Services & Help Desks
Information & AssistanceAt the Gimpo Airport (Busan) Arrival Hall, look out for staff in BEXCO uniform behind
AOGS2008 Help Desks
The Information & Assistance (I&A) desk is located beside the elevator at BEXCO
Convention Hall, Level 1 Lobby and opens 8.30am to 5pm daily
Useful Telephone Numbers
(65) 9125 9090
(65) 9125 9393

Patrick CHA Customer Service Officer, Korea
Alex CHIA, Event Manager, Singapore

Registration Hours
Registration desks are located at Convention Hall, Level 1 Lobby throughout theconference. Admission to all sessions and hosted functions requires identification. Pleasewear your name badges at all times.
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15 June, Sunday:
16 June, Monday:
17 June, Tuesday to 19 June, Thursday:
20 June, Friday:

Opens 3pm to 5pm
Opens 8am to pm and 6pm to 8pm
Opens 8.30am to 5pm
Opens 8.30am to 3.30pm.

Poster Help DeskThis is located by the poster area at Convention Hall, Level 1 Lobby and opens during
poster set-up hours only. After this time, please approach Information & Assistance if
help is needed.
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17 June, Tuesday to 19 June, Thursday: Opens 10am to 4pm dailyInternet AccessInternet access is available at Convention Hall, Level 2 Lobby, from 8.30am to 5pm daily.
Coffee/Tea Breaks at Exhibition Hall on Level 2‐
16 June, Monday
From 10.30am to 11.00am and 3.45pm to 4.15pm‐

17 June, Tuesday to 20 June, Friday
From 10.30am to 11.00am and 3.30pm to 4.00pm

 Fast Facts
CURRENCY
Korean Won (KRW)is the official currency here. Exchange rate is approximately USD1 toKRW1000
VISA – Full Details at http://www.asiaoceania.org/aogs2008/public.asp?page=visa.htm)
Email info@asiaoceania.org to request Invitation Letter.
In general, these are documents required for visa application. It is highly
recommended that you contact the nearest Korean Embassy(http://www.kr.embassyinformation.com/) for advice and assistance.
• A valid passport• Visa application form
• Letter of Invitation• Certificate of business registration• Certificate of incumbency
Visa Application Fee• Single-entry: USD 30• Multiple-entry: USD 50
HOW TO GET TO BEXCO – LAND, RAIL & SUBWAY
Visit http://www.bexco.co.kr/english/location/location_traffic.jsp

OUT AND AROUND BEXCO○ Kimhae international airport → BEXCO (17 miles)ㆍ Taxi / Airport Limousine Bus : Approx. 40 minutes
ㆍ Bus no. 307 : Approximated time depends on traffic condition
Get off at Olympic Intersection Station○ Haeundae (Train) Station → BEXCO (1.3 miles)
ㆍ Bus/Taxi : Approx. 5 minutes
ㆍ Available buses (each number indicates bus numbers)- 109, 115, 115-1, 240, 36, 38, 200-1, 5, 139, 140, 141, 142, 239○ Busan (Train) Station → BEXCO (12.4 miles)
ㆍ Bus/Taxi : approx. 40 minutes
ㆍ Available buses (each number indicates bus numbers)- 40, 139, 239, 240, 302, 140, 2003
ㆍ Subway : approx. 40 minutes- take subway line no.1 (going toward No Po Dong station)- get off at So Myoun station and transfer to line no.2 (going toward Jang San Station)- get off at Centum City Station → exit no.1 → BEXCO within 100 m○ Busan bus terminal → BEXCO (12 miles)ㆍ Taxi : approx. 40 minutes
ㆍ Express bus, no.2002 : approx. 1 hr.
ㆍ Subway : approx. 1 hr. and 10 min.
- take subway line no.1 (going toward Shin Pyuong station)- get off at So Myoun station and transfer to line no.2 (going toward Jang San Station)- get off at Centum City Station a exit no.1 a BEXCO within 100 m○ If You Are Driving → BEXCO
There are basement and open car parking space in and around BEXCO

What to do, Where to go in Busan*Information with courtesy from Meeting Planners’ Guide Book BUSAN by Busan Convention &Visitors Bureau.
Sight-seeing
Attractions in Haeundae
Haeundae BeachHaeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Korea. Surrounded by divine natural scenery, itfeatures world-class luxury hotels and restaurants.
Dongbaek Island
The island is famous for its beautiful scenery surrounded by tall camellias and thick pine groves.
On a clear day, visitors can see the Japanese island of Daema (Tsushima). Nurimaru APECHouse (the 2nd APEC Summit venue) is located here, drawing increasing tourists.
Dalmaji Gogae (Hill)
Famous for its wonderful views at sunset and sunrise. The curvy road with 15 turns is actually abeautiful path where you can see cherry blossoms and pine groves. The hill is full of grand andcozy cafes and provides the perfect place for a memorable visit.
Attractions in GwangalliGwangan Bridge
This double-deck bridge built over the sea between Haeundae and Suyeong is 7,420 meters
long. The night view of the bridge is second to none and thus, called “Korea’s Golden GateBridge”. It is also acclaimed as Korea’s masterpiece of structural and architectural genius.
Shopping
Busan Lotte Duty-Free Shop – 09:30 to 19:30
Take Subway Line No. 1, 2 and get off at Somyeon (Exit 5, 7).
Lotte Department Store Busan – 10:30 to 20:00
Take Subway Line No. 1, 2 and get off at Somyeon (Exit 5, 7).
Gukje Market – 09:00 to 20:00
Take Subway Line No. 1 and get off at Jagalchi (Exit 7).
MUST VISIT!
Jagalchi Seafood Market & Nampo-dong Dried-fish Market – 02:00 to 24:00, 07:00 to 21:00
Take Subway Line No. 1 and get off at Jagalchi (Exit 2), and walk 3 mins.