Main Facilities

■ Main Administration Building  

▷ Office of International affairs
  This office handles all matters related to international affairs, such as establishing international relationships with foreign institutions, organizing exchange programs. This office is also responsible for supporting international students' campus life. If you have any questions or need further information on any related issues, do not hesitate to contact this office.  

Tel: (053) 950-6091∼2, 6543
Fax: (053) 950-6093
E-mail: interknu@knu.ac.kr

▷ Student Affairs Department
  This office handles all matters related to student well-being, scholarships, and student organizations and their meetings.  

▷ Registrar Department
  All matters related to the academic activities of the University, such as admission, graduation, degrees, enrolment, and academic certification, are handled by this office.  

■ Student Union Building 

  The building includes various facilities for students and faculty to provide a more convenient campus life.
▷ Building A

 ▷ Building B 

■ Libraries 

  KNU has several libraries, including the Central Library, Medical School Library, and Science Library for the Engineering and Agricultural Colleges, which house more than 1,500,000 books, along with rare books <Wonjijae Archives> and 4,780 seats for users.

  The Library database contains bibliographical information on its collections, indexes of journal articles, plus image files of research work by professors and 12,000 dissertations.

  Furthermore, the KNU Library system is also taking the lead in creating a new interactive education and research environment by providing images of 2,000 e-journals, 600 Korean academic journals, CD-ROM materials by internet (http://www.kudos.knu.ac.kr), and utilizing 15 channels of a satellite broadcasting system and mechanical systems for a VOD service.  

  The Central Library hours are from 8:00 to 21:00 (Sat. 09:00 to 17:00) for reference, while Sundays and holidays are closed. The general reading rooms are opened from 06:00 to 23:00 throughout the school year.  

  Students can use the computers in the lobby to search for books. To take books outside the library, be sure to take the books to the circulation desks in the lobby and show your student ID card. For undergraduate students, the maximum check-out is three books for 10 days. 

 ■ Computer Center 

  The Computer Center is used for student education, faculty research activities, and University administration. The Center includes various rooms equipped with personal computers connected to a campus-wide network and the Internet. The Center also serves as the hub of an education and research network throughout the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region. 

▷ Personal Computer Room – Use of computers is free during opening hours
     Opening Hours   M-F 09:00 - 21:00(room 117), 09:00 - 18:00(rooms 119 & 128)
                                 Sat. 09:00-18:00(rooms 117, 119, & 128) 

* Multimedia Room
   Opening Hours: M-F 09:00-18:00/ Sat. 09:00-13:00
   Location: Computer Center (room 218)
* Practice rooms for Liberal Arts Subjects
   Opening Hours: M-F 09:00-18:00/ Sat. 09:00-13:00
   Location: Information Center (room 302, 304, & 505)

Each College also has Personal Computer Rooms. 

▷ Access to the Internet
  Students can gain access to the University servers and mainframes by acquiring personal accounts without charge, and can obtain advice about using campus computers from experienced staff members. 

▷How to register for a personal account
  Fill out an account registration form, and submit it to the account registration office at the Computer Center (1st floor)

TEL. 950-6654 

▷ Computer Education Center
  The Computer Education Center provides various computer courses for students and staff to keep up with the rapidly changing developments in computer software and hardware. 

■ Language Institute 

  The Language Institute provides a variety of programs for those who want to improve their language skills in English, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, and Russian. The Institute offers a total of 18 courses from beginner to advanced levels. Classes are scheduled from 6:40 to 20:00 M-F and include day-to-day conversation and professional communication skills development. 

  Most of the instructors are qualified native speakers with previous teaching experience. All classrooms are equipped with TV monitors, video and audio systems, OHPs, and wicom systems. A self-service language laboratory is also open to all students for private language study. 

※ Korean Language Course (evening classes) is opened for all international students at a cost of
     50,000 won per month. 

    Registration: Every two months (Some courses are available every month)
    Register at reception desk, receive bill, pay tuition fees at appointed Bank
    Location: Student Union Building (4th floor)/ Liberal Arts Building (4th floor)
    TEL. 950-6731-3           

■ Gymnasium
  The Gymnasium is designed to encourage university students and staff to adopt a safe and enjoyable exercise routine as part of a healthy lifestyle. The gymnasium is equipped with a fitness center, racquetball courts, and a golf practice area. The Department of Athletics also provides courses; Jazz Dance, Aerobics, and Racquetball classes. 

■ University Museum 

  The University Museum was opened in 1959 on the 13th anniversary of the founding of KNU. The museum building(5,488m²) includes Exhibition Halls, an Audio Lab, Preservation Facilities, and a wide outdoor exhibition garden for stone relics (13,824m²)that is unique among all university museums in Korea.  

  The KNU Museum has a collection of about 7,000 items ranging from prehistoric relics to recent folk materials and 40,000 excavated artifacts, 7 of which have been designated as National Treasures by the Korean Ministry of Culture. The Exhibition Halls display artifacts in a chronological order from neolithic comb-pattern pottery and stone-axes to porcelains, paintings, and written records of the Chosun Dynasty, and more recent folk materials. The Outdoor Exhibition garden exhibits a variety of stone pagodas and stupas, buddhist statues, standing stone statues of officials, stone tablets that range from the Silla period to the Chosun Dynasty, restored dolmens from the bronze age in Daegu, and a stone-lined tomb from the Three Kingdoms period.

Information for Campus Life  

■ Student ID Card 

  Students are required to carry their ID card, which is needed to use certain university facilities, such as the library and computer center. To obtain a student ID card, go to the Student Affairs Department (on the first floor of the Main Administration Building) to fill out an ID card application form (you will also need a 3 x 4 passport photo). One pre-requisite for filling out the ID card application form is a Daegu Bank account number, as a KNU student ID card also functions as a debit card. Your ID card will be issued within about 10 days. If you lose your ID card, you should report this to your bank and the KNU library immediately. Note, before applying for your student ID you must complete your Alien Registration at the Daegu Immigration Office. 

■ Academic Documents  

▷ Registrar Department
     Contact: Main Administration Building (First floor) Tel. 950-5081
     Certificate of Undergraduate Enrollment
     Certificate of Postgraduate Enrollment
     Undergraduate Transcript
     Postgraduate Transcript
     Interim Undergraduate Certificate
     Interim Postgraduate Certificate
     Certificate of Expected Graduation
     Undergraduate Degree Certification
     Postgraduate Degree Certification 

■ Health Care & Insurance 

▷ Campus Medical Clinic
  The medical clinic is located in the Student Union Building and provides basic medicine for minor health problems. Medical staff  is available for medical counseling and treatment.

  Consultation Schedule;
  Mon: 10:00-12:00 Internal Medicine, skin clinic, Dental clinic
           13:00-16:00 Eye clinic
           14:00 Dental clinic
  Tue: 10:00-12:00 Internal Medicine, X-ray
  Wed: 10:00-12:00 Dental clinic
            14:00-16:00 Internal Medicine
  Thu: 10:00-12:00 Internal Medicine, Clinical Pathology
          14:00-16:00 Ear, Nose, and Throat clinic
  Fri: 10:00-12:00 Internal Medicine, Dental clinic
         13:00-16:00 Dental clinic

▷ National Health Insurance
  Students with a D-2 visa and who will stay in Korea for more than 1 year are eligible for National Health Insurance. This insurance provides the same cover as Koreans receive for medical and hospital care, and costs less than 30,000won for three months. If you would like to apply for National Health Insurance, contact the Office of International Affairs. Students staying for less than 1 year in Korea are strongly advised to obtain medical and hospital insurance prior to departing their own country.

▷KNU Medical Insurance
  KNU Medical Insurance provides cover in the case of medical care or death caused by disease or accident.

※ Fee (won) : it should be be paid along with tuition fees.
    1) Undergraduate: 20,000 (30,000 for Medicine, Dentistry, and Veterinary medicine students)
    2) Graduate: 10,000 

■ Mail 

  For outgoing mail, there is a campus post office that provides postal and banking services located in the Student Union Building.
Opening hours: 09:00 to 18:00 for postal services and 09:30 to 16:30 for banking services. 

■ Banking 

  It is important to open a personal account with a Korean bank, as it is dangerous to carry cash or keep it in your room. 

▷ Chohung Bank
  The Chohung Bank operates an on-campus branch including automatic teller machines located in the Student Union Building.  

▷ Daegu Bank
  The Daegu Bank has a branch in front of the North Gate of KNU. The Daegu Bank also has several automatic teller machines on campus. 

  Korean banks are open from 09:30 to 16:30(M-F) . To open an account, you must visit the bank in
person and bring your alien registration card or passport. 

■ Student Dormitories 

  The University dormitories for graduate and international students can house up to 411 students in 220 rooms. A mixture of Korean and foreign students lives in the dormitories to provide an international atmosphere. 

Dormitory Regulations

  Dormitory regulations are given to each student at the initial check-in. You are asked to observe the regulations of the dormitory in order to make your dormitory life more convenient and comfortable. Students need to use their student ID cards when entering and leaving the dormitories. Outside visitors are not allowed in the dormitories. 

Facilities 

  The dormitories have a cafeteria, which provides three meals a day, lounge areas, study areas, PC rooms, a fitness room, and laundry facilities(washing machines and dryers). The laundry facilities are coin operated. The computer room can be used without charge, however, the copier machines and printers are coin-operated. 

Dormitory Rooms 

  The dorm rooms are western-style, with twin beds. In addition to a bed, each person is provided with a wardrobe, desk, and small bookcase. Each room has curtains and an overhead light. Students should supply their own bedding (blanket or quilt in cold weather, pillow, pillowcases, towels, and slippers).

  Desk lamps, stereos, clocks, and hair dryers are permitted. Hot plates, irons, toasters, rice cookers, space heaters, and other appliances are not permitted. In no circumstances is cooking permitted in the dormitory rooms, as it is both a fire and sanitary hazard.

Telephones 

  The telephone service in the dorms is limited. Each room has one telephone connected to a central switch-board that only accommodates incoming calls. The dorms have several commercial telephones for student use. Collect or credit card calls can be made from the "Home Country Direct" phones in the lobby or courtyard. Local calls can also be made from these phones.  

Mailing Address for Dormitory 

(Student Name)
Room Number #
Student Dormitory / Building Name
Kyungpook National University
1370 Sankyuk-dong, Buk-gu
Daegu 702-701, KOREA

Cafeteria (Meals) 

▷ Mealtimes
  Breakfast: 07:00 ­ 09:00
  Lunch     : 11:30 ­ 14:00
  Supper   : 18:00 ­19:30 during the summer season.
                  17:30 ­ 19:00 during the winter season.
 - Meals are only provided during the above times. 

Recreation 

  There are several fitness rooms in the dormitories, which are open from 06:30 to 22:00. If you want to use sports equipment for baseball or basketball etc, ask the janitor.  

Visa Application & Settlement Procedure 

■ Passport 

  You need your passport to leave and re-enter your home country, leave and enter Korea, travel around Korea, travel to other countries, cash checks or exchange money, pick-up international mail, enter most embassies, and so on. 

  Therefore, it is a serious issue if you lose your passport. You must immediately report a lost or stolen passport to your country's embassy. They will give you instructions how to replace it. 

  It is advisable to keep a photocopy of all the information in your passport, i.e. your passport number, issue and expiration date, valid visa status, and name and address of person to notify in case of emergency. You are also strongly urged to memorize your passport number.  

■ Visa Status 

It is the responsibility of the individual student to obtain the correct visa needed to attend the University based on using the University’s letter of acceptance or a notarized letter of guarantee. 

  Citizens of countries other than Korea must have a valid student visa or, if they are already residents of Korea, the permission stamps on their residence certificate. Korean law absolutely requires departure from Korea in order to change one's visa status except the citizen of Japan and U.S.A. A tourist visa is only good for 90 days and cannot be extended; a working visa cannot be obtained using the University’s letter of acceptance. Working in Korea on a student visa is illegal and may result in heavy fines. Also, please note that withdrawal from the study program means a change in visa status, since the University will withdraw its sponsorship. 

  If you are coming from abroad to study in Korea, you should apply for a student visa (D-2). Approval normally only takes a few days, however, it can take up to a month. Do not be concerned if your "period of stay" is for a shorter time than your study period. A student visa can be extended without leaving Korea. 

※ Required documents to extend the period of visa
    : Application, Passport, Certificate of Enrollment, Financial document, fee (30,000won)

■ Alien Registration  

▷ Application for Alien Registration Card
  All foreigners with visas permitting a stay of more than 90 days and who intend to stay for more than 90 days after the date of arrival must obtain a Certificate of Alien Registration from a local immigration office within 90 days of arrival. 

※ Daegu Immigration Office
1. Contact: 1021 Gumsa-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu 701-040
          Tel: (053)981-6850 / Fax: (053)981-2434
2. Required documents
   - Passport
   - 3 photos (color, 3 x 4cm)
   - Certificate of Enrollment from the University
   - University Registration Certificate (available from the Office of International Affairs)
   - Fee: 10,000 won
3. Office Hours: Weekdays 09:00-18:00/ Saturday 09:00-13:00 

■ Re-entry 

  Foreigners residing in Korea who wish to leave the country temporarily and return during their authorized term of residence are required to obtain a re-entry permit. However, if you have a multiple visa and your visa has not expired, this is not required. 

※ Countries subject to exemption from re-entry permit
     Surinam, The Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Luxemburg, Belgium, Sweden,
     Switzerland (including Liechtenstein), France, Finland, Granada   

※ Required Documents
  - Passport
  -  Alien registration card
  - Application form
  - Fee (30,000 won for single re-entry permit, 50,000 won for multi re-entry permit) 

Around the Campus 

  There are several areas where students can eat, drink and socialize around campus. The North gate area of KNU (Bukmoon) is the most popular area among them. If you walk out the gate, you will find a number of popular restaurants, coffee shops, and bars: 

* Bus Stop (빠스탑) : coffee and cake
* Korean Snacks(복할매집): Dukboki(떡볶이), fried food
* Soso(소소) : cafe, comfortable atmosphere
* Coffee Tree(커피나무) : original coffee, Indian tea, small and cozy
* Take 5 : live jazz cafe, restaurant
* Yeopo(여포) : beef or pork ribs (kalbi 갈비), Korean grilled beef (pulgogi 불고기)
* Pretzel Maker : coffee and pretzels
* Rodeo : western-style bar
* Naraebat(나래밭) : Korean traditional tea
* Sunbigol (선비골) : Korean food, cooked rice mixed with meat, seasoned vegetables, and
                               egg(Pibimpap 비빔밥)
* Nolbu Tchigae(놀부찌개) : Korean food, Tchigae(찌개) and cold vermicelli with vegetables and kimchi flavored with hot mustard in cold soup(Naengmyon 냉면)
* O'kim's : western-style cafe and bar
* Dunkin Donuts, Baskin & Robbins 3: donuts and ice-cream, across from the north gate
* Pizza Hut: pizza, 958-4995(delivery) between the north gate of KNU and Bokhyun five-way
                  crossing(okeori)
* KFC : fast food chicken, next to PizzaHut
* Paris Baguette : bakery 

Living In Korea 

■Traditional Holidays 

▷ Sol-nal(설날) :  Lunar New Year's Day
  The first of the lunar new year is called Sol-nal, which is a time to renew family ties and prepare for the new year. On Lunar New Year's Eve, people place straw scoops, rakes, or sieves on their doors and walls to protect their families from evil spirits during the new year.

  The next morning everyone dresses in new clothes, symbolizing a fresh beginning, and gathers at the home of the eldest male family member. Solemn ancestral memorial rites are held, then the younger generations bow respectfully to their elders, wishing them good health and prosperity in the coming year. The elders often give gifts of newly minted money after the bows are performed. 

  New Year's Day is not complete without a bowl of rice-cake soup "dukgook". Koreans believe eating this soup will add one year to their life. In fact, Korean age is calculated so that everyone becomes one year older on New Year’s Day! Favorite games for New Year's Day are "yute nori(a stick game) and see-sawing on a large plank setup in the courtyard or park. 

▷ Taeborum(대보름) : The First Full Moon (January 15th by lunar calendar)
  The first full moon falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It signals the beginning of the agricultural cycle. Koreans rise early, eat nuts in the belief that hard foods strengthen the teeth, and drink a cup of cold wine called 'ear-sharpening wine'(kwibalki sul, which is thought to clear the ears for good news.

  A special 'five-grain rice' is also eaten on this day. Various combinations of millet, glutinous rice, beans, and sorghum are eaten with greens prepared from dried vegetables collected the previous autumn. This meal is believed to ward off heat in the coming summer. Rural communities hold rites honoring local spirits, hoping for a good harvest, and kites decorated with the word song-aek 'good riddance to evil' are flown and then released in hopes of good fortune throughout the year. 

▷Tano(단오) : (May 5th by lunar calendar)
  Tano is one of Korea's oldest holidays. People perform ceremonies honoring village spirits and ancestors. Round rice cakes cooked with fragrant mugwort leaves are the special food of the day. Mugwort is believed to have magical powers. The cakes are placed in front of the door to ward off evil spirits. Most Tano events take place outside and the Kangnung Tano Festival is perhaps the best example. Women wash their hair in water boiled with fragrant flowers that produces a special shine and gather to swing on long rope swings. Men often participate in "shirom", Korea's indigenous wrestling, which has been popular for thousands of years and is a professional sport today. 

▷Chusok(추석) : The Harvest Moon Festival (August 15th by lunar calendar)
  The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is Chusok, the Harvest Moon Festival. Koreans begin the day with rites honoring their ancestors. Offerings are made of newly harvested foods. Sonpyon, crescent-shaped rice cakes stuffed with sesame seeds, chestnut paste or beans are a chusok favorite. Families visit the graves of their ancestors to bow and clean the area for the coming winter. Community activities include mask dances, Kanggangsuwollae, an ancient circle dance, tug-of-wars, and the tortoise game, kobuk-bori, in which two men dress up as a tortoise and tour the village dancing and performing for food and drink. Most of all, Ch'usok is a time to give thanks for the autumn harvest and reaffirm familial and community ties. 

▷Tongji(동지) : The Winter Solstice(November 15th by lunar calendar)
  The winter solstice Tongji falls on December 22 in Korea. Koreans celebrate the day with a thick red bean porridge with small round rice cakes in it. They often sprinkle the porridge around the house and large trees nearby because the color red is believed to scare away evil spirits, which can be a problem when the winter nights are long. Traditionally, the winter solstice was a time to make new calendars marked with the seasonal sub divisions corresponding to the agricultural seasons. This tradition lives on in the modern practice of giving calendars as year-end gifts. 

■ Korean Food 

  Korean food is rich in nutrition, well-balanced, and low in calories. They say that you can eat as much Korean food as you like and never gain weight. Korean food is chiefly made from a wide variety of vegetables. Seasonings include garlic, red peppers, scallions, soy sauce, fermented bean paste, ginger, and sesame oil. 

  It is also quite easy to find other restaurants where you can enjoy original tastes from all parts of the world. 

▷ Kimchi(김치)
  Kimchi, spicy pickled vegetables, is the indispensable dish on a Korean table. The basic ingredient is Chinese cabbage or radish, and various spices including chili and fish sauces. Each province in Korea has their own specialized Kimchi. When classified based on the provincial origin or ingredients, there are more than 200 types of Kimchi. 

▷ Chuk(죽)
  Chuk is rice soup boiled with various ingredients(including sesame, abalone, and egg). 

▷ Gook or Tang(국, 탕)
  Gook or Tang, Korean soup, is cooked with various ingredients, including beef, ox-bones, and seaweed.

※ Samgyetang(삼계탕 Ginseng  Chicken Soup): Whole chicken boiled with glutinous rice, jujube, garlic, and ginseng. Samgyetang is popular as a healthy food in the summertime. 

▷Tchigae/ Chon-gol(찌개/전골)
  Tchigae and Chon-gol both have less soup stock and more ingredients compared with gook.

※Toinjang-tchigae(된장찌개)/Kimchi-tchigae(김치찌개)/Kopchang-chongol(곱창전골)/
Haemul-chongol(해물전골) 

▷ Pulgogi(불고기)
  Korean grilled beef cooked on a dome-shaped metal hot plate that sits directly over a table-top burner. The beef is marinated before it is cooked. The marinade is made of Korean soy sauce, dark sesame oil, spring onions, and garlic etc. 

▷ Kalbi(갈비)
  Short beef or pork ribs are very popular. Kalbi also grilled at the table. Restaurants that specialize in pulgogi also serve good kalbi.

▷ Chapchae(잡채)
  A mixture of sweet potato noodles and various vegetables slightly cooked in boiling water, seasoned with spices including Korean soy sauce, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. 

▷ Hwae(회 raw fish)
  Generally, this means Sashimi with a hot chili sauce or soy bean dip. 

▷ Pibimpap(비빔밥)
  Pibimpap is made from cooked rice mixed with meat, seasoned vegetables, and eggs. If desired, it can be eaten with kochujang(a red pepper sauce). 

▷ Duk(떡)
  Duk, steamed rice cake, is a traditional Korean meal. There are various kinds of Duk. 

▷ Hanjongshik(한정식)
  Served with rice and various side dishes(including two kinds of Kuk, ten kinds of special dishes, and five kinds of vegetables and fish). Hanjongshik offers you a unique Korean meal. 

■ Radio & TV 

  The radio stations in Taegu include KBS-FM(89.7MHz), MBC-FM(95.3MHz), TBC(SBS)-FM(99.3MHz), CBS-FM(103.1MHz), BBS-FM(94.5MHz), and PBC-FM(93.1MHz). 

  There are 6 television networks, 34 cable channels, and satellite TV. The major networks are KBS1(ch.7), KBS2(ch.38), MBC(ch.10), TBC(SBS)(ch.19), and EBS(ch.44, Educational Broadcasting System). The TV networks broadcasting in foreign languages are AFKN TV(UHF channel 34) and Arirang TV(cable TV channel 50). AFKN(broadcast in English by U.S. Armed Forces in Korea) is accessible in some parts of the city. With a receiving antenna, you can also watch CNN/sports, NHK, Star TV, and EBB. 

■ Medical Care 

▷ Hospitals
  To avoid experiencing language difficulties when using hospitals in Korea, the following is a list of hospitals where you can receive services in English.
Emergency Telephone Number : 119(without local codes)
General Hospitals
- Kyungpook Univ. H. : 422-1141
   Emergency : 420-5100
- Kwak Hospital :252-2401-7
   Emergency : 250-3211
- Dongsan Medical Center : 250-7114
   Emergency : 250-7167
- Catholic Hospital. :626-5301
   Emergency : 650-4190
- Yeungnam Univ. Hospital. : 623-8001
   Emergency : 620-3191
- Taegu Municipal Hospital: 560-7575
   Emergency : 560-7288
- Kyungsan Dongsan Hospital. :811-2101-6
   Emergency : 814-6661 

■ Pharmacies 

  For minor illnesses, visit your nearest pharmacy. You can also get herbs from oriental herb pharmacies. Pharmacies are usually closed on Sundays and Holidays. 

■ Glasses and Contact Lenses 

  Consult a licensed optician for glasses and contact lenses. Ophthalmologists will give eye examinations and prescribe glasses and lenses. 

■ Shopping 

▷ Major Department Stores
    Dong-a Department Store                    Tel) 422-2111
    Dong-a Shopping Center                     Tel) 252-2111
    Dong-a Department Susong Branch    Tel) 784-2111
    Daegu Department Store                     Tel) 423-1234
    Debec Plaza                                        Tel) 426-1234

▷ Leading Discount Outlets
    Carrefour Korea                                   Tel) 984-5415
    Costco Whole Sale                              Tel) 380-1234
    Delta Club                                            Tel) 320-3000
    Home Plus                                           Tel) 350-8000
    E-mart                                                  Tel) 605-1234

▷ Major Markets
* Somun market
  This market is the oldest traditional market in Daegu, and its other names are Keunjang(Great Market) or Daesindongsijang. The market is divided into six areas, and it is best known for its textile related products. Farm products, marine products, industrial products, and other daily commodities are also available at inexpensive prices. The indoor section of the market is air-conditioned and there is an extensive parking area for customer convenience.

Address : 115, Daesin-dong, Jung-gu 

* Chilsong market
  Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant and inexpensive at this market, which is situated in the Chilseong-dong area and composed of seven small markets. They are Gyeongmyeong Market formed during the Japanese colonial period, Chilseong, Daeseong, Samseong, and three other markets formed in the 1970s.

  One corner of the market is used for auctions and apple wholesalers, so good quality apples can be bought at an inexpensive price.

Address: 276, Chilseong1-ga, Buk-gu 

* Gyodong Market
  Located across from the Daegu Railroad Station, computer and electronics shops form this market. Imported electronic goods, alcoholic drinks, cosmetics, etc. are also sold here. 

▷ Bookstore
    Gyobomungo              Tel) 425-3501
    Chaeil Seojuck            Tel) 427-0701

▷ Donseongro Street
  This is the area between the Hanil Movie Theater and the Jungang Police Office and the most prosperous area in Daegu, Always crowded, this is certainly the place for the fashion conscious as there are a whole array of shops selling clothes, shoes, cosmetics, sports equipment, etc. The Daegu Department Store and Dong-A Department Store are both located in this area, plus there are plenty of beauty parlors, cafes, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, libraries, movie theaters, a small performance hall, etc to chose from

Address: Samdeok1-dong, Jung-gu

■ Cultural Sensitivity 

  Please remember that when coming to Korea, you are entering another culture, and need to abide by its standards. 

  Koreans have been strongly influenced by Chinese culture, yet have retained a unique Korean aesthetic interpretation of life. The strong Confucian tradition inherited from the Chosun Dynasty, which dictates a hierarchical order at home as well as in social life, is now changing in both social and private life, especially among the younger generations. Although Korea has a rich religious history of Confucianism and shamanism, the major religions in Korea today are Buddhism, Protestant Christianity, and Roman Catholicism. 

  Korea currently holds a unique position in various ways as it offers a particularly unique position from which to study changing cultures, economics, and the politics of all nations in the East Asian Region. As one of the most rapidly developing countries in the world, Korea has become a model for educational expansion, Christianization, agricultural reform, family planning, industrial development, and a host of other issues facing Asia and the world.

■ Clothing and Climate 

  Korea is blessed with four distinct seasons, ranging from beautiful to severe. The hot and humid season generally lasts from early June to mid-September. The monsoon rains usually begin at the end of June with the heaviest rainfall occurring in July. Short sleeve cotton blends or T-shirts and light sweaters are suggested in the summer. Winter is always accompanied by a little snow, but generally dry, sunny, cold and windy. Long underwear, sweaters, and at least one heavy coat are necessary, but can be purchased in Daegu. The average temperature in winter is about 32F(0℃). Summer temperatures usually exceed 86F(30℃). 

■ Transportation 

Airport 

▷ International Flights
  Round trip flights between Daegu and Osaka: once a week
Round trip flights between Daegu and Shanghai, Daegu and Qingdao : twice a week
Other international destinations can be reached via Incheon International Airport or Busan-Gimhae International Airport. Direct flights from Daegu to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore and other major Asian cities are under negotiation between the concerned authorities. 

▷ Domestic Flights
※ Daegu - Seoul round trip non-stop flights run 19 times a day.
    Flight duration: 55 minutes
    Fares (departure tax is included)
    Mon.-Thu.: 49,000won/Fri.-Sun.: 52,500won/Peak season: 55,000won
※ Daegu - Jeju round trip non-stop flights run 8 times a day.
    Flight duration: 60 minutes
    Fares (departure tax is included)
    Mon.-Thu.: 62,000won/Fri.-Sun.: 66,500won/Peak season: 70,000won

From the Airport to Downtown

  At present, 6 city bus lines are connected to the airport, and there are always enough taxis waiting for new arrivals. City bus no. 104, 105, 131, 401, 718, 719.
Korea Airport Administration Corporation Daegu Branch Tel. 982-1458,
Korean Airlines Tel. 1588-2001 / Asiana Airlines Tel. 1588-8000

Express Bus Terminal

* Hanjin T.743-3701
  For: Seoul, East Seoul, Seongnam, Incheon, Daejeon, Busan
* Kolon  T.743-2282
  For : Seoul, Uijeongbu, East Seoul, Daejeon, Busan, Gyeongju
* Hanil  T.755-6314
  For: Seoul, Busan, Chuncheon, Daejeon, Suncheon
* Geumho T.743-4787
  For: Ulsan, Gwangju
* Dongyang T.743-3800
  For: Seoul, East Seoul, Incheon,  Chungju, Masan, Gyeongju, Daejeon
* Jungang T.743-2662
  For: Seoul, East Seoul, Busan, Jinju, Gwangju, Chuncheon
* Cheonil T.755-1001
  For: Seoul, East Seoul, Ulsan, Busan, Daejeon, Masan, Jinju
* Samhwa T.754-3606
  For: Seoul, East Seoul, Uijeongbu, Chungju, Incheon, Gwangju 

Inter-city buses to vicinities close to Daegu 

* Dongbusioe bus  T.756-0017
  For: Gyeongju, Pohang, Ulsan, Cheongsong, Uljin, Yeongil, Samcheok
* Seobusioe bus   T. 656-2824
  For : Hapcheon, Masan, Tongyeong, Jeonju, Geochang, Hamyang
* Nambusioe bus  T.743-4464
  For: Cheongdo, Milyang, Ulsan
* Bukbusioe bus   T. 357-1851
  For: Gumi, Gimcheon, Andong, Sangju, Jeomchon, Yeongju,Bonghwa, Yeongyang 

Railroad 

  There are three classes of train: the express Saemaul-ho, limited express Mugunghwa-ho, local express Tongil-ho. All trains are divided into first and economy class. Fares are raised 10% on weekends, and ticket reservations and advance purchases are advisable from the railroad station or travel agencies.

* Dongdaegu Railroad Station T. 953-7788
* Daegu Railroad Station  T.425-7788 

Buses 

  There are over 1,700 city buses that cover 89 routes connecting the farthermost comers of the city.
  There are two kinds of buses- regular buses(only a few seats, mostly standing room) and seated buses. Seated buses are more comfortable and air-conditioned. Regular buses are numbered according to their routes, yet since their routes are only described in Korean, it is advisable to find out the right bus number in advance.

* Bus fare - Regular buses: 600won/ Seated buses: 1,200won
* Buses coming to KNU
  305, 349, 403, 424, 424-1, 434, 434-1, 535, 603, 613, 623, 636, 718 (Regular)
  306, 454, 454-1, 719, 936 ("Chwasok")

Subway

  Line 1 of the Daegu subway system was opened in 1998 and has now developed into the city's main traffic system. The subways are operated year round from 05:20 until midnight.
* Subway Fare : Zone #1 600won/ Zone #2, 700won
* Using the subway to reach KNU
   Get off at the Chilsung Station and take a 305 or 535 bus
   Get off at the Sincheon Station and take a taxi

Taxis 

  There are two kinds of taxis-general taxis and deluxe taxis. Deluxe taxis offer a higher standard of service compared to the general taxis, but are more expensive. You should not expect a taxi driver to be fluent in English, so it is advisable to know the Korean for certain landmarks near your destination. Vacant taxis have indicator lamps on the dash in front of the passenger seat and on the roof. Taxi stands are located at hotels, bus and subway stations, bus terminals, and on major city streets. 

* Taxi Fares
General Taxis : 1,500won for the first 2Km and 100won for each additional 215m
Deluxe (Mobum)Taxis : 2,000won for the first 2Km and 200won for each additional  250m or 60
                                   seconds if the speed drops below 15Km/h
■ Self-guided Tours 

Mt. Palgong 

  Mt. Palgongsan is located to the north east of Daegu as the backdrop to the city. This mountain area is a very popular spot for locals, the highest peak is 1,192m above sea level, and the total area occupies 122.08§´. The shape of the mountain looks like a huge eagle. The main peak, Birobong Peak, spreads its powerful wings to the East, along the Eastern ridge, and to the West along the Western ridge. The total length of the mountain ridges extends 20km. 

  The most frequently visited place on Mt. Palgongsan is Donghwasa Temple. The temple was once used as the headquarters of the monk troops who fought against Hideyoshi's Invasion. This religious tradition of guarding Korean Buddhism still lasts to this day. 

  Buinsa Temple was founded in the period of Queen Seondeok's reign (632 - 647AD) during the Silla Kingdom. The temple is known for the fact that it once enshrined the first Tripitaka Koreana. Pagyesa is well known for its beautiful valley surrounding. Pagye means blocking the stream and therefore reserving water. Gatbawi, a stone Buddha wearing a hat sits on top of the Gwanbong Peak. The peak commands a panoramic view of the mountains. 

* Mt. Palgongsan Natural Park Administration Office Tel. 982-0005 

Ubang Tower 

  The 202m high Daegu Tower is the highest in the nation and was built in 1992. The shape of the tower is an imitation of the Dabotap Pagoda of the Silla Kingdom, which has an octagonal base. The tower observatory commands a wonderful view of the entire city at a glance. The tower also houses a science room, communications and PR room, and small performance hall, etc. 

  Ubang Tower Land is the park area surrounding the tower. The park includes gardens, an artificial pond, play-ground, performance and exhibition halls, restaurants, medical facilities, and parking area.

Address: Duryu-dong, Dalseo-gu      Ubang Tower Land Tel. 620-0001

* Admission Fee
  : Adults 4,600 won/ Youth 3,200 won/ Children 2,200 won

Daegu National Museum 

  The red brick building across from Gyeongbuk High School in Suseong-gu is Daegu National Museum. This museum, opened in 1994, is the newest museum in Korea and is equipped with excellent facilities and a vast selection of unique historical items. The exhibition halls are composed of three exhibition halls and one event hall. This museum exhibits about 1,300 historical relics collected from the Yeongnam region. 

  The three exhibition halls include an Archeological Hall, Art Work Hall, and Folklore Hall. The most notable is the Folklore Hall, which houses replicas of historical Korean lifestyles. Images of Buddha, bells, other Buddhist art works, and ceramics from the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties are exhibited in the Art Work Hall along with various other historical relics excavated in the Gyeongsangdo(Yeongnam) region. 

  In addition to the exhibition halls, an auditorium and several lecture rooms are available for seminars and meetings. Books, cards, and souvenirs are on sale in the museum. 

  Address: San 42, Hwanggeum-dong, Suseong-gu      Tel. 768-6051~2

* City Bus Numbers 242, 349, 427, 524, 929.
* Hours
  March - October / 9 a.m.¡­ 6 p.m.
  November - February / 9 a.m.¡­4 p.m.(Ticketing ends one hour ahead of closing time)
 - On Saturday, Sunday and national holidays, opening hours are extended by 1 hour.
 - Closed: Every Monday, New Year's Day

* Admission Fee
  School-age : Free/ Adults : 400won/ College students : 200won

Daegu Tourist Information Center 

  The Daegu Tourist Information Center, built in April 2000, aims to offer one-stop services to domestic and international tourists, and provides a variety of information in English, Japanese and Chinese on tourist attractions in and around Daegu, including Gyeongju city, Andong City, and Hapcheon County. Reservations and ticket services are also available. The Center is well equipped with about 1,000 domestic and international books on tourist attractions, computers with internet access, facsimile, and photocopiers. 

* Hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Summer - 9 a.m. ¡­ 7 p.m.(June - August))
* Telephone: 627-8900
* English, Japanese and Chinese interpreters are available. Tel: 1330
* Transportation: City Bus Numbers 535, 601. Get off in front of Ubang Land. A 5 minute walk to
                          Duryu Park.
If you need further information about tours, visit http://tour.daegu.go.kr. 

■ Useful Telephone Numbers 

Office of International Affairs

  If you get into trouble, need help due to illness, accident, injury, or find yourself in a situation you cannot handle, please contact to one of the following numbers:

Tel. 950-6091, 6092, 6543 

Dormitory 

If you need help or in case of emergency, please call on the following telephone numbers:
        Office of dormitory superintendent: 950-6680  (Home 984 - 0907)   
        Dormitory office:                            950-6681/2.
        Night duty room of House C:          950-6873.
        Night duty room of House D:          950-6874.  

Emergency Numbers 

  Be sure to remember the following telephone numbers in case of an emergency, and if you need to make an emergency call, be ready to state your name, address, and any major landmarks located nearby. 

* Police : 112
* Fire and ambulance: 119
* Telephone Info : 114