The 54th Annual Scientific Congress of
Korean Association of Orthodontists will take place at the COEX convention
&
exhibition center, an award-winning facility equipped with state-of-the-art
presentation facilities. Its location within the Korea World Trade Center
Complex will allow you to access the subway system, the city air terminal,
hotels, and shopping centers without ever having to leave the Complex,
thanks to
its underground network.
Implemented on 4 floors above ground and 4 levels under ground, it has the
capacity to hold 10,000 persons in the Pacific and Atlantic Halls, 7,000
persons
in the Indian and Convention Halls, 1,000 in the Auditorium, and 1,800 in
the
Grand Ballroom. All rooms at COEX, including the 60 meeting rooms, are fully
equipped with a simultaneous interpretation system for 16 languages as well
as
high-tech A/V system.
COEX was ranked among the world's top 10 convention centers in the year 2000 and received
the
Annual Global Achievement Award from the Association Meetings under the category of
International Convention & Exhibition Centers. Also, COEX is one of the only 6
convention
venues in the world that the World Trade Centers Association officially rated with the top
Silver Level.
High quality food & beverage services are provided by the renowned Westin Chosun Hotel's
catering department. Also, numerous restaurants and food courts can be found in the basement
level at the COEX Mall. For more information, please visit the COEX website: http://www.coex.co.kr/eng/
COEX Mall
The COEX Mall is an innovative entertainment complex that includes an aquarium, theaters, a
Kimchi museum, a huge international bookstore, a variety of restaurants and food courts, and
a
myriad of retail stores to provide you with an exciting shopping experience. There is also
an
outdoor stage in the courtyard where various artistic and cultural performances can be
enjoyed.
For more information, please visit their website: http://www.coex.co.kr/eng/
Luxurious Hotels
The Grand InterContinental Seoul, COEX InterContinental Seoul, Oakwood Premier COEX Center,
and
Park Hyatt Seoul provide comfort and also elegance with the convenience of being located
inside
the complex or right in front of it.
City Air Terminal
This modern air terminal acts like an additional terminal of the Inchoen International
Airport
and Gimpo Domestic Airport, but located right in the city. It enables passengers to do
ticketing, check luggage, and complete customs, all from the COEX complex in the city
without
having to deal with the long queues and hassles of the airport. It also brings together
traveling agencies and the immigration office along with reduced airport fees to provide
passengers with the ultimate convenience for air travel. The service is currently limited to
Korean Air, Asiana departures, and a few other specific flights. This service is available
5:20
~ 18:30, and you must check-in at least 3 hours 30 minutes before your flight.