1st Circular | 2 July 2024

WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome everyone,On behalf of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), we are honored to host the Busan IAMAS-IACS-IAPSO Joint
Assembly 2025 (BACO-25) in Busan, Republic of Korea. I am Kyung-Ja Ha, the LOC Chair and a professor in theDepartment of Atmospheric Science at Pusan National University.
Korea has achieved remarkable scientific and technological advancements alongside its rapid economic growth.
However, the country has also increasingly faced natural disasters, highlighting the global climate change crisis. At thiscrucial time, when the importance of the Earth’s environment is more emphasized than ever, this assembly will serve asa platform to share the latest discoveries in earth sciences and collaborate on strategies to overcome the climate crisis.
We anticipate that this event will not only foster academic progress in geosciences but also encourage the participationof young geoscientists from the world to promote international cooperation programs.
BACO-25 will be organized jointly by the Korean Meteorological Society, the Korean Society of Oceanography, andthe Geological Society of Korea, with enthusiastic support from the Korean government and Busan Metropolitan City,ensuring a professional and successful conference.
BACO-25 will take place from July 20 to 25, 2025. Over these six days, esteemed colleagues from academia, government,and industry worldwide will engage in scientific presentations, discussions, information exchanges, and international
cooperation in earth sciences. Participants will enjoy exceptional scientific programs, exhibitions, and exciting
supporting events.
Busan, Korea’s second-largest city, boasts numerous world-class institutions and universities renowned for earth andocean science research, such as the Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST), the APEC Climate Center(APCC), the IBS Center for Climate Physics, and the National Institute of Fisheries Sciences. Busan is a dynamic metropolis
where modern life harmonizes with traditional hospitality. The city offers extensive multilingual signage, efficient public
transportation, ICT-based infrastructure, and eco-friendly technologies, making it a convenient place for residents andvisitors. Busan is truly a destination of excitement, sensory richness, and warmth.
As an ocean tourism city, Busan features seven beautiful beaches. It is also a city of festivals, hosting events yearround, including the Busan International Film Festival and the Busan International Fireworks Festival. Its close proximity
to UNESCO World Heritage sites in Gyeongju and the stunning Jeju Island, just a short flight away, provides uniqueexperiences for international delegates.
On behalf of the LOC, we are preparing a variety of academic and cultural programs to ensure the successful hosting of
the BACO-25 Joint Assembly in Korea. We sincerely hope to welcome you to Busan in 2025.
Sincerely yours,Kyung-Ja Ha

Chair, Local Organizing Committee of BACO-25

OVERVIEW
Title Busan IAMAS-IACS-IAPSO
Joint Assembly 2025
Hosted byDate 20-25 July, 2025

IACSIACS

Hosted by

Venue BEXCO, Busan, Republic of Korea
Organized by

Hosted byizing Committee of BACO-25
Organized bySponsored by

IACS

Local Organizing Committee of BACO-25
Organized by

Local Organizing
Supportedby Committee of BACO-25
Supported by

Abstract submission open
Travel grant application submission

15 October 2024 - 15 February 2025

Online registration (Early Bird)

15 October 2024 - 30 April 2025

Online accommodation reservations

15 October 2024 - 30 June 2025

Final author registration15 April 2025

Online registration (Regular)
Field trips and social event registration
On-site registration

1 May 2025 - 25 June 2025
19 July - 25 July 2025

PROGRAMSThe Scientific Program Committee (SPC) will prepare the program consisting of regular sessions scopedby three associations, as well as the joint symposia prepared by the collaboration of different association
members. The regular sessions of the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences(IAMAS) encompass a broad range of topics within the field of atmospheric and meteorological sciences.
Key areas of focus include atmospheric chemistry and global pollution, climate, clouds and precipitation,
dynamical meteorology, middle atmosphere, planetary atmospheres and their evolution, polar meteorology,ozone, radiation, weather and climate extremes, and atmospheric electricity.
The sessions in the International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO) focus on a widearray of topics related to the physical sciences of the oceans. Key areas of focus include the mean sea leveland tides, air-sea interaction, ocean mixing, ocean salinity, Tsunamis and other ocean hazards, ocean model
development, marine meteorology, and marine geodesy and and geophysics.
The sessions in the International Association of Cryospheric Sciences (IACS) focus on the study of snow, ice,and frozen ground on Earth and other planets. Key areas of focus include snow and avalanches, glaciers andice sheets, sea ice, interactions with atmosphere and climate, permafrost, planetary, and other ices of thesolar system.
In addition to regular sessions there will be themes for joint symposia, within the remits of the IAMAS,
IACS and IAPSO, concerning interactions between two or three of the Associations, about atmosphere,
cryosphere and ocean.

Scientific Program
Committee Chair

Seon-Ki Park

Korean MeteorologicalSociety

Secretary General

Keith Alverson(IAMAS)

Secretary General

Secretary General(IAPSO)(IACS)

Silvia Blanc

Richard Essery

LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE OF BACO-25

Chair

Kyung-Ja Ha

Pusan National University(PNU)

Co-Chair

Co-Chair

Co-Chair

Korean MeteorologicalSociety

The Korean Society of
Oceanography

The Geological Societyof Korea

Seon-Ki Park

Hyoung Chul Shin

Young-Seog Kim

Advisory Committee
Chair

Secretary General

Secretary General

Secretary General

Seoul
National University

Ulsan National
Institute of Science andTechnology(UNIST)

Pukyong National
University

Seoul NationalUniversity

Byung-Ju Sohn

Myong-In Lee(IAMAS NC)

Budgeting andFinancing

Planning andSupporting EventsMedia andCommunication

Sponsoring andFundraising

Seoul
National UniversitySeoul
National University

Korea Polar ResearchInstitute

Inha University

Seok-Woo Son

Sang-Woo Kim

Young-Ho Kim(IAPSO NC)

Won Sang Lee

Jinho Ahn
(IACS NC)

Jae-Hun ParkHOST CITY, BUSAN

Busan, a bustling city of approximately 3.5 million residents, is located on the southeastern tip of the Korean
peninsula. The size of Busan is 769.89 km² which is only 0.8% of the whole landmass of the Korean Peninsula. The
natural environment of Busan is a harmonious relationship of mountains, rivers and sea. Its geography includes acoastline featuring superb beaches, scenic cliffs, and mountains that provide excellent hiking and extraordinary
views with hot springs scattered throughout the city. Busan enjoys four distinct seasons and a temperate climatethat never gets too hot or too cold.

CONVENTION CITY, BUSAN

Convention Hall

• 1F: Conference Rooms 10• 2F: Conference Rooms 8• 3F: Grand Ballroom

Exhibition Center #1

Exhibition Center #2• 1F: Exhibition Hall : 9,936m2• 3F: Exhibition Hall : 9,936m2• Conference Rooms 13

Auditorium• 1F: Exhibition Hall: 26,508m2• Max 4,002 Seats• 2F: Conference Rooms 8• 3F: Conference Rooms 7Venue
A global MICE business platform where dreams become
reality. BEXCO, a landmark in the global maritime cityof Busan, is a facilitator of successful business that has
a vast wealth of knowledge.

The center implements a differentiated operation strategy that isbased on its many years of successfully attracting and hosting highly
acclaimed, large-scale international events. BEXCO prides itself on
being world-leading exhibition and convention center that offers
incomparable value to each on its clients. (E-mail : bexco@bexco.co.kr)

TRANSPORTATION (How to get to Busan)
Airport Networks
Route to Korea (Direct Flights)
A total of 94 international airlines in operation 4,300 round trips a week on 221 routes

Flight Information

A list of flight information byairlines can be found in thefollowing

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Direct flight information toBusan’s Gimhae International
Airport(PUS) can be found byclicking hereNationwide
You can choose how to get to Busan from Seoul; via air, train, or bus.
Incheon Airport (ICN), 60 minutes (5 times/ day)
Gimpo Airport (GMP), 60 minutes (31 times/ day)Seoul Station, 2 hours and 50 minutes (69 times/ day)Suseo Station, 2 hours and 30 minutes (35 times/ day)Travel from Busan Station to BEXCO/Hotels
Route 1

Travel between Busan Station

BEXCO / Hotels

BEXCO and Hotels are easily accessible from Busan Station by three modes of inexpensive transportation.
Express Bus

Busan Station --> BEXCO / Hotels
Takes approx. 40 min. / KRW 2,100 (USD 1.61)
Departure interval : 15-20 min.

SubwayBusan Station --> BEXCO/Hotels
Takes approx. 50 min. / KRW 1,650 (USD 1.26)

Taxi

Busan Station --> BEXCO/Hotels
Takes approx. 30-50 min. / ~~ (USD 11.48~15.31)

Route 2

Travel between Busan’s Gimhae International Airport & BEXCO / Hotels

BEXCO and Hotels are easily accessible from Busan Airport (PUS) via two modes of inexpensive transportation.
Limousine Bus

Busan Airport --> BEXCO / Hotels
Takes approx. 60 min. / KRW 10,000 (USD 7.65)

Taxi

Busan Airport --> BEXCO/Hotels
Takes approx. 50-60 min. / ~~ (USD 22.96~26.79)

VARIOUS TOUR ATTRACTIONSNatural & Night Tour

HaeundaeDongbaek Park

Taejongdae

Many poets spent their time searching forthe beautiful scenery of the place, where thesea and forests were mixed and recited theexcitement to posterity.

The name comes from the fact that King
Taejong Muyol of the Shilla Dynasty wasinfatuated with this magnificent scenery andmade frequent visits.

Joseon Tongsinsa History Museum

Dongnae Eupseong Fortress

Chungnyeolsa Shrine

An ideal place for learning the history of the
Joseon Tongsinsa, good will missions sentintermittently by the Joseon Dynasty of Korea
to Japan about 12 times after the Imjin War.

The site of the ferocious battle that look placein the early stage of the Imjin War (JapaneseInvasion of Korea in 1592).

This shrine is dedicated to those patriotic

Jagalchi Market

Yonggung Temple

Jagalchi is full of the warmth of character
unique to Busan. The largest fish market in
the Southeast region, Jagalchi Market sells afull range of marine products including freshcatches of fish and good quality dried fish atreasonable prices.

The Yonggung temple is situated near the sea
unlike other temples located in mountains,therefore it's quite reasonable to call this temple
an aquatic Buddhist sanctum.

Comb in e d with t he stu n n i ng sce n e r ysurrounding the national best beach andKorea’s hottest place to be during the summermonths.

Historicalaggressors during the Japanese Invasion ofKorea (1592-1598).

CulturalGamcheon Cultural Village
to live for refugees of 6.25 War. Now completelytransformed thanks to "Art Factory" publicprojects, the once deserted houses and alleys
around this area have been reborn as cultural arts
spaces such as a town history gallery, book cafe,and so on.

You can experience various attractions such as nature, history, culture and food of Busan which is thelargest marine city in Korea and the tourist center of Southeast of Korea.

Natural & Night Tour

Haeundae (Night)

Gwangan Bridge

Bupyeong Kangtong Market

The romance of the beach and the beautiful
natural scenery and mysterious blend of
one trillion lightening. After the session is over, you
can walk along with this beautiful beach since thebeach is near from the Venue.

It features endless stretches of sea, Oryukdo
island, Hwangryeongsan Mountain and whitesand beach, Dongbaek Island and Dalmaji
Hill. The night view, directed by the high-techlighting system, leads many tourists.

It is a traditional market located in the centerof Busan. The night market, which opened inBusan Museum

UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea

Provisional Capital Memorial Hall

The museum houses artifacts that tell thehistory and culture of Busan from prehistoric
times to modern times. You can experience
Korean Traditional tea ceremony here.

The only one of its kind in the world, rest heroic
brave soldiers from a number of UN nations,
who sacrificed their lives for world peace andfreedom.

It was open in 1984 to instill pride to the citizens
of Busan who bore the duty as a provisional
capital during the national crisis and also
to commemorate the stature and historicalimportance of Busan.

Seomyeon StreetGukje Market

Busan Tower

The busiest part of Busan. There are cafes, bars, andcheap and delicious restaurants, and young people
are always on their way. In addition, there are many
entertainment facilities such as nightclubs, arcades,and theaters where you can enjoy your leisure time.

The market was formed in 1945 when theJapanese withdrew from the country and usedtheir place in the international market to earnmoney by selling war supplies.

The tower, constructed in 1973, is Korea's firstobservatory. It is a tower that represents Busanand is located inside Yongdusan Park.

acclaimed as it offers a variety of traditional
foods and foods from around the world.

Historical

CulturalDINING
Among others, Busan is a port city where you can enjoy original cuisine, such as fresh seafood. In the vicinity ofCentum City - where BEXCO is located - and Haeundae, you can find many choices of restaurants from Korean
food to international cuisine.

Daeji-gukbap

Milmyeon

Busan, a city for gourmets, is known for its diverse food with a lotof history and tradition. Busan cuisine reflects the city’s local tastes,culinary traditions, and geographical characteristics. There areseveral Busan's top favorite foods for domestic and foreign tourists.

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