
rainbowplayschool@gmail.com
www.rainbowplayschool.comlu.com
Playschool for children aged 2 to 3. Morning
sessions only. At Beverly Hills I apartments near
the Oilbank.
YESRA KINDER CARE CENTRE
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 4445
PRINCIPAL/PhD Kim Seung Sin
Korean kindergarten for children from 2 years
of age. Near Route 58.
TUMBLAND
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
(055) 687 0246
www.tumbland.com
Korean kindergarten with instruction in Korean.
Foreigners welcome. After school classes for
children from 3 years of age. These classes
(ballet, gymnastics, taekwondo, logics, musical
instruments and art) start at 3 pm. Apply in advance. Near the Purple Street
and Okpo Community Center.
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KIM YOUNG PRESCHOOL EDUCATION
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 1639 or 010-5488 1630
For toddlers and preschool children from 25 to 48
months. Mondays to Thursdays from 10.00-14.00
or 15.00. Lunch and two snacks are provided.
Play with music, creative and aesthetic
development activities, cooking, flower
arrangement, communication also sign language, physical development etc.
Near the Dark Green street and Okpo Police Station.
HABA & GOMI GOMI PLAY SCHOOL
(055) 687 3609
010-4843 3609
For children aged 2-5. Half day 08.30-15.30 or
full day 08.30-17.00 schedules. Morning, lunch
and afternoon snack cooked and provided at play
school. Foreigners welcome.
TELEPHONE
EDUCATION IN AJU-DONG
BONTON SCHOOL - ENGLISH KINDERGARTEN
TELEPHONE
FAX
WEBSITE
(055) 688 5571
(055) 688 5546
www.bontonschool.com
School for children aged 3 to 6. They have English
speaking Korean teachers and native English
speaking teachers.
Drive towards Aju-Dong from Okpo. Turn left under the tunnel bridge, turn
immediate right. Follow the street to the next intersection, take the middle
exit. On your left you see the building with a big sign on top saying "English".
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MAP OF SCHOOLS IN GOHYEON
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EDUCATION IN GOHYEON
GEOJE INTERNATIONAL KIDS ACADEMY GIKA
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
EMAIL
(055) 633 2929 or 010-6854 2827
EunJoo Tina
gikakorea@gmail.com
English kindergarten for children aged 2-6.
Address: 1, 2F, 15-1 Geojejungang-ri, 7-gil,
Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do 656-933.
CANADA SCHOOL
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
055-637 6077
www.goodcanadaschool.com
This school is for 4-7 year olds. Hours: 9.5014.45. The teachers are Canadian, university
educated, plus one year teaching diploma. This
school is located near the flashing lights, where
you turn to go to the Home Bakery Store in Gohyeon. Address: Canada School,
450-7 Sangdong Geoje-si.
iSPONGE ENGLISH
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
010-4403 0910
http://eng.ispongeenglish.com
A Kindergarten aiming for children to learn the language in an English speaking
environment. For children aged 3-6. In Gohyeon. Address: 2F, 878-11
Gohyeon-dong (4779-5 Geoje-daero), Geoje-si.
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The instruction language in most of the schools listed here is Korean.
KIM YOUNG MUSIC CENTER
Piano school. Instruction also in English. This is the same place and location as
KIM YOUNG PRESCHOOL EDUCATION and the contact details are the same.
ADONAI MUSIC ACADEMY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 5504, 011-9303 0263
Piano, drums and guitar. Classes also for adults.
Mr. Park speaks English. On Route 14.
YEHAN MUSIC ACADEMY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 0221
Piano. On the 2nd floor. Entrance through the
garage. On the Olive Green Street.
GOEUN SORI MUSIC ACADEMY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 7714
On Route 14.
VIOLIN MUSIC SCHOOL
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 1776
On the Red Street.
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LEE TAE SUNG MUSIC SCHOOL
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 9040
Violin school. Near the Red Street.
HAN SHIN MUSIC ACADEMY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 1499 or (055) 687 8483
Piano, flute and violin. On the Dark Green street.
PIANO MUSIC SCHOOL
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 4165
Group piano lessons.
On the Red Street.
PIANO AND FLUTE MUSIC CLASS
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 1025
Group piano lessons.
On the Red Street.
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KOREAN PAINTING CLASS
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
010-2555 5953
010-7560 7153
Mr. Park (speaks
English)
All techniques of Korean Brush style
painting. Classes are held at the
Foreigner’s Club, 2nd floor, in Okpo Shopping Center.
PORTFOLIO ART INSTITUTE
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
EMAIL
(055) 688 2004, 010-2510 2050
Ms. Soni
demian2758@naver.com
Classes include oil painting, acrylic, water
colours, pastels and traditional Korean painting.
Near Route 58.
GOOD SPACE ART SCHOOL
TELEPHONE
010-2573 0258
Available for children from 3 years of age.
Depending on age, children learn different art skills
and techniques. Teachers speak English. Open
also in the summer.
ART & PLAY
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
EMAIL
(055) 688 6070
010-5121 2218
Ms. Kim
aqua2218@yahoo.co.kr
For children from 3 years of age. Depending on
age children learn different art skills and
techniques. Art & Play is on the Dark Blue street, 3rd floor. Entrance through
the garage.
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ART AND CRAFT CLASSES ELSEWHERE
AGGRIPA ART INSTITUTE AND AA GALLERY
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
EMAIL
WEBSITE
(055) 687 8763
010-2823 8763
Young Sook, speaks English
aggripastudio@hotmail.com
www.aggripa.com
Art classes include learning to draw, oil painting,
water colours (also on rice paper), pastels, charcoal, Korean Brush style
painting. Art classes for all ages at Sky Terrace in Deokpo.
ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER
The Arts & Crafts Center in central Gohyeon,
teach many different crafts, including
patchwork, quilting, ribbon making, crossstitch, papier-mâché, furniture making, rag
dolls, Korean Paper dolls and Origami.
Instruction in Korean.
They are on the main shopping street, on the 2nd floor in the same
building as Palma DC.
MR SO’S CERAMIC CLASS (GOHYEON)
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
(055) 633 6235
Mr. So
Walking distance from Home plus. Around the corner from Kia Motors. Call
Mr. So for more information about the classes.
TEUNITEUNI
WEBSITE
www.tntn-kidschamp.com
A Culture Center for all ages at Home plus in Gohyeon.
Popular mum and toddler classes in Korean. Gym, art,
music, ballet and cooking classes etc. Reservation is
needed and can be done online or at the Information Desk
near the fresh juice bar around the corner from the food
court on floor B1 at Home plus.
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There are many options for sports, dance and other activities on Geoje. Only
some are listed here and mostly the instruction language is Korean. For fitness
classes run by foreigners, please take a look at the Geoje Ladies Newsletter.
SPORTS AND RECREATION IN OKPO
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YOO YOUNG FITNESS CLUB
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 8978
Fitness, Yoga, Latin dance, Belly dance, Pop
dance, Girls HipHop, Jazz Dance.
Yoo Young Fitness Club is on the 3rd floor in the
same building as the Buy The Way market.
Near the Purple Street.
BELLY STORY
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 1962
010-2580 1916
This Belly Dance school is on the 3rd floor. Also
classes for children. On Route 58.
KOREA BELLY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 3123
Belly dance, ballet, Korean dance, yoga and
pilates.
On the Dark Green Street, in the building with a
big skittle on top, 3rd floor. Entrance on the left.
CHK FITNESS ACADEMY/NEW YORK
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 3067
Hot Yoga, dance and aerobics.
The CHK Fitness Academy is in the building with a
big skittle on top, 3rd floor.
DANCE ACADEMY
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
(055) 687 1037
010-9919 2309
Jun Hee Park
Ballet, Korean dance/drums.
The teacher speaks English. Along the Red
Street. The Dance Academy is on the 2nd floor.
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K TIGERS TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 4486
On the Purple Street. K Tigers Taekwondo
shares its entrance with 102 La Mer Palace.
K Tigers move to Aju-dong in March 2013!
TAEKKYON TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE
(055) 688-0659
Taekkyon Taekwondo is near the Korean school
on the Red Street.
TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 3339
From Route 14, follow the road past Okpo fire
station and Geoje Okpo Library to a roundabout.
The building is at the roundabout, next to the
Police Station.
KOREA UNIVERSITY TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 6660
On the Dark Green Street. The Korea University
Taekwondo is near the Okpo Police Station.
BOXING
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 5755
There is one boxing school in Okpo. It is run by a
Korean boxer. Instruction in Korean. Along Route
14 towards Gohyeon, take the 1st exit after
intersection with Route 58. The boxing club is in
the 2nd block on your left.
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OKPO FOOTBALL CLUB FOR INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN
REGISTRATION – INFORMATION
Join at the OIS football field or apply via e-mail to
joachim.godau@gmx.de or call 010-7406 7468.
Saturdays at OIS. There are two football sessions:
Session 1
(Age 5-8) 14:00-15:00
Session 2
(Age 9-13) 15:00-16:00
The yearly fee is W30.000 per child to cover equipment costs.
HASH HOUSE HARRIERS
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
www.kojehash.com
Koje-Do-Hash
Find new hiking trails with the Koje-Do Hash House
Harriers. They meet every second Sunday at the
Foreigner’s Club in Okpo. Up to date information and
sign up sheets on the Foreigner’s Club notice board.
MOUNTAIN BIKING
FACEBOOK
Geoje MTB
For mountain bikers there is a face book page to follow. This, however, is not
for the fainthearted!
TENNIS CLASSES
To make reservations for tennis classes you will need a translator.
OKPO TENNIS
NEUNGPO TENNIS
JANG-PYEONG TENNIS
010-4103 8298
010-6662 8279, (055) 682 0782
Contact Mr Kim. Near the Sculpture Park in
Jangseungpo.
010-4855 4447 (near SHI)
CRUISER, KAYAKING & SNORKELLING
TELEPHONE
(055) 682 1100
(070) 8846 1154,
(070) 8846 1164
Reservation needed. 929-88 Jisepo-ri, Il Woon-myeon, Geoje-si.
BOAT, WAKEBOARD, JET SKI, FLY FISH, WATER SKI
TELEPHONE
(055) 636 5621
Reservation needed. Sa-Gok Leisure World, Sadeung-myeon, Geoje-si
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DAEWOO SPORTS PLAZA
TELEPHONE
(055) 682 1885
Swimming lessons for adults and children. Across
the road from DSME West gate along Route 14.
Swimming (5 am – 8 pm)
Children (no lessons)
Children (lessons at 5 pm)
Adults (no lessons)
Adults (lessons 12 am–8 pm)
50.000 Won
per month
60.000 Won per month
60.000 Won per month
70.000 Won per month
Weight training (5 am – 8 pm)
65.000 Won per month
OKPO 1-DONG COMMUNITY CENTER
TELEPHONE
(055) 639 8150
Calligraphy, Painting, Paper folding, Sewing, Beading,
Dancing, Korean arts, Korean Drum, Yoga, etc.
Affordable prices. Korean teachers. Foreigners
welcome.
GEOJE ART SPORTS CENTER IN JANGSEUNGPO
TELEPHONE
(055) 682 1986
Tae Kwon Do, swimming and golf. Swimming
pools and sauna available for a monthly fee.
Located in the Geoje Art Hotel, Jangseungpo.
Free Swimming Hours
Weekdays
Weekends
6.30-11.00/12.00-20.00
6.30-18.00
Pool closed every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
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SAMSUNG CULTURAL CENTER
TELEPHONE
(055) 630 4900
Gymnasium (babysitting available for a fee),
swimming lessons for children and adults, Tae
Kwon Do, tennis, American football, volleyball,
badminton and bowling.
From Route 14 in Gohyeon, turn right at the traffic
light before Home plus. When you come to a fork on the road with a traffic
light, bear left. At the 1st traffic light, make a right. After 100m the Samsung
Recreation Center will be on your right.
Swimming Hours
Bowling
Taekwondo
Children’s lessons held at
Tennis lessons
05.00-21.00
10.00-21:30
13.00-20.00
13.00, 14.30, 16.00, 17.30 and 19.00.
Please call for a schedule.
FITNESS, SWIMMING AND SAUNA AT SAMSUNG HOTEL
TELEPHONE
(055) 631 2114
The swimming pool has three 20m lanes. The pool water quality and its
facilities are under strict control and provides a more enjoyable environment.
In the gym there are proffessional trainers, who can offer health advice,
personal training, give instructions for exercise programs, and monitor the
blood pressure and blood sugar of members. Open daily 05.30-22.00. Closed
every 3rd Wednesday.
GEOJEDO SEASPA
WEBSITE www.seaspa.co.kr
Outdoor water attractions. Open
in July and August only! The hot
springs are separated for males
and females. NO SWIMWEAR is
allowed in the hot springs.
There is also a gym and golf range. The gym and the indoor spa are open all
year around. The Spa is open every day, except maintenance days. Spa
closures are shown on their website.
The Seaspa is located on the left hand side of Route 14 when approaching
Gohyeon. Follow the “Geojedo Seaspa” signs.
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SO NA MU HYANGGI TAEKWONDO
TELEPHONE
(055) 635 7103
010-9784 9909 Master: Kim Yong Bum
010-6302 1102 Master: Min Bo Young (English speaking)
Taekowondo in Gohyeon (Suwol/YangJong Dong area). NongHyup Hanaro
Market, 2nd floor. 962-2 Yang Joung Dong.
SKIING
The DEOGYUSAN RESORT in Muju (2,5h away by car) and the EDEN VALLEY SKI
RESORT to the north of Busan are both popular and nearby ski resorts, using
fake snow. Equipment rental and lessons are available for all ages.
Further afield, for example, is YONG PYONG SKI RESORT (about 6h by car), and
PYEONGCHANG which is known for its annual Ski Festival and is going to host
the Winter Olympics in 2018.
Another nice ski resort is THE HIGH1 RESORT.
For more information on any of the ski resorts mentioned here, please take a
look at the links below:
www.deogyusanresort.com
http://www.edenvalley.co.kr (in Korean)
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/SI/SI_EN_3_1_1_1.jsp?cid=658160
http://www.yongpyong.co.kr/eng/
http://www.high1.com/eng/skiInfo/html.high1
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GOLF
There are quite a few golf ranges scattered around the area.
MASTERS GOLF CLUB
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 3045
This is a screen golf center, located in Okpo
Center. Children are welcome.
DEOKPO GOLF LAND
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 7447
Main Road, Deokpo beach. 6 holes (par 3 and
4). Also has a 3 level golf range and screen
golf. Lessons available.
CHINJU PRESTIGE COUNTRY CLUB
WEBSITE
chinjucc.co.kr (mostly in Korean)
Located in Jinju which is about 1 to 1.5 hours drive away. 18 holes.
HORSE RIDING
GEOJE HORSE RIDING CLUB
TELEPHONE
(055) 632 3366
Experience recommended.
OPENING HOURS
Jan-Jun
Sep-Dec
Jul-Aug
09.00-12.00
14.00-21.00
08.00-12.00
15.00-21.00
Mondays closed.
FEES
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PLAYGROUNDS AND ENTERTAINMENT FOR CHILDREN
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Most kids cafés are good venues for birthday parties, especially for young
children. Some allow you to bring your own foods and cake.
KIDS & KIDS CAFÉ
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 3909
Food, juice and coffee. Handwritten
English translation of the food menu
available.
Open every day from 10.00-20.00.
Closed every 1st and 3rd Monday. The café is in a building on the 3rd floor, near
Daiso.
MORAE JANGNAN KIDS CAFÉ
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 2367
Food, juice, coffee and beer
available. Parents pay an entrance
fee. Additional fee for playing in
the upstairs Lego room. Great
indoor sand play area.
Open 10.00–20.00. On the 3rd floor in the apartment building next to Lotteria.
BLOCKPIA
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 1488
Great place for kids who love LEGO.
Open 13.00–18.00. Behind the building with a big
skittle on top. Blockpia is on the 2nd floor.
TOY LIBRARY
For W10.000 per year you can play here maximum 1 hour
per day. Bring a picture of your child for the membership
card. The Toy library playroom is through the Library on
the left after entering the building. Up on the hill along
Route 58 next door to a Korean Kindergarten.
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BOWLING
Bowling for children with European
shoe size 35 and up. The lightest
bowling ball weighs 5kg, so bowling
here can be a challenge for younger
children.
Possible venue for
birthday parties for older children.
Closed on Sundays.
On the right-hand side of the Dark Green Street, heading away from Route 58.
Has a big skittle on top of the building. On the 4th floor. Take the lift as the
stairs don’t get there!
LOLLIPOLLI
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 0234
Indoor play center with trampolines
in separate rooms for over and under
8 year olds. Soft play area also for
under 8 year olds. Two party rooms
for different sized groups. Karaoke
coin machine available. Open from 11.00-21.00 except for School holidays
when it is open from 10.00-21.00. In the basement of the building with the big
skittle on top on the Dark Green Street.
TRAMPOLINE
TELEPHONE
010-9497 2067
Outdoor trampoline. They sell drinks and ice
creams inside the tent. If closed call the
number above and ask to jump. Someone will
come to open the trampoline tent for you.
This trampoline is located around the corner
from Kim’s Beauty. A short walk from GS mart.
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CGV CINEMA
The cinema is on the 6-8th floor in the D Cube
Department Store. The ticket counter is on the 6th floor.
On the website www.cineinkorea.com you can find the
Cinema Schedule for films shown in English. Search for
Gyeongsang province for films shown here. You can also
buy tickets online.
INDOOR PLAY AREA IN HOMEPLUS
Soft play area is available on B1. Kids above 3 years can
stay and play under supervision. With younger ones you can stay and play.
MOM & I KIDS CAFE
TELEPHONE
(055) 637 0579
010-8619 0579
Open Mon-Sat 10.00-20.00. Sundays
closed. English speaking staff. Play café
for children aged 2 to 6. Simple catering,
computer corner and Wi-Fi. Birthday
parties can be arranged here. On the 9th floor. Near the main shopping street.
PLAY CAFE
TELEPHONE
(055) 632 6810
Indoor playground for children where parents can
enjoy a coffee while kids play. Suitable for kids
aged 2 to 6. Simple catering and Wi-Fi is available.
LITTLE PRINCE KIDS CAFÉ AND RESTAURANT
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
(055) 633 7955
http://cafe.naver.com/prince52
Open 10.00-21.00. Little Prince Kids Café and
Restaurant is a Worldwide Kids Restaurant Brand
with one branch in Gohyeon. They serve
homemade food and don’t use any chemical
additives or instant ingredients in their cooking.
Driving from Okpo on Route 14, pass HomePlus and the big junction for the
Sport Stadium. Then take the next street left, where a pedestrian bridge
crosses the road. Drive up the hill and the café is in the Sky Mart building on
the right. Use the elevator on the right to the 4th floor. Parking in the
basement.
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LOLLI POLLI TRAMPOLINE PLAY CENTRE
Open daily 10.00-21.00. Basically
there are about 8/9 trampolines, a
small sitting area, snack bar, and 2
small party rooms with karaoke
machines. It's clean and new.
In Suwol next to Gohyeon. Starting
at OIS in Okpo, drive 8km along
Route 14 towards Goyheon. You
should see a brown road sign for "Geojedo Sea Spa 1 km". Turn left at the
traffic lights just after this sign (there is a Kumho tire shop on the left corner
and also look for the big "Xii" apartment complex on your left). Then take the
next right (Family Mart on the corner), drive to the end of the road and turn
left. You will see a big red golf building on your left. Lollipolli is in the next
building on the 4th floor.
SHIPBUILDING MARINE MUSEUM IN JISEPO
TELEPHONE
(055) 639 8270/1
The Shipbuilding Marine
Museum, right at the
waterfront in Jisepo, is
well worth a visit. The
museum itself is
interesting, but also
their indoor play area
can be appreciated by
the entire family. Together with your child you can try to navigate a ship,
learn about weights of different objects or just play. To visit the play area you
only pay the museum entrance fee. Outside the museum is a Turtle Ship, a
traditional Korean battle ship. A nice day out in any weather.
ZIP LINE IN DEOKPO
Zip line across the beach in
Deokpo. No reservation needed.
Children up to a certain height or
age, must be accompanied by an
adult.
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BAMBOO ADVENTURE PARK - MAENG JONG JUK
TELEPHONE
(055) 637 0067
For a small entrance fee you can
walk through the Bamboo
Adventure Park. Nice up and
down packed earth trails and
stairs. Not stroller friendly!
At the Bamboo Adventure Park
there are three adventure courses
depending on a person’s height.
For the kids’ course the child
needs to be taller than 110cm.
For the most advanced course you
need to be taller than 150cm. If
under the age of 16 the participant
needs to be accompanied by an
adult. A great family experience!
The park is open from 09.0018.00 during weekends and
holidays. On a reservation for a
minimum of 10 people they can
open also other days.
Leave Okpo towards Gohyeon on Route 14. Turn right (in direction of
“Debeach Golf”) at the 1st SK LPG station. Follow that road into a small town.
You will see a right turn onto the main street of that town. Drive through the
little village and continue about 6 km. You come to a sign that says Bamboo
Adventure Park. There is a parking lot on the right. This is about a 15 minute
drive from Okpo. 987-4 SilJulRi HaChungMyeon Geoje.
MUNDONG WATERFALL
Mundong waterfall is a relaxing
shaded place on the island. It is an
uphill walk along the stream to the
waterfall. Along the stream are
numbered wooden decking areas all
the way up. These can be reserved
by their number for picnics as you
pay the entrance fee to enter the Waterfall area. When driving from Okpo
through the tunnels, instead of turning right towards Gohyeon Center, turn left,
under the road to Tongyeong, and continue until you see the signs for
Mundong, turning left. Then drive another kilometer on a narrow road towards
the waterfall. There is a big parking area near the ticket booth.
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EVENT COMPANIES
TENT AND BOUNCY HOUSE RENTAL
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
(055) 637 7964
Mr. Won at the Event company.
No English speakers.
If you want to arrange a party, for example on
Gujora beach, you can rent a tent with tables
and chairs. To put up this tent you need
permission from Gujora Beach Administration Centre (tel 010-49663402),
because of the size of the tent. The tent set includes 20 chairs and 3 tables. It
costs W80.000 all included. When they put up the tent you can pay in cash.
Coens can also arrange the tent set for a cost of W100.000.
From this company you can also rent inflatable bouncy houses, tents and slides.
PARTY SHOP
TELEPHONE
055-638-0307
In Gohyeon there is a Party supply shop where you
can buy Helium Balloons etc. The shop is near
Four Fishes Mart.
From Okpo on Route 14, turn left on bus terminal
street, go forward. You will see a Samsung store on the right corner, with a
circular entrance. Turn Right there. On your immediate right is a jewelry store
with clocks, then a school uniform store, then the balloon store. If you drive
until you see Tommy Hilfiger, you have gone too far.
BALLOON ARTIST
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
010-2889 4166
Eunyeong
For bigger parties you can arrange for a balloon artist to visit the party. The
artist speaks English. Cost W100.000 per hour, includes balloons.
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KOREAN PUBLIC BATHS & SAUNAS
Public bath houses Jimjilbangs, play a big part of the Korean
culture and many people visit one at least once a week. As
you take the bath nude there are separate bathing areas for
men and women. There are several pools at a bath house
with different temperatures or different mineral contents.
Before entering a pool you need to wash yourself thoroughly
and rinse off all soap using one of the showers. Long hair is
recommended to be tied up while in the bath.
Body scrubbing is part of the Korean bath houses. Using a
special towel, people scrub their bodies to exfoliate. Most
bath houses also offer a body scrubbing service. The body
scrub usually lasts an hour and includes a massage.
Korean saunas are similar to Jimjilbangs (bath houses). Many
public bath houses also offer saunas. Unlike the baths, the
saunas are unisex. In the saunas one wears relaxing pyjama
like outfits. The saunas differ according to temperature,
minerals and materials of the walls.
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HAIR SALONS
JENNY'S SALON & SPA
NK - NEXT KOREA HAIR STUDIO
RIAHN
JENNY'S SALON & SPA (055) 688 6050 (speaks English)
WEBSITE
www.jennysalonspa.com
Hair cut and styling, colour, perm, hair extensions, make up, facial care
program, massages, aromatherapy, manicure/pedicure, waxing and scalp
treatment.
NK - NEXT KOREA HAIR STUDIO (055) 688 1966
The receptionist can help translating between you and the hairdresser.
RIAHN (055) 688 9009
STYLIQUE W Purple Street
STYLIQUE W Dark Green Street
JOHEE HAIR TOWN
There are two Stylique · W hair salons in Okpo.
STYLIQUE·W Purple Street (055) 688 9088. Mondays closed.
STYLIQUE·W Dark Green Street (070) 7795 6119 / 010-4932 0530.
JOHEE HAIR TOWN (055) 687 4026
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SKIN CARE, MANICURE AND PEDICURE
EMILIA BEAUTY THERAPIST
TELEPHONE
EMAIL
010-8764 1804
goemilia@hotmail.com.
Emilia is an internationally experienced beautician, trained and licensed in
Europe. Skin care, waxing etc. At Kisan Harbourview Apartment in Deokpo.
Appointment is essential.
KIM'S BEAUTY
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 3558, 010-2594 5878
Skin care, body line, back relaxation, foot care,
waxing, tanning, manicure and pedicure.
Kim’s Beauty is a short walk from Four Fishes
Supermarket.
TIARA BEAUTY
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 2543
Manicure and Pedicure. On Route 58 near Cupcake
Planet.
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MASSAGE
THAI SPA
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 3882
Body scrub, herb sauna, Thai massage, stone
massage, aroma therapy, foot massage.
From Route 14 towards Gohyeon take the right next
to World Mart. Turn right on the 1st street. Thai Spa is on the right.
SWEDISH BODY CARE
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 5593
Spa foot, fat burn, body wrap, body scrub and face stone.
Near the Dark Blue Street. Swedish Body Care is to the
right. Open 24 hours.
THAI THERAPY
TELEPHONE
CONTACT
(055) 688 3301
010-2845 3263, 010-9190 1379
Ms. Young (speaks English)
Thai massage, foot massage, oil massage.
Follow the Blue Street towards DSME Ocean Plaza. Cross
the Purple Street. Take the 1st street on the left and then
the 1st right. Thai Therapy is on the 2nd floor at the next
intersection.
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THE STYLE – BEAUTY HEALTH CENTRE
TELEPHONE
(055) 637 4736
The beautician is on the 3rd floor of a corner
building. When on the main shopping street, at the
cross section with Tommy Hilfiger on your right,
then on your left if you look up you should see The
Style day spa. Because only little English is spoken,
it is best to call in for your first visit.
Great facial, takes about 1.5h. They use Darphin Paris products.
THAI MASSAGE
On the Main Shopping Street
Near Home plus
Near Home plus
The Thai Massage on the main shopping street is hard to find. Look out for a
small picture of the Thai flag and a small "massage" sign. It is near the
traditional markets.
The two Thai massage parlours near Home plus are marked top left on the map.
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SHOPS IN OKPO
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OKPO TRADITIONAL MARKET
Okpo Traditional Market is a covered shopping street, selling local produce.
Here you can find fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and meats, frozen lamb,
furniture, clothes, etc. It is an interesting place to shop and go sightseeing.
You will need cash to shop here. The market is marked on the map.
When you exit the lower end of the traditional market you enter the Light
Green Street, also known as Umbrella Street within the foreign community.
Many market stalls along this street sell fresh fruits, vegetables, beans, herbs,
grains, clothes, mobile phones, etc, under their parasols.
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SUPERMARKETS IN OKPO
GS SUPERMARKET
FOUR FISHES MART
OKPO MART
Both GS MART and FOUR FISHES MART/SHUHYUP MART has a home delivery service.
To use this service you need to arrange for a Membership Card at the shop.
When shopping for more than W20.000 home delivery is free of charge and the
shopping arrives at your door within an hour.
SALE MART
The SALE MART supermarket on Route 58, leading
through to the traditional market street has a good
selection of imported foods especially for Asian
style cooking.
IMPORT GOODS SHOPS
FOREIGN MART
WORLD MART
ORGANIC SHOPS
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WINE SHOPS AND DELICATESSEN
GRAY B DELICATESSEN
RESTAURANT MAXIM
Both these restaurants have wine shops. Gray B also has a bakery and
delicatessen with a selection of international foods.
For Christmas and
Thanksgiving they sell turkeys and ham on order. For buying wine also the
Four Fishes mart and Okpo mart have good selections.
BAKERIES
PARIS BAGUETTE and TOUS LE JOURS are bakeries you can find scattered all
over Korea. They sell mainly white breads, pastries and cakes. There you can
buy birthday cakes directly or by order.
CUPCAKE HOUSE
CUPCAKE PLANET
CUPCAKE HOUSE
TELEPHONE
070-4175 0760
Café and bakery making organic cupcakes. Cupcakes can be ordered from the
cupcake house own designs.
CUPCAKE PLANET
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 2585 or 010-2571 8069
Café and bakery making cupcakes, apple pies and more. Here you can make or
decorate cup cakes and cookies alone or in groups of 5-6 people maximum.
Make a reservation as weekends are very busy. The owner speaks English.
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HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY STORES
DAISO
DC
DAISO sells items for a cost between W1000 and W5000. They sell indoor and
outdoor decorations, toys, stationery, kitchen ware, plants, tissues, etc.
DC Is a household supply store, where you can buy light bulbs, screws, tools,
pots and pans, pencils, torches, wallpaper, souvenirs, make-up and more.
There are two DC shops in Okpo.
ARPEGGIO
TELEPHONE
687 1817
Arpeggio sells interior textiles, mattresses and
bedding. They have catalogues to order from if
you want something different to what is already in
stock.
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ELECTRONIC SHOPS
There are three big electronic shops all located along Route 14 in Okpo.
ETLAND
BEST SHOP
HI MART.
DIY AND ELECTRONIC REPAIR SHOPS
There is AN ELECTRONIC REPAIR SHOP across the road from GSmart. Cross the
road to the fuel station. To the right of the fuel station there is a small building
with electronics inside. When closed, call the phone number in the window.
The man speaks some English.
SUNG JANG TOOLS
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 5023
(055) 688 5023
DIY shop in Okpo near GS mart.
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TOYS
TOY STORY
Toy shop selling toys, scooters and miniature
cars mainly for younger children.
MOTHER BEAR PLAY & SHOP
Toy shop selling toys for indoor and outdoor use, such as slides, swings, cars,
indoor tents and miniature cars.
Take Route 14 heading towards Goyheon. Stay in the right lane as you pass
Beverly Hills 1. Continue as if you were going to exit to go on the new bridge
to Busan, BUT turn off just before the bridge exit to the little street that exits
to the right. You will see the toy store on the right along with some other
buildings.
STATIONERY AND ART SUPPLIES
MODEN OFFICE
Printing company and office supply shop.
Document copying, laminating, bookbinding,
outdoor advertising, colour printing, business
cards, craft materials, greeting cards, stickers,
stationery, etc.
ART SHOP
Art supplies for arts and crafts. The shop is on the
ground floor in the building with the big skittle on
top. The shop is on the right hand side following
the corridor, leading straight through the building.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
BABY PHOTO STUDIO
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 0600, (055) 688 0600
Portraits, passport, visa, driving license photos,
etc. Along the Blue Street near Baskin Robbins.
IYEACHAN STUDIO
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 4725
Photo studio on the right, up the hill on Route 58
towards Deokpo.
FRAME SHOP IN JANGSEUNGPO
You can choose frames yourself and get advice on
how to frame your pictures. Professional job and
affordable prices.
From Okpo drive to Jangseungpo. At the Art Centre
junction, turn left towards Neungpo. Drive approx.
500m. At the Ministop, the road splits in three
directions. Choose the middle road. At the NH bank
turn left. After about 100m the low blue painted
building is to your right. The shop shares its front yard with a playschool. The
shop’s entrance is the door to the left.
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FLOWER SHOPS IN OKPO
CITY FLOWER
FLOWER SHOP ON GREEN STREET
FLOWER SHOP ON POST OFFICE STREET
CITY FLOWER is located on Route 58 near Starbucks.
FLOWER SHOP ON GREEN STREET is a flower shop for indoor and outdoor
plants. It is located on the Light Green Street between Daiso and the Open
market.
FLOWER SHOP ON POST OFFICE STREET sells indoor and outdoor flowers
and plants. It is located on the same street as the post office.
FLOWER JULI
FLOWER SHOP NEAR FOUR FISHES
On Purple Street
FLOWER JULI is located across the street from GS Supermarket´s rear car park.
FLOWER SHOP NEAR FOUR FISHES SUPERMARKET sells beautiful plants and
arrangements for indoor use mainly. Home delivery possible.
LA VIE EN ROSE is on the Purple Street across the street from the Mexican
restaurant El Gitano.
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SOUVENIRS
TODAMBANG SOUVENIR SHOP
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 8766, 010-4137 4571
Souvenir shop with traditional products, lamps,
ceramics, furniture, pictures, t-shirts, Korean
coins, and more. They open after 11 am. The
owner speaks English.
Js DIY DESIGN SHOP
Furniture and souvenirs. Art articles, ceramics,
Korean paper crafts, furniture and souvenirs.
THE BUDDAH PLACE
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 2229
Bhuddist temple shop. Bracelets, candles, temple
accessories and Korean arts and crafts, JangGu’s/Korean Drums. On to the Purple Street
across the street from Café Ice Bean.
THE SILK FACTORY
TELEPHONE
(010) 4946 7765
This small factory has a room full of Korean silk fabric
bags, slippers, pillowcases, table cloths, etc. You can
have any model sewn up or altered. Alterations may
take up to a week. Weekdays open 08.30-19.30.
For location please see map.
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TAILORS, CLOTHES AND SHOE REPAIR SHOPS
ENGLAND TAILOR
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 1047
Dresses, suits, coats, shirts, jackets, pants in
any size.
CLOTHES REPAIR SHOPS
A
B
A
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 1623
Standing on the Blue Street facing Route 58. Turn right after Caffe Bene. The
shop is about 50m along the road on the left.
B
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 1562
Follow the Dark Green Street past the gray building with a big skittle on top.
The clothes repair shop is on the corner, just after Okpo Oriental Clinic.
SHOE REPAIR AND SHOE CLEANING SHOPS
On Post Office Street
On Route 58
On Blue Street
The shoe shop on the same street as the Post Office cleans shoes. The shoe
repair man in the “50cm wide repair shop” on Route 58 speaks English.
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DRY CLEANERS
OK CLEANING
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 4646
Between Kim's and Mizmom Clinic on Route 58.
DRY AND CLEAN
TELEPHONE
(055) 688 2137 or 010-48472137
Pick up from and deliver to your door after two days. Owner speaks a little bit
of English. Dry cleaning and ironing service.
KEY COPYING & STAMP MAKING SERVICES
KEY COPYING & STAMP MAKING SERVICE
TELEPHONE
(055) 687 2943
Leaving Route 58 for the Blue Street. Turn
right one street before Quiznos. There is a
pharmacy on the corner.
STAMP MAKER
Good idea for souvenirs. Stamps can be made
with your name written both in English and
Korean. The stamp maker has a stand on Route
58 same side as Angel-in-Us.
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CAR SERVICES
CAR WASH
The car gets cleaned inside and out. The tires
are made black. It takes about an hour. Next
to Etland electronic shop on Route 14.
DRIVE THROUGH CAR WASH
At some fuel stations when you fill up your car, you get a receipt for a drive
through car wash. The car wash receipt and an additional W1000 buys you a
car wash. The receipt is valid for a month.
OKPO SECOND HAND CAR
TELEPHONE
011-9231 3214
Mr. Han offers great customer service and is
recommended amongst the Expat community.
Buy back contracts available. Mr Han has his
office above the car lot located on top of the
hill of Route 14 in Okpo going towards
Gohyeon. Okpo second hand car is on your right immediately after the Hyundai
gas station.
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SHOPS IN GOHYEON
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SUPERMARKETS IN GOHYEON
HOME PLUS/D CUBE DEPARTMENT STORE
Free parking is available in the basement of
the building. For the supermarket please
use the second P entrance. To get
advantage of special offers pick up a Family
card from the service centre. Simply fill in
your name and address on an application
form and show them your Alien registration
card. The Family Card is given to you
instantly.
Along Route 14 in Gohyeon. Home Plus/D
Cube Department store is in a big building
with a red Home plus sign on it along the
seafront.
GS MART
From Gohyeon Port drive on to the main shopping street. At the first traffic
light turn right. GS Mart is on your right. Parking on the roof.
FOUR FISHES MART / SHUHYUP MART
Go past the Bus Terminal in Gohyeon. Continue along the river. At the second
bridge turn right. The Four Fishes Mart is on the left.
BULK FOOD STORE
Bulk food store where you can purchase spices,
frozen meets, frozen vegetables and many other
foods.
HOME BAKERY STORE
The Home Bakery Store sells baking supplies
and bake ware. It is a great place to prepare for
a bake sale or if you need special ingredients for
a birthday cake.
WHITE AND BROWN
Bakery in Jangpyeong, the area around Homeplus.
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BRUSSELS
010-45476177. Handmade chocolate & Macaroon shop in Jangpyeong, the
area around Homeplus. Open 11.00-21.00.
IMPORT GOODS SHOP
WORLD FOOD MART
Imported foods and goods in Gohyeon.
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLY STORES
PALMA DC
In the basement. Household sypply store.
Kitchen appliances, bath, crafts, sports etc.
Toy store connected. Along the main
shopping street in Goyheon.
KITCHEN SUPPLY STORE
Pots and Pans in all sizes, glasses, porcelain
and cutlery. Offers discounts when asked. On
the same street as Casamia. towards the
seafront.
KOREA KITCHEN
Big selection of ceramics,
cookware, utensils and gifts.
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DIY AND TOOL SHOPS
ANY TOOLS
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
633 8983
www.anytools.kr
Next to Homeplus. On the left when driving past
the Homeplus Parking Entrances.
STATIONERY AND ART SUPPLIES
DREAM DEPOT
Stationary and Arts & Crafts
Store.
The shop is across the street
from Tous Les Jours.
NARAUNGU CENTER
Arts and crafts supply store. They sell stationery,
toys, kids craft material, pens and papers in all
colours of the rainbow, party decorations and
balloons, toys, etc.
FURNITURE SHOP
CASAMIA
Home accessory and furniture shop.
Beautiful home ware and Western style
furniture.
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FLOWER SHOP
MARKET FLORIST
TELEPHONE
(055) 633 6700 or 635 3435
A great florist in the Gohyeon Markets. Fresh
flowers and plants. They are at the top end of the
markets. If you are at the main entry (fish entry),
head straight up, about 200 meters. On the other
corner is a butchers.
DRY CLEANERS AND CLOTHES REPAIR SHOPS
DRYCLEANERS
Good Dry cleaners. They speak some English.
From the main entry of the fish market, head up the
hill about 200m, as the road bends, it is on the left.
HOME PLUS DRY CLEANERS
On the B3 Floor in Home plus. At the shop
entrance from the garage next to the escalators.
CLOTHES REPAIR SHOP
On the B1 Floor in D Cube Department Store. Small repairs take about an hour.
SHOPS IN TONGYEONG
E MART
Supermarket, with foods, clothes, sportswear,
decorations and imported goods. Upstairs there is a
big toyshop with a good selection of toys. There is
also a play area for children where kids can play
while you shop. Toddlers must play accompanied
by a parent. This play area is tidied up and closed
15 minutes to every full hour. So for maximum
play time please enter every full hour. There is
also a miniature train that runs ten minutes to
every full hour. The play area opens at 10am.
On the right off Route 14. Drive through
Tongyeong until the big “E” logo is visible on your
right.
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LOTTE MART
Take Route 14 to Tongyeong. Stay on
Route 14 until the second major
intersection. You can see Lotte Mart on
the left hand side.
PEARL MUSEUM AND COMMERCIAL CENTER
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
(055) 646 6092
010-2046 4031
www.pearls.com/news2/pp33/tongyeong__land_of_sea_and_pearl.htm
Small museum with written explanations in English.
Free entrance. From the museum you have a view
of the pearl farms in the bay. The Museum shop
sells jewellery with pearls from Tongyeong and
other countries. Beautiful cultured pearls known
for their high quality and value. Open every day
from 09.30-18.30.
Take Route 14 towards Tongyeong. After crossing the New Geoje Bridge, the
Pearl Museum and Commercial Center is on the left. The Pearl Museum is sign
posted. 470-5, Jangpyeong-ri, Yongnam-myeon, Tongyeong-si.
JINJU SILK AND TONGYEONG TOWER
In Tongyeong Tower there are restaurants and
cafes. Up in the rotating tower is an Italian
restaurant. Jinju Silk sells beautiful silk products,
such as bags, throws, ties, scarves and clothing.
Next to the New Geoje Bridge on the left hand side
when driving towards Tongyeong. There are two
silk shops here. One is in the car park next to the
Tongyeong Tower and the other one is in the tower
building.
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SHOPS IN BUSAN/DAEGU
COSTCO
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
Busan (051) 757-7100
Daegu (053) 380 1234
www.costco.co.kr
Costco is an American wholesale store for the ones
who like buying in bulk. It is a great place to shop
and to stock up on meats, fish and much more.
Bring CASH. Not all credit cards are accepted. Shopping at Costco is a
whole day event. You can also order online from www.ezshopkorea.com.
Costco is open Monday-Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm. On Lunar New Year,
Chuseok and New Year’s Eve they close at 7 pm.
Your best bet to get there is by using a GPS! The nearest one is 90 minutes
away by car, one way, from Okpo. The shortest route is across the Geoga
bridge.
LOTTE PREMIUM OUTLET
TELEPHONE
WEBSITE
(055) 900 2500
www.gimhae.lotteoutlets.com
Gimhae Branch offers many
foreign brands as well as several
Korean brands. Open 11:0021:00. 4L Bun-ji, 1B of Gimhae
Sightseeing and Distribution
Complex, Sinmun-ri, Gimhae.
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ONLINE-SHOPPING
FOOD and more
www.ezshopkorea.com
www.britishcornershop.co.uk
www.iHerb.com
www.holland-at-home.nl
www.fatbag.co.kr
Costco home delivery.
BOOKS AND TOYS
www.amazon.com
www.whatthebook.com
www.hamleys.com
www.toys4me.co.uk
www.ebay.com
www.etsy.com
www.hyenacart.com
DVDs, CDs, & books only!
Books
Toys
Toys
Most things.
Similar to eBay. Many sellers ship
internationally.
Similar to eBay.
CLOTHES/SHOES and more
www.asos.com
www.boden.co.uk
www.hannaandersson.com
www.landsend.com
www.jcpenny.com
www.shoes.com
www.eddiebauer.com
www.figleaves.com
www.bluecanoe.com
www.victoriassecret.com
www.strawberrynet.com
www.calicolaine.co.uk
www.asos.co.uk
Home store, bed and bath, shoes.
Natural organic clothes.
Underwear, beauty, swimming and more.
Beauty products, perfume and more.
Textiles.
Clothes, shoes, bags. Free shipping.
KIDS-CLOTHES
www.boden.co.uk
www.thekidswindow.co.uk
www.gymboree.com
www.vertbaudet.co.uk
www.charliecrow.co.uk
www.fabulouskids@hotmail.com
http://www.mothercare.com
Kids fancy dress.
Kids/baby/mom to be.
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KOREAN CUISINE AND TABLE MANNERS
Korean cuisine is made up of rice, soup, and three to four side dishes,
including Kimchi. Koreans use a spoon to eat rice and soup, and
chopsticks for side dishes. Koreans don’t hold their bowls or plates
while eating, and believe that sharing food from one bowl stimulates
close relationships.
KIMCHI is a fermented vegetable dish that can be stored for a long
time. There are many varieties of Kimchi and they differ due to
region and /or ingredients. Although Kimchi is a basic side dish, it is
also a major ingredient in other popular dishes, such as Kimchi Jjikae
(Kimchi stew), Kimchi pancakes, Kimchi fried rice, and Kimchi
ramyeon. Kimchi is gaining worldwide popularity because of its
nutritional value.
DDEOK is a traditional Korean rice cake served during festive
occasions such as birthdays, weddings, and traditional holidays.
There are many kinds of Ddeok.
During Lunar New Year
celebrations all Koreans eat Ddeok-guk (rice cake soup).
BIBIMBAP is mixed vegetables with rice. This is one of Korea’s most
popular and healthy meals. Vegetables, a fried egg, and rice are
mixed with different ingredients and Gochujang (Korean red pepper
paste).
BULGOGI is thin strips of marinated grilled meat (pork or beef).
Sometimes it is cooked using a charcoal grill.
GALBI is ribs, which can be either stewed or barbecued.
SAMGYETANG is a nutritious soup that is very popular in the summer.
A bowl of Samgyetang contains one small chicken, rice, ginseng,
garlic, and jujubes. Koreans have traditionally eaten hot meat dishes,
such as Samgyetang, on the three hottest days of the year to
increase their stamina.
SOJU, a traditional alcohol unique to Korea, is the most popular drink
in the country. The average amount of alcohol is about 21%, and
each province has its own brand of Soju. It goes especially well with
Samgyepsal (pork barbeque), but Koreans like to drink it with any
dish.
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STREET FOOD AND FAST FOOD
There are many street vendors throughout Korea offering a full range
of Korean snacks. One of the most popular street foods is DDUKBOKGI
(rice cakes mixed with sweet, spicy Korean red pepper paste). Other
famous snacks include UMUK (fish ball soup), TWIGIM (fried food),
HODDUK (a hot pancake with black sugary syrup), and SUNDAI (Korean
sausage).
KIMBAB, a Korean style California Roll, is one of the most famous
Korean foods. Seaweed around sticky rice, rolled around various
vegetables, sausage, tuna, or cheese. Basic Kimbab usually costs
W1,000 and is available at the many 24 hour Kimbab shops. Prices
vary according to the ingredients.
HANSOT LUNCH BOXES include many Korean dishes, such as Bulgogi,
pork cutlets, curry, fried fish with rice, or kimchi fried rice. Quick
and affordable. Prices range from W1.500-W4.000.
MANDU is Korean style dumplings. Gogi/mixed meat, Mandu and
Kimchi Mandu are the most popular. Mandu can be eaten fried or
steamed. The price is typically W3.000 for ten pieces of Mandu.
TASTES OF GEOJE
Geoje’s cuisine is simple but offers a great authentic taste. It
consists mainly of seafood. Some local dishes to try here are SAENG
SEON HOE (raw fish), GUL GUI (grilled oysters), DAE GU TANG (fresh
codfish soup), DODARI SSUKGUK (flounder soup with mugwort leaves),
MULMEGI TANG (snailfish soup), MEONG GAE and SEONG GE BIBIMBAP (rice
mixed with sea squirt & sea urchin,) BOLLAK GUI (grilled rockfish) and
EO JUK (rice porridge with fish). Some of these dishes are seasonal
and others are served all year around.
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE
There is a good selection of international restaurants in the area.
New places open all the time. Only in Okpo you can find tastes from
China, Vietnam, Mexico, India, Italy, Germany, Turkey, America, etc.
Starbucks, Mc Donald’s, Baskin Robbins, Dunkin Donuts and other
well known brands can also be found here. There are now many
cafés serving coffee, unlike a few years ago when only tea was
available on this Island.
Many restaurants deliver food. All restaurants do take out. Several
places are good venues for parties and some allow that you bring
your own music, slide shows etc.
A selection of restaurants in the area is listed below. The coloured
squares indicate the location of each restaurant as explained here.
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
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V
Indicates the restaurant location by street colour.
Indicates the restaurant location by the nearest street colour,
and is marked on the map.
Restaurant not marked on the map.
Restaurant in Gohyeon marked on map.
Delivery
Vegetarian Options
More information about restaurants in town as well as local foods and
produce can be followed on the “Geoje Foodies” facebook page.
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RESTAURANTS IN OKPO
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KOREAN RESTAURANTS IN OKPO
 BBONG’S BAP V
(055) 687 8518. Open 10.30-22.00. Noodles,
bibimbap, salads and rice.
 BBQ KUMNONG
(055) 688 6114. Restaurant serving Galbi tang or
beef soup and short ribs and Korean BBQ. Great
Korean food. English menu. Across the road from
Restaurant Noel. Geoje si Okpo 1 Dong 549-6. See
map.
 DUKPO GUL GUE
덕포 굴구이 (055) 688 9022. Steamed Oysters
굴구이. Special winter food in Geoje. Across the
street from Okpo Catholic Church. See map.
 HWANG JANG GUN
(055) 688 0399. Galbi jim, Rib stew, recommended,
marinated sliced beef in earthenware bowl. Near
Ocean Plaza. From Paris Baguette on Purple
Street, cross the road towards the sea. After Café
Society take the 1st street left. Hwang Jang gun is
on the right. See map.
 NOLBU BOSSAM & DOL SOCH BAP
놀부 보쌈 과 돌솥밥 (055) 688 1052.
Steamed pork served with salad and hot
stone bibimbap. Next to Mizmom Clinic.
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 NOLBU BUDAE SSY GAE
놀부 부대찌게 (055) 688 1458. Typical
South Korean fork food from war time,
spicy sausage stew. Okpo 1dong 534-2.
Near Domino’s pizza.
 WON HALMONEY BOSSAM
원 할머니 보쌈 (055) 688 0202.
Steamed pork on HOT stone
pot served with salad, hot
stone bibimbap. Near Angelin-us in Okpo. Okpo 2dong
531-1.
 YON BUN FISH RESTAURANT
(055) 687 8528. Spicy fish soup and baked
mackerel recommended.
KOREAN RESTAURANTS ELSEWHERE
 JANG SAN MARU - DEOKPO
(055) 688 9167. Bibimbap restaurant. On the road
down the hill to the Okpo Great Victory
Commemorative Park between Okpo and Deokpo.
 CHOI GA BAK DANG - SUWOL
(055) 632 1060/010-376 05402. Korean BBQ
restaurant. Meat shop on the ground floor.
Reservation required in weekends. In Suwol. 781,
Yangjeong-dong. Geoje-si 656-806.
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IN OKPO
CHINESE RESTAURANTS
 CHINA
(055) 687 2653. Chinese restaurant opposite Café Icebean.
 CHINESE RESTAURANT
(055) 687 1215. They make their own noodles. Opposite El Gitano.
 TAIWEI 티웨이
(055) 688 5911. On the 2nd floor in the same building as iNo-ti optician.
 WELL CHINA
(055) 688 5400. Chinese restaurant in Okpo Shopping Center next to Admiral
Hotel. See map. Open 11.30-14.00 and 17.30-21.00.
INDIAN RESTAURANTS
 DELHI
(055) 688 3686. Indian Restaurant, on the 2nd floor, across the street from
hotel Tokyo Inn. Sundays closed.
 TAJ MAHAL V
(055) 688 1541. Indian cuisine. Curry and Tandoori. Lunch buffet. Has a
coupon reward system, collect 10 coupons and get a free half Tandoori chicken
or a curry! Closed 2nd and 4th Monday of every month.
 USMANIA ★ V
(055) 688 3222. Pakistani and Indian Cuisine. Open 11.00-23.00.
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ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
 BIG BEAR
(055) 687 6870/010-2825 7809. Italian restaurant. Can host big parties.
Projector and iTunes music available.
 DOMINO’S PIZZA ★
(055) 688 5666. Pizza, pasta and salads.
 LA BUONA CUCINA
(055) 687 5585. Italian open kitchen. Small children’s play area. Opposite
the Masters Golf Club. See map.
 LA CENA
(055) 687 4145. Italian restaurant on the 2nd floor in GS Mart.
 MR. PIZZA ★
(055) 688 5996. Pizza, pasta and buffet style salad bar.
 PICASSO
(055) 687 6776. On the 2nd floor in hotel Tokyo Inn.
 PIZZERIA IL TORO
(055) 688 1929. Woodfired pizza’s with small seating area.
 SEOGA AND COOK
(055) 687 4600. www.seogaandcook.com. Pilaff rice, pasta and salad.
 UNCLE TOMATO
(055) 688 0881. Spaghetti, steak, pizza above Starbucks on the 6th floor. Small
area where children can play. Open from 11.00.
JAPANESE RESTAURANT
 JAPANESE RESTAURANT
(055) 687 3761. www.admiralhotel.co.kr. Inside the Admiral Hotel. For
reservations call the hotel lobby.
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
 EL GITANO ★
(055) 688 5533. www.facebook.com/elgitanokorea. Mexican Grill food.
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TURKISH RESTAURANTS
 TURKISH HOUSE
(055) 687 6263. Halal food. See map.
WESTERN RESTAURANTS
 AQUA GRILL
(055) 688 2231. Seafood and prime steak. Closed Mondays. See map.
 AQUCHIA
(055) 687 5414. http://cafe.daum.net/aquchia. Seafood Buffet and Pizzas.
Lunch 12.00-15.00. Dinner 18.00-21.00.
 B.O.B.
(055) 687 2059. Sports bar and handmade hamburgers. Open 11.00-24.00.
 BISTRO ZUM SPATZ V
(055) 688 6249. Korean German speaking hobby chef. Salad, Stew, Schnitzel,
Coq au Vin, etc.
 CAFÉ SOCIETY
(055) 687 7675. Western cuisine. Closed Sundays.
 51 NAPKIN
(055) 688 1040/010-8808 5551. A mix of Asian and Western cuisine. Friendly
and cooperative staff. Good venue for smaller dinner parties.
 FOREIGNER’S CLUB
(055) 687 9332. www.gfra.net. Western cuisine. Lunches on weekdays.
Fish and chips, carvery buffets, different themed nights, etc. Next to Admiral
hotel in Okpo Shopping Center, 2nd floor. See map.
 GRAY B
(055) 687 0311. Restaurant, bakery and delicatessen. Lunch and Dinner. Also
you can find a small selection of Western products like cheese, ham and salami.
Cooked or uncooked Turkey’s and Ham can be ordered for Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
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 KIM’S GARDEN
(055) 688 3978. Western cuisine. Open lunch time. Weekends open 11.0023.00. See map.
 KON TI-KI
(055) 687 2088/010-63959246. Steak house serving steak, chicken, lamb and
some pasta dishes. Sunday brunch. Mondays closed.
 LE BISTRO
(055) 687 0008/010-940 7154. Foreigners restaurant with Western cuisine.
Closed Sundays.
 LA CUISINE NOEL
(055) 687 3964. European casual food. See map.
 LEE PLACE
(055) 688 1698. International restaurant and pub. Steak, salmon, lamb and
some pasta dishes.
 CAFÉ LEMON TABLE
(055) 688 1273. Puff pastry breads with honey dip, burgers and Western style
food.
 RESTAURANT MAXIM
(055) 687 3393/010-3557 4095. www.wineparlour.co.kr. Restaurant and
wine shop. In Okpo Shopping Center, 1st floor. See map.
EASY EATS
 BBQ
(055) 688 5188/15889282. Chicken fried in olive oil, changed daily. Choose
from Smoked, BBQ and Spicy. Open 11.30-23.30. Next to Lee Place.
 CAFÉ ICEBEAN
(055) 688 5051. www.icebean.co.kr. Italian gelato, coffee and waffles. Open
10.00-22.00.
 CAFÉ PHILOS
Sandwiches and roasted coffee. Open 11.00-23.00.
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 CAFÉ PROMENADE
(055) 688 6342. Homemade Bakery with a very small café. Sandwiches,
salads, homemade yoghurt, desserts, coffee and fresh juices.
 GARAGE
(055) 687 3383. Restaurant and bar open 24h. English breakfast, sandwiches
and hamburgers.
 HAN´S DELI V
(055) 587 2533. Cutlets, rice, pasta and pizza.
 LOTTERIA
(055) 688 6117. Korean fast food, burgers, etc.
 MC DONALDS ★
1600 5252. Online delivery in English http://www.mcdelivery.co.kr/kr/.
 MOM & POP’S BOTTEGA V
(055) 688 3988. Sandwiches, Greek kebabs, lasagna, fresh salads, burgers,
cakes and cookies. Staff speak English. For large orders, order the day
before.
 QUIZNOS ★ V
(055) 688 9191. www.quiznos.co.kr. Subway style sandwiches, salads, potato
wedges and soup. Delivery free when you buy food for a minimum of W50.000.
 SPOONS
010-204 8046. All day brunch. Sunday mornings English breakfast. HP
sauce. Mon-Sat 05.00-20.00. Sundays 10.00-15.00.
 VONS ★
(055) 688 1133. Oven baked boneless chicken and pork spare ribs, not fried.
See map.
VIETNAMESE
 SHABU HYANG 샤부향
(055) 688 4556. Vietnamese “cook it yourself” broth with seafood or meat. On
the 2nd floor, opposite Starbucks. Elevator available.
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INTERNATIONAL CUISINE IN GOHYEON
CHINESE RESTAURANTS
 CHINESE RESTAURANT
(055) 633 6312. Next to Caffe Bene.
 GEUMHONG
(055) 631 2114. Chinese restaurant at Samsung International Hotel.
INDIAN RESTAURANTS
 DELHI
(055) 635 3622. On the 2nd floor.
ITALIAN RESTAURANTS
 BLACK'SMITH
Italian restaurant. Pizza, pasta, steak and salads.
 MR PIZZA
1577 0077. Entrance around the corner.
 PIZZA HUT
Entrance around the corner, 2F.
 SEOGA & COOK
(055) 633 6689. Entrance around the corner.
 VAPIANO
(055) 680 0808. Italian restaurant on the 8th floor in Homeplus/D-cube.
Outdoor dining area with sea view. Genuine wood fired pizzas and freshly
made pasta.
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JAPANESE RESTAURANTS
 JAPANESE RESTAURANT
(055) 635 1611.
 SUSHI WHA
(055) 636 1566.
WESTERN RESTAURANTS
 CAFE LEMON TABLE
(055) 635 3452. Burgers, pizza, pasta and salads.
 HAVEN
(055) 633 9982. Coffee, pizza, steaks, salads, brunch and waffles. Above
Dunkin Donuts.
 J&B’S
(055) 637 5847. International restaurant.
 MORNING ISLAND
(055) 631 2114. Western-style light breakfast, semi-buffet-style lunch and
typical French-style dinner. At Samsung International Hotel.
 SAMSUNG GUEST HOUSE
Next to Samsung Hotel, open for lunch and dinner.
 WALKING SLOWLY
(055) 633 1999. Modern International Cuisine. Burgers, Fajitas. Small
restaurant/bar with small outdoor eating area.
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EASY EATS
 CAFÉ RINGPANG DONUT
Coffee, donut, ice cream & sandwiches.
 CARAMELLA
(055) 632 4770. Coffee and cake. Finger food catering. From Homeplus to
Yangpyeong. 100m behind Jangpyeong Post office. Geoje-si, Jangpyeongdong 1143-1.
 FUSION CHICKEN FACTORY
055- 633 5211.
 QUIZNOS
(055) 635 9297. Subway style sandwiches. On the way from Homeplus to
Samsung shipyard. Geoje-si, Jangpyeong-dong 1198-1.
 UNCLE B
(055) 636 4003. Coffee and cheese cake.
 WAFFLE KING
(055) 638 5875. Korean rice, waffles, espresso coffee.
VIETNAMESE RESTAURANTS
 SHABU HYANG
(055) 637 7888. Vietnamese “cook it yourself” broth with seafood or meat.
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RESTAURANTS IN THE HOMEPLUS / D-CUBE BUILDING
FLOOR B1
 LOTTERIA
 FOOD COURT
Pizza, burgers, donuts, Japanese and Korean options and a Fresh juice bar.
FLOOR 1
 MC DONALDS
 STARBUCKS
FLOOR 6
 LEE GA SHABU SHABU
010-7686 7033. Japanese style.
 HOOLALA BARBEQUE
 CURRY POT
Japanese style Curry and Omurice/omelette rice.
 SABOTEN
www.saboten.co.kr. The original Shinjuku Tonkatsu, noodles and rice,
 PHÕ BAY
(055) 680 0633. www.phobay.com. Vietnamese restaurant.
 AUNTIE ANNE'S
Pretzels.
 HONG KONG BANJUM 0410
(055) 680 0410 Chinese/Korean restaurant.
 VIPS
(055) 680 0680. www.ivips.co.kr. Steak and salad bar.
 GREEN TOMATO
Sandwiches and rice dishes.
FLOOR 8
 VAPIANO
(055) 680 0808. www.vapiano.kr. Italian restaurant.
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TRANSPORT AND TOURISM
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TRANSPORT AND TOURISM
GEOJE TOURIST INFORMATION
The Geoje Guide Book is free and issued yearly. The
guide book and hiking trail maps can be found at the
Geoje Tourist Information Center, located on the left hand
side of Route 14 before crossing the bridge to Tongyeong.
They can be found at hotels and Agent offices.
Call 1330 for THE KOREA TOURISM ORGANIZATION
When outside of Seoul call 02-1330. This organization runs a 24-hour travel
information service.
WEBSITE
www.tour2korea.com.
KOREAN TOURIST INFORMATION AND PLACES OF INTEREST
geoje-island.com
english.geoje.go.kr
eng.tongyeong.go.kr
english.busan.go.kr
dino-expo.com
discoverkorea.co.kr
lifeinkorea.com
visitkorea.co.kr
TRAVEL AGENTS
When you plan your holidays, make sure you have a valid Alien Registration
Card, also after the return date on your ticket. Some countries require this to
issue a Visa.
Welliv Tours
fidestravel.co.kr (English speaking travel agency based in Seoul)
ACCOMODATION
There are many hotels and pensions on the island.
please visit www.geoje-island.com.
For more information,
ADMIRAL HOTEL (DSME) www.admiralhotel.co.kr
This hotel is located adjacent to OIS in Okpo.
HOTEL C PALACE http://eng.hotelcpalace.com/
Hotel C Palace is located on the Wahyeon beach.
GEOJE ISLAND HOTEL http://gih.geojeinfo.com/english/index.html
The Geoje Island Hotel is located near Okpo harbor.
BENIKEA HOTEL GEOJE www.kitcoabidore.com
Hotel overlooking the town centre and harbor area, in Okpo.
SAMSUNG GEOJE HOTEL (SHI) www.sghotel.co.kr
Luxury hotel located in Gohyeon. It is located near the SHI shipyard.
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DRIVING
KOREAN DRIVING LICENSE
TELEPHONE
ADDRESS
055-240 8100
90-1 Jinbuksan-upro, Jindongmyeon, Habpogu, Masansi
The first year you live in Korea you can use your international driver’s
licence, but after 1 year you need a Korean driving licence. This can be
obtained in Masan-si about 60 minutes drive from Okpo. Bring your driver’s
license, (international driver’s licence if you have one) three passport photos,
passport, alien registration card, W10.000 and most importantly a document
from your Embassy with an official stamp on it confirming that your license is
genuine. The EMBASSY STAMP is very important! You will have to take a
quick sight and colour blindness test after the application has been approved.
The whole process takes about an hour.
Your original driver’s license will be kept at this office until you need it when
travelling abroad, unless you provide a ticket or travel document when
applying for the Korean driver’s license. To get your original license back
you must revisit in person with your travel documents, alien registration card,
Korean driver’s license and your passport. Once you have your original
license you do not need to visit this office again.
PARKING
Most places in Okpo have free parking.
At the
supermarket you can park for up to one hour for free.
Along the Purple Street, Blue Street and Orange Street
you pay an attendant for parking. The attendant will
leave a note on your screen with your arrival time.
When you leave they appear and tell you how much to
pay. Parking is free where there is no attendant. At
night time parking is free.
There are also small Parking lots around. You can find
your own place to park but on a busy day the attendant parks for you. There
you also pay when you leave.
APPROXIMATE CAR DISTANCES IN HOURS
Okpo-Tongyeong
Okpo-Busan
Okpo-Seoul
45 minutes
60-90 minutes
5 hours
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DRIVER SERVICE
If you drive your own car to an event or dinner, but plan not to drive the car
home, you can ask staff at the restaurant to call for a driver who then takes
you back home in your own car.
ALCOHOL LIMIT
The Blood Alcohol Concentration Limit for driving in South Korea is 0,05%.
BAC under 0.05%:
BAC 0.05-0.1%:
BAC 0.1-0.2%:
BAC 0.2-0.35%:
BAC over 0.35% or
three drunk driving offenses:
No serious penalty, released after brief education.
W500,000-W1,000,000 fine and 100 day suspension of driver’s
license.
W1,000,000-W2,000,000 fine and loss of driver’s license.
W2,000,000-W3,500,000 fine and loss of driver’s license.
Jail sentence.
TAXI
For taxi ranks look out for a yellow sign with a red
car on it.
(055) 681 8255
(055) 681 8256
(055) 687 5002
010-5755 2191
010-7510 5366
When you call a taxi from your mobile phone, you will receive text messages
with information about the taxi car’s registration number. They also send you
messages about how far the taxi is from you pick up point. This way you know
how long you need to wait and which taxi is intended for you.
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BUS TERMINAL IN OKPO
OKPO BUS TICKET OFFICE
Okpo Bus Ticket Office, is where all buses stop briefly
in Okpo. It is located in a small convenient store type
shop on Route 14. Right behind the bus stop next to
the Foreign Mart.
At the bus terminal you buy tickets for long distance
bus journeys. For the local bus you can pay on the
bus. To use the local buses on Geoje Island you enter
the bus from the front and pay approximately W1100
for a ticket. It is the same fee for any destination on
the island. Buses numbered 10, 11, 22 and 23 run
from Gohyeon to Okpo. Buses nr 22 and 23 go to
Gujora Beach.
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GEOJE BUS TERMINAL IN GOHYEON
Geoje Bus Terminal is in Gohyeon. Marked on the map below Route 14.
GEOJE BUS TERMINAL
The Geoje Bus Terminal is located in Gohyeon. From there one can travel
with the intercity buses to several destinations in Korea. There is a regular
limousine bus service to Nambu Bus Station in Seoul from Gohyeon Bus
Terminal. These buses operate from 05:40 until 24:00. A one way ticket is
approx. W40.000 for an adult and W16.000 for a child. The return ticket can
be bought at the bus terminal in Seoul. The trip lasts approx. four hours.
There is one stop midway, for toilet breaks. Your arrival point in Seoul is
Nambu Bus Terminal. This is the only one of several express bus terminals
that will take you back to Geoje. There is a subway station (line 3, orange
route) and taxis outside the terminal for further transportation.
Buses run daily from Okpo and Gohyeon to Busan.
TIMETABLES
For up to date timetables for the bus, express-bus and ktx, please check
Coens’ website www.coens.com. The timetable information can be found
under “Event info” and then “Notice”.
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TRAIN
The website www.english.busan.go.kr gives information about all kinds of
transportation. KTX fast train from Busan to Seoul takes 2h 50 minutes. You
can book tickets online through www.korail.com.
KTX & EXPRESS BUS TIMETABLE – January 2013
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GEOJE – SEOUL (NAMBU) EXPRESS-BUS TIMETABLE – January 2013
* Transit time 4.5h
AIRPORT
www.airport.or.kr
www.koreanair.com
www.flyasiana.com
Korean Air (052) 288 0111
Asiana Airlines (052) 287 2626
Transport to and from the airport can be arranged trough your agent. If
you drive you can park at the Gimhae long term parking and use the free
shuttle bus between the parking lot and the airport.
AIRPORT CALL VAN
TELEPHONE
010-6305 8585
This company offers small package transportation and long distance airport
pick up service.
INTERNATIONAL FERRY
Fukuoka-Busan
There is a choice of two services on the route between Fukuoka (Hakata),
Japan and Busan. The journey between Fukuoka and Busan on the highspeed JR Kyushu 'Beetle' Hydrofoil takes 2 h 55 minutes. The Hydrofoil
operates daily. Camellia Line Ferries operate three times a week on the
same route. The journey takes approximately 15 hours and 40 minutes.
Check www.seejapan.co.uk for more details.
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BUSAN METRO
Buses from Geoje are connected with the main subway station in Busan. Also
you can drive and park near the subway station and then travel underground
from there. A single ride fare (as of 1 December 2011) is 1200 won for a
destination within less than 10km (6.2mi) and 1400 won for any other
destination. Tickets are sold at "Ticket Vending Machines". Usually one
machine per set will accept 1000 won notes while the others only take coins.
Tickets should be kept until you have exited the station at your final
destination, as you need to show the ticket to leave the Metro.
http://www.humetro.busan.kr/english/main/
BUSAN METRO MAP
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MAP OF OKPO, GOHYEON AND JANGSEUNGPO
In order to make the explanations of how to find different places mentioned in
the book, we have allocated street colours to the streets of Okpo. There are
different maps showing places for different chapters of the book.
In Gohyeon only the Traditional Market Street and the Main Shopping Street
are coloured in. We hope this will make the maps easy to use and read.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Geoje Expat Guide · February 2013
The February 2013 Edition
of the Geoje Expat Guide
has been written and edited by
the OIS Geoje Expat Guide Committee
during the school year of 2012/2013.
For future updates and information,
please do not hesitate to contact any of us
for questions about this edition.
Email address: ois-ptc@oiskorea.com
The OIS Geoje Expat Guide Committee Members
this school year are/were:
  
Ulrika Harrison
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Hege Nilsen
Miran Bae
Robyn Rafferty
Rolf Johan Grieg-Halvorsen
Sasja Nijland-Bevers
Stefanie Godau
Teresa Williamson
Tina De Sena Nikolopoulos
Tone Nordtveit Dale
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OKPO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
302, 656-131 Okpo 1-Dong, Geoje-Si,
Gyeongsangnam-Do, Korea
Tel (055) 687 3283/(055) 687 1503 Fax (055) 687 3306
admin@oiskorea.com, principal@oiskorea.com
ois-ptc@oiskorea.com
www.oiskorea.com
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