87th ISO TC 184/SC 4 Meeting
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, located at the heart of the Korean Peninsula, and is a modern and dynamic city.
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Seoul Weather in May: A Beautiful Spring Season
May in Seoul marks the transition from spring to early summer. The weather is delightful, making it one of the best times to visit the South Korean capital.
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Temperature: In early to mid-May, the average daytime temperature in Seoul ranges from around 20°C to 25°C, providing a pleasant and mild climate. Evenings might get a bit cooler, so it's advisable to bring a light jacket.
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Outdoor Activities: May is the perfect month to explore outdoor activities. Seoul's parks, such as Han River parks and Seoul Forest, are teeming with visitors enjoying picnics, biking, and hiking. You can revel in the vibrant greenery and blooming flowers.
For your flight
A. Incheon International Airport(ICN)
As Northeast Asia's hub, Incheon International Airpot is located 1 hour-dirve from Seoul. Named as the world's best airport in airport service for the 12th consecutive year, it is accommodating to 84 airlines across the world and an estimated 390,000 flights are made a year.
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Website : www.airport.kr
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Address : 272, Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (2850 Unseo-dong)
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Distance from Seoul : 52km(32 miles), approximately 1 hour
B. Gimpo International Airport(GMP)
Domestic flights + some international flight
Located 30 minute-drive from central Seoul, Gimpo International Airport is Korea's second largest international airport after Incheon International Airport
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Website : www.airport.co.kr/gimpo/main.do
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Address : 112, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
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Distance from Seoul : located within Seoul(30 minutes from downtown)
Access to venue
(Airport ▶ The-K Hotel Seoul)
A. From Incheon International Airport
Type | Route | Time | Fare(Adult) |
|---|---|---|---|
International
Taxi
| need to make a reservation 24
hours in advance
| Approx.
1h 30min
| KRW 130,000
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Airport
Bus
| 6009 to Yangjae(양재)
(Transfer to Shinbundang, get off at Yangjae Citizen's Forest)
| Approx. 1h 40min
| KRW 17,000
(fee of 6009)
KRW 1,400
(fee of subway) |
Arex
(Airport
express) | Incheon airport to
Gimpo airport station
(Transfer to Gimpo Airport to Sinnonhyeon (Line 9). Transfer to Shinbundang Line, get off Yangjae Citizen's Forest)
| Approx. 2h
| KRW 9,500
(fee of Arex)
KRW 1,400
(fee of subway, transfer for free within 15 minutes )
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B. From Gimpo International Airport
Type | Route | Time | Fare(Adult) |
|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | need to make a reservation 24
hours in advance
| Approx.
1h 20min
| KRW 36,600
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Airport
Bus
| 6014 to IKEA
(Transfer to G9633 at
Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital, get off Grain Wholesale Market)
| Approx. 1h 50min
| KRW 16,000
(fee of 6014)
KRW 2,800
(fee of G9633) |
Subway | Gimpo Airport to Sinnonhyeon (Line 9)
(Transfer to Shinbundang Line, get off Yangjae Citizen's Forest)
| Approx. 1h 15min
| KRW 1,400
(fee of subway, transfer for free within 15 minutes )
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C. Transportation
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Subway: 05:00 – 24:00
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Bus: 05:00 – 24:00
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Taxi: 24hours (20% late-night surcharge 24:00 – 04:00)
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Dasan Call Center (Dial 120): 24 hours
Seoul has an extensive network of public transportation and taxis. Consistently voted as one of the best in the world for its ease of use, cleanliness, and frequency of service, the Seoul subway and bus system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city. Additionally, taxis in Seoul are not very expensive and are a useful and easy- to-find means of transportation.
