Below are some common questions participants have about participating in the conference. If you have a question, please check here first!
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Do I need to be a KOTESOL member to participate in the conference?
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How can I get a receipt for my payment? / How can I get confirmation of registration?
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I can’t go to the conference, but I pre-registered. What are my options?
Do I need to be a KOTESOL member to participate in the conference?
No, but KOTESOL members and members of partner organizations get a discount on conference registration. (Membership must be valid through May 31, 2026.) You do not have to be a member to participate, but non-members do have to pay a bit more.
Membership fees:
- 1-year international memberships (for people residing outside Korea): 70,000 KRW / 56 USD
- 1-year domestic memberships (for people residing in Korea): 50,000 KRW / 40 USD
- 1-year membership for undergraduate students (currently enrolled in associate's/bachelor's degree program): 30,000 KRW / 24 USD
- Lifetime memberships: 500,000 KRW (400 USD)
(Check out other great membership benefits and discounts!)
Am I a KOTESOL member? / When does my membership expire?
You can find your KOTESOL membership information (membership type and expiration date) on your online account profile page (koreatesol.org/user) under "Expiring Roles." If nothing is written there, then you are not a member.
You can find more information about membership expiration dates here.
Can I get an invitation letter?
We are happy to provide acceptance letters to accepted presenters; contact conference.program@koreatesol.org. We are unable to provide invitation letters to regular attendees, though registration confirmation letters can be provided upon request for participants who have registered and paid. Contact registration@koreatesol.org.
How can I get a conference pass?
If you pre-registered and paid by the deadline, you can pick up your conference pass in the pre-registration area at the conference. It will be filed under your last/family name as you entered it into the registration form. Conference passes will be available for pick-up ONLY during registration's open hours:
Saturday, May 16
08:00-16:00
Sunday, May 17
08:00-13:00
No conference passes will be available after 13:00 on Sunday. Please plan accordingly!
If you did not pre-register, you can purchase your conference pass in person at the conference. Cash is preferred, but we can accept domestic bank transfers (KRW) and PayPal (USD), as well. Please arrive with plenty of time to spare before the first session you wish to attend.
Note: Only pre-registered participants are guaranteed a lunch and a printed schedule booklet.
Additional registration information
Can I buy a conference pass onsite?
Yes, definitely!
Onsite registration prices
2-Day Conference Pass
120,000 KRW / 96 USD for KOTESOL members + members of partner organizations (membership valid through 5/31)
150,000 KRW / 128 USD for nonmembers
130,000 KRW / 104 USD for graduate students
30,000 KRW / 24 USD for undergraduate students
60,000 KRW / 48 USD for participants based in low-/middle-income countries (eligible countries listed HERE)
Sunday-Only Conference Pass (only available for purchase on May 17)
60,000 KRW / 48 USD for KOTESOL members + members of partner organizations
80,000 KRW / 64 USD for nonmembers
70,000 KRW / 56 USD for graduate students
20,000 KRW / 16 USD for undergraduate students
30,000 KRW / 24 USD for residents of low-/middle-income countries (eligible countries listed HERE)
For onsite registration payments, cash (KRW), domestic bank transfer (KRW), or PayPal (USD) are preferred. Credit card (USD) is possible, but you'll have to enter the card details manually. Additional registration information
A light lunch will be provided both days for pre-registered participants who opt in. For other participants, there are many restaurants available near the conference venue.
Some of the vendors at The Marketplace @KOTESOL2026, our hub for local artisans, will also have baked goods and other food items available for purchase.
How can I get a receipt for my payment? How can I get confirmation of registration?
You can find a printable invoice in your online profile (My account → Orders). We can provide a dated/signed receipt upon request; please email registration@koreatesol.org. Hard copies of receipts will also be available at the conference. Please inquire at Registration.
How can I get to the venue? / Is there parking at the venue?
The conference will be held at Sookmyung Women's University (숙명여자대학교) in Seoul. Registration and most sessions will be in the Prime Complex. The nearest subway stop is Sookmyung Women's University Station (숙명여대역; Line 4), but Namyeong Station (남영역; Line 1) is also within walking distance (~10-15 minutes on foot). There is a parking garage at the Prime Complex (see the map on the venue page); please get a discount parking coupon at the Information/Help Desk.
Will there be a coat and bag check at the conference?
Yes. The coat and bag check will be just behind Registration.
Coat and bag check hours
Saturday, May 16
09:00-16:30
Sunday, May 17
09:00-16:00
How can I get an attendance certificate?
Attendance certificates will be available upon request in person at the conference. To request one, please visit the Information/Help Desk before 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 17.
[Details coming soon re: getting a presenter certificate]
How can I view the online sessions?
The asynchronous, pre-recorded sessions will be available on the Korea TESOL YouTube Channel. A link will also be available on the conference website.
I can’t go to the conference, but I pre-registered. What are my options?
KOTESOL membership dues and registration fees are non-refundable; however, if you've pre-registered and paid, you may give your pass to someone else. Just send us the new pass-holder's full name and affiliation as soon as possible. If you let us know by the closing of pre-registration (May 5), we will change the name on the pass. If you let us know after pre-registration closes, the pass will remain under your name. The new pass-holder should bring their ID to prove they are the person you have approved.
If you've purchased a membership along with your registration, you can enjoy the full benefits of membership regardless of whether you attend the conference or not. Perks include discounts, the opportunity to apply for grants or publish with us, and more.
My question isn't listed here. How can I contact you?
If your question isn't answered above, please find the relevant team below:
Registration team: registration@koreatesol.org
Program team (for presenters): conference.program@koreatesol.org
