Local Information
Korea Weather
Korea has four seasons, with a wet monsoon/summer season in the middle of the year, and a cold winter from November to March. The island of Jeju off the southern coast is the warmest and wettest place in the country. The ideal time to visit Korea is during the autumn months (September-November). During this time, the country experiences warm, sunny weather, skies that are cobalt blue and spectacular foliage that is perhaps the biggest draw. Winters are cold and dry and are a good time to visit if you are interested in winter sports as there are numerous ski resorts. Spring (April-May) is also beautiful with all the cherry blossoms in bloom. However, it is very busy and one needs to book in advance to ensure accommodation is available. The summer months are muggy and hot, and rather crowded. It is also when the monsoon season begins so many activities are subject to the fluctuations of heavy rain.
*current weather in Korea: http://web.kma.go.kr/eng/index.jsp
What to Wear
| Spring | Summer | Autumn | Winter |
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Time Difference
| City | Time | |||||||
| Seoul, Tokyo (Korea Time) | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
| Taipei, Manila, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur,?Singapore | 24:00 | 3:00 | 6:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 | 18:00 | 21:00 |
| Bangkok, Jakarta | 23:00 | 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 |
| New Delhi, Calcutta | 22:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 |
| Teheran, Kuwait, Jeddah | 19:00 | 22:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 |
| Hamburg, Rome, Paris, Amsterdam | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 | 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 |
| London, Madrid | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 | 11:00 |
| New York, Montreal, Bogota, Toronto | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 | 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 |
| Chicago, Houston | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 | 1:00 | 4:00 | 7:00 |
| Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles | 8:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 | 2:00 | 5:00 |
| Sydney, Melbourne | 2:00 | 5:00 | 8:00 | 11:00 | 14:00 | 17:00 | 20:00 | 23:00 |
*italic: previous day
*There is no daylight savings in Korea.
*Current Time in Korea: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/current_time_in_KR.aspx
Electricity and Voltage
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.
The outlet has two round holes and is the same type used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey, and many other countries.
Workshop Venue
Seoul National University
- Homepage - http://en.snu.ac.kr/
- Google Map - http://g.co/maps/mufhs
- Transportation information - http://en.snu.ac.kr/about/ab0501.jsp
Useful Korean Expressions
http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/AK/AK_EN_1_5_13_1.jsp
