2010 Korea TripInformation Session

Mar 8, 2010

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

WHEN: May 30 (SUN) ~ June 5 (SAT), 7 days– Informal welcome dinner on May 30– Official Trip: Mar 31 (MON) – June 4 (FRI)– Fair well dinner on June 4

WHERE: Seoul (Nation’s Capital), Ulsan (Tentative) Kyungjoo (Old Capital for 10 centuries, Tentative)

HOW MUCH: $1,500 (Tentative)

SLOTS: Only 40 Participants– Partners are welcome!

Basic Information

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

• UNESCO World Heritages : Beautiful palaces in Seoul!• Feel 5,000 years of Korean history

                          

                                                                  

 

                         

                                                                  

  

History and Culture

• Experience unique performance of traditional Korean performing arts

• Learn how to cook and play the traditional Korean way

History and Culture

• Visit Demilitarized Zone and War Memorial of Korea – Experience the world’s last divided country – Feel the tension of ‘suspension of hostilities’ – See hopes of unification and future opportunities

Two Koreas (North & South)

• Meet leaders of Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK and listen to their vision and future strategy

Dynamic Korea

• Meet our government leaders (Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade)

–Meet with the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Chief Negotiator

–Discuss the biggest FTA yet to be signed between Korea & the US.

Dynamic Korea

• Meet famous Korean celebrities who lead the “Korean Wave”!

• “ From clothes to hairstyle, music to television dramas, South Korea has been defining the tastes of many Chinese and other Asians for the past half decade“ - The New York Times

Korean Wave

• You will find everything except drugs & guns!

• World best duty-free shops and night markets ($40M’s worth of clothes are sold every night at the night markets)

Shopping

• Experience the exciting night life of Korea

- The most intensive ‘Nore-bang’ (a.k.a. KARAOKE) time!!

- Best Asian place to go Clubbing!!!

- We’ll drink BOMB SHOTS !! (mixture of soju, whiskey etc)

Fun! Fun! Fun!

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

• Enjoy the perfect balance between business & fun, night & day, modern

& traditional, North & South

• Get the exclusive exposure to things you can’t get when you travel alone!

• Makes economic sense! We get sponsorship from Korean companies to

subsidize your trip.

• The local experts will be there for you!

(Just look at the committed organizers~!)

• Cause it’s Korea! Korea is the Spain of Asia. Passionate!!

Irresistible

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

What’s included in travel cost: – 6 nights at “5 star” hotel accommodation– All sightseeing expenses– All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinners) – All transportation within Korea

What’s not included: – International flights– Passport/visa fees– Drinks– Travel insurance– Personal travel expenses– Optional tour expenses

FAQ - Cost

1. Korea Trip Overview

2. Program Details

3. Why join the Korea Trip

4. FAQ

5. Next Step

Agenda

Poll: Mar 22 (Mon) 4pm ~ Mar 24 (Wed) 12pm

Non-refundable deposit of $500: by Apr 9 (Fri)– Make checks payable to “Minsun Hong” – Deliver checks to Grace Hong (NJ)

Personal preparation: April – Prepare airplane ticket / travel documents (visa, passport,

insurance): Earlier the better and cheaper!– Detailed Korea Trip travel info session (Date TBA)

Full travel expense payment: Early May (Date to be announced)

Logistics

Contact your fellow Section Ks in your section – Andrew Lee, Chris Koh (NB)– Arum Kang (NF)– Erica Lee (NI)– David Lee, Grace Hong (NJ)

For any inquiries: E-mail to Section Ks/Organizers!

Info Session material will be uploaded for general viewing

Any Questions

Who needs/doesn’t need a visa? – Most countries do not require a visa– China, Russia, India: visa required – Ask Trip organizers!

How long does it take to get a visa? – Only one day!

Visa processing fee? – $45 (Money order or cash only, no credit card)

Where to contact? – Korea Consulate in Boston: One Gateway Center 2nd Fl. Newton,

MA 02458, (617)641-2830

VISA

For those who are going on the Japan Trip : – In general, it’s cheaper to buy US-Japan roundtrip and Japan-

Korea roundtrip tickets instead of buying US-Japan-Korea-US multi-destination ticket

– Japan-Korea roundtrip: $300~400 (2 hr flight)

USA-KOREA roundtrip: $1400~1600 (NYC Incheon)– No direct flights from Boston. Direct flights from NY, LA, SF,

Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, and Alaska– Typically 16 ~ 17 hrs via NY, Chicago, Atlanta to Incheon– Best deals normally available 2 months in advance

International Flight Ticket

How is the weather like in late May and early June?– It is one of the most beautiful time in Korea. The weather is

warm, 20-25 (68 – 77F). It seldom rains℃

What is average price level in Korea?– Slightly cheaper than Boston (e.g, avg. meal $8-20)– Mass transportation (esp. taxi) is relatively cheap and safe!– No tipping! What you see is what you pay!

I’m vegetarian. Will I have enough delicious food? – Yes! Korean cuisine offers a variety of vegetarian-friendly dishes,

including Kimchi, Bibimbab, rice cake, tofu-based dishes, and vegetable side dishes

Others