Getting to Seoul
As a Northeast Asian business hub, Seoul has what it takes for business success, starting with the world’s 4th largest airport, serviced by 56 airlines. Also, Seoul is one of the world’s best-connected cities. With two international airports and an extensive airport-to-city transportation network, Seoul has all the resources to welcome large numbers of visitors from all over the world. Seoul is also the proud home to two major, award-winning international carriers, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Incheon International Airport, located approximately one hour from Seoul, is one of Asia’s newest transportation hubs. The award-winning airport houses over 64 airline offices and manages over 450 inbound and outbound international and domestic flights every day. It is one of the most technologically advanced airports in the world.
* Contact Information
Website : www.airport.kr/eng
Tel : +82-1577-2600
Fax : +82-32-741-2450
Distance from Seoul: 52 km (approx. 32 miles) about one hour
Address : 272 Gonghangno, Jung-gu, Incheon
* Facilities
Free Wi-Fi Internet, Sky City Shopping Plaza, movie theaters, and a variety of restaurants
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Gimpo International Airport is located 30 minutes from the center of Seoul, in the northwestern part of the city. Gimpo was Korea’s primary international airport before Incheon International Airport was completed in 2001. It is the second largest airport in Korea.
* Contact Information
Website : www.airport.co.kr/mbs/gimpoeng
Tel : +82-1661-2626
Distance from Seoul: Located in Seoul (about 30 min from downtown areas)
Address : 112, Haneul-gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul
* Facilities
Free Wi-Fi Internet, Sky City Shopping Plaza, movie theaters, and a variety of restaurants
Visas
Many foreign nationals are permitted visa-free entry for a limited time(usually 90 days) under certain conditions following the “Citizens of the Countries under the Visa Exemption Agreement.” However some foreign nationals entering the Republic of Korea are generally required to have a valid passport and a Korean visa.
For more information on Visa exemption and how to apply for Korea Visa, please visit following sites.
Visit Korea(EN/KR): http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/GK/GK_EN_2_1_1.jsp
Korea Immigration Service(EN/KR): http://www.immigration.go.kr/HP/IMM80/index.do