Seoul, Korea

Seoul is the capital of Korea with over 600 years of history. It is the heart of Korea’s culture and education as well as politics and economics. Among ever-expanding business districts packed with high-rise buildings, rich cultural heritages and historical establishments such as ancient palaces are scattered. Seoul is always bustling with exciting events and enriching cultural facilities. Colorful performances and reenactments of traditional activities are held continuously. The city offers fabulous places to visit, including numerous museums and galleries, along with beautiful natural sights, modern attractions, unique historical places, various traditional cuisines, world-class airports and hotels. Undoubtedly, Seoul is one of the world’s most charming and attractive cities. For more information, please visit http://english.tour2korea.com and http://english.seoul.go.kr.





Climate

Korea's climate is regarded as a continental climate from a temperate standpoint and a monsoonal climate from a precipitation standpoint. The climate is characterized by four distinct seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. October, The Conference period, is the middle of autumn. The average daytime temperature in Seoul during the conference period will be around 16-19℃, which will be pleasant and comfortable. We recommend visitors to bring a set of warm clothes for the evening.


Currency & Currency Exchange

The unit of Korean currency is the won(). Korean monetary units are 10, 50, 100, and 500 coins, and 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 notes. For higher denominations, negotiable cashier’s checks are used. Major currencies and traveler’s checks can be exchanged into Korean won at the airport, hotels, and at all Korean banks. Credit cards, e.g. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club, are all widely accepted. The exchange rate is approximately KRW 980 to the USD 1 as of April, 2008.


Business Hours

Government offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Most private businesses open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. but some open until late evening. Bank hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on Saturday, Sunday and their respective national holidays


Electricity

Standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.


Insurance and Liability

The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for medical expenses, accidents, or losses or unexpected damage to property belonging to symposium delegates, either during or as a result of the symposium or during all tours and events. Delegates are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance for health and accidents, lost luggage, and trip cancellations.


Time Difference

Korea is +9 hours in relation to GMT(Greenwich Mean Time).


Visa Information

Foreigners wishing to enter the Republic of Korea to attend ICOM/CAMOC 2008 SEOUL 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


Letter of Invitation

The secretariat will send official invitation letters upon request. Such an invitation is intended to help potential attendees raise funds or obtain visas. It is not a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial support. If you need an individual invitation, please contact the secretariat at secretariat@camoc2008seoul.org


Attractive Performances Offered to ICOM/CAMOC 2008 SEOUL Participants!

Please have a reservation at least one week before the due date if you want to watch the show.
Direct call is available.

JUMP
JUMP - Key Talent of Show

The musical JUMP is a non–verbal performance that is based on the traditional movements of taekwondo, a Korean form of martial arts. The performance has been receiving great reviews and earned the top box office award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2005.
Its popularity was also reflected in its tickets sales: In February, tickets for JUMP were sold out almost everyday at the Peacock Theater (1,000 seats). The musical will show advance martial art movements from taekwondo, acrobatic movements, and taekkyeon (Korean traditional martial art) along with non-verbal music in a harmonious way.
Story: This musical tells about an eccentric family who brags about their amazing martial art skills. The story begins with a man who’s in love with the daughter of this family and visits their home in which the lady’s grandfather, father, mother and uncle, all live together and are all masters of martial arts. Since her grandfather loves to practice martial arts with all the family members every day, the man has no choice but to join them.
However, contrary to his weak appearance, he discovers that he is actually good at martial arts and the daughter begins to fall in love with him. One day, two thieves break into their house, but there is nothing for them to steal. All they could do is just run away before they get caught.

  • Official Website: https://www.hijump.co.kr/index_eng.asp
  • Ticketing Information: Mon:20:00 /Tue-Fri: 16:00, 20:00 /Sat: 13:00, 16:00, 20:00 / Sun: 15:00, 18:00
  • Ticket Price: R \ KRW 50,000 S \ KRW 40,000
  • Contact No: 82-2-722-3995
  • Location: Go out of Exit No.4 of Jongak Subway Station (Line No.1)
    Go out of Exit No.15 of Jongro 3-ga Subway Station (Line No.1)



The Ballerina Who Fell in Love with a B-BOY
One of Its Kind! No Other Performance Can Best This One!
A Nonverbal Performance “The Ballerina Who Loves B-Boy”

The term B-boy is commonly referred to a break dancer who dances to the rhythm when the DJ pauses the disk. B-boy and rap music best represent the hip-hop culture in America. The headspin, a well-known dance technique, is a major breakdancing skill that involves spinning one’s head on the floor. The show 'The Ballerina who Fell in Love with a B-boy' features the best breakdancing routines in the world, performed by Korea's top break dancers. The show has no dialogue, relying only on dance, music, and an onstage dance battle, a performance that anyone could understand and enjoy.

  • Official Website: http://sjbboys.com/neweng.html
  • Ticketing Information: Tue-Fri: 20:00 /Sat: 17:00, 20:00 / Sun: 15:00, 18:00
  • Ticket Price: R- KRW 50,000
  • Contact No: 82-2-323-5233 / E-mail: comi66@paran.com
  • Location: Go out of Exit No.5 of Hongik University Subway Station(Line No.2)
    - Walk straight toward the front gate of Hongik University
    - Turn left in front of Hongik University and walk straight 150 meters
    - Find B-Boy Theater located on the first basement of Samjinpharm Building

Cookin’ NANTA Performance

Cookin’s NANTA is a wild and hilarious percussion performance which has won international awards and acclaim. Cookin’s is performed using kitchen utensils, pots, pans, garbage cans, broomsticks, chopsticks, and some especially exciting vegetable chopping on wooden blocks with sharp kitchen knives.
A powerful performance where everyone can blow out their boring and stressful daily life within the fever of ecstasy!

  • Official Website: http://nanta.i-pmc.co.kr/en/index.asp
  • Ticketing Information: Mon - Sat 14:00, 17:00, 20:00 / Sun & Holiday - 15:00, 18:00
  • Ticket Price: VIP seat KRW 60,000 / S seat KRW 50,000
  • Contact No: 82-2-739-8288
  • Location: Subway
    1) Line 5 (#532) Seodaemun Station Exit #5
    - Walk 150 meters toward Kyung Hyang Daily Newspaper Building
    - Cross the road and turn right, go 20 meters forward until you reach Cinema JeongDong building.
    2) Line 1 / Line 2(#201) City Hall Station Exit #1or #12
    - Walk about 350 meters following the stone wall of Duksu Palacetoward Chong Dong Theatre.
    - Pass the Chong Dong Theatre and go straight up for 50 meters.