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| The Conference will be held at |
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| "Finely appointed, comfortable facilities with mountainside
and river views." Sheraton Grand Walkerhill is located
on the 139-acre, mountainous site of the A-Cha Fortress from
the Silla Dynasty (57BC-668AD). In the northeast part of Seoul,
it is just far enough from downtown to enjoy clean, fresh air,
yet, still near enough to reach almost any section of the city
by a short taxi ride, one of our regular shuttles, or the safe
and efficient subway system. For the leisure and business travellers,
Sheraton Grand Walkerhill offers entertainment and relaxation,
efficiency and satisfaction. |
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| The official language of the conference is English and all
printed materials will also be published in English. |
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| Citizens of countries which have reciprocal visa exemption
agreements with Korea are not required to have a visa to enter
Korea for a short stay. Usually visitors with confirmed outbound
tickets may stay in Korea for up to 15 days without a visa.
Citizens of all other countries must obtain a visa from a Korean
embassy or consulate prior to entering Korea. |
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| Value-added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services
at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. |
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| Tipping is not the general custom in Korea. A 10% service
charge is added to your bill at all tourist hotel and 3-10%
at some big restaurants. |
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| The unit of Korean currency is the Won (£Ü). The exchange rates
as at August 2006 are: USD 1=KRW 955. Visit http://www.kbstar.com
for current exchange rates. |
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| Government office hours are usually from 9:00 to 18:00 on
weekdays and closed on weekends, although from November through
February they close at 17:00. Banks are open from 9:30 to 16:30
on weekdays and closed on weekends. Most private businesses
open at anywhere from 08:30 to 10:00 and close in the evening. |
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| Korea enjoys four seasons with different types of weather:
spring, summer, autumn and winter. Average temperature in February
is around -3.3¡É~7.1¡É(20.06¢µ~44.78¢µ). February gradually drives
cold winter away and prepares to bring warm spring with it. |
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In late March or early April, the
trees burst into leafy splendour to mark the beginning
of spring. Mostly sunny days can be expected from March
to May. |
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During the relatively hot and rainy summer
season, the vegetation is lush. By June the average temperature
is over 20oC (68oF ). Monsoon rains usually begin around
the end of June and last until mid-to-late July. August
is hot and humid. |
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The coming of autumn in late September
brings continental winds and clear, dry weather, making
these months perhaps
the most pleasant time of year. October's vivid gold and
vibrant reds create a colourful panorama. |
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December to February are cold and dry with
occasional snow. During the winter months, three
or four days of cold weather are often followed by a few
warmer days. |
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| All major credit cards, American Express, Diners Club, Visa,
Master Card, are widely accepted in Korea. |
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The electrical supply is 220 volts AC/60 cycles. Most hotels
may provide outlet converters for 110 and 220 volts.
Always check the power supply before using your equipment. |
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| Mobile phone can be rented at the airport or at major hotels.
To apply for a mobile phone rental services, you will need an
identification card (passport) and a credit card. |
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| Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9). |
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| Korea National Tourism Organization (KNTO) helps your stay
in Korea more enjoyable. For travel information, visit Tour
Korea site (www.tour2korea.com). There are all things about
Korea, things to do, festivals and events, and much more. |
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