The Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) is next to the Korea World Trade Center in the COEX area. It provides check-in service and passport clearance. Nonstop limousine buses make the roughly 60-minute commute between Incheon International Airport and KCAT every 10 to 20 minutes. Another KCAT opened recently at Gimpo International Airport.

Special airport buses and city buses leave from various points in Seoul every 15 minutes from 5:00 am to 10:30 pm, and are less expensive alternatives to the KAL Limousine Bus line which connects Incheon International Airport with 19 major hotels in Seoul.

BUSINESS HOURS

Bank Hours:
Monday to Friday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm
Shop Hours:
Monday to Saturday from 10.30 am to 8:00 pm

CONVERSIONS

The metric system is used in the Republic of Korea

1 meter = 3,28 feet
1 kilometer = 0,62 miles
1 kilogramme = 2.20 pounds
1 liter = 0.264 gallons
0 (°C) Celsius = 32° Fahrenheit (oF)

CURRENCY

The South Korean currency is WON (KRW) and is divided in 100 jeon.
At date of publishing : 1 € = 1,546 KRW / 1 $ = 979 KRW

ELECTRICITY

Both 110/220 volt outlets are available.

FOOD AND DRINKS

Authentically, Korean food is not served in courses, but it is all placed on the table at the same time. Most of the dishes accompany the staple diet rice, which is known as “bap” in Korean. A specialty of South Korean Cuisine is that instead of cooking the vegetables, they pickle them. This unique method of fermentation and preserving of the vegetables is called “Kimchi”. South Korean Food is also known for being spicy which is usually made by the use of chili peppers. Other well liked dishes of the country are fishes, either grilled or stewed and roasted marinated beef, chicken, or pork which is known as “Bulgogi” in Korean. A Korean meal also remains unfinished without a soup or stew which is sometimes made of bean paste.
Don’t forget to accompany your meal with rice wine!

VISA

All participants, exhibitors and visitors are reminded that a visa may be required for foreign citizens entering the Republic of Korea and that they should apply for a visa at their local Korean consulate or embassy.

To determine whether you require a visa to enter the Republic of Korea,
visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website at:

http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/visa/apply/index.jsp

Should you need an official invitation letter for visa application purposes, you may contact the organising secretariat who will be able to assist you. Any cost for the sending of official invitation letters will be support by the participant.

NO refunds of agreed registration fees and hotel deposit paid will be issued for cancellation or non-attendance due to failure to obtain a visa.

MOBILE TELEPHONES

Most foreign mobile telephones will not work in Seoul as there is a different type of mobile network. Cell-phone Rental Services are available and we strongly recommend that you order this service in advance. Online-Reservation is possible at: www.skroaming.com Many hotels also offer this service. SK Roaming Centres: Incheon International Airport • Between Gate 5 and 6 on the 1st floor (6.00 am - 10.00 pm) • Between Gate 9 and 10 on the 1st floor (open 24 hours) Gimpo International Airport • At the front of the Arrival Hall (1st floor) in the International Terminal Building (7:00 am - 11:00 pm)

TAXES

The standard rate of the value-added tax (VAT) is 10%.

TELEPHONE

For international calls to: • The Republic of Korea, dial the international code from your country, followed by 82, then dial the area code and finally your correspondent’s number. • France, dial the international code from your country, followed by 33, then dial your correspondent’s number (without the 0).

TIPPING

If service charge is not included, 10% tipping is normal, but not necessary.

TIME

Time in Seoul is GTM/UTC +9 hours (no daylight saving time).

If it is 2:00 pm in Seoul, it will be:
London : 6:00 am
New York : 1:00 am
Paris : 7:00 am
Rio de Janeiro : 2:00 am
Sydney : 3:00 pm

TRANSPORTATION

Taxis are plentiful and comparatively cheap. They are either hired at taxi-ranks or summoned by telephone.
It is not recommended to take taxis during the morning and evening rush hours, because the roads are very crowded at that time. It is better to use the subway, which is very efficient. The station at COEX is Samseong Subway Station.

WEATHER

September sees the end of the warm, rainy summer and the beginning of a cooler, dryer autumn.
Average day temperature is 20 °C / 68 °F and rainfall is moderate.

Conditions