Venue Information Venue: TTA (Telecommunications Technology Association)
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GENERAL INFORMATION Venue Information Venue: TTA (Telecommunications Technology Association) Address: 47, Bundang-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongmam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 463-824, Korea. Home page: http://www.tta.or.kr/English/ Transfers from Airport #1 (Using Airport Bus) TTA is located in the downtown area and the center of Seongnam-City, approximately one hour from Airport. Please refer following website for airport transportation information. Incheon Airport (http://www.airport.kr/airport/traffic/bus/busList.iia?flag=E&fake=1306823313914) In order to ensure smooth access from Incheon International Airport to TTA, we are pleased to provide some practical information. 1. Arrival at Incheon International Airport When you’re arrived at the airport, please pick up some useful information, e.g., City Maps, Tourist Information booklet at Information Center located inside of the airport building, please see the right picture. 2. At near to Exit Number #8, you can buy the Ticket for Airport Limousine Bus from the Airport to Bundang (or Seohyeon Station), the fare is 12,000 Won. Please also see the right picture. ※ Please Note that TAXI (from the Airport to TTA or downtown) is not recommended due to high cost. (over 70,000Won for Normal Taxi /120,000Won for Deluxe Taxi) 3. If you are sure to get the Ticket, then you can move to Airport Limousine BUS STOP #8A with getting out the Airport building through the Exit Number #7. 4. As soon as you’re getting out from the Airport Building, you can find the bus to Bundang (bus number is 5400) at the Bus Stop #8A. The interval of the Bus is about 20-40 minutes. (more detailed information can be found at http://www.airport.kr/airport/traffic/bus/busList.iia?flag=E) ※ Please don’t be puzzled by the way of referring Bundang. Just focus on the way of pronunciation: Bundang, Boondang and Bun- Dang can be used together. 5. When you’re in time, you’ll get right Airport Limousine Bus to Bundang (or Seohyeon Station). Please check the picture on your right. From the Airport to Bundang will takes about an 80 mins. Please remember the name of bus stop, Seohyeon Station. It is the first stop right after departure from the Airport. ※ If you come to Korea through Gimpo airport, you also can take Airport Bus (# 5200) from Gimpo airport to Bundang (Seohyeon Station), the fare is 6,000Won. Please remember the name of bus stop, Seohyeon Station. Seohyeon Station is the first stop after departure from the Gimpo Airport. Transfers from Airport #2 (Using Subway) Using Seoul Metro you can get to any places in Seoul. Seoul Metro is inexpensive and usually pleasant but can be crowded in a certain time period. You can choose subway from Inchon Airport to TTA in case you are not with too much heavy luggage. You can collect useful information on Seoul Metro from the following link. (http://www.smrt.co.kr/main/publish/view.jsp?menuID=002001001). 1. At “Incheon International Airport station” - Take “Airport Railroad Line” - Stop at “Hongik Univ. Station” (8 stops, 49 mins) 2. At “Hongik Univ Station” - Change GreenLine (Line2) (The next station is “Sinchon Station”) - Stop at “Wangsimni Station” (12 stops, 22mins) 3. At “Wangsimni Station” - Change Bundang Line (The next station is “Seoulforest Station”) - Stop at “Seohyeon Station” (18 stops, 42mins) Hotels Four hotels are recommended by the host organization. - Hotel rooms will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis, thus early reservation is recommended. - For the reservation contact to directly the Hotels. Hotel Room Fare Homepage Breakfast Standard Room ₩ 130,000 SR Hotel included www.srhotel.co.kr Business/Deluxe (1 person) ₩ Room 140,000 Breakfast Standard Double ₩ 130,000 Mate www.matehotel- included Hotel bundang.co.kr (1 person) Deluxe Double ₩ 130,000 Standard Double ₩ 140,000 Gallery Breakfast www.galleryhotel.co.kr Hotel not included Deluxe Double ₩ 150,000 Hotel Business Room ₩ 80,000 X www.hotelnoblesse.com Noblesse Deluxe Room ₩ 90,000 * VAT is not included. (10%) * 1 US Dollar ≈ 1035 KRW (Aug. 2014.) * Hotel booking is opened until 20 Oct. 2014. Travel Information Visa Foreign nationals entering the Republic of Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa. However, many are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time under certain conditions following the "Citizens of the Countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement” (http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_1.jsp)”. See also http://www.mofa.go.kr/ENG/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10. A tourist visa is acceptable for attending the Rapporteur meeting. A business visa is not required, as attending a Rapporteur meeting is not classified as a “commercial purpose” by Immigration in South Korea. If your visit to Korea includes other business activities, you may wish to consult with the South Korean Consulate in your country on specific requirements. Currency & Exchange The Korean currency unit is the WON (indicated ₩). Bank notes are ₩50,000, ₩10,000, ₩5,000, ₩1,000 bills and coin denominations are ₩500, ₩100, ₩50, ₩10. One US dollar is about ₩1,035 as of Aug. 2014. Money can be exchanged at Incheon International Airport, banks, and hotels. (http://www.keb.co.kr/IBS/english/fx/rate/average/index.jsp). Electricity The standard supply is 220 volts with AC/60 Hz. The two following outlets are compatible with those available in Korea. a) It is popularly known as the europlug which is described in CEE 7/16 b) This plug is similar to the above except that it is round and has the addition of two grounding clips on the side of the plug Emergencies Police 112 Fire Department 119 Medical Emergencies 1339 Wireless Internet The meeting rooms are equipped with the wireless internet. .