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Wishmaster
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 4:09 am Post subject: Access to the USO |
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| Another quick question: I've walked by the USO(which is located close to Yongsan army base) and am wondering if anyone is allowed in there. Or do you need a military Id. Thanks. |
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the_beaver

Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 4:22 am Post subject: |
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walk right in.
I go there sometimes for a taste of truck stop bland cooking. |
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rudyflyer

Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Location: pacing the cage
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 6:24 am Post subject: |
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yeah civilians (or should I say non-USFK/DoD people) are always welcomed there. Food is OK, they have a decent selection of US magazines at far cheaper prices than Kyobo etc.
you have to though go in a side gate not the one right in front of the front door. Heck you can even hang out and watch a sporting event on one of the other AFN channels if AFN Korea isn't carrying it.
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Bulsajo

Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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The Bobster

Joined: 15 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 8:27 am Post subject: |
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There is also a very good travel agency located inside the building, Apple Tours and Travel. (Not a plug, but I've used them before and gotten better prices than when Korean friends have contacted their own agents on my behalf).
The USO also sponsors weekend trips to various parts of Korea, guided tours and such. Been meaning to do the Panmunjom thing for years, haven't gotten around to it yet. |
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Godzilla

Joined: 06 Jun 2003
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 7:18 pm Post subject: |
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Hey there.
Are non-US citizens welcome in the USO too? I know we can go in to book tours to Panmunnjon, but can we use the facilities as well
Cheers,
GZ |
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Mankind

Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2004 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Are non-US citizens welcome in the USO too? |
Yes you just can't work there My wife and I are there weekly.
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Wishmaster
Joined: 06 Feb 2003
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:31 pm Post subject: |
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| Cool. Thanks for the replies. I think that I'll check it out soon. |
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Butterfly
Joined: 02 Mar 2003 Location: Kuwait
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| The food is awful. |
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dogbert

Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210
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Posted: Sun Mar 14, 2004 8:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Butterfly wrote: |
| The food is awful. |
The food really does have its own character, so to speak.
But I have to say that I make it a point to eat there at least once a month, just for the intense burst of nostalgia that the food provides to anyone who ate institutional cafeteria food in 1970s U.S. |
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Juggertha

Joined: 27 May 2003 Location: Anyang, Korea
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 4:33 am Post subject: |
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| I've been wanting ot do a DMZ tour with them. Wonder if they do week days? |
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rudyflyer

Joined: 26 Feb 2003 Location: pacing the cage
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 4:45 am Post subject: |
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| they do jug, call them they should have plenty of info |
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Holyjoe

Joined: 03 Mar 2003 Location: Away for a cuppa
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 4:46 am Post subject: |
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| I've been wanting ot do a DMZ tour with them. Wonder if they do week days? |
This month they are running the tour every Tuesday. I'm booked to go on 30th March.
They post their monthly calendar of trips on the USO website every month. |
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Mankind

Joined: 18 Jan 2003
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 5:44 am Post subject: |
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| Wonder if they do week days? |
Tuesday, Saturday. 6:30 am leave. Reserve a bag lunch atleast 2 days before.
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Juggertha

Joined: 27 May 2003 Location: Anyang, Korea
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Posted: Mon Mar 15, 2004 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Holyjoe wrote: |
| Juggertha wrote: |
| I've been wanting ot do a DMZ tour with them. Wonder if they do week days? |
This month they are running the tour every Tuesday. I'm booked to go on 30th March.
They post their monthly calendar of trips on the USO website every month. |
OMG thats the day I want to go.. hmm gotta call..gotta call...gotta call.. |
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