Preliminaries
Google Maps does not provide rich information compared to Korean apps, so you need to install several applications for your trip!
And fancy restaurants can be booked from the Catch Table Application!
T-Money is a prepaid card for Bus, Subway, Taxi, and so on.
Don’t forget to get one and load cash into it at the airport!
Transportation
After you install map applications, by following the page 
Apps to Install, You are ready for searching details about transportation!
Apps to Install, You are ready for searching details about transportation!But to make your trip easier, here are more tips:
Internet Access at COEX
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At COEX: Choose Coex Free Wi-Fi Zone on your mobile device.
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For only CoRL 2025 participants, we prepare our dedicated WiFi services through CoRl 2025 (password: corl2025seoul).
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At Starfield COEX Mall: Choose Public Wi-Fi Zone on your mobile device.
Food
We provide lunches on main days, and dinners on reception & banquet. But for your information, here are recommendations of what you can also eat
Welcome Reception (09/28, 18:30-)
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Location: Grand Ballroom Lobby, Coex
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Banquet (09/29, 18:30-)
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Tourism
Seoul, the heart of the nation and home to 10 million national and foreign residents, is a dynamic global city where modern lifestyle meets with rich historical heritage. The city boasts 266 cultural landmarks, including five grand royal palaces, and serves as the proud epicenter of the "Korean Wave" - a global cultural phenomenon admired worldwide.
Accessible, affordable, and brimming with endless possibilities, Seoul offers a unique experience with every visit, ensuring that no two trips are ever the same.
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Visit Seoul: https://www.visitseoul.net/
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More Categories: Attraction, Nature, Traditional & Cultural Experience, Shopping, Entertainment, Restaurants
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Visit Korea: https://english.visitkorea.or.kr/
Any Interesting and Special Event?
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Gangnam Festival (09/27)
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It is just near the COEX, and you can see the K-pop concert.
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We’ve secured 300 tickets for entering this event!
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We decided to provide this ticket first-come-first-serve. Please visit the registration desk to get your ticket!
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(TICKET DISTRIBUTION STARTS FROM 1:30pm 12:00pm, 27th September)
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Note: PSY was in the line up, but due to his busy schedule, the line up does not have PSY now.
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Night Opening (-09/28)
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Gyeongbok-gung palace opens during the night time! (19:00~21:30).
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Foreign visitor tickets are available for purchase on-site, limited to 300 people per day. (Passport, ID, or other foreigner verification documents required)
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Date: September 3 (Wed) - September 28 (Sun), 2025◦
Place: Gyeongbokgung Palace◦
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Last admission at 8:30 PM
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No night viewing on Mondays and Tuesdays
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Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace (09/10-11/08)
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See the Chang-gyeong-gung palace with the media art! The media art will be shown during the night time(19:00~)
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Seoul International Fireworks Festival (09/27)
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It is a firework festival at the Yeo-eui-do Han-river park.
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You can see the firework near that point, so you don’t have to exactly visit there (i.e., other Han-river park would be a good spot to see it)
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Ddoo-buk Ddoo-buk Festival (09/28-10/26)
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It is a festival on one of the bridges over the Han River. People would walk around the bridge and chill out.
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Chung-chun Coffee Festival (09/27-09/28)
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It is a festival with many cafes. Before the sunset, there would be also a K-pop Concert on both days.
Coupon!
We have prepared a Coupon Book for all participants. Don’t forget to download this!
Note: You don’t need to print it. QR codes (or just showing the following) are enough to enjoy it.
Q&A
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Q) Does Uber work?
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Uber also works okay in Seoul, and other cities near Seoul.
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But if you are planning to visit other cities like Busan, Kakao-T would be a good option.
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How can I print my material?
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LINKO (COEX Branch)
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Location: Inside COEX (1F D001) / Google Map
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Tel: +82-2-6002-6721 / E-mail: print@linko.com
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