
Q: I'm looking for racquetball courts near Gangnam station. I've found some Web sites but the phone numbers don't work. Please let me know some places where I can play.
A: Please see the following list of racquetball courts in Gangnam.
Kolong spolex, http://sporex.com/web/seocho/seocho_m1.asp; Medis club, www.medisclub.net; Sportime, www.sportime.co.kr/company/routemap.html; Seocho YMCA, www.sportime.co.kr/company/routemap.html
Q: Can you recommend some Web sites where I can buy a bicycle?
A: Please refer to these Web sites ― www.bikenara.co.kr, www.wheeliebike.co.kr, www.salebike.com, www.bike119.net, www.hy-mtb.co.kr
Q: Where are the tattoo shops located in the Seoul area?
A: For hygienic reasons, only doctors are legally allowed to give tattoos in Korea. Please refer to the following. http://vincent.co.kr/home.php.
Q: I'm a university student studying public policy and management in Hong Kong. I'm currently studying about domestic waste treatment in Asian Cities. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with the statistics on municipal solid waste and domestic waste production and recovered volume during the period 1994-2006.
A: Please refer to the following statistical information provided by Seoul Metropolitan Government.
http://english.seoul.go.kr/today/about/about_12stat.htm
Q: I'm living in a house, not in an apartment. What should I do with the trash?
A: There will be a small green net on the outside wall of your house. Place all your recyclables in it, such as glass, plastic, cans and paper.
There should also be a food waste bin next to the recycling net. Gather all your food waste and put it in the bin.
All other trash must be thrown away in a standard garbage bag, which you can purchase at most markets or convenience stores.
Q: Are there any French schools in Seoul?
A: Lycee International Xavier is located in Gugi-Dong. Check out the website, www.xavier.sc.kr or call (02) 369-7688.
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