Venue Information
Our venue is, once again, Sookmyung Women's University, 2nd Campus. We've held conferences there many times over the years, thanks to the generosity of SMU (note that is it not 1st Campus, where we held the conference last year). What's particularly exciting about this year is that we will be in an area that has been completely rebuilt, with all-new facilities, spaces, and classrooms!
Transport
Please note that general subway information, including maps and route-planner (with timetables) can be found at http://www.seoulmetro.co.kr/en/index.do?device=Mobile (slow-loading, not very mobile-friendly) while a more-convenient map is at http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/transportation-information/p...
From Incheon International Airport
For international attendees flying into Incheon International Airport there are several options that will get you from the airport to the conference venue.
Taxi*
A taxi ride from Incheon Int’l Airport to the conference venue will take about 60 minutes and cost somewhere around 50,000 won, depending on traffic.
- Ask the taxi driver for "숙명여대" (Sook-myung Yo-dae).
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Airport Limousine
Airport Limousine Bus No. 6001 departs every 20-25 minutes from the first floor outside Terminal 1, exit 5B.
The fare is 15,000 won, and it is about a 90-minute ride to Sookmyung Women’s University (Subway) Station.
AREX (Airport Express)
The AREX is an express train that runs between Incheon Int’l Airport and Seoul Station. The AREX station is found in the basement levels of both Airport Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
The AREX express train is 9,000 won and gets you to Seoul Station in 40-50 minutes, depending on which terminal you depart from.
The AREX (All Stops)
The train is about 5,000 won and takes just over an hour to reach Seoul Station.
See below for directions from Seoul Station.
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From Gimpo International Airport
Taxi*
A taxi ride from Gimpo Int’l Airport to the conference venue will take about 60 minutes and cost somewhere around 22,000 won, depending on traffic.
- Ask the taxi driver for "숙명여대" (Sook-myung Yo-dae).
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Airport Limousine
Airport Limousine Bus No. 6021 departs about once an hour from the first floor outside the Domestic Terminal.
The fare is 7,000 won, and it is about a 70-minute ride to Sookmyung Women’s University (Subway) Station.
AREX (All Stops)
The AREX All Stops Train is a commuter train that runs between Incheon Int’l Airport and Seoul Station. The AREX station is found in the basement levels of Gimpo Int’l Airport. .
The AREX All Stops Train is about 1,500 won and takes about 20 minutes to reach Seoul Station.
See below for directions from Seoul Station.
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From Seoul Station
Seoul Station is very close to the conference venue. Sookmyung is only one metro stop away from Seoul Station, or a short taxi ride.
Taxi*
A taxi ride from Seoul Station to the conference venue will take about 10 minutes and cost about 5,000 won.
- Ask the taxi driver for "숙명여대" (Sook-myung Yo-dae).
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Metro
Take Line 4 (light blue), 1 stop to Sookmyung Women’s University Station.
Go out Exit 10 of Sookmyung Women’s University Station. Walk towards the intersection and turn right. Go through the underpass, cross the main road and go straight. Walk up the hill until you see the entrance to Sookmyung Women’s University First Campus on your right. We're on the left (2nd campus) in the new Prime Building, just across the street. Follow the signs, crowds, and volunteers to conference registration!
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From Yongsan Station
Yongsan Station is very close to the conference venue. Sookmyung is only one metro stop away from Yongsan Station, or a short taxi ride.
Taxi*
A taxi ride from Yongsan Station to the conference venue will take about 10 minutes and cost about 5,000 won.
- Ask the taxi driver for "숙명여대" (Sook-myung Yo-dae).
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Metro
Take Line 1 (dark blue), 1 stop to Namyeong Station.
Go out Exit 1 of Namyeong Station. Turn left and cross at the intersection, then cross again to the right, so you are in front of the CU convenience store. Follow the elevated train line until you reach the next light. Turn left at the light, and walk up the hill until you see the entrance to Sookmyung Women’s University First Campus on your right. Follow the signs, crowds, and volunteers to conference registration!
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From Around Seoul
If you live in or near Seoul you can probably find your way without any problem.
Metro
Sookmyung University is easy to reach via metro lines 1, 4, and 6.
- Line 1 – Namyeong Station – exit 1
- Line 4 – Sookmyung Women’s University – exit 10
- Line 6 – Hyochang Park station – exit 2
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See the map below for walking directions from the metro stations.
City Bus
There are many city busses that will take you to Sookmyung University.
Buses for Sookmyung Women's University Station:
- 100, 150, 151, 152, 162, 421, 500, 501, 502, 504, 506, 507, 605, 750A, 750B, 751, 752, 1711, 7016, 6001
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Buses for Sookmyung Women's University Main Gate:
- 400, Yongsan04
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Personal Automobiles
KOTESOL strongly encourages you to make use of the mass transit system in Seoul rather than driving a personal vehicle. Parking is limited at Sookmyung University, particularly on Saturdays, when many classes are in session. Parking validation cards are available each day at the KOTESOL info desk. With validation, parking is roughly 6,000 won per day. Validation is not accepted for overnight/after-hours parking.
*Please note: In Korea there are “standard” taxis (usually silver/white or orange in color) and “deluxe” taxis (usually black). The price estimate above are for standard taxis. Deluxe taxis will cost significantly more especially on longer trips.
