INFORMATION NOTE Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX), Seoul, Republic of Korea, 23 26 June 2014
GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Date and Place The 2014 United Nations Public Service Forum, Day and Awards Ceremony will take place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 23 to 26 June 2014 on the theme of Innovating Governance for Sustainable Development and Well-being of the people. It is organized by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) through its Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM) collaborating with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), and with support from the Ministry of Security and Public Administration (MOSPA) of the Republic of Korea. The opening ceremony will begin at 10:00 am on Monday, 23 June. From 23 through 26 June, the UN Public Service Forum will host plenary sessions, 5 capacity development workshops, 1 expert group meeting, 1 special session and the ministerial roundtable. UNPSA winners, the Korean central and provincial governments, as well as private corporations will exhibit their innovations in public administration at the exhibition hall in KINTEX throughout the event. On 26 June, the 2014 UN Public Service Awards and e-government Survey Awards will be presented to the winner. 2. Venue : Korea International Exhibition Centre (KINTEX) KINTEX is the 4 th largest convention and exhibition facility in Asia with 108,556m 2. To view the event facilities, please visit the KINTEX website at http://www.unpsforum.go.kr/eng/intro/hall_location.asp 3. Registration Online registration (by 15 June) http://www.unpsforum.go.kr/eng/regist/registr_info.asp In case that online registration is not accessible, please contact the Preparatory Secretariat by telephone (+82-2-550-2521), emails registration@unpsforum.go.kr and daljani@un.org or fax (+82-2-550-2650). Confirmation letter will be sent to the registered email address within a week after registering. On-site registration All delegates must receive their ground passes to the event facilities at the registration desk at the front lobby of Hall6, KINTEX. Please bring your passport and the confirmation letter to receive your ground pass. Monday, 23 June No on-site registration in the morning Participants should arrive at KINTEX from 8:00 to 9:00 am to attend the opening ceremony. All participants should be seated by 9:30 am. Tuesday, 24 June Wednesday, 25 June 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at KINTEX 8:00 am to 8:30 am at KINTEX 8:00 am to 8:30 am at KINTEX Thursday, 26 June 8:00 am to 8:30 am at KINTEX 2
4. Visa If you need an entry visa to Korea, please notify the Preparatory Secretariat (registration@unpsaforum.go.kr) as soon as possible, and apply for a visa at the Korean Embassy or Consulate General in your country. Once notified, the Preparatory Secretariat will assist delegates in order to facilitate the visa application process. Detailed Information on visa application procedures and visa exemption is available on the website of the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/visa/application/index.jsp?menu=m_40_10 For those participants whose country does not have a Korean Embassy or Consulate General resident, visa can be arranged on arrival. Necessary personal information has to be provided to the Preparatory Secretariat by 15 June 2014. For details, please contact the Preparatory Secretariat at registration@unpsforum.go.kr. In case you need a further assistance in visa application, please contact the Preparatory Secretariat at registration@unpsforum.go.kr. 5. Accommodation Special discount rates have been arranged for participants while staying at the official hotels listed at http://www.unpsforum.go.kr/eng/regist/hotel.asp. After you have registered online for the event, it is strongly recommended to make a hotel reservation as soon as possible. The discounted rates are guaranteed until 7 June, after which discount rates or room availability cannot be guaranteed. You are strongly advised to email the name of your selected hotel to the Preparatory Secretariat (registration@unpsforum.go.kr) in order that the Preparatory Secretariat could facilitate your transportation. An information desk will be set up at the lobby of each official hotel exclusively for the participants of the event. 6. Documentation All UNPS Forum and Awards Ceremony documents will be available electronically at www.unpan.org/unpsa and http://www.unpsforum.go.kr/eng/board/list.asp?boardid=0008. Free wireless internet access will be available for participants during the event period at KINTEX. 7. Transportation Airport Hotels An information desk exclusively for the participants will be set up near Gate 8 at the Incheon International Airport to support arriving participants. Various public transportation options are available from the airports to the hotels. The Information desk will assist the participant to choose the best transportation options to reach their hotels. Depending on the means of transportation, the fee varies from KRW 10,000 (bus or subway) to KRW 100,000 (taxi). 3
Hotels KINTEX Free shuttle bus services between KINTEX and each of our 8 official hotels are available two times (around 08:00 from hotels to KINTEX and 18:00 from KITEX to hotels) all through the event period. An information desk will be set up at each official hotel and KINTEX to assist participant to use the free shuttle bus service. Detailed shuttle bus schedule will be available at the information desk. 8. Miscellaneous Weather Korea has four distinct seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter. Summer lasts from June to early September. During the month of June, the average temperature in Seoul ranges from 17 to 25. To find the current weather of Seoul, please visit the website of the Korean Meteorological Administration: http://web.kma.go.kr/eng/index.jsp. Time Differences Seoul is 9 hours ahead of GMT (standard time). Clothing The weather in Seoul during the period of the forum is early summer. Summer (June to August) is hot and humid. You should bring lightweight summer clothes. Pack an umbrella for the rainy days between June and early July. Electricity Supply The voltage in Korea is 220 volts at 60 Hz. Foreign exchange and banking The monetary unit is the Won (KRW, denoted by ). Korean monetary units are 10, 50, 100, and 500 coins, and 1,000, 5,000, 10,000 and 50,000 notes. The exchange rate is approximately KRW 1,040 / USD 1 (as of April 2014). All major credit cards such as American Express, Visa and Master Card are accepted for payment of hotel bills. 4
Tipping Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. A 10% service charge is added to your bill at all tourist hotels and so tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service. Mobile Phone(roaming) CDMA cellular systems are widely used in Korea. SK Telecom and KT are providing a SIM card roaming service to allow you to use your GSM subscription in Korea. At the International Airport, you can rent a special CDMA cellular phone which accepts your SIM card. Please check the links below for more details. KT roaming service http://www.ktfroaming.com/english/inbound/02_use/01_gsm_01.jsp SK Telecom roaming service http://www.sktelecom.com/eng/ Korea National Tourism Organization: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto Korea Immigration Service: http://www.korea.net Incheon Airport: http://www.airport.kr/eng/ Gimpo Airport: http://www.airport.co.kr/mbs/gimpoeng/ Ministry of Security and Public Administration: http://www.mospa.go.kr/eng/a01/engmain.do Emergency & Useful Phone Numbers Local calls For local calls within the same area or city, just dial the telephone number. For another area or city, please dial the 'area code' before the telephone number. However, the area code should be dialed when using a mobile phone. International Calls For international calls, first dial the international access code (001 or 002), the country code, area code and the recipient's number. Emergency Police 112 Fire and Ambulance 119 VAT A Value-Added Tax (VAT) is levied on most goods and services at a standard rate of 10% and is included in the retail price. At hotels, 10% VAT is applied to rooms, meals and other services and is included in the bill. 5
OFFICIAL HOTELS Accommodation Information Participants are entitled to special discount rates while staying at the official hotels for the UNPS Forum listed at http://www.unpsforum.go.kr/eng/regist/hotel.asp. After you have registered online for the event, it is strongly recommended to make a hotel reservation as soon as possible. The discounted rates are guaranteed until 7 June, after which discount rates or room availability cannot be guaranteed. You are strongly advised to email the name of your selected hotel to the Preparatory Secretariat (registration@unpsforum.go.kr) in order that the Preparatory Secretariat could facilitate your transportation. An information desk will be set up at the lobby of each official hotel exclusively for the participants of the event. Locations of Official Hotels 6
5-Star Hotels 1. CONRAD SEOUL Conrad Seoul defines a new world of luxury, sophistication and service in Korea. Strategically located, Conrad Seoul occupies one of the four towers of the renowned International Finance Centre (IFC) in Yeouido Business District. Conveniently attached to Seoul s subway system, an upmarket International lifestyle Mall with 9 CGV theaters and the closest luxury hotel to both International Airports, a landmark in more ways than one, Conrad Seoul offers stunning 434 super spacious guest rooms with views to match and a real first apple based in-room technology. Phone: +82-2-6137-7777 Fax: +82-2-6137-7778 Email:conradseoul.reservation@conradhotels.com CC: Sangho.moon@conradhotels.com Address: 23-1 Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul 150-945, Korea Online reservation at the website is strongly recommended. You can also download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 50minutes GMP Airport: 30minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6030 limousine bus at 5B, 12A at Incheon(1F) Travel by taxi or subway or pick-up service KINTEX: 35minutes From KINTEX to Conrad Seoul, take free hotel shuttle bus Deluxe Room KRW 496,650 KRW 253,000 1 Person Breakfast & Wifi Executive Room KRW 584,650 KRW 341,000 Deluxe Corner Suite 1 Person Breakfast & Wifi Executive Floor Lounge Benefits KRW 639,650 KRW 396,000 1 Person Breakfast & Wifi Above rates are inclusive of 10% Tax (V.A.T.) 7
2. GRAND HILTON SEOUL Where tradition meets modern hospitality, Grand Hilton Seoul is the gateway to the spirited city of Seoul. Now you can enjoy Hilton s impeccable luxury in South Korea s commercial hub where no effort is spared in indulging even the smallest whim of every guest. Phone: +82-2-2287-8400 Fax: +82-2-2287-8095 Email: reservation.grandseoul@hilton.com Address: 353, Yeonhui-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-710, Korea Online reservation is strongly recommended. You can also download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 40minutes GMP Airport: 40minutes KINTEX: 30minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6005 limousine bus at 5B, 12A at Incheon(1F) Travel by taxi or subway or pick-up service From KINTEX to Grand Hilton Hotel, take free hotel shuttle bus Deluxe King KRW 427,200 KRW 211,750 1 Person Breakfast Deluxe Twin KRW 467,200 KRW 235,950 2 Person Breakfast Executive King KRW 447,700 KRW 272,250 1 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10 % Service Charge and 11% Tax (V.A.T.) 8
3. THE MVL HOTEL KINTEX Located in just next to KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Centre), The MVL Hotel KINTEX is only one, 5 Star Hotel in Ilsan area, offering easy access to International Airports (Incheon and Gimpo), luxury outlets, and CBD in Seoul. Phone: +82-31-927-7800 Fax: +82-31-927-7730 Email: rsvn.kintex@mvlhotel.com Address: 1248 Janghang-Dong, Ilsandong-Gu, Goyang-Shi, Kyunggi-Do, 410-380 Korea You can download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 45minutes GMP Airport: minutes KINTEX: walking distance Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.7400 limousine bus at Gate #8 at Incheon(1F) Travel by frequent bus from Gimpo Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.7300 limousine bus at Gimpo's domestic terminal 11-2 (1F) From KINTEX to The MVL Hotel KINTEX, take free hotel shuttle bus Superior Double Room KRW 461,010 KRW 219,010 1 Person Breakfast Superior Twin Room KRW 486,420 KRW 244,420 2 Person Breakfast Deluxe Twin Room KRW 595,320 KRW 304,920 2 Person Breakfast Junior Suite Room KRW 690,910 KRW 400,510 1 Person Breakfast Executive Suite Room KRW 811,910 KRW 461,010 1 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10 % Service Charge and 11% Tax (V.A.T.) 9
4. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL is a representative luxury hotel of Korea. Located in downtown Seoul, it features convenient transport and easy access to multi-national companies, government agencies, financial institutions, the press, tourist attractions such as the Royal Palace and cultural heritage sites, and the shopping district. LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL offers complete business facilities, stylish guest rooms and haute cuisine recognized by the Michelin Guide and Miele Guide. Additionally, it has been voted Best Hotel in Seoul by Business Traveller, Bloomberg TV, TTG Award and many other medium. A special experience awaits you at LOTTE HOTEL SEOUL. Phone: +82-2-759-7311~9 Fax: +82-2-773-4910 Email: reservation@lotte.net Address: 30, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea 100-721 Online reservation is strongly recommended. You can also download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 50minutes GMP Airport: 30minutes KINTEX: 35minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6030 limousine bus at 5B, 12A at Incheon(1F) Travel by taxi or subway or pick-up service From KINTEX to Conrad Seoul, take free hotel shuttle bus Superior Single KRW 482,500 KRW 266,200 1 Person Breakfast Superior Twin KRW 577,800 KRW 338,800 2 Person Breakfast Deluxe Single KRW 543,000 KRW 326,700 1 Person Breakfast Deluxe Twin KRW 638,300 KRW 399,300 2 Person Breakfast Deluxe Club Single KRW 556,600 KRW 350,900 Deluxe Club Twin KRW 592,900 KRW 399,300 Junior Suite Club Single KRW 677,600 KRW 484,000 Junior Suite Club Twin KRW 713,900 KRW 532,400 Club breakfast in club rooms. Above rates are inclusive of 10 % Service Charge and 11% Tax (V.A.T.) 10
Business Hotels 5. LOTTE CITY HOTEL MAPO Lotte City Hotel Mapo is a premium business hotel for business traveler, will mark a new chapter in the hotel industry. The hotel has a great location with easy access to the subway and other public transportations. Guests can enjoy comfortable and pleasurable stay at reasonable rates and differentiated services. Phone: +82-2-6009-1000 Fax: +82-2-6009-1004 Email: reservationmapo@lotte.net CC: jmjung@lotte.net Address: 467, Gongduk-Dong, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, 121-805 Korea You can download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 50minutes GMP Airport: 40minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6030 limousine bus at 4B, 11A at Incheon(1F) Travel by taxi or subway or pick-up service KINTEX: 40minutes From KINTEX to Lotte City Hotel, take free hotel shuttle bus Superior Double KRW 276,100 KRW 195,800 1 Person Breakfast Superior Twin KRW 321,200 KRW 237,600 2 Person Breakfast Junior Suite KRW 463,100 KRW 305,800 1 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10% Tax (V.A.T.) 11
6. STANDFORD HOTEL SEOUL Stanford Seoul opened in October, 2011, located at Digital Media City in Sangam Dong, Seoul and ideal for business people, follows reasonable Business Hotel. Phone: +82-2-6016-0001 Fax: +82-2-6016-0002 Email: reservation@stanfordseoul.com Address: 1587 Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu Seoul 121-835 Korea You can download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 40minutes GMP Airport: 20minutes Travel by railroad or frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6012 limousine bus at 5B, 12A at Incheon(1F) Travel by railroad or taxi KINTEX: 20minutes From KINTEX to Stanford Hotel, take free hotel shuttle bus Standard Double KRW 264,000 KRW 149,600 1 Person Breakfast Standard Twin KRW 308,000 KRW 167,200 2 Person Breakfast Deluxe Room KRW 396,000 KRW 215,600 1 Person Breakfast Junior Suite Room KRW 462,000 KRW 237,600 1 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10% Tax (V.A.T.) 12
7. LEXINGTON HOTEL The origin of our hotel s name originates from Lexington Avenue in New York City, known as a center of American business and lifestyle. It is the first New York Style deluxe business hotel in Seoul. We are located in Yeoido in the heart of Korea s capital. Here you will find branches of the largest Korean companies, headquarters of Korea s most famous media companies, and Korea s political heart, the National Assembly. Phone: +82-2-6670-7000 Fax: +82-2-6670-7300 Email: resv@eland.co.kr Address: 13-3 Yoido-dong, Youngdeungpo-gu, Seoul Korea You can download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 50minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6030 limousine bus at 5B, 12A at Incheon(1F) GMP Airport: 30minutes Travel by taxi or subway Line No.9 KINTEX: 35minutes From KINTEX to LEXINGTON Hotel, take free hotel shuttle bus Wall Street Double Room Wall Street Twin Room KRW 284,900 KRW 154,000 1 Person Breakfast KRW 306,900 KRW 176,000 2 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10% Tax (V.A.T.) 13
8. BEST WESTERN NIAGARA HOTEL We boast about our view of Han River, Bukhan mountain which unfolded like panorama, world cup stadium that could be seen from entire rooms, and also every room is fully equipped with high speed internet and heating and cooling facility that could be operated for each season. Phone: +82-2-3660-4000 Fax: +82-2-3660-4010 Email: info@niagarahotel.co.kr Address: 259-2 Yeomchang-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Korea 157-040 You can download the reservation form and send back the completed form by an email or fax to the hotel reservation contact. ICN Airport: 50minutes GMP Airport: 20minutes KINTEX: 30minutes Travel by frequent bus from Incheon Int'l Airport to the hotel using the no.6018 limousine bus at 6A, 13B at Incheon(1F) Travel by taxi From KINTEX to BEST WESTERN NIAGARA HOTEL, take free hotel shuttle bus Double KRW 237,600 KRW 149,600 1 Person Breakfast S+S Twin KRW 265,200 KRW 178,200 2 Person Breakfast D+S Twin KRW 285,200 KRW 189,200 2 Person Breakfast Above rates are inclusive of 10% Tax (V.A.T.) 14
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE EVENT UNITED NATIONS DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (UNDESA) John-Mary Kauzya Chief Public Administration Capacity Branch Division for Public Administration and Development Management UNDESA kauzya@un.org, Phone +1-212-963-1973 Sirkka Nghilundilua Associate Governance and Public Administration Officer Public Administration Capacity Branch Division for Public Administration and Development Management UNDESA nghilundilua@un.org, Phone: +1-212-963-3927 15