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The 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015

Creating New Value from TransportThe 25th World Road Congress will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from November 2 to 6, 2015. Under the theme of Roads and Mobility - Creating New Value from Transport, this five-day event aims to gather thousands of roads and road transport stakeholders from around the world, including over 50 ministers or vice ministers and top leaders of public and private organizations. Dozens of sessions will allow participants to get a global picture of the current situation of the road sector and its main challenges for the future. The Congress intends to offer a unique opportunity to strengthen ones knowledge and expand ones network. Special programs on Koreas state-of-the-art technologies in road transport and blend of tradition and modernity are arranged to give participants unforgettable memories in Korea.

The Host City

The World Road Association held the first World Road Congress in Paris in 1908. Over the last century, the Congresses have been held every four years throughout the world. In 2015, the Congress will come to Asia again after 16 years. Seoul, the host city, has developed rapidly as one of the most developed cities in the world over the past five decades. As the capital city of South Korea, Seoul has become the center of economic and cultural interaction across Asia and the Pacific. Locating along the Han River, Seoul creates a new renaissance in roads and road transport which takes the environment into deep consideration.

The World Road Association (PIARC)

The World Road Association (PIARC), a non-profit and non-governmental organization, was established in 1909 to improve international co-operation and to foster development of roads and road transport. PIARC is the leading international forum for analysis and discussion on the full spectrum of road-related issues including: roads policy; management, finance and economics of roads; integration with other transport modes; technology; safety and environment. It identifies and disseminates best practice, and facilitates access to international data, to bring about improved decision making based on sound and relevant technical information. Also, PIARC provides support for developing countries and countries in transition.

Name of Association: PIARC (World Road Association)

Year of Establishment: 1909

Location of Headquarters: Paris, France

Members: 122 member governments Individuals and associations from 144 nations 38 National Committees

The Congress Venue

Address: Coex, 159 Samseong dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-731, S. Korea | Website: www.coex.co.kr/eng

Coex, an international convention center, is located in Gang-nam-gu, the heart of the international business activity of Seoul, Republic of Korea. Coex is also a high-tech multi-complex that has facilities such as Trade Tower, ASEM Tower, 3 five-star hotels, City Airport Terminal, a shopping mall, a musical theater, a movie theater, an aquarium and a casino. It is expected that the superlative facilities and services of Coex will provide special pleasures and memories to all participants of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul.

Contents06 Welcome Messages

10 The Korean Organizing Committee

11 Program at a Glance

12 Introduction of Sessions

- Plenary Sessions

- Main Sessions

- Other Sessions

16 Exhibition

18 Social Events

- Welcome Reception

- Gala Dinner

19 Technical Visits

25 Accompanying Persons' Program

26 Optional Tours

28 Congress Registration

30 Accommodation

32 Host City, Seoul

33 General Information

34 Transportation

36 Key Dates

37 Contact

The Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Looking back to the history of mankind, civilization has enabled the construction of roads, and roads have contributed to the development of more advanced civilization. Roads serve as channels for the transportation of goods and people - similar to how the metabolism system functions for a living organism.

The Korean economy is closely related to the development of the countrys road infrastructure. Over the past half century, the Korean government has concentrated on expanding the key national traffic network including the major expressways. Without doubt, such an effort is what enabled the rapid development of the Korean economy.

Many countries including Korea still focus on expanding the road network in quantity simply to save distributions costs. We have experienced that such reckless expansion can result in damaging the natural environment or aggravating social conflicts. It is now time for us to step up to the next stage and search for new values of roads based on our creativity and countless invaluable experiences. That is why the 25th World Road Congress in Seoul is titled Roads and Mobility - Creating New Value from Transport.

Throughout the world, attempts are made to actualize the new values which lie in the road transportation. The evolution and convergence of information and communications technology act as the catalyst for creating new values. If you participate in the 25th World Road Congress, you can encounter all the latest road technologies currently implemented in Korea including the smart transportation systems. In particular, you can experience one of the worlds most successful public transportation systems, since the Congress will be held in Seoul - a large city populated by some 10 million citizens.

The 25th World Road Congress will definitely provide innovative ideas for planning, designing, constructing, managing, and maintaining roads and the road networks. I truly hope that the Congress in Seoul will help the participants to face a turning point in terms of road development. Hopefully, the Congress will also provide chances for policy makers to debate and discuss ways to implement sustainable transportation systems.

On behalf of the Korean government, I highly recommend that you take part in this Congress to meet the road experts from all sectors and share the latest news of road transportation. I am confident that it will be a precious time for us all. I look forward to meeting you in Seoul.

Thank you for your interest in the Congress

Suh Seoung-hwanMinister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

Welcome Messages

6 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015

The Mayor of Seoul Metropolitan Government

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Seoul for the 25th World Road Congress 2015. As the capital of the Republic of Korea, Seoul is located at a geographically privileged area between China and Japan, the two largest markets of Asia. Seoul serves as the business hub for the North-East Asian region based on its highly advanced digital and knowledge industries.

Seoul is a city where the 600 years of history and the cutting-edge information technology coexist harmoniously. Various international events were hosted here including the 3rd ASEM Summit in 2000 and the 5th G20 Summit in 2010. Seoul was also selected as the Best MICE City by Global Traveler for two consecutive years.

I believe that Seoul was able to win its global reputation thanks to its outstanding transportation system including the road, railroad, and airline network. The airports, high-speed railroads, expressways, and harbor facilities are what enabled Seoul to grow into a global city.

Now, Seoul is making a great progress in its road system, as it seeks to improve its current car-oriented road policies into people-oriented ones. With more roads featuring better functions for the environment and the people, Seoul aims to enhance the quality of life of every citizen.

As can be implied from the theme for the 25th World Road Congress, Roads and Mobility Creating New Value from Transport, roads of the future must facilitate various functions and create new values. Seoul is the place where various values of roads can be easily discovered.

Moreover, Seoul is a beautiful city where the countrys culture and history are well-preserved. I am sure that it is a perfect place for visitors to experience a true Korea.

Anyone interested in the field of road and road transportation are invited to Seoul to take part in the 25th World Road Congress. While sharing and discussing road-related information in this global city populated by over 10 million citizens, you will be able to set up new ideas which might bring changes to the road industry. I hope the Congress in Seoul will help the decision-makers from each country to make important decisions for their road policies.

Seoul will do its best to support the 25th World Road Congress so that you can fully enjoy without any trouble.

I look forward to your active participation.

Park Won SoonMayor of Seoul Metropolitan Government

7Roads and Mobility - Creating New Value from Transport

Welcome Messages

Since the 1960s, the Korean government has continuously increased investments for the development of the road transportation industry which served as the foundation for the growth of the Korean economy. As a result, the country made a transition from an agricultural country with less than US$ 200 of GDP to an industrial country with nearly US$ 30,000 of GDP. It is one of the few countries that successfully shifted from an aid recipient to donor. Without doubt, Korean road transportation is evaluated as one of the most successful cases throughout the world history of the road transportation industry.

Now, the Republic of Korea is making preparations to host the 25th World Road Congress in the countrys capital, Seoul. From November 2nd to 6th 2015, the Congress will be visited by thousands of decision-makers including ministers and vice-ministers from 50 countries, and central or local government officials from 120 countries. Moreover, thousands of experts in the road transportation industry are expected to participate over the period.

The 25th World Road Congress is not only large in scale but rich in content. The program includes various activities such as technical sessions, exhibitions, business consulting services, etc. Seoul will be a place of opportunity where experts can introduce state-of-the-art technologies and share ideas on road transportation. Especially in the Technical Committee Sessions, participants can see the most recent road trends at a glance, as the sessions will be conducted based on the four strategic themes: Management and Performance; Access and Mobility; Safety; and Infrastructure.

Under the theme Roads and Mobility - Creating New Value from Transport, the Organizing Committee is making every effort to turn the 25th World Road Congress into a highly-qualified and the most satisfying event. The Organizing Committee was established in July 2013, and initiated a full-scale preparation from the first day of 2014. Divided into the planning team, promotion team, technical program team, and several other teams, the Committee will closely interact with the PIARC headquarters to generate ideas and lead the Congress into a successful event.

The Organizing Committee for the 25th World Road Congress sincerely invites you to Seoul. Please come and enjoy the Congress!

Kim Hak-song Chairman of the Organizing Committee

The Chairman of the Organizing Committee


Over time, countries all over the world have come to depend on roads as the main public asset to provide year-round access and mobility for their populations. As a consequence, todays road networks must operate continuously even as new demands, expectations and technologies surge and pose new challenges.

Rising to meet these challenges demands great knowledge and commitment from road practitioners worldwide. Every four years, the World Road Association (PIARC) organizes the World Road Congress as the premier forum for road and road-transportation related information and knowledge exchange to allow road professionals to obtain, in one single event, relevant and up-to-date knowledge on topics of current concern.

The 25th World Road Congress will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, in November 2015, under the theme Roads and Mobility: Creating New Value from Transport. The Congress program features the presentation of the results of the work undertaken by PIARCs 17 Technical Committees, a number of specialized sessions dealing with topics of current and future interest and a large exhibition in which road administrations, equipment and service providers, consultants and road-related organizations will be present.

For the first time since 1999, the World Road Congress will take place in the Asia-Pacific region, and it will thus offer road professionals in that region a unique opportunity to obtain information on current trends and challenges for roads and road transportation all over the world.

On behalf of the World Road Association, I express my gratitude to the government of the Republic of Korea for their dedication in organizing this conference and I have great pleasure in inviting you to attend and participate in the 25th World Road Congress.

Mark November 2 to 6, 2015 on your calendar now, and join us in Seoul, Republic of Korea, for this world-class event.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Oscar de Buen RichkardayThe President of the World Road Association

The President of the World Road Association


The Korea Organizing CommitteeThe KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) is dedicated to making the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015 successful in close cooperation with PIARC General Secretariat.

Organization Chart

Senior ChairmenMinister of Land,

Infrastructure and TransportMayor of Seoul

Metropolitan Government

Chairman

President of Korea Expressway Corporation

Vice Chairman

Secretary General Advisory CommitteeKorean PIARC

National Committee

General Planning &Coordination Division

Congress Operation &Management Division

International Cooperation Division

Government Support Group

Vice Secretary General

Host City Support Group


Program at a Glance

Date / Time Core SessionsExhibition &

Other Technical Events

2Mon.

Morning10:00-12:00

Opening Session (Plenary Session)

Afternoon14:30-17:00

Ministers' Session (Plenary Session)

Evening17:00-18:00

Welcome ReceptionExhibition Opening

(17:00-18:00)

3Tue.

Morning09:00-12:40

ST1The role of road

administrations in a multimodal society

SP01.Interconnecting inter-urban and

urban road transport networks and place

of road transport

SP02.Solutions and issues with large structures

SP03.UN Decade of action on road safety: Status

and progress and presentation of the Road Safety Manual

SP04.Future of the road

vehicles

ExhibitionTechnical VisitsPoster Sessions

Workshops


Keynote Speech (Plenary Session)


TC1.1Performance of Transport

Administrations

ST2Mobility and

increased urbanization

SP05.Importance of

maintenance of road assets

SP06.Decarbonization of the road transport

system

SP07.Role of transport for

the achievement of the Sustainable

Development Goals of the United Nations

4Wed.

Morning09:00-12:40

TC1.2Financing

TC2.1Road Network

Operations

ST4Committment on

service levels for the road system

SP08.Road Safety for

2-Wheelers

SP09.Good governance

and mitigating corruption

ExhibitionTechnical VisitsPoster Session

Workshops




TC1.3Climate Change and

Sustainability

TC2.2Improved Mobility in

Urban Areas

TC4.1Management of

Road Assets

ST3The journey road

administrations are making towards safer

roads

SP10.Financing

5Thu.

Morning09:00-12:40

TC1.4Road Transport

System Economics and Social

Development

TC2.3Freight Transport

TC4.3Road Bridges

TC3.3Road Tunnels

Operations

SP11.Mobility in megacities

ExhibitionTechnical VisitsPoster Session

Workshops




TC1.5Risk Management

TC2.5Rural Road System and Accessibility to

Rural Areas

TC4.2Road Pavements

TC3.1National Road

Safety Policies and Programs

TC2.4Winter Service

Evening19:00-21:00

Gala Dinner

6Fri.

Morning09:00-12:40

SP12.Adaptation of road transport system to climate change and

extreme events

SP13.Sustainable

development of rural roads

TC4.4Earthworks and Unpaved Roads

TC3.2Design and

Operations of Safer Road Infrastructure

SP14.ITS and Big data Exhibition

Poster SessionsWorkshops


Closing Session (Plenary Session) Post Congress Tours

Note : The schedules of other sessions including workshops are to be announced. TC : PIARC Technical Committee ; ST : PIARC Strategic Theme ; SP : Special Session


Under the theme The Evolution of Road Policy for the Next Generation, ministers in charge of transport from all around the world will share their views and initiatives on the future of the road transport system, in a top-level session hosted by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea.

Plenary Sessions

November 2, 2015 @ 10:00-12:00

November 2, 2015 @ 14:30-17:00

The Opening Session will enhance the theme of Roads and Mobility Creating New Value from Transport and provide the participants the host countrys know-how in road engineering as well as in culture and hospitality.

Program

1) Opening Ceremony 2) Welcome and introductory speeches 3) PIARC Prizes Award Ceremony 4) Cultural performances

Introduction to SessionsThe 25th World Road Congress Seoul comprises: high-level Plenary Sessions dealing with road transport from a political and prospective point of view; Main Sessions reflecting the current know-how and challenges in the road sector; and Interactive Poster Sessions and Workshops on specific topics.

Opening Session

Ministers Session


Three prominent global leaders will present each day their views on the following topics:

- the role of the road system in the successful development of the Korean economy;

- an Asian perspective for the future of transport infrastructure;

- a prospective view on automotive vehicle technology.

The Closing Session will present the main outcomes of all sessions and discussions along with an outline of the strategic directions for PIARC next working cycle (2016-2019). Forthcoming major international congresses will be introduced with a handover to the host country of the 26th World Road Congress in 2019.

Program

1) Video highlights of the Congress; 2) Introduction to PIARC next strategic directions;3) Invitation to forthcoming congresses and formal handover to the host country of the 2019 World Road Congress;4) Closing speeches and performances.

November 3 - 5, 2015 @ 12:50 - 13:40

November 6, 2015 @ 14:00 - 15:30

Keynote Speeches

Closing Session


Strategic Direction Sessions

From a more political and strategic point of view, these sessions will offer participants opportunities to review and discuss upcoming challenges and direction for road policies. These sessions are prepared by the Strategic Theme Coordinators of the World Road Association.

ST1 Management and PerformanceThe role of road administrations in a multimodal society

ST2 Access and MobilityMobility and increased urbanization

ST3 SafetyThe journey road administrations are making towards safer roads

ST4 InfrastructureCommitments on service levels for the road system

Technical Committee Sessions

Throughout a four-year working cycle, the Technical Committees of the World Road Association carry out an exchange and study program, resulting in the organization of seminars and the publication of technical reports. For this Congress, all 17 Technical Committees will present the achievements of the current cycle (2012-2015), underlining the main results and outcomes; they will also discuss a prospective issues for the next cycle (2016-2019).

ST1 Management and Performance

TC 1.1 Performance of Transport AdministrationsTC 1.2 FinancingTC 1.3 Climate Change and SustainabilityTC 1.4 Road Transport System Economics and Social DevelopmentTC 1.5 Risk Management

ST2 Access and MobilityTC 2.1 Road Network OperationsTC 2.2 Improved Mobility in Urban AreasTC 2.3 Freight Transport TC 2.4 Winter ServiceTC 2.5 Rural Road Systems and Accessibility to Rural Areas

ST3 SafetyTC 3.1 National Road Safety Policies and Programs TC 3.2 Design and Operations of Safer Road Infrastructure TC 3.3 Road Tunnels Operations

ST4 InfrastructureTC 4.1 Management of Road Assets TC 4.2 Road PavementsTC 4.3 Road Bridges TC 4.4 Earthworks and Unpaved Roads

Main Sessions


Special Sessions

Complementing the Technical Committee sessions, these 14 half-day sessions are prepared with partner international organizations on topical issues to deal with emerging questions in the field of road transport.

01. Interconnecting inter-urban and urban road transport networks and place of road transport

02. Solutions and issues with large structures

03. UN Decade of Action for Road Safety: status, progress and presentation of the Road Safety Manual

04. Future of the road vehicles

05. Importance of road asset maintenance

06. Decarbonization of the road transport system

07. Role of transport for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations

08. Road safety for 2-wheelers

09. Good governance and mitigating corruption

10. Financing

11. Mobility in megacities

12. Adaptation of road transport system to climate change and extreme events

13. Sustainable development of rural roads

14. ITS and Big data

Interactive Poster Sessions

Hundreds of papers with 36 different topics, which are selected by the Congress Scientific Committee, will be presented by the authors to communicate with participants directly at the designated place within the exhibition center. This will provide a unique opportunity to get first-hand information on the latest advances in research and lessons learned from field implementation from around the world.

Workshops

Workshops cover specific topics, complementing the Main Sessions as follows:

presentation of PIARC Road Safety Manual;

presentation of PIARC Road Tunnel Manual;

presentation of PIARC Road Network Operation and ITS Manual;

recycling of road pavement material (in cooperation with REAAA);

airfield pavements;

Roads of Korea recent development and best practices

Asian Highway Working Group & Joint Seminar

(Programs above are subject to change)

Other Sessions


ExhibitionSpanned over a 10,000m2 hall equipped with the latest technology, the Congress Exhibition will gather more than 30,000 exhibitors (national road administrations, international road organizations, major road construction, engineering and R&D companies from all over the world), with a special emphasis on the Asian region; all will be eager to present the very best of their experience and abilities, providing a unique opportunity to foster co-operation and business networking among leading stakeholders of the global road system.

Exhibition Overview Venue Hall C, Coex Center, Seoul *Hall Size : 10,348m2 * Capacity: 520 booths (3m3m)

Exhibition Hours - November 2, 2015 @ 17:00 20:00

- November 3, 2015 @ 10:00 18:00 - November 4, 2015 @ 10:00 18:00 - November 5, 2015 @ 10:00 18:00 - November 6, 2015 @ 10:00 16:00

Floor Plan National Pavilions Introducing outstanding policies and advanced technologies selected from each nation Companies Demonstrating superlative products, technologies, and services of global companies Heavy Machinery Displaying and demonstrating road transport related machineries Other events Interactive poster sessions, business meetings, workshops and others

Expected Participants Central government agencies, local government bodies, R&D organizations, road-related companies, etc.

Exhibition Topics Road Construction & Maintenance

Designing Programs / Construction Technologies / Construction Machinery & Related Equipment

Road Facilities & Trac Signs Safety Facilities / Traffic signals / Traffic Signs / Other Facilities

ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems) ATMS, ATIS, APTS / CVO / AVHS / Other Related Systems & Facilities

Soft Modes New Traffic Facilities / Toll Payment System / Infrastructure for Soft / Modes / Other Related Installations

Services & Others Research Institutes, Societies & Associations / Press / Professional Organizations & Groups / Consultants

Exhibition RegistrationPlease visit the Website (www.piarcseoul2015.org) for registration and further details.

TypeEarly Registration Standard Registration

RemarksUntil March 31, 2015 April 1 - May 31, 2015

Space unit(3x3)

EUR 3,000 EUR 3,700For empty space reservation, a minimum

of two units is required

Shell Scheme Booth (3x3)

EUR 3,600 EUR 4,000The price comprises space and basic

booth


Specifications- Name sign

- Pytex flooring

- 1 information desk, 1 chair

- 1 round table, 4 chairs

- Lighting (6ea)

- Electronic outlet (1KW / 2-socketed)

- 1 wastebasket

Notice Participants must submit the application form or complete the application process for the exhibition through the

website.

50% of the total registration payment must be paid as deposit within seven days after submission of the application form. The rest must be paid by May 31, 2015.

The booth locations will be allocated in the order of receipt of payment.

Cancellation and Refund Policy When cancelling an exhibition contract, participants are required to notify the host of the cancellation in written form.

The submitted fee will be refunded in accordance with the following refund policy.

Cancellation by May 31, 2015 : 100% of the payment will be returned except for processing expenses Cancellation after 31 May 31, 2015 : No refund

Floor Plan(Hall C)

For more details regarding the exhibition, please visit the website or contact the secretariat via e-mail. E-mail : [email protected]

Booth size: 3m x 3m x 3.25m (W x D x H)

Note : For the latest exhibition information, please visit the website


25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015

Welcome ReceptionThe Welcome Reception on the first evening of the Congress will gather all participants in a warm atmosphere, setting the stage for a week of professional and friendly exchange amidst the rich Korean welcoming tradition.

Schedule : November 2, 2015 @ 18:00-20:00

Gala DinnerOn the eve of the last day, the Gala Dinner will allow participants to experience the refinement of Korean cuisine in unique, convivial atmosphere.

Schedule : November 6, 2015 @ 19:00-21:00

Social EventsThe Welcome Reception and Gala Dinner are planned to give special and unforgettable memories from Korea to all participants of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015. Various programs will be offered, presenting a combination of Korea's traditional & modern culture.

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Technical VisitsThe KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015 has designed Technical Visits to allow participants to experience diverse innovative technologies and new challenges in Koreas roads and road transport at first hand. The most prominent national organizations, research institutes and road-related organizations have been selected for the Technical Visits program. If you wish to join the Technical Visits, please select the program when registering for the Congress.

ProgramDate, Time, Language Maximum

participant November 3 November 4 November 5

Half-day Course

TV1. Megacity Project 1Seoul Transport Operation & Information Center, Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation

English08:30-12:50

Spanish13:30-17:50

English08:30-12:50

French13:30-17:50

English08:30-12:50

French13:30-17:50

40persons

TV2. Megacity Project 2Incheon Bridge, Incheon Tunnel

English08:30-12:20

Spanish13:00-18:30

English08:30-12:20

French13:00-18:30

English08:30-12:20

Spanish13:00-18:30

40persons

TV3. Megacity Project 3Sapaesan Tunnel

English08:30-12:00

Spanish13:30-17:00

English08:30-12:00

French13:30-17:00

English08:30-12:00

French13:30-17:00

40persons

TV4. Smart Highway Future-oriented CommunicationTraffic information center / Smart Highway Experience

English08:30-12:30

Spanish13:30-17:30

English08:30-12:30

French13:30-17:30

English08:30-12:30

Spanish13:30-17:30

20persons

TV5. Ceaseless Challenge, R&DExpressway & Transportation Research Institute, ICT Center

English08:30-13:20

Spanish13:30-18:20

English08:30-13:20

French13:30-18:20

English08:30-13:20

French13:30-18:20

40persons

TV6. New Waves for the Next GenerationSK T-um, Deokpyeong Eco Service Area

English08:30-13:30

Spanish13:30-18:30

English08:30-13:30

French13:30-18:30

English08:30-13:30

Spanish13:30-18:30

40persons

One D

a y Course

TV7. Challenges against Giant NatureGangnam Beltway, Seohae Grand Bridge, Hyundai Motor Company

English08:30-18:00

English 08:30-18:00

English08:30-18:00

40persons

TV8. Advancement in Transport Safety CultureMajang Premium Service Area, Traffic Safety Education Center

English08:00-18:10

English08:00-18:10

English08:00-18:10

40persons

Note : The visit programs above are subject to change.

Notice The Technical Visits are available only for full-registration participants. Tour reservation is due by September 25, 2015; however, some tours may be booked out earlier than planned if the

number of applicants exceeds the maximum.

Changes of your visit can be made until October 2, 2015. English is recommended as some languages may not be supported depending on the conditions of a visiting site. On-site reservation can be made if there are remaining seats available.

Confirmation A reservation confirmation will be sent via e-mail after September 25, 2015. You are highly recommended to visit the on-site registration desk at least one day before the event to get the final

version of program information (including departure time and place, tour schedule and etc.).

Cancellation policy Please notify the secretariat of your cancellation if you are not able to join the tours which you have reserved.

Until October 16, 2015 : Cancellation should be done from My Page on the website. From October 17, 2015 : Cancellation requests should be emailed to: [email protected].


TV 1 Megacity Project 1 Course : Coex - Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service - Seoul Metropolitan Facilities

Management Corporation - Coex

Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS)

The Seoul Transport Operation and Information Service (TOPIS) collects transport information from transport-related organizations including Comprehensive Transportation Information System, Bus Management System(BMS), Public Transportation Card System, Automated Enforcement System, Seoul Traffic Broadcasting System, National Police Agency and Korea Expressway Corporation. With the information collected, TOPIS comprehensively operates and manages the traffic conditions of Seoul. Furthermore, the organization addresses traffic issues and improves traffic conditions by easing congestions and responding to unexpected accidents. TOPIS also takes advantage of analysis on the integrated information to map out scientific public transportation policies.

Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation

The Seoul Metropolitan Facilities Management Corporation is running and managing 12 motor ways(total : length=173km), public parking lots, and other transportation facilities in the city. The corporation is aimed at helping citizens travel on the roads in a safe, clean, and convenient environment. To this end, the organization runs a prompt and coordinated system to cope with incidents and natural hazards such as flood and snowfall. Also, it conducts regular patrols on roads, and carries out the maintenance work on almost 139 transport facilities including bridges and tunnels. In addition, the corporation is taking the lead in keeping the traffic stream uninterrupted and making the road maintenance system advanced by employing an intelligent transportation management system that provides real-time traffic information.

TV 2 Megacity Project 2 Course : Coex - Incheon Bridge Maintenance Office, Memorial Hall - Incheon Tunnel - Coex

Incheon Bridge (Incheon Grand Bridge)

The Incheon Bridge, a 6-lane bridge crossing the sea, connects the Yeongjong Island where the Incheon International Airport is located and the Songdo International Business District, the main land of Incheon. The length between towers of the bridges. reaches 800m, the worlds 5th longest at the time of its completion. In addition, the bridge is recorded as the worlds 4th longest one with the total length of 18.38 km and is composed of various and special types of bridges. Furthermore, state-of-the-art architect technologies were mobilized for completing the bridge, so that the British weekly magazine praised the bridge as one of the Top Ten Architectural Wonders of the World. The bridge also set a remarkable record as shortening the construction period by 19 months thanks to the fast track method.

Incheon Tunnel

The Incheon Tunnel, an undersea tunnel, has become the first highway to adopt New Austrian Tunneling Method. It penetrates underneath the downtown of Incheon(the depth of the deepest area is 75m) through underneath the Incheon Northport(L=540m) and Hwasu dock(L=250m). In consideration of undersea tunnel characteristics, reinforcement methods of construction were utilized in building the bridge to improve the tunnels chloride and seawater attack resistance. The six-lane tunnel lengths 5,460km in total and has 3 major facilities: one unit of ventilation shaft (D=13m), two units of tunnel maintenance building, and three units of sump. In addition, the undersea tunnel has become the first to adopt a comprehensive safety management system that can detect abnormal conditions of the ground (movement and stress) and help to respond to them in advance.


TV 3 Megacity Project 3 Course : Coex - Sapaesan Tunnel - Coex

Sapaesan Tunnel

The Sapaesan Tunnel is the worlds longest and widest tunnel(the twin tunnel with 4 lanes, 4km long, 18.8m wide, and 10.6m high). The tunnel was scheduled to be constructed from June 2001 to July 2005; however, it was completed in December 2007 with two-year and two-month suspension. The delay in construction period was because of the strong opposition of environmental and religious organizations which raised concerns on environmental destruction.The Sapaesan Tunnel will be introduced as the successful story of a privately funded highway construction including long length tunnels on how to peacefully resolve conflicts with environmental and civil organizations that a national project can be confronted.

TV 4 Smart Highway Future-oriented Communication Course : Coex - Traffic information center/Smart Highway Experience Center Coex

Traffic Information Center (Korea Expressway Corporation)

Launched in July 1992, the Traffic information Center has been monitoring traffic conditions around the clock and running an advanced traffic management system in order to ease traffic congestion. In addition, the Center has implemented a special scheme to resolve traffic congestions during the peak time, national holidays, and vacation seasons. Moreover, the center is providing a real-time traffic information to include travel time by sections, optimal trajectory, and traffic condition of highways and expressways after analyzing multiple traffic information collected through the state-of-the-art transportation systems and vehicle detectors placed on highways across the nation. Drivers are able to check the traffic information through electric signboards, traffic broadcasting, and apps on smart phone.

Smart Highway Experience

The Smart Highway is one of the VC-10 (10 major R&D projects) that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has carried forward with the purpose of developing the world class technologies. The ultimate goal is to fuse technologies of the high-tech IT communication, automobile, and road in order to implement safe and convenient intelligence highway networks for the next generation. Currently, the technology of Smart Highway has been launched and operated for testing on the Kyeongbu Expressway. The system provides various services related to vehicle safety by utilizing the real-time automatic detection system and WAVE wireless communication technology. Moreover, you can get a first-hand experience of the next generation smart highway technology.The location of testing road : Seoul TG ~ Suwon IC on the Kyeongbu Expressway(11km)


TV 5 Ceaseless Challenge, R&D Course : Coex - Expressway & Transportation Research Institute - ICT Center - Coex

Expressway & Transportation Research Institute (Korea Expressway Corporation)

The Expressway & Transportation Research Institute was established in 1969 with the aim of researching on continuous changes in transportation culture and the state-of-the-art technologies in roads. Recently, the institute has been rising as the home to the most outstanding road transport technologies of Korea. The research institute has engaged in multiple activities: conducting the R&D in road construction and maintenance, managing intellectual properties in road technology, supporting technologies on the ground, and carrying out education specialized in road technology. In addition, the institute has run a government-approved testing center which deals with test, correction, and quality check in road sectors at the same time.

ICT Center (Korea Expressway Corporation)

The ICT Center was launched on 15 April 2014 and has functioned as ICT Control Tower. The center was designed to integrate and manage the internal and external information system operated by the Korea Expressway Corporation and to provide the public with high quality and highly-secured services. In addition, the Cyber Command Center is in operation to provide stabilized information service and to protect information safely. To this end, the command center is running the intrusion detection system of cyber attacks that makes immediate response possible. Meanwhile, the ICT center has strived to open public data, build a corporation system, and utilize big data in hopes to create new added-values by integrating information system and enhancing efficiency.

TV 6 New Waves for the Next Generation Course : Coex - SK T-um - Deokpyeong Eco Service Area - Coex

T-um

T-um is an ICT exhibition center in which visitors can get hands-on experiences of current and future services provided by SK Telecom, the most famous carrier in Korea. Especially, the services are designed based on the SK Telecoms core technology of ICT under development. All visitors to T-um are able to enjoy customized experiences while directly interacting with all contents within the center by holding testing devices called T.Key.

Deokpyeong Eco Service Area (Deokpyeong Ecoland)

The Deokpyeong Eco Service Area (Deokpyeong Ecoland) has become Koreas most outstanding rest area complex. In the rest area, travelers can take a rest in nature by strolling a fancy garden and wooden promenade, also can enjoy shopping in various shops in the mall and delicious foods in well-known restaurants. Moreover, as Koreas first theme park for pets Run KoKo is gaining popularity and becoming one of the most famous places, the rest area has become travelers must-visit destination not just a rest area where travelers just stop by on travelling. Hence, the Deokpyeong Eco Service Area was selected as one of the 30 most unique rest areas by Korea Expressway Corporation thanks to all new changes it has attempted.


TV 7 Challenges against Giant Nature Course : Coex - Gangnam Beltway - Lunch(Hangdarm Island Rest Area) - Seohae Grand Bridge -

Asan Plant of Hyundai Motor Company - Coex

Gangnam Beltway

The Gangnam Beltway links the nner-circular motor way to the Dongbu Highway with the total length of 34.8km(12.4km out of the total length was built on private fund). Once the beltway, a highway crossing the outskirt of Gangnam area, is fully completed, it is believed to improve traffic conditions between the west and the east of the city. Additionally, it will play a pivotal role in establishing citys coordinated road networks in connection with inner-circular motor way of Gangbuk. Furthermore, the beltway will also provide an effective solution in reducing social cost and dispersing traffics travelling a long distance in association with the Second Gyeongin Expressway, and Western Coast Expressway.

Seohae Grand Bridge

The Seohae Grand Bridge(the total length=7,310m), one of the magnificent bridges, rises and crosses above the extensive west sea of Korea. The grand bridge functions as the gate to the West Sea, the home to logistics and transportation in the South East Asia. The connection of the bridge has made it possible to reduce logistics cost and travelling time between Seoul and Mokpo. In terms of construction, the domestic fund and technology were leveraged to build the bridge, the combination of cable-stayed bridge(990m), FCM Bridge(500m), and PSM Bridge(5,820m). Also, the bridge has become the first to adopt SHBMS in Korea. Hence, the shape of the pylons of the bridge(height of 182m) were designed after the flag pole in traditional Korean temples, thus, it is enough to boast the traditional formative beauty of Korea.

Asan Plant of Hyundai Motor Company

The Hyundai Motor Company, one of the most outstanding companies in Korea, is recognized as the worlds 5th largest automobile manufacturer based on the sales in 2014. The Asan plant of the company is equipped with various state-of-the-art technologies such as unmanned carrying vehicles and robots developed by domestic technologies. As an eco-friendly plant, it has employed the roof of the plant building for photovoltaic power generation to reduce as many as 5,600 tons of CO2 every year. These days, the plant is capable of manufacturing one unit of vehicle for export(Grandeur, Sonata, and Aslan) in every 54 seconds, totally about 300,000 units a year. Additionally, the plant complex consists of process lines of press, automotive body, painting, assembly, engine, and materials. Of these lines, the program provides participants with opportunity to visit press and assembly lines.


TV 8 Advancement in Transport Safety Culture Course : Coex - Majang Premium Service Area - Lunch - Traffic Safety Education Center

(Transportation Safety Authority) - Coex

Majang Premium Service Area

Launched on 4 April 2013, the Majang Premium Service Area is the largest of its kind in Korea with the gross area of 27,490m2. The Majang premium service area has become the first to be approved as green service area in Korea as it was built by employing eco-friendly materials and photovoltaic generation facilities.

The Majang Premium Service Area provides various kinds of services and experiences to its visitors. Furthermore, the service area has Kids Park in which visitors with their children could enjoy precious and joyful moments while riding bumper cars and trains and jumping on trampolines. Especially, as the Majang rest area has become the first service area on expressway to adopt a large-scale mart, it is committed to enhancing convenience for visitors by enabling them to shop on travelling and the way back home.

Traffic Safety Education Center (Korea Transportation Safety Authority)

The Traffic Safety Education Center offers the experimental education on all sorts of conditions that could possibly happen on the roads in reality. The program includes 12 different types of outdoor driving course for: high-speed and normal-speed driving, breaking, risk avoiding, and basic, free, and control driving. For this technical visit, participants will engage in two programs, driving on hydroplaning and breaking on a straight and curved road (thus, this program is available only for those who hold an international drivers license).

Around the world, there are just five countries to have such an experimental education system on traffic safety: Korea, France, Australia, German, and Japan. Among them, Korea is the only one to provide measurement data along with the experimental facilities.

For more details regarding the Technical Visits, please visit the website or contact the secretariat via e-mail.E-mail : [email protected]


Accompanying Persons' ProgramThe KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015 has designed special tour programs for those who register for the Congress as an accompanying person. Through the diverse half-day and one-day tour programs, participants will take chances to feel and learn about 600 years of Seouls history and culture at first hand. If you would like to join the tours, you are required to register for the congress as an accompanying person, and complete the payment of the tour program. You may freely select and join any tours listed below.

Morning Tour: 09:00-13:00 | Afternoon Tour: 13:30-17:30 | Full-day Tour: 09:00-17:30

ProgramDate and Time Min. / Max.

Participants RemarkNovember 3 November 4 November 5

Half-day course

APP-1. Seouls past and present(Namsangol Hanok Village or Changdeokgung Palace, N Seoul Tower)

Morning Morning Morning 20/40

English guide provided

Afternoon Afternoon Afternoon 20/40

APP-2. Walking along Seoul Fortress Wall Trail 1(Seoul Fortress Wall Trail 1 - Naksan Course, Ihwa Art Village(Ihwadong Art Neighborhood))



APP-3. Walking along Seoul Fortress Wall Trail 2(Seoul Fortress Wall Trail 2 - Bugaksan Course)



APP-4. Buddhism tour for soul-searching(Bongeunsa - Temple Life)



APP-5. Royal Palace of Joseon Dynasty(Gyeongbokgung or Changdeokgung Palace, Insadong)



APP-6. Korean traditional life and culture 1(Korea Furniture Museum, Bukchon Hanok Village)



One-day course

APP-7. Korean traditional life and culture 2(Gyeongbokgung Palace, National Folk Museum of Korea, Bukchon Hanok Village)

N/A Full-day Full-day 20/40

English guide provided

Lunch Included

APP-8. Korean representative museums(National Museum of Korea, Kyungin Museum of Fine Art, Korea Furniture Museum)

Full-day Full-day Full-day 20/40

APP-9. Visiting UNESCO World Heritage Site(Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, Korean Folk Village)

Full-day Full-day Full-day 20/40

Note : The tour programs above are subject to change. / For more information, please visit the website.

Notice The Accompanying Persons Programs are available only for those who have registered as an accompanying person.

Tour reservation is due by September 25, 2015; however, some tour may be booked out earlier than planned if the number of applicants reaches 40, the maximum capacity.

You can freely select and participate in any tour programs. However, please make sure that there are no time conflicts among the tour programs which you have selected.

If the number of applicants fails to exceed the minimum, the program will be cancelled and all applicants will be notified of the cancellation individually.

Changes of your tours can be made until October 2, 2015.

On-site reservation can be made if there are remaining seats availabel.

Cancellation Policy Please notify the secretariat of your cancellation if you are not able to join the tours which you have reserved.

Until October 16, 2015 : Cancellation should be done from My Page on the website. From October 17, 2015 : Cancellation requests should be emailed to: [email protected].


Optional ToursThe KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015 has prepared two types of tour program, night and post-congress tours, for participants to feel, experience, and enjoy the unique culture and history of Korea. If you wish to join a program, please create your own account on the official website, and make a reservation for Optional Tour after logging on.

Program Night Tour: 18:00-22:00 | Post-congress Tour: 09:00-17:30 | Customized Tour: 09:00-17:30

Program Price(KRW)Min.

Participants

Date

RemarksNov 3(Tue)

Nov 4(Wed)

Nov 5(Thu)

Nov 6(Fri)

Nov 7(Sat)

Nov 8(Sun)

Night tour

NT-1. Moonlight Tour, Changdeokgung Palace (Changdeokgung night tour and dinner)

100,000 50

Tour guide in

English

NT-2. Han River Sunset Cruise(Touring and dinning on a cruise)

125,000 20

NT-3. Central Square Tour(Cheonggyecheon, Gwangjang market)

45,000 20

NT-4. Cultural Performance 1 - Nanta(Performance and Dinner)

120,000 20

NT-5. Cultural Performance 2 - Traditional Music Concert(Performance and Dinner)

120,000 20

NT-6. Cultural Performance 3 B-boy Show(Performance and Dinner)

120,000 20

Post-congress tour

PT-1. Peaceful Clean Zone, DMZ(DMZ, Demilitarized Zone)

100,000 20

Tour guide in

English

Meals and

accommodations

are included

PT-2. Millennium Kingdom, Gyeongju(2days and 1night in Gyeongju)

400,000 20

PT-3. UNESCO World Natural Heritage, Jeju(3days and 2nights in Jeju)

800,000 20

PT-4. UNESCO World Heritage, Andong(2days and 1night in Andong)

400,000 20

PT-5. Koreas Seonbi Culture, Jeonju(2days and 1night in Jeonju)

400,000 20

Customized tour

PRI. Private course (Including vehicle, guide and driver)

300,000 3

Entrance fees

and other

expenses are to

be paid on-site

Note : The programs above are subject to change. For more information, please visit the website.


Notice

Advance reservations and payment are required for all programs.

Any tour reservation must be made by October 16, 2015. The reservation will be confirmed after full payment is received.

All programs are on a first-come, first-served basis.

English speaking tour guides will be arranged for all programs. Other language services may or may not be provided depending on the number of participants.

If you would like to change your tour program, please cancel the tour you reserved first and make a new reservation. Regarding the cancellation, the Cancellation & Refund Policy will be applied.

When the number of applicants fails to reach the minimum, the program will be cancelled and all applicants will be notified individually. The submitted fee will be refunded. The amount of the refund may not be the same as informed depending on exchange rates and transaction fees occurring between banks or nations.

Reservation can be made at the on-site tour desk if there are remaining seats available.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Any requests for changes or cancellation must be made in writing via e-mail or fax to the travel agency.

All dates and times are based on Korean standard time. (GMT+9hours)

Based on the Cancellation & Refund Policy, the refund will be processed after the date of the relevant tour, and the cancellation fee will be deducted from the amount of the money given back.

Cancellation requested 7 days prior to the beginning of your program : 10% of Total Tour Cost Cancellation requested 3-6 days prior to the beginning of your program : 30% of Total Tour Cost Cancellation requested 1-2 days prior to the beginning of your program or No-show : 100% of Total Tour Cost

Note : No-show Failure to travel without prior notification. In this case, the entire cost of reservation is non-refundable.

If you would like to reserve the optional tour, please visit the website or contact the secretariat via e-mail.E-mail : [email protected]


Congress RegistrationOnline registration is available through the official website (http://www.piarcseoul2015.org) from February 2015.Participants are advised to register in advance (by August 31, 2015) to receive the Early Bird Registration discount.

Registration Fee

Registration TypeEarly Bird Rate Standard Rate

Member2) Non-member Member2) Non-member

Full

Registration EUR 750 EUR 850 EUR 900 EUR 1000

Registration(low income economies)1)

EUR 500 EUR 600 EUR 500 EUR 600

ReducedStatutory Fee3)

EUR 450 EUR 450

Exempted Registration Fee4)

Free Free

Invited Speaker EUR 400 EUR 400

Daily

Invited Speaker(on the day of presentation only)

Free Free

One Day5) EUR 250 EUR 350 EUR 250 EUR 350

Two Days5) EUR 500 EUR 700 EUR 500 EUR 700

Student6) EUR 250

Accompanying Person(s) EUR 300 EUR 350

Gala Dinner EUR 100 EUR 100

Note : All dates are based on Korean Standard Time (GMT +9)

1) Low income economies specified by the World Bank in 2015

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kenya, Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tajikistan, United Republic of Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe

* Reference: http://databank.worldbank.org

2) PIARC Member: For PIARC Members who have paid their membership fees over the last 3 years. For further information on PIARC Member fee, contact the PIARC General Secretariat in Paris (HYPERLINK "mailto:[email protected]" [email protected]).

3) Reduced Statutory Fee: The KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) generates special codes for Reduced Statutory Fee. The code is sent to each eligible participant by the PIARC General Secretariat in Paris. Each code can only be used once.

4) Exempted Registration Fee: The KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) generates codes for Registration Fee exemption. The codes are provided only for PIARC honorary members, five delegates per member government, one delegate per regional authority, chairs & secretaries of TCs, staff members and invited organizations. The code is sent to each eligible participant by the PIARC General Secretariat in Paris. Each code can only be used once.

5) Daily Registration: (except for speakers) is available from the second day of the Congress. (Date selection: November 3 to 6, 2015.)

6) Student: (undergraduate and graduate students) are required to submit a valid student ID and proof of enrollment (in English) to verify their status. The documents for verification can be submitted in the file format through the official website (my page), e-mail (registration@piarcseoul2015), or fax (+82-2-6944-8306).

Notice On-line registration or registration with this form will be possible until September 30, 2015. After that date, registration

will only be available onsite at the registration desk in Coex convention center, Seoul.

Only registrations with the appropriate payment can be honored. To be qualified for the early-bird rate, the payment must be made by August 31, 2015.

A confirmation letter (including registration number) will be sent out within two weeks via e-mail up on receipt of your registration form and full payment.


Registration Benefits

Category Full RegistrationDaily

Registration StudentAccompanying

Person

Congress All Sessionsselected date only

-

Event

Opening/Closing Session

-

Welcome Reception

Coffee Breaks (excluding lunch)

Exhibition

Gala Dinner - - -

Congress kit

Congress Guide -

Proceedings (CD) - - -

Exhibition Guide - - -

Congress Bag - - -

Tours

Technical Visit Programs

- - -

Accompanying Persons Programs

- - -

Cancellation and Refund Policy Cancellation must be notified in writing via e-mail ([email protected]) to the Secretariat.

All refunds will be made one month after the Congress for administrative reasons. All bank service charges will be deducted from the amount of the refund.

By June 30, 2015 : EUR 50 will be charged as administration fee From July 1 to August 31, 2015 : 50% of the paid amount will be refunded From September 1, 2015 : None of the paid amount will be refunded

For more details regarding the registration, please visit the website or contact the secretariat via e-mail.E-mail : [email protected]


AccommodationThe KOC (Korea Organizing Committee) is pleased to offer a hotel reservation service for all participants of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015. Official hotels listed below are selected in a careful consideration of several factors; particularly security, moderate prices, convenient traffic conditions, etc. All participants are provided with special rates that have been arranged by KOC. Hotel reservation deadline is September 25, 2015. For detailed information, please visit the website.

No. Hotel Name RoomGradeRoom Rate (KRW) / Night / Room

BreakfastSingle Double / Twin

5 Star Hotels

Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas

Deluxe 363,000 399,300 36,300

Junior Suite 399,300 435,600

InterContinental Seoul COEX

Superior 350,900 387,20036,300

Elite 375,100 411,400

Club Superior 435,600 471,900 Included

Oakwood Premier

Studio Superior 314,600 314,600

29,0401 Bed room Superior

363,000 363,000

Renaissance Seoul Deluxe 278,300 278,300 18,150

Imperial Palace Superior 278,300 278,300 41,140

Lotte World Hotel Deluxe 290,400 290,400 36,300

Novotel Ambassador Standard 231,000 231,000 27,500

4 Star Hotels

Mercure Seoul Ambassador Gangnam

Standard 199,650 199,650 27,500

Ramada Hotel Superior 193,600 193,600 20,570

Riviera Hotel Superior 193,600 193,600 22,990

Prima Hotel Double 186,340 186,340(Double only)

19,360

Ellui Hotel Double/Twin 139,150 139,150 18,150

Best Western Premier Gangnam

Standard 165,000 165,000 24,200

Hotel Pagoda Double/Twin 110,000 110,000 14,300

Shilla StayStandard 176,000 176,000 25,300

Deluxe 187,000 187,000 25,300

3 Star Hotels

Ibis Ambassador Double 181,500 181,500 19,800

Aloft Seoul Gangnam Standard 187,000 187,000 19,800

Residence

Artnouveau City Hotel (Yeoksam)

Crystal 152,000 163,000 Included

Eastern I Double 110,000 121,000 Included

Hotel The DesignersDeluxe 100,000 100,000

15,000Suite 135,000 135,000

Seoul Residence Studio 130,000 141,000 Included

Urban Place Gangnam Standard 95,000 100,000 13,000

Note : Check-in: 15:00, Check-out: 12:00 | 10% Service charge & 10% VAT included.


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1.GRAND INTERCONTINENTAL SEOUL PARNAS 592m2. INTERCONTINENTAL SEOUL COEX 537m3. Oakwood Premier Coex Center 423m4. Renaissance Seoul Hotel 3.58km5. Imperial Palace Seoul 3.05km6. Lotte Hotel World 4.34km7. Novotel Ambassador Gangnam 4.14km

A number in bracket is a bus stop serial number

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Subway

Hotel Coex

Coex Hotel

Bus Stop

16. IBIS AMBASSADOR GANGNAM 1.70km17. ALOFT SEOUL GANGNAM 2.12km 18. Yeoksam Artnouveau City 2.47km19. Hotel Eastern I 4.83km20. Hotel The Designers 1.46km21. Seoul Residence 2.20km22. Urban Place Gangnam 5.13km COEX

"Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, "InterContinental Seoul Coex.- The room will be guaranteed by the given credit card information and room rates will be charged by the hotel when you check-out,

receipt will be issued accordingly.

- Confirmation letter will be sent within a week from the day you make reservation.

The Other Hotels- One-night room rate will be charged to the given credit card information (by Kims Travel Service Co., Ltd.) within one week from the

day you make your reservation.- Receipt will be issued by the Housing Bureau upon your request.- Confirmation letter will be sent when the deposit is made.

Notice Hotel Reservation Deadline: September 25, 2015. No request can be guaranteed after the deadline. The rate only covers room and taxes; other expenses such as breakfast (unless otherwise stated) mini-bar, laundry service and

etc. will incur and must be paid to the hotel when checking out.

Valid credit card information is required to confirm the reservations. If you do not have any credit card, you must remit at least one night deposit to Housing Bureau within one week from the

day you make your reservation and the remaining balance should be paid by the end of September, 2015.

Online reservation for the accommodations is available via website.If you have any trouble to make a reservation, please contact the housing bureau via e-mail.E-mail : [email protected]

Cancellation and Refund Policy Any change or cancellation requests must be made by e-mail or fax to the Housing Bureau. All dates are based on Korean standard time (GMT+9hours). Refund will be made after the Congress due to administrative reasons and bank service charges will be deducted from

the refund amount.

Cancellation policy for group booking will be informed through an invoice.

By September 25, 2015 : No penalty From September 26 to October 7, 2015 : One-night deposit will be charged as penalty From October 8, 2015 or No-Show or Early Departure : No refund and full payment will be charged as penalty

Bank transfer Bank/Branch: Woori Bank / Maebong Br.

- Account No.: 519768-11-001774 - Beneficiary: Kim's Travel Service Co., Ltd- SWIFT Code: CZNBKRSEXXX - Details of Payment: Participants Name, WRC 2015 - Bank Address: Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea, 135-272

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Embracing both tradition and the present, nature and the latest technology, Seoul is now reaching beyond Asia to become a global city.

Seoul, the Capital of KoreaSeoul the capital city is crossed by the Han River and surrounded by high mountains. The city has its long history and tradition, as well as the latest technology. All these features make it a unique city in the world. Seoul first became the capital of Koreans in 18 BC; since then the name of the city changed several times, and now Seoul has become its official name.

Seoul, the Icon of Korean CultureSeoul is a city of variation. It has numerous museums, which contain countless artifacts, and performance centers. One can experience various traditional cultures through well conserved areas, festive dances and palace foods to feel like the king of Joseon, the dynasty of the morning calm. In addition, there is a wide range of modern and fusion cultures and global performances. Seoul is filled with cultural spaces in countless parts of the city.

Easy and Convenient Seoul Tour Information

Visit Seoul Websitewww.visitseoul.net Seoul city government-run official Seoul tour information portal, the Visit Seoul website offers information about major tourist attractions and accommodations in Seoul, as well as recommended themed tours. You can make reservations for walking tours, performances, and even movies. Use your smartphone for convenient access to the website (http://m.visitseoul.net) at anytime, anywhere.

iTourSeoul AppAn application for accessing Seoul tour information made for easy and convenient use during your stay in Seoul, it provides real-time information about nearby tourist attractions and public transportation all based on the current location of the user. The app supports Korean, English, Japanese, and both simplified and traditional Chinese.

Host City, Seoul


General Information

Travel InformationClimateSeoul has four distinctive seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. The climate in Seoul in early November ranges approximately between 6.0~15.6(42.8~60.08) degrees.

Currency Exchange and TaxesCurrency - The unit of Korean the currency is the Won (). Coin denominations are 10, 50, 100 and 500. Banknotes are 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000. The exchange rate is approximately US $1 to KR 1,083 (EUR 1 to KR 1,217) as of January 2015.

Public TransportationPublic transportation in Seoul is remarkably efficient and inexpensive. The subway with nine lines and local buses cover the entire area of Seoul. Taking a bus or the subway to a local destination costs less than 2 USD. Taxis are widely available on the street or can be requested by phone.

Useful Websites Information about Seoul : english.seoul.go.kr Korea Tourism Organization : www.tour2korea.com Korea Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport : english.mltm.go.kr/intro.do Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs : www.mofa.go.kr/ENG

Visa InformationAll participants needing to apply for a visa will be provided with an invitation letter when registering and ticking the appropriate box. For information on visa exemption and visa application should refer to the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea at : www.mofa.go.kr/ENG


25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015

TransportationIncheon Airport has been named the worlds best airport for eight years running, and its only one hour bus ride away from Coex. Airport buses and limousines run directly from the Coex CALT City Airport Terminal every ten minutes, and guests are able to check-in their bags right here on-site.

From Incheon International AirportThe Incheon International Airport connects approximately180 cities in about 60 nations all over the world and accommodates around 410,000 times of flight operations a year. The airport is equipped with the worlds best high-tech facilities including the world class security and safety management system and civil aviation safety facilities.

www.airport.kr/eng

Seoulbus Limousine Bus (No.6006)

Travel Time Approximately 65-80 minutes (70km)

Single Fare 10,000 KRW (Adult)/ 8,000 KRW (Child, 6-12years)

Airport Bus Stop Incheon International Airport (1F) 5A, 11B

Where to Buy Tickets Seoulbus Limousine Bus Stop

Telephone +82-2-577-1343,5

CALT Limousine Bus (City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea)


Single Fare 15,000 KRW (Adult)/ 7,500 KRW (Child, 6-12 years)

Airport Bus Stop Incheon International Airport (1F) East Platform 4A , West Platform 10B

Where to Buy Tickets CALT Limousine Bus Stop

Telephone +82-2-551-0790, 2

KAL Limousine Bus


Single Fare 16,000 KRW (Adult)/ 10,000 KRW (Child, 6-12 years)

Airport Bus Stop Incheon International Airport (1F) 4B, 11A

Where to Buy TicketsIncheon International Airport KAL Limousine Counter No. 22, KAL Limousine Bus Stops

Telephone +82-2-2667-038

Via Taxi

Time to destination Approximately 60 minutes

Single fareRegular Taxi 60,000 KRW (approximate fare) Luxury Taxi 90,000 KRW (approximate fare)

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Han River

Gangdong-gu

Yangcheon-gu Yeongdeungpo-gu

Dongjak-gu

Gwanak-guGeumcheon-gu

Guro-gu

Gangbuk-gu

Dobong-gu

Nowon-gu

Gangnam-gu

Songpa-gu

Seocho-gu

Yongsan-gu

Jongno-gu

Mapo-guJung-gu

Seodaemun-gu

Dongdaemun-gu

Seongbuk-gu

Seongdong-gu

Jungnang-gu

Eunpyeong-gu

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Gimpo Airport

From Gimpo International AirportThe Gimpo International Airport, located in seoul, connects 6 neighboring cities including Tokyo, Shanghai, Osaka, Nagoya, Beijing, and Taipei. Upon arriving at the airport, you could easily and quickly get to the venue for the congress.

www.airport.co.kr/mbs/gimpoeng

CALT Limousine Bus (City Airport, Logis & Travel, Korea)


Single Fare 7,000 KRW (Adult)/ 4,000 KRW (Child)

Airport Bus Stop Gimpo Airport (1F) * International Arrivals: Platform 6

Where to Buy Tickets CALT Limousine Bus Stops

Telephone +82-2-551-0790,2

Via Taxi

Time to destination Approximately 50 minutes

Single fareRegular Taxi 40,000 KRW (approximate fare) Luxury Taxi 80,000 KRW (approximate fare)

By Subway

Coming from Samseong StationFrom Samseong subway station, use exit five or six which connect directly to Coex Mall. Follow the signs for the Coex exhibition halls which will lead to you to the first floor of the center.

Coming from Cheongdam StationTake exit two of Cheongdam subway station and walk straight for about 10 minutes. You will pass Bongeun Temple on your right and soon after that you will see the Coex Center also on your right side. You can turn right before Coex and enter through the North Gate, or keep walking straight along the side of the center to enter using the East Gate.

Information on International Taxi Service The International Taxi is Seouls official taxi service only for foreigners. Drivers of the service are able to communicate in English and will provide a safe and comfortable ride to your destination.

Advance reservations are needed. You can get more details on the website at:

www.intltaxi.co.kr/en


Key Dates

Please refer to the main schedule below if you wish to take part in the 25th World Road Congress in Seoul 2015. For more details please visit the website (www.piarcseoul2015.org).

2015

February Opening of early bird registration

February 28 Deadline for full text submission of individual papers

March 31 Deadline for early bird exhibition registration

May 31 Deadline for standard exhibition registration

August 31 Deadline for early bird registration

September 25 Closure of on-line registration

November 2 - 6 25th World Road Congress Seoul


Contact

For details on the registration, exhibition, support and sponsorship, tours and other relevant information about the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015, please visit the website (www.piarcseoul2015.org) or send an email listed below.

Information Jenny JEON +82 2 3490 1085 [email protected]

Registration Sujin OH +82 70 4814 2955 [email protected]

Exhibition Hongseok SHIN +82 70 4814 2962 [email protected]

Technical Visits Alice OH +82 70 4814 2958 [email protected]

Tour Korea Dream Tour +82 70 4694 2231 [email protected]

Accommodation Kims Travel +82 2 570 3565 [email protected]

Sponsorship Jongyoon LEE +82 2 3490 1051 [email protected]


The Korea Organizing Committee of the 25th World Road Congress Seoul 2015Address : 805, DaewangPangyoro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, KOREA (461-703)

Tel : +82-3490-1085 / Fax : +82-2-3490-1099

www.piarcseoul2015.org

circ 2 seoul 2015

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