During lunch, I got SY's ration card, which she'll need to shop at the commissary. We also took a second look at the apartment we're considering to rent. (More on that in a moment.)
The ration card in Korea is an interesting thing. To limit black marketing, there are caps at how much we can buy at the commissary -- a generous $1,500 for our family of four. There's also a limit on how much beer and liquor one can buy (though oddly enough, no limits on wine). For example, we're "limited" to eight 12-bottle cases per month.
They also keep track on PX purchases to see if you're purchasing an excessive amount of potentially re-sellable goods. For instance, if you're buying three bottles of vitamins a month for six months, someone's going to notice.
Though not something that's likely to affect us, I'll have to remember this once we move in and start entertaining people.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Ration card
Today's big event was the newcomer's brief at the Community Fitness Center, or "Super Gym." This palatial facility has not a pool, but a natatorium. Naturally there are all kinds of work-out equipment, but it even some conference rooms.
During lunch, I got SY's ration card, which she'll need to shop at the commissary. We also took a second look at the apartment we're considering to rent. (More on that in a moment.)
The ration card in Korea is an interesting thing. To limit black marketing, there are caps at how much we can buy at the commissary -- a generous $1,500 for our family of four. There's also a limit on how much beer and liquor one can buy (though oddly enough, no limits on wine). For example, we're "limited" to eight 12-bottle cases per month.
They also keep track on PX purchases to see if you're purchasing an excessive amount of potentially re-sellable goods. For instance, if you're buying three bottles of vitamins a month for six months, someone's going to notice.
Though not something that's likely to affect us, I'll have to remember this once we move in and start entertaining people.
During lunch, I got SY's ration card, which she'll need to shop at the commissary. We also took a second look at the apartment we're considering to rent. (More on that in a moment.)
The ration card in Korea is an interesting thing. To limit black marketing, there are caps at how much we can buy at the commissary -- a generous $1,500 for our family of four. There's also a limit on how much beer and liquor one can buy (though oddly enough, no limits on wine). For example, we're "limited" to eight 12-bottle cases per month.
They also keep track on PX purchases to see if you're purchasing an excessive amount of potentially re-sellable goods. For instance, if you're buying three bottles of vitamins a month for six months, someone's going to notice.
Though not something that's likely to affect us, I'll have to remember this once we move in and start entertaining people.
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