westminster kingsway college. korean language & culture – an introduction
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Westminster Kingsway College
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Korean Language & Culture – An Introduction
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Korean Culture
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=us4FrpB1WqA
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-zrjBpKGiI
• Korean Cultural Centre in LondonGrand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, LONDON WC2N 5BW+44 20 7004 2600http://london.korean-culture.org/welcome.do
• http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto
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Cultural Differences
• Bowing• Respect to your elders• Gift giving• Taking your shoes off in rooms; classrooms, some restaurants• Sitting and sleeping on the floor• Understanding (American) English• Relations between North and South Korea• Time difference• Smiling is a sign of embarrassment
A lot to take in! Don’t worry Koreans do not expect us to get it right first time.
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Korea
• The Seoul of Asia!• K-POP
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq7ftOZBy0E
• Korean Soap Operas
• Korean film
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Korea
• Korea is safe and clean
• You can drink the water
• No recommended vaccinations
• Crime rate
• https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea
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Currency
• What is the currency?Korean Won (₩) ₩ 8,000 is around £5
• How much to take?
• How to take currency? cash/ travellers cheques/ cards
• Don't forget to let your bank know if your will be using your card overseas
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What to expect from accommodation?
• Student dormitories
• Sharing a room
• Laundry facilities
• Access to wifi
• Don’t forget adaptors for plug sockets
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• WeatherThe weather in Korea in July and August is very humid. Its monsoon season so expect some heavy rain fall too.
• Mobile phonesIf your planning on using your mobile phone in Korea then please check with your service provider before departure. Not all mobile phones will work in Korea. You will receive further information about where you can purchase a mobile phone (or sim card) from and for how much during your induction.
• VisaYou do not require an visa to enter Korea.
Other Useful Information
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Itinerary – Coming Soon
• Hotel in Seoul for first night – Koreana Hotel
• Travel to Daegu by KTX high speed train
• Draft programme for Keimyung College programme (first 4 weeks)
• TBC – Yeungjin College programme and arrangements for return from Korea to London
• In your pre-departure guide you can expect:Your flight itineraryEmergency contact details listFinalised itineraryCopy of college travel insurance policy
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Yeungjin College
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Departure from London for Korea on 28 June 2014
• Online check-in
• Flight detailsAirport: London Heathrow, Terminal 1, Asiana Airways, Flight OZ522, Departure time: 21.00, Flight duration: 10 hrs 50mins
• Meeting time and pointDepartures area of terminal 1 by Costa Coffee at 18.00 Please do not be lateDon’t forget your passportPlease do not check in before meeting with the groupBe ready to pay for additional luggage if your suitcase is over weight
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Luggage
Hand Luggage (up to 10Kg)
Checked in luggage (up to 20KG)
For additional baggage information please check:https://eu.flyasiana.com/C/en/homepage.do?menuId=003006001000000&menuType=CMS
Passport Currency Medication No liquids, sharp objects, perishable items All valuable and breakable items
Sealed foods (no fresh or open produce) Clothing (summer clothes) Toiletries