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Entrance

During the scheduled check-in hours (see below), registered participants should check in at the Sheraton Incheon Hotel.

Official check-in will take place at the following times:

Visa

Please be advised that it is the responsibility of participants to obtain a visa to enter the Republic of Korea if applicable. Please consult the respective Republic of Korea Consulate regarding visa application deadlines and documentation required. Additional information may be found at: http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10.

Passes and Procedures

On the first day of the conference, we suggest that you arrive well in advance to complete check in during 9:30am-10:00am. All registered participants are expected to bring a valid photo ID (Passport or other official ID) to check-in for the conference. Each person will be issued with a conference badge at the registration desk.

Wireless Internet Access

Conference participants will have access to the Sheraton Hotel wireless network. To access the Guest Wi-Fi service, simply select the "guest" Wi-Fi service from the list of possible services, and enter the password provided at the registration desk.

Last Updated: May 29, 2015

Welcome to Songdo/Seoul, Korea for “Korea Week 2015 – Retrospect and Prospect”.

The conference will take place from June 1~2, at the Sheraton Hotel in Songdo, Incheon City. A Public Engagement Day on June 3 will be held at the Seoul Museum of History. Side events are planned during June 4~5 at various venues in Seoul.

This document is designed to present general information on logistics. Please also consult the event website:  https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2015/03/20/korea-week-2015-june-1-5-2015

CONFERENCE (Songdo, June 1-2, 2015)

Sheraton Incheon Hotel

3^rd Floor & 4^th Floor

153 Convensia-Road, Yeonsu-Gu, Incheon, 406-840, South Korea

Phone: +82-32-835-1000

Fax: +82-32-835-1001

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=3342&language=en_US

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT DAY (Seoul, June 3, 2015)

Seoul Museum of History

Main Lecture Hall

55 Saemunan-ro (sinmunno 2-ga), Jonggno-gu, Seoul 110-062, South Korea

Phone: +82-2-724-0274

https://eng.museum.seoul.kr/index.jsp

SIDE EVENTS (Four events) (June 4-5, 2015)

1.    International Tax Conference for Development and Growth, WB-Korea Development Forum (Seoul, June 4-5)

*Open to all Korea Week participants based on advanced registration. Please contact Boe Ine Lee (blee7@worldbank.org).

The Westin Chosun Seoul

106 Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-070, South Korea

Phone: +82-2-771-0500

Fax: +82-2-752-1443

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1064

2.    World Bank Group 2^nd Annual Korea Green Innovation Days – Leveraging Green Growth for Climate Change Action (Seoul, June 4-5)

*Open to all Korea Week participants based on advanced registration. Please contact kggp@worldbank.org to RSVP. The dinner on June 4^th is by invitation only.

Millennium Seoul Hilton

Grand Ballroom

50, Sowol-Ro, Jung-Gu, Seoul, 100-802, South Korea

Phone: +82-2-753-7788

FAX: +82-2-754-2510

https://www3.hilton.com/en/hotels/south-korea/millennium-seoul-hilton-SELHITW/index.html

3.    New Perspectives on Economic Transitions (Seoul, June 4, half day morning)

*Open to all Korea Week participants based on advanced registration, although seating is limited. Please contact ktf@worldbank.org to RSVP. 

Korea Export Import Bank

Conference room, 5^th Floor

38 Eunhaeng-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

4.    Governance of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE): State Oversight and Performance Monitoring in East and South Asia (Seoul, June 4-5)

*Open to all Korea Week participants based on advanced registration, although seating is limited. Please contact smin@worldbank.org to RSVP. 

Lotte Hotel Seoul

30 Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-070, South Korea

Phone: +82-2-771-1000

https://www.lottehotel.com/seoul/en/

Detailed visa information is available at the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Republic of Korea:

https://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp

Note

1) Visa application should be sent to Korean Embassies or consulates abroad.

2) Visa applicants are required to submit passport, completed application forms, a recent passport-size color photograph, and other relevant documents. Type of visa may be determined by their status of stay.

Participants must make their own hotel reservations. We urge participants to make reservations as soon as possible since local hotels fill up quickly.

World Bank Group Korea Office offers you special rates as shown on the hotel list below, to help provide affordable accommodation options during this Korea Week. In order to make advantage of these preferential rates, please complete your booking as soon as possible. Please note that the hotel will request a credit card to confirm your reservation. Room rates are in KRW (1 USD≒1094 KRW) and do not include taxes. When reserving room, please inform the hotel that you are a World Bank Group guest.

A. Sheraton Incheon Hotel

153 Convensia-road, Incheon

Contact: +82 32 835 1117

• Hi-Speed Internet (20000 KRW), Wi-Fi (20000 KRW)

• World Bank Group rate: 180,000 KRW

https://www.sheratonincheon.com/

B. Oakwood Premier Incheon

165 Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon

Contact: +82 32 726 2000

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi

• World Bank Group rate: 160,000 KRW

https://www.oakwoodasia.com/korea/oakwood-incheon.php

C. Holiday Inn Songdo

251 Incheon Tower-Daero, Yeonsu-Gu, Incheon

Contact: +82 32 835 1117

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi

• World Bank Group rate: 120,000 KRW

• Breakfast discounted to 24,200 KRW / Free shuttle bus to Sheraton twice a day 

https://www.holidayinnsongdo.com/main/intro/main.html

D. The Plaza

119 Sogong-ro, Seoul

Contact: +82 2 711 2200

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi

• World Bank Group rate: 190,000 KRW

https://www.hoteltheplaza.com/eng/index.jsp

E. Lotte Hotel Seoul, Downtown

30 Euljiro Jung-gu Seoul

Contact: +82 2 771 1000

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi

• World Bank Group rate: 210,000 KRW

https://www.lottehotel.com/seoul/en/Default.asp

F. The Westin Chosun, Seoul

87, Sokong-dong Seoul

Contact: +82 2 771 0500

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi

• World Bank Group rate: 250,000 KRW

https://twc.echosunhotel.com/seoul.action

G. Grand Hyatt Seoul

322, Sowol-ro Seoul

Contact: +82 2 797 1234

• Free Hi-Speed Internet, Free Parking, Free Wifi

• World Bank Group rate: 225,000 KRW

https://seoul.grand.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html

Please note that accommodations (D~G) are in Seoul. Distance from Seoul to Songdo is about 35.8km (22miles)

How to get to Songdo from Incheon Airport?

1.         Take Limousine #6707B at Incheon Airport bus station 11A.

2.         It arrives at Sheraton Incheon Hotel within 45 minute.

3.         By Taxi, it takes about 25-30 minute.

How to get to Seoul from Incheon Airport?

1.         Take Limousine #6701 at Incheon Airport bus station 12B.

2.         It arrives at Seoul City Hall within an hour and a half.

3.         By Taxi, it takes about 1 hour.

World Bank Group Korea Office

37F. POSCO E&C Tower 2, 241, Incheon tower-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Korea

T. 82-32-713-7000 / F. 82-32-713-7040

Office Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm

Time Difference

Korean Time is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+9).

Weather

Korea is renowned for its four distinct seasons. Spring starts from March. At the time of the World Bank Korea- Korea Meeting, the average temperature will range from 10°C to 20°C, so a light jacket will be needed.

Currency

The unit of the Korean currency is the Korean Won (KRW). Foreign bank notes and traveler’s checks can be converted into the Korean Won at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money exchange outlets. The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations. As of April 2015, US$ 1 is approximately KRW 1,094.

Electricity

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts. The outlet is the same type used in continental Europe and many other countries.

Tipping

Tipping is not a general Korean custom. A 10% charge is added to your bill automatically at all hotels. Therefore, tipping is not expected

Mobile Phone Rental

You may rent a mobile phone at Incheon International Airport. Users can rent a handset, and pay rental and call charges upon returning the phone. Applicants are required to provide identification, a credit card and sign a service contract (available at the booth). For more information, please visit the website of each service provider.

- Olleh KT: https://roaming.kt.com

- SK Telecom: https://www.skroaming.com/

- LG U PLUS: https://lguroaming.uplus.co.kr/

Emergency Phone Numbers

112: Police

119: Emergencies for Fire, Rescue & Hospital Services

Visiting Korea

For information regarding tourist attractions and restaurants in Seoul, please visit: https://english.seoul.go.kr or https://www.korea.net. For information about Songdo, please visit: https://english.visitincheon.org/.

For more inquiries on general logistics, please contact: Min Jae Kang (mjkang@worldbank.org)

Last Updated: May 08, 2015

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Korea Week 2015 - June 1-5, 2015

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