Seoul Tour 1: Gyeongbokgung Palace

Most travelers who come to Korea wouldn't want to miss these famous palaces in Seoul City. One of the palace that they dont want to neglect is the Gyeongbokgung Palace known as "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven" and was built in 1395. Tourists who want to get here could most likely be amazed of its exquisite designs and how Korean  people restored and safeguard it.

As we journeyed in Seoul City my friend and i took a subway line 1 going to City Hall. As we
wanted to have a long walking trip before going to Gyungbokgung Palace, heading toward it we saw the two famous statues of the two kings of Korea. The left picture shows King Yushin and the Right picture is King Se Jong

 We also took a chance to have a picture souvenir and to let my friend experienced the kingly outfit i approached the personnel to lend us the costume... but to our surprise it is really permitted to use it there. Then after that we went to King Sejong Museum..

 After having a sightseeing, we saw a lot of things that the past king made during his time including the Hangeul (Korean language) we also moved  forward to King Yu shin museum, we saw the different war armaments that was used before.

After our museum tour we moved to our plan going to Gyungbokgung. It is just 300m away from King Sejong museum. Before we entered in the palace we paid the entrance fee worth 3000 won for adults.

Then we took lots of  souvenir for the different palaces in Gyungbokgung like Gwanghwamun Gate, Geunjeongjeon and Vicinity, Donggung and vicinity Jagyeongjeon and Vicinity, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, Sajeongjeon and vicinity, Taewonjeon and vicinity and a lot more.


It was really huge place to tour with different views of palaces.





As we wondered there in that place my thoughts kept on remembering

my well loved drama i saw on television. I was really amazed of the infrastructure of the buildings and its arts.

After almost 1:hour and 30 minutes of walking and sightseeing we departed the Gyeongbokgung palace with a great smile in our faces.. for in one way we learned and we experienced the korean cultures,


so if you are planning to visit Korea don't forget to visit this place......










Getting to Gyongbokgung Palace :

Gyeongbokgung Palace, use Exit 5 of Gyeongbokgung station subway line 3
Closed on Tuesday;

Rate: Adults (19years old or older) 3000won
   group rate (10 or more ) 2,400 won
Children (7-18years)  1500 won
group rate 10 0r more 1,200 won

SEOUL METROBANK: How to get there?

Most of the EPS workers here in Korea are sending their money in the Philippines but apparently most of them opt to send it through second party like what they call "Tao sa Tao" or sending it to Korean Banks that probably make their lives more convenient but without thinking  how much would cost them with the service charge, the value rate of Korean won to peso, as well as the span of time their family can receive their money. Maybe some of them want to send their money in Metrobank but since they are new in this foreign land they want someone to guide them.. So here it is a guide for you guys in going to Seoul Metrobank.


Seoul Metrobank is located in 2nd floor Danam Building  120,5Ka, Namdaemun-ro Chung-ku.. How do you get  in this address:

As the saying goes "early bird catches the worm", at around 7 am  of September 23, 2012 my friend and i wanted to send our money to our love ones in the Philippines so most of the time we have to go to Metrobank to remit our money. From our place here  in Bucheon we started our journey by taking the subway line 1 going to Seoul station




From Seoul station we had to transfer from line 4 going to Hoehyun Station (Namdemmun Market). The way going to line 4 for shows in this picture.

When we had to look for subway line 4 in Seoul Station. We simply followed the path until we reached the station going to Hoehyun. Hoehyun is only one station from Seoul Station. 

After  that we got off from Hoehyun Station and we exited from gate 6







Right from that gate we simply moved forward until we reached the Namdemmun Market gate 5.
You might probably get confuse if it is your first time to go there so we got a sneak pic as your pattern. The right picture will give you the Danam Building picture. (red arrow)

And we got to Danam Tower at exactly 8: 10am










Most of you guys want to know how much is the charge in Metrobank when you want to send your money and the rate of Korean won to Peso. The teller will till you immediately the current value of your money:

Hence this blog is dedicated to the first timer and  who wants to open an account in this bank. Be sure  you have to secure your passport and your alien card registration id before going there . BE SURE ALSO GUYS THAT YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT IN METROBANK IN OUR COUNTRY( The PHILIPPINES). Having the same  Metrobank  accounts will give you  direct transaction (meaning it is (Seoul Metrobank to Phil Metrobank) and you can go online transaction (2-3hours upon sending it) or regular transaction that will take 1day. If you have a different bank the transaction would be like this:( Seoul Metrobank to Phil Metrobank to your bank)... So i hope this blog will help you alot... Next time that you decided to send your money in Metrobank,  we might bump each other there... so kitakits!!!!!!

Business Dayy: Mondays to Fridays and Sunday
Business Hours: Weekdays: 9:30AM to 4:30PM
                          Sundays : 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Tel No: 82 (2) 779-2751 to 52

Getting a Tourist Visa in Korea

Ever wonder where would be your next stop in Asia? Why not try  some spicy food and kimchi or visiting some famous landmarks here in  The Land of the Morning Calm (Korea).  The problem is what are the things that you have to do before going here. As employee we only have to secure some requirements listed below:

VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPLOYEE

1. Application form http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/english/as/embassy_philippines/visa/form/20111026/28259_file_VISA%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

2. One passport size colored picture

3. Passport Original (Old and New)

4. Passport photocopy of First Page (6 months valid)

5. Copy of U.S., New Zealand, Japan, Australia, Korea, and Canada Visa (if there is)

6. Employement Certificate (Original)

7. Personal Bank Certificate(Original)

8. ITR (Income Tax Return) (photocopy)

* If Personally invited by Korea Nationals : Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Invitor’s Passport

* If invited by Company to Korea: Original Invitation Letter in Korea & photocopy of the Korean Company Business Permit

References: Click this site for different kind of visas and procedures: 

http://embassy_philippines.mofat.go.kr/eng/as/embassy_philippines/visiting/visas/index.jsp

Korean Embassy in the Philippines is now located in:

McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Lungsod ng Taguig, Kalakhang Maynila  122 Upper McKinley Road, Taguig City 1634, Philippines

 Tel : (63-2) 856-9210; Fax : (63-2) 856-9008 ..

How to Pass the EPS or Korean Language

Most of the test takers seek advice on how to pass the test in EPS  or also known as KOREAN LANGUAGE TEST to be able to land a job here in Korea after successfully passing it... I was once an EPS TEST TAKER last 2010 and i was able to successfully pass the Korean Test and Now i am working here in Korea..  I actually didn't go to a review  center to study Korean Language. How did i do it?... Here are my personal steps before taking the test:

1. FIRST YOU MUST HAVE A BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN KOREAN:  This is actually very important you must be able to know the Basis Korean Alphabet this will begin your interest in studying Korean language: You may Google or Watch it on Youtube, nowadays all of these can be found on the internet at least you don't need to go to a review center anymore.
2. PRINT THE REVIEW MATERIALS: You may choose to print the review materials under this  site  http://epsklt.hrdkorea.or.kr/eps_klt/servlet/ContentManager; I actually did this before i printed the reviewers  for reading and i studied it by taking some points and remembering the answers without actually comprehending the question.  Well, this would be the same material you will receive when you choose to review in Korean Language Center.. :)
3. KNOW THE BASIC WAY OF COUNTING NUMBERS: There are actually two ways of counting in Korean Language:  http://www.koreanfluent.com/cross_cultural/korean_numbers/korean_numbers.htm this is actually important also because most of the test takers don't know the numbering. As i observed when i took the test most of them were already finished during the test while it is not yet even half  because most of them got a problem in counting numbers and repeating questions.
4. REVIEW ALL YOUR MATERIALS: Most of the test takers review their materials only in half bake and neglecting the last pages.. As i did this also so i don't want you my dear readers to experience this, because during our exams most of the tests are taken from the last few pages of the test... hehehe :) SO BE SURE TO REVIEW IT ALL THE WAY!!!
5. TEST TIME: There are actually two set of tests Listening and Reading. Listening will be given first for 25 questions and to be followed  by Reading for also 25 questions. Reading has time limit be sure to finish it before the time is over. That is why you must at least get some cuing during your review time. 
6. DURING TEST TIME:  Relax and do not in hurry, During Listening; you have to listen very carefully to the instructions do not answer immediately as you cannot omit it anymore so always be sure with your answer. 
7. LASTLY, DON'T GET NERVOUS; YOU ONLY HAVE TO GET AT LEAST 20 POINTS TO BE ABLE TO PASS THE EPS TEST.

Blog's note: These tips are all my experience during my first EPS test in 2010 so if there are some changes in set of questions and passing score please feel free to leave your comments,

The Blogger and My Inspiratiion

My First Decision to Blog

Annyong Hasejo!!!  Magandng Araw!!  Good Day!!  I want to start my blog from this day forward by allowing me guys to greet you with a pleasant smile in my face.. Actually i don't know what would be my specialization in this blog and what topic should i write... so i called my blog "Samu't Sari" meaning "Anything."  Ill also gonna share my life here in Korea.. as i greeted you first in Korean Language.. I might start doing the blogs about Korean Cultures and Experiences...  So i welcome you all lin my Blog.. feel free to leave some comments and recommendations to help me improve my blog and to help me what topic i should write in my blog....