Korea is one of the safest contry in the world, but you still need to be careful.

• Protective Valuables: Always keep your wallet, phone, and other valuables secure, especially in crowded or public areas.

• Nighttime Travel: Travel in well-lit locations. If travelling alone, let a friend or roommate know your route, or share your location with them.

• Residence Security: Lock doors and windows when leaving your dorm. Even in your dorm room, store valuables in a locked container or cabinet whenever possible.

• What is Voice Phishing? 

Voice phishing involves scammers posing as officials (e.g. government agencies, banks) to trick inidividuals into revealing personal information or transferring money.

• Never share personal details (bank account numbers, ARC info, etc.) over the phone.

• If you suspect a scam, hang up and cal the official organization directly.

• Be wary of urgent requests for financial transactions.

Gachon University  does not officially  permit exchange students to engage in regular employment.

• Internnational students need official permission from the university and the immigration office before working.

• Working without authorization can lead to fines, visa status problems, or deportation.

• Using unlicensed money exchanges or informal channels may be illegal and carry a high risk of fraud.

• Penalties or legal consequences can result from involvment in unauthorized currency exchange.

• Use banks, official currency exchagnge counters, or legitimate remittance services.

• Keep receipts for all currency exchanges.

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