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

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Frequently Asked Questions for Korean Government Scholarship Program

Korean Government Scholarship Program FAQ (for both undergraduate and graduate studies)

Q: When can I apply for Korean Government Scholarship Program?
A: For undergraduate program, the announcement will be posted on the Korean Embassy website around August or September; and for graduate program, the announcement will be made around February.
Korean Embassy website:
http://mys.mofat.go.kr/english/as/mys/bilateral/bilateral/index.jsp

Q: Do I have to apply to the University for Admission first in order to be qualified for the scholarship?
No, it doesn’t work that way. You must send your application to the Embassy.
This is how the process will go:
1)      You send your application to the Embassy
2)      Embassy reviews your application
3)      Around 5~10 applicants will be shortlisted for the Embassy interview (interview is conducted in English, not Korean)
4)      Embassy selects 2 or 3 applicants (depends on the quota) from the interview → 1st Selection
5)      Embassy sends the documents of the applicants who passed the 1st Selection to NIIED in Korea
6)      NIIED reviews the application and selects the applicant → 2nd Selection
7)      NIIED sends the applicant’s documents to the 3 universities selected by applicant (applicants are required to choose 3 universities in the application form)
8)      University reviews applicant’s documents and confirms the selection→ 3rd Selection
9)      Applicant is granted the scholarship

Q: How can I apply for this program? Where should I send my documents to?
A: You may visit the Embassy to submit your documents (you can just submit at the guardhouse. ‘Attention: KGSP’) or you can also send your documents by post to this address:
To: Embassy of the Republic of Korea, No. 9 &11 Jalan Nipah off Jalan Ampang 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Attention: KGSP

Q: I am a foreigner residing in Malaysia. Can I apply for this program?
A: No you cannot. Please apply to the Korean Embassy in your own country.

Q: Around how many people apply for this program every year?
A: It depends, but usually we receive around 50 applications every year.

Q: I’m currently studying in a college and I wish to apply for the undergraduate program. Can I submit my college results?
A: You may, but we will review your high school results (SPM, O’Level etc) in order to be fair to other applicants.

Q: Is Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) result qualified in Korea?
A: Unified Examination Certificate is not well known in Korea so you may need to inquire the university you wish to apply. You’re advised to provide explanation in your application document that UEC result is equivalent to high school results similar to O'Level so that the school can understand what UEC is.

Q: I only have 1 original copy of my document, so I cannot submit it. What should I do?
A: Original copy refers to the document certified by the relevant authorities; you do not need to submit the real original document. Documents can be certified by your School Principal / Division A Government Officer / Commissioner of Oath. Please refer to this link for more information: http://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/services-consular-malaysians-local?p_p_id=101_INSTANCE_V9fv&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=118_INSTANCE_s1Pf_column-1&p_p_col_pos=2&p_p_col_count=5&_101_INSTANCE_V9fv_struts_action=%2Fasset_publisher%2Fview_content&_101_INSTANCE_V9fv_urlTitle=services-authentication-of-documents-and-notarial-service-2&_101_INSTANCE_V9fv_type=content&redirect=%2Fweb%2Fguest%2Fservices-consular-malaysians-local

Q: It is stated that I need to submit 1 copy of original and 3 photocopies, does this mean that I need to prepare for 4 set of documents?
A: Yes, that is correct.

Q: From whom should I get the recommendation letter?
A: You may get it from any teachers/professors/lecturers who have taught you before at the high school (for undergraduate program) or college/university (for graduate program).

Q: My professors/lecturers stay in overseas. How can I get recommendation letter from them?
A: Please send the softcopy of recommendation letter to your professor/lecturer by e-mail and ask them to send the letter directly to Embassy of Republic of Korea in Kuala Lumpur by post.

Q: I’m interested in studying Business in Korean university but I do not know which university offers this major. How can I know this?
A: Please visit http://www.studykorea.go.kr/
At the right hand side of the main page, type your desired major at the ‘Major’ field and hit the ‘Search’ button.


Universities offering this major will be displayed.


Q: I do not know which universities are excellent in Korea. How can I know this?
A: It is hard for the Embassy to recommend a university for you. We advice you to search for ‘Korean universities ranking’ in any search engine or consult withhttp://www.studykorea.go.kr/

Q: I do not have any certificate of English language proficiency such as TOEFL or IELTS, do I have to sit for the test? Can I submit my MUET result?
A: TOEFL/IELTS is not compulsory; it is just an added advantage if you have the certificate. It is up to you to sit for the test or not. If you want to submit your MUET result, you may.

Q: Are the courses in Korean university conducted in Korean or English?
A: Nowadays English courses are offered by many universities in Korea. You need to check carefully before you select the universities by visiting the English website of the university you are interested in.

Q: I cannot speak Korean at all; can I still apply for this program?
A: Yes, you can. Scholarship grantees are required to take a preliminary Korean language course at the institution designated by NIIED for 1 year. However, the grantees with level 5 or higher in TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) can be exempted from the preliminary Korean language course.



All the information you need to know is stated in the guideline, so it is appreciated if you could read the guideline carefully before sending your inquiries.

Thank you. 

STUDY IN KOREA FOR MALAYSIANS

Dear Malaysian students, do you have plans to go to Korea in 2014?

Good news! 

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is having special campaign just for you! The campaign will run from 20 May 2014 ~ 30 September 2014.

Who can join this campaign?

Malaysian students (college/university) who :
1.Will travel to Korea independently (Free & Easy Traveller) OR
2.Will travel to Korea for educational purpose

How long this campaign will be?

It will be from 20 May 2014 ~ 30 September 2014 (Malaysian students who will travel to Korea within the period are eligible for this campaign)


What are the benefits of this campaign?

Malaysian students who join this campaign will receive :
1.Special 'I LOVE KOREA' T-shirt*
2.T-Money Card (Transportation Card)*
3.Korea Pass worth RM 50 (Prepaid Tourism Card - first 300 students only)*
4.Discount of 80% on Service Fee for accommodation reservation at BnB Hero

What documents should I prepare to join this campaign?
1.Copy of valid Student ID
2.Copy of E-Ticket to Korea

Where should I bring all of the documents to?
Kindly bring the prepared documents to :

Korea Plaza, Ground Floor, Menara Hap Seng, Jalan P. Ramlee 50250 KL.

For more information, you may contact KTO at 03-2072 2515 or email them at klkoreaplaza@gmail.com

Regards,

Kimchi