Ninth Annual International Symposium
on Algorithms and Computation
Location
ISAAC'98 will be held at Riviera Hotel in Taejon.
Taejon city is situated in the geographical center of South Korea.
The city of 1.3 million is
also surrounded by historical landmarks of the ancient Paekche
civilization(18B.C - A.D.660)
Mt.Daedoon Provincial Park, Mt.Kyeryoung National
Park, Mt.Pomun Park and Yusung, Korea's famous hot
spring resort are all within a 30 minute drive.
Weather
Weather in December is mostly cold with occasional snows.
Temperature ranges between -5 degrees Centigrade and -2.5 degrees
Centigrade(23F - 27.5F).
Currency Exchange
US $1 is about 1350 won. But nowadays, the exchange rate is fluctuating very
much.
You can get the current exchange rate from
internet.
The unit of Korean currency is the "won".
Coin denominations are 10 won, 50 won, 100 won, 500 won.
Bank notes are 1,000 won, 5,000 won, 10,000 won. Foreign bank notes and traveler's checks can be converted
into Korean won at foreign exchange banks and other authorized money changers.
Credit cards, including VISA and Master Cards are accepted at hotels,
department stores and restaurants.
Passport and Visa
Every foreign visitor entering Korea must present a valid passport.
Delegates from countries requiring visas should apply at the Korean
consular offices of diplomatic missions in their respective countries
before their departure. Visitors from some countries may stay 15 days
without VISA. For the details, participants are advised to contact their
local travel agent, carrier or Korean diplomats.
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