Sending mail in South Korea is pretty cheap. I havent sent any in-country mail but sending a letter home, at least right now (2009) is only 650W ($.50). In comparison, for my family to send me a letter it cost $.95. The post office is friendly but they dont have much grasp of the English language. Its understandable. One important thing to remember is to tell them "Me-gook" (미국) which means America or American person. Simply writing USA on the letter doesnt mean they know where to send it. Sometimes I forget that the language I take for granted is not the common tongue in Korea. Once, I had a little difficulty because international rates are more expensive then in-country rates. The Post Office also sells envelops and boxes of all sizes for very cheap. A normal letter size envelop cost 20W ($.02). I have been very satisfied with the service I have received at the Korean Post Office.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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Sending mail in South Korea is pretty cheap. I havent sent any in-country mail but sending a letter home, at least right now (2009) is only 650W ($.50). In comparison, for my family to send me a letter it cost $.95. The post office is friendly but they dont have much grasp of the English language. Its understandable. One important thing to remember is to tell them "Me-gook" (미국) which means America or American person. Simply writing USA on the letter doesnt mean they know where to send it. Sometimes I forget that the language I take for granted is not the common tongue in Korea. Once, I had a little difficulty because international rates are more expensive then in-country rates. The Post Office also sells envelops and boxes of all sizes for very cheap. A normal letter size envelop cost 20W ($.02). I have been very satisfied with the service I have received at the Korean Post Office.
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