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- On first being presented to a person, and in formal business contexts, use his or her title and family or personal name.
- On greeting, bow politely.
- Make appointments in advance, and be punctual.
- When giving or receiving any object, be it a gift or a business card, use both hands.
- Business attire is conservative. Suits are appropriate for men, while conservative ensembles are suitable for women.
- Business cards are customarily exchanged right after being introduced to any new business contact. Make sure you have an adequate supply.
- When you receive a business card, look at it for a few moments and acknowledge it with a comment. Refrain from writing on the card in front of the Korean giver.
- Hierarchies are important and should be respected. Address yourself to the most senior person present.
- The concept of saving face is important?ensure that your behavior "saves face" of your Korean business associates.
- Personal relationships play a key role in business negotiations. For this reason, receive introductions if possible.
- In business dealings, Koreans tend to be very serious and formal.
- Koreans make great efforts to avoid saying "no", or giving bad news in front of others.
- Consensus is important to Koreans.
- It is customary for Koreans to ask about your family, age, marital status, place of birth and education in order to get to know you better. This should not be interpreted as intrusive questioning.
- Agendas should be set and followed closely.
- If invited to a Korean lunch or dinner, accept and take care to make a positive statement about the food.
- Show respect to persons senior in age.
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International Chamber of Commerce Korea 45, Namdaemun-ro 4-ga, Chung-gu, Tel.: +82 02 316-3536/38Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry 45, Namdaemunno 4-ga, Chung-gu, Tel.: +82 02 316-3114Pusan Chamber of Commerce and Industry 853-1, Bumchun-Dong 614-721 Pusanjin-gu, Tel.: +82 051 645-7771American Chamber of Commerce in Korea 4501, trade tower 159-1, samsung dong, Kangnam-gu, seoul 135-729, Tel.: +82 2 564 2040European Union Chamber of Commerce in Korea 20th Floor, Kyobo Building, 1 Chongro 1-Ga, Chongro Gu, Seoul 110-714, Tel.: +82 2-725-9910French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Korea Sofitel Ambassador Hotel, suite 2004, Kyobo bldg, 1 chongro 1-Ga, chongro Gu, Seoul 110-714, Tel.: +82 02 2268-9506The British Chamber of Commerce in Korea 4th Floor, Joongwhoo Building,, 61-21 Taepyungro 1-ka, Chung-ku, Tel: +82 02 720-9406/7Italian Trade Commission 45 Namdaemunro 4-ga, Choong-gu, Tel.: +82 02 779-0811Japanese Chamber of Commerce 45 Namdaemunro 4-ga, Choong-gu, Tel.: +82 02 755-6672Korea-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry 28-2, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Tel.: +82-2 3780-4600
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Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil 192-11, Ulchoro 1-ga, Chung-gu, Seoul
Tel: +82-2 756-3170Embassy of the People's Republic of China 83, Myong-dong 2-ga, Chung-gu
Tel: +82-2 779-7387Czech Republic 1-121 Shinmoonro 2-ka, Chongno-gu, Seoul, Tel.: +82 02 725-6765~6France 30, Hap-Dong, Sodaemun-Ku, Seoul, Tel.: +82 3149 4400Ireland 15 Floor Daehan Fire & Marine Insurance Building 51-1, Namchang-dong. Chung-ku, Seoul, Tel.: +82 02 774-6455/7Italy 1-398, Hannam-Dong, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul, Tel.: +82 02 796-0491Japan 1147-11, Choryang-dong, Dong-ku, Tel: +82 051 465-5101~6Mexico 33-6, Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Tel.: +82 02 798-1694~5United Kingdom 12th Floor, Yuchang Building, 25-2 Chungang-Dong 4-Ga, Chung-Gu Pusan 600-014. PO Box 75. Tel: (82) (051) 463 0041, (82) (051) 463 4630. United States of America 82 Sejong-ro, Chongro-ku, Seoul 110-710 , South Korea, Tel.: +82 2 397-4114, consular section : +82-2 397-4429
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Business centers provide a range of services that include secretarial, translation/interpretation, and office services, including computer rentals, audio/visual equipment rentals, cellular phone rentals, copy and printing services, and temporary office space and staff. World Trade Center Pusan Pusan Chamber of Commerce & Industry Building, 6th Floor, Suite. 603, 853-1, Pomchon 1-Dong, Pusanjin-ku, Tel.: +82 051 647 2020
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Busan Exhibition & Convention Center 1291, W 2-dong, haundae-gu, busan 612-827, Tel : +82 51 740 7300
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Ace Network Services Seoul, Tel: 82 2 725 0090 Fax: 82 2 725 0093Ganada Translation Seoul, Tel: 82 2 2279 5398/9 Fax: 82 2 2274 6737Kaeto Technical Translation Seoul, Tel: 82 2 567 5021/5022 Fax: 82 2 533 7491
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Nam Sung Express Co. Ltd. Tel.: +82 02 335-7337DHL Toll free : +821588-0001, +82 2-716-0001FedEx Tel.: +82 2-333-8000 UPS Tel.: (82-2) 3665-0016
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All upper-range and most medium-priced hotels are equipped with dataports that allow guests to use laptop computers. Many hotels offer business centers equipped with computers and Internet access. In addition, there are thousands of PC rooms with high-speed connections and charge between 500-2000 won per hour. Some also offer printing and scanning services and are open 24 hours.
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Citizens of the European Union, the U.S. Japan, Mexico, Brazil, and the U.K. do not need a visa to enter Korea. Citizens of the U.S., Japan, Mexico, Brazil, the European Union (except Italy and Portugal who can stay up to 2 months), and the U.K. may stay up to 90 days without visas. Citizens of the People's Republic of China need to obtain a visa to enter Korea. Duty-free allowances are 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars, 1 liter of alcohol, 2 oz. of perfume, and gifts worth up to 300,000 won. Illegal drugs and hazardous goods are prohibited.
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Country code is 82. The main local area code for Pusan is 051, or 51 from outside the country.
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Travel Phone (English-language service for foreign visitors) 1330Emergency Rescue (Fire & Ambulance) 119Medical Emergency 129Police 112
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For local calls, you can simply dial local number without the city code. For long distance calls within Korea, you can dial the city code followed by the local number. Public phones are run by Korea Telecom and take 10 won, 50-won, and 100-won coins. Little beeps during a call indicate more coins need to be inserted. No change will come for 50- or 100-won coins. If the phone is not hung up, other calls may be made on the leftover credit by pressing the green button.
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GSM 1800 and 900 networks are in use. SK Telecomis the main network provider. KT Freetel and LG Telecom are the other two mobile service operators. Mobile phone numbers follow the regular telephone number convention, with the telephone number followed by the area code. If you choose to bring your cellular phone into Korea, be sure to check with your home cellular service provider to establish compatibility of your phone with systems abroad. Rent a locally compatible cellular phone before you arrive to obtain reasonable rates and reliable service.
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The local currency is won (W). Notes are in denominations of W10,000, W5000 and W1000. Coins are in denominations of W500, W100, W50, W10, and W1. Money can be exchanged at international airports, hotels, banks, or other authorized money changers. Cash access with your credit card or ATM is possible, but all instructions are in Korean. Travelers' checks are the most convenient way to obtain cash in Japan; however, only few stores and restaurants accept them. The most commonly accepted credit cards in Korea are American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Diner's Club.
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Tipping is not an established practice. Hotels and hotel restaurants will add 10% service charge to the bill. Taxi drivers are not tipped unless they help with the luggage, or provide an extra service.
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Pusan is nine hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and does not observe Daylight Savings Time.
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A value-added tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In hotels, 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is automatically added onto the bill.
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The voltage and current is 110/220 volts AC, 60Hz. Government policy is to phase out the 110-volt supply and many hotels now have a 220 volt supply.
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Pusan has an extensive network of regular, deluxe and deluxe express buses as well as two main subway lines: Line 1 and Line 2. In addition, there are two types of taxis in Pusan: general and deluxe. General taxis are white or gray, while deluxe taxis, called "mobum" taxis, are black with a yellow sign on the top. Mobum taxis are considerably more expensive. 20% extra is added to the fare between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m.
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No specific immunizations are needed to enter Korea. However, if you plan to visit rural areas, visitors are recommended to seek advice from their doctors concerning immunization against Hepatitis, Tetanus, Polio, Cholera, Malaria and Typhoid.
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New Year January 1-2 Lunar New Year February 1-3 for year 2003, January 22-24 for year 2004Independence Movement Day March 1 Arbor Day April 5 Labor Day (banks and workers, not Government) May 1Children's Day May 5Budda's Birthday May 8, 2003Memorial Day June 6 Constitution Day July 17 Liberation Day August 15 Choo-Suk (Thanksgiving) 10-12 September 2003National Foundation Day October 3 Christmas Day December 25
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For fine Korean dining, try Mugungwha in Lotte Hotel. With a view over the coastal roads, Songdo Gongwon is a four stories restaurant and each floor is specialized in a different cuisine. Morning Calm is another place with a great view, where you can imagine being on a European train. Gaya Hoegwan, Bugang Garden and Dongbaek Garden are three of the city's best spots for tasting Korean BBQ. Inside the Pusan Marriott Hotel, Seascapes Buffet Restaurant features upscale buffet-style dining. Across from the sculpture park of the United Nations Memorial Park, the Yeoyeojae restaurant serves traditional Korean dishes. GamasotHosu Grill specializes in juicy steak, while Club California serves up steak and Mexican dishes.
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Pusan offers great shopping, ranging from exclusive designer fashions to traditional Korean art and crafts. Gift suggestions include silks, brocades, hand-finished clothing, sweaters, leather goods, handbags, ginseng and traditional Korean artworks.
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Among Pusan's historical attractions are Geumjeong Fortress, Beomeosa and Chungnyeolsa. Other cultural sties include Tongdo-sa Temple, the country's largest. The pine-filled Amnam Park, situated by Mt. Janggun, makes a perfect setting for a relaxing walk. Haeundae is Korea's only major beach resort that features sea bathing alongside a hot spring. Also known for its hot spring is Tongnae resort. Over 200 types of trees grow in the coastal area of Taejongdae, which is also noted for its breathtaking ocean views.
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