You are going to study in Korea. Do you have any good suggestions for your life?

* Weather:

The weather in Korea is similar to that in China, with four distinct seasons.

1 month to March, winter: the average temperature is below 0 degrees Celsius.

April-June, spring: average temperature 10-20 degrees Celsius.

July to September, summer: the average temperature is 25-32 degrees Celsius.

10 to 12, autumn: the average temperature is around 10 degrees Celsius.

* Time difference:

Korean time is one hour earlier than China time.

* words:

Korean is a common language, and overseas Chinese in Korea also know Chinese. Airports, luxury tourist hotels and department stores can all use English. Recently, some public facilities and department stores have added Chinese commentary broadcasts.

* Commodity currency:

The won is the currency of South Korea, and there are banknotes with denominations of 1 1,000 yuan, 5,000 yuan and 1 1,000 yuan and coins with denominations of 10 yuan, 50 yuan, 1 1,000 yuan and 500 yuan. It is convenient to exchange foreign currencies such as US dollars, Hong Kong dollars, Japanese yen and British pounds in banks and major tourist hotels, and the basic exchange rate changes with market fluctuations.

:: Customs:

Customs inspection on entry can be divided into non-declaration channel (green) and declaration channel (red). If the foreign currency held by the passenger does not exceed 10000 USD, and the total value of the articles he carries does not exceed 600 USD (only 1 bottle of wine, 10 box of cigarettes, 2 ounces of perfume), he will not carry any articles prohibited from entering or leaving the country. If you take valuables with you when you leave the country, you must fill out the Declaration Form for Carrying Abroad Articles.

Customs declaration is in principle a written declaration, but the carry-on baggage carried by tourists can be declared orally. Criminals who use simplified counters to smuggle will bear greater criminal responsibility.

* Duty-free goods:

Personal clothing, jewelry, cosmetics and daily necessities carried with you.

200 cigarettes

1 bottle of alcohol (1 0,000ml)

Perfume 2 ounces

Commodities worth less than $400 (excluding cigarettes and alcohol)

Antiques and important cultural relics in Korea must be approved by the Cultural Property Appraisal Institute before leaving the country. Please contact Incheon Customs at 0082-32-452-3 1 14 for details.

* restrictions on carrying cash:

When entering Korea, if you have more than 10000 dollars, you must declare it to the customs officer. Non-resident passengers leaving Korea must obtain permission from the Korean bank or customs if they bring foreign currency or won (including traveler's checks and bank checks) equivalent to more than 65,438+00,000 US dollars. However, the amount declared at the time of entry need not be declared again. Those who violate this provision will be fined or punished in accordance with the foreign exchange trading law.

:: Animal and plant quarantine;

All imported animals and plants and their products must be quarantined at the airport and the port of entry upon entry.

* Visa:

After coming to Korea, you need to apply for the qualification to stay in Korea at the Exit-Entry Administration Section of the Ministry of Justice. Students in Chinese schools have visas every semester, about four semesters a year. Bachelor degree or above is a D2 visa, and the detention period is generally 1 year or 6 months.

In terms of application:

Declare in advance is required to apply for Korean undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Some registration materials, such as academic credentials, transcripts, personal experience certificates, parents' certificates from China, deposit certificates, translations, etc., are best notarized in China. Specific information can be found in official website, the target school, or exchanged with you in the community of Han Le.

In Korea, there are written tests and interviews when applying for the exam. Many schools need Korean proficiency certificates, and some majors, such as economics, also need TOEFL English scores.

Tuition is paid by semester. Schools in Korea are divided into two semesters every year, and the start time is March and September respectively. The annual tuition fee is about 5-6 million yuan (about 40-50 thousand yuan). Schools generally have different grades of scholarships, which are rewarded according to academic performance. In addition, there is a big difference in fees between public schools and private schools in Korea, so we should also pay attention to it when applying for the exam.

* learning:

Studying in Korea requires a certain level of Korean. Many universities in Korea have Korean language colleges specially set up for foreigners, which are relatively expensive, and the fees of each school are different. Generally, each period is about 10 week, and the tuition fee is about100000 won (RMB8,000). So it is necessary to learn Korean (Korean) before coming to Korea.

* electric pressure:

General hotels can use 220V voltage, 1 10V voltage (two straight angle plugs).

* tax:

All services and goods include 10% surcharge. You don't have to pay a service charge to buy goods in the store. Hotel service charge at the same level 10%.

* Life:

Prices: Prices in Korea are relatively high, especially in Seoul. Generally, it is about 3-4 times more expensive than domestic ones. Eating in the school canteen costs about1500-2,500 won (about RMB 15-20 yuan).

Most universities in Korea have dormitories, but they need to apply in advance because of nervousness. There are also many universities that don't have dormitories, so you need to know in advance when applying.

Such a month's living expenses (meals, transportation, telephone and others) are about 400,000-500,000 yuan (about 3,000-4,000 yuan).

* Eat and drink:

Drinking water: The tap water in the hotel is safe to drink.

Meal: Compared with Chinese food, Korean food is simpler and lighter. Locals usually eat white rice, a bowl of soup, several dishes (mainly pickles), and sometimes meat and seafood.

* News:

There are three kinds of public telephones: blue, silver gray and magnetic card. Blue and silver gray are coin-operated and can make local and domestic long-distance calls; Magnetic card phone can make domestic and international calls.

For international calls, dial the international long-distance access number (00 1 002,008 for ordinary calls, 00345, 00365, 00388, 00700, 00727, 00766, 00770 for mobile phones, etc.). ), and then press country code-area code-

For example, for a long distance call to Beijing, the number is 12345678, and the dialing method is 001-86-10/2345678.

IP calling card: Usually, tourists don't carry their mobile phones when traveling, and it is also good to use prepaid calling cards. This kind of calling card can be bought at 24-hour convenience stores or street newsstands.

The emergency number in Korea is112; The telephone number for fire fighting and first aid is 1 19. You can dial directly without adding the area code.

To make an overseas call in Korea, just add the area code of each city and road before the call. The area code of each city road is as follows:

Seoul (02)

Incheon (032)

Gwangju (062)

Busan (05 1)

Daegu (053)

Datian (042)

Ulsan (052)

Gyeonggi province (03 1)

Gangwon (033)

Chungcheongbuk Road (043)

Chungcheongnam-do (04 1)

Jeollabuk do (063)

Jeollanam-do (06 1)

Qingshang North Avenue (054)

Qingshang South Road (055)

Jeju Island (064)

* transport:

Public transportation in Korea includes subway, bus and taxi. Most international students use the subway, and the normal price is 900 won (about RMB 7 yuan). The distance will increase appropriately, but the increase is not large. Seoul subway is quite developed, and it can basically reach Seoul and surrounding small cities, which is convenient, punctual and fast.

When you take a bus, you must be careful not to miss your stop. Coach is more expensive. The traffic in Hancheng is complicated, with many vehicles and high speed. Be sure to obey the traffic rules and pay attention to safety.

The basic price of taxis in Korea is about 1.6 million yuan, and the mileage can reach about 1.5 kilometers. After that, every 100 meter plus 100 yuan. After 12 pm, 20% service charge will be added.

:: Law and order:

Generally speaking, the security situation in South Korea is still very good, but in order to prevent accidents, don't come back late at night or go with others.

* ceremony:

South Korea has been influenced by Confucian tradition for 2000 years. It pays attention to etiquette and politeness, respects the old and loves the young, and is more polite to foreign tourists. Respect elders, professors and superiors. Pay attention to etiquette and personal image after going to Korea, and don't make any noise in public; Take off your shoes when entering Korean restaurants or Korean families, pay attention to the hygiene of shoes and socks, and don't walk barefoot; Don't smoke without the consent of the other party; Don't spit or blow your nose in the street.

* lost and found:

If you lose something, you can contact the Lost and Found Center of Seoul Police Department.

Address: Hongyi District, Chengdong District 102

Tel: 02)2299- 1282 (Korean)

Fax: 02)2298- 1282

* Korean legal holidays:

65438+ 10 month 1: New Year's Day

The first day of the first lunar month: Spring Festival (3 days off)

The fifteenth day of the first lunar month: Shangyuan Festival

March 1: Trinity Day

105 Solstice after beginning of winter: Cold Food Festival

April 5: Arbor Day