Suwon
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SUWON
The city of Swuon's homepage is found here. It is available in English and Korean.
The Suwon Group's Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you need to live in Suwon?
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
The information on this page is meant to assist you. It is incomplete and by no means replaces your own research, but should you find yourself in an emergency situation we hope it helps.
For translation services try the tourist help line 1330(from a land line from a cell phone its your area code+1330) or the BBB Interpretation Services: 1588-5644
>> POLICE STATIONS
EMERGENCY NUMBER: 119 OR 1339
If you are really unlucky and manage to land yourself into trouble, here is a list of the local police stations:
Station Name Suwon Nambu Police Station 1196 Maetan 2-dong Yeongtong-gu Suwon 82-31- 216-0005 Suwon Jungbu Police Station 873-4 Jeongja-dong Jangan-gu Suwon 82-31-271-0114 Suwon Seobu Police Station 911 Tap-dong Gwonseon-gu Suwon 82-31-8012-0112 Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency San 11-2 Yeonmu-dong Jangan-gu Suwon 82-31-245-0112
>> HOSPITALS
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
Suwon Medical Center 92-3 Jeongja-dong, Jangan-gu, Suwon 257-4141 (Public Medical Center)
St. Vincent Hospital 93, Ji-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon 249-7114 www.vincenthosp.com
Dongsuwon Hospital 441, Uman-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon 210-0114 www.dongsuwonhospital.co.kr (Oriental hospital: Oriental hospitals are different from western hospitals. Doctors at oriental hospitals feel a patient's pulse for diagnosis, and prescribe treatments such as acupuncture, moxa cautery, and herbal medicine. Oriental treatment is not about eliminating the disease, but rather strengthening our body's immune system against disease. Each individual is treated according to his/her unique physical constitution. The main ingredients in herbal medicine are natural elements from plants and animals which reduces the possibility of side effects.)
Ajou Univ. Medical Center San5, Woncheon-dong Paldal-gu, Suwon 219-5114 www.ajoumc.or.kr/index.html (medical support centers for foreigners)
>> MEDICAL ADVICE HELPLINE
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
Try 02-1330, the Korean Tourist hot line as they may be able to assist you.
>> WALK-IN CENTRES
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
Try 02-1330, the Korean Tourist hot line as they may be able to assist you.
>> EMBASSIES & CONSULATES Most embassies are found in the country’s capital of Seoul.
>> LAST-MINUTE HOSTEL & TRANSPORT Always make sure you are aware of ways to get to your host's home, but also out of it as well, should you need to.
Try 02-1330, the Korean Tourist hot line as they may be able to assist you. Ask for a love motel or a jim-jil-bang (a sauna/public bathhouse with sleeping rooms, many open 24 hours)
Railroad information: 1544-7788
>> RAPE CRISIS UNIT
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
>> TOURIST POLICE
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339 Report a Crime: 112
>> WALK-IN REFUGE
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
>> CITIZEN'S ADVICE BUREAU
Try 02-1330, the Korean Tourist hot line as they may be able to assist you.
>> FRAUD PREVENTION UNIT & INFO
Emergency number: 119 OR 1339
>> THE IMMIGRATION ADVISORY SERVICE Phone Number: 278-33111~5 Address: Gwonseon-gu, Guun-dong
>> LEGAL ADVICE
Legal Aid Consultation: 132 No area code required.
>> EMERGENCY COUCH
Koreacsemergency (at) gmail (dot) com
Also the stranded travelers wiki page: http://wiki.couchsurfing.com/en/Stranded_Travelers
>> YOUR LOCAL CS AMBASSADORS
