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
3rd Floor & 4th 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![korea_60_office.jpg (405×311)](https://www.worldbank.org/content/dam/Worldbank/Highlights%20&%20Features/EAP/Korea/korea_60_office.jpg)
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
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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
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2. World Bank Group 2nd 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 4th 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
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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, 5th 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/
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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.
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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
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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
Hotels in Seoul/ Itaewon area
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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