웹마스터 삭제
본문 바로가기 대메뉴 바로가기

GANGNEUNG CITY ENG - 솔향강릉

Life in Gangneung

Infinite Possibilities of Gangneung where Business,Culture and Tourism meet.

Convenience Facilities

Bank

Foreigners can open a bank account in person at a bank, regardless of whether they are a resident of Korea.

A ‘resident foreigner’ refers to a foreigner who has been in Korea for at least 6 months, while a “non-resident foreigner” refers to a person who has been in Korea for less than 6 months.

How to open a bank account

  • What to bring : government-issued ID (passport, alien registration card, resident registration card, etc.), seal, and money to be deposited
  • Steps
    STEP 1

    Take a numbered ticket and wait for your turn.

    STEP 2

    Go to the counter where your number is displayed on the electronic display.

    STEP 3

    Inform the teller of the purpose of your visit (to open a bank account, send money, make a deposit, etc.).

    If you need a debit card, request it at the same time.

    Debit card : A card that allows you to deposit or withdraw cash using an automatic teller machine (ATM) without a passbook or seal.

    STEP 4

    Follow the instructions provided by the teller to fill out and submit the required documents.

    STEP 5

    If a bankbook is created, make sure to take it with you along with your ID.

    Keep the password to yourself and do not share it with others.

Bank hours

  • Monday to Friday : 09:00~16:00
  • Outside business hours : Use the ATMs in the 365-day area of the bank
Post office (Korea Post)

Visit the post office in your neighborhood to send a letter or parcel. Korea Post offers both domestic and international postal services and also serves as a financial institution, like a bank. If you need to send mail internationally as quickly as possible, use the Express Mail Service (EMS).

Domestic mail

Domestic mail is usually delivered the next day. It may take longer to arrive if the destination is in an island or mountainous area. Rates vary depending on the destination. If the mail exceeds the standard weight or size, you will be required to pay an extra charge.

Korea Post courier

To use the Korea Post courier service, you can visit the post office in person or book an appointment for the courier to visit your home to pick up the package.

International mail

International mail services include airmail, surface mail, international express mail (EMS), and EMS premium. EMS is a service that quickly and safely delivers letters, documents, and packages of up to 30 kg to 143 countries around the world. Items that can be shipped include letters, documents, letters of credit, books, exchange checks from financial institutions, product samples, and various goods. For some destination countries, such as Argentina and Bangladesh, the maximum weight is capped at 20 kg or less.

공공저작물 자유이용 허락 표시

상단이동