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CurrencyCurrency - The unit of Korean the currency is the Won ( ).
Coin denominations are 10,50,
100 and 500.
Banknotes are 1,000,
5,000, 10,000 and 50,000.
The exchange rate is approximately US$1 to KR 1,080 as of January 2015.Tax - Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill. |
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VATValue-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. In tourist hotels, this 10% tax applies to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill. |
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ClimateThe climate in Seoul in June ranges approximately between 17-26 ℃ degrees |
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Emergency- 1339: Medical Emergency- 119: Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services - 112: Police - 129: First Aid Services |
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TippingTipping is not customary in Korea. Sometimes, expensive restaurants and luxury hotels may add a service charge of 10%. Thus, you do not necessarily have to prepare for extra charges since it will be included in the bill |
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ElectricityIn Korea, 220 volt outlets are most common. Some hotels provide 110 volt outlets for shavers. Please check the power supply before use. |
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Telephone CallsA local call costs 70 for three minutes. For international calls, first dial the international dialing code (001,002 or 008), then the country code, followed by the area code, and then the phone number. You can rent a cell phone at the airport. |
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InsuranceThe Organizing Committee will take no liability for personal injuries sustained by, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during of as a result of the congress, It is, therefore, advised that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance. |
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Time DifferenceWhen Indicating Korea Time: Present Time (GMT+9) / No daylight savings time.
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Useful Websites- Korea Tourism Organization: http://www.visitkorea.or.kr- Gateway to Korea: http://www.korea.net - Seoul Tourism Organization: http://www.miceseoul.com - Seoul Metropolitan Government: http://www.visitseoul.net - Korea Immigration Service: http://www.immigration.go.kr - Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: http://www.mofat.go.kr - Incheon International Airport: http://www.airport.kr |
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