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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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 Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:25 am Post subject: So I was at the Korean consulate in LA yesterday and... |
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The Good:
There were no numbers to take, we were there before they opened the doors, Korean high level guy came outside and opened the door to let us in 25 minutes early, turned on the tv for us (Soccer highlights woo hoo!) and got me some coffee. There was a waiting lounge with sofas and reading materials. About two minutes to 9, 30 Koreans rushed in, but we got our stuff done in a record 19 minutes. What really impressed me is that they'll be helping one person, get your stuff back from another office, call you right back to their window and help you finish while helping the other person too. It's all about flexibility, imho. I know I'm only a dog, but I can say without a doubt, that I'm satisfied with the job they're doing. Of course it always helps if you have all your stuff ready when you get there too. 
The Bad: No doggie biscuits available in the lounge. |
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hellofaniceguy
Joined: 10 Jan 2003
Location: On your computer screen!
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:26 am Post subject: |
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| We all have good and bad experiences with koreans or korean businesses...the same can be said about any other nationality. And I'm sure koreans say the same about non koreans...... |
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dimnd
Joined: 19 May 2005
Location: Western USA
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 7:14 am Post subject: CA Korean Consulate |
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I, too, have had much success and been treated with respect and in an expeditious manner with the SFO office in CA on Clay Street. Courteous and intelligent people versed in what is necessary for any type of visa.
I will be sending for a new visa in a matter of months and am happy to use their services again.
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ella
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:23 am Post subject: |
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| The consulate in L.A. is where I'll be going, thanks for the info. |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:48 am Post subject: |
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| On the other hand, unfortunately the Ottawa embassy has taken a turn for the worse. |
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SuperFly
Joined: 09 Jul 2003
Location: In the doghouse
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 12:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Do bark, tell what happened Bul. |
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Guri Guy
Joined: 07 Sep 2003
Location: Bamboo Island
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: |
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The Canadian Embassy is Seoul is pathetic. Crappy hours and service. It is an embarrassment.  |
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Bulsajo
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject: |
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| SuperFly wrote: |
| Do bark, tell what happened Bul. |
Can't park in the parking lot any more, at the side door to the consulate where you buzz to be let in they tell you to go around to the main entrance- just stupid inconvenient stuff for no good reason that could be solved with one or two strategically placed signs. |
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billybrobby
Joined: 09 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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| hellofaniceguy wrote: |
| We all have good and bad experiences with koreans or korean businesses...the same can be said about any other nationality. And I'm sure koreans say the same about non koreans...... |
except when it's a bad experience for you, it's proof of koreans neverending evilness. when it's a good experience you get all philosophic. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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| I had an experience similarly positive to the OP's in New York. It helped to be there during a game where Korea was playing in the World Cup, because there were NO Koreans transacting their business. |
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sjrm
Joined: 27 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:03 pm Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| I had an experience similarly positive to the OP's in New York. |
the one in Houston is hit and miss. i've had one ok experience, and one that made me want to smack them upside the head. |
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JLarter
Joined: 17 Apr 2006
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| Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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| Hopefully the one in London is decent. will find out in a week. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 12:58 am Post subject: Re: So I was at the Korean consulate in LA yesterday and... |
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| SuperFly wrote: |
The Good:
There were no numbers to take, we were there before they opened the doors, Korean high level guy came outside and opened the door to let us in 25 minutes early, turned on the tv for us (Soccer highlights woo hoo!) and got me some coffee. There was a waiting lounge with sofas and reading materials. About two minutes to 9, 30 Koreans rushed in, but we got our stuff done in a record 19 minutes. What really impressed me is that they'll be helping one person, get your stuff back from another office, call you right back to their window and help you finish while helping the other person too. It's all about flexibility, imho. I know I'm only a dog, but I can say without a doubt, that I'm satisfied with the job they're doing. Of course it always helps if you have all your stuff ready when you get there too. :P
The Bad: No doggie biscuits available in the lounge. |
I had to call them today because the Atlanta, Georgia thing was not able to handle my tourist visa application.
L.A. was okay. |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:29 pm Post subject: Re: So I was at the Korean consulate in LA yesterday and... |
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| Roch wrote: |
I had to call them today because the Atlanta, Georgia thing was not able to handle my tourist visa application.
L.A. was okay. |
I have gotten a tourist visa from Atlanta. Wonder if things have changed or if the person you spoke to just couldn't be bothered. |
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Roch
Joined: 24 Apr 2003
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2006 5:55 pm Post subject: Atlanta Korean Consulate General |
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Gee, I wonder if it was just a case of Ms. Kim feeling lazy or something.
By the way, are you from Florida? |
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