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For participants arriving at Incheon International Airport
Those arriving at Incheon International Airport are requested to go through immigration and customs clearance at the arriving terminal. Check in for a domestic flight on the second floor. Passengers are to receive their boarding passes and board the domestic flight on the third floor (departure level) of Incheon International Airport for Jeju Island.
For departure schedule, please contact airlines for detailed information or changes regarding flight schedules ( http://www.airport.kr/eng/ ).
For participants arriving at Jeju International Airport
If you depart from Bangkok, Beijing, Fukuoka, Hong Kong, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Shanghai, Shenyang, Tokyo or Taipei , you can take direct flight to Jeju International airport. You can find the flight schedule to Jeju International Airport here.
Hyatt Regency Jeju is about 50 minutes from Jeju International Airport by car. The most convenient way to get to the hotel is by taxi.
The Airport Limousine Bus (no. 600) will be waiting at the airport's exit at all times during its operating hours from 6.20 am to 10.10 pm. The bus will leave the airport at 15-minute intervals, and will take around 60 minutes to reach the hotel's main entrance. The price is KW3,900 per person.
Language
The Korean language is spoken primarily and officially in Korea. However, English is also widely spoken.
Climate
The island is on the border of moderate and subtropical zones with four distinctive seasons of spring, summer, autumn and winter. Jeju's average temperature in April is between 10°C and 20°C. Long-sleeved clothes and jackets are recommended for April as the weather is generally cool.
Currency
Korean Won (KRW, ? )
US$1 is about KRW1,053 (as of July 2011 - exchange rate from XE).
Major Credit and Charge Cards
VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club are widely accepted in most restaurants, hotels and major shopping complexes.
Local Time
Standard Korean Time is 9 hours ahead of GMT (GMT +9).
Electricity
The standard voltage in Korea is 220 volts.
The outlet has two round holes and is the same type as those used in France, Germany, Austria, Greece, Turkey and many other countries.
Tipping
Tipping is not a traditional Korean custom. A 10% service charge is added to your bill at all tourist hotels, so tipping is not expected. It is not necessary to tip a taxi driver unless he assists you with luggage or provides an extra service.
Passport and VISA
Foreigners wishing to visit the Republic of Korea should obtain a valid passport. Visitors with confirmed return tickets can stay for 30 days without visas. However, visitors from some countries should obtain an entry visa before coming to Korea. When uncertain as to the requirement for entry visa to Korea, please contact the Korean embassy or consulate as early as possible.
Internet
Internet service is offered in public places such as airports, train stations and bus terminals in Korea.
Banks
Weekdays: 09:00 – 16:00 hrs
Weekends and national holidays: Closed
Government Offices and Organisations
Weekdays: 09:00 – 18:00
Weekends and national holidays: Closed
Post Offices
Weekdays: 09:00 – 18:00 hrs
Saturdays: 09:00 – 13:00 hrs
Sundays and national holidays: Closed
Department Stores
10:30 – 20:00 hrs
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