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International Students

International Summer Campus
KOREA UNIVERSITY
June 22-July 30, 2004


Orientation Guide


Institute of International Education

Room 126, International Affairs Hall (GSIS Building)

Phone: 3290-1595/1596/1590 Fax: 02-921-0684

Contents


I. Introduction & Overview 3

Welcome


Korea University

Institute of International Education

International Summer Campus
II. International Summer Campus 4

Overview


Courses

Certificate Tracks

Academic Policy
III. Arrival 7

Pre Departure

Arrival
IV. Registration & Orientation 8

Registration Day Procedures

ISC 2004 Orientation Schedule
V. Accommodations 10

Dormitory Regulations

Meals

Phone Calls



Laundromat
VI. Korea University Facilities 12
VII. Daily Life 13

Eating


Finances

General Information

Transportation

Medical


Shopping

Seoul City Attractions



Useful Online Sources

I

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW
Welcome
Welcome to Korea University's Institute of International Education. This handbook was created in order to make your orientation to Korea University, its Institute of International Education and the International Summer Campus a little easier. Inside you will find policies, procedures, living arrangements and miscellaneous information concerning your stay in Korea.
Korea University
Originally founded as Bosung College in 1905, Korea University (KU) is widely acknowledged as one of the three “Ivy League” universities in Korea. KU offers a rich variety of courses in liberal arts and science as well as in all professional fields including law, medicine, and business administration. The three KU campuses cover over 182 acres and are home to more than 31,700 students from all over the nation and the world. Anam campus (the main campus and your teaching location) is located in Anam-Dong (Anam Ward), Seongbuk-ku (Seongbuk District) Seoul. Ten minutes away on foot is the Science campus. The third campus is located at Seo-Chang, 140km south of Seoul. The IIE is located on the Anam campus. The students of KU are among the nation’s brightest and KU has an excellent academic reputation.
More information about KU can be found at: http://iie.korea.ac.kr/koreauniversity/ku.php
The Institute of International Education (IIE)
The Institute of International Education, located in Room 126 on the first floor of the International Studies Hall, was established in 2003 as part of Korea University’s accelerated drive to enhance its role not only as one of not only Asia’s but also the world’s elite universities. The Institute is the administrative body for the International Summer Campus program and is responsible for your stay at KU.
IIE Administration


Title

Name

Room

Telephone

Email

Dean

Dr. JaeHo Yeom

315 (Poli Sci)

3290-1010

jhyeom@korea.ac.kr

Associate Dean

Dr. Sunhyuk Kim

318 (Poli Sci)

3290-2283

sunhyukk@korea.ac.kr

Team Leader

Mr. Seok Hyoung Lee

126

3290-1590

stevelee@korea.ac.kr

Program Manager

Ms. Unju Rah

126

3290-1596

unju_rah@korea.ac.kr

Program Manager

Mr. Dong-June Lim

126

3290-1595

dockorin@korea.ac.kr

The Korea University area code is 3290. Dial 9 to call outside Korea University.
Inquiries
Institute of International Education’s Mobile Office (Branch) located at LG-Posco Business Hall (Room 201 Career Center)
More information about the IIE can be found at: http://iie.korea.ac.kr
International Summer Campus (ISC)
The International Summer Campus is designed to be an annual interdisciplinary program integrating both international and Korean perspectives and teaching methodologies. The presence of internationally renowned faculty from diverse fields offers an excellent opportunity for both faculty and students alike to participate in an intellectually dynamic environment. Specific course listings and tracks are given in Section II: International Summer Campus Programs (see below)

II

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Overview
The International Summer Campus (ISC) offers students the opportunity to experience courses taught by an international faculty in English. By participating in the program, Korean students will broaden their educational experience and have a stronger appreciation for international studies. The ISC offers a range of 55 to 60 courses in six academic areas: Economics and Business, Political Science and Public Administration, Sociology and Cultural Studies, Humanities, Korean Studies and Korean language. Students may take up to three courses.
The courses form components of specific tracks (essentially a mini-program). Students successfully completing three courses in a designated track may obtain a certificate in that track. Students may also propose their own individualized track, subject to approval by the IIE Administration. Students wishing to design their own track should speak to Ms. Unju Rah in room 126 in the International Studies Hall.
Inquiries
If you have any questions concerning the program during your lecture times at LG-Posco, please visit the Institute of International Education’s Mobile Office (Branch) located at LG-Posco Business Hall (Room 201 Career Center) instead of going to the headquarters at the International Affairs Hall (Room 126).

Courses
Economics and Business


IIE 201 Korean Economy & Business in the Globalizing World

IIE 310 Corporate Governance and Financial Markets in Asia

IIE 202 Introduction to Micro-Economics

IIE 311 Global Leadership and Management

IIE 203 Introduction to Macro-Economics

IIE 312 International Economic Negotiation

IIE 204 Principles of Financial Accounting

IIE 313 Internet Economics

IIE 205 Leadership Communication

IIE 314 Political Economy of Regional Integration

IIE 303 Introduction to Finance

IIE 404 International Trade & Policy

IIE 305 Global Financial Management

IIE 409 Comparative Economic Systems

IIE 306 International Marketing




IIE 307 Business Culture and Practices in East Asia




IIE 308 East Asian Economic Development





Political Science and Public Administration


IIE 227 North Korean Politics

IIE 327 Great Power Diplomacy & Conflict

IIE 228 International Relations of East Asia

IIE 328 Politics and Public Policy in Korea

IIE 321 International Political Economy

IIE 329 Politics of Economic Crisis and Reform in East Asia

IIE 325 Introduction to US Legal System, Common Law, Civil Codes & International Trade Law

IIE 422 Terrorism and International Conflict


IIE 326 International Organizations and the Environment

IIE 423 Global Governance



Sociology and Cultural Studies


IIE 243 Health and Society

IIE 345 Future Society and Information

IIE 343 Media, Culture, and Society

IIE 348 Social Problems


Humanities


IIE 262 Korean Philosophy

IIE 286 Meditation and Enlightenment

IIE 263 Representing Asian Americans

IIE 364 World History of Early Modern Science


Korean Studies


IIE 201 Korean Economy in the Globalizing World

IIE 288 Survey of Korean Art History

IIE 227 North Korean Politics

IIE 289 Performing Arts in Korea

IIE 281 Contemporary Korean Society

IIE 328 Politicss and Public Policy in Korea

IIE 282 Mass Media and Popular Culture in Korea

IIE 383 Religious Pluralism in Korean Society

IIE 284 Postmodernism and Korean Culture

IIE 384 Korean Family and Women

IIE 285 Language, Culture, and Korean Movies

IIE 386 Understanding East Asian Civilization

IIE 287 Modern History of Korea Park, Jung Shin





Korean Language


IKL 211 Beginning Korean I

IKL 313 Intermediate Korean II

IKL 213 Beginning Korean II

IKL 411 Advanced Korean I

IKL 311 Intermediate Korean I

IKL 413 Advanced Korean II


Certificate Tracks
Economics and Business

Political Science and Public Administration

Sociology and Cultural Studies

Humanities

Korean Studies

Korean Language

North Korean Politics and Economy

Korean Economy and Business

East Asian Economy and Business

International Politics and Global Economy

Korean Society and Culture

Self-Designed Tracks



Academic Policy
Course Load
Students are allowed a course load of a maximum of nine. Although to some this may appear like a light load you should keep in mind that ISC is a six-week session and is equivalent in credit hours to a 16-week semester. Also, you will probably be involved in many extracurricular activities like the Cultural Workshops, field trips, and language exchange. So choose your courses with this in mind.

Grading & Attendance Policies
Student academic performance is assessed according to four different criteria: exams, assignments, attendance, and class participation. Korea University's academic regulations state that class attendance of at least 70% is required to earn a passing grade. Generally, course performance is graded on the following 100-point scale:


95-100 A+ 90-94 A

85-89 B+ 80-84 B

75-79 C+ 70-74 C

65-69 D+ 60-64 D

59-0 F



Add/Drop Procedures
Students are allowed to drop and add courses only during the following designated period:
June 24, 2004 (until midnight)

However, dropping and adding courses is generally advised against during ISC because of its short duration. Since the courses are condensed, adding another course in the middle of the ISC Program results in a substantial amount of missed material covered in the class added.


You should carefully check their course registration confirmation form for any mistakes and to see what classes you are officially registered to take.
Note: If you did not originally take the Korean language placement test, you may not add a Korean language course.
Withdrawing From Courses
If you decide to withdraw from a course after June 28, you must out a course withdrawal form which can be obtained at the ISC office.
Transcripts
If you are not an auditor your transcript will also be sent to your home address and official school registrar's office (which you provided on your online application). More copies can be obtained at the ISC office.
Dismissal
Students engaging in academic misconduct, such as but not limited to cheating or plagiarism, are subject to dismissal from the program.
Students may also be dismissed for behavior that tarnishes or undermines the integrity or reputation of the program, such as criminal or dishonorable behavior.

III

ARRIVAL

Pre-Departure
Visas
Make sure you obtain any necessary visas before arriving in Korea. The IIE will send you the necessary documents upon your admittance to the program.


Arrival
Accessing Central Seoul
For those visiting Korea for the first time, arrival can be daunting. However, the transportation system in Seoul is generally well-marked in English and Incheon International Airport has many English-speaking staff who can guide you to busses or taxis to downtown Seoul.
Incheon International Airport (IIA) Taxis
Korea has several taxi types: notably deluxe (black) and ordinary (gray). Regular taxis from the airport to downtown Seoul are approximately 50,000 ~ 60,000 Won. Regular taxi fares start from 1,600 Won and black deluxe cabs start at 3,600 Won.
Incheon International Airport Limousines
To Korea University: Immediately outside the ground floor of Incheon International Airport are 23 bus stops. Go to bus stop "6A 12B" where limousine bus #602 (5,500 won) will take you to Cheongryangni, a final destination and train station close to Korea University. Get off the Cheongryangni and take either a taxi or bus #38. The taxi fare from Cheongryangni is 2000 Won.
If you have any difficulty in finding Korea University, please contact us at 82-2-3290-1596, 1595.


IV

REGISTRATION & ORIENTATION

Registration Day Procedures

First of all, the International Summer Campus extends a warm welcome to you. Now that you are reading this, we assume that you have successfully found your way to LG-Posco Business Hall.


What you need to do at this point is to register. Follow the directions posted.

Step 1: Collect Student ID
Pick up your student ID at the registration counter. We can't stress enough the importance to keep your student ID on you at all times to participate in school activities or use student facilities. For example, you need your student ID to borrow any book or reference material in any of the university libraries.
* Make sure that all borrowed library material is returned before the graduation day; otherwise you are ineligible to participate in the graduation ceremony and no certificate will be issued until you are cleared.
Step 2: Obtain Dormitory Assignment
Obtain your assigned dormitory room if you choose to reside in the dormitory.

ISC 2004 Orientation Schedule
Monday, June 21, 2004
13:30-15:30 International Dormitory Check-in: Students who have registered at the dormitories must check their luggage during this period.

Location: Anam Dormitories (Refer to map, next page)

Directions: Enter the K.U. Main Gate and turn right. Explain at the guard house that you are going to the Anam University Dormitory (show them this map if necessary). Go up the hill to the rear gate and turn left. Go up the hill until you see a sign on the left that says: Anam Dormitories (tel. 3290-1551, 1552. Resident Assistant Mr. Alan Kim cellphone: 019-9720-6993). Check in at the head office in the lobby of Building C.


15:30-15:50 Dormitory Orientation (for students staying at the dorm)

Location: Anam Dormitory Building C lobby
15:50-16:00 Procession to orientation at LG-Posco Building

Location: Gather in Anam Dormitory Building C lobby
16:00-16:30 Welcoming Address by Professor Jae Ho Yeom, IIE Director

Location: LG-Posco Business Hall Auditorium
16:30-17:00 Orientation by Professor Sun Hyuk Kim, IIE Assistant Director

Location: LG-Posco Business Hall Auditorium
17:10-17:40 Korean Language Placement Test

Location: LG-Posco Business Hall Auditorium

Please remain in the auditorium for the placement test if you have applied for Korean language courses. The test result and your placement will be posted Tuesday morning on the bulletin board at the IIE office. Note: If you did not originally take the Korean language placement test, you may not add a Korean language course.



Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Welcome Party for all ISC Program students, faculty and members

Location: Inchon Memorial Hall Auditorium
17:00-19:00 Welcome Performance
19:00-20:00 Dinner (Buffet Style)
Thursday, June 24, 2004
24:00 Deadline to add or drop courses

(by midnight) Please add/drop courses online.



We will post website address on our homepage: http://iie.korea.ac.kr

V

ACCOMMODATIONS
Description
The recently-renovated student dormitory accommodations are shared by two students (although the room actually has three beds). Each is air-conditioned. Bathrooms are communal.
Dormitory Regulations


  • The dormitory opens on June 21 and closes at 17:00 on July 31.




  • The dormitory doors open at 5:00am and close at 12:30pm.




  • The ISC will issue an ID card to each student. Students should carry this ID card with them at all times and present it to authorities when requested to do so.




  • When you go out, you should leave your key to the desk in front of the Dormitory. When you come in, you should present your ID card to receive your key.




  • The dormitory fee covers room, processing and overhead. Meals are not included.




  • In case of early departure from the dormitory, during the first week of classes, 80% of refund is possible for tuition and dormitory fees only. After the first week refunds for these two fees will not be possible.




  • Smoking is forbidden in the dormitory unless marked otherwise.




  • Gambling, alcoholic beverages and violence are strictly forbidden in the dormitory.




  • Other activities which disrupt the peace and order of the dormitory are strictly forbidden.




  • Excessively boisterous behavior is forbidden in the dormitory.




  • Students are not allowed to wander around the dormitory wearing only their pajamas or underwear.




  • Any act of sexual intimacy in the dormitory is strictly forbidden.




  • Graffiti, stickers, and commercial advertisement posters may not be displayed on the walls of buildings on the campus.




  • You are to make an immediate compensation for damages done to dormitory buildings and furnishings.




  • Use of electric appliances, including television set, large stereo equipment (including oversized boom box), hot pot, toaster oven, electric burner and iron, are forbidden in the dormitory. Inflammable and/or explosive materials are also forbidden. Use of a hair dryer, electric shaver and small cassette player are allowed.




  • Valuables should be kept in a safe place. The dormitory authorities will bear no responsibility for loss.


Regulations Concerning Overnight Visitation


  • No visitors are allowed in the student's dormitory room without prior permission of the dormitory director. However, students may entertain guests in the reception lounge from 9:00am to 9:00pm.




  • No visitors are allowed to stay overnight in the dormitory except in an emergency situation.



Meals


  • Meal times: Breakfast: 07:30-08:30 &Dinner 19:00-20:00




  • No meal may be delivered from outside to dormitory.




  • Those choosing the meal plan should present the meal card (issued by the Housing Office) when entering the student cafeteria.


Phone Calls


  • Local, long distance, and international calls can be made from the dormitory's public phone. You can purchase a telephone card at the Dormitory store.




  • The resident students may receive phone calls with their room phones. Outside calls can be received directly (no outgoing call is available). You can make room-to-room calls pushing the last four numbers.



Laundry Service


  • Residents of Dormitories may do their own laundry using the coin laundromat (500won coin only) located in the Dormitory basements. A Laundromat type facility is available near the campus. Ask your resident assistants for directions.



Please note that violations of the provisions of these regulations are subject to disciplinary action, the jurisdiction of which belongs to the disciplinary committee of the International Summer Campus.

VI

KOREA UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
Note: Refer to Korea University Visitor’s Guide (KUVG)
International Studies Hall (KUVG #136)
This 5-story building hosts both the Institute of International Education (IIE) in Room 126 and the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS). The airy, modern building shares the first two floors with the adjacent 7-story Institute of Foreign Language Studies. The two-building complex contains two cafeterias on the first floor. The nearest station is Anam/Korea University Hospital (Line 6)
Student Union Building (KUVG #109)
This large white building includes an inexpensive cafeteria and hair salon (cost W3,000 for students) in the basement. The building also houses numerous student clubs and organizations.
General Plaza Building (KUVG#140)
Located immediately above the Korea University Subway Station (Line 6), this building hosts a number of shops, including the KU Bookstore, computer and electronics shop, florist, travel agency, optician, photography shop, mobile phone shop and fast-food restaurant. All shops are closed on Sunday.
Post Office (KUVG #113)
The Post Office is conveniently located near the General Student Division Building. The office sells various types of packaging and envelops. Hours are from 9:00 to 5:00 weekdays and 9:00 to 1:00 on Saturdays.
Central Square
This underground complex, located just beyond the main gate, contains a Popeye’s Fast Food outlet, a Korean fast food restaurant, convenience store, Internet room, university store and coffee shop.
Libraries
Korea University is home to several of the finest libraries in the country, providing a wealth of resources and support services to graduate as well as undergraduate students. In addition to specialized libraries (e.g. Law School), there are four main libraries: the Main Library (KUVG #116) and Graduate School Library (KUVG #112) located on the Main Campus, the Science Library (KUVG #216) on the Science Campus and the Medical Library (KUVG #303) at Korea University Hospital. Their combined holdings currently total over 1.4 million volumes and is expected to rise to two million volumes by the year 2005
As of March 1995, 80% of the libraries' works had been electronically catalogued on the University's AIMS system, which allows students to quickly and efficiently search for books and periodicals by author, subject or title. The AIMS system is supplemented by a CD-Net with sub-servers located on each campus. Students also are assisted by expert library personnel in the reference, circulation and other library departments.
Specialized libraries include the United Nations Depository Library, with over 320,000 volumes and periodicals published by various U.N. organizations, plus journals published by the OECD. The European Union Literature Center houses studies and other materials published by the EC and serves as a resource for research on the EC and European unification.
VII

DAILY LIFE

Eating
If you stay at the international dormitory meals are provided if so desired. In addition, there are many on-campus student cafeterias offering a variety of Korean food at a fraction of the cost offered off-campus. These cafeterias are located in the Student Union Building (basement and 1st floor), Alumni Building (basement), and Science Library.
During your stay here in Korea you will probably have numerous opportunities to eat out. Seoul offers many establishments offering international cuisine. But if you want the full Korean experience, you shouldn't miss out on traditional Korean food. Because of the sheer variety of Korean food offerings, it's hard to list them all. Some favorites are kalbi (marinated beef ribs), bulgogi (marinated beef), bibimbap (mixed vegetable and rice), chapchae (vegetable with vermicelli noodles), and jajangmien (vegetable and noodles in thick brown sauce). This is just the tip of the iceberg so go out, explore, and experience for yourself. Meal costs vary and typically, international cuisine costs more. Cost per Korean dish is usually between 3,000 won to 8,000 won.
Finances
Banking
It is possible to open an account with Hana Bank on campus. In order to open an account you will need your passport and a nominal amount of money (5,000 won). You may also apply for an ATM card as well.
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
ATMs are located at various points on campus (IFLS, campus bank branch, etc) and at almost every bank branch around the city. Most have an English-language menu (those that do not can be frustrating).
General Information
Mailing Address
Your name

Institute of International Education

Korea University

Seoul 136-701, Seongbuk-gu, Anam-dong, 1,5-ka

South Korea
Telephone
There is a charge for all calls made in Korea, including local calls. Local calls do not require you to dial an area code. However, if you are dialing a long distance number within Korea, you must dial the city code before you dial the telephone number. The city code is always preceded by “0” when dialed domestically. People phoning from overseas do not need to dial the zero. A caller from Busan would dial 02 2278 0509.
If you want to look up a phone number, try www.yellowpages.co.kr or http://www.yellowpages.co.kr .
Internet Use
Korea is one of the world’s most wired countries. Not surprisingly, the Internet is available throughout Seoul and Korea University. Internet terminals are available for general use on the ground floor of most (if not all) buildings.

Electricity
Korean outlets are usually 220 volts (round holes), although some are 110v. Remember, changing the shape of the plug doesn’t automatically mean changing the voltage.
Personal Safety
Seoul is a relatively safe city but treat it as you would any large city. Do not leave valuables unattended. Lock all your doors and windows when you leave your apartment and exercise common sense about personal security.
Transportation
Subway
Seoul has one of the world’s most modern and efficient systems. Subways are clean, efficient, safe and inexpensive. Currently, Seoul has 11 lines, each with its own color. The subway is easy to navigate as signs and announcements are in English as well as Korean. The subway stations nearest to Korea University are Korea University and Anam, both on line 6.
Tickets, ranging from W700 within the city limits to w900+ to the suburbs, can be purchased at ticket windows or at ticket machines.
Buses
Seoul is covered by a very extensive bus network. However, for the uninitiated, buses can be daunting as most signs are in Korean only. Intra-city buses come in two types: “Ipsok” or regular (fare:W700) and “Chwasok” or deluxe. Buses operate from 4:30 a.m. to midnight.
Taxis
While the fare, as usual, is based on the time and distance traveled, taxis are both plentiful and affordable. As with buses, there are two categories, regular (gray or white) and the deluxe “mobum” (black with a yellow stripe). Fares for regular taxis start at w1,600 whereas deluxe taxis are four times higher. For both types, fare are 20 percent higher between midnight and 4 a.m. As for communication, some drivers can speak English, but do not count on it. The best solution is to have your destination written in Korean


Medical
Emergency numbers
Ambulance/fire dial: 119

Police (crime report) dial: 112

Directory Assistance dial: 114

University Welfare and Health Center
The University Welfare and Health Center provides medical care and health services for students. These services include: annual physical exams and X-rays; medical care for cases of pulmonary tuberculosis detected during annual exams; primary medical care for simple ambulatory cases; health counseling; primary dental care; consultation and referral services to the University Hospital; sanitation and inspection of University food services and employees; other services and employees who work closely with students; and health education services. In addition to the central clinic on the Main Campus, branch clinics are located on the Science Campus, and on the Seochang Campus.
Korea University Medical Center
The Korea University Medical Center, closely associated with the Korea University Medical School, provides among the highest medical care in Korea at its two general hospitals and two teaching hospitals. Diagnostic and treatment equipment, from Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) systems to radiation fluoroscopes, represent the latest technologies available for the detection and treatment of disease. The four hospitals in Anam, Guro, Yeoju and Ansan have a combined capacity of about 2,000 beds.
Health Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all students.
Shopping
Dongdaemun
Dongdaemun is one of Seoul’s largest, oldest and most well-established market areas. Keo Pyung Freya and Designer’s Club, near Tongdaemun Stadium, are also very good shopping places for everything from blankets to designer clothes. The nearest station is Dongdaemun (Line 4)
Namdaemun

Located minutes from historic Seoul’s southern gate, this market is the site of an extensive, wholesale market comprised of over 1,300 shops and stalls. The nearest subway station is Hoeh-yon (Line 4).


Insadong

Centrally located just north of Chongno in the center of Seoul, Insadong hosts many boutiques selling traditional Korean crafts. The street itself is bustling with activity as it is closed to traffic. Traditional objects ranging from prints and ceramics to furniture are on sale. The nearest station is Anguk (Line 3).


Itaewon

For those seeking the comforts of home, Itaewon is the place. Leather goods, luggage, souvenirs of all sorts and unusual esoterica, western-style restaurants, etc., can all be found here. The nearest station is Itaewon (Line 6).



Seoul City Attractions
Though it is a bustling modern city with a population of over 11 million, Seoul is also the repository of more than 600 years of Korean culture. The most resplendent testaments to Seoul's cultural heritage are the large and small palaces that dot the city.

Kyongbok-kung, National Folklore Museum &National Museum
Located at the northern strip of Sejong-ro (the main avenue running through the center of the city), Kyongbok-kung was the largest palace of the Choson Dynasty. The 40-acre palace complex is divided into a formal section and a separate area for living and leisure. The largest and most imposing palace building, Kunjong-jon served as the throne chamber and audience hall, the site of important state ceremonies. The palace's informal structures center on Kyonghoe-ru, a unique pavilion overlooking a graceful lotus pond.

The palace is surrounded by a covered stone wall and four gates. Today the eastern and southern parts of the palace are used to house the National Folklore Museum and the National Museum respectively. Here, in Korea's largest museums, 5,000 years of culture and art can be experienced. The palace is worth a full-day's visit.


Toksu-kung and Modern Art Gallery
Toksu-kung was built as a royal villa early in the Choson Dynasty. The palace survived the Hideyoshi Invasion in 1592. Among the palaces in Seoul, Toksu-Kung has the only Western-style building, called "Sokjo-jon," currently used as a modern art gallery. The palace complex is dotted with interesting structures. This palace is worth a half-day or one-day visit, depending on your interest in contemporary art.
Changkyong-kung
Ch'angkyong-kung was recently restored to the full glory and beauty of the Choson Dynasty architecture and landscaping. Nearby is another attraction, the Taehang-no or "College Street" (see below). The area is worth a half-day to one-day visit.
University Quarters
Among famous university "quarters" are Sinchon and Taehang-no. Ewha Womans, Yonsei, Seokang, and Hongik universities are all located in the Sinchon area. Catering to students of these four universities the area has developed a distinct flavor. The area is known for its variety of shops, restaurants, and drama centers well-tuned to the preferences of the younger generation. Always crowded with young people, it leaves on both visitors and natives the image of a jovial feast. But it is also the place where students' anti-government demonstrations occur most frequently. Subway Line 2 goes through Sinchon and Edaeap (front of Ewha Womans University) stations and Bus No. "7" goes from Korea University to Sinchon.
Taehang-no or "College Street" got its name because the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences of Seoul National University had been there until 1975. On weekends the street is closed to motor traffic and becomes the stage for various cultural activities. The street has lots of exhibitions, drama centers, restaurants and shops. Subway Line 4 goes through Hyewha station, which is very close to the street.
A newly emerging university quarter is just a 20-minute walk from Korea University. The area around Songshin Women's University and Hansong College offers a variety of restaurants, cafes, etc. It is developing into a small Sinchon. If interested, ask the resident tutors for directions.
Myongdong and Namsan
What Myongdong is to Seoul is what Ginza is to Tokyo. As one writer puts, its "magical magnetism" is "multidimensional." For more information, read Gary Rector's "Multidimensional Myongdong" included in the tour guide package.
Near Myongdong stands Namsan, the pine-clad mountain park. The peak of Namsan, 265 meters above the sea level, can be reached by cable car or the two-lane road winding up the slopes. On the peak commanding a panoramic view of the city in all directions are an octagonal pavilion and 236-meter high Seoul Tower, which serves as a radio transmission point and an observation room for tourists.
Korea House

(http://koreahouse.or.kr)


For people who want to take home memories of authentic Korean food and a traditional show but rather short of time, the most ideal place to visit is the Korea House (Address: 80-2 P'ildong 2-ga; Tel: 2266-9101). Korea House is noted particularly for its Korean meals, music, and dance. Here the visitors sample a little bit of almost everything in the traditional Korean performing and culinary arts.
The National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts

(http://www.ncktpa.go.kr)

This national institution (Address: 700 Soch'o-dong, Soch'o-gu; Tel: 580-3333) may be the best place to sample authentic Korean traditional music and dance. The July performances are scheduled on Saturdays.
Lotte World

(http://www.lotteworld.com) Tel: 411-2000


This huge complex located in the southeastern part of Seoul is composed of department store, a tourist hotel, a large supermarket, a large shopping mall, a roofed miniature of "Disney World," and sports facilities.
Seoul Grand Park

(http://grandpark.seoul.go.kr)

The expansive Seoul Grand Park is located at the foot of Mt. Ch'onggye in the southern outskirts of Seoul. The 6.4 million square-meter wide park is a major recreational attraction of the city. The complex includes a zoological garden, a botanical garden, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, an amusement park, and other facilities.

Useful Online Sources

(Click on “English”)
Korea National Tourist Office (KNTO) http://www.knto.or.kr/eng/

Seoul City http://www.seoul.go.kr/

Korea National Tax Service http://www.nts.go.kr/

Time/Lonely Planet Guide to Seoul http://www.time.com/time/asia/asia/travel_watch/seoul/introduction.html


ENCLOSURES
Korea University Visitor’s Guide

Subway Map



Tourist Brochures






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