Contents Olympic Check-List for Friends and Family... 3 General information... 6 Before You Go... 7 Mobile Apps... 8 Housing... 8 Transportation...

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2 Contents Olympic Check-List for Friends and Family... 3 General information... 6 Before You Go... 7 Mobile Apps... 8 Housing... 8 Transportation... 9 Transportation by Train... 9 Transportation by Bus Transportation by Car Transportation by Taxi Ticketed Spectator s Transport Gangneung Olympic Park and PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Gangneung Olympic Park PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Access to Medals Plaza Weather Friends & Family Hospitality Tickets Victory Ceremonies Spectator Medical Stations Tourism Restaurants/Food Restaurant Recommendations Grocery Stores Maps... 30

3 Overview This Friends & Family Handbook is intended to assist all friends and family who will attend the 2018 Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. It contains information to allow you to plan now for the Games that will be held from February 9-25, ***Please be aware that the information presented in this handbook is subject to change and is by no means guaranteed by the United States Olympic Committee or any of the National Governing Bodies*** Olympic Check-List for Friends and Family How Can Olympic Friends and Family Help Olympians Perform Their Best? Minimize the Distractions Introduction to the Landscape of the Olympics: At every Olympic Games, athletes and their friends and families are surprised by the special pressure and stress created by this event. There are a number of unique aspects of the Olympics, including: It s a party for the world, but serious business for the athlete. Maintaining a high performance focus during the world s biggest party is a new challenge for most athletes. Security restrictions make casual meetings impossible. Family and friends used to hanging out with their athlete during down time are often shocked to discover meetings need to be meticulously planned or they don t happen, due to security zones and athlete-only accommodations. These restrictions may be heightened during the Olympic Games. Travel logistics make even brief meetings a lengthy ordeal. A routine ten-minute trip may take ninety minutes during the Olympics, and rest and relaxation time can be devoured by travel difficulties. Almost everyone gets overwhelmed by the Olympics. It doesn t matter how much international experience you have. The Olympics are bigger, and everyone knows it. If you have a legitimate chance to medal, you know it can change your life. Coaches want greater control of their athletes in this most important event, but feel like they have less control. All of the normal methods of operating are removed at the Olympics, and this puts coaches on edge. Pushing coaches for individualized plans to accommodate friends and family tend to irritate them. It is unrealistic to expect or request individual assistance to accommodate the athletes family or friends. There are many special events for athletes that interfere with ideal training and rest schedules. One sponsor party or TV interview may not seem like a big deal, but there are so many of these opportunities that valuable time for training recovery is lost.

4 Many more family and friends show up at the Olympics than at other events. Everybody wants to go to the Olympics, and they want to connect with the athlete once they arrive. This can put pressure on athletes as well as their friends and families who don t want to hurt the feelings of relatives who have come a long way just to see them. Many of these family and friends don t know how to act at competitions. Some relatives or friends may not know that the time just before competing is not ideal for family photographs with the Olympian. Or they may ask why the Olympian can t go out to dinner. Family and friends need to understand this is not the time to spend with the athlete their focus needs to be on their performance. Housing, meals, and travel situations are often less than ideal for family and friends. Paying a lot of money is no guarantee of a great situation at the Olympics. This can cause frayed nerves. If you don t have tickets to events, there is often little to do at the Olympics for family and friends. Some families have found that the best way to deal with the down time is to bring along good friends or family to have fun with. Family and friends feel a desire to be part of the athlete s performance, to give encouragement and support, but aren t integrated into the normal performance teams. Their encouragement may not always be what the athlete needs. This is a delicate point that athletes are afraid to talk to friends and family about. Athletes tell us that new people in a competitive situation can create stress, even if they are loving and supportive people. Some Tips for Friends and Family of Potential Olympians: Before the Olympics For many athletes, there is a great deal more pressure before the Games than during the Games. Families and friends can be a great resource during this time if they understand the pressure the athletes are feeling. The following tips are based upon the experiences of Olympic friends and family members during the last year before the Olympics. 1) Do not make a decision about going to the Games based upon whether the athlete you know makes the team. Athletes often won t know until the last minute whether they have made the team, and knowing that people are waiting for them to qualify before tickets are booked creates tremendous pressure. 2) Make your plans early. Lock in housing, tickets, etc. as early as possible. The best way to get information is through the official site of the Olympic Games ( or through one of our official sponsors ( Additional information can be found by contacting your NGB. 3) Make your plans assuming you will not be able to see the athlete you know until after their event. A schedule of events is also available at the above websites. 4) Don t ask the athlete about the logistics of the Games. They won t know. The best way to get information is by contacting the Friends and Family Manager at your NGB or at the USOC. Be sure to have this contact information both before and during the Games.

5 5) Nominate someone with your Friends and Family group to be your Friends and Family Captain and ask that person to coordinate all logistics, including the purchasing of tickets, without the help of the athlete. Inform your NGB who you have nominated as your Captain and appoint them as the central point of communication between the NGB and your group. 6) Try not to ask the athlete if they think they are going to make the team. It is an honest question, but elite athletes know that focusing too much on a potential outcome can interfere with that outcome. Even strong favorites to make the team hate this question. It makes them nervous. 7) If you have been a regular fan and supporter of an athlete as they have competed over the years, by all means keep it up now more than ever. However, if you haven t really talked to your nephew, cousin, or friends about their sport before, it s not a good idea to call up the athlete during the events leading up to the Olympics to offer your support. It s not that the support isn t wanted; it s just that it is new and different and can be a distraction for athletes who need routine. 8) If you are very close to an athlete, one of the best things you can give is affection and support for the PERSON, not the athlete. As an athlete, it is great to know that people care about you, not your recent race results. 9) Make your Olympic interaction plan and stick to it. This may be harder than you think to pull off, as you get more and more nervous. Discuss with your athlete what is his/her ideal communication and access plan while at the Olympics. Determine how, when and where you will access each other in the Games environment. Ask your athlete how you can support them and about which topics he/she may or may not wish to discuss with them prior to competition. Stick with the plan agreed upon by you and the athlete. Remember that some coaches and/or teams have policies to restrict cell phone use during the Games and/or in the Athlete Village. Remember, your U.S. phone may not work in another country! During the Olympics Olympians have told us that, during the Games, family and friends can be an enormous asset or an unanticipated problem. 1) Stick to your Olympic plan! 2) Be low maintenance. Make your own plans and your own schedule. Figure out your own logistics. Communicate clearly to your athlete that you are self-sufficient and that they do not need to worry about you. 3) Don t ask the athlete to try and find you tickets. This creates a new stress, uncertainty, and guilt if they cannot find them. 4) Make your own schedule and keep yourself busy. Try to get tickets to lots of events if you can afford them. Do pin trading, shop, go sightseeing, visit the P&G House (see Friends & Family Hospitality). 5) Be happy. This is contagious. 6) Expect to be nervous. Talk to someone other than your Olympian about this nervousness. Nervousness is also contagious.

6 7) Expect the athlete to be different. Even if you have a lot of experience at competition with the athlete, expect a certain increased intensity and pressure in the athlete. 8) Have a great time and cheer loud. General information Dates - The 2018 Olympic Winter Games will be hosted in South Korea with Opening Ceremony taking place on February 9, 2018 and Closing Ceremony on February 25, Location The Olympic Winter Games will have two different competition clusters. PyeongChang is a county in Gangwon Province, South Korea and contains the venues that make up the Mountain Cluster. The Mountain Cluster is quite spread out with events taking place at the Alpensia Snow Park, Bokwang Snow Park, Jeongseon Alpine Center and the Yongpyong Alpine Center (Refer to maps on pages 30 and 31). Gangneung is a city in Gangwon-do, on the east coast of South Korea and It has a population of 229,869. All of the Coastal Cluster venues are located in the city of Gangneung. PyeongChang and Gangneung recognize Korean Standard Time (UTC/GMT +9 hours) Language & Currency Korean is the official language of South Korea along with the Korean alphabet (hangul). The Korean Won or KRW is the official currency, although credit card scanners and ATMs are readily available. The Korean Won is denoted by the symbol. Please note that VISA is the official credit card for the Olympic Games. VISA will be the only credit card accepted at Official Olympic Merchandise Stores and Olympic Venues. Electric - In South Korea the power sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. If you have electronic devices from the United States, you will need to purchase an adaptor. Below you will find pictures of the applied power sockets and corresponding plugs (type C and type F are interchangeable) Phone & Internet Cellular service and internet are generally available in both the Mountain and Coastal cluster. Free Wi-Fi will be available to spectators in the both the Olympic Park (Coastal Cluster)

7 and Olympic Plaza (Mountain Cluster). Please consult with your own cellphone company and do research to determine the best course of action concerning cellular data. Visa Requirements There are currently no visa requirements for citizens of the United States of America for stays under 90 days (you will only need a valid passport). If you are not a U.S. citizen, please consult your passport issuing government to determine if you will need a visa to enter South Korea. If you are a citizen of the United States, you only need a valid U.S. passport to enter South Korea. Passport valid at time of entry. No visa required for stays less than 90 days for tourism or business. Visa required for all other purposes, including employment, teaching English, and for stays longer than 90 days. No vaccinations are required You need one blank passport page per stamp For more information, please visit: Drinking water - Most people don't drink the tap water. Filtered or bottled water is served free in most restaurants. Tipping Tipping is not necessary and is not expected. Korea is basically a no-tip culture. Before You Go Enroll with the U.S. Embassy s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at: If you download the mobile app you will also get current updates and notifications. Make copies of important documents such as passports, credit cards, driver's license, etc. Leave a copy at home and bring a copy to South Korea. While in South Korea, keep copies with you and store your originals in a safe place such as your hotel room. Consider purchasing trip cancelation insurance and/or medical and emergency evacuation insurance. Calling South Korea - First dial 011, the U.S. exit code. Next dial 82, the country code for Korea. Then dial the area code and finally the phone number. To call the US from South Korea, you will need to enter the exit code designated by your cellphone carrier followed by the country code, area code and last seven digits. You would dial: XX +1 (XXX) XXX-XXXX Flight and Arrival Information Incheon International Airport (ICN) is the official port of entry for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Traveling to and from South Korea requires considerable planning. You can find direct flights to Incheon from New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Detroit, Atlanta, Honolulu, Seattle and Washington D.C.

8 Flights will take anywhere from 12 to 14 hours depending on your city of departure. Prescription drugs/medicines and medical devices for personal use should be accompanied by a valid prescription issued by a physician, and a receipt of purchase issued by the pharmacy. Please check with your specific airline carrier for limitations on checked and carry-on luggage. Packing for the Games The Olympic Winter Games typically feature a fun and casual atmosphere. When packing for the Games, we suggest bringing clothing and accessories that will ensure personal comfort during your stay. All spectators should anticipate walking from transportation drop locations/parking lots to venues we strongly encourage bringing comfortable (and broken in) footwear. Weather in PyeongChang can be very humid, windy and cold. The month of February in PyeongChang sees average daily temperatures of 23 F with lows averaging 14 F. In Gangneung the average daily temperature in February is 36 F with an average low of 29 F. The humidity makes it seem much colder in both clusters. With this in mind, we recommend that you consider clothing that is windproof, water resistant/proof, and warm, but also easily layered to ensure your comfort across venues and competitions. You will also want to bring any traditional toiletries and medications. Don t forget to bring personal care items such as a blow dryer (with power converter and adapter), shampoo, spare contact lenses, glasses/sunglasses, and sunscreen. Also remember your cellphone charger and camera charger/extra batteries! Mobile Apps ***Google Maps DOES NOT function properly in South Korea. You cannot receive step-by-step driving directions in the app*** We have not been able to identify a one-solution app for navigating South Korea, but you will find alternative apps below: Kakao Map Broadly used across South Korea, Kakao Map is in English, but the locations you look up may not be translated in English. Naver Map Completely in Korean, but does respond to input of some key words in English. Google Translate You can download a Korean keyboard to use on the app, translate text with camera or translate a conversation with the microphone on your cellphone. Housing Securing housing for the 2018 Games in PyeongChang should be a top planning priority. Below you will find the contact information of agencies you can reach out to outside of the standard avenues for booking housing abroad.

9 KR Travel Don Roelofs VietenTours Frank Jungemann Isfield George Kopitsas Angelina Fourkioti Transportation Incheon International Airport Incheon Internation Airport or ICN is one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. The Incheon International Airport holds a record of being selected the Best Airport Worldwide in the Airport Service Quality Award by the Airports Council International for 11 consecutive years. Transportation by Train Korea Train Express (KTX) is Korea s high-speed rail system. The existing railway between the Incheon International Airport and Wonju is being upgraded to a high-speed railway and extended to Gangneung. Once the high-speed railway (maximum speed: 250 km/h) is completed, it will be possible to reach PyeongChang (Jinbu train station) from the Incheon International Airport within approximately 98 minutes. The construction of the high-speed railway will be completed in June After the 6 months of test runs, the KTX will become operational in the beginning of January See the table below for the detailed operations. Section Distance Frequency/Day Travel Time Incheon International Airport - Gangeung (Jinbu) km 8 times 113 minutes Incheon International Airport - Seoul - Gangneung (Jinbu) km 8 times 130 minutes Seoul (Cheongnyangni) Gangneung (Jinbu) km 20 times 89 minutes Seoul (Sangbong) - Gangneung (Jinbu) km 15 times 82 minutes

10 The newly built KTX route will operate 16 trains per day from the airport. 8 trains will go directly from the Incheon International Airport to Gangneung train station after stopping once at Jinbu train station 8 trains will start at the Incheon International Airport, make a stop at Seoul train station, and then continue to Jinbu and Gangneung train stations. The schedule may change after test runs, which are planned to be completed in December Transportation by Bus is the English translated website for bus operations in Korea. Using this site, you can book your tickets online, or just familiarize yourself with the timetables (which can change often). Bus from Incheon (ICN) to Alpensia/Gangnueng: You will find the airport bus booth with a sign that reads Airport Bus for tickets and information next to the door 9 exit. You will need 30,000 KRW in cash per person for the bus to Gangneung. Time table for departures is as follows: 7:30, 11:00, 15:00 and 19:30 (times are subject to change). Bus tickets will have the bus number and the parking spot easily identifiable. If you have bags, you will put them under the bus yourself. Seats are assigned and will be located on your ticket. The bus departs at the designated parking space across the street outside the 1st floor of the terminal. Transportation in South Korea is very punctual and departs exactly on time. Arrive at the designated location at least 15 minutes early. From there, the bus will go to Gimpo Airport and pick up additional passengers.

11 The bus will then stop at a service station approximately half way to Gangneung for a bathroom break (10-15 mins). Make sure the bus driver sees you get out of the bus, since there isn t an official tracking system to make sure everyone is on board on some of the buses. The rest stop has nice bathrooms and food stalls. If you are interested in purchasing food, you must first purchase a ticket from the cashier booth for whatever you would like to purchase. The vendors do not have their own cashier. From the service station, the bus will drive right in front of the Holiday Inn at Alpensia. If Alpensia is your final destination, you can get off and ask the concierge in the hotel to call a cab. From Alpensia, the bus will drive to the city bus terminal in Gangneung (cabs are readily available). Travelling time to Alpensia will take approximately 3.5 hrs and Gangneung, approximately 4 hrs.

12 Bus stop in Mountain Cluster (Alpensia) in front From Seoul Bus Station to Gangneung The ticket from the Seoul Bus Station to Gangneung will cost 21,500 KRW. From Seoul Station the bus leaves every minutes between 0630 to The trip takes about 2 hours and 40 minutes. This bus will also stop at the service station in PyeongChang for approximately 15 minutes.

13 Seat Number From Gangnueng Bus Terminal to Mountain Cluster The bus to only departs 5 or 6 times daily, and if you take this, do NOT stay on for the five stops. You want to get off at the first stop, otherwise you will go to beyond the mountain venues by a significant distance. The bus station in Gangneung is split into two sections: Express and InterCity. If you want to go to Alpensia, you will take the InterCity bus, and you will need to purchase a ticket to Hoenggye (pronounced Huwhen-gay). This bus is not clearly listed on any signs, but it leaves every 20 minutes and takes you to the same first stop described above five minutes from the sliding venue. It is advised to take a taxi from here. The ticket is 2,800 won. (About $2.50) Its best to use the Tourist Office for assistance in purchasing tickets to Hoenggye. Bus to Mountain Cluster These busses don t have assigned seats, but they do give the Platform number in English Remember, GET OFF AT THE FIRST STOP

14 Intercity Bus Terminal - Gangneung Intercity Bus Terminal - Gangneung Tourist Office Go here for help getting a ticket to Alpensia (Hoenggye or Daegwallyeong) Gangneung Bus Terminal connects Gangneung to all major cities in Korea. Coastal village Bus Station

15 Transportation by Car Korean law requires an international driving permit for any foreign national to drive in Korea in accordance with the Vienna or Geneva Convention. Car rental companies are available at the airport, but may have limited selection for individuals seeking SUV s or vans. Additionally, parking near venues, the Olympic Park, and the Olympic Plaza will be limited. There will also be complications related to security perimeters and roads that will require permits for use. Transportation by Taxi Taxis are relatively cheap. The base rate is 2,800 won (about $2.50), and gets you 4km before the rate increases. Most taxi drivers do not speak English. The Tourist Information Office has English Friendly Taxi Driver brochures that list the phone number of taxi drivers who speak English. It will still be difficult to call a cab and explain where you are. If you have access to an English/Korean speaker or talk-to-text apps, it may be easier to ask a person to assist and call a cab for you. You can pay with cash or card. Ticketed Spectator s Transport The price of each ticket includes access to the transport service for spectators (TS), which operates between the transport hubs and venues on the day of the ticketed sessions. Currently, the PyeongChang Organizing Committee will allow individuals without tickets on TS transportation as well. ***No additional information on spectator transport services available at the moment*** Gangneung Olympic Park and PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Gangneung Olympic Park The Olympic Park will include a number of facilities and activities within its territory: Competition venues and one training venue IOC sponsor showcases PyeongChang 2018 sponsor showcases Olympic Superstore and retail outlets Hospitality houses Restaurant Ticket box offices Daytime live site with concerts, live feed of competitions and entertainment on stage Cultural entertainment Sports and cultural activities for visitors The Olympic Park contains the following general services for spectators: Free Wi-Fi Restrooms Medical stations Information desks Lost & found ATMs and Visa kiosks Mobility services (golf carts and wheelchair rentals) Storage for strollers Food and beverage outlet

16 The Gangneung Olympic Park will be connected with the Gangneung train station by public shuttle buses that will stop at the Olympic Park s load/unload zones. Access to the Gangneung Olympic Park will be permitted with a valid ticket for sports events within the Olympic Park. The common domain area of the Olympic Park plans to include: Street food vendors, a restaurant, and vending machines. PyeongChang Olympic Plaza Access to the Olympic Plaza will be permitted with a purchased ticket to the Olympic Plaza. We anticipate that medaling athletes will receive a quota of two tickets for friends and family to attend the medal ceremony. On Opening and Closing Ceremony days, only ceremony ticket holders will have access to the Olympic Plaza. The PyeongChang Olympic Plaza will include a number of facilities and activities within its territory: Opening and Closing Ceremonies at the Olympic Stadium Medals Plaza and live site IOC sponsor showcases PyeongChang 2018 sponsor showcases Olympic Superstore and retail outlets NOC hospitality houses A restaurant Cultural events and entertainment Korean cultural exhibitions The Olympic Plaza contains the following general services for spectators: Free Wi-Fi Restrooms Medical stations Information desks Lost & found ATMs and Visa kiosks Mobility services (golf cars and wheelchair rentals) Storage for strollers Food and beverage outlet During the day, the Medals Plaza will be a live site with entertainment, and at night, the venue for Victory Ceremonies.

17 Access to Medals Plaza The Medals Plaza is located inside the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza. All visitors already in the Olympic Plaza have free access to the general public standing areas for the nightly Victory Ceremonies at the Medals Plaza. Once in the Olympic Plaza, no additional ticket will be required for spectators to access the Medals Plaza for Victory Ceremonies or live site activities. Access to the general spectator standing areas at the Medals Plaza will be on a first-come first-served basis. The Medals Plaza will be able to accommodate up to 4,000 spectators. Transportation to the Olympic Plaza will be connected with the Jinbu train station by public shuttle bus services that stop at the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza load/unload zone. The Plaza is also connected to the Gangneung coastal cluster by both railway and highway. During the day, access to the Olympic Plaza will be prohibited for all modes of transport, except ambulances, emergency services vehicles, vehicles for doctors and golf carts for people with an impairment. The common domain area of the Olympic Park plans to include: Street food vendors, a restaurant, and vending machines. Weather Historical weather data below are three-decade averages of climatological variables for the Olympic period from 9-25 February in the mountain and coastal clusters. Friends & Family Hospitality There will be a Procter & Gamble (P&G) Family Home available to friends and family designated by competing athletes. We are currently awaiting more information on this and will make sure F&F leads are notified of any changes so that they may share with interested individuals.

18 Event Tickets During the Games, tickets can be purchased at all official PyeongChang Organizing Committee (POCOG) sales locations. Ticket box offices will be located at most competition venues, just before ticket scanning areas, and will operate on competition days. Competition venues in the Gangneung Olympic Park will not have dedicated ticket box offices for each venue, but there will be one ticket box office inside the Park and two ticket box offices in front of the Park s entrances. Tickets will also be available at the ticket box offices in front of the entrances at the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza. Methods of Payment: Visa credit card or cash (KRW) The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) will receive a quota of complimentary Athletes Zone tickets for their non-accredited guests for Victory Ceremonies in which their athlete(s) will receive medals. The number of such tickets will include 2 tickets for each medalling athlete s friends and family. The Athletes' Friends and Family (AFF) program managed by POCOG guarantees to each participating athlete the opportunity to purchase two tickets for their friends and family for each session in which they compete. Opening and Closing Ceremony tickets are not included in the AFF ticketing program. In addition to the AFF program, the USOC will provide each National Governing Body two (2) complimentary tickets per competing athlete for friends and family. The USOC will not provide Opening or Closing Ceremony tickets. Family or friends using AFF tickets must be someone directly involved or interested in the development of the athlete to which the ticket is associated. Questions may be asked at venues by POCOG staff to identify this relationship. The AFF tickets may not be sold or resold to the general public. Victory Ceremonies Victory Ceremonies at Competition Venues - some medal events will be immediately followed by a Victory Ceremony at the corresponding competition venue. The medalists will receive a gift and their medal; the flags of the medalists will be raised; and the gold medalist s national anthem will be played. Victory Ceremonies at the Olympic Medals Plaza: Most medals will be presented at the Olympic Medals Plaza in the PyeongChang Olympic Plaza. These nightly Victory Ceremonies will be held from 10-24, February During the medals presentation part of the nightly Victory Ceremonies, the medalists will receive a gift and a medal. The flags of the medalists will be raised, and the gold medalist s national anthem will be played. The medals presentations will begin at 19:00. Entertainment will be provided before the ceremony from 18:00 and a concert will start immediately after the medals presentations Spectator Medical Stations Spectator medical stations will provide first aid, emergency medical care and limited primary care services for spectators, workforce, Olympic Family members, media personnel and sponsors. Medical station will be staffed by physicians, nurses and paramedic personnel. The operating hours of medical stations will be from one hour before the competition begins until 30 minutes after the last spectator has left.

19 Tourism Upon arrival at the Incheon International Airport (ICN) You will have access to ATMs and multiple currency exchange booths. You will also find tourist information desks with English speakers throughout the airport designated by a large question mark sign. Currency Exchange Booth Tourist Information Booth The Tourist information office in Gangneung is located at the bus terminal in (picture on right below): Gangneung-si Hongje-dong (behind the bus terminal). Tel: or /4415 English, Japanese and Chinese translation The Tourist office is open all year between , but they close for one hour at lunch (around 12). If they are closed, you can dial the English travel hotline and ask for assistance. You can also use this hotline for translation needs or to call the Tourist Police You can pick up tourist brochures and maps from the Tourist Office, but they didn t offer a large variety. Hopefully this is updated prior to the Games!

20 Restaurants/Food In the Gyo-Dong region (near Wonju University) there are many small restaurants and coffee shops. Gyo-Dong is a quick cab ride from the Olympic Park or within walking distance from the Coastal Village. Coffee shops generally have very late hours, where restaurants usually close between lunch and dinner. Wonju Univ. GYO-DONG Olympic Park Coastal village The Daegwalnyeong region northeast of the Alpensia and Yongpyong ski resorts offers a variety of small restaurants and coffee shops. It also has a small grocery store. Options near the resorts are more limited. DAEGWALNYEONG-MYEON

21 Korean BBQ is a mainstay in Korea. Many restaurants will have built-in grills and bring raw meat to your table to cook. Small side dishes called banchan will be delivered to your table every time you eat. You are not charged for them and you can get extra if you run out!

22 Kimchi is a spicy and sour dish made up of fermented vegetables (but cabbage kimchi is the most recognizable version of it). Bibimbap is a bowl of rice with banchan (assortment of seasoned and sautéed vegetables, and beef, with a fried egg on top. If you want it in a sizzling stone bowl, ask for the Dolsot Bibimbap. Gochujang is a chili pepper paste. Not terribly hot, its great with meat, or mixed into your bibimbap.

23 Bulgogi is a marinated beef barbeque made with soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger and garlic. Ddukbokkie is a spicy rice cake made with vegetables and sweet red chili sauce. Soondubu is a spicy stew made of tofu.

24 Samgyeopsal is pork belly or you can think of it as a thick bacon. Grill it plain, dip it in a seasoning of salt, pepper and sesame oil, wrap it in lettuce and add some garlic, onions, and kimchi. Haemul Pajeon is a seafood pancake. A variety of pancakes jeon can be found in Korean restaurants. Naengmyeon are cold buckwheat noodles. Buckwheat is common to the Gangneung area. This dish is made up on long thin noodles with cucumbers, slices of Korean pear, beef and an egg.

25 Banchan! Most tables are self-service, meaning you will find your utensils (chopsticks and spoons) and napkins at your table. Sometimes it can be hidden in a built-in drawer or box. Call Button Most tables have a call button. Use this to alert your server (otherwise they will probably ignore you).

26 The city is giving restaurants a translation page (see above for an example of one) where you can point to a specific phrase and your server can read the translation in Korean. This can help you order water, a fork, or request that a meal not be spicy.

27 Restaurant Recommendations Near Coastal Village Gangneung Chaesundang A Korean style Shabu Shabu restaurant. It can fit up to 16 people in a walled off room. It can also accommodate up to 26 in the back, though the room isn t entirely enclosed. This restaurant is very inexpensive and offers a variety of soup pots and vegetables. There is short slide-top fridge in the main section where you can help yourself to extra greens (but if you don t finish what you take, you could be charged). Chaesundang Gyodong Taebaek Garden Can fit large groups in separate rooms (around 40) in regular tables and chairs. This restaurant is within 5 minutes of the village in Gyo-dong, and is known for its beef barbeque (cooked at the table). This restaurant makes you take off your shoes before you go into the dining area, and you can choose between floor seating, or regular chairs. 21 Yulgokchogyo-gil47beon-Gil, Gangneung, Gangwon-do. Gangwon Hanwoo Korean BBQ restaurant for small groups tucked away in a strip mall. Can accommodate small to medium sized groups. 209 Yucheon-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do Near Olympic Park Gangneung Korea Traditional Restaurant A traditional Korean full course meal restaurant with private rooms that can accommodate large and small parties near the Curling Center Gyo 2(i)- dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do. 마당갈비 Korean BBQ restaurant that can accommodate smaller groups near the Live Site of the Olympic Park Gyo 2(i)-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea. Babeans Coffee Coffee shop with a small menu near the Live Site. South Korea, Gangwon-do, Gangneung, Gyo-dong, 344. Bohemian Coffee Small coffee shop near the ice arena Gyo-dong, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, South Korea. ***Will add more information for the Mountain Cluster as we get closer to the Games and receive confirmation on security perimeters. Spectators near Alpensia or Yongpyong can find a variety of restaurants in Daegwalnyeong***

28 Grocery Stores There are two grocery stores near the Village. It will be difficult to purchase American food from these stores, but they do have pasta and pasta sauces, yogurt, plenty of produce, tea, and milk. Multigrain bread is difficult to find. Grocery Stores in Gyo-Dong Coastal village = Grocery stores in Gyo-Dong. Take Haseulla-ro Road and turn east onto Jeongwon-ro. The address above marks the spot of the grocery store located to the east. The one closer to the main road is located at 56 Jeongwon-ro.

29 If you need a cart, most grocery stores require that you pay 100 won to unlock the cart. When you return the cart, re-lock it and get your 100 won back! Koreans usually make you pay for bags, or won t have any bags available in the store. Outside of the grocery store is an area where you can use the store s boxes to box up your purchase. See picture to the left there will be piles of boxes and tape available for free. E-Mart: This is basically a better quality, Korean Wal-Mart where you can purchase small appliances, clothes, groceries, and probably everything in-between. This store is multi-level, with escalator ramps for you and your grocery cart.

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