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VISA |
Foreigners wishing to enter the Republic of Korea to attend BEMS 2010 should possess valid passports and valid entry visas, if required. Visitors for sightseeing or transit with confirmed outbound tickets may stay in Korea up to 30 days without visas, except those from certain countries. Any visitor from a country that has no diplomatic relations or no special visa exemption with Korea should obtain an entry visa before coming to Korea. If you are uncertain as to the requirements for entry visas to the Republic of Korea, please contact the Korean Embassy or the consulate nearest to you as soon as possible. For more information,
please visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade at
http://www.mofat.go.kr/english/visa/apply/index.jsp
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Useful Information |
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The climate in Seoul in June ranges approximately between 18 - 22¡É degrees. |
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Currency
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The unit of Korean the currency is the Won (£Ü). Coin denominations are £Ü10, £Ü50, £Ü100 and £Ü500. Banknotes are £Ü1,000, £Ü5,000, £Ü10,000, and £Ü50,000. The exchange rate is approximately USD1 to KRW 1181 as of November 2009.
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Emergency Numbers
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Dial 119 for the fire department and medical assistance, and 112 for the police. |
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Electricity
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In 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 Calls
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A local call costs £Ü70 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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Insurance
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The Organizing Committee will take no liability for personal injuries sustained by, or for loss or damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or 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 Difference
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Korean time is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+9). |
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