Venue
IEEE ISPLC 2008 will be held
on April 2 - 4, 2008 at
Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel,
Jeju Island, Korea |
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Language
The official language of
the conference is English |
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| About
Korea |
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Korea,
the Land of Morning
Calm, is a truly remarkable
place. There are so
many things to see
and do in Korea that
you are sure to find
attractions of interest.
Korea¡¯s rugged mountainous
terrain and hundreds
of miles of coastline
provide unlimited
scenic beauty and
opportunities for
outdoor activities
year-round. But scenic
wonders are not Korea¡¯s
only attractions.
Evidence of Korea¡¯s
unique 5,000-year-old
history and culture
is everywhere. Every
city and village has
its share of traditional
festivals that preserve
the old ways of life,
but have been updated
to accommodate foreign
visitors. And Korea¡¯s
unique cuisine has
flavors sure to please
every palate.
¡ß For more information
about Korea: http://www.tour2korea.com |
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| About
Jeju Island |
| Jeju
Island is the largest
island in Korea and
is located in the
Pacific Ocean just
off the south-western
tip of the Korean
peninsula. Jeju Island
is a volcanic island
with a mountainous
terrain, a dramatic
rugged coastline and
spectacular watershed
courses. The Island
has a unique culture
as well as natural
beauty. It is a living
folk village, with
approximately 5.4
hundred thousand people.
As a result of its
isolated location
and romantic tropical
image, Jeju Island
has become a favorite
retreat with honeymooners
and tourists. The
tour programs of the
conference will also
provide participants
with the opportunity
to feel and enjoy
some of the island¡¯s
fascinating attractions. |
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For more information
about Jeju Island:
http://welcome.jeju.go.kr
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Visa
Most foreigners who want
to visit Korea just for
a short-term tour or transit
are permitted to enter Korea
with no visa according to
the principles of reciprocity
or priority of national
interest with a tourist/transit
visa status (B-2, 30 days).
¡ß For further information
about visa rules: http://www.mofat.go.kr/me/me_a006/me_b026/me06_02.jsp
¡ß Letter
of Invitation (for application
of Visa for admission
into Korea)
Participants requiring
an official Letter of
Invitation in order to
obtain a visa and authorization
to attend ISPLC 2008 should
contact the Secretariat
before January 10, 2008.
This letter is NOT a commitment
on the part of ISPLC 2008
organizers to provide
financial assistance to
any participant or accompanying
persons. Expenses incurred
are the sole responsibility
of the participant. |
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Currency
Exchange
Korea's currency unit is
the won; there are 1,000-,
5,000- and 10,000-won bills,
and 10-, 50-, 100- and 500-
won coins. Banks are generally
open 09:30-16:30 Monday
to Friday, and automated
teller machines are in operation
24 hours a day. Larger stores,
hotels and restaurants in
Korea will accept major
international credit cards.
However, it is advisable
to carry some cash, since
many smaller establishments
and stores are unlikely
to accept any credit cards. |
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Tax
& Tipping
Tipping is not customized
in Korea, but it is appropriate
for the excellent service.
In major tourist hotels,
10% VAT and 10% service
charge are added to the
bills for rooms, meals and
other services |
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Climate
Jeju Island has a mild oceanic
climate throughout the year
with the smallest annual
temperature range in the
country. It has four distinctive
seasons and the average
temperature in April is
16¨¬C (60.8¨¬F) |
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Electricity
Korea uses 110 and 220 volts,
60 cycles system but the
standard voltage is 220
volts. Regarding the shape
of outlet, Korea use 'Round
pin attachment plug' type.
Please check up your plug
and prepare the adapter,
if necessary |
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Time
Difference
Korean time is +9 hours
in relation to Greenwich
Mean Time. |
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1330
Korea travel Phone
For English assistance or
travel information, dial
1330 for a bilingual operator
who will provide detailed
tourism information |
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Telephone
Calls
To make an international
call, first dial the international
dialing code (001, 002 or
008), then the country code
and area code, and finally
the individual number. Cell
phones can be rented at
the airport. |
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