Did you just move to Osan Air Force Base (OSAFB)? Would you like to learn more about life in Sinjang-dong (Songtan)? This is THE guide to life outside the OSAFB Main Gate.
About Sinjang-dong
Sinjang-dong is the name of the neighborhood outside of Osan Air Force Base. The neighborhood is known for its international restaurants and nightlife but it also has a vibrant and thriving community with the services needed to build a happy life. You can read more about this neighborhood in our Neighborhood Intros blog.
In the following image, you can see the boundaries of Sinjangdong. As you can see, this neighborhood is somewhat extensive.
The majority of the locations listed below are within an easy 5-10 minute walk of each other near the Osan Air Force Base walk-in-gate. However, Sinjang-dong does extend quite far and some places might be a 20-30 minute walk or 5-minute drive.
We have not included every available service in Sinjang-dong. Instead, we have focused on the services most often requested by the local international population. For more information, you can download the South of Seoul app and also join Pyeongtaek Food & Fun.
Subway Station Parking (and Station location)
Songtan Station
Hangul Address
264-1, Sinjang-dong, Pyeongtaek-si
PAYMENT ACCEPTED: Korean debit, and credit ONLY (Please get a Korean bank account tonpay for parking. US military can open a Woori Bank account on Camp Humphreys.)
Police Station
Police Station Sinjang
031-666-2112
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 탄현로 331
Small, neighborhood police station.
Post Office
Post Office Sinjang
031-663-1014
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 신서로 14
Small neighborhood post office.
Bank
As of 2021, there is one bank brank in Sinjang-dong. It’s a Farmers Bank. They do have Global ATMs but they are not the easiest bank for foreigners to bank due to systems that don’t handle foreign information well and limited support services for foreign language speakers. We recommend that foreigners open bank accounts with Hana Bank (They offer Sunday hours near Pyeongtaek Station) or KB Bank. These two options offer solid English language support, English language apps, and banking services for international residents with Korean IDs.
Nonghyeop Bank Sinjang
031-662-7201
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 쇼핑로 25
Global ATM for international withdraws.
Affordable Household and Lifestyle Items
Daiso Sinjangdong
031-662-7171
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 신장1로 2
Daiso is a popular “dollar” store with a little bit of everything. This location is near Osan Air Force Base main gate.
Nightlife and Shopping
Sinjang Shopping Mall Street
Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 신장동 302-298
An international area near the K55 Korean Air Base and USA Osan Air Force Base. The area has a wide variety of international restaurants and service providers whom speak English and cater to international customs and interests. Pyeongtaek City also hosts many events in this area. US military and service providers serving the US Military may refer to this area by a variety off English names such as: Songtan, the ville, the SED (Songtan Entertainment District), or Osan (Which may cause confusion since Osan is also a nearby city).
Popular Neighborhood Restaurants
Cafes and Bakeries
Pet Clinic and Pet Supplies
Best Friends Vet And Grooming
0316627920
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 송탄고가길 2
Best Friends Vet Clinic and Grooming Salon has over 13 years experience including 10 years at Osan Air Base as a Veterinary Medical Officer with thousands of various surgeries and care for pets.
Pet Club Songtan
031662010
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 신발로 71
Pet supply store with a great selection. Solid prices. Near Osan AB walking gate (across from Daiso) Speaks some English. Hours 1000 to 2200. 7 days a week
Vintage Clothing
Beautiful Vintage Sinjangdong
01023993280
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Hardware Store
Our Hardware Store
031-666-1310
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 신장1로17번길 11
Get keys made and find little things for fixing stuff around the house.
Electric Transportation
SBT Personal Mobility
010-6443-5623
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 중앙시장로19번길 5
Hourly, daily, monthly rentals. They also have lay-away.
Wellness Clinic
365 Chiropractic Songtan
031-668-1446
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Hangul Address
경기 평택시 쇼핑로 36-4
US Trained Chiropractor
Baptist Church with English Services
Mission Baptist Church
0316656082
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 중앙시장로 26
Mission Baptist Church is an English-Speaking Multinational Church located just outside Osan Air Base in Songtan, South Korea
Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundations (PIEF)
Pyeongtaek International Exchange
031-667-2353
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Hangul Address
경기도 평택시 신장로 124
International community center funding by Pyeongtaek City. They offer language classes, trips, and plan festivals.
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