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*How to get to the convention center from the Incheon Internation Airport (ICN)  
*How to get to the convention center from the Incheon Internation Airport (ICN): [[File:travel.pdf]]





Revision as of 08:40, 18 March 2019

Conference Venue: Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

Daejeon Convention Center
Daejeon Convention Center


  • How to get to the convention center from the Incheon Internation Airport (ICN): File:Travel.pdf


Daejeon(대전, 大田, formerly Taejon)

Daejeon is the 5th largest city in South Korea, with a population of approximately 1.5 million. It is located in the centre of Korea and is at the crossroads of national rails and road transport routes, the Gyeongbu railway, Honam railway, Gyeongbu Expressway, and Honam Expressway. Daejeon hosted Taejeon Expo '93, during which 108 countries participated and 14 million visitors attended.


Daejeon


Climate


Daejeon has a monsoon-influenced, 4 season climate that lies within the transition between the humid continental and humid subtropical climatic regimes (Koppen Dwa/Cwa respectively). Monthly mean temperatures range from −1.9 °C (28.6 °F) in January to 25.5 °C (77.9 °F) in August.


Daejeon Climate


Currency and Credit Cards

The unit of Korean currency is Won (KRW). Coin denominations are 10 won, 50 won, 100 won and 500 won. Bank notes are 1,000 won, 5,000 won, 10,000 won and 50,000 won (see the figures below).

The exchange rate is subject to market fluctuations. One U.S dollar was equivalent to about 1,120 won as of February 2019. Major credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Diner’s Club, Master Card and JCB, are accepted at major hotels, department stores, and restaurants.


Korean Bills


Using Electric Appliances in Korea

The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts AC, 60 Hz with a round two-pin plug (same as in Germany or France). Always check the power supply before using your equipment.


Power plug in Korea


Accomodations