FAQ

General

Q. Please let me know the working hours & off days of the Embassy of Korea in Malaysia.

A.  Working Hours: Monday – Friday

    Morning: AM 8:30 ~ PM 12:00 (Lunch Time 12:00-13:30)

Afternoon: PM 1:30 ~ PM 5:00

Off Days (2013)
1.1.	New Year's Day	1.24	Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
1.27-28	Thaipusam	2.1	Federal Territory Day
2.10-12	Chinese New Year	3.1	*March First IndependenceMovement (Korea)
5.1	Labour Day	5.24	Wesak Day
6.1	Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong	8.8-9	Hari Raya Puasa
8.15	*Independence Day (Korea)	8.31	National Day
9.16	Malaysia Day	10.3	*National Day (Korea)
10.15	Hari Raya Haji	11.2	Deepavali
11.5	Awal Muharram	12.25	Christmas

Q. Where is Korean Embassy located? How can I get there?

A. Address: No. 9 & 11 Jalan Nipah off Jalan Ampang 55000 Kuala Lumpur

Please refer to the map below.

Q. Who is the current Ambassador of the Republic of Korea?

A. The current Ambassador is H.E. Cho Byungjae (2013.07.19 – Present).

Q. Please let me know the contact number of Korean organizations in Malaysia.

A. Please refer to the table below:

Organization	Telephone	Fax	E-mail	Address/Website
Embassy of theRepublic of Korea	03-4251-2336 (General) / 03-4251-4904 (Consular)	03-4252-1425 (General) / 03-4251-9066 (Consular)	korem-my@mofat.go.kr	No.9&11 Jalan Nipah off Jalan Ampang, 55000 K.L http://mys.mofat.go.kr
Korean Society inMalaysia	03-6203-3834/2834	03-6203-3585	ksmkl@hanmail.net	B-5-12, Plaza Mont Kiara, No. 2 Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara 50480 K.L http://www.mykorean.org/
Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)	03-2143-9000 03-2072-2515 (Korea Plaza)	03-2142-2515 03-2072-3552 (Korea Plaza)	klkoreaplaza@gmail.com	Suite 7-03, 7th Floor, Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 K.L http://www.visitkorea.com.my/about-kto-kl
Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA)	03-2117-7100	03-2142-2107	kotrakl@kotrakl.com.my	9th Fl., Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 K.L http://www.kotrakl.com.my/index.jsp
Korea Chamber of Commerce (KOCHAM)	03-2078-8787	03-2078-8686	kocham.malaysia@gmail.com	Lot 9D,   9th   Floor, UBN Tower 10, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 K.L http://www.kocham.org.my

Study

Q. I am interested in studying in Korea but I do not know where to start. Can you provide me some information?

A. Please visit http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr. You may find most of the information for studying in Korea in this website. They also provide overseas consultation here:

http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/community/advice/advice_room.do

Q. I want to further my studies in Korea and I'm looking for a scholarship program.

A. You may apply for Korean Government Scholarship Program. You may find the information on this program here:

http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/gks_introduce.do#

For your information, this is the only scholarship program offered by the government of Korea. If you are looking for other scholarships, you need to check with the Korean universities whether they offer any scholarships for foreigner or not.

Q. I'm interested in learning Korean language. Does the Korean Embassy offer any free Korean language classes?

A. Unfortunately, Korean Embassy does not offer Korean language classes. However, Korea Tourism Organization inKuala Lumpur does offer free Korean classes. Please visit this website for more information:

http://www.visitkorea.com.my/korea-plaza-calendar-date

There are also language centers that offer Korean classes:

1. Inter Cultural Language School (ICLS)

Tel: 03-2144-2060

Add: Lot D6, Ground Floor, Block D, Fahrenheit88, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur

Website: http://www.icls.com.my

2. Ringo Language & Translation Services

Tel: 03-7877-8644 / 03-7877-9644

Add: No. 19, Jalan SS 2/67, 47300 Petaling Jaya Selangor

Website: http://www.ringo.my

3. ELITE Global Language Learning Center

Tel: 03-7729-7909

Add: E-L3A-09 Metropolitan Square, Jalan PJU 8/1 Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

4. CLC Language Centre

Tel: 03-4142-4176

Add: Block 3D, 1-2 & 1-3, Wangsa Delima 10 D'Wangsa, Wangsa Link, Wangsamaju, 53300, KL

Website: http://www.clc.edu.my/otherprograms.html

Q. Can the Embassy recommend a good Korean tutor for me?

A. Unfortunately, we do not have the list of tutors who teach Korean in Malaysia. Hope you understand.

Q. Where can I sit for TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) test in Malaysia?

A. TOPIK Test is held in UKM (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia). Please visit http://cafe.naver.com/koreaukm for more information.

Visa

Note: Visa applications can only be done during the morning session (8.30am~12.00pm) and it usually takes at least 3 working days to process once  the complete application is received at the Consulate. Visa collection time is from 3.00 to 4.00pm. 

Q. Where can I download the visa application form?

A. You may download it here:

http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/visa/images/res/visakorean.pdf

Q. I am a Malaysian and I am planning to visit Korea for 1 month. Do I have to apply for visa?

A. No, you don't have to if you do not engage in remunerative activities during your stay. You may stay up to 90 days without visa in Korea under the visa waiver agreement between Korea and Malaysia. 

*Countries under visa agreement with Korea can be viewed here:

http://mys.mofat.go.kr/english/as/mys/visa/issuance/index.jsp

Q. What is the difference between D-2 (regular education program) and D-4 (general training) visa?

A. Please visit Study in Korea site for information:

http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/overseas_info/guide/guide_visa.do

Others

Q. Where can I rent Hanbok (Korean traditional costume) in Malaysia?

A. The Korean Embassy does not offer any Hanbok rental service. Try searching for 'rent Korean traditional costumeMalaysia' on the search engine; you may get a list of costume shops which have Korean traditional costumes.

Q. Does the Korean Embassy offer any internship opportunities for the university students or recent graduates?

A. Thank you for your interest. However, there are currently no internship opportunities at our Embassy.

Q. I'm looking for a Korean translator. Can the Embassy recommend any good translator for me?

A. Unfortunately, we do not have any list of translators/interpreters with us. You may try contacting Korean Society in Malaysia (03-6203-3834/2834) or KOTRA (03-2117-7100) for assistance.

Q. I want to work in Korea, can you give me some information?

A. Please refer to this site for information:

http://www.korea.net/AboutKorea/Living-in-Korea/Employment-and-Job-Training