Korea has four distinct seasons - spring, summer, fall and winter. The monsoon usually begins around early June and lasts until mid-to-late July. The average temperature in June is 26.4°C (79.5°F). To find the current weather of Seoul, please visit http://www.kma.go.kr/intro.html on the web.

The unit of Korean currency is the won (). Korean monetary units are 10, 50, 100 , and 500 coins, and 1,000, 5,000 , and 10,000 notes. For higher denominations, negotiable cashier’s checks are used. Major currencies and traveler’s checks can be exchanged into Korean won at the airport, hotels, and at all Korean banks. Credit cards, e.g. VISA, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club, are all widely accepted. The exchange rate is approximately KRW 1,000 to the USD 1 as of March, 2008.

Korea’s standard time zone is GMT +9 hours.

Government offices are open from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Most private businesses open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 6:00 p.m. but some open until late evening. Bank hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. Foreign diplomatic missions in Seoul are usually open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and are closed on Saturday, Sunday and their respective national holidays.

Standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.

The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for medical expenses, accidents, or losses or unexpected damage to property belonging to congress participants, either during or as a result of the congress or during all tours and events. Participants are strongly advised to arrange their own insurance for health and accidents, lost luggage, and trip cancellations.