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sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

Hi. I have an interview today in Asan. Can anyone give me some information about Asan. Like what is there to see and do, site seeing, entertainment, nightlife etc.

And if this is not the place where is there somewhere close that people go out?

Cheers

jlb · Joined: 18 Sep 2003

Not much going on in Asan, I can tell you that. Some people head over to Cheonan (a 15-30 minute bus/subway ride) for a bit of nightlife. The Cheonan people head to Seoul Smile

fortysixyou · Joined: 08 Jun 2006

PM me with your Asanian quesitons. I have fairly extensive knowledge of all things Asan.

sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

joshua7choi · Joined: 05 Jun 2008 Location: Suwon

about Asan-si
http://www.asan.go.kr/eng/tour/sub_01.asp

(1) Bus
Asan Bus Termnial ~ Kangnam
timetable
07:05 10:05 14:35 07:45 11:35 15:30 08:45 12:55 16:55 09:35 13:35 18:25
required time: 2 hours
cost: 5,700 won

Asan Bus Terminal~Suwon
timetable
06:20 12:20 18:10 07:20 13:20 19:10 08:20 14:15 20:20 09:20 15:20 21:05 10:20 16:10 11:15 17:10
required time: 1.40 hours
cost: 6,100 won

Asan Bus Terminal ~ Incheon Inter' Airport
timetable
05:30 12:40 18:20 07:50 14:40 10:40 16:40
required time: 3 hours
cost: 18,500 won

(2) Subway
Sinchang ~ Suwon
Fare: 2500 won
Required Time: 75 min'
see=> http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/station/eng/linemap.action

(3) Train
Asan ~ Yeoung
fare: 5,500 won
required time: 68 min'
see => http://info.korail.com/2007/eng/eng_index.jsp (Click 'Booking')

I hope above info proves useful.

Josh
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sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

Cheers for that joshua7choi its really helpful

fortysixyou · Joined: 08 Jun 2006

Sucks that you can't PM.

If you're going to be in Asan, you gotta buy a car. It's country. I have a car, and I've been so much more happy since.

There are all those things you mentioned, and plenty more. Having a car will help you get there.

In Asan, I go swimming every day. I really like that.

There's an amazing climbing wall here.

There's lots of nature.

There are a few hiking spots I think.

There is lots of camping if you're into that.

Where was your interview?

What area will you be in? The more specific you get, the more I can help you and give you an impression of what your area is like.

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

Asan....be sure that you know that it's sometimes known as Onyang! The train/subway station is Onyang-Oncheon, oncheon, meaning hot springs.

There really isn't much IN Asan, but it's SO close to everything, that you won't miss much. Subway is 10 minutes to the KTX (Asan Station), and 32-37 minutes to Seoul Station. Your immigration office is in Daejon, which is less than 15 minutes by KTX.

Oeam Folk Village is nice, there's an E-mart within taxi distance. World Food and Asian Mart downtown have lots of good stuff, as does DC mart (from the T intersection across from the train station, take the 3rd (maybe 4th) left. It's on your right, down the stairs.

If you're looking for Mickey D or BK, ya gotta go to Cheonan...but I've lived in the Asan area for 8 years and I love it!

fortysixyou is right...get a car ASAP!!! You can see so much more that way!!!

sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

jinks · Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Location: Formerly: Lower North Island

woo!
Moonies!
You will probably gravitate towards Cheonan rather than Asan. Your address maybe Asan-si, but your reality will be Cheonan-si. I live 10 mins away from you (Asan side), but if I do stuff, it is in Cheonan.
People are right about needing a car here. Make sure you bring an Int'l license and sort out a local one when you get here (you have to take a test if your license in from a left-side driving country). The licensing centre is in Yesan, a short train ride away.
My friend's friend works at your school - I'll ask him about the new Aussie!
Good luck

DCJames · Joined: 27 Jul 2006

sigmundsmith · Joined: 22 Nov 2007

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

You could try to get your license in Seoul before you come down. Then, you'll just have to go to Asan City Hall to change the address on your license.

My husband is from a left-side driving country and all he had to do was leave his license with them. He'll get it back when he leaves for good and turns in his Korean license. You'll need your passport, ARC, a couple of photos and some cash.

Are you going to be working for the uni or a public school?

jinks · Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Location: Formerly: Lower North Island

ajuma · Joined: 18 Feb 2003 Location: Anywere but Seoul!!

Well, you can get a car for a million or less. Car repairs are super cheap. Car insurance is cheap compared to other countries. You'll pay a lot the first year, being a new driver here, but it goes down every year if you have no accidents. I pay about 275,000 for a year.