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Mr Oh-hyeon Kim
tel>>+82-2-3487-0979 fax>>+82-2-508-0896
The XV Global Congress on Medicine and Health in Sport and
World Football Championship of Medical Teams
26 July ~ 1 August 2009
Seoul, Korea
The World Football Championship of Medical Teams 2008 on Klaipeda City of Lithuania was a great success enjoyed by all nations who participated. We are now looking forward to 2009, hosted by our friends in Republic of Korea!
The XV Global Congress on Medicine and Health in Sport and the World Football Championship of Medical Teams 2009 will be hosted by Korea Medical Football Association in Seoul, Capital of the Republic of Korea.
It is with great pleasure that The World Medical Football Federation seeks to carry on the tradition of uniting Medicine and Football. After the beautiful coast in Lithuania last year, the Congress and Championship for 2009 will take place in another historical city at the opposite side of the world.
Seoul is one of the biggest city in the world - with a rich history,
We welcome teams and professionals from all over the world to join us and we look forward to meeting you in Korea, 26 July 2009. All the partners involved will do their best to create a pleasant championship atmosphere, and look forward to seeing you in Seoul!
Location
The XV Global Congress on Medicine and Health in Sport and World Football Championship of Medical Teams 2009 location Seoul Capital of the Republic of Korea is situated in the middle part of the Korea peninsular. It is one of the biggest city in the world. The city is famous for its old traditions, cultural background and many places of interest.
How to reach Seoul
You can reach Seoul by flying to Incheon International Airport(ICN). Please contact your local travel agency.
The closest airport to Seoul is Incheon International Airport(ICN). It is situated on the western part of the country on the coast of the West Sea and located 60 km south from Seoul.
Airport pick-up not provided. Each team should take Korean Air limousine bus from lot 4B or 11A in airport to the Lotte Hotel World.
Journey takes approx 2 hours and fare is Korean Won 14,000(approx USD 11)
More information can be found on
http://www.airport.kr/eng/airport
.
For further information, please contact local organizers.
Tournament venue
Jamsil Olympic Sports Complex Main Stadium
10, Jamsil 1-dong, Songpa-gu
Seoul 138-221, Korea
Weather
Average monthly air temperature in Seoul in July is 26.4oC, though it can reach up to 30oC. As always going to foreign countries, don't forget to take your umbrella!
Local Currency
Local currency is Korean Won(
). Rate for the Korean Won against the US dollar is 1,500 : 1.(tentative) There are ATM machines in the country, which accept major credit and bank cards. A 24-hour currency exchange is located in the arrival hall in Incheon International Airport. You can also change your money at the banks and hotels. Most establishments accept major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard and American Express.
Entry formalities
For a number of countries including Australia, United States and EU countries passport holders may enter to Korea without visa. We kindly request that you check this information for yourself before you travel to visit us.
Contact person:
Myeong-Chul Kim, Secretary General
E-mail: baby2521@naver.com
Tel. +82 2 3487 0979 Fax. +82 2 508 0896
Gwang-Won Lee, Deputy Secretary General
E-mail: baby2521@naver.com
Tel. +82 2 3487 0979 Fax. +82 2 508 0896
Guided Tours
1. Medical Tour
2. Seoul City Tour
3. Demilitarized Zone
Details will be posted later.
Organized by :
Seoul Metropolitan Goverment, Korean Medical Association, Council for Korea Medicine Overseas Promotion
Operated by :
Mediawill Sports Promotional Foundation, Korea Medical Football Association
Sponsored by :
Korea Tourism Organization, Ministry for Health Welfare and Family Affairs, Korea Health Development Institute, FourFourTwo, M25, Sportal Korea, Korea Football Association