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What strong won on back of Biden victory means for S. Korea
South Korea’s currency surged to a 22-month high
against the US greenback on Monday as Joe
Biden’s election victory sent waves across the
global financial market. After opening at 1,120
won against the US greenback, it was quoted at
1,113.9 won at Monday’s closing -- its highest
level since Jan. 31, 2019.
The won is projected to grow stronger and breach
the 1,100 won mark this year and even the 1,050
won level next year, the chiefs of the five major
commercial banks here told Yonhap News on
Sunday.
“Biden’s election would work in favor of a strong
won trend as it would fundamentally lead to a
weaker dollar and a stronger yuan,” said Hana Bank
CEO Ji Sung-kyu.
Ji cited the expansion of the US budget deficit due
to Biden’s tax and spending policies coupled with
the US Federal Reserve’s pledge to keep interest
rates anchored near zero as key factors that could
fuel the weak dollar trend.
But the Hana Bank chief said the trend toward a
stronger won would be limited. While Biden’s
position toward China in the ongoing trade war
would be “reasonable,” and would lead to the
devaluation of the yuan, uncertainties in the global
trade environment would linger in “the Biden era”
and prevent the won from gaining “too much
strength,” he added.
Other bank chiefs largely echoed Ji, with Shinhan
Bank CEO Jin Ok-dong saying the resurgence of
COVID-19 in the US and the EU could prompt fears
of a double-dip recession, which in turn could limit
the strong won trend.
And while the strong won trend would push
foreign capital inflow into the local stock markets
and invigorate stocks related to green energy
and other business areas, it could weaken the
cost-competitiveness of local exporters, experts
noted. Exports account for about half of the
nation’s economy.
“The strong won trend could weaken the cost-
competitiveness of local exporters and firms
need to draw new management and outbound
shipment plans, while improving their efforts for
better quality, designs and new technology,” Shin
Hyun-han, a professor of finance at Yonsei
University, said in a report released Sunday by
the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
He hinted that the exporters would have to
brace for a more competitive market on the back
of a stronger won.
While the stock market should see an inflow of
foreign capital, it is apparently bound to lose
some attention from local retail investors.
GALLEY From material (Casting, Forging,Plate) to Assembly
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The weak dollar trend is likely to push local
investors toward dollar-denominated assets,
including US stocks, analysts said.
“A dollar-denominated asset is always useful
because there will always be an opportunity to
sell it at the right price despite the cycle of the
global economy,” Kim Hak-kyun, head of the
research center at Shinyoung Securities, said.
Korean shippers, shipbuilders soar on rising freight
rates, hopes for more orders
Shipbuilding holding company Korea Shipbuilding &
Shares in South Korean shippers and Offshore Engineering closed up 8.69 percent at
shipbuilders rallied on Monday on expectations 90,100 won ($80.70).
that strong freight rates may work to improve No. 2 shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
their earnings and trigger more ship demand, Engineering rose 5.53 percent to 23,850 won, while
analysts said. Samsung Heavy Industries ended at 5,600 won, up
8.32 percent from the previous session.
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, a
barometer of global freight rates, came to a new
high of 1,664.56 last Friday, according to
DRUM-WIRE, ROPE
For Dragline, ERS, Crane –forged, fabricated
industry sources. The previous record was
1,583.18 posted in July 2010.
"Today's sharp advances in shippers and
shipbuilders don't mean they will continue to
turn for the better. The advances are
temporary," said Hwang Eo-yeon, an analyst at
Shinhan Financial Investment Co.
Monday's stock rallies came from a combination
of increased freight rates and eased
uncertainties over a possible delay in fiscal
policy to boost the US economy after the
election of Joe Biden as the next US president, SEOJIN MECHANICS
www.e-sjp.com
Hwang added.
 Korea Aerospace Q3 net plunges 66%
on delayed parts delivery

Korea Aerospace Industries Co. (KAI), South Korea's KAI has exported a total of 148 trainer jets
sole aircraft manufacturer, said Monday its third- worth $3.1 billion -- 64 T-50 advanced trainer
quarter net profit plunged 66 percent from a year jets worth $2.4 billion and 84 KT-1 basic
earlier on delayed parts delivery to customers. trainer jets worth $700 million -- to countries
such as Indonesia, Iraq, Thailand, Turkey, Peru
Net profit for the three months ending in and the Philippines since its foundation in
Korea Line, a bulk carrier, rose 29.75 percent to
September fell to 12.4 billion won ($11 million) from 1999.
2,115 won ($1.90), with No. 1 shipper HMM up
36.6 billion won a year earlier, the company said in a
16.1 percent to 11,900 won.
statement.
Another bulk carrier, Pan Ocean, closed at GEAR BOX /
"Delayed delivery of aircraft body and wing parts to
4,220 won, rising 21.09 percent, and KSS Line TURBO CHARGER CASE
customers, such as Airbus and Boeing, had an
rose 6.11 percent to 10,250 won.
impact on the quarterly results amid the
coronavirus pandemic," a company spokeswoman
Local shipping companies are expected to see a
said over the phone.
rise in freight rates next year amid soaring
demand as major global shippers reduced their
Operating profit fell 52 percent to 23 billion won in
business due to the coronavirus pandemic,
the third quarter from 47.8 billion won a year ago.
industry watchers said.
Sales declined 9.4 percent to 514.6 billion won from
567.7 billion won during the same period.
They also said South Korean shippers will
From January to September, net profit fell 22
benefit from growing demand helped by the
percent to 133.6 billion won from 171.9 billion won
year-end shopping season in the United States,
during the same period of last year.
including Black Friday on Nov. 27.
Korea Shipbuilding wins W200b oil So far this year, Korea Shipbuilding has won Global demand for eco-friendly vehicles
crude carrier order from Europe orders to build 11 VLCCs, accounting for 55 on a steady rise
percent of the global VLCC market, the
shipbuilding holding company said.

The company also said it will bring its energies

to bear on getting more orders till the end of
the year, citing increased inquiries about
various ships, including oil tankers, from
shippers.

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Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering Co.

said Monday that it has signed a 200 billion
won ($179 million) deal with a European
shipping firm to build two very large crude-oil
carriers (VLCCs).

The 300,000-ton vessels to be built by Hyundai

Heavy Industries Co., a unit of Korea DONGHAE MACHINERY CO.,LTD
Shipbuilding, will be delivered from June 2022, www.donghae.co.kr
the company said in an e-mailed statement.
 MARINE ENGINE BLOCK
The global sales of eco-friendly vehicles increased by 14.4 percent to nearly 5.28 million units last year Low speed/Medium speed, ‘V’, ‘L’ Type
compared to a year prior, according to a recent report from Korea Automobile Manufacturers
Association.
Toyota ranked No.1 in sales by selling 1.98 million units, a 17.9 percent jump in the same period.
Toyota was followed by Tesla, which sold 460,000 units, witnessing a whopping 80.3 percent spike on-
year. Honda ranked third with 390,000 units, a 27.4 percent jump.
Meanwhile, Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia Motors ranked fourth, recording combined sales
of 350,000 units, a 25.1 surge on-year.

Hyundai Rotem wins $76b

conveyer system order from Ford
Hyundai Rotem Co., a South Korean railway
system and plant equipment maker, said
Monday it has received a $76 billion order to
supply conveyer systems to Ford Motor Co.'s
plants by 2022.
Hyundai Rotem will provide the conveyer systems to the
US carmaker's plants in Argentina, South Africa and
Thailand in the next two years, the company said in a
statement.
Hyundai Rotem has received orders for an accumulated
280 billion won ($250 million) worth of production
facilities for Ford's assembly lines since 2008, it said.
The company said it aims to further win such deals from
multinational carmakers as the global vehicle production
facility market is estimated to reach over 2 trillion won
per year.
Hyundai Rotem is an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group,
which has Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. SEOJIN MECHANICS
under its wing. www.e-sjp.com

Budget air carriers tipped to post
weak Q3 earnings amid pandemic
South Korea budget air carriers are anticipated to
post grim earnings for the third quarter of 2020, as operating loss of 35.2 billion won in the third
the virus pandemic has continued to virtually
suspend air travel, with the resurgence of infections of 48.5 billion won from the previous quarter,
around the globe set to further delay the recovery. analysts said.
Last week, Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea‘s
biggest carrier, said its net losses widened in the
third quarter to 385.93 billion won ($343 million)
from a year earlier amid the pandemic.
However, it managed to post an operating profit
of 76 billion won as it began to carry cargo via
“Due to the falling demand for passenger travel
amid the COVID-19 pandemic, only Korean Air
passenger jets. has managed to make profits through its cargo
business,” an industry insider said. “Other LCCs
While bigger carriers managed to make ends will continue to languish in losses for the time
meet via their cargo businesses, industry being.”
watchers say low-cost carriers will continue to
face losses, as they lack larger-sized fleets
capable of delivering more freight.
Jeju Air Co., South Korea’s biggest low-cost carrier
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which posted an operating loss in the second
quarter, is widely expected to deliver a gloomy
earnings report for the July-September period.
Its operating losses are expected to reach 67.5
billion won, staying in the red from an operating
loss of 85.4 billion won in the April-June period,
according to local analysts.
T‘way Air Co. is also projected to post an
quarter, slightly narrowing from an operating loss
On the other hand, Eastar Jet Co., which has
suspended all flights since March, has been on
the verge of bankruptcy after Jeju Air scrapped a
takeover deal in late July due to the COVID-19
pandemic’s growing impact on the airline industry.
 Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea's biggest carrier,
also managed to post an operating profit of 76
Soaring freight rates set to weigh billion won ($67.7 million) in the third quarter as
down exporters Industry watchers say exporters are anticipated to it began to carry cargo via passenger jets.
face heavy shipping costs throughout next year, as
major shipping firms have reduced their business
amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while the economic
recovery of the United States and China has again
pushed up demand.

Demand for shipping services will also rise over the

remaining 2020 on stronger sales of consumer
products ahead of Christmas and other promotional
events by retailers.

Experts say the price of air shipping services may

rise further next year as well if flights are mobilized
to deliver anticipated COVID-19 vaccines.

South Korean exporters are expected to suffer from Despite the heavier burden for exporters, industry
sky-high freight rates throughout next year, as watchers say local air carriers and shipping firms are
global trade is set to rise down the road amid the expected to benefit from the rising costs.
pandemic, industry watchers said Sunday.
HMM Co., South Korea's biggest shipping company
The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, a by sales, turned to the black in the April-June period,
barometer of global freight rates, came to a new marking the first time it posted profits in 21
high of 1,664.56 on Friday, according to industry quarters. The shipper is widely anticipated to have
sources. The previous record was 1,583.18 posted reported a record-high operating income in the
in July 2010. third quarter as well.

Jeju Air, T’way Air resume “We expect the resumed flights to Tokyo will
make the movement of business people
flights to Tokyo easier,” one official at the airline said
T’way Air also resumed flights to Osaka and
Tokyo this week after announcing its plans to
do so last month.
The move comes eight months after the flights
came to a halt when the number of COVID-19
cases began to rise sharply.
Traveling dropped off significantly between South
Korea and Japan after both countries tightened
borders earlier this year.
Last month, both Seoul and Tokyo agreed to a
special entry procedure known as Business Track
and Residence Track, clearing a path for business
people and long-term visitors to travel. The
Japanese government also lowered the warning
level for nine countries, including Korea, from Level
3 -- advised to avoid travelling -- to Level 2 --
advised to refrain from unnecessary travel

One T’way Air official said “demand for travel

Budget airlines Jeju Air and T’way Air said on
Friday they will be resuming flights between
Incheon and Narita following the easing of
travel restrictions between the two countries.
From Nov. 21, Jeju Air will fly once a week on a
Saturday from Incheon to Narita International
Airport, nearly three months after the flight
was suspended after a spike in the number of
COVID-19 cases. The Incheon-Osaka route,
which had previously operated two times a day
on weekdays, will also change to Fridays and
Sundays, the airline said.
between the two countries is expected to rise” ENGINE FRAME/CRANK CASE
following the recent move by the two
countries to ease travel restrictions. The
airline added it is mulling resuming other
Japan flights, including to Nagoya and Fukuoka,
in the future.
In celebration, Jeju Air will waive an itinerary
change fee once to customers who purchase a
flight ticket to Japan this year. T’way Air will
offer a free airport shuttle bus service, as
those arriving in Japan are prevented from
using public transport for the first 14 days SEOJIN MECHANICS
they are there.. www.e-sjp.com

The Culture Ministry is hosting a Hallyu festival,
titled “On: Hallyu Festival,” Nov. 16-23.
“This event will provide comfort to people
around the world who are exhausted from
COVID-19 while providing helpful opportunities
to local businesses through the power of hallyu,”
Culture Minister Park Yang-woo said in a
statement.
All things Korean Wave come
together during Hallyu festival
Most of this year’s events will take place
online and the festival is organized jointly
with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and
Energy, the Korea Creative Content Agency,
the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion
Agency and local portal giant Naver.
The Culture Ministry’s new Hallyu
department, which was established in June
as a control tower to oversee diverse Korean
Wave-related projects undertaken by various
departments and ministries, is leading the
event.
The event aims to achieve the new
department’s three main policy goals, which
were announced in July: diversifying Hallyu
content, fostering other industries through
Hallyu content and creating a sustainable
environment for the growth of Hallyu.
The event will feature trade meetings, live
commerce sessions and an online concert.
In the Grand Ballroom of Coex in southern Seoul, an
online videoconference will take place among 79
local content companies representing industries
such as animation, gaming, broadcasting, music and
fashion, and around 200 overseas buyers. Spaces
for online videoconference meetings connecting
buyers and content creators will be set up at the
Korea Creative Content Agency’s business centers in
Jakarta and Beijing while the event is going on.
For the live commerce sessions, the Culture
Ministry will join hands with portal giant Naver to
have 12 companies sell Hallyu-related goods, such
as character merchandise, beauty and fashion
products. The items will also be sold through
television home shopping channel Home &
Shopping.
An online platform (http://on-hallyufestival.kr) will
be organized to introduce 105 Korean companies
and promote their content. This website will also
provide more detailed information about the
festival. All information will be provided in English
for global participants, according to the Culture
Ministry.
The K-pop concert will be held on the last day, and
will be livestreamed to 230 countries through
Naver’s platform V Live.
The organizer emphasized that this concert is
special as it will use advanced technologies such
as augmented reality, virtual reality and cross
reality.
K-pop bands SuperM, Monsta X and ITZY as well
as Indonesian singer-songwriter Raisa, Thai boy
band Trinity and Vietnam’s K-ICM will be
performing during this concert. Korean music act
Leenalchi and the Ambiguous Dance Company,
which recently became popular with its video
created with the Korea Tourism Organization,
will also participate in the virtual show.
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BTS’ ‘See You in Seoul’ video reaches
400 million hits The video was produced in nine languages, including
English, Malaysian, Russian, Vietnamese and more. The
video was the most watched in China, Indonesia, Russia
and Vietnam in order.
Nearly 250,000 comments were shared on official social
media channels for the video. Some 150 million views
were generated from the challenge videos on Douyin, a
short video media app operated by Bytedance, the
operator of Tiktok.
“Cities around the world are taking a pause in the COVID-
Seoul city’s promotional video featuring BTS 19 pandemic crisis. This campaign, planned as a
topped 400 million views two months after its contactless trip, shares diverse features of Seoul,
release, announced the Seoul Tourism satisfying the needs of people who are eager to travel,”
Organization on Monday. said Hong Jae-sun, global marketing team director of the
Seoul Tourism Organization.
The video “See You in Seoul,” featuring each The official video has been streamed on CNN, Indonesian
member of the hit seven-member act television network GTV and on billboards at landmarks in
introducing the city of Seoul, was released on Seoul. It will be streamed at Vietnamese TV channel
Sept. 11 on the city‘s tourism platform VTV3. Poster images of the clip will be displayed at
(www.visitseoul.net) and social media Singapore’s Orchard Road and in a commercial area in
channels. Bangkok.
The promotional video racked up more than Details of the clip can be found at the official
100 million views 10 days after the release, website www.visitseoul.net and at social media channels
and generated an average of 6 million to 10 on YouTube www.youtube.com/visitseoul, Facebook and
million views every day for the last two months. Instagram.
I start this series with my favorite fried chicken
recipe because people of all ages love it.
Anything fried just tastes better, but it is more
than that. Fried chicken is arguably one of the
most popular comfort foods around the world
and it brings back childhood memories of good
times shared with close friends and family.
There are many different ways to fry chicken and
I am sure that everyone has their own favorite
family recipes. You may like it hot and spicy or
you may prefer it sweet and salty. No matter
what your personal preference may be, fried
chicken is simple yet very satisfying.
I first learned to make fried chicken wings with
ginger soy sauce from my mother-in-law. She
was an excellent home cook who was at ease
with not only Korean, but all types of Japanese,
Chinese and Western-style foods as well.
The aromatic ginger is in perfect harmony with
the sweet saltiness of the soy sauce, which in
turn helps to reduce the greasy taste of fried
chicken. This is still our family favorite during the
family holiday gatherings and I usually make
enough for at least 10 pieces per person.
ROLLER for Dragline, ERS
Fried chicken wings
with ginger soy sauce
In order to reduce cooking time, I recommend
that you make an ample quantity of ginger soy
sauce to keep for a year. It is ginger season now
and you can easily find fresh ginger at most
markets. It is important to use lots of ginger, as
the taste of ginger will evaporate after a while. I
also use this sauce to glaze fish and meat dishes
as it is better than just using plain soy sauce.
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You can also fry the chicken wings a day before
and fry them once more before serving. This will
make the chicken crispier and tastier. You can
serve them on game nights or take them for
potluck dinners. You can also pack them for lunch
or picnics.
In these days of COVID-19, this can be a great gift
to cheer up your family and friends. You can also
make it as a special treat for yourself and enjoy it
while reading a book or watching your favorite
old movie.
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 Autumn foliage at peak
1 cup rice wine
1/4 cup minced ginger
1 teaspoon pepper
1 cup sweet rice powder or potato starch

Marinate about 60 pieces of chicken wings

and drumettes in rice wine, minced ginger
and pepper. Let them marinate for about 30
minutes. This helps to season the meat and
Ingredients for ginger soy sauce
also helps it stay juicy. Remove the chicken
from the brine and pat dry with paper
3 cups soy sauce
towels. Coat the wings in sweet rice powder
3 cups sugar
or potato starch. Fry the chicken wings until
3 cups sliced ginger
golden brown, cooked through and crisp.
1 cup water
Deep fry twice to make them crispy. Roll the
chicken in ginger soy sauce. Transfer to a IRON CASTING
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Diana Kang is a lifestyle contents creator
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specializing in Korean food and food culture.
days ahead and store it in a cool place.
She has worked as an executive producer of
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 Ondal Pyeonggang Romance Trail
Fall is upon us: ‘Color show’ Danyang, North Chungcheong Province

trails across Korea Sobaeksan Jarakgil is a collection of 11 trails that

In a turbulent, disturbing year, the change of
seasons has remained constant and the
changing colors of the leaves signal the peak
of the autumn season.
feature the beauty of the delicate yet steep
mountain ridges.
Of the trails, Trail No. 6 Ondal Pyeonggang Romance
Trail is famous for its fall beauty.

It is a time to explore the mountains, forests

and countryside and enjoy the annual color STEEL CASTING
show, as mountains across Korea turn shades Weight : 1,000 – 13,000 kg, AOD / ESR
of red, orange, yellow and more.

The color fest will not last long, with the

winter season lurking just around the corner.

Before the brilliant explosion of colors makes

way for heavy snow and frost, the Korea
Tourism Organization recommends five trails
that showcase the true beauty of autumn.

When exploring these sites, wearing a mask is

mandatory and a 2-meter distance should be
observed at all times on concerns of the
ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The 13.8-kilometer trail is named after the
characters of the folkloric love story of Gen. Ondal
and Princess Pyeonggang. The beautiful scenery of
Namhan River flows along the trail, which takes
approximately four hours on foot.
At the end of the trail is the Ondal Mountain Castle
and Ondal Tourist Attraction Site.
Bulgapsa Trail
Yeongkwang, South Jeolla Province
Bulgapsa Trail starts from the temple after which it
is named. Bulgapsa was the very first Buddhist
temple built in Korea.
Monk Marananta, who was the first Indian monk to come to Korea, founded the temple in 384.
The 15-kilometer trail visits Naesan Seowon, a private Korean Confucian academy that is now
recognized as a cultural heritage site. It boasts a humble yet beautiful garden.
Fall foliage surrounds the trail, which takes some five hours on foot to complete. Some parts of the trail
are not cleared, meaning visitors must be extra careful.
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Ganghwa Nadeulgil Trail
Ganghwa, Gyeonggi Province
Ganghwa Nadeulgil Trail 16 begins at Changhuri
Ferry Terminal. Situated near the West Sea, the
trail offers the sight of the plains, ocean and
mountains all at once.
Behind the Changhuri Ferry Terminal, East Asian
seepweed spreads out across the mudflat,
creating an eerie, unique sight.
DRUM -WIRE/ROPE
Then, the trail opens to a seemingly endless stretch of Meochewat Therapeutic Forest Trail takes
golden fields. its name from the Jeju Island dialect.
“Meoche” means stone, and “wat” refers LIP PLATE - DIPPER
The trail is 13.5 kilometers long. It ends at Oepohang, a to field. As can be suspected from its name,
large port packed with eateries, restaurants and tourist the trail is rugged. Adventurers must wear
shops. Trekkers can enjoy a hearty meal after trekking trekking shoes or hiking boots for safety
and pick up souvenirs there. reasons.
The forest long remained primeval,
untouched by humans. Its forest trail is
about 6.7 kilometers long.

Meochewat Therapeutic Forest Trail

Seogwipo, Jeju Island
Though Jeju Island is most appreciated for its ocean
and beaches, the southern island also boasts serene,
centuries-old forests. Forest trails are found across
the island, such as Saryeoni Forest Trail and Bijarim
Forest Trail.
Yeongnam Alps Sky Silver Grass Trail
Ulsan
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K-pop megastar BTS has clinched four trophies at

this year's MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA),
including the coveted Best Song prize.

The seven-member act took home four prizes in

total, winning the Best Song category with its
latest hit "Dynamite" and Best Virtual Live for its
concert that was held online amid the new
coronavirus pandemic. The ceremony was
streamed live earlier Monday.
Other nominees who competed for Best Song included DaBaby with "Rockstar," featuring Roddy Ricch, Earlier this year, it picked up Top Social Artist for
Dua Lipa with "Don't Start Now," a fourth straight year at the Billboard Music
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande with "Rain on Me," Roddy Ricch with "The Box" and The Weeknd with Awards and four awards at the MTV Video Music
"Blinding Lights." Awards, including the highly competitive
category of Best Pop.
BTS also won trophies for Best Group and Biggest Fan.
"This means so much for us because we really wanted to enjoy this song with our fans in this difficult MACHINED IMPELLER
time," BTS member Jungkook said in a video message following the Best Song win.

"We'll keep working hard to be a group that can touch the hearts of people and give them hope
through music," RM said after the group won the Best Group prize.
BTS voiced gratitude to its dedicated fan base known as ARMY, stressing how it would like to meet
them in person soon.
The band has held two online concerts after canceling in-person concerts amid virus risks. Its "Bang
Bang Con: The Live" online concert, held in June, drew some 756,000 viewers from across the world,
while some 993,000 paid viewers from more than 190 countries tuned in to watch the "BTS MAP OF
THE SOUL ON:E" online concert held in October.
The group has now won multiple trophies at the EMA for three straight years. It won Best Group and
Biggest Fan awards in 2018 and Best Group, Best Live and Biggest Fans prizes in 2019.

This year's EMA featured performances filmed at various locations around the world amid the global
pandemic, compared with the 2019 event that was hosted in Seville, Spain.
The big EMA win is the latest in what has turned out to be an unprecedented year for the band. BTS
has topped global music charts and made history by becoming the first K-pop act to debut at No. 1 on
the Billboard Hot 100 with its single "Dynamite."
Seoul stocks surge to over 2-yr high on Biden effect;
Korean won at nearly 2-yr high
South Korean shares extended their winning streak to
a sixth day to hit an over 2-year high on Monday as
investor appetite for risky assets increased following
Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election. The
Korean won surged to a 22-month high against the US
dollar.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index
(KOSPI) rose 30.7 points, or 1.27 percent, to close at
2,447.2 points, the highest since 2,468.83 points on
June 12, 2018.
Trading volume was high at about 1.3 billion shares
worth some 14.6 trillion won ($13.1 billion), with
gainers outnumbering losers 745 to 110.
Foreigners bought a net 328 billion won, while
retail investors sold a net 677 billion won. ALUMINUM CASTING
Institutions purchased a net 356 billion won.
Investors pinned hopes that a Biden presidency
and Republican-controlled Senate would benefit
local chip and battery suppliers.
"Investor sentiment grew aggressive amid easing
uncertainties over the US presidential election,"
Yuanta Securities Korea analyst Cho Byung-hyun
said.
In Seoul, large caps closed mixed with battery
makers and renewable energy stocks leading the
advance.
Market bellwether Samsung Electronics added
0.17 percent to 60,200 won, while No. 2
chipmaker SK hynix shed 0.35 percent to 86,000
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to 533,000 won.
Top pharmaceutical firm Samsung Biologics
retreated 2.06 percent to 761,000 won, and
Celltrion gained 2.7 percent to 285,000 won.
Internet portal giant Naver shed 1 percent to
298,500 won, while its rival Kakao edged up 0.27
percent to 371,500 won.
Hyundai Motor, the country's largest automaker,
moved up 1.17 percent to 172,500 won, while top
steelmaker Posco advanced 2.63 percent to 234,000
won.
The Biden effect also continued to strengthen the
Korean won against the US greenback, attracting
foreign stock money to local financial markets.
The president-elect has supported large-scale fiscal
spending and stimulus policies that would weaken
the US dollar.
The local currency closed at 1,113.9 won per dollar,
up 6.5 won from the previous session's close.
Bond prices, which move inversely to yields, closed
lower. The yield on three-year Treasurys rose 1.6
basis points to 0.959 percent, and the return on the
benchmark five-year government bond added 1.8
basis points to 1.272 percent.
Weak dollar triggers 15 month-high foreigner influx into stock market
The weakening US dollar against South Korean
won has invited the highest amount of foreign
investment in Korean stocks in 15 months, data
showed Monday.
Foreign investors net bought Korean listed stocks
worth 1.36 trillion won ($1.22 billion) in October,
the highest monthly figure since August 2019,
according to data by the Financial Supervisory
Service. As a result, foreigners owned some 30
percent of listed shares in Korea, valued at a
combined 584.8 trillion won as of end-October.
Beforehand, foreign investors have net sold
Korean listed stocks for two consecutive
months until September.
By countries of origin, investors hailing from
the United Kingdom, the Cayman Islands, Hong
Kong and Luxembourg were the biggest net
buyers of Korean stocks in October. US
investors were biggest net sellers, followed by
Singaporeans.
The weaker US dollar against the local currency,
macroeconomic growth and improved
corporate performance here were driver of the
foreign capital influx, FSS said in a statement.
Earlier in October, the Bank of Korea
announced that the nation’s gross domestic
product grew 1.9 percent on-quarter in the
third quarter.
In particular, the Korean won rose sharply
against the greenback in October. According to
Seoul Money Brokerage, the dollar-to-won
foreign currency exchange rate fell 2.9 percent,
meaning the local currency strengthened by
the corresponding value.
With the recent announcement that Democrat
Joe Biden won the presidential election Saturday,
market analysts have said that Biden’s
expansionary fiscal policy is expected to lead to
monetary easing and further weaken US dollar.
The Biden victory is said to imply that more US
fiscal spending will be needed to curb the
national spread of the coronavirus, support
manufacturing sectors and achieve clean energy
plan.
This leads to analyst projections that the
downside pressure on dollar-to-won forex rate
still persists, invoking questions as to how the
weaker dollar would affect foreign investors’
decisions.
“US dollar will continue to be weak on persisting
downward pressure (against the Korean won), but
the pace of weakening may become more
moderate,” Jeon Seung-ji, a currency analyst at
Samsung Futures, wrote in a note. “What comes
to attention is what actions the Chinese and
Korean authorities will take (to stabilize the local
currency) and how foreign capital net inflow to
Korean stocks will be affected.”
Korea ranks 9th out of 23 for
recovery pace: KCIF IRON CASTING
South Korea has fared well among the world’s
major economies, with a related economic
indicator showing a mid-level performance, the
Korea Center for International Finance said
Monday.
According to the Tracking Indices for the Global
Economic Recovery, an index designed to
measure global economic recovery by the think
tank Brookings Institution and Financial Times,
Asia’s fourth-largest economy posted minus
0.76. The figure marked 9th place among 23
leading economies, including advanced and
emerging nations.
The top ranked country was Ireland with 11.61, followed by Turkey (11.26), China (7.68), Australia (4.23),
the United States (3.17), Netherlands (2.92), Spain (0.95) and Canada (minus 0.40).
TIGER index quantifies each country’s economic recovery by analyzing several indicators of real economic IRON CASTING
activity and financial status.

Korea saw its TIGER index plunge to minus 5.93 in June in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the
sharpest drop since 2009 with minus 6.23. However, the index climbed by 3.17 points to reach minus 2.76
in July, continuing the uptrend until August.
Experts forecast the local economy to go through a “K-shaped” recovery. A K-shaped recovery refers to a
response to an economic slowdown in which some industries and individuals recover while others
continue to decline.

“The economic recovery across countries will move at different paces due to a growing divergence in
fiscal health and quarantine capabilities amid the prolonged pandemic,” said Lee Sang-won, the KCIF’s
deputy general manager.
“Emerging markets, including South Korea, China and Taiwan boasting moderate sovereign credit ratings
and health care systems as well as some European states with stable fiscal space and industrial power like
Germany will probably show faster recovery than others.”

In the July-September period, the country’s real gross domestic product gained 1.9 percent from the
previous quarter, when it saw a negative growth of 3.2 percent, thanks to robust growth in exports,
according to data from the Bank of Korea. The third-quarter reading marked the fastest growth since the
first quarter of 2010, showing signs of recovery from the protracted COVID-19 crisis.

But growing fears of a coronavirus resurgence due to the ongoing three-digit gains in new daily cases have
been frustrating expectations of an economic recovery as the infections will continue to reduce
household consumption, taking a toll on the real economy, officials said.
Employment rate for 30-somethings hits 5-year low

South Korea saw its employment rate slide to 60.3 IRON CASTING
percent in September, its lowest level in four months
since it hit 60.2 percent in May.

People in their 30s have been hit hardest, government

data suggested.

According to Statistics Korea, the employment rate for

those aged between 30 and 39 recorded 74.1 percent.
This was the lowest figure in more than five years (65
months), since April 2015, when it stood at 73.8 percent.

The figure for September 2020 was 2.4 percentage

points lower than the figure from a year earlier, 76.5
percent, and 1.7 percentage points lower than the 75.8
percent recorded three years earlier in September 2017.

“It is not regular that the employment rate among those

in their 30s falls behind the figure for those in their 50s,”
said a labor research analyst.

The 30-somethings, having consistently outstripped or

tied the 50-somethings in employment since late 2017,
were overtaken by the latter in August 2020.
The figures for 30-somethings and 50-somethings were 74.4 percent and 74.6 percent, respectively, in
August; and 74.1 percent and 74.4 percent in September.

The employment rate for those in their 40s stood at 76.8 percent both in August and September. COMPRESSOR FRAMES
People under 20 saw improved employment figures compared with the first half of the year. So did
people in their 20s, 40s, 50s and 60s or over.

The analyst said the worsened prospects for those in their 30s could be attributed to a significant
drop in hiring in the wake of the novel coronavirus. “Nonetheless, it is hard to downplay the slack
performance in job creation for college graduates under the incumbent administration since 2017,”
he said.

According to the Korea Employment Information Service, the number of recipients of unemployment
benefits in their 30s came to 124,116 in September. This recorded a 44.6 percent surge from 85,788,
posted a year earlier.

Over the corresponding one-year period, total monthly benefits paid to people in the age bracket
increased from 131.6 billion won ($117.3 million) to 209.6 billion won.

A joint survey by Job Korea and Albamon showed that 31.4 percent of salaried workers in their 20s
and 30s started their economic activities as nonregular workers.

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Korea’s temporary workers, people in positions with There are many charms to Korea’s traditional
predetermined termination dates, accounted for 24.4 palace complexes and hanbok, the traditional
clothing. Put them together and you get the added
percent of all salaried workers as of 2019.
benefit of free admission, in addition to feeling like
royalty! Bright colors, gently curving lines, timeless
The figure marked the fourth-highest reported by the beauty…all these features will be captured in
43 major countries, according to the 37-member photos of you in hanbok at a royal palace!
Organization for Economic Cooperation and
Development. The OECD average was 11.8 percent. There are many hanbok rental shops located
around Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung
Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Gyeonghuigung
Earlier this year, President Moon Jae-in pledged to Palace, and Deoksugung Palace.
create 550,000 jobs in a 10 trillion won plan to be You can simply walk into any shop that suits your
funded from a supplementary budget. fancy, or search online and make a reservation at a
place you like in advance.
But many online commenters criticized the plan, Most rental shops offer a variety of hanbok styles
and designs, from traditional to fusion, and
predicting that it would create mainly temporary jobs
everything in between.
in the public sector and calling it a waste of taxpayer
money.

The Moon administration, since taking office in May

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Critics, however, said these efforts produced

temporary jobs for seniors in their 60s or over at state-
funded agencies, rather than increasing the number of
regular jobs for younger people.
 Pick a hanbok to wear

Depending on the type of hanbok you pick out, the process of getting dressed can be quite
complicated. Thankfully, the staff are ready to help! You can always pick the simple modern
hanbok that feature a blouse-like top, but you won’t get free admission to the palace if you
choose that style. After you get dressed, it’s time to finish up the look with a fancy hair-do!
The basic style comes free with the rental, or you can pay a little extra for some flowery hair
accessories!

Take photos during your FREE palace tour

You’re all set for free admission to the palaces; step inside like you own the place! In your
royal attire, you’ll look great in every corner of the palace! Take time snapping photos
throughout the grounds, as well as some along the stone wall and even with the palace
guards protecting the main gate!

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start in the industry compared to other countries,
Korean nail art continually keeps up with the latest
trends while maintaining attention to detail and the
newest techniques. A quick search for “nailart” on
Instagram will show plenty of examples of the Korean
style. During your time in Korea, be sure to stop in to
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When you arrive at the nail salon, the technician will ask STEAM GENERATOR
what procedure you would like. You can get a manicure, (LP) Front & Middle Standard
pedicure, or a set with both! You should also pick a
design. You can prepare examples of what you would like
to show the artist, or pick something on display in the
shop.

If you're not sure what to get done, we recommend the

signature Korean nail art of gel nails. Gel nails use acrylic
paint that bonds with your nail base through light,
making it strong and long-lasting. It's a bit pricier than
regular nail polish, but it's a more popular option for the
staying power. Beyond the basic gel nail manicure, you
can also request to add beads, cubic zirconia, or painted
designs.

Get your nails done

After you've selected the design you want, you can get
started! Most nail art procedures take one to one and a
half hour from start to finish, although it could be longer
depending on the difficulty of the design you picked. The
technician will start out with basic nail care - trimming
your cuticles, removing any calluses built up around the
nails, and applying a base coat of nail strengthener. With
these steps out of the way, the artist will begin to paint
your nails! After a final time under the drying lamp, the
technician will rub oil or hand cream over your hands and
nails. With such pretty hands, you'll keep looking for
ways to show them off!
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KOREAN FOOD EXPERT

In Korea, “street toast” is not just an ordinary toasted sandwich, but a food that
has its own character. In between two slices of toasted bread lie ham, cheese,
vegetables, and egg, making for a perfect morning meal easily found on the
street for people rushing to work. The original street toast recipe heavily relied
on an egg omelet with ketchup and sugar as condiments, but the recipe has
evolved over time to include chopped cabbage, sliced ham, cheese, and more.

Street toast vendors can usually be found in major downtown areas. Korea’s
most well-known street toast franchises are “Isaac Toast” and “Seokbong Toast.”
They both started out as small food stalls on college streets and in downtown
areas before growing into nationwide franchises. If you come across one, stop
by and see how they differ from toast sold at small pojangmacha vendors.
KOREAN FOOD EXPERT If you’ve ever had ramyeon, you’ll know that cup ramyeon can never compete with
the full-bodied flavor of ramyeon prepared over the stove with an egg added. If
you’re traveling in Korea and wish you had access to a stove where you could make
your own ramyeon, then wish no more! You can easily prepare ramyeon at the
convenience stores at Hangang Parks in Seoul!
[1] First you’ll need to buy ramyeon; Jin Ramen and Shin Ramyun are two of the most popular
brands in Korea. If you want to put an egg in your ramyeon, you can also buy that now.
[2]Put your ramyeon and seasoning in one of the disposable cooking containers provided by the
convenience store.
[3] Scan the barcode on the disposable container and then place your container on the ramyeon
machine.
[4] Press the ‘Start Cooking’ button and water will automatically come out to cook your ramyeon.
[5] If you are going to add in egg, be sure to add it exactly when there is one minute and 30
seconds remaining.
[6] Just like that, your ramyeon is cooked! Technology is amazing, huh? Sit on a picnic table and
enjoy your hot ramyeon.
 Explore Hwaseong Fortress
Hwaseong Fortress is the best example of fortified city construction in
Korea. There are four main gates, each with their own style, through
which 8 million visitors enter the fortress every year. There are many
ways to explore the fortress. People with stamina can walk the full city
wall, families with children will enjoy the stamp tour, and if you time
your visit just right, you can join in on fun festivals and activities.
Whatever method you choose, be sure to include the Hwaseong
Temporary Palace in your visit! In addition to being a historical site, it
was used for filming many historical dramas like “Dae Jang Geum (2003)”
and “Love in the Moonlight (2016).”

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress was inscribed on the UNESCO List of World

Heritages in 1997, nearly 200 years after its completion. Construction started
in 1794 and lasted two years and six months. The walls stretch 5.52 kilometers
around the world’s first planned city. Despite being such a historic site, the
fortress isn’t seen as a typical, boring, old ruin; it is a center for leisure and
enjoyment for local citizens and visitors alike!
Enjoy in comfort
The vast size of Hwaseong Fortress can be daunting. The best way to see all the
key points is by hopping aboard the Hwaseong Fortress Tourist Trolley! The trolley
design is based on the car used by Emperor Sunjong, and the palanquins that
carried previous kings of the Joseon dynasty. The trolley course passes major
points of interest, including Yeonmudae Post, Hwahongmun Gate, and
Hwaseomun Gate. If you’d like to see everything at once, check out Flying Suwon.
This hot air balloon floats up 150 meters for a bird’s-eye-view of the fortress.

Relax like a local

These days, Hwaseong Fortress is trending on Korean social media as a picnic
location! Many young people from all over the country travel here in spring and
fall to picnic beside the pond near Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion. The beautiful
harmony of the traditional architecture with the greenery makes for amazing
photos. If you want to know what to eat on your picnic, the answer is Suwon
wang galbi (premium ribs), the city’s representative food! After eating, head to GIRTH GEAR
Haengnidan-gil Road for tasty desserts.
 Jogyesa Temple
Located not far from Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jogyesa Temple is an
important temple, being the main temple of the Jogyesa Order of Korean
Buddhism. On Buddha’s birthday, the temple hosts a celebratory ceremony,
and the entire temple grounds are covered in a blanket of lanterns.
Additional attractions include the small lotus ponds at Iljumun Gate,
vibrantly painted Daeungjeon Hall, stately Japanese pagoda tree in the
courtyard, and the Lacebark Pine of Susong-dong (Natural Monument No. 9).

Bongeunsa Temple
Bongeunsa Temple is located in the business district of Gangnam, close to
COEX Mall. It is one of the most-visited temples among locals and tourists
alike. The grand Maitreya Bodhisattva statue was built in 1996 and is always
lit up, even on the darkest nights. Lanterns also decorate the area for two
months before and after Buddha’s birthday. Many photographers visit at
night for the fantastic juxtaposition of the traditional temple before the
modern city nightscape.

Samgwangsa Temple
Samgwangsa Temple in Busan is a relatively new temple, having been
Every year around May, Buddhist temples throughout the nation put up
founded in 1986, and is the second main temple of the Cheontae Order of
brightly colored lanterns in celebration of Buddha’s birthday, the eighth
Korean Buddhism. Jogyesa Temple in Seoul cannot compare to the grandeur
day of the fourth month on the lunar calendar. Major cities including
of Samgwangsa Temple, both in size and style. The lantern festival taking
Seoul also hold elaborate lantern festivals around this time. In Buddhism,
place around Buddha’s birthday is a sight to see, earning it a spot on CNN’s
the lantern is seen as a symbol of Buddha’s wisdom, bringing light to the
list of “50 Must-see Beautiful Places in Korea.” It is a popular temple among
dark world. Lanterns are also hung within Korean temples throughout the
international tourists, and features colorful lanterns and bright flowers on
Mt. Soraksan
year, holding the wishes and hopes of the people who hang them. Korea’s
days of important Buddhist events throughout the year.
most famous temples are located deep within the mountains, but you can
still enjoy the lanterns at these urban temples.
Malaysia in, Vietnam out
as diversity of exports sought
Korean companies need to diversify their Southeast Asian exports and
investments toward Malaysia in a departure from their focus on Vietnam, a
report said Monday.
"Malaysia has been drawing attention as a promising destination for exports
and investment as well as a supply source as the United States has opened the
possibility of imposing tariffs on Vietnamese goods through a foreign exchange
investigation," said the report from the Korea International Trade Association
(KITA).
The report comes as Korean companies have focused on Vietnam as part of
their efforts to tap into the rapidly growing Southeast Asian market.
Last year, Vietnam accounted for nearly 51 percent of Korean exports to the
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and took up some 47 percent
of Seoul's overseas direct investment in the region.
Malaysia has been posting robust economic growth in recent years, with its
gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to expand 7.8 percent in 2021, the
highest among the 10 Asean members.
In addition, the country ranks 12th in the World Bank global business
environment index among 190 nations across the globe, and its per capita GDP
hovers at about $10,000.
Malaysia's imports of luxury goods grew at an annual average of 9.1
percent between 2010 and 2019, with the ratio of consumer goods to
total imports exceeding 10 percent.
Electric goods, electronic products and semiconductors took up nearly
38 percent of Malaysia's intermediate products imports, but South
Korean products' share fell to 4.7 percent last year from 8.7 percent in
2010, according to the report.
"It will be favorable for South Korean companies to make forays into the
highly attractive Malaysian market in the form of consumer goods
exports and investment in the service industry," Cho Eui-yun, a KITA
researcher who authored the report, said.
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Last month’s improvement was largely the results of government-funded jobs
Monthly unemployment benefits fell below 1 trillion won ($897
especially targeting the elderly.
million) for the first time since May.
In October, 393,000 people started subscribing to employment insurance compared to
a year ago.
According to the Employment and Labor Ministry on Monday, 994.6
billion won of unemployment benefits were paid in October.
However, among the newly added, 77 percent were hired for public and health and
While this is a 13 percent increase year-on-year, it is the first time
welfare jobs.
that the monthly unemployment payout has fallen below 1 trillion
The impact of the coronavirus on businesses most vulnerable continued.
won in five months.
Employment insurance subscribers working in restaurants and hotels shrunk 22,000
The growth rate of unemployment claims is slowing. Last month,
last month, while in manufacturing they fell 45,000. This was an improvement from
88,000 people filed for unemployment checks, which is a 6 percent
September’s 51,000 drop.
increase year-on-year.
The growth in unemployment applications has been in the double-
Home shopping and internet shopping malls added 16,000 jobs. Software and
digits since March. That month, the number of people filing for
computer programming added 29,000 people subscribing to the employment benefits.
unemployment checks surged 24.6 percent year-on-year and peaked
By age, 238,000 people over 60 were new subscribers, while 54,000 fewer in their 30s
in June, when the growth rate hit 40 percent.
were subscribers.
The year-on-year increase seemed to be settling down in July and
August in the mid-10-percent range before rising against to 39.4
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For single households, pandemic has been but a blip
The lives of people living alone changed
during the pandemic, but not dramatically,
according to the Korea One-person
Households Report 2020 published by KB
Financial Group Research Institute.
According to the report, the number of
single-person households reached 6.2 million
as of this year. In other words, 12 out of 100
Koreans are living alone. The research
institute estimates that the number of single-
person households would increase by at least
150,000 every year for about the coming five
years, and by 2047, the number of single-
person households would account for at least
30 percent of the population in most of the
cities in the country.
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The KB Financial Group Research Institute
interviewed roughly 2,000 single-person
households aged between 25 to 59.
Of all respondents, some 57 percent said they are
satisfied with their life after the virus outbreak — a
slight decline compared to last year’s 61 percent. A
full 22.2 percent answered their life has become
inconvenienced since the virus outbreak.
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live alone. Only 39.9 percent said they were driven
by circumstances to live alone — the number was
about 60.8 percent two years ago.
One out of four people have said they experienced
remote working at home. Of those, 51.5 percent
said they were satisfied with working at home.
In terms of the biggest advantage of remote
working, a full 44 percent said “the absence of long
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Of respondents who said they have experienced remote working at home, only 7.8 percent said they are unsatisfied with it. Of them, roughly 45.6
percent said “lack of efficiency” is the biggest disadvantage.

After the Covid-19 outbreak, single-person households spent less time outside of the home. Last year, at least seven out of 10 single-person households
said they went places like bars, supermarkets, gyms, or cafes before they went home after work. This year, five out of 10 people said they went back to
home right away without stopping anywhere.
Instead, they spend more time busy with hobbies.
Most of them spend their time at home watching TV or mobile videos followed by online shopping and reading books.

For people in their 20s or 30s, “home training,” or working out at home, has become a popular trend. Especially for young women, growing plants has
also become popular.
“As single-person households are already used to spending much time at home, they are doing well even after the social distancing guidelines grind on,”
a part of the report read.

According to the report, single-person households on average spend 1.41 million won ($1,270) per month.
About 34 percent said they spent less after the virus outbreak. They on average spent 250,000 won less per month, mostly due to reduced food and
leisure expenses. But a full 28 percent said they spent more after the pandemic. In a month, they on average spent 240,000 won more, particularly on
savings and investment.
Stock investment was especially popular among people in their 20s and 30s. Until last year, people in their 20s spent only 5.5 percent of their total assets
on stock investment.
The number sharply increased to 13.3 percent this year, and people in their 20s have become the age group that spends most on stock investments.
People in their 30s spend on average 12.9 percent of their total assets on stock market, while people in their 50s spend 11.4 percent.
The coronavirus pandemic prevented single-person households from saving money. According to the report, many single-person households had to
withdraw money from their savings in order to make a living.
“Of all who said they spent more after the virus outbreak, many answered that they would like to secure cash by withdrawing money from their saving
accounts,” the report read.
Bar for reshoring subsidies lowered by the government
HEAVY FABRICATION

A total of 21 companies have decided to close plants overseas and reopen them in Korea, a process known as
reshoring. That exceeds the 16 companies that reshored full-year 2019.
The moves were due to the country’s success in containing the coronavirus and support provided to
companies shifting capacity, the government said.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Energy and Industry on Monday, this year more mid- to large-size
companies, particularly auto makers and chemical manufacturers, have moved factories back to the home
market.
Six mid- to large-size companies have moved back this year, from four full-year 2019.
The government expects the numbers to continue to rise and has expanded support for reshoring with
measures that goes into effect Tuesday. It announced in July that it would expand the access to tax cuts and
subsidies for reshoring companies.
Previously, the conditions were limited to manufacturers. Now government support is open to knowledge-
based service providers well as well information and telecommunication companies and those that open
research and development centers.

The government has extended the period in which companies planning for reshoring can apply from one year
to two years. For those expanding their facilities or creating new facilities, they will be eligible for the
government support for five years rather than the previous three years.
Tax cuts were previously available for a maximum of seven years — 100 percent tax cuts for the first five years
and 50 percent cuts for two additional years — when constructing new facilities in the country.
One of the conditions for the tax cuts was the company downsizing its overseas operation for more than 50
percent. Those conditions have been changed.
Companies will be eligible for the tax cut even if just expanding facilities in Korea, and they will no longer have
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The tax cut will be granted according to how much the company reduces overseas capacity.

Subsidies for high-tech companies reshoring to areas outside of the greater Seoul area will be tripled, from a
maximum of 10 billion won ($9 million) to 30 billion won.
A 20-employee minimum has been abolished. Instead, the subsidy will be provided according to the
number of people that the company hires as well as the size of the investment.
In the greater Seoul area, the subsidy will be capped at 15 billion won. The government is also offering 900
million won for the upgrading of plants to smart factories incorporating robotic technologies.
Subsidies for employment have been expanded. Previously the companies reshoring could apply for 7.2
million won of employment subsidies for a maximum two years per employee within three years of
relocating back to Korea. That application period has been expanded to five years.
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus exposed the vulnerability of the global supply chain through the
lockdown earlier this year in China causing production delays.
The Moon Jae-in administration has also been strongly encouraging Korean companies to relocate to Korea
since the Japanese government tightened its exports of key materials last year.

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Family Culture
Characteristics of the Korean family
The traditional Korean family is a large family of
many generations with Confucianism at its roots,
but the modern form of family in Korea is a
nuclear family consisting of parents and their
children. Generally, children move out of the
house when they grow up and get married,
although some leave their parents and live
independently when they become an adult.
Because children tend to live longer with their
parents compared to other countries, the Korean
family is very tight-knit.
POWER TRAIN PARTS
• If the person you are addressing is older
than you or occupies a higher position,
you should use honorific speech. You
should also use this form of speech when
you are talking in public places.
• If the person you are addressing is your
friend or your subordinate, you should
use the normal form of speech. You
should also use this form of speech when
you are talking to children.

Language Etiquette

The Korean language uses different expressions

and terms depending on the age and status of
the person being addressed, and relationship
and intimacy with the person. The Korean
language employs forms of honorific speech and
normal speech.
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Wedding
Wedding ceremonies in Korea today usually take place at a commercial wedding hall,
hotel or church whereas traditional Korean weddings were held at the bride’s house.
Traditionally, all guests to a wedding need to prepare a gift money of some appropriate
amount for the bride or groom. Guests to a wedding ceremony need to dress
appropriately to respect and celebrate the occasion. Men should wear suits and women
should avoid white or pink and should not wear anything dressier than the bride’s
wedding dress.
In Korea today, most wedding ceremonies and receptions take place at separate venues
and guests are led to a reception hall for dining although some ceremonies are held at a
dining hall with guests served with food. After the ceremony the bride and groom
change to Korean traditional garments called Hanbok and move to a special venue where
the traditional Pyebaek ritual takes place.

Funeral
A three-day funeral is common in Korea. The best time to visit is between 09:00 to 23:00
on the second day because the funeral parlor may not be ready on the first, and the
coffin is carried out first thing in the morning on the third day. Mourners - both men and
women - visiting the funeral house are expected to wear a black suit with black tie and
shoes although other dark colors such as dark blue or gray will also be acceptable. On
arriving at the funeral house, mourners exchange bows with the bereaved family
members before paying their respect to the deceased person by offering incense. The
incense offering is traditionally followed by two deep bows to the portrait before
exchanging a single bow with the bereaved family and a word of condolence. Christians
tend to give gentle nods rather than deep bows to express their condolence.
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Types of Housing and Accommodation in Korea
CASE & HOUSING
Detached single-unit housing For Agricultural M/C
Houses that are detached by unit and occupied by a single family. Many foreigners reside in
single-unit housings in neighborhoods such as Ichon-dong, Itaewon, and Pyeongchang-dong.

Apartment
A type of multi-unit housing in which each floor of the building is divided into multi-family
residences. Some have built-in home appliances and wardrobes, but most of them are
unfurnished, thus requiring the residents to purchase furniture and appliances themselves.

Officetel
A combination of the words "office" and "hotel."
An officetel is a studio apartment that usually serves as a workplace during the day, and as a
place to sleep and eat at night. Unlike an apartment, an officetel usually has "full-options,"
meaning it is fully equipped and that there is no need to buy basic furniture or appliances.
Officetels consist of either one room (single residential space) or two rooms (two separate
residential spaces).

Hanok
"Hanok"is a traditional Korean house or structure made with wood. Recently, many of them
have undergone remodeling. In Seoul, hanok houses are concentrated in the Hanok Villages
in Bukchon and Namsan.
Residence
Short for "Serviced Residence." Similar to an officetel, a residence is equipped with kitchen
utensils, a washing machine and other items of furniture. Moreover, such facilities as a sauna,
a swimming pool, and a fitness club, as well as the usual hotel services, are often available.
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Hotels
For international visitors visiting Korea for a short-term stay or needing assistance from staff
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speaking English, the best accommodation option is a hotel with foreign language service
and a full set of amenities. But, staying at a hotel is the priciest option as well.

Temple Stay: Temple Stay is a program that started in 2001. Offered by famous traditional Buddhist temples
throughout the country, the program is designed to provide tourists an opportunity to experience the
spiritual culture and practice of Buddhism in Korea. Depending on the program you pick, you can stay in a
temple one or two days to experience a Buddhist monk’s life. Today, there are many programs to choose
from and more specifically themed schedules available. In general, it starts with an orientation called
Ipjaeshik, followed by an alms bowl meal, Buddhist service, Zen meditation, and a walk
(http://www.templestay.com/). The temple stay, a program where you can enjoy both the magnificent
natural environment and traditional culture at the same time, became an emerging trend around the 2002
World Cup games and was selected as the most successful cultural tourism program in Korea by the Impact
of Culture on Tourism, a report published by OECD in November 2009.

Finding a House in Korea

Lease on a lump-sum deposit (jeon-se)

A method of leasing apartments that is unique to South Korea. The renter pays the landlord
a certain lump sum as a deposit and resides in the apartment for the contracted period, at
the end of which the landlord returns the deposit to the tenant in full. It is possible to lease
an entire apartment or a part of it (one floor or one or two rooms). When leasing an entire
apartment, the deposit is usually 60-70% of the property’s value. These contracts are usually
renewed every two years, and the landlord is prohibited by law from terminating the
contract before the two years are up, unless the tenant wishes to do so. Utilities and other
costs (electricity, water, gas, phone, internet, cable, etc.) are paid separately by the tenant.
Monthly rent (wol-se) POWER TRAIN PARTS
A method of leasing apartments with a deposit as well as monthly rent. For wolse, the
deposit is much smaller compared to jeonse for a residential space of a similar size. The
landlord may be open to adjustment or negotiation between the deposit and the
monthly rent, i.e. a larger deposit for a lower monthly rent, or a smaller deposit for a
higher rent. The amount of rent differs according to the size and number of rooms and
other facilities. Monthly rent often does not include utilities and other costs (electricity,
water, gas, phone, internet, cable, etc.), so the tenant must pay them separately.

Pre-paid lease
A lease is similar to monthly rent (wolse) except that the rent for one whole year is paid
up front as a lump sum. Targeting foreigners in particular, this is probably the easiest
way to find a house in Korea. Houses for lease are concentrated in Pyeongtaek, Songdo,
and Itaewon. Utilities and other costs (electricity, water, gas, phone, internet, cable, etc.)
need to be paid separately.

In Korea, the official unit for measuring an area is ㎡. However, ‘pyeong’, a traditional Korean unit of
measurement, is still widely used. One pyeong measures approximately 3.3 ㎡. Real estate prices vary
depending on the type of housing, size, location, and other factors. In Seoul, apartment prices, jeonse
(lump-sum deposit) prices and monthly rent in Gangnam-gu, Seocho-gu, Songpa-gu, and Yongsan-gu
are higher compared to other districts in city.

• Tips for renting an apartment/ officetel unit

Rental agreements are signed in Korea through the intermediary of a real estate agent. A safer way
than entering into a rental agreement directly with the landlord is to use the service of a real estate
agent. However, this involves a cost in the form of a brokerage fee.
Ask a licensed real estate agent in the neighborhood of your choice to show you apartments that fit CYLINDER HEAD
your criteria. If you find one that you like, have your agent draft a rental agreement. Once you have
signed the agreement, you pay the agent the brokerage fee and move in on the date agreed upon
under the agreement.
• Brokerage fee
In Korea, a licensed real estate agent, serving as the go-between for a purchase or rental agreement
on a residential or commercial property, charges a brokerage fee based on the value of the
transaction. Although there is some difference depending on the region, the difference is generally
quite negligible.
TIP
UNESCO Heritage in Korea
Since the earliest settlements on the Korean
Peninsula and in southeastern Manchuria during
prehistoric times, the people of Korea have
developed a distinctive culture based on their
unique artistic sensibility. The geographical
conditions of the peninsula provided Koreans with
opportunities to receive both continental and
maritime cultures and ample resources, which in
turn enabled them to form unique cultures of
interest to and value for the rest of humanity, both
then and now. Korea’s vibrant cultural legacy,
comprising music, art, literature, dance,
architecture, clothing and cuisine, offers a
delightful combination of tradition and modernity,
and is now appreciated in many parts of the world.
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At the present time, Korean arts and culture are
attracting many enthusiasts around the world.
Korea’s cultural and artistic achievements through
the ages are now leading many of its young talents
to the world’s most prestigious music and dance
competitions, while its literary works are being
translated into many different languages for global
readers. Recently, Korean monochrome paintings
have become the talk of the global art world. More
recently, Korean pop artists have attracted huge
numbers of admirers across the world, the most
spectacular success being Psy’s global hit Gangnam
Style. In May 2018, K-Pop boy band BTS’s album,
“Love Yourself: Tear,” made history by topping the
Billboard 200 albums chart. Its title track, “Fake
Love,” landed 10th place on the Hot 100 singles
chart.
The cultural prosperity Korea has enjoyed lately
would have not been possible without its
traditional culture and arts, which were built on the
Korean people’s traits of tenacity and perseverance
combined with an artistic sensibility that has
matured throughout the country’s long history.
 TRANSIMSSION PARTS
The unique artistic sensibility reflected in the diverse artifacts and tomb murals of the Three Kingdoms -IRON CASTING
Period became richer and more profound as Korea progressed through the periods of Unified Silla
(676-935), Goryeo (918-1392) and Joseon (1392-1910). This aesthetic sensibility has been handed
down through the generations to the Korean artists, and even ordinary members of the public, of our
time.

Korea preserves a wealth of priceless cultural heritage, some of which have been inscribed on the lists
of human legacies protected by UNESCO. As of 2018, a total of 48 Korean heritage items are listed
either as World Heritage Sites or Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, or have been included on
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register.
Changdeokgung Palace

Changdeokgung Palace, located in Waryong-

dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is one of the five
Royal Palaces of Joseon (1392-1910), and
still contains the original palace structures
and other remains intact. It was built in
1405 as a Royal Villa but became the Joseon
Dynasty’s official Royal Residence after
Gyeongbokgung, the original principal
palace, was destroyed by fire in 1592 when
Japanese forces invaded Korea. Thereafter it
maintained its prestigious position until
1867, when Gyeongbokgung was renovated
and restored to its original status.
Changdeokgung was listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1997.
Although it was built during the Joseon Period. Changdeokgung
shows traces of the influence of the architectural tradition of
Goryeo, such as its location at the foot of a mountain. Royal
palaces were typically built according to a layout planned to
highlight the dignity and authority of its occupant, but the
layout of Changdeokgung was planned to make the most of the
characteristic geographical features of the skirt of Bugaksan
Mountain. The original palace buildings have been preserved
intact, including Donhwamun Gate, its main entrance,
Injeongjeon Hall; Seonjeongjeon Hall, and a beautiful
traditional garden to the rear of the main buildings. The palace
also contains Nakseonjae, a compound of exquisite traditional
buildings set up in the mid-19th century as a residence for
members of the royal family.

Jongmyo Shrine

Jongmyo, located in Hunjeong-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul, is the

royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It
was built to house eighty-three spirit tablets of the Joseon
Kings, their Queen Consorts, and direct ancestors of the
dynasty’s founder who were posthumously invested with royal
titles. As Joseon was founded according to Confucian ideology,
its rulers considered it very important to put Confucian
teachings into practice and sanctify the institutions where
ancestral memorial tablets were enshrined.
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The two main buildings at the Royal Shrine, The construction of the fortress and related facilities Automotive, Construction machinery
Jeongjeon Hall and Yeongnyeongjeon Hall exhibit a involved the use of scientific devices developed by the Material Handling equipment,
fine symmetry, and there are differences in the distinguished Confucian thinker and writer Jeong Yak- Agricultural machine – IRON CASTING
height of the raised platform, the height to the yong (1762- 1836), including the Geojunggi (type of
eaves and the roof top, and the thickness of the crane) and Nongno (pulley wheel) used to lift heavy
columns according to their status. The entire building materials such as stones.
sanctuary retains its original features, including the
two shrine halls which exhibit the unique
architectural style of the 16th century. Seasonal
memorial rites commemorating the life and
achievements of the royal ancestors of Joseon are
still performed at the shrine.

Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon

Located in today’s Jangan-gu of Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-

do Province, Hwaseong is a large fortress (its walls
extend for 5.7km) built in 1796 during the reign of
King Jeongjo (r. 1776-1800) of the Joseon Dynasty.
Construction of the fortress was begun after the
King moved the grave of his father, Crown Prince Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple
Sado, from Yangju in Gyeonggi-do Province to its
current location near the fortress. The fortification is Seokguram, located on the middle slopes of
elaborately and carefully designed to effectively Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-
perform its function of protecting the city enclosed do Province, is a Buddhist hermitage with an
within it. artificial stone cave built in 774 to serve as a dharma
hall.
The hall houses an image of seated Buddha surrounded by his
guardians and followers carved in relief, which is widely admired
as a great masterpiece. The cave faces east and is designed so
that the principal Buddha receives the first rays of the sun rising
from the East Sea on his head.

Completed the same year as Seokguram Grotto, Bulguksa

Temple consists of exquisite prayer halls and various
monuments, including two stone pagodas, Dabotap and
Seokgatap, standing in the front courtyard of the temple’s main
prayer hall, Daeungjeon. The two pagodas are widely regarded
as the finest extant Silla pagodas: the first is admired for its
elaborately carved details, the second for its delightfully simple
structure.

Dabotap, or the Pagoda of Abundant Treasures, is marked by a

unique structure built with elaborately carved granite blocks. It
also features on the face of the Korean 10 won coin. By contrast,
Seokgatap, or the Pagoda of Shakyamuni, is better known for its
delightfully simple structure which exhibits fine symmetry and
balance. The pagoda is now generally regarded as the archetype
of all the three-story stone pagodas built across Korea thereafter.
Among the other treasures preserved at the temple are the two
exquisite stone bridges, Cheongungyo (Blue Cloud Bridge) and
Baegungyo (White Cloud Bridge), leading to Daeungjeon, the
temple’s principal dharma hall. The bridges symbolize the
journey every Buddhist needs to make to reach the Pure Land of
Bliss.
Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) left behind a total of
fortyfour tombs of its Kings and their Queen Consorts,
most of which are located in and around the capital area
including the cities of Guri, Goyang and Namyangju in
Gyeonggi-do Province. Some of these Royal Tombs are
arranged in small groups in the Donggureung,
Seooreung, Seosamneung and Hongyureung. Of these,
forty tombs are registered as UNESCO World Heritage
Sites.
TRANSMISSION CASE
The Royal Tombs of Joseon are highly regarded as CLUTCH HOUSING
tangible heritage that reflect the values held by the
Korean people, which were drawn from Confucian
MIDDLE CASE
ideology and the feng shui tradition. These historical
remains are also valued highly for having been
preserved in their original condition for anywhere
from one to six hundred years.
Janggyeongpanjeon Depositories of Haeinsa Temple,
Hapcheon
The Printing Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana,
which was made during the Goryeo Period (918-1392),
are housed in two depositories specially made for
that purpose in 1488 at Haeinsa Temple. As the oldest
remaining buildings at the temple, the Tripitaka
depositories are marked by the uniquely scientific
and highly effective method of controlling ventilation
and moisture to ensure the safe storage of the age-
old woodblocks. The buildings were built side by side
at the highest point (about 700m above sea level) in
the precincts of Haeinsa Temple, which is located on
the mid-slope of Gayasan Mountain.
What makes these depositories so special is their
unique design which provides effective natural
ventilation by exploiting the wind blowing in from the
valley of Gayasan.
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Open lattice windows of different sizes are arranged in upper and
lower rows on both the front and rear walls of the depositories to
promote the optimum flow of air from the valley. Similarly, the floor,
which was built by ramming layers of charcoal, clay, sand, salt and
lime powder, also helps to control the humidity of the rooms.

Stone Warrior, Guardian of the Royal Tombs

Each of the royal tombs of Joseon consists of one or more

semispherical mounds protected with curb stones set around the
base, and with elaborately carved stone railings and stone animals,
including a lamb and a tiger in particular, representing meekness
and ferocity. In the front area there is a rectangular stone table that
was used for offering sacrifices to the spirits of the royalty buried
there, a tall octagonal stone pillar, a stone lantern, one or more pairs The defensive position of the fortress was reinforced by exploiting the rugged
of stone guardians, and civil and military officials, with their horses. topography of the mountain (average height: at least 480m). The perimeter of its
The mound is further protected by a low wall standing at the back wall is about 12.3km. According to a record dating from the Joseon Period, about
and on both sides. 4,000 people lived in the town built inside the fortress, which also served as a
temporary capital for the royal family and the military command to take refuge in
Namhansanseong Fortress during emergencies.

Namhansanseong Fortress, located about 25km southeast of Seoul,
underwent large-scale restructuring in 1626, during the reign of King
Injo of the Joseon Dynasty, to create a refuge for the King and his
people in the event of a national emergency. The foundations of
Jujangseong Fortress, built almost one thousand years earlier in 672,
during the reign of King Munmu of Unified Silla, served as the base
of the renovated structure.
Temporary palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Sajikdan Altar were built in the fortress in
1711 during the reign of King Sukjong of Joseon. The fortress is also a result of the
wide-ranging exchanges made and wars waged between Korea (Joseon), Japan
(Azuchi- Momoyama Period), and China (Ming and Qing) during the 16th-18th
centuries. The introduction of cannons from western countries brought many
changes to the weaponry inside the fortress and the way the fortress was built. The
fortress is a “living record” of the changes in the way fortresses were built during the
7th-19th centuries.
Baekje Historic Areas
GEAR BOX
Baekje, one of the three ancient kingdoms on the Korean
Peninsula, existed for 700 years from 18 BC to 660 AD. Baekje
Historic Areas comprise the eight cultural heritages located in
Gongju-si, Buyeo-gun, and Iksan-si.

They are the Gongsanseong Fortress and the Royal Tombs in

Songsan-ri in Gongjusi, Chungcheongnam-do Province; the
Archeological Site in Gwanbuk-ri, Busosanseong Fortress, the
Royal Tombs in Neungsan-ri, the Jeongnimsa Temple Site, and
the Naseong City Wall in Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnamdo
Province; and the Archaeological Site in Wanggung-ri and the
Mireuksa Temple Site in Iksan-si, Jeollabuk-do Province.

This archaeological property represents the historical

relationships among the East Asian ancient kingdoms of Korea,
China, and Japan from the 5th to the 7th centuries and the
resulting architectural development and spread of Buddhism.
The Buddhist temples, ancient tombs, architecture, and stone
pagodas are testament to the culture, religion, and aesthetics
of the Baekje Kingdom.

The active exchanges among the three ancient kingdoms are

well manifested in the history and culture of Baekje.
Memory of the World Register

Hunminjeongeum (The Proper Sounds for the Instruction of the People)

Hangeul is the name of the Korean writing system and alphabet, which consists of letters
inspired by the shapes formed by the human vocal organs during speech, making it very easy
to learn and use. Hangeul was promulgated in 1446 by King Sejong, who helped devise it and
named it Hunminjeongeum, or The Proper Sounds for the Instruction of the People. It was
also in that same year that he ordered his scholars to publish The Hunminjeongeum
haeryebon (Explanatory Edition) to provide detailed explanations of the purpose and guiding
principles of the new writing system.
One of these manuscripts is currently in the collection of the
Kansong Art Museum and was included in UNESCO’s Memory of
the World Register in 1997.
The invention of the Hunminjeongeum opened up a broad new
horizon for all the Korean people, even women and those in the
lowest social class, enabling them to learn to read and write and
express themselves fully. The Hunminjeongeum alphabet
originally consisted of 28 letters, but only 24 are used now. In
1989, UNESCO joined the Korean government to create the
UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize, which it awards to
organizations or individuals who display great merit and achieve
particularly effective results in contributing to the promotion of
literacy.
Joseon Wangjo Sillok: Annals of the Joseon Dynasty
The Joseon Dynasty left behind a vast collection of annual records of Joseon rulers and
their officials covering the 472 years from 1392 to 1863. The records, Joseon wangjo
sillok (Annals of the Joseon Dynasty), comprise 2,077 volumes and are stored at the
Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul National University.
The annals of each Joseon ruler were usually compiled after his death during the early
phase of his successor’s rule based on the daily accounts, called “historical drafts”
(sacho), made by historiographers. The annals are regarded as extremely valuable
historical resources as they contain detailed information about the politics, economy,
culture and other aspects of Joseon society.
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Once the annals had been compiled and placed in the “history depositories” (sago), they would not be opened to anyone except in special circumstances
where it was necessary to refer to past examples with regard to the formal conduct of important state ceremonies such as the memorial rites for royal
ancestors or the reception of foreign envoys.

Originally there were four history depositories, one in the Chunchugwan (Office of State Records) at the Royal Court, and three more in the main regional
administrative hubs in the south, namely, Chungju, Jeonju and Seongju. However, these were destroyed in 1592 when Japan invaded Korea, and the Joseon
Dynasty was compelled to build new depositories on some of the remotest mountains in the country, Myohyangsan, Taebaeksan, Odaesan and Manisan.

Seungjeongwon Ilgi: Diaries of the Royal Secretariat

This collection of documents contains the records of

the Joseon rulers’ public life and their interactions
with the bureaucracy; they were made on a daily
basis by the Seungjeongwon, or Royal Secretariat,
from the third month of 1623 to the eighth month of
1910. The records are collected in 3,243 volumes and
include the details of royal edicts, reports and
appeals from ministries and other government
agencies. The diaries are currently kept in the
Kyujanggak Institute for Korean Studies, Seoul
National University.

Ilseongnok: Daily Records of the Royal Court and Important Officials

This vast collection of daily records made by the Kings of the late Joseon Period (from 1760 to
1910) is compiled in a total of 2,329 volumes. The records provide vivid and detailed information
on the political situation in and around Korea and the ongoing cultural exchanges between east
and west from the 18th to the 20th century.
Uigwe: Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty

This collection of beautifully illustrated books contains official manuals recording the details of Court Ceremonies or events of national importance for the
purpose of future reference. The most frequently treated subjects in these books are Royal Weddings, the investiture of Queens and Crown Princes, State
and Royal Funerals, and the construction of Royal Tombs, although other state or royal occasions such as the “Royal Ploughing”, construction or renovation of
Palace buildings, are included. As for the latter, those published to mark the construction of Hwaseong Fortress and King Jeongjo’s formal visit to the new
walled city in the late 18th century are particularly famous. These publications were also stored in the history depositories, sadly resulting in the destruction
of early Joseon works by fire during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. The remaining 3,895 volumes of Uigwe were published after the war, some of
which were stolen by the French Army in 1866 and kept in the Bibliotheque nationale de France until 2011, when they were returned to Korea following an
agreement between the governments of Korea and France.
Printing Woodblocks of the Tripitaka Koreana and Miscellaneous
Buddhist Scriptures

The collection of Tripitaka woodblocks stored at Haeinsa Temple

(established 802) in Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnamdo Province was
made during the Goryeo Period (918-1392) under a national project
that started in 1236 and took fifteen years to complete. The collection
is generally known by the name Palman Daejanggyeong, literally “the
Tripitaka of eighty thousand woodblocks,” as it consists of 81, 258
blocks of wood.
The Tripitaka Koreana woodblocks were made by the people of
Goryeo who sought the Buddha’s magical power to repel the Mongol
forces that had invaded and devastated their country in the 13th
century. The Tripitaka Koreana is often compared with other Tripitaka
editions produced by the Song, Yuan and Ming Dynasties in China, and
has been highly praised for its richer and more complete content. The
process of manufacturing the woodblocks played an important role in
the development of printing and publication techniques in Korea.
Human Rights Documentary Heritage 1980:
Archives of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in Gwangju POWER PLANT PARTS – Heavy Fabrication
The May 18th Gwangju Uprising was a popular rebellion that
took place in the city of Gwangju from May 18 to 27 1980,
during which Gwangju’s citizens made a strong plea for
democracy in Korea and actively opposed the then military
dictatorship. The pro-democracy struggle in Gwangju ended
tragically but exerted a powerful influence on similar
democratic movements that spread across East Asia in the
1980s. This UNESCO inscription consists of the documents,
videos, photographs and other forms of records made about
the activities of Gwangju’s citizens during the movement, and
the subsequent process of compensation for the victims, as
collected by The May 18 Memorial Foundation, the National
Archives and Records Service, the National Assembly Library,
and various organizations in the USA.

Royal Ancestral Rite and Ritual Music

The Royal Ancestral Rite (Jongmyo Jerye) now held on the first
Sunday of May to honor the deceased Joseon Kings and their
Queen Consorts at the Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul remained one
of the most important state ceremonies after the
establishment of Joseon as a Confucian state in 1392. Designed
to maintain the social order and promote solidarity, the ritual
consists of performances of ceremonial orchestral music and
dances praising the civil and military achievements of the
Royal ancestors of Joseon.
This age-old Confucian ritual combining splendid
performances of music and dance is widely
admired not only for the preservation of original
features formed over 500 years ago, but also for
its unique syncretic or composite art form.
Pansori
Pansori is a genre of musical storytelling
performed by a vocalist and a single drummer in
which he or she combines singing (sori) with
gestures (ballim) and narrative (aniri) to present
an epic drama conceived from popular folk tales
and well known historic events. The art form was
established during the 18th century and has
generated enthusiastic performers and
audiences ever since.
Gangneung Danoje Festival
This summer festival held in and around
Gangneung, Gangwondo Province, for about 30
days from the fifth day of the fifth lunar month
to Dano Day on the fifth day of the fifth lunar
month, is one of Korea’s oldest folk festivals and
has been preserved more or less in its original
form since its emergence many centuries ago.
The festival starts with the traditional ritual of honoring the
mountain god of Daegwallyeong and continues with a great POWER TRAIN PARTS
variety of folk games, events and rituals during which prayers are DIFFER CARRIER / CASE ASSY
offered for a good harvest, the peace and prosperity of villages
and individual homes, and communal unity and solidarity.
The first event of the Danoje Festival is related to the preparation
of “divine drinks” (sinju) to be offered to gods and goddesses, thus
linking the human world with the divine world. This is followed by
a variety of festive events such as the Gwanno Mask Dance, a non-
verbal performance by masked players, swing riding, ssireum
(Korean wrestling), street performances by farmers’ bands,
changpo (iris) hair washing, and surichwi rice cake eating. Of these,
the changpo hair washing event is particularly widely practiced by
women who believe that the extract of changpo will give them
glossier hair and repel the evil spirits that are thought to bear
diseases.
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Namsadang Nori Steam Generator-Fabrication

Namsadang nori, generally performed by an itinerant

troupe of male performers, consisted of several distinct
parts including pungmul nori (music and dance),jultagi
(tightrope walking), daejeop dolligi (platespinning),
gamyeongeuk (mask theater) and kkokdugaksi noreum
(puppet theater). The performers also played
instruments instruments while they danced, such as the
Ganggangsullae barrel buk (drum), janggu (hourglass-shaped
drum), kkwaenggari (small metal gong), jing (large
This traditional event combining a circle dance with singing metal gong), and two wind instruments called napal
and folk games was performed by women around the coastal and taepyeongso.
areas of Jeollanam-do during traditional holidays such
as Chuseok (Harvest Moon Festival/Thanksgiving) and
the Daeboreum (the first full moon of the New Year on the
lunar calendar) in particular.

While today only the dance part is selected to be performed

by professional dancers, the original performance included
several different folk games such as Namsaengi
nori (Namsadang vagabond clowns’ play), deokseok
malgi (straw mat rolling) and gosari kkeokgi (bracken shoot
picking). The performers sing the Song of Ganggangsullae as
they dance, and the singing is done alternately by the lead
singer and the rest with the tempo of the song and dance
movements becoming faster and faster towards the end.
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Yeongsanjae, literally meaning “Rites of Vulture
Peak”, is a Buddhist ritual performed on the 49th
day after a person’s death to comfort his or her
spirit, and guide it to the Buddhist land of bliss.
The ritual, known to have been performed since
the Goryeo Period (918-1392), consists of solemn
Buddhist music and dance, a sermon on the
Buddha’s teachings, and a prayer recitation. While
it is an essential part of the Korean Buddhist
tradition conducted to guide both the living and
the dead to the realm of Buddhist truths and to
help them liberate themselves from all defilement
and suffering, it was sometimes performed for the
peace and prosperity of both the state and the
people.
Jeju Chilmeoridang Yeongdeunggut

This age-old shamanic ritual was at one time performed in almost all the
towns and villages in Jejudo, with worshippers praying for a good catch and
the safety of fishermen working at sea. According to the traditional folk belief
of Jejudo islanders the second lunar month is the month of Yeongdeung,
during which Grandma Yeongdeung, a wind deity, visits all the villages,
farming fields and homes across Jeju, bearing tidings about the harvest in the
oncoming autumn.
Taekkyeon
One of the surviving traditional martial arts developed in Korea, Taekkyeon,
which is quite different from Taekwondo, used to be known by several
different names such as Gakhui (“sport of legs”) and Bigaksul (“art of flying
legs”), although such names suggest that it is related with the movement of
kicking. Like most other martial arts in which weapons are not used,
Taekkyeon is aimed at improving one’s self-defence techniques and
promoting physical and mental health through the practice of orchestrated
dance-like bodily movements, using the feet and legs in particular.
Contestants are encouraged to focus more on defence than on offense, and
to throw the opponent to the ground using their hands and feet or jump up
and kick him in the face to win a match.
He is generally assisted by an eorit gwangdae (clown) on the
ground who responds to his words and movements with witty
remarks and comic actions intended to elicit an amused response
from the spectators. Tightrope walking was formally performed at
the Royal Court to celebrate special occasions such as the (Lunar)
New Year’s Day or to entertain special guests such as foreign
envoys. However the aspiration of Joseon’s rulers towards a more
austere lifestyle gradually pushed it toward villages and markets,
and it ultimately became an entertainment for the common people.
Whilst tightrope walking in other countries tends to focus on the
walking techniques alone, Korean tightrope walkers are interested
in songs and comedy as well as acrobatic stunts, thereby involving
the spectators more intimately in the performance.

Jultagi

In the traditional Korean art of jultagi (tightrope walking), a tightrope walker

performs a variety of acrobatic movements, as well as singing and comic
storytelling, as he walks along a tightrope.
Falconry
Korea has a long tradition of keeping and training falcons
and other raptors to seize quarry, such as wild pheasants
or hares. Archaeological and historical evidence show
that falconry on the Korean peninsula started several
thousand years ago and was widely practiced during the
Goryeo Period (918-1392) in particular. The sport was
more popular in the north than in the south, and was
conducted usually during the winter season when
farmers were free from farm work. Falconers would tie a
leather string around the ankle of their bird and an ID
tag and a bell to its tail. The Korean tradition was
inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible
Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010 along with those
preserved in eleven other countries around the world
including the Czech Republic, France, Mongolia, Spain,
and Syria.
Arirang
Arirang is the name of a folk song sung by Korean people since olden times. There are
many variations of the song, although the lyrics of their refrains have the words “arirang”
or “arari” in common. The song was sung for many different purposes such as to reduce
feelings of boredom during work, confess one’s true feelings to one’s beloved, pray to the
divine being for a happy and peaceful life, and to entertain people gathered together for a
celebration.
One element that has helped Arirang remain in the hearts of Korean people for so many
years is its form, which is designed to allow any singer to easily add their own words to
express their feelings. The importance of Arirang in the daily life of the Korean people is
succinctly described in an essay, Korean Vocal Music, written in 1896 by Homer B. Hulbert
(1863-1949), an American missionary and ardent supporter of Korean independence:
“The first and most conspicuous of this class is that popular ditty of seven hundred and
eighty-two verses, more or less, which goes under the euphonious title of A-ri-rang. To the
average Korean this one song holds the same place in music that rice does in his food?all
else is mere appendage. You hear it everywhere and at all times.
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The verses which are sung in connection with this chorus range through the
whole field of legend, folklore, lullabies, drinking songs, domestic life, travel
and love. To the Korean they are lyric, didactic and epic all rolled into one.
They are at once Mother Goose and Byron, Uncle Remus and Wordsworth.”
Kimjang: Making and Sharing Kimchi in Korea While Korea is now a modern, industrialized nation,
the ageold tradition of making kimchi is still
Kimjang is the activity of making kimchi that is maintained as a collective cultural activity
conducted all over Korea during late autumn as contributing to a shared sense of social identity and
part of the preparations to secure fresh, healthy solidarity among today’s Korean people. The
food for the winter season. Now gaining a tradition was registered by UNESCO on its
worldwide reputation as a representative Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Korean food, kimchi has always been one of the Heritage of Humanity on December 5, 2013.
key side dishes required to complete the
everyday meals eaten by Korean people since
olden times. That is why Kimjang has long been
an annual event of paramount importance for
entire families and communities across Korea.

The preparations for making kimchi for the winter

season follow a yearly cycle. In spring, households
procure a selection of seafood including shrimps and
anchovies in particular, which they salt and leave to
ferment until they are ready for use in the Kimjang
season. They then obtain fine-quality sun-dried sea
salt in summer and prepare red chili powder and the
main ingredients, kimchi cabbage and Korean white
radish, in autumn. Then, with winter approaching,
members of families and communities alike gather
together on a mutually agreed date to make kimchi
in sufficient quantities to sustain families with fresh
food through the long, harsh winter.
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Gugak

The term gugak, which literally means “national

music,” refers to traditional Korean music and
other related art forms including songs, dances
and ceremonial movements. The history of
music in Korea should be as long as Korean
history itself, but it was only in the early 15th
century, during the reign of King Sejong of the
Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), that Korean music
became a subject of serious study and was
developed into a system, resulting in the
creation of the oldest mensural notation system,
called jeongganbo, in Asia. King Sejong’s efforts
to reform the court music led not only to the
creation of Korea’s own notation system but also
to the composition of a special ritual music to be
performed during the Royal Ancestral Rite at the
Jongmyo Shrine—inscribed on UNESCO's
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Heritage of Humanity in 2001—and Yeomillak, or
“Joy of the People.” The term gugak was first
used by the Jangagwon, a government agency of
late Joseon responsible for music, to distinguish
traditional Korean music from foreign music.
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Traditional Korean music is typically classified into several types: the “legitimate music” (called jeongak or jeongga)
enjoyed by the royalty and aristocracy of Joseon; folk music including pansori, sanjo and japga; jeongjae (court
music and dance) performed for the King at celebratory state events; music and dance connected with shamanic
and Buddhist traditions such as salpuri, seungmu, and beompae; and poetic songs beloved of the literati elite such
as gagok and sijo. Of the numerous folk songs, Arirang—inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2012—is particularly cherished by the common people as there are
many variations with special lyrics and melodies devised to touch their hearts.

The Korean people have also developed a wide range of musical instruments. These traditional musical
instruments are generally divided into three categories: wind instruments such as the piri, daegeum,
danso and taepyeongso; stringed instruments such as the gayageum, geomungo, haegeum, ajaeng and bipa; and
percussion instruments such as the buk, janggu, pyeonjong, pyeongyeong, kkwaenggwari and jing.
Folk Dance

Korean people have inherited a great variety of folk dances such

as salpurichum (spiritual purification dance), gutchum (shamanic
ritual dance), taepyeongmu (dance of
peace), hallyangchum (idler’s dance), buchaechum (fan
dance), geommu (sword dance), and seungmu (monk’s dance).
Of these, talchum (mask dance) and pungmul nori (play with
musical instruments) are known for their satirical targeting of
the corrupt aristocracy of Joseon and their close connection
with rural communities, which had long been the bedrock of
Korean culture and tradition. Most performances are presented
in a marketplace or on the fields and involve drumming, dancing,
and singing.
Painting and Calligraphy

Painting has always been a major genre of Korean art since ancient times. The art of
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ancient Korea is represented by the tomb murals of Goguryeo (37 B.C. - 668 A.D.)
which contain valuable clues to the beliefs of the early Korean people about
humanity and the universe as well as to their artistic sensibilities and techniques.
The artists of Goryeo (918-1392) were interested in capturing Buddhist icons and
bequeathed some great masterpieces, while the literati elite of Joseon was more
attracted to the symbolism of plants and animals, such as the Four Noble Lords
(Sagunja, namely, the orchid, chrysanthemum, bamboo, and plum tree) and the Ten
Creatures of Longevity (Sipjangsaeng), as well as idealized landscapes.

Korea in the 18th century saw the arrival of two great artists, Kim Hong-do and Sin
Yun-bok, both of whom developed a passionate interest in depicting the daily
activities of ordinary people in their work. Kim Hong-do preferred depicting a
kaleidoscope of people in various situations and scenes of everyday life, whereas Sin
Yun-bok, for his part, devoted his efforts to capturing erotic moments in works that
were surprisingly voyeuristic for the period.

Calligraphy, which developed in Korea under the influence of China, is the art of
handwriting in which the beauty of the lines and forms of characters and the energy
contained in brush strokes and subtle shades of ink are appreciated. While
calligraphy is an independent genre of art, it has been closely related with ink and
wash painting since these forms use similar techniques and the tools commonly
called the “four friends of the study” (i.e. paper, brush, ink stick and ink stone).
Korea has produced an abundance of master calligraphers of whom Kim Jeong-hui
(1786-1856) is particularly famous for developing his own style, which is known as
Chusache or Chusa Style (Chusa was his pen name). His calligraphic works fascinated
even the Chinese masters of his time and are still widely admired for their
remarkably modern artistic beauty.
Pottery

Korean pottery, which nowadays attracts the highest praise from

international collectors, is typically divided into three
groups: Cheongja (blue-green celadon), Buncheong (slip-coated
stoneware), and Baekja (white porcelain). Celadon refers to Korean
stoneware which underwent major development in the hands of Goryeo
potters some 700 to 1,000 years ago. Celadon pottery is marked by an
attractive jade blue surface and the unique Korean inlay technique used to
decorate it. Gangjin of Jeollanam-do and Buan of Jeollabuk-do were its
two main producers during the Goryeo Period (918-1392). White porcelain
ware represents the ceramic art of the Joseon Period (1392-1910).

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While some of these porcelain wares display a milky white surface,
many are decorated with a great variety of designs painted in oxidized
iron, copper, or the priceless cobalt blue pigment imported from Persia
via China. The Royal Court of Joseon ran its own kilns in Gwangju,
Gyeonggi-do, producing products of the very highest quality. The
advanced techniques used in the production of white porcelain wares
were introduced to Japan by Joseon potters kidnapped during the
Imjin Waeran (Japanese Invasion of Korea, 1592-1598). The third main
group of Korean pottery, Buncheong, was made by Goryeo potters
after the fall of their Kingdom in 1392. This type of pottery is
characterized by its slip-coated surface and delightfully simple
decorative designs created using several different techniques.
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Handicrafts

In the past Korean craftsmen and women developed a wide range of techniques to produce the items they
needed at home. They made pieces of wooden furniture such as wardrobes, cabinets and tables marked by a
keen eye for balance and symmetry, and wove beautiful baskets, boxes and mats with bamboo, wisteria or
lespedeza. They used Korean mulberry paper to make masks, dolls and ceremonial ornaments, and decorated
diverse household objects with black and red lacquer harvested from nature. Later they developed the art of
using beautifully dyed oxhorn strips, and iridescent mother-of-pearl and abalone shell to decorate furniture.
Embroidery, decorative knot making (maedeup) and natural dyeing were also important elements of traditional
Korean arts and crafts, which were widely exploited to make attractive garments, household objects and
personal fashion ornaments.
Recreation in nature - Korea

Jirisan Mountain

The highest and largest mountain in mainland South Korea, Jirisan Mountain consists of
numerous scenic peaks, including its highest Cheonwangbong Peak (1,915m), Nogodan and
Banyabong Peaks, and ridges and valleys extending for 40km from east to west. The mountain
borders three provinces, Jeollanam-do, Jeollabuk-do and Gyeongsangnam-do, and its forests
account for about 20% of all forestry in Korea. It was designated as Korea’s first National Park in
1967.

Jirisan Mountain is located at the southern end of the Baekdu Daegan, a great mountain range
that forms the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, running down from Baekdusan Mountain in
the northern most part of the peninsula to characterize geographical features of the south. The
mountain has been widely admired for its majestic appearance and dense forests providing
natural habitats for rare animal and plant species such as the Siberian musk deer, Korean goral,
Asian birch, and the Royal Azalea.
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Seoraksan Mountain

South Korea’s third highest mountain after Hallasan Mountain and Jirisan Mountain,
Seoraksan Mountain is located in the middle of the Baekdu Daegan, a great mountain
range forming the backbone of the Korean Peninsula, with its tallest peak Daecheongbong
(1,708m) overlooking Korea’s eastern coast. The mountain is characterized by rocky peaks
and cliffs displaying grotesque shapes and deep valleys containing pools of crystal clear
water which have led to it being compared with Geumgangsan Mountain, or the
“Diamond Mountain” in the North, which has long been admired as Korea’s number one
scenic mountain.
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The mountain covers a vast area on the mid-eastern part of the Korean Peninsula which is divided into three areas, namely, Oeseorak (Outer Snowy
Mountain) in the east of Daecheongbong Peak, Naeseorak (Inner Snowy Mountain) in the west, and Namseorak (Southern Snowy Mountain), which
contains the famous mineral spring called Osaek Mineral Springs in the south. The mountain also contains the source of the Namdaecheon Stream,
which flows through the Yangyang area into the East Sea, and the Bukhangang and Soyanggang Rivers, which flow westwards to form the Hangang River
which cuts across Seoul.
Seoraksan Mountain provides a safe haven for many native or endangered species MEDIUM/LARGE IRON CASTING PARTS
such as the Manchurian trout, Korean minnow, diamond bluebell (geumgang
chorong), and edelweiss. The mountain was designated as a National Park in 1970
and registered on the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 1982. It
is also home to many historic, cultural and natural heritage including Buddhist
temples such as Baekdamsa, Sinheungsa and Bongjeongam, which is one of the
five temples enshrining the relics of Shakyamuni, the historical Buddha,
Heundeulbawi Rock, and Ulsanbawi Rock , an 873-meter-tall rocky peak of majestic
appearance.

Seoraksan Mountain is famous for the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes created

by its mountain peaks, deep valleys, stunning rock formations, and historic
Buddhist temples which draw millions of hikers from all across the country every
year. Meanwhile, in Seorak-dong, a tourist town located on the foot of the
mountain containing an entrance to it, there is a fine network of accommodations
and recreational facilities that form a convenient environment for tourists and
hikers. Tourism in Seoraksan Mountain is typically connected with the presence of
Goseong Unification Observatory, which is located close to the DMZ on the east
coast.

Namsan Mountain and Bukhansan Mountain

Namsan Mountain, a 262-meter-tall mountain standing in the heart of Seoul, is

home to a number of attractive walking trails appreciated by the citizens of Seoul
for hundreds of years. The mountain is dense with trees that provide an
abundance of fresh air and flowers all year round.
By walking along trails, it usually takes about 1 hour to reach the summit via any of MEDIUM/LARGE IRON CASTING PARTS
the paths. Atop the mountain sits Namsan Seoul Tower (or the N Seoul Tower) and
an octagonal pavilion. There is also a sign that denotes the “Geographical Center of
Seoul.” Visitors can also take environmentallyfriendly buses or cable cars to get to
the top. As well as a historic beacon fire station used for long-distance
communications during the Joseon Period (1392-1910). At the foot of the mountain
there are several cultural institutions such as the National Theater of Korea, Seoul
Municipal Library, and Namsangol Hanok Village.

The Bukhansan National Park on the northern part of Seoul also provides popular
venues for various outdoor activities, hiking and rock climbing in particular.
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Rivers of Korea

Two large watercourses originating from the mid-eastern mountainous region of the Korean Peninsula
merge together to become the Hangang, or the Hangang River, which passes through Seoul before
flowing into the West Sea . The rivers have provided water for all the fields and factories in and
outside the capital area and drinking water for many cities within it including Seoul. The rivers are
installed with multiple dams including those for flood control and generating power.

The longest river on the Korean Peninsula is the Nakdonggang River which cuts a 520km-long course
across Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongsangnam-do Province before flowing into the South
Sea. Its estuary contains a large delta called Eulsukdo where reeds grow densely, forming Asia’s largest
bird sanctuary. Other major rivers in Korea include the Geumgang and Yeongsangang Rivers which
provide water for Korea’s largest granary in the southwest, and the Imjingang, Mangyeonggang and
Seomjingang Rivers, which also constitute important sources of water for the rest of Korea
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Jejudo Island

Jejudo(do is Korean for island), Korea’s largest island (approx. 73km from east to west, 31km
from south to north), lies in the Korean Strait, southwest of the Korean mainland. The oval-
shaped island maintains a rich cultural heritage that is distinctly different from that of the
mainland. It is also the only province of Korea where mandarin oranges are grown in natural
conditions, providing a great source of income for many households since the 1960s. It was an
extremely popular honeymoon destination among mainland Koreans during the 1970s and
1980s, and has since grown into one of Korea’s top tourist attractions, drawing hundreds of
thousands of tourists from neighboring countries including Japan and China. In 2006, the Korean
government designated the island as Jeju Special Self-Governing Province in an effort to turn it
into a Free Trade Zone. It is now a very popular venue for important international gatherings
including summit meetings.

Jejudo was formed by a series of volcanic eruptions and is rich with the distinctive features of
volcanic topography including 368 oreum (parasitic cones) and about 160 lava tubes. This
unique natural heritage led to the island’s inclusion on the UNESCO’s World Network of
Biosphere Reserves in 2002, World Heritage Sites in 2007, and Global Geoparks Network in 2010.
The worldwide recognition of Jejudo as a global natural heritage is expected to further promote
the value of the island as a tourist destination and as one of Korea’s key environmental assets.

The Culture of Jeju Haenyeo (Women Divers) was inscribed on the Representative List of the
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2016. Jejudo Island is indeed globally
recognized not only as a popular tourist destination but also as an “island of environmental and
cultural treasures.”
Hallasan Mountain, a dormant volcano, soars upwards from the center of Jejudo to a height of 1,950 meters,
making it the highest mountain in South Korea. The mountain is home to over 1,800 species of alpine plants Stainless vacuum chamber
that select their habitats according to altitude and exhibits great diversity of vegetation. The mountain
largely consists of basalt, and slopes steeply in the south and more gently in the north. There is a crater lake,
Baengnokdam, at the summit.

Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone, situated at the eastern tip of Jejudo, is probably the most popular tourist
attraction on the island. This 182-metertall volcanic peak is said to resemble a huge amphitheater with a
deep, bowllike center filled with reeds and rimmed with rocky cliffs. Many visitors also compare this popular
sunrise celebration venue, which is now designated as a Natural Monument, with a heavily fortified,
impregnable castle or a tall, full-circle tiara.

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Other key attractions reflecting the natural wonders of Jeju include Yongcheondonggul Cave, TURBO COMPRESSOR PARTS
located in Woljeong-ri of Gujwa-eup, which exhibits a unique combination of the characteristic
features of both lime caves and lava tubes, the lime caves in Hyeopjae and Pyoseon, and the
Gotjawal forests which formed on the rocky areas thrown up during a volcanic eruption. These
forests provide natural habitats for rare plants, some of which are suited to cold climates while
others are more typical of tropical or subtropical areas. These untouched, densely wooded
forests are often referred to as the “lungs of Jeju.”

The Jungmun Tourist Complex located on the southern coast in Seogwipo boasts many
fascinating places and facilities for a variety of outdoor activities, including swimming and
sunbathing, golfing, horse riding and hunting, world-class hotels, and enchanting natural
attractions such as the three-tier waterfalls of Cheonjeyeon and coastal columnar jointing. A
new attraction was added to the already long list recently when one of Asia’s largest aquariums,
Aqua Planet, was opened in July 2012 at Seopjikoji Beach in Seongsan-eup.
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One of the island’s main attractions, the recently created Jeju Olle Trail, comprises a set of
nature trails along the coast that lead hikers to fascinating views of Jeju, old villages and
fields enclosed or separated by basalt stone walls, coastal seas where elderly women divers
(haenyeo, “sea women”) harvest seafood beneath the sea, and waves of wind rolling
through fields of long grass (Jeju has been called Samdado, literally, the “island of three
abundances”, namely, stones, women, and wind).

Jejudo is famous for its many special farming and marine products of which the “prickly
palm cactus” (Opuntia ficusindica), also known as baengnyeoncho (hundred-year plant),
has recently amazed many scientists of the world for its extraordinary beneficial effects on
human health. Dol hareubang, the iconic grandfather statues carved from porous basalt
(volcanic rocks), are also popular souvenirs. For some Korean tourists, Jeju is significant in
that it has jurisdiction over the southernmost part of the Korean territory, a tiny island
called Marado located about 10km off its southwestern coast, and Ieodo, a submerged rock
4.6 meters below sea level located 149km southwest of Marado, the location of the Ieodo
Ocean Research Station.
Ulleungdo and Dokdo TURBO COMPRESSOR PARTS
Located about 130km east of the Korean Peninsula, Ulleungdo is a volcanic island of
about 72km2 that is rimmed with steep rocky cliffs and has a basin (called Nari Basin) on
the top. It is historically connected with a group of rocky islets called Dokdo situated
87.4km to its southeast, thus forming the easternmost part of the Korean territory. Now
guarded by the Dokdo Coast Guard, Dokdo consists of two large rocky islets and eighty-
nine small rocks, and is home to about seventy plant species, although most of the islets
are barren. It was designated as the Dokdo Seabird Breeding Area and Natural
Monument No. 336 in 1982 and then as the Dokdo Protection Area in 1999.
 GAS TURBINE PARTS

Hallyeosudo (Hallyeohaesang National Marine Park)

The area of coastal seas ranging from Yeosu in Jeollanam-do Province to Hansando in
Gyeongsangnam-do Province has long been praised for its breathtakingly beautiful seascapes
characterized by sparkling blue seas, islands of all sizes, fantastically-shaped rocky cliffs, and dramatic
coastlines. The area is also famous as the habitat of diverse marine species, and became Korea’s first
national marine park in 1968.

Yeosu, one of Korea’s leading industrial cities and host of the World Expo in 2012, contains some of
the most popular tourist attractions in the national marine park such as Odongdo, a tiny islet covered
with camellia trees, beautiful beaches, and historic sites related with the victories of the Joseon navy,
under the leadership of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, against the Japanese forces that invaded Korea in 1592. A
new attraction was added in February 2013 with the opening of Yi Sun-sin Bridge connecting two of
the largest industrial cities in the area, Yeosu and Gwangyang.
Namiseom Island SMALL GEARS
Namiseom Island - located 3.8km south of Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province, in
the middle of a large artificial lake created by Cheongpyeong Dam, built in 1943 - has
become a very popular tourist attraction among Hallyu (Korean Wave) fans across Asia
thanks to the huge success of the TV series Winter Sonata, parts of which were filmed
here. The island is dense with trees including Korean nut pine, dawn redwood, white
birch and gingko, creating a number of romantic nature trails. In addition to walking,
the island offers visitors places and facilities for various indoor and outdoor activities
including cycling courses, art galleries, museums, craft workshops, bungalows and
campsites.
UNDER GROUND MINING VEHICLE FRAME
Korean Demilitarized Zone
POWER TRAIN PARTS
The cessation of the Korean War in 1953, following the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement,
led to the creation of the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) and the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),
which is 250km long and approximately 4km wide, i.e. 2km on the South’s side and another 2km on
the North’s. On the western part of the DMZ there is a farming village called Daeseongdong, better
known as “Freedom Village” among South Koreans.

Civilian access to the DMZ is normally restricted, but allowed for those who receive a permit issued
by the military. The same applies to foreign tourists. The prohibition of public access to the DMZ for
the last 60 years has helped maintain the environment in pristine condition, a quality for which in
recent times it has attracted the interest of scientists and conservationists the world over.
Ojingeo deop bap[Spicy Stir-Fried Squid with Rice]
- A Sweet and Spicy Low-fat Dish
At restaurants, Jeyuk-deopbap (spicy
sautéed pork with rice) is the favored
one-dish rice meal for hungry men.
LARGE IRON CASTING
But most women who want to watch their
figures will opt for Ojingeo-deopbap (spicy
sautéed squid with rice). This is because
Ojingeo-deopbap is filling yet surprisingly
low in calories.
Cabbage and Squid, a Perfect
Combination
Compared to red meat, squid is richer in
proteins but lower in calories. Ojingeo-
deopbap, in addition, is Ph-balanced,
because it combines squid, an acidic food,
with alkaline vegetables such as cabbage,
onions and carrots. Cabbage is an
additional boon, because it is also low-cal
and rich in dietary fiber. With the addition
of hot pepper powder and Gochujang the
effect is doubled, because the abundant
capsaicin in red pepper helps break down
fat. Ojingeodeopbap has every reason to
be loved by people trying to stay in shape.
Osam-bulgogi MEDIUM SIZE
GREEN SAND MOLDING
For those who are torn between healthy squid and satisfying pork, there is a perfect
solution called Osam-bulgogi. -IRON CASTING
SIZE : 1400*900*600 (100 – 400 KG)
It is a dish combining squid and pork belly slices which is stir-fried in a spicy sauce.
Koreans commonly face the ‘Jajangmyeon - Jjamppong dilemma’ where one must
choose between black bean noodles or spicy soup noodles at a Chinese restaurant.

The same dilemma arises with squid and pork, and Osam-bulgogi solves this problem.
It is also good served over steamed rice.

Red Pepper Tea for a Healthy diet

Making a dish with generous addition of red pepper lowers the total calories by 10 to
20 percent.

Thus, red pepper tea is also an effective diet tea. After steeping barley, green or black
tea in the normal fashion, add a couple of dried red peppers and boil for
approximately three more minutes.

It can be stored cool in the refrigerator and drunk like water. It stays fresh for several
days.
Bulgogi deop bap[Bulgogi with Rice] -
Bulgogi for the Single Diner
Topping steamed rice with Bulgogi
(grilled marinated beef) gives you
Bulgogi-deopbap. Similar to the
Japanese Donburi, Bulgogi-deopbap is
the solution for single diners who don’t
want the fuss of table-top grilling. It is a
convenient dish and very popular among
busy urbanites
An Accessible and Convenient Version of HEAVY FABRICATION
Bulgogi Parts of Construction machinery & Mining
equipment, Material Handling,
In the old days, meat was so precious that
it was only served at banquets or on
special occasions. This idea still remains in
modern day Korea where the minimum
order of Bulgogi or pork belly is for two -
unless it is an extra order. Bulgogi-
deopbap broke this pre-conceived notion
and made Bulgogi a more accessible dish
served in neighborhood restaurants or
food stands, as well as a convenient dish
for single and/or busy diners.
Reinvented: Bassak-bulgogi-deopbap
Bulgogi-deopbap has a juicy sauce that
can be mixed with rice. But mixing at the
table can become messy. Bassak-bulgogi-
deopbap solves this problem by draining
the juice from the cooked Bulgogi, stir-
frying the rice in it, and serving the two
together. This dry Bulgogi is also good for
picnic lunchboxes or for making Bulgogi
sandwiches. Skewered Bassak-bulgogi is
also great for dinner parties. DONGHAE MACHINERY
www.donghae.co.kr

Kongnamul guk bap[Bean Sprout Soup with
Rice] - A Soothing Soup for the Morning After
Kongnamul-guk (soybean sprout soup) MINING EQUIPMENT
is the first soup the novice cook learns Drum, Drum-end, Swing Rack, Rack segment,
to make. It is also the easiest dish for Roller, Bush, Rail, Knuckle, Sheave, Lip plate
singles to make. Water, soybean
sprouts, salt and scallion are all that is
needed. This soup is simple to cook
but tricky to get it to taste exactly right.
This clean, mild and refreshing soup is
the best breakfast on a morning
following a wild night on the town.
Mild and Refreshing Soup
Mung bean sprouts are widely used in
Japan and many Southeast Asian
countries, but soybean sprouts are
only found in Korea. It is well-known
that vitamin C, which soy bean lacks, is
abundant in the sprouts. One plate of
soybean sprouts contains half the
recommended daily intake of vitamin
C. Soybean sprouts are also rich in
asparaginic acid, a type of amino acid,
which helps break down alcohol
(alcoholysis).
Jeonju is famous for its Kongnamul-
guk soup, because, the city’s water is SEOJIN MECHANICS
exceptionally clean and fresh.
www.e-sjp.com
Bulgogi-deopbap Recipe SMALL/MEDIUM IRON CASTING PARTS
Bulgogi-deopbap is surprisingly easy to prepare. All
you needed is sliced beef, onions, and rice. First,
prepare the marinade with 5T soy sauce, 1T sugar,
1T malt syrup (Mulyeot) or honey, 1/2t crushed
roasted sesame seeds, and 1t sesame oil. Mix the
marinade with 400g beef and 1/2 onion, both
thinly sliced, and let marinate for 30 min. Cook the
meat adding 1C water, and pour over a bed of
cooked rice.
 Daegu Dongseong-ro Street
SMALL ENGINE PARTS

Dongseong-ro Street is the epicenter of youth culture in Daegu. It is the central

business district, stretching 900 meters from Daegu Station Intersection. The
road was built in 1907 at the site of the old eastern wall of Daegueupseong
Walled Town. The street can be further divided into themed sections, such as
Gyo-dong Jewelry Street, Tteokbokki Alley, Handbag Alley, Night Market Alley,
and more. In 2009, the area was designated as the nation's first Public
Transportation Exclusive Zone.
Nari Farm LARGE IRON CASTING
PROCESS

Nari Farm has the largest globe amaranth colony in the nation. From September to October,
visitors can see various autumn flowers bloom providing peace and calmness.
Dolsandaegyo Bridge LARGE IRON CASTING
PROCESS

Dolsandaegyo Bridge in Yeosu connects Dolsan Island to the mainland, and is a

representative attraction of the city, lit up in many colored lights at night. The island of
Dolsan is said to be a fortress in the ocean, and protected the nation from invaders and
pirates during the Joseon dynasty. Construction on the bridge began in 1980 and was
completed in 1984, with Dolsan Park being founded on the hilltop above the bridge in
celebration of the bridge opening.
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 Renewable and green industries expected to blossom in Biden’s era Hot Gas Casing
for Nuclear power plants
Major businesses in Korea are paying close attention to the economic policy that U.S.
president-elect Joe Biden would adopt after taking office. Green industries such as
solar and wind power and batteries for electric vehicles would have a growth
momentum. The U.S. is Korea’s main market which accounts for 90 percent of its
solar power cell exports and the world’s second largest EV market. But traditional
energy industries such as the petrochemical industry are projected to have difficulties
in growing further. Medium- and long-term projections on the semiconductor industry
are divided based on different scenarios of the U.S.-China trade conflicts.

‘ Renewable energy and green industries are likely to benefit the most. Biden promised
to set up 500 million solar panels and improve energy efficiency of four million
buildings and two million houses over the course of four years. Korea’s green power
businesses are showing an interest to his pledge to eliminate carbon emission from
electricity generation by 2035 by investing two trillion dollars over his four-year term.

This is why many believe businesses with large shares in the U.S. domestic and
industrial solar power market such as Hanwha Q Cells and LG Electronics would -Material: Stainless steel316
directly and indirectly benefit from this. Hanwha Q Cells in particular had the largest -Main Customer: Doosan Heavy Industries &
share in the domestic and commercial solar power module market in the U.S. in the Construction
first half of this year. -Parts related to nuclear power plants
-Due to the characteristics of specialmaterial for
But traditional energy industries such as the petroleum industry or petrochemical nuclear power plants,itrequires high-
industry, which is a large carbon emitter, are likely to shrink. “Some say that we have level3Dprecision processingwith tight tolerance.
to plan ahead because Biden said he may impose new environment tariffs,” said an
insider of the petrochemical industry.
 Korea’s battery industry is moving fast as well. Biden pledged to
accelerate wide adoption of electric vehicles, battery R&D and
production. LG Chem has a battery production plant in Ohio and
Michigan, and SK Innovation is building a factory in Georgia.
Anticipations for Korea’s pharmaceutical and bio-pharmaceutical
industries are growing as well, after Biden said he would expand
the “Obama Care,” which former President Barack Obama
created during his term as he pledged to encourage prescription
of generic drugs.
Doosan Infracore reaches 200,000 mark for
excavator production in China
Doosan Infracore announced on Tuesday that the company’s number of
excavators produced in China surpassed 200,000 units. It is a record
reached in 26 years since the company first entered the Chinese market
in October 1994.
The accumulated production record of 200,000 units is the first
among foreign construction machinery producers in China. Doosan
Infracore has 22.8 percent of market share in the Chinese excavator
market, excluding domestic companies, as of the third quarter this
year. The South Korean company is competing against American
company Caterpillar Inc. for the No. 1 spot in the sector.
Doosan Infracore sold over 15,000 units of construction machinery
last year in China. Despite the market slowdown due to COVID-19, the
company has sold 14,348 units for the first three quarters of this
year, which is comparable to its sales last year. Doosan Infracore will
continue to launch new products and specialty equipment in line with
the growth trend of the Chinese excavator market.

Doosan Infracore whose plants are located in Yantai in China reached

the 5,000 mark for the accumulated production of excavators in 2001.
The Chinese market was dominated by Japanese construction
machinery producers at the time, but the South Korean company grew
to secure the largest market share as a foreign company in the country’s
construction machinery sector since the 2000s by engaging in
aggressive marketing tactics and launching new products. The
company’s annual production of excavators surpassed 10,000 units in
the mid-2000s and 20,000 units in 2010.
 FDI in Korea
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in South Korea has continuously grown
since 2001.
Reported amount of FDI has continued to reach around USD 20 billion
every year since 2015, maintaining its strong upward momentum.

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Korea

The recent rise in foreign direct investment is attributed to growing

capital inflow from investors in emerging countries including China and
Middle Eastern nations through the Korea-China FTA, summit diplomacy,
and other policy measures to reinforce economic cooperation.
Increased investment in service sectors such as logistics and cultural
contents is another driving force behind the rising FDI in Korea. In
recent years, global companies are increasingly establishing
headquarters and R&D centers in Korea, while expanding investment
into higher value–added businesses like advanced materials.

Foreign-invested companies in Korea

Around 16,000 foreign companies are doing businesses in Korea in a

variety of fields including finance, technology, motor vehicles and
automotive parts, and medical service. Among them, 246 companies are
Fortune 500 Global Enterprises.
TRANSPORTATION in KOREA

TRAIN

TThere are three types of trains based on travel

speed: KTX, Saemaeul, and Mugunghwa. KTX, the
fastest, travels between Seoul and Busan in about 2
hours and 50 minutes, while Saemaeul takes 4 hours
and 30 minutes, and Mugunghwa about 5 hours and
30 minutes for the same distance. For further
information on stations and fare, check the KORAIL
Website (www.korail.com).
Boarding the train
From 15 minutes before train departure, one can check his/her train from the
announcement and electric signboard (For trains in the process of boarding, red lights
flicker at the upper right hand of the electric signboard). After passing the gate, go to
the platform number mentioned in the electric signboard.
Express bus
Express buses are divided into regular and deluxe express buses depending on
the number of seats and services.
For reservation, please visit the Express Bus Lines Association
(www.kobus.co.kr),
Terminal Association ( www.busterminal.or.kr) and each website of the bus
terminals.
You must check the terminal location in advance as the terminal locations can
differ depending on the destination.
Bus terminals include Seoul Express Bus Terminal, Central City Bus Terminal,
East Seoul Express Bus Terminal and Nambu Bus Terminal.
ALUMINUM CASTING
Subway ALUMINUM CASTING
The subway service is available in the Metropolitan Seoul region, Busan,
Daegu, Gwangju and Daejeon. Sand / Mold molding
The service is similar in all of these cities, but the price of a one-trip ticket
varies slightly depending on the city.
Seoul
One-time transportation card
After selecting a destination, insert a 500-won deposit and service fare into
the ticket machine [called a One-time ticket sales/Transportation Card
Charger], and retrieve a ticket issued by the machine. If you return the one-
time ticket to the deposit refund device, you will receive the deposit.
Busan
Ordinary tickets and term passes
Purchase both ordinary tickets and term passes from an automatic ticketing
machine. Ordinary tickets may be one-way or return tickets. Select route or
line number shown on the screen as the fare varies depending on the travel
distance. Press the [daily tickets] button to purchase a daily service ticket.
Term passes include one-day, seven-day and one-month passes.
Gwangju
One-time ticket
A one-time ticket can be used within two hours of ticketing.
Daejeon
Token-type ordinary ticket
Daegu
Token-type ordinary ticket (One-way)
Purchase a token-type ordinary ticket at the ticket machine and return it
after usage. The fare is the same for all stations.
Taxi

International taxi
Officially designated by Seoul City Government, the foreigner taxi
service is quick and convenient to use for foreign visitors to Seoul and
expatriates residing in Seoul.
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Transportation cards
ALUMINUM CASTING
One card allows you access to all forms of public transportation throughout Sand / Mold molding
Korea.

T-money (prepaid transportation cards)

The T-Money card is a non-contact smart card. Its embedded CPU computes
the user's transportation service fares based on the distance travelled, unlike
the existing memory card. This card can be easily purchased or refilled and
may be used for all modes of public transportation or related facilities. This
card comes in many different forms and styles such as cell phone charms,
wrist watches and character goods. Don't forget to top up the balance before
it is totally exhausted. Note that maintaining a certain balance is advisable as
transfer discounts will not apply if the T-Money card does not have a sufficient
balance.

Post-paid transportation cards

While the T-Money card is basically a pre-charged or prepaid card,

transportation fees can be charged directly to your credit card statement by
adding a post-paid transportation card function to your credit card. Note that
the post-paid transportation card function can only be used when added to
credit cards. The regular T-Money card is handy for transportations service
users who prefer prepaid services.
 ALUMINUM CASTING
Immigration

Visa
Foreigners need visas to enter Korea. Korea regards a visa as the consul’s
recommendation of entry for the entry permission of a foreigner. The immigrations
office personnel at the airport can refuse the entry of a foreigner if he decides that the
foreigner does not meet the requirements for entry permission even if the foreigner
holds a visa.

Visa types
•Single visa: A foreigner can enter Korea only once within the effective period. (Effective
period: 3 months from the issuance date)
•Multiple visa: A foreigner can enter Korean more than twice within the effective period.

Stay in Korea
•Short-term stay: 90 days or less
•Long-term stay: 91 days or more
※ People with long-term stay status shall perform alien registration within 90 days of
the entry date.

Scope of foreigners’ activities

A foreigner may reside in Korea only within the scope of his/her status sojourn and
sojourn period, and is not permitted to engage in political activities unless otherwise
prescribed by law. A foreigner wishing to be employed during his/her stay in Korea
should hold a sojourn status that allows employment, and he/she should not work at a
place other than his/her designated place of work.

A foreigner wishing to change or add his/her place of work within the
scope of his/her status of sojourn should obtain permission from the
Minister of Justice in advance. However, foreigners with professional
knowledge, techniques or skills as prescribed by Presidential Decree
shall report the change or addition of place of work to the Minister of
Justice within 15 days of the date of such change or addition.
Naturalization
A foreigner who is not a Korean citizen may obtain Korean
nationality with the Minister of Justice’s permission of naturalization.
Naturalization is divided into general naturalization, simplified
naturalization and special naturalization.

Employment in Korea
The following sojourn statuses allow employment activities.
•Short-term employment (C-4), professorship (E-1), foreign language
instruction (E-2), research (E-3), technology transfer (E-4), professional
employment (E-5), arts and performances (E-6), special occupation (E-
7), non-professional employment (E-9), vessel crew (E-10), and
working visit (H-2)
※ These sojourn statuses of residence (certain visa types under the F-
2 category) and spouse of a Korean national (F-6) do not restrict
employment activities.
※ Permanent residence (F-5) status does not restrict employment
activities except for simple labor and activities that negatively affect
public morals or disrupt social order.

Permission of activities outside the current status of sojourn

Where a foreigner, in addition to activities permitted under his/her
status of sojourn, intends to engage in activities that are permitted
under a different status of sojourn, he/she should obtain permission
from the Minister of Justice in advance. However, if the new activit is
his/her main activity, he/she should obtain permission for change of
sojourn status.
 NONFERROUS
CENTRIFUGAL CASTING

What is the Immigration Priority Card?

Immigration Priority Card holders can use the fast-track lane (special passage for airline crew
and diplomats) at the airport.
HORIZONTAL CENTRIFUGAL CASTING
The card is issued by KOTRA, which will accept applications from eligible applicants such as
MAX D800 * L 4,000
foreign investors.
VERTICAL CENTRIFUGAL CASTING
MAX D 3,000 * L 300
Eligibility
Any person who meets one of the following conditions can qualify
for an Immigration Priority Card
•The employees and executives of overseas parent companies or Asia
headquarters of foreign-invested companies that meet the following
foreign direct investment (FDI) amount requirements (declared
amount)*
•The executives and employees of overseas parent companies or
Asia headquarters of foreign-invested companies with 100 or
more full-time employees
•The executives and employees of foreign economic
organizations in Korea
•Members of investment delegations invited to Korea by central
and local government agencies
* The Immigration Priority Card is valid for three years starting
from the date of issuance. (six months for members of investment
delegations invited by central and local government agencies)
Required Documents 5. Copy of applicant’s passport

1. Application form ※The application form and required documents can be submitted
via e-mail in PDF format
2. For executives and employees of the overseas parent companies or
Asia headquarters of a foreign-invested companies: a copy of the
applicant’s foreign-invested company registration certificate
For executives and employees of foreign economic organizations in Korea:
certified copy of corporate registration
For members of investment delegations invited by central or local
government agencies: document certifying invitation to Korea

3. Certificate of employment at overseas parent company or Asia

headquarters (or any other documents certifying that the applicant
belongs to a company or group)

4. One of the following documents:

- For companies operating R&D centers: certificate of recognition of a
corporate-affiliated research center or certificate of recognition of R&D
department issued by the Korea Industrial Technology Association (or an
official document by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy certifying
designation as an R&D facility)
- For companies working with new growth technologies: certificate of tax
reduction or exemption issued by the Ministry of Strategy & Finance
- For companies with 100 or more full-time employees: record of paid
wages, list of insured employees issued by the Korea Workers’
Compensation & Welfare Service, or a report of the withholding of
income tax issued by a tax office
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