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Film CommissionsBusan Film Commission
Tel: 51 743 7531/7536 Fax: 51 743 7537
E-mail: bfc@bfc.or.kr
Website: www.bfc.or.kr
Director: Park, Kwang-su
Seoul Film Commission
Tel: 2 777 7092, 2 777 7184 Fax: 2 777 7097
E-mail: mark@seoulfc.or.kr
Website: www.seoulfc.or.kr
Executive Manager: Hong, Sung-won
Cheongpung Film Commission
Tel: 43 645 4995 Fax: 43 645 4810
E-mail: shape21@hanmail.net
Website: www.cpfc.or.kr
Film Commission of Gyeonggi
Tel: 32 623 8070 Fax: 32 623 8080
E-mail: webmaster@ggfc.or.kr
Website: www.ggfc.or.kr
Chairman: Sohn, Hak-kyu
Jeju Film Commission
Tel: 64 727 7800 Fax: 64 727 7900
E-mail: master@jejufc.or.kr
Website: www.jejufc.or.kr
Jeonju Film Commission
Tel: 63 286 0421/0423/0424 Fax: 63 286 0422
E-mail: jeonjufc@naver.com
Website: www.jjfc.or.kr
Jeonnam Film Commission
Tel: 61 744 2271/2272 Fax: 61 744 2273
E-mail: jnfc@jnfc.or.kr
Website: www.ndfc.or.kr
Introduction
Potential film locations in South Korea include the royal palaces built in the Choseon Dynasty, namely Gyongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung. Changdeokgung, a representative palace illustrating the beauty of East Asian palaces, comprises a bigger collection of well-preserved buildings than any other palace from that period. It was designated a UNESO World Heritage Site in 1997. Other possible film locations include Han River, Noryangjin Fisheries Wholesale Market, Insadong, Bongeunsa, Sunyoudo Park, Korean Folk Village (for examples of traditional Korean culture), Yongmunsa, Paju Heyri Village, Namyangju Studio Complex, Suwon Hwaseong and the Kyeonggi Unification Observatory. | General Information Location: Asia
Local Time: GMT+9
Capital City: Seoul
Population: 49,024,737
Area: 99,434 square km, 61,788 square miles.
Language(s): Korean
Dialling Code: 82
Emergency: Police: 112. Fire & Ambulance: 119
Directory Enquiries:
TV Standard:
Driving: Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Electricity: 220V AC 60Hz
Business & CurrencyCurrency: Won (KRW)
Notes: KRW: 1,000, 5,000, 10,000
Coins: KRW: 10, 50, 100, 500
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques: Credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted Opening Hours
Bank: 0930-1630 Mon-Fri
Office: 0900-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat (Mar-Oct), 0900-1700 Mon-Fri, 0900-1300 Sat (Nov-Feb)(Government offices)
Shops: 1030-2000 (department stores) Public Holidays
2010
1 Jan New Year, 1 Jan *Sollal (Lunar New Year), 1 Mar Independence Movement Day, 1 May Labour Day (not an official public holiday but many companies and financial markets close), 5 May Children's Day, 28 Apr Buddha's Birthday, 6 Jun Memorial Day, 15 Aug Liberation Day, 1 Sep *Harvest Moon (Chuseok), 3 Oct National Foundation Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
Note: *Date to be confirmed Business/Social Hints: On meeting and taking leave give a slight bow, but shaking hands is increasingly practiced. It is essential to note the full name, professional or job title of persons one meets. Business cards to have Korean translation on reverse side. Business cards are exchanged, using both hands after introduction. Some business executives speak English. Visitors should be perceptive to local customs and conventions and specialist travel guides should be read. It is the convention to use both hands when passing or receiving anything. In some places, footwear should be removed before entering. The minimum drinking age is 19 years Tipping: Not customary
| HealthReciprocal health: Compulsory vaccinations: None. Recommended immunisations: Diphtheria*, hepatitis A*, hepatitis B*, Japanese B encephalitis*, TB*, typhoid*, rabies
* recommended in some circumstances, travellers making 3 or more visits per year, stays of more than 3 months in a rural area, high-risk occupational groups & backpackers staying more than 1 month. Risks: Malaria precautions are essential in rural areas in the far north of the country all year round, antimalarial tablets not usually required. Rabies. | AirportsBusan Gimhae (PUS)
Jeju International (CJU)
Seoul Gimpo International (GMP)
Seoul Incheon International (ICN)
Passport & VisaThe following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate PassportsRequired by all Passport Validity: Passports must be valid 6 months
Passport Notes: VisasThe following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Korea (South)
2) For stays up to 6 months by citizens of Canada
3) For tourist or business stays up to 90 days by nationals of:
a) Holders of British passports endorsed British Citizen or British National (Overseas)
b) Antigua & Barbuda, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czech Rep, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Rep, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Haiti, Hong Kong (SAR passports), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland Rep, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Liberia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey & United States
4) For stays up to 60 days by citizens of Italy, Lesotho & Portugal
5) For tourist visits up to 30 days by citizens of Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam, Croatia, Cyprus, Ecuador, Egypt, Fiji, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Kiribati, Kuwait, Macao (SAR passports), Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia, Monaco, Montenegro, Nauru, New Caledonia, Oman, Palau Islands, Paraguay, Qatar, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Taiwan, Tonga, Tunisia, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela & Yemen
Notes: Visitors must hold all documents required for their next destination, a contact address in Korea and sufficient funds for maintenance during their stay. Air TransitRequired by all except those as noted above and:
1) Persons continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours by the same form of transport & not leaving an airport, provided holding confirmed tickets & documentation Exit PermitsSpecial NotesAll visitors must hold onward/return tickets, documents for next destination, sufficient funds for length of stay & details of address whilst in Korea (South) | ClimateKorea has a temperate climate. Winters are cold with occasional rain or snow. Summers are hot and humid, with half the annual rainfall occuring during the monsoon period between late Jun-Jul. Spring is warm and runs from late Mar-May. Autumn from Sep-Nov is warm and clear, the most pleasant time of the year ClothingLightweights with rainwear in summer and light or mediumweights in spring and autumn. Heavy, warm clothing for winter, particularly in view of the high wind-chill factor at this time of the year Charts for Seoul | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | | Max Temp (C) | 0 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 11 | 3 | | Min Temp (C) | -9 | -7 | -2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | -7 | | Humidity am (%) | 78 | 77 | 77 | 83 | 87 | 87 | 91 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 83 | 79 | | Humidity pm (%) | 51 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 67 | 62 | 55 | 48 | 52 | 52 | | Rainfall (mm) | 31 | 20 | 38 | 76 | 81 | 130 | 376 | 267 | 119 | 41 | 46 | 25 |
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RepresentativeUK Tourist Office
Korea Tourism Organization
3rd Floor, New Zealand House
Haymarket
London, SW1Y 4TE
tel: +44 20 7321 2535
fax: +44 20 7321 0876
e-mail: london@mail.knto.or.kr
website: www.tour2korea.com Embassy
Embassy of Korea (South)
60 Buckingham Gate
London, SW1E 6AJ
tel: +44 20 7227 5500, 7227 5505/6
fax: +44 20 7227 5504
e-mail: koreanembinuk@mofat.go.kr
website: www.koreanembassy.org.uk
hours: 1000-1200 & 1400-1600 (Mon-Fri) |
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