R Introduction

Jeju island has a mild oceanic climate throughout the year with the smallest annual temperature range in the country. The temperature for the hottest summer months averages no more than 33.5℃ and no less than 1.0℃ for winter.

The island is 73Km wide and 41Km long with a total area of 1,845㎢. Jeju island, the largest island in Korea, came into existence 700 to 1,200 thousand years ago when lava spewed from a sub-sea volcano and surfaced above the waters. Then 100 to 300 thousand years ago. Another volcanic eruption that formed Mt. Halla.

Jeju's natural environment was preserved as best as possible. The fantastically shaped rocks decorating the seashores, the hundreds of Oreums(secondary volcanos) and the rearest species of flora around the Baekrok-dam lake are all treasures waiting to be discovered by visitors. One cannot see Jeju Island unless one looks. It is like seeing only trees before entering a forest.

R Three many things in Jeju

Stones & Wind & Women

Jeju Island is called "The Island of 3 multitudes," which are stones, winds, and women.

Seokda(Stone) is originated from the Mt. Halla volcanic activity of the past. People had to cultivate the land through a long process of clearing away the numerous rocks covering the lands and then form the inlets for irrigation, then construct the wall for protection against wind.

Women originated from the fact that most men of Jeju were lost at sea, which made women larger in number.  Also, women had to come out to field with men due to the Jeju's living environment being harsh.

R Getting to Jeju

Jeju international airport has total of 17 direct airlines(12 local, 6 international), which rinks major cities employing 130 aircraft. In a week Thy fly 6 times to Tokyo, 4 times to Osaka, 2 times to Beijing, 3 times to Hong Kong, 94% of travelers use those air lines to visit Jeju Island. More Information about Getting to Jeju & Venue, Please click the “transportation” box.

R Currency

Currency is the Korean Won (KRW). Korean monetary units are classified into 10, 50, 100 and 500 KRW coins and 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000 KRW notes. For higher denominations, negotiable cashier's checks are used. As of October 2003, the standard exchange rate is 1,150 KRW per 1 USD. Foreign currency and traveler's checks can be exchanged into Korean Won at the airport, hotels and all Korean banks. Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, department stores and restaurants.

It is preferred to exchange into Korean Won at the Incheon Int’l Airport for your convenience.

R Electrical Voltage

Electrical Outlets for both 110 and 220 volts, 60 Hz, are available in most area of Korea, but most hotels have only 220 volts outlets. Please check before use.

R About Venue

With views of the ocean or Mt.Halla from a super deluxe resort hotel, Seogwipo KAL Hotel is located in the southern area of Jejudo. The Seogwipo KAL Hotel is 45 km from  Jeju International Airport and only 5 km from Seogwipo harbor.

Coupled with the breath-taking scenery and romantic dreams, Seogwipo KAL Hotel boasts it 9-story building which includes the sea-side rooms with beautiful ocean view, mountain-side rooms with spectacular mountain view, traditional on-dol rooms as well as suites for business travelers.

▣ Location: 486-3 Topyeong-dong, Seogwipo-city, Jeju-do, Korea

▣ Contacts: Tel)+ 82-64-733-2001 http://english.kalhotel.co.kr/

▣ Rating: Deluxe

Sejong Convention Services, Inc.

If any questions, please contact Youngran Yu to yryu@sejongconvention.com

▣ Other Facilities:
Fitness Center, Game Room, Tennis Courts, Barbeque Site, Jogging Track, Souvenir Shop, Observation Lounge, Gateball Court