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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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 Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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Sigh...I'm having one of those " I really hate this country" moments. I'm a gyopo so its gotta be REALLY bad.
So, I went to the post office today to mail a DVD player back to the US for my sister as a present. I get to the post office and they immediately tell me "No, we can't ship DVD players." I asked them why and they simple told me that it'll break during shipping. I told them that I packed it really well and I'll take my chances. They said no.
So then I asked them where I COULD take it to, and they said DHL. I asked where the nearest DHL was and they said "Call them." and motioned me to leave. Isn't the purpose of a post office to mail things out? |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I hope you didn't forget to flip the guy the bird as you were leaving. |
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kermo
Joined: 01 Sep 2004
Location: Eating eggs, with a comb, out of a shoe.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject: Re: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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| pkang0202 wrote: |
Sigh...I'm having one of those " I really hate this country" moments. I'm a gyopo so its gotta be REALLY bad.
So, I went to the post office today to mail a DVD player back to the US for my sister as a present. I get to the post office and they immediately tell me "No, we can't ship DVD players." I asked them why and they simple told me that it'll break during shipping. I told them that I packed it really well and I'll take my chances. They said no.
So then I asked them where I COULD take it to, and they said DHL. I asked where the nearest DHL was and they said "Call them." and motioned me to leave. Isn't the purpose of a post office to mail things out? |
I'm sorry to hear that. It's a ridiculous rule, but the beauty of Korea is that the rules could be completely different when you come back tomorrow. |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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| I think the rules will be completely different when I go back there with a Korean. |
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spliff
Joined: 19 Jan 2004
Location: Khon Kaen, Thailand
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:49 pm Post subject: |
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| I think the rules will be completely different when I go back there with a Korean. |
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seoulman1
Joined: 02 Feb 2007
Location: Jamsil
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:50 pm Post subject: |
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| why not buy one in the states and get it shipped remotely? Your shipping costs will be more than the difference. |
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eamo
Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Post offices are like banks. Every one you go to will tell you different rules.
just go to another post office. |
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Dev
Joined: 18 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: Re: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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[quote="pkang0202"]." and motioned me to leave.quote]
That's so rude, but I guess that's post office workers and bank workers - they can be pricks sometimes.
I was once served by a sarcastic postal worker back home. I wanted to knock his head off (I really should have). |
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shifdog
Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:27 pm Post subject: |
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| You can try going to another post office, or you can tell them it's a broken DVD player. |
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jdog2050
Joined: 17 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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| pkang0202 wrote: |
Sigh...I'm having one of those " I really hate this country" moments. I'm a gyopo so its gotta be REALLY bad.
So, I went to the post office today to mail a DVD player back to the US for my sister as a present. I get to the post office and they immediately tell me "No, we can't ship DVD players." I asked them why and they simple told me that it'll break during shipping. I told them that I packed it really well and I'll take my chances. They said no.
So then I asked them where I COULD take it to, and they said DHL. I asked where the nearest DHL was and they said "Call them." and motioned me to leave. Isn't the purpose of a post office to mail things out? |
Blech, I just went to shinhan to get a new bank statement book, and they told me I needed a passport. Me, who has his ARC, Shinhan Card, and 4 other cards with my name on them in my wallet, and yet I needed a damned passport to get a statement book (which you can't even DO ANYTHING WITH OTHER THAN READ YOUR STATEMENT). Hub of Asia folks. |
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Passions
Joined: 31 May 2006
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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Differences between Japanese and Koreans regarding 2nd gen, 3rd gen, etc.
Japanese believe 2nd gen, 3rd gen, Japanese born in foreign countries are not "real" Japanese. In order to be a real Japanese, you need to be born and raised in Japan. They will display amazement and shock if a 2nd gen actually knows how to speak Japanese.
Koreans believe 2nd gen, 3rd gen, Koreans born in foreign countries are still Korean. There is a duty and obligation to have and uphold Korean culture. This is quite evident in Miss Seoul's post. When a 2nd gen cannot speak Korean, there is DISMAY and disappointment.
That being said, I think the Japanese are more realistic and fair regarding their foreign brethren. |
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NAVFC
Joined: 10 May 2006
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| Passions wrote: |
Differences between Japanese and Koreans regarding 2nd gen, 3rd gen, etc.
Japanese believe 2nd gen, 3rd gen, Japanese born in foreign countries are not "real" Japanese. In order to be a real Japanese, you need to be born and raised in Japan. They will display amazement and shock if a 2nd gen actually knows how to speak Japanese.
Koreans believe 2nd gen, 3rd gen, Koreans born in foreign countries are still Korean. There is a duty and obligation to have and uphold Korean culture. This is quite evident in Miss Seoul's post. When a 2nd gen cannot speak Korean, there is DISMAY and disappointment.
That being said, I think the Japanese are more realistic and fair regarding their foreign brethren. |
Miss Seoul isnt even Korean, and prolly not a chick either. |
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IlIlNine
Joined: 15 Jun 2005
Location: Gunpo, Gyonggi, SoKo
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:41 am Post subject: Re: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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| pkang0202 wrote: |
Sigh...I'm having one of those " I really hate this country" moments. I'm a gyopo so its gotta be REALLY bad.
So, I went to the post office today to mail a DVD player back to the US for my sister as a present. I get to the post office and they immediately tell me "No, we can't ship DVD players." I asked them why and they simple told me that it'll break during shipping. I told them that I packed it really well and I'll take my chances. They said no.
So then I asked them where I COULD take it to, and they said DHL. I asked where the nearest DHL was and they said "Call them." and motioned me to leave. Isn't the purpose of a post office to mail things out? |
I wonder if you read this...
Anyways, it depends on what your account was set-up with as a primary source of ID. If you created your bank account before you got your ARC (ie. with your passpord as primary ID) - then yes, you'll need it whenever you do anything to/with your account.
Otherwise, if your ARC is the primary source of ID, then you soundn't have to present your passport.
But - I'm betting on the former.
Blech, I just went to shinhan to get a new bank statement book, and they told me I needed a passport. Me, who has his ARC, Shinhan Card, and 4 other cards with my name on them in my wallet, and yet I needed a damned passport to get a statement book (which you can't even DO ANYTHING WITH OTHER THAN READ YOUR STATEMENT). Hub of Asia folks. |
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Alyallen
Joined: 29 Mar 2004
Location: The 4th Greatest Place on Earth = Jeonju!!!
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 4:45 am Post subject: Re: Living in Korea: The frustrations just keep mounting |
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| pkang0202 wrote: |
Sigh...I'm having one of those " I really hate this country" moments. I'm a gyopo so its gotta be REALLY bad.
So, I went to the post office today to mail a DVD player back to the US for my sister as a present. I get to the post office and they immediately tell me "No, we can't ship DVD players." I asked them why and they simple told me that it'll break during shipping. I told them that I packed it really well and I'll take my chances. They said no.
So then I asked them where I COULD take it to, and they said DHL. I asked where the nearest DHL was and they said "Call them." and motioned me to leave. Isn't the purpose of a post office to mail things out? |
I wonder if you read this...
Anyways, it depends on what your account was set-up with as a primary source of ID. If you created your bank account before you got your ARC (ie. with your passpord as primary ID) - then yes, you'll need it whenever you do anything to/with your account.
Otherwise, if your ARC is the primary source of ID, then you soundn't have to present your passport.
But - I'm betting on the former.
Blech, I just went to shinhan to get a new bank statement book, and they told me I needed a passport. Me, who has his ARC, Shinhan Card, and 4 other cards with my name on them in my wallet, and yet I needed a damned passport to get a statement book (which you can't even DO ANYTHING WITH OTHER THAN READ YOUR STATEMENT). Hub of Asia folks. |
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What are you talking about? I suppose this is another example of the consistency of the Korean Banking system. I opened my account 3 years ago with my passport and all I have to do is tell them that my statement book is missing or needs to be replaced and I get a new one on the spot. No passport. No hassle. No questions....
The inconsistency of this country truly pisses me off sometimes....But then I go read a book and forget about it... |
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Nextyear
Joined: 30 Jun 2005
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| Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 5:01 am Post subject: |
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| I agree. It is hard to make them break the "rules". Too often if I ask Koreans to do something that makes sense to me, I got an answer "It can't be done! Because it has never been done before". |
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