ABOUT KOREA & JEJU ISLAND
Korea, the Land of Morning Calm, is a truly remarkable place.
There are so many things to see and do in Korea that you are
sure to find an attraction that is the perfect match to your
requirements. Korea's rugged mountainous terrain and hundreds
of miles of coastline provide unlimited scenic beauty and opportunities
for outdoor activities throughout the year.
But scenic wonders are not the only attraction of Korea. Evidence
of Korea's unique 5,000-year-old history and culture can be
found everywhere. Every city and village has their share of
traditional festivals which preserve the old ways of life,
but updated to cater to the comforts of foreign visitors.
The unique Korean cuisine has flavors sure to please every
palate.
 Jeju
Island is the largest island in Korea and is located in the
Pacific Ocean just off the south-western sea of the Korean peninsula.
Jeju is a volcanic island with a mountainous terrain, a dramatic
rugged coastline and spectacular watershed courses. The Island
has a unique culture as well as natural beauty. It is a living
folk village, with approximately 5.4 hundred thousand people.
As a result of its isolated location and romantic tropical image,
Jeju Island has become a favorite retreat with honeymooners
and tourists. The tour programs of the meeting will also provide
participants with the opportunity to feel and enjoy some of
the island's fascinating attractions.
The local industries of Jeju are unique and various. Cultivation
of tangerines, pineapples and rapseed oil, fisheries based on
the abundant water resources and rich pasturage have all formed
the unique industrial structure on the island, especially famous
for its abalone, tangerine, shiitake and ponies. Jeju is also
well known for the generosity of its islanders who pioneered
the harsh environment with the tradition of faith in their neighbors
and generosity to visitors. Jeju's hospitality is her very best
tourist attraction.
| Any foreign visitor wishing
to enter the Republic of Korea should have
a valid passport and a visa. |
Visitors for sightseeing
or transit with confirmed outbound tickets
may stay in Korea up to 30 days without visas,
except the followings.
| Stateless Persons
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Nationals of
such countries or regions as follows
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ALBANIA, AREMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELARUS,
BOSNIA-HERCEGOVINA, CAMBODIA, CHINA,
CUBA, GEORGIA, GHANA, INDIA, IRAN, KAZAKHSTAN,
KYRGYZSTAN, LAOS, MACEDONIA, MOLDOVA,
MONGOLIA, MYANMAR, NEPAL, NIGERIA, PALESTINE,
PHILIPPINES, RUSSIA, SRI LANKA, TAJIKISTAN,
TURKMENISTAN, UKRAINE, UZBEKISTAN, VIETNAM
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For further information, contact Korean Embassy
or Consulate Office in your country or refer
to website: http://www.korea.net,
or http://www.moj.go.kr
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 The
Korean currency is called the "Won". Coins come in
denominations of \10, \50, \100 and \500 and notes come in denominations
of \1,000, \5,000 and \10,000. The exchange rate is approx.
\1,250 won per US dollar as of March, 2001. Foreign currency
and Traveler's Check can be converted into Korean Won at most
banks in Korea. Credit cards are acceptable at most of hotels,
department stores and restaurants.
Jeju Island has a mild oceanic climate throughout the year
with the smallest annual temperature range in the country.
It has four distinctive seasons and the average temperature
in April is 15�60).
Participants can make special memories through leisure activities
in Jeju Island such as golf, horse-back riding, wind surfing
and hunting. Golf is the leading sport and leisure activity
on the island. Jeju's golf courses have excellent fairways and
scenic surroundings.
 
Participants are advised to take out adequate travel and health
insurance before leaving their countries. The organizing committee
has no insurance coverage for the participants and will not
be responsible for any accident that may occur during the
meeting.
Most private business open at 09:00 and close at 18:00 but
some are open until late evening. Bank business hours are
between 09:30 and 16:30 on weekdays and from 09:30 to 13:30
on Saturday.
The standard electricity supply is 110 or 220 volts AC/60
cycles. Outlets for 110 and 220 volts are available at the
hotel.
In relation to Greenwich Mean Time, Korea is +9 hours.
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RALATIVE
WEBSITE
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| Korea
National Tourism Organization |
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| Korea
Information Service |
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| Jeju
Province Homepage |
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| Jeju
Tourism Information System |
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