Directions in South Korea

Almost all international flights land at the Seoul/Incheon airport.

The most convenient way of traveling from the airport to Pohang is to take the train. There is a frequent train from the airport to Seoul station (both regular commuter "all-stop" train, about 1 hour, and an express train, about 45 minutes). No reservation is needed or possible. Pohang is located at approximately 270 km from the city of Seoul and it is well connected via the high speed train KTX, which takes 2.5 hrs from Seoul to Pohang Train Station. Usually a reservation is not needed, not even on Sunday which is a busy day, but on special occasions the KTX trains might get full. So if you want to play safe you should book a ticket beforehand, see https://www.letskorail.com/

There are also flights connecting Pohang Airport with Gimpo Airport in Seoul. The "all-stop" train from Incheon airport stops also at the Gimpo airport. Pohang Airport is located approximately 9 km outside the city center.

Directions in Pohang

All participants will be accommodated either at the POSCO International Center at the Campus, or at the Yeongildae hotel close to the campus. You can reach the hotels from either Pohang Airport or Pohang Train Station using a taxi in 15-30 min. Prices for taxi for this distance is around 10 USD. (Note: To use a taxi it may be required to show the driver the address in Korean, or alternatively to show the instructions in this pdf file.) Please also see the rough maps below.

Directions for lunch:

Lunches will take place in the Wisdom cafeteria, 2nd floot of Jigok center, downhill from the Posco International center by the pond. Please see the map below.

Covid and Visa information

You may need a visa to South Korea, for further information, please refer to the Korea Immigration Service website Korea Immigration Service . In most cases you may only need to ask online for the K-ETA permit to enter to South Korea. Check nationality eligibility in the following link: K-ETA

Currently there are no special requirements for overseas travellers arriving to South Korea regarding the current COVID-19 Pandemic. There will be only a temperature screening and a health status questionnaire needs to be filled at the arrival in Incheon airport. Wearing a mask is required on flights departing from and arriving at Korea, as well in transportation and indoor spaces in Korea.

For convenience visitors can input their information and get the Q-code before departure in the following link: Q-Code. This may save time during the entry process at Incheon airport.

Please contact the organizers if you need an Invitation Letter.