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Any foreign visitor wishing to enter the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport. Visitors with confirmed outbound tickets may stay in Korea up to 30 days without visas. For those of some countries who require visa, please contact the Secretariat. They will forward invitation letter to presenters with accepted papers only. Please contact the Korea Embassy locally first. |
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Korean weather shows distinct seasonal changes. The climate of Korea is relatively dry climate affected by seasonal wind. Gwangju temperature is expected to range -10℃ to 0℃ in winter season during the conferences. It is windy and snowy in Gwangju. Relative humidity is 65~70%. The weather is subject to change. Gwangju has the sunny weather in December, but advising attendees to put on a heavy coat. |
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A city located 400km from the nation’s capital, Seoul, lies at 126° 37´ of east longitude and 37° 28´ of north latitude. San Francisco, Washington, Madrid, and Teheran are found on the same latitude. |
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In Korea, outlets for 220 volts 60 Herz are dominant. Always check the power supply before using your equipment. |
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The unit of Korean currency is the Won. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be exchanged into Korean Won at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchangers. Credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Diners Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted at major hotels, department stores, and large restaurants. The exchange rate is subject to fluctuation. |
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Value Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods at a standard rate of 10%. In major tourist spots, a 10% VAT plus a 10% service charge is added to the bills. |
English |
Korean |
Korean Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
How are you? |
안녕하세요? |
Aan-nyeong-haseyo? |
Thank you. |
감사합니다. |
Gamsa-haam-nida. |
Yes. |
예. |
Ye. |
No. |
아니요. |
Aniyo. |
I am sorry. |
미안합니다. |
Meean-hamnida. |
I enjoyed the meal. |
잘 먹었습니다. |
Jal mugut-sum-nida. |
Please give me some more of this. |
이것 더 주세요. |
Yigut du juseyo. |
The check, please. |
계산서 주세요. |
Gye-saanseo juseyo. |
Do you take credit cards? |
카드로 계산할 수 있습니까? |
Card-ro gyesaan halsu yisum-neeka? |
How much is it? |
얼마입니까? |
Ulma-eem-neeka? |
It is ________ won. |
_________ 원 입니다. |
_________ won eem-needa. |
Where is the rest room ? |
화장실 어디입니까? |
Hwa-jangsil udee-eem-nee ka?? |
Goodbye. |
안녕히 계세요. |
Aan-nyeonghee gyeseyo. |
