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¡¡About
Korea |
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Korea is
beautiful mountainous peninsula stretching
south from Northeast Asia. During their 5,000-year
history, the Koreans have created an outstanding
culture, and their uniqueness resonates throughout
the land.
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Experience
Traditional Arts and Folk Culture |
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The elegance and aesthetic
beauty of traditional arts, and the lively
folk performances will remain in your heart
for a lifetime.
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World-Recognized
'Hallyu' and a Variety of Enjoyments |
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People from all over
the world appreciate Korean movies and
television dramas.
A trip to a filming location, combined
with great scenic vistas, is just the beginning.
From performances and casinos to theme
parks, you can expect a trip that will
unfold like the drama itself.
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Traditional
Flavors and Nutrition will take your taste
buds by surprise |
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From bulgogi to bibmbap
and kimchi, come and enjoy a variety of
Korean cuisines. Using fresh and healthy
ingredients, such as garlic, onion, and
peppers as basic seasonings, Korea amazes
the world with cuisines, which are flavorful
and highly nutritious.
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During
the conference, it is late Summer. The weather
makes for a little hot days and warm evenings.
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The
unit of Korean currency is the Won (indicated
as £Ü). Coin denominations are £Ü10, £Ü50, £Ü100,
£Ü500. Banknotes are £Ü1,000, £Ü5,000 and £Ü10,000.
Foreign banknotes and traveler¡¯s checks can
be converted into Korean Won at foreign exchange
banks and other authorized money changers.
The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations. |
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Foreign
Exchange Rates on 2 March 2008 |
1 US Dollar |
1
Euro |
1
Pound |
100 Yen |
940 Won |
1,430
Won |
1,870
Won |
900 Won |
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Most restaurants,
hotels and shops accept credit cards. You may
not be able use credit cards at small businesses
and in rural areas. You may also want to check
whether your credit card is accepted or not by
looking at door signs. Visa and Master are most
common ones you can find. |
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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 the bill. |
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Duty
Free shop: Incheon Airport Duty Free, Hotel
Shilla Duty Free, Lotte Duty Free, SKM Duty
Free Sheraton Wakerhill Hotel Duty Free, Dongwha
Duty Free, Paradise Duty Free
Required Documents: Passport, Airplane Ticket
Payment: Korean Won, US Dollar, Japanese Yen,
Credit Cards, Traveler Cheques
Any product with this "Tax Free Shopping" mark
indicates that you will get a refund on VAT.
In order to receive the refund you must depart
Korea within 3 months of purchase. |
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| ¡¡Banking
and Business Hours |
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Business
hours for banks are generally from 09:30 to
16:30 on weekdays only. Banks are closed on
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. ATM¡¯s
are widely available. Department stores are
open from 10:30 to 20:00, and shops usually
have extended hours from 09:00 to late in the
evening. |
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In Korea, 220 volt
outlets are most common. Always check the power
supply before using equipment. |
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Police
112 / Fire Department 119 / Medical Emergencies
1339
In the case of an emergency, a hotel front desk
or manager can arrange for a doctor or an ambulance.
If medical attention is necessary on the street,
ask a policeman or passer-by for assistance.
Koreans generally respond quickly to emergency
situations. Police boxes can be found on every
major street, and most public telephones have
a red emergency button that can be activated
to contact emergency help. In addition, International
SOS Korea (Tel 02-790-7561) provides a 24-hour
emergency service for visitors for free, acting
as a link between the patient and the Korean
hospitals. |
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