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| Busan has a typical oceanic
climate. The annual mean temperature is 14.3°C
and it is seldom that the temperature goes below
zero. It is rather windy and a little bit humid
all year round but it is warmer in winter and cooler
in summer compared with other areas in Korea. October
is in the middle of fall. The average daytime temperature
in Busan during the conference will be around 17°C,
which will be nice and cool at this the continental
high atmospheric pressure. |
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| Eating out is one of
the great pleasures of visiting Korea, a country
famous for its many native dishes. Korean cuisine
will provide unique tastes for visitors. There is
also a wide variety of American, Continental, Chinese
and Japanese restaurants. Korean food is nutritious,
well balanced and low in calories as it involves
a wide variety of vegetables. Seasonings include
garlic, red pepper, scallion, soy sauce, fermented
bean paste, ginger and sesame oil. |
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| The basic currency of Korea is won.
Specifically, various notes and coins are used:
Notes include 1,000 won, 5,000 won, and 10,000 won
denominations, while coins include 10 won, 50 won,
100 won, and 500 won denominations. |
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| Foreign bank notes and traveler's
checks can be converted into Korean won at foreign
exchange banks and other authorized money exchange
outlets. The exchange rate is subject to market
fluctuations |
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| Credit cards, including VISA, American
Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and JCB, are accepted
at major hotels, department stores, restaurants,
and retail outlets. |
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| Government office hours are usually
from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Banks are open
from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and closed
on Saturdays and Sundays. Major department stores
are open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including
Sundays. |
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| Tipping is not a regular practice
in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill
for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and
upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip
when they are especially pleased with the service
they receive. |
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All visitors to the Republic of
Korea must have a valid passport and visa. Visitors
with roundtrip tickets from countries who have
a special agreement with Korea may be exempt from
the visa requirement, and can stay in Korea Visa-free
for periods up to thirty days, or ninety days,
depending on the type of agreement between the
two countries. For more information, please contact
the local Korean consulate or embassy in your
country, or refer to the website www.korea.net
or www.moj.go.kr.
Countries under Visa
Exemption Agreements (62 countries)
Nationals of countries which have the visa exemption
agreement with Korea and of countries designated
by the government can enter Korea without a visa
on the condition that they do not engage in remunerative
activities during their stay.
Designated countries
allowed to enter Korea without a visa (41 countries)
Nationals of the following countries are permitted
to enter without a visa according to the principles
of reciprocity or priority of national interests
up to 30 days.
※ With the exception of Australia, Canada, Hong
Kong, Slovenia
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| Participants are advised to take out
adequate travel and health insurance before leaving
their respective countries. The Organizing Committee
has no insurance coverage for the participants and
will not be responsible for any accident that may
occur during the Conference. |
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| Korea uses both the 110 and 220-volt
systems, although the use of the 220-volt system
is more widespread. Because most new hotels have
220-volt wiring installed, it is advised to check
beforehand. Most recently built houses are wired
with 220-volt systems. |
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| In relation to Greenwich Mean Time,
Korea is + 9 hours. |
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