Vehicles and Driving

Obtaining a Driver's License

All SOFA sponsored personnel and eligible Family Members can obtain a civilian driver license. Only personnel with a reservation will be allowed to take a test; reservation should be made at least 2 working days prior to the testing day in person, phone, or e-mail.

Email: kwang.s.chang@us.army.mil

Telephone: 053-470-7455/DSN:768-7455

Building 1208, second floor (Camp Henry)

For the examination, individuals will need to study the "Guide To Safe Driving in Korea" (USFK Pam 385-2) attached below.

To obtain a USFK POV License, please bring the following:

• ID card (no retired ID)

• Valid U.S. Stateside Driver's License

• Letter of employment

• Driver Testing Section Hours for Civilians: Monday to Wednesday at 9:30. Arrive for testing by 09:15.

• You will be watching two safety videos before taking the written test.

Purchasing/Bringing a Vehicle

** Note that all sponsors are only allowed one vehicle per family. If you feel that you will need a second vehicle, you will need to get a waiver letter from the base commander.**

Some people ship a car from the US; some buy a car here. Many cars are available on a bulletin board outside the PX on Camp Walker, or you can use a dealer to buy a used car.

Some people had an AAA international drivers license before they left the US and then used that to rent a car for a while. While most teachers do have cars, it IS possible to get around well on bike or by public transportation. Many teachers drive to school every day but there is a group who bike and others who use the subway, monorail, or bus.

Purchasing a Car

You have several options for purchasing a car on post.

Private seller - There are cars listed for sale all around the post -- Commissary, PX, etc. and also on the classified section of "Stars and Strips Korea."

Dealer - There is a new car dealer on base in front of PX.

Picking Up a Shipped Car

If you shipped your car to Daegu, you will get a call from the shipping office and will pick it up from Camp Henry. You MUST have the proof of local insurance before picking up your car.

VEHICLE PROCESSING CENTER: 053-470-8381/768-8381(DSN)

SHIPMENTS-INBOUNDS & OUTBOUNDS: 053-473-8112

Car Insurance

You must have a car insurance to register your car. There is an insurance representative outside Camp George(AIG: 053-471-7495/5011) before you cross the street to go to Camp Henry that will insure SOFA status drivers.

If you are eligible, the best deal for car insurance is USAA(Phone Number: 02-794-2346 )

Registering Your Vehicle

The vehicle registration office is in Camp Henry in the same office where you register your CAC card in the DBID system and is open from Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm daily, except for Korean and American holidays. The office is closed between 11:30 am - 1:00pm for lunch.

Phone Number: 053-470-6108/768-6108(DSN)