Changing Of The Guard

Hey everyone, just a short message to say watch this space for a few changes to the blogspot. After Seth's departure I am now in charge of the website and will hopefully add some new things to help both old and new Cheonanites in their daily lives, and also to have a little fun too!!

If you have any ideas or suggestions for how to improve the website or things you would like to see here, email them to Operator.cheonan@gmail.com.

Cheers,

Ed



Here is a picture to warm you up during this cold Korean winter.

NEW FORUMS!!!!!

we have launched our new forums now. the old link has been replaced with a nice new one. please sign up for an account and post away. check the rules before you post.


POOL NIGHT IS BACK!!!!!

once upon a time a group of foreigners braved the snow and heat pf the year to meet once a week at a magical place called I.D. Billards. these titans of people would battle in a most ruthless way to compete for the highest honor ever to be given on this earth. this tradition started to fade away over the past few months but has returned stronger and better than ever. Pool night will take place on Thursdays nights starting at 10:30pm. check out the pool night website for more details or post on the message board.


Taxes, and Health Insurance


I have recently been asked a bunch of questions concerning the tax rates for foreigners working in Korea. so in an effort to help get this out to those who need it. the tax rate for all foreigners is 3.3 percent. well I should say that is the standard tax rate. this rate came for three different embassy's and the head tax office in Seoul. so if you are paying more then you might want to ask your boss about it or call the tax office.


Health Insurance is another issue that I have been asked about also. you should be signed up for government regulated health insurance and you get a nice foldy card to prove you have it. the second is when your boss puts you on his personal heath insurance. there are other way of having health insurance but the foldy card is a key. if you don't have some kind of insurance card then chances are there is a scam going on and you aren't really insured. there is a heath department number you can call to check out if you are insured or not.

Pension Office:
467-1 Daehan Insurance Building 8F, Shinbu-dong, Cheonan City, Chungcheongnam Province
Zip Code: 330-728
Phone No. : 041)550-8800, 550-8862∼3
Fax No. : 041)565-0005, 5544
How to get there: Get off at Cheonan Bus Terminal. Walk straight about 100 meters to Galleria Department Store. Go to this intersection and you will see Daehan Insurance Building(8F). **

Tax Office:
Daeheung-dong 216-1 ☎ 041-559-8200 http://d.nts.go.kr/ca/ ***


**http://wiki.galbijim.com/National_Pension_Offices
***http://www.cheonan.go.kr/english/04/sub_04.asp

New Faces


There are a lot of new faces around Cheonan these days. please do your best to help guide these new people around and get them settled.


Ongoing and Coming Up

Thanks to Steve for sending me this wonderful information on the Ski and Snow Fun Festival that runs until March. visit the link to find out more.


The good ole Operator was very in touch with some great cultural festivals that Korea had to offer. I must say this Dr. is not the best at knowing when and where these fine events take place. So in the spirit of Cultural exchange and friendship I am asking for your help. if you hear about a festival or know a great site for me to check out to find some info on up and coming events then send me an email to operator.cheonan@gmail.com. I know some great veterans like Gerry and the fine Mr. Bliss must know some great places and things to see to expand our minds about Korea.



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Help Me!!!
Send me some stuff about this, and I'll get it on the web here:
* Recommendations for places to eat/drink in your area.




* Recommendations for places to stay while out of Cheonan.




* Cinema times for current releases.




* Any new photo/video links that people have made.




email - operator.cheonan@gmail.com