Korean weather shows distinct seasonal changes. The climate of Korea is relatively dry climate affected by seasonal wind. Gwangju temperature is expected to range 7℃ to 20℃ in fall season during the conference. It will be nice and cool at this the continental high atmospheric pressure.
We recommend bringing light jacket for late night and early morning.

Eating out is one of the great pleasures of visiting Korea, a country famous for its many native dishes. Korean cuisine will provide unique tastes for visitors. There is also a wide variety of American, Continental, Chinese and Japanese restaurants. Korean food is nutritious, well balanced and low in calories as it involves a wide variety of vegetables. Seasonings include garlic, red pepper, scallion, soy sauce, fermented bean paste, ginger and sesame oil.

Credit cards, including VISA, American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and JCB, are accepted at major hotels, department stores, restaurants, and retail outlets.

Government office hours are usually from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays. Banks are open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Major department stores are open from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. including Sundays.

Tipping is not a regular practice in Korea. Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive.

All visitors to the Republic of Korea must have a valid passport and visa. Visitors with roundtrip tickets from countries who have a special agreement with Korea may be exempt from the visa requirement, and can stay in Korea Visa-free for periods up to thirty days, or ninety days, depending on the type of agreement between the two countries. For more information, please contact the local Korean consulate or embassy in your country, or refer to the website www.korea.net or www.moj.go.kr.

Nationals of countries which have the visa exemption agreement with Korea and of countries designated by the government can enter Korea without a visa on the condition that they do not engage in remunerative activities during their stay.


Nationals of the following countries are permitted to enter without a visa according to the principles of reciprocity or priority of national interests up to 30 days. ※ With the exception of Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Slovenia

Participants are advised to take out adequate travel and health insurance before leaving their respective countries. The Organizing Committee has no insurance coverage for the participants and will not be responsible for any accident that may occur during the Conference.

Korea uses both the 110 and 220-volt systems, although the use of the 220-volt system is more widespread. Because most new hotels have 220-volt wiring installed, it is advised to check beforehand. Most recently built houses are wired with 220-volt systems.

In relation to Greenwich Mean Time, Korea is + 9 hours.