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[Suwon23]

Hi. I'm told that American products can be had on US military bases (my two main goals right now are cheddar cheese and Durex condoms -for unrelated purposes- but there are other things too). I have a few friends at Camp Stanley, but I live about a million miles away in Suwon. If any US military folks from Osan or Yongsan would kindly escort me onto base, I would much appreciate it. I'll buy you lunch or something, whatever you want.

[EricaSmile84]

I don't know which of your requests are more important, but you can find cheddar cheese in the wine section at Lotte or any other large department store.

Just thought I might let you know in case the Army base doesn't work out for you.

Good luck with the rubbers.

[mikeyboy122]

Just take the subway to songson(?) 2 stops past Osan, take a cab to main gate and talk to folks going in and out usually someone will help you, especially if you're a vet. Good luck.

[Jandar]

You can get good English Cheddar at O'Brien's Pub in Changwon.

http://obriens-bar.com/changwon/

[spliff]

^^ I doubt he'd have any problems getting on base if he was a "vet" and discharged in good standing.

[mikeyboy122]

Sorry Spliff, I AM a vet, U.S.N., and you MUST be escorted on by active duty personel. Been there, done that. No doo doo.

[IlIlNine]

[Lekker]

You can only get on as a vet if you have certain privileges. My mom is a disabled vet and they wouldn't let her stay at the hotel on base.

[ytuque]

You can get really nice cheese in several varieties including cheddar, Tillamook 2lb bricks, at Costco. It will be as good as anything that you will find on the base. As for condoms, I am not sure what Costco has.

[mikeyboy122]

Hey dude just trying to help. Like you can spell the name of every city in this country. geeesh is right.

[hogwonguy1979]

for food you also need a ration card as thats how they ATTEMPT to curb black marketeers

so why dont you what the rest of do, find a black market store. there are a bunch in songtan

[Captain Corea]

[spliff]

[mikeyboy122]

Live and learn or do like me. Serve your country get your veteran I.D card and make friends with some active duty folk and presto: discount city. They take won but give change in dollars. F.Y.I. Once again, be friendly, it works.

[sineface]

In my experience they won't take won at the comissaries, or the PX, just the shoppettes and food courts.