Seoul experiences four distinct seasons. The autumn is considered particularly beautiful, when the high Korean sky is a crisp blue and the fresh wind rinses the heat from the late Summer day. It is recommended to bring a thin coat when you are out until night as the temperature is fluctuating a lot early in September. The average temperature during the meeting days will be around 21°C.
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The Korean currency is Won. Coin denominations are 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000won. Notes are 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000 won. Foreign bank notes and traveler's checks can be converted into Korean won at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money changers. You may be requested to show your passport.
International credit cards such as Visa, Master, American Express, Diners Club and JCB are widely accepted at major hotels, department stores and restaurants in large cities. The exchange rate of JPY100 to Korean won is about KRW 1,306 as of November, 2009.

Hangeul, Korea’s official language, was first invented by King Sejong during the mid-15th century. Korea’s Hangeul is composed of 10 simple vowels and 14 consonants. Its vocabulary is formed by the selective combination of vowels and consonants to create words. It is widely acclaimed by linguists as an ingenious invention.

The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for medical expenses, accidents, or losses or unexpected damage to property belonging to symposium participants, either during or as a result of the symposium or during all tours and events. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance for health and accidents, lost luggage, and trip cancellations.

Emergency call numbers are 112 for police and 119 for fire/rescue and hospital services (though spoken in Korean). A hotel front desk or hotel manager can arrange for a doctor or an ambulance. If you need a doctor on the street, ask a policeman or passerby for assistance. Police boxes can be found on every major street. In addition, International SOS Korea (02-3140-1700) provides 24-hour emergency service for foreigners, acting as a link between patients and Korean hospitals for a charge. BBB offers translation service by volunteers using cellular phones, to reduce language difficulties that foreign tourists might experience during their visits to Korea. For more information about BBB, please visit http://www.bbbkorea.org/