Congress Venue
COEX
World Trade Center
Samseong-Dong
Gangnam-gu
Seoul
135-731
Republic of Korea
www.coex.co.kr
LANGUAGE
English is the official language of the congress.
CLOTHING
During the entire meeting, attire will be informal.
CLIMATE
The weather in Seoul in April is generally mild with average temperatures of 12.7-14.1ºC.
CURRENCY
The won is the national currency of the Republic of Korea (W) is the official national currency. All major credit cards are accepted in major cities.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
South Korea's premier air facility, Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) is around 52 km / 32 miles west from Seoul city centre. Incheon Airport offers travelers plenty of choice when it comes to transport, including ferry services, a modern rail network (KTX trains) and buses. The airport buses link central Seoul and nearby Gimpo Airport.. Buses at Seoul's Incheon Airport also travel further afield, linking the provinces of Chungcheong, Gangwon, Gyeonggi and Gyeongsang, as well as the neighbouring city of Incheon, stopping at locations such as the Hyundai Shopping Mall and the Munkak Stadium.
Traveling from the airport
- 1. If you want to go to the COEX Intercontinental Hotel, take the KAL Limousine bus at Bus Stop #4B. Ask the guide to help you find the bus to COEX Intercontinental Hotel. The service runs twice an hour. http://www.kallimousine.com/eng/schedule_en.asp
You will be able to find other lines of KAL limousine bus that takes you to other hotels too.
- If you want to go to the City Airport Terminal (which is within the COEX block), you may take #6103 bus at Bus Stop #4A, 10B. This bus has more frequent service (15-20 minutes). However, you need to walk to the hotel for 5 minutes.
http://www.airport.kr/airport/traffic/bus/busList.iia?flag=E
CME CREDITS
As in our previous congresses, an application will be made to the (EACCME) European Accreditation Council For Continuing Medical Education Institution of The European Union Of Medical Specialists (UEMS). Further details will be made available on the congress website.
VISAS
Most Europeans do not require an entry visa for the Republic of Korea. Please consult the Republic of Korea Embassy or Consulate nearest to you for specific details relating to visas.
LETTER OF INVITATION
Participants requiring a formal letter of invitation, to enable them to make their arrangements, should contact the Secretariat. It is understood that such an invitation is intended to help delegates to raise funds or to obtain a visa and does not imply a commitment from the congress organisers to provide any financial support or scheduling of presentations.
LIABILITY
The congress secretariat and organisers cannot accept liability for personal accidents or loss of or damage to private property of participants and accompanying persons. Participants are advised to take out their own personal travel and health insurance for their trip.
CONGRESS ORGANISERS AND SECRETARIAT
Please do not hesitate to contact the organisers if you require any additional information or assistance:
Kenes International
1-3, Rue de Chantepoulet,
P.O. Box 1726
CH-1211 Geneva 1
Switzerland
Tel: +41 22 908 0488
Fax: +41 22 906 9140
E-mail: mdpd2013@kenes.com