Handong Global University: International Faculty Handbook

Handong Global University
Heunghae, Pukku, Pohang, Kyungbuk, KOREA 791-708

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HANDONG GLOBAL
UNIVERSITY
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY HANDBOOK
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcoming Message - Foreign Taxes
 The President…………………………………………..4  Social Insurance (Health, Pension, Liability)…………17
 The Office of International Community Advancement..4  Medical Assistance……………………………………17
I. Handong Global University IV. Administration
 The Vision……..……………………………….………5  Academic Calendar & Holidays……………………….18
 Mission Statement……………………………….……..5  Names of Departments………………………………...19
 Campus Map………………………………………....6  Typical Korean Classroom / Culture & Respect……...19
 Campus facilities……………………………………….6  Curriculum…………………………………………….19
II. Passport, Visa, Registration Card  Position, Status, Classification………………………...20
Alien Registration………………………………………….9  Teaching as a Profession…………………………...…20
Pohang Immigration Office………………………………..11 - Dress / Attire
llI. Faculty Life at HGU - Instructor Absences
 Christian Foundation, Church, Chapel and Prayer…….12 - Student Attendance
 When You Need Assistance…………………..……….12 - Examinations and Grading
- General Affairs - Office Hours
- Academic Affairs - Evaluation
- Policy & Planning  Course Hours…………………………………………22
- Student Affairs  Service & Expectations……………………………….22
- Global Affairs  Contract, Appointment, Renewal…………………….22
 Working Environment…………………………………14  Outside Work………………………………………...22
- Office Facilities, Supplies and Telephone  Student Social Life…………………………………...22
- Mailboxes, Faxes and Duplicating Machines  Student Organizations………………………………...23
- Miscellaneous Information  Adult Education Programs……………………………23
- Faculty Responsibilities V. International Guesthouse
 English Worship Service………………………………16  International Faculty Guesthouses……………………24
 Payment………………………………………………..16  Guesthouse / Personal Items………………………….25
- Periods  Guesthouse Facilities………………………………….26
- Deductions, Pension, Medical, Taxes
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED
Vl. About the City (Pohang) Vll. About Korea
 Map………………………………………………27  Map………………………………………….30
 Transportation…………………………………….27  Attractions…………………………………..30
- Pohang Airport  Transportation……………………………....30
- Express Bus  Currency…………………………………….30
- Shuttle Bus (From HGU To Downtown-[Yukkuri])  Weather in Pohang………………………….31
- Weekend Shuttle Bus (From HGU To Seoul)  Seasons……………………………………...31
 Medical Assistance……………………….………28  Holidays…………………………………….32
 Entertainment & Shopping (Yukkuri)……………28  Common Korean Expressions……………....32
 Getting and Sending Cash, Banking……….…..…28  Useful HGU websites……………………….33
* Handong Global University is committed to maintaining the University environment as a Christian community which provides a place for academic
study, research, teaching and work. Information contained in this handbook does NOT represent university policy, but is a general guideline to assist
you in your orientation and work at HGU.
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Welcoming Message from the President

Dear International Faculty:
In this age of crumbling morality and self-centered materialism, many Christian universities have lost their Christian
identity. Handong Global University (HGU), as a global Christian university that embodies the Christian spirit, seeks to
revive the Christian worldview in education, repudiating the teachings and influences of the atheistic view, using
knowledge, intellect, and truth, to produce people of God who will change the world for His glory. As a university
preparing for the 21st century, HGU wants to produce a new type of leader not only by training students in their
specialty majors, English, and computer education, but also by emphasizing spiritual and character education. I am
confident that HGU students, deeply grounded in the HGU spirit and tradition, will prove to be faithful leaders,
recognized widely for their professionalism, honesty, and wholesome character which will bear testimony to their
Christian values. HGU is accomplishing the dream of producing leaders who will bring about positive change during
this precarious and critical time in world history and Asian development.
Welcome to the family at Handong Global University! I look forward to meeting with you on campus.
Warm Christian Regards,
Young Gil Kim, President
THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT WELCOMES YOU!
DEAR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY,
The Office of International Community Advancement (OICA) is dedicated to supporting students and faculty in
adjusting to life in Korea and achieving their academic goals. We have provided this manual to help you become
familiar with the school and its surroundings. You are encouraged to become familiar with the international services
and the support OICA provides. Within the OICA, you will find friendly people who are happy to help you.
Please stop by and visit us in room 205B of the main administration building (UA).
Grace and peace,
Kun Lee, Director
Office of International Community Advancement
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I. HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY
THE VISION
Handong Global University will be the "Global Christian University," educating twenty-first century leaders for Korea
and the world who are exceptional in both academics and Christian moral character, in particular, honesty and service to
mankind.
Handong Global University has been recognized for three consecutive years in 1996, 1997, and 1998 from the Ministry
of Education in Korea for its academic excellence in developing a global education program for the new millennium.
All curriculum, activities, and campus events encourage students to achieve their potential for global leadership and
character development with academic excellence in their discipline of study.
MISSION STATEMENT
Handong Global University will train and send forth leaders who are:
 Honest Christian laymen who will change the world through a spirit of love, humility, and service for the glory of
God.
 Honest global servants who live to serve communities, nations, and the world, especially developing countries,
through their professional area and ethics.
 Honest intellectuals with a Christian worldview in various academic fields, re-establishing the true purpose of
education and rebuilding faith in biblical creationism and morality.
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CAMPUS MAP
HANDONG UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP – FALL 2006

Guest House Community Language
1 Chapel ENTRANCE
HS Ed. Bldg
Annex
Chapel Campus
2 3
P 4 5 6 7 P P (GLEC)
Security
HS
P
P
Main Administrative Bldg
(UA)
P Soccer Field
Tennis
Courts
Dorm 6 Dorm 7
Dorm 1
Engineering Blg 1 (CE1) Vision Circle Plaza
Dorm 2
Rosebush Garden Way
Handong
Handong Dorm
International Engineering Blg 2 (CE2) Basketball Courts Plaza
High School Cosmos
Flower Field
(HIS) Dorm 3
Student Union (SU)
Tech/Biz Main Dorm 4 Dorm 5
Incubator Urban Design Library Soccer Outdoor Bookstore/
Bldg 1 Basketball Courts Convenience
Studio (UL) Cage Performance
Arena Store
Advanced Dorm 8
Education
Bldg P Opening
Campus Loop
Mission House P Spring 07
Studio Apts
Main Administrative Building Engineering Building 1 Engineering Building 2

1st fl: Administration, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Admissions 1st fl: Business and Economics Dept. 1st fl: Mechanical Engineering
2nd fl: President’s Office, OIA, OICA, Policy Planning, NURI 2nd fl: Design and Mass Communication 2nd fl: Spatial Env. Engineering
4th fl: Campus Computer and Network Administration 3rd fl: Life and Food Sciences 3rd, 4th fl: Computer Science
4th fl: International Law School (HILS) Electrical Engineering
CAMPUS FACILITIES
Foreign Faculty Housing
HGU tries to provide housing for faculty members who are of foreign nationalities and ethnicities. There are currently 7
guest apartment buildings,12 single studio-apartments, and four studio apartments in student dorms. For more detailed
information see the International Guest House section.
Dining on Campus
The Table restaurant is located in the Hyoam Chapel Annex building on the first floor. While serving a fixed menu of
Korean and western dishes, they offer a special dish every day. Prices are around 4,000 to 5,000won. The Table is open
M-F from 10am to 8:30pm.
The Main Student Cafeteria offers meals all weeks for 2,500 won in the Student Union Building. There is a take-out
corner on the front-side window which offers Korean sushi rolls, baked goods, and sandwiches. After 4pm, a pizza and
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chicken delivery service opens inside by the back wall. You can get a fairly nice pizza for 7,000 to 10,000 won.
Breakfast is served from 7:30-9:30 am, lunch from 11:30 am-2 pm, and dinner from 5 pm-7 pm.
The Snack Camp Restaurant is located inside the East Wing of the Student Union Building. They serve traditional
Korean fast-food and are open from 10 am-11 pm. Prices range from 1,000 to 3,000 won.
The International School Cafeteria, located in the high school chapel building, offers a higher quality meal at 3,000 won
per meal ticket. However, their hours are more restricted and outside guests can only eat after the students have been
served first. Lunch is from 12:40-1 pm; dinner is from 6:15-6:45 pm. They are closed on Saturday and Sunday.
There is a student café that serves coffee, juice, and light snacks on the 2nd floor of the Student Union Building’s West
Wing. It is located past the billiard tables by the classrooms.
A faculty/staff lounge is a quiet room lined with soft white leather couches located in the DLE building on the first
floor, on the chapel side of the hall. The space is open only to faculty and staff of HGU.
Student Union Building/ Cafeteria/ Snack Bar and Other Places to Just Chill Out
The Student Union Building houses the student government, clubs, and classrooms. The second floor has a beauty shop
(if you dare…) a nice little student café, and classrooms on both wings. The coffee shop has yet to get a name; but the
coffee is brewed, and the ambience is uplifting. Drinks are around 1,000 to 2,000 won; there’s either soft music playing
or a large, flat-panel TV showing sports or music videos. On the first floor is the International Student Lounge, a room
lined with low couches for foreign students to rest, read, or study.
The main cafeteria is also a good place to just sit and watch TV, meet with teams, and order pizza or fried chicken for
those late night hunger pangs. Vending machines are also available for beverages.
HGU Convenient Store / Bookstore – It’s not Walmart, but it’s convenient.
The convenience store is located next to the cafeteria in an adjoining building and has items including toiletries, instant
ramen, sandwiches, drinks, and some fruit, textbooks, school supplies, musical instruments, and all the things you never
thought you’d need in your home like bathroom slippers or clothes freshener spray. The store profits go back to
supporting student activities and facilities. They’re open from 9 am to 10 pm M-F and 2-10 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Handong International School
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Handong International School (HIS) has been established on the far side of the HGU campus for the purpose of
educating children whose missionary parents desire their children to receive an English-based education in Korea,
grades 7-12. Children of foreign faculty can enroll and fees are determined by the school. Currently there are about 50%
missionary children and 50% other Korean students. The Middle School uses mostly English for instruction while the
High School uses mostly Korean for instruction to prepare students to enter Korean universities.
University Administration Building (UA Building)
The University Administration Building houses the main administrative and support offices for the university. The
second floor also has conference rooms, professors’ offices, and the Office of International Community Advancement.
Additional classrooms and professor’s offices are located on the third and fourth floors. The prayer room is located on
the fourth floor in the attic room in front of the stairwell.
Computer Center (Fourth Floor of the UA Building)
The Computer Center assists in meeting computing needs of the university administration, constructs and maintains the
network system and promotes computer education for students. It also manages student intranet e-mail accounts, and
the Internet system, which maximize the computerization of and networking on the campus. If you need to use a school
computer, please come to the 4th floor and visit the labs on the west wing. Even though the OS is Korean, it shouldn’t be
a problem if you’re familiar with the Windows layout.
Computer Engineering Buildings
There are two Computer Engineering (CE) Buildings. In the main Computer Engineering (CE1) building, there are
laboratories (Biology, Environmental), Design School classrooms and professors’ offices. In the second Computer
Engineering (CE2) building, there are laboratories (Mechanical, Electrical), classrooms and professors’ offices.
Handong International Law School (HILS)
HILS is located on the fourth floor of CE1. For more information refer to http://lawschool.handong.edu.
Hyoam Chapel
Hyoam Chapel, completed in 1999, is the home for the Handong International Church (HIC). Worship services and
seminars are held in the chapel and chapel annex. HGU faculty attend weekly chapel services on Wednesday mornings.
In the afternoon Teams consisting of professors and students have chapel services either in English or in Korean and
church services are held on Sundays. HGU’s first and second prayer hour begins at 5am and 7am respectively. English
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Sunday Service is at 9 am. The Korean Sunday service is at 11 am. The English All-Out Worship service is at 9 pm
Thursday nights. You can volunteer to serve or to participate in a small group at the beginning of the semester at HIC.
Techno-Business Incubator Building
This building houses new ventures of start-up companies by students, professors and our network partners. The new
brick building also houses the e-learning studio where faculty can record their lectures for immediate viewing online.
Student Housing
Dormitory residency is required of all freshmen and sophomores. Rooms are designed to hold four students. Aside from
basic dormitory facilities, each residence hall is equipped with a lounge. There are seven dormitories; one is especially
designated for International students (I-house). Many students use the lounges on each floor for fellowship & TV.
Post Office/Delivery – Sending stuff domestic has never been this easy!
The post office is located behind the University Administration building. Regular mail can be sent cheaply for around
370 won. For express mail with Internet verified delivery confirmation, it usually costs double the regular price. If you
are sending a larger package, you have many options. Taekbae (parcel delivery service) is very cheap in Korea and the
competition among TaekBae firms is fierce. A regular box (3ftx2ftx2ft) will run around 4,000 or 5,000 won to
anywhere in Korea from your doorstep. All deliveries are able to be tracked online. If you don’t want to lug heavy
luggage from Incheon International Airport, take it to the Hanjin TaekBae Station at the far end of the departure floor
for 1-2 day delivery. The cost is reasonable and you get a 20% discount if you have a Korean Airline mileage card.
HanJin Taekbae: 1588-0011 (http://www.hanjin.co.kr/english/main.htm)
Post Office TaekBae: 1588-1300 (http://www.koreapost.go.kr/index.jsp)
You can use DHL international express delivery which is available on the right side as you enter the campus post office.
Envelopes and boxes are available.
II. PASSPORT, VISA, REGISTRATION CARD
Before arriving in Korea each faculty person must have either an E1 or E2 visa, with Multiple Entry capability in your
passport. A single entry means the visa is good for one visit, which means you may have to go through another visa
application and fee once you leave Korea for vacation or you may have difficulty re-entering the country. An E1 visa is
better, allowing you greater privileges such as easily applying for and receiving a driver’s license if you already have a
current one from your home country. E1 visas are usually given to visiting professors and special professionals in the
education field. E2 visas are often given to lecturers and temporary hogwan (learning academy teachers). The E2 visa is
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restricted; for instance, you can’t invest in Korean real estate or stocks and you have to renew it more often. If you
come to Handong with another kind of visa, such as an F3 accompanying spouse visa, that prevents you from working,
then you’re in for an inconvenient time of re-processing that visa. You’ll need to collect the original documents for
proving your work history, original diplomas from all of your universities, birth certificates, etc. Then, you may even
have to take a trip Japan (Fukuoka, which is an afternoon’s boat ride from Pusan) to go to the Korean embassy at your
own expense to obtain your visa. It is not recommended to get into this kind of dilemma. If you’re of Korean descent,
try to get the F-4 visa, which is a dream visa, allowing many benefits.
ALIEN REGISTRATION
If you want to stay in Korea for more than 90 days, you are required to register at the local immigration office within 90
days from the date of your entry. You may be penalized if you stay in Korea for more than 90 days without being
registered. To register, you should fill out an application at the local immigration office by visiting in person. It takes
about seven to ten days from the time of your entry for the data to be transferred to the Immigration office in Pohang.
The document requirements are as follows: an application form, your certificate of employment (received from
Academic Affairs), your passport, 3 color photos (3×4), a copy of your employment contract from Academic Affairs
and 10,000 to 60,000 won.
If your application is accepted, the Immigration officer in charge will stamp your passport and issue an Alien
Registration card to you. It usually takes about one week for the applicant to get the Alien Registration card. Once you
are registered, you are obliged to observe the accompanying duties below. Foreigners are expected to carry the Resident
Alien Card at all times and this number is used on many documents including driver’s licenses, bank accounts, cell
phone accounts and medical insurance accounts. It is recommended to keep a photocopy of your Alien Card and
Passport in another location in the event of a loss of your card. In addition, should you change any particulars with
regards to your alien registration card (ex. renewal), please inform Mr. Koo in Academic Affairs
(xname@handong.edu).
Re-issuance of a lost or damaged Alien Registration card
If your Alien Registration card is lost or damaged, you should apply for re-issuance of the lost or damaged card at a
local or district Immigration office having jurisdiction over the place of your stay, within 14 days of the incident.
Documents required: application form, fee (10,000 won), paper to prove your loss this issued at the police station and
your passport.
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Change of Status of Alien Registration cards
You should report changes to your Alien Registration card at the local or district immigration office within 14 days of
the change. Changes include adding a work place or a different contract from the same work place.
Application for Alien Registration Card Extension
There will be an expiration date on the Resident Alien Card. If your passport expires it also affects your Resident Alien
card. Keep track of all such dates to be sure you complete all paperwork on time. Documents needed: application form,
fee (30,000 won), copy of employment contract, alien registration card and passport.
Re-entry Permit
You should return your Alien Registration card to an Immigration officer, when leaving Korea permanently, or when
you acquire Korean nationality. Unless your visa is for multiple-entry, if you wish to leave temporarily and re-enter
Korea within the stated period you planned to stay in Korea, you are required to apply for a re-entry permit before
leaving Korea.
NOTE
If you leave Korea without a re-entry permit, you must get a new Korean visa to return to Korea even if
your period of stay has not yet expired. To apply for a re-entry permit, you should fill out an application
at the Pohang Immigration Office either by visiting it in person or by proxy. You can also apply for a re-
entry permit at the port of departure when you leave.
Document requirements are as follows: passport, alien registration card, application form and
fee (30,000 won for a single re-entry permit, 50,000won for a multiple re-entry permit)
**If your application is accepted, the Immigration officer in charge will stamp your passport to show you have obtained
a re-entry permit.
POHANG IMMIGRATION OFFICE
The Pohang Immigration Office is located near the Pohang port for Ulleungdo. After getting on the HGU shuttle bus at
the SK gas station, (Hangu gas station:항구 주유소). walk back in the direction of the Pohang port until you find
another SK gas station (Taekyoung gas station:태경 주유소). At Taekyoung gas station (태경 주유소), cross the street
and there will be a narrow road in front of you. Walk down the road and turn left. The Pohang Immigration Office
((054) 247-2971) is a waterfront building with a green roof. See map below for general directions.
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llI. FACULTY LIFE AT HGU
CHRISTIAN FOUNDATION, CHURCH, CHAPEL & PRAYER
University chapel hours (Wednesdays), church services (Sundays), and meetings are intended to bring the faculty,
students, and the entire HGU community together regularly for worship, spiritual nourishment and education. A prayer
room, located on the fourth floor of the Administration Building, is designated for prayer and quiet time. Faculty prayer
services are held Wednesday mornings. These programs bring a unique distinction to the ethos and Christian foundation
of HGU as a global Christian university. Your regular, mindful and active participation is appreciated.
WHEN YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
If you need assistance, please speak up and speak often. If it is an academic matter, please contact your department head
or colleague. If it is a matter related to life on campus, please contact the Faculty Housing Coordinator or the Office of
International Community Advancement. Sometimes, requests are misunderstood or forgotten in the busy-ness of the
day, so it is important that you make your requests known.
There are five main departments that handle most of the administrative challenges at HGU:
General Affairs (Sa-mu-chuh)
Location: On the first floor to the right when entering the main administration building
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The General Affairs department is the main administrative office for HGU. The office consists of the facilities
management/planning, accounting office, and human resources/welfare. Dean In-Gil Yoon is the head of General
Affairs.
Academic Affairs (Kyo-mu-chuh)
Location: On the first floor to the left when entering the main administration building
The mission of Academic Affairs is to assist faculty with grading, student records, course registrations, classroom
assignments, government paperwork and registrations, employee contracts, and maintain business files. The office also
houses the admissions personnel, which takes care of undergraduate admissions. Professor Youngsup Kim (GIS,
Computer Science) is the dean.
Policy and Planning (Gee-hwek-chuh)
Location: On the 2nd floor of the main administration building
The Policy and Planning Office administers all aspects of planning, budgeting, and regulating university activities. Land
Development Affairs falls within this office. The current dean is Professor Byung Sun Suh (Life & Food Sciences).
Student Affairs (Huk-seng-chuh)
Location: Beside Academic Affairs on the first floor of the main administration building
The Student Affairs Department is involved in all aspects of managing student life, including teams, student programs,
events, and career advancement and planning. Professor Won-Chol Cho (Industrial Design) is the dean of this office.
Global Affairs (Gook-jae-geh-bul-hyub-nyuk-chuh)
Location: On the 2nd floor of the main administration building
This department consists of the Office of International Affairs (OIA), the Office of International Community
Advancement (OICA) and International Fundraising Office. The OIA is concerned with HGU’s relationships with sister
universities and other organizations abroad. All exchange programs and the care of visiting VIPs is handled here. The
OICA is concerned with the on-campus concerns of International students and International faculty, and the
International Fundraising Office does what its name indicates, namely it fundraises. President Young-Gil Kim is
currently also the dean of this department.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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Office Facilities, Supplies and Telephone
Your supervisor or department head, in conjunction with the Policy and Planning Department, will assign an office to
you upon arrival on campus. Tenure-track professors usually are assigned a private office and all other
professors/lecturers have shared offices. The telephones are to make calls only to campus extensions, the local Pohang
area and in Korea. Offices are heated by fuel oil or bottled gas. You can arrange for fuel or get assistance from the
General Affairs Office. Electric or portable heaters are not allowed. Air conditioners are not provided and should not be
used in the offices. Office supplies are available in the General Affairs office on the first floor of the Administration
Building. Please sign out what you take on a sheet of paper in the cabinet. An office worker should be able to assist you.
Mailboxes, Faxes and Duplicating Machines
A mailbox will be assigned to you. Some mailboxes are located on the first floor of the Administration Building. A
copying machine, fax machine, and Rizzo graph copy machine (for more than 30 copies) are located there also. Please
record your signature, number of copies made, and purpose when using the Rizzo and fax machines. For incoming
faxes, the number in the General Affairs is 260-1149. Another fax machine ((054)260-1079) is located in the Academic
Affairs Office on the first floor of the Administration Building.
Miscellaneous Information
Coffee, beverage, and purified water machines are located on the first and third floors of the Main Building, and in the
Engineering Building. ATM’s are located beside the Counseling Center.
Individual teachers hire teaching assistants for 3100 won per hour. If you are looking for help, you may advertise for
TA’s on the bulletin board.
Building hallways are cleaned regularly. However, office cleaning is your responsibility. Student teams sometimes are
willing to clean classrooms and your office.
An academic calendar is available from the Academic Affairs Office located on the first floor of the Administration
Building or an English one can be found on the OICA online bulletin board.
The Office of General Affairs will provide you with an office name sign and 1-box of standard personal business cards
at no cost to you. Ask the staff in your department to assist you with preparing your business cards.
Faculty Responsibilities
▪ Test Administration
All faculty members are responsible for administering tests or exams.
▪ Department Meetings
All faculty members are expected to attend department meetings called by the department heads.
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▪ Staff Meetings
Staff meetings are called from time to time for the purpose of disseminating information, which cannot be conveyed
adequately in written memos. All faculty members are expected to attend the meetings.
▪ T.A. Supervision
The responsibility for personal TA’s belongs to each professor. Department heads are responsible for TA’s within their
major areas.
▪ Substitutes
Occasionally, legitimate reasons require teachers to be absent from class. It is the responsibility of the individual teacher
to arrange for a substitute to teach his/her class. Only as a last resort should classes be canceled.
▪ Classroom Obligations
It is the obligation of each teacher to begin and end classes promptly and to hold classes during the assigned time. You
are also responsible for using the assigned textbook or your selected textbook, and developing each class’ syllabus.
▪ Weekly Responsibilities
Attendance Reports: Daily class attendance reports are required and turned in at the end of each semester.
Office Hours: Four hours a week are the minimum. Be sure to schedule office hours at times when your students do not
have classes! Post your office hours on your door.
▪ Beginning of Semester Responsibilities
Initial Meeting / Retreat: Attendance at the first full staff meeting is necessary, usually held at an off-campus site in
mid-February and mid-August. Occasionally, additional staff meetings are called at other times throughout the
semester. See your department head for final teaching assignments, registrations and class schedules.
▪ Mid-Semester Responsibilities
Evaluations: Let students know how they are doing and any changes they need to achieve maximum improvement.
▪ End-of-Semester Responsibilities
Student Course Evaluations: Students must complete end-of-semester evaluations in which they evaluate the teacher’s
performance, the textbooks, teaching materials, and the class. Most of this is done directly on the computer.
Student Evaluations: All faculty members must complete a detailed report for each student at the end of the semester.
Because the report indicates final percentages of homework and attendance, the forms cannot be completed until after
the last class meeting. The Academic Affairs Office will advise you on any other details of this process.
▪ Social Activities
HGU runs several social functions throughout the year for students and/or faculty, including festivals, open houses, etc.
Participation in these events will be greatly appreciated. In addition, team professors may decide to have social
activities with their students.
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▪ Chapel Service
All professors should participate in the chapel services and be spiritual role models. Professors are encouraged, as their
schedule permits, to lead Bible studies during weekdays and attend Faculty Group Bible studies.
▪ Professors’ Prayer Meeting
All professors should participate each Wednesday morning at 8:30 AM as the faculty sings, praises, studies, and prays
together.
▪ Professors’ Retreats
All professors must participate in the professors’ retreats which are held one week prior to the beginning of each
semester. The purpose of the two-day meeting is to introduce new faculty members, worship, praise, and receive
updates from the president and the deans. It is a time of fellowship as well as a time to learn more about the mission and
purpose of HGU. The meeting serves as a “Kickoff” to start the semester.
ENGLISH WORSHIP SERVICE
There are two places of worship that have English services on Sundays: Handong International Church (HIC) in the
Hyoam Chapel and Bukbu Presbyterian Church. The HIC ministry is for the benefit of international students and
English-speaking faculty. The church has an international pastor, and many students participate in the service. The
service is held at 9 am and lasts approximately 100 minutes. Bukbu Presbyterian Church in Pohang has an English
service on Sunday afternoons involving several HGU professors and members of Bukbu Church. The service is for one
hour and is followed by fellowship and a Bible study. There are also other churches if you wish to attend, but they are in
Korean. An Anglican church is located near Green Mart at the Chang-po Rotary. One Catholic Church is in Heung-hae.
Pohang has several Catholic churches. Other well known Protestant churches include Pohang Jeil (First) Presbyterian
Church which has an English service on Sundays at 11:30 am and Song-do Presbyterian Church in Song-do Dong.
PAYMENT
Periods
Pay is deposited on the 17th of every month. See the General Affairs Office for specific banking information.
Deductions, Pension, Medical, Taxes
Approximately 3-4% of your paycheck is deducted each month for pension and another 3-4% for medical, for which the
university and you contribute 50-50 of the cost of the medical plan. Taxes are not deducted until after you have been
employed for 2 years if you are an America citizen, but are deducted immediately if you are a Canadian citizen.
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Health insurance is provided through the university and medical care is available at a discount through Sunlin Hospital
in downtown Pohang. Medical costs in Korea are much lower than in the U.S. Other hospitals include St. Mary’s near
the POSTECH campus and Dong-Guk University, also near downtown. There are also a number of clinics and
pharmacies (Yak-bang) in the area. The pharmacies can give non-prescription medication after you tell them your
symptoms. In both cases, it is best to go along with someone who can speak Korean. When you visit a hospital or clinic,
be sure to bring your alien registration card and your insurance card. An on-campus nurse is also located on the first
floor of Dorm #3 (women’s dorm). HGU’s insurance does not cover you when you travel abroad. The General Affairs
Office will provide you with a medical booklet describing your insurance benefits. A receipt showing all deductions
from your paycheck will be placed in your mailbox.
Foreign Taxes
You are responsible for taxes that may be owed to your home government. Check with your CPA and the criteria for
paying taxes while you are living abroad. Check the number of days a year that you may be required to stay out of the
country for a tax benefit. Canadian residents have the option of maintaining or not maintaining residence. HGU does
not involve itself with foreign tax laws. US citizens living abroad have until June 15 to file their tax and can get a four
month extension until October 15 by requesting it from the U.S. government.
SOCIAL INSURANCE (HEALTH, PENSION, LIABILITY)
To obtain insurance you required to have a photocopy of your Alien Registration Card and you will be given an
extensive physical at Sun Lin Hospital during the first few weeks of your time in Korea. The benefits include:
 Health insurance - Basic health care – hospital, or pharmacy, X-ray, etc.
 Pension – amount paid: salary*8.5% (50%)
 Liability insurance - group insurance for unexpected accidents when you lead a group of students
inside/outside campus.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
There is a nurse’s clinic located on the ground floor of dormitory #3. Primary care is offered there, as well as over-the-
counter medications. Tel. ext. 1995
IV. ADMINISTRATION
ACADEMIC CALENDAR & HOLIDAYS
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An academic year has two semesters, spring and fall, each with 16 weeks. The spring semester
begins around the last week of February or the first week of March and ends in late June. The fall
semester begins around the end of August and ends around the middle of December. There are two
vacation periods, the shorter one being in the summer, about 8 weeks, and the longer one, 12 weeks
in the winter, from mid-December to the beginning of March.
Spring Semester Fall Semester
1st week – Start up Spring Semester 1st week – Start Fall Semester, Course Registration
2nd week – Course Change 2nd week– Orientation for Social Service (Mandatory)
3rd week– Orientation for Social Service (Mandatory) 3rd week –
4th week – Deadline for Course Withdrawal, 1/4 of Spring 4th week – Deadline for Course Withdrawal, 1/4 of Fall
Semester Semester
5th week - 5th week –– 1/3 of Fall Semester
6th week – 1/3 of Spring Semester 6th week – Window Festival
7th week - 7th week -
8th week – 1/2 of Spring Semester 8th week – 1/2 of Fall Semester
10th week - 10th week – Honor Week
11th week – Open House 11th week – 3/4 of Spring Semester, Deadline for Temporary
12th week – 3/4 of Spring Semester, Deadline for Temporary Leave Application
Leave Application 12th week –
15th week – Final Exam 15th week –
16th week – Summer Vacation 16th week – Final Exam, Winter Vacation
Winter Vacation
Summer Vacation
4th week of January – Deadline of Official English Proficiency
Last week of July – The closing date of Official English
Test submission
Proficiency Test submission
(If students do not submit any documents to prove English
(If students do not submit any documents to prove English
Proficiency, they will be unable to register for English courses.)
Proficiency, they will be unable to register for English courses.)
2nd week of February – Course Registration for Spring
2nd week of August – Course Registration for Fall Semester.
Semester
NAMES OF DEPARTMENTS
- International Studies, Languages & Literature
- Management and Economics
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- Law
- Communication Arts & Science
- Life & Food Science
- Computer Science & Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical & Control System Engineering
- Spatial Environment System Engineering
- Industrial & Media Design
- Counseling & Social Welfare
- Global Leadership (not a major)
TYPICAL KOREAN CLASSROOM/ CULTURE & RESPECT
Koreans are more respectful of older people in general and teachers in particular. Korean students usually bow to
faculty in the hallway. Students are trained not to talk in Korean classes so discussions are not always easy for them.
CURRICULUM
HGU’s curriculum is based on double majors. A student must choose two interrelated majors and they can focus on
interdisciplinary studies. Freshmen are encouraged to declare a major by the end of the first year. During their freshmen
year, students may take classes in various subjects until they decide on a major. During the sophomore year, the student
must declare a major and begin taking classes mostly in that area, especially in the second semester. Students can take
up to 25-credit hours in a single semester. The average load is 21-credit hours. Students are expected to graduate within
four years; however given the heavy loads, this is difficult for many.
Curriculum for the English Program
Currently, four semesters of English (English Foundations, Communications, Reading and Discussion, and English
Grammar and Composition) are required of every student, regardless of their major. A score of 700 TOEIC is a
requirement for graduation and will be necessary for their future advancement and leadership in Korea and global
companies, occupations, and government ministries.
POSITION, STATUS, CLASSIFICATION
Professors will teach according to regular university teaching methodologies and use selected textbooks for all courses
that have been approved by the department head. Additional material or books may be used to supplement a course, as
long as the results are favorable and the students respond well to the materials. Professors must follow their designed
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syllabus once approved, and use tests and materials that they have developed or secured. Professors may be required to
teach adults, industrial education night students, and university day students. The classification of international faculty
is divided into four tracks: tenure track professor, visiting professor, exchange professor, and adjunct professor. Specific
information is contained in the Personnel Policy for International Faculty.
TEACHING AS A PROFESSION
Professors must be willing to teach day and/or evening classes as assigned by the university. The first class of the day
begins at 8:30am and the last class ends at 10:15pm. Professors are expected to:
Be punctual, reliable, and professional.

Prepare lesson plans for each class taught.
Teach classes according to regular University teaching methodologies.
Complete and submit one syllabus for each course and develop and maintain teaching plans.
Attend school events and meetings (chapels, professors’ prayer meetings, retreats and church)
Teach classes for full periods of each day/week unless permission is granted to dismiss early (Mid term and
final testing is an exception.)
Make travel plans or vacation plans (at the earliest) to begin the end of final exam weeks.
Professors should be present during final exam weeks according to the academic calendar.
Professors should be on campus for the duration of the academic calendar (excluding weekends) unless
prior permission is granted from the department head for off-campus research.
All grades must be turned in to the Academic Affairs Office before leaving for vacation according to the
schedule for turning in grades and changing dates.
Give your contact address and phone numbers to your department head before leaving.
Leave classrooms in good condition for the next professor; i.e. no cups and papers, boards erased, chairs
arranged in some classroom order, windows closed, equipment turned off, etc.
On a volunteer basis, participate and/or lead in on/off campus ministries, Bible studies, chapels, and meetings.
Dress / Attire
Dress should be suitable for a professor in the field of education in Korea. (Koreans generally dress conservatively.)
Men: Dress pants, dress shirt, possibly a tie, and suit or a sports coat or a sweater in the winter. Women: Dresses, skirts
and blouses, pants and blouses, possibly with a jacket. This applies to professors who are teaching in the day, using
their offices in the day, including weekends, teaching in the evening, and teaching off-campus. Casual clothes can be
worn during evening and weekends, and during non-teaching hours.
Instructor Absences
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When a professor is absent due to illness, he/she must contact the department head as soon as possible. The department
head or professor will then assign a substitute or ask another professor to substitute for his/her class. If no one is
available, post a notice on the classroom door to cancel the class. Professors may be asked to substitute in another class
in case of another professors’ illness. If a class is canceled, the professor will arrange to make up the missing hours on
another (a following) day, but no later than two weeks after the cancellation. No classes should be canceled for personal
travel or vacation time.
Student Attendance
Daily class attendance reports are required and turned in to the Academic Affairs Office at the end of each semester.
Please indicate on your class syllabus the required standard for student attendance.
Examinations and Grading
All faculty members are responsible for tests and exams, which should be written on the syllabus as a percentage of the
total grade. Make-up exams can be given if the student has a legitimate excuse, but they should notify the professor in
advance. Please reaffirm this on your syllabus. The Academic Affairs Office has a schedule of dates for submitting your
final semester grades, attendance, and reports. Refer to this schedule for grade changes, make-up work policies and due
dates.
Office Hours
Maintain regular office hours (a minimum of 4 hours a week should be posted on your office door). Encourage students
to attend classes, complete make-up assignments, seek special help, ask questions, seek tutoring, and to complete
additional practice. Tests can be made up when students have notified the professor, in advance, with a legitimate
excuse.
Evaluation
Professors should have an evaluation system, and keep accurate, up-to-date records of students’ attendance and
performance.
COURSE HOURS (FALL 2007)
Period Time Each period is 75 minute-long.

The class may be over in 50 minutes if it is for 1
1st 08:30 – 09:45 credit.
2nd 10:00 – 11:15 6th period may not be over at 18:00.
3rd 11:30 – 12:45 Class hours are flexible according to their
4th 13:45 – 15:00
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SERVICE & EXPECTATIONS
Contact hours for international professors will correspond to the starting date of the professor. Contracts will specify
appropriate vacation time and benefits. Professors are required to submit vacation plans in advance to the department
head. A form will be provided and given to you when requesting vacation time. Research and professional development
plans must be submitted to the department head for review and approval in advance of registration and commitment.
CONTRACT, APPOINTMENT, RENEWAL
Following a review and evaluation process, the University President and the Department Heads offer a one-year
contract annually. Contracts begin on March 1 or September 1 of each year. The contract may be extended at the
request of the employee with approval of the evaluation team. However, professors should report to HGU at least 2-3
weeks prior to the start of each semester and attend the professors’ retreat, department meetings, and other required
meetings. Planning and preparation are essential. Foreign visiting professor contracts reflect E1, F4, or E2 visa status.
OUTSIDE WORK
Other jobs (such as working at other institute/organizations or giving private lessons) during the term of the contract
require approval of the President of HGU.
STUDENT SOCIAL LIFE
Some of the differences you will find in university life from North America will be MT (Membership Training),
professor-led teams, and clubs (dongari). MT is another word for retreat. Students will often go on MTs during the
weekend for either one or two days. Professor-led teams meet once a week to prepare students in the areas of
community service, character and leadership training. Club activities focus on particular skills or interests such as
intramural teams, art clubs, media clubs, dancing groups, worship/ministry teams, and music groups.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
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▪ Student Government
▪ Handong Press
▪ Bands, Clubs, Drama, Musical Groups
▪ Intramural sports
▪ HANST (orientation), Festival, Open House
▪ Photography and Drawing
ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS
The Adult Education Program was established to provide further education for the citizens of Pohang and surrounding
areas. English Communication has been an on-going program, taught by native speakers who work at Handong
University. Currently the adult education English program meets 2 times a week for 2 hours each time for a total of 16
weeks. Teaching in this program is voluntary and extra pay is included. Students receive a certificate upon completion
of the 16-week program.
Other adult education programs have included the Internet, Windows, and Business Management taught by various
departments at the University. Other programs, which the university offers aside from adult education, are: A) Summer
and winter schools offer two English communication courses during each vacation period. B) Industrial Education
offers continuing education courses in the evening for Pohang community citizens,. Courses are offered in a variety of
subjects; degree majors include English and Business Management. C) Summer and winter programs have been offered
in the past for local elementary school teachers. This program is required for elementary teachers by government
ordinance to continue and expand the English curriculum in the elementary schools. D) Courses are offered in
International Studies, Languages and Literature (ISLL) for students to improve their English communication skills
during the vacation periods. The program includes classes for ISLL majors and classes for those outside the major. E)
Professors may also volunteer to help out at Handong International School in any capacity according to their gifts, such
as reading stories, helping students with homework, Bible stories, and chapel.
V. INTERNATIONAL GUESTHOUSE
INTERNATIONAL FACULTY GUESTHOUSES
The guesthouses were originally built to last seven years, in 1995, as temporary dorm space. They have gone through
wear and tear and are often in need of servicing. Because facilities management is made up of a small team of people,
they cannot attend to every minor maintenance issue that is brought up. For urgent matters, please do not hesitate to
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contact the Faculty Housing Coordinator, Hyon Turnmire at extension #1563, who can then contact the appropriate
maintenance personnel for repairs.
Currently, there are seven ‘guest houses’ containing four apartments each and the Mission House with 12 studio
apartments. Most apartments have two bedrooms, a kitchenette, a living room, and a bathroom. Guesthouse facilities for
larger families have three bedrooms. Four studio efficiencies are located in the Women’s Dormitory #4. These studio
apartments have their own small kitchen, a refrigerator, and a bathroom and a shower. Your living quarters will be
assigned by the General Affairs Office after the University offers you a position. Single faculty members are required to
share an apartment or live in a studio. Guest houses 1-6 consist of two- bedroom apartments and measure roughly 21
pyung; Guest house #7 apartments have three bedrooms and are 31-2 pyung. (1 pyung is ~3 sq. meters). The total
number of apartments is 44 in 9 buildings.
Guesthouse residents must pay a monthly maintenance fee of roughly 80,000 won per faculty resident. Families that
occupy an entire apartment usually pay more. Studio residents pay 100,000 won a month. Utility costs (water,
electricity, and gas) are very reasonably priced and are automatically deducted from your paycheck. Laundry facilities
behind the guesthouse provide free use of washing machines and a coin-operated dryer (only takes change: 500 won)
A Studio Apartment
GUESTHOUSE/ PERSONAL ITEMS
Decorations: Use rubber backing hooks and pins for pictures on walls. Some items can be installed by the maintenance
staff.
Fax Bills: Any faculty bills for faxing should be paid directly to the secretary in the General Affairs Office.
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Final Check Out: The General Affairs Office must conduct a departure check to assure that guesthouses are left clean
and free of boxes, trash, or leftover food before the final pay check can be released. You are required to leave the
guesthouse several weeks prior to the contract expiration. Please visit the General Affairs Office to settle any accounts
you have, make arrangements for a pension refund and the final pay check.
Fuel Oil: Fuel oil for the boiler (for the floor heating system and hot water) and cooking gas for the 2-3 burner-stove
can be arranged through the secretary in the General Affairs Office. The cost is approximately 220,000 won for two
drums of oil (price fluctuate), and 17,000 won for cooking gas.
Furnishings: Guesthouse equipment usually includes a TV, a TV stand, a coffee table, 1 or 2 side chairs, a couch, a bed,
one upright clothes closet per adult, pots and pans, 2-3 burner stove, a toaster oven or a microwave oven, a refrigerator,
dishes, glasses, silverware, a shoe closet, a kitchen table and chairs. Pillows and comforters for the beds are no longer
furnished. Air conditioners, microwaves, lamps, stoves/ovens, carpeting, garbage disposals, dishwashers, and cable TV
are not provided. However, some of these items can be installed at your expense. CNN (04) is provided at no cost.
Laundry: Laundry is located inside the building at the rear of guesthouse #4, (1st door on the left).
Maintenance Fees: Monthly maintenance, water, and electric bills will be deducted from your pay. The first three
months an extra 100,000 won is deducted as a deposit to pay for any repairs left at the time you leave.
Move-in dates: A guesthouse will be assigned to you by the General Affairs Office. Most faculty move-ins are in mid-
February or mid-August.
Phone Bills: Guesthouse phones are used to make local calls in Korea, and international calls. Two phones are located
in each guesthouse. When calling campus numbers, just dial the last 4 digits.
Remodeling: You are required to get permission from the General Affairs Office for any inside additions/restructures
and/or exchanging any guesthouse furniture, etc.
Security Lights: Security lights are located around the buildings.
Storage: Do not leave personal belongings in the hallways or outside the guesthouse. You may use the storage area on
the back porch.
Trash: Garbage bins are located outside the buildings and garbage, plastic, cans, and glass should be placed in the
separate bins provided.
Water: Guesthouse water is on the city water system. Although faucet water is potable, drinking and cooking water may
be ordered from an outside company.
GUESTHOUSE FACILITIES
One Bedroom Studios - singles Two Bedroom Apts. – Three Bedroom Apts. – families
couples/families with several children
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12 units 20 units 4 units
Kitchen area: Kitchen area: Kitchen area:
Propane range Propane range Propane range
Refrigerator Refrigerator Refrigerator
Microwave oven Microwave oven Microwave oven
Basic kitchenware and dishes Basic kitchenware and dishes Basic kitchenware and dishes
Table and chairs Table and chairs Table and chairs

Sleeping area: Sleeping area: Sleeping area:
Single bed Double/Single bed Double/Single bed
(Linens are not provided.) (Linens are not provided.) (Linens are not provided.)
Single wardrobe Single wardrobe (2) Single wardrobe (2)

Living area: Living area: Living area:
Sofa Sofa and chair(s) Sofa and chair(s)
Desk Desk Desk
TV/VCR TV/VCR TV/VCR
Cable hookup available Cable hookup available Cable hookup available

Bathroom: Bathroom: Bathroom:
Sink Sink Sink
Toilet Toilet Toilet
Shower Bathtub/Shower Bathtub/Shower
Small vanity Small vanity Small vanity

Enclosed patio: Enclosed patios: Enclosed patios:
Washer hook-ups Washer/Dryer hook-ups Washer/Dryer hook-ups

Phone Phone Phone
Wireless ready Wireless ready Wireless ready
Personal laundry machine Shared laundry facility Shared laundry facility
Gas floor heating system Oil floor heating system Oil floor heating system
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The Living Room of a 2-bedroom Apartment
The Kitchen and Dining Area of a 2-bedroom Apartment
VI. ABOUT THE CITY (POHANG)
MAP
In your apartment, you will find a map of the city of Pohang in the “Faculty Phone Guide.” The guides are updated at
the beginning of every semester.
TRANSPORTATION
Driving in Korea: We can recommend a car mechanic, if you are interested. It is advised to have an international
driver’s license or obtain a Korean driver’s license.
Transportation: A HGU bus schedule is available from the Student Affairs Office located on the first floor of the Main
Building. The schedule changes periodically.
- Pohang Airport
The Pohang airport is located about a 1-hour car ride away from HGU (depending on traffic). As flights will be
canceled if the weather is anything but sunny, be sure to confirm your flight on the day of departure. Contact
information can be found in your Faculty Phone Guide.
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- Express bus
There are two major bus terminals in Pohang: the express bus terminal and the city bus terminal. The express bus
terminal is located just a few blocks beyond 5-gur-ri. The city bus terminal is located further (make a diagonal right at
5-gurri and go straight down until you see the large bus terminal on you right). There is a direct bus that travels to and
from the city bus terminal to Incheon Airport. Please check the Faculty Phone Guide for further information.
- Shuttle Bus (From HGU to Downtown [yukgurri])
There is a free HGU shuttle bus system from HGU to downtown. Bus schedules can be found on Hisnet, in your
Faculty Phone Guide and at OICA.
- Weekend Shuttle Bus (From HGU to Seoul)
Each semester, the student government officers organize a bus system that travels from HGU to Seoul directly. For
more information please contact a student government officer.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
HGU is associated with Sunlin Hospital – the largest tertiary care hospital in Pohang. Sunlin Hospital is located near
Lotte Department store. HGU insurance policies cover much of the costs at Sunlin Hospital depending on the nature of
your visit there. For more information on your insurance coverage, please contact OICA or see their online bulletin in
the “Faculty” section. Contact information can be found in your Faculty Phone Guide.
Many other clinics and hospitals are available in Pohang, including Women’s Health hospitals. However, their services
tend to be more costly. Faculty-recommended clinics, hospitals and dentists can be found in your Faculty Phone Guide.
ENTERTAINMENT & SHOPPING (YUKGURRI & JUKDO MARKET)
Hop on the HGU bus and get off at the last stop. You will find yourself in “yukgurri”, which literally means “6 roads”
to describe the 6-way intersection there. “Yukgurri” is considered to be the downtown of Pohang. There are 2 movie
theaters, restaurants and shops there. If you walk down the main road for a few blocks, you will come across “Jukdo
Market” on your left, which is Pohang’s largest outdoor market. There, you will find all kinds of fruits, vegetables,
seafood, clothing, home needs, etc.
ACCESSING & SENDING CASH, BANKING
Accessing Cash
The easiest way to get cash is to go to the ATM machines. For most bank machines (not all), push the button in the
upper right corner to withdraw, type in your PIN number, and select the amount of cash you want to take out. It is
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important to remember that bills come in 10,000 won (man won) denominations. If you want 50,000 won, push 5, not
50; otherwise you will end up with 500,000 won in cash, which is a little bit bulky to carry around. HGU has a Hana
Bank ATM and a Kookmin Bank ATM on campus. They are located in the outdoor, covered area of the UA building,
near the Student Counseling Center.
There are several banks downtown and various branches located throughout the city. You may also use your bank book
to withdraw cash at the ATM’s or going to one of the tellers. You will still be asked to write down your PIN number in
order to withdraw cash. Banks also have machines whereby you can check your balance without going to the teller. You
need to slip your bankbook into the ATM machine and the machine will automatically print out an account of your
latest transactions. If you want to find out how to do it, ask another student. ATMs downtown are open after bank hours
but not necessarily for 24 hours; you may have difficulty getting cash late at night. International ATM’s are located in
many Family Mart convenience stores and at Korean Exchange Bank (near) in Yukgurri. Bank hours are usually 9:00 –
16:30 on weekdays and 10:00 – 13:00 on Saturdays.
Sending Cash
Sending cash can be done in several ways. One way is by wire transfer. To do this, you need to give the sending bank
your account number and ABA number in your home country and a copy of your passport, registration card, and HGU
contract. The bank can then transfer your money to your foreign account. It takes about 3 days for the money to arrive,
and you will be charged roughly 10,000-16,000 won on this side, plus another fee on the other end (a charge for the
transaction at your home bank totaling some percentage of your transaction). This charge varies according to how much
you send overseas; it could be anywhere between 10-30 dollars.
Banking
Banks are generally open from 9:00 to 16:30 weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Most banks also have
outside ATM machines, although not all of them are open 24 hours.
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Vll. ABOUT KOREA
MAP
ATTRACTIONS
Korea is a delightful destination for international travelers. Visitors can discover her rich natural beauty combined with
a unique cultural and historical heritage. After a rapid modernization process in recent decades, Koreans still maintains
its traditional values such as hospitality for strangers and the time-honored Confucian respect for the elderly.
TRANSPORTATION
Korea can be reached from virtually every capital city in the world, either via direct flight or by a connecting flight
through major East Asian cities. Korea has eight international airports: Incheon, Gimpo, Yangyang, Cheongju, Daegu,
Gimhae, Gwangju, and Jeju. Among them, Incheon International Airport is the largest. Major international airlines
provide regular flight services, with 1,279 inbound and outbound flights per week. Korean Air and Asian Airlines
provide domestic air transport services in addition to international flights. The Korean National Railroad runs the KTX
high-speed train, the express Saemaeulho and Mugunghwaho trains. If you require assistance, come by the OICA.
CURRENCY
Korea's monetary unit is the won, which is easily exchanged at banks or tourist hotels for US dollars, Japanese yen, the
euro, pound sterling, and other major foreign currencies. The rate of conversion is basically stable but subject to change
by market fluctuations.
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WEATHER IN POHANG
Weather in Pohang is very different each season. During Spring (March, April, and May) and Fall (September, October,
and November), temperatures are moderate and conditions generally pleasant. Winter (December, January, and
February) can be colder than any other cities in Korea because of strong winds from the East Sea, but snow is not
common. You will need a winter coat, a warm hat, and a scarf in these months. Summer (June, July, and August) is hot
and humid, with temperatures above 30℃ (86℉). The rainy season is from the end of June to the end of July. Typhoon
season is from June to October.
SEASONS
Korea has four seasons; however, spring and fall seasons are usually shorter than those in North America. The best time
of the year for visiting Seoul is from September through November when the region enjoys its best weather.
The Korean autumn is a time of little rain and mild temperatures, though the winter monsoon, in contrast, brings icy
winds straight from Siberia. Winters are cold but dry, with temperatures in January averaging -5ºC. By mid-March, the
worst of the cold is usually over. Spring temperatures are mild, but the season is more prone to rain. Summer can get
particularly hot and muggy, with lots of rain. Typhoons usually strike from late June through September. In Pohang the
winter is cold and dry, and the summer is hot and humid. The rainy season usually begins in late June or July and lasts
until early August. Temperatures in the winter can range from 10 o F to 45o F or –10o C to 10o C. Temperatures in the
summer can range from 70o F to 95o F or 20o C to 36o C.
HOLIDAYS
Date Occasion
January 1 New Year's Day
January 1 (Lunar) Sollal (Lunar New Year) (3 days)
March 1 Independence Movement Day
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May 1 Labor Day
May 15 Buddha’s Birthday
June 6 Memorial Day
July 17 Constitution Day
August 15 Liberation Day
Usually in Sep or Oct Chuseok (Harvest Moon Festival) (3 days)
October 3 Foundation Day
December 25 Christmas Day
There are two major holidays in Korea, the Lunar New Year and Thanksgiving (Chuseok, in the Fall.) In addition, there
are two festivals, one in each semester, which are like holidays, but a part of the students’ university experience. The
festival in the spring semester is called ‘Open House’ and the one in the fall is called the ‘Fall Festival’. Each festival is
three days long (Thurs – Sat) and usually takes place about the 10th week of each school semester. During the festival,
students showcase their talents through their various club and team activities. Sometimes it involves departments,
teams, and their individual clubs.
COMMON KOREAN EXPRESSIONS
Yes – 네. (Nae) Do you mind opening the door? - 문 좀 열어 주세요.
No – 아니요. (Ah-nee-yo) (Moon jome yol o joo sae yo)

Thank you. 고마워요. (Ko ma wo yo.) Take it easy. Bye. - 잘 가. (Jal ga)
감사합니다. (Kamsa hamnida.) Good night. – 잘 자 (Jal ja)
You’re welcome – 천만해요. (Chun-mun-hae-yo) Hello - 안녕하십니까? (Ahnyoung hashimnika?)
I’m sorry – 미안해요. (Mi ahn hae yo.) 안녕하세요? (Ahnyoung hasae yo?)
That’s alright – 괜찮아요. (Guen Chan Ah yo) Pleased to meet you. - 반갑습니다. (Bangap sumnida.)
I get your point. I understand. I got it. I am fine. - 전 괜찮아요.
- 알겠습니다. (Al get summida) (Juhn gwen chan ah yo.)
Where are you going? – 어디가요? (O di ga yo?) - 좋습니다. (Josumnida.)
What is that? – 저거 뭐예요? (Jeo guh Muh yae yo?) Good-bye -안녕히 가세요. (Ahnyounghee kaseyo)
What time is it? – 몇 시에요? (myo si ae yo?) 안녕히 계세요. (Ahnyounghee gyeseyo)
Where is restroom? – 화장실 어디에요? Excuse me.- 실례합니다. (Shillae hamnida.)
(Hwa jang shil O di ae yo?) Help me. - 도와 주세요. (Dowa juseyo.)
I have a headache. - 머리 아파요. (Mo li Ah pa yo.) Please - 부탁합니다. (Butakhamnida.)
Give me. - 주세요. (Juseyo.)
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Where is the toilet? - 화장실 어디에요? Let's go downtown. - 시내로 가주세요.
(Whajangsil O-dee-eh-yo?) (Shinaero ga-ju-seh-yo.)
Where is _________?-_________ 어디에오? How much is it? - 얼마에요? (Eol-ma-eh-yo?)
(_______ O-dee-eh-yo?) It is too expensive. - 너무 비싸요.
Please speak slowly. -천천히 말해주세요. (Noh-moo bee-ssa-yo.)
(Chonchonhee mal-hae-juseh-yo.)
USEFUL WEBSITES
Useful HGU websites:
1. www.handong.edu (HGU main homepage)
2. hisnet.handong.edu (academic administration site for grading, managing classes, posting news and documents
for students in your courses)
3. i3.handong.edu (student community site operated by students)
4. www.handong.net (promotional site for delivering Handong content to supporters)
5. club.cyworld.com/icservices (OICA’s online bulletin for campus and community information [English site])
6. teachenglish@handong.edu (Department of Language Education’s [DLE] website)
7. his.handong.edu (website for the Handong International School [HIS])
8. www.cgntv.com (Onnuri Church’s Christian information network portal)
9. lawschool.handong.edu (Handong International Law School [HILS]website)
10. church.handong.edu and handongchurch.cyworld.com (Handong Campus Ministry website)
11. stu.handong.edu (Student government website for the student body)
Best sites for living in Korea:
1. http://shc.seoul.go.kr/page (Seoul Help Center for Foreigners; contains lots of good information, maps, and
hints on getting around Korea)
2. www.korea.net (Korean government mega site for all things Korean specially for foreigners; available in
multiple languages)
3. www.seoulselection.com (Foremost and best magazine on getting around Korea written in very readable
English. The online version is free)
4. www.korail.go.kr (Website for checking train schedules and fees; If the English site is difficult to use, please
come to our office to receive assistance from a Korean staff member)
5. www.koreatimes.co.kr (The largest circulating English newspaper in Korea, updated daily with very
interesting articles. Opinions are very good eye-openers to life in Korea)
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6. www.amchamkorea.org (Website for the American Chamber of Commerce)
7. http://seoul.usembassy.gov (Website for the US embassy in Seoul, Korea)
8. www.g4f.go.kr (Website for foreigners created by the Korean government)
**THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS BOOKLET IS CURRENT AS OF THE DATE OF PUBLICATION BUT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. HANDONG GLOBAL UNIVERSITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION,
SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES IN ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ADMISSION.
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Handong Global University

Heunghae, Pukku, Pohang, Kyungbuk, KOREA 791-708

INTERNATIONAL FACULTY HANDBOOK

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT

 The President…………………………………………..4  Social Insurance (Health, Pension, Liability)…………17

 The Office of International Community Advancement..4  Medical Assistance……………………………………17

I. Handong Global University IV. Administration

 The Vision……..……………………………….………5  Academic Calendar & Holidays……………………….18

 Mission Statement……………………………….……..5  Names of Departments………………………………...19

 Campus Map………………………………………....6  Typical Korean Classroom / Culture & Respect……...19

 Campus facilities……………………………………….6  Curriculum…………………………………………….19

II. Passport, Visa, Registration Card  Position, Status, Classification………………………...20

Alien Registration………………………………………….9  Teaching as a Profession…………………………...…20

Pohang Immigration Office………………………………..11 - Dress / Attire

llI. Faculty Life at HGU - Instructor Absences

 Christian Foundation, Church, Chapel and Prayer…….12 - Student Attendance

 When You Need Assistance…………………..……….12 - Examinations and Grading

- General Affairs - Office Hours

- Academic Affairs - Evaluation

- Policy & Planning  Course Hours…………………………………………22

- Student Affairs  Service & Expectations……………………………….22

- Global Affairs  Contract, Appointment, Renewal…………………….22

 Working Environment…………………………………14  Outside Work………………………………………...22

- Office Facilities, Supplies and Telephone  Student Social Life…………………………………...22

- Mailboxes, Faxes and Duplicating Machines  Student Organizations………………………………...23

- Miscellaneous Information  Adult Education Programs……………………………23

- Faculty Responsibilities V. International Guesthouse

 English Worship Service………………………………16  International Faculty Guesthouses……………………24

 Payment………………………………………………..16  Guesthouse / Personal Items………………………….25

- Periods  Guesthouse Facilities………………………………….26

- Deductions, Pension, Medical, Taxes

TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED

Vl. About the City (Pohang) Vll. About Korea

- Pohang Airport  Transportation……………………………....30

- Express Bus  Currency…………………………………….30

- Shuttle Bus (From HGU To Downtown-[Yukkuri])  Weather in Pohang………………………….31

- Weekend Shuttle Bus (From HGU To Seoul)  Seasons……………………………………...31

 Medical Assistance……………………….………28  Holidays…………………………………….32

 Entertainment & Shopping (Yukkuri)……………28  Common Korean Expressions……………....32

 Getting and Sending Cash, Banking……….…..…28  Useful HGU websites……………………….33

you in your orientation and work at HGU.

Welcoming Message from the President

Warm Christian Regards,

Young Gil Kim, President

THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT WELCOMES YOU!

DEAR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY,

Grace and peace,

Kun Lee, Director

Office of International Community Advancement

character development with academic excellence in their discipline of study.

through their professional area and ethics.

education and rebuilding faith in biblical creationism and morality.

HANDONG UNIVERSITY CAMPUS MAP – FALL 2006

Main Administrative Building Engineering Building 1 Engineering Building 2

Foreign Faculty Housing

information see the International Guest House section.

M-F from 10am to 8:30pm.

Wing. It is located past the billiard tables by the classrooms.

Handong International School

University Administration Building (UA Building)

the fourth floor in the attic room in front of the stairwell.

Computer Center (Fourth Floor of the UA Building)