| Water supply : |
| Tap water is adequate for drinking, but filtration equipment or bottled water is also available. Charges are |
| made according to the user (i.e., business or residential users). The average amount used by a household |
| in Seoul per month costs 3,380 won. For any inconvenience related to the water supply, you can report it to |
your local waterworks offices or dial 121. Hot water; see Gas (LNG)
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| Electricity : |
| Different rates are charged for business and residential users. In Seoul, an average household consumes |
| 263 kw per month for a charge of 25,000 won. Any inconvenience related to the supply of electricity should be |
| reported by dialing 123. Presently, the voltage used is 220V / 60hz, and requires a "two parallel prong |
- French type" plug.
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| Gas (LNG) : |
| Petroleum and gas are used for heating and cooking in most areas of Seoul. If you want to connect your utilities |
| to the gas system, contact a real estate agency for assistance.Note : Hot water for domestic use, 'on-dol' radiant |
floor heating, and air conditioning, all generally use LNG gas.
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| Telephone : |
| LG Telecom hand phone service information is available by visiting Seoul Global Center (SGC). Land-line |
| telephone service information is available from Korea Telecom (KT) by calling 100, Ext.#8. You can expect |
to pay 60,000 won for installation and a monthly basic charge of 5,200 won.
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| High Speed Internet : |
| There are three major companies offering internet services: KT Megapass (tel : 100, toll free from a land-line) |
| and Hana Fos (tel : 106). Initial cost of installation is 30,000 won and monthlyservice charges range from |
25,000 to 30,000 won
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| Satellite TV : |
| Skylife is a representative satellite provider in Korea. A foreigner can sign up for Skylife services by calling |
| 1588-3002. For English, send an email request to english@skylife.co.kr. To watch satellite programs you |
| need an antenna, receiver, smart card and remote controls. The Skylife staff will install this equipment. |
| Monthly rates vary depending on contract length and package selected. |
| For further assistance please contact the Seoul Global Center (SGC) at 02-1688-0120. |
