EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

COMMISSION DISCOUNT COUPONS FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS IN SOUTH KOREA


Starting 1 July 2014, a 100 percent exemption from exchange commission is available for all foreign residents living in South Korea including migrant workers, migrant families and foreign students on money transfers to overseas via Woori bank.

The telegram fee will be reduced from KRW8,000 to KRW5,000. In addition, foreigners can get 80 percent exchange discount on U.S Dollars, JP Yen and Euros. They can also can get 50 percent exchange discount on other currencies. The discount coupons can be used in all branches of Woori bank in South Korea.

Please contact the counselors of Seoul Global Village for the coupons. Coupons are valid until 31 December 2014. A person can use a coupon only once.


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DISCOUNT COUPONS PARA SA PERA-PADALA NG MGA DAYUHAN SA SOUTH KOREA

Simula 1 Hulyo 2014, lahat ng mga dayuhang naninirahan sa bansang Korea -manggagawa, asawa ng Koryano, at estudyante- ay pagkakalooban ng isang daang porsyentong (100%) diskwento sa pagpapadala sa ibang bansa sa pamamagitan ng Woori Bank.

Sa pagpapapalit naman ng pera, mula sa KRW8,000 na singil sa serbisyo ay magbabayad na lamang ng KRW5,000. Maliban sa Dolyar, Yen at Euro na pinagkakalooban ng walumpung porsyentong (80%) diskwento, ang ibang currencies ay pagkakalooban ng limampung porsyentong (50%) diskwento. Ang kupon ay maaaring gamitin sa lahat ng sangay ng Woori Bank sa South Korea.

Para sa gustong makakuha ng kupon, tumawag lamang o bimisita sa Seoul Global Village. Ang kupon ay maari lamang gamitin hanggang 31 Disyembre 2014 at isang beses lamang sa bawat tao.

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