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World Trade Center Seoul (WTC Seoul)
Parking Information Available (capacity- 5,000+ vehicles)
Directions Subway line 2, Samseong Station
Major Facilities Sculpture Garden


Spread over a 50-acre complex, the various buildings of World Trade Center Seoul (WTC Seoul) offer many resources for tourism, transportation, trade, and international business, and form the backbone of Gangnam-gu's international exposure. Easy transportation to and from the WTC Seoul and downtown and other parts of Seoul, other parts of Gangnam-gu, Gimpo International Airport, and many hotels via bus, subway, or car make it a convenient location for holding conventions and important meetings.

The site was chosen for the 3rd General Meeting of ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) in 2000. Over 5,000 representatives came from more than 25 countries to discuss issues international diplomacy and cooperative relations between the nations of Europe and Asia
Major facilities include


Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) The COEX facilities have over 46,000 sq. meters of exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and office space. Its state-of-the-art facilities can handle all types of international exhibitions, banquets, and trade shows. Web page: http://www.coex.co.kr

World Trade Center Seoul (WTC Seoul) Home of the Korea International Trade Association, the WTC Seoul contains numerous businesses and organizations dedicated to international trade and business. Most are related to trade, finance, insurance, customs, and immigration. The building contains a computerized library and a Trade Service Center offering consulting on trade-related issues


Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) The Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT) was founded in 1985 and offers almost all of the service of a full-scale airport. Customers can buy tickets, check-in their baggage for their flights, and complete departure procedures without dealing with the long lines at the airport.


Passengers who purchase their Passenger Service Charge (PSC) coupons at the KCAT receive a 30% discount. Limousine buses between the KCAT and Incheon International Airport, Gimpo Airport are fast, convenient, and economical. Airport fees up to 30% discount available.


Korea City Air Terminal (KCAT)
Parking Information Available (capacity- 462 vehicles)
Directions Subway line 2, Samseong Station, exit #5 or #6
Homepage http://www.kcat.co.kr
Major Facilities Under ground 1 floor: shopping arcade
Under ground 2~4 floors: parking
Above ground 1 floor: boarding process, airline ticket offices, customs, Military Affairs Office, travel agency, bank
Above ground 2 floor: limousine bus ticket office, limousine bus arrival place, Immigration Office, checkroom, money exchange booth, post office
Above ground 3 floor: Convention Center
Above ground 4~7 floors: offices
Tel 551-0077

Hotels
The Grand Inter-Continental Hotel and COEX Inter-Continental Hotels are both located within the WTCS complex

Seoul Trade Exhibition Center (SETEC)
Directions Subway line 3, Hangnyeoul Station
Homepage http://www.setec.or.kr
Major Facilities exhibition halls, seminar rooms, business center

The Seoul Trade Exhibition Center (SETEC) is operated by the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA), with support from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy and the Seoul Government. Located in Daechi-dong, the Center has 3 main exhibition halls, 2 outdoors exhibition areas, a seminar room, buyer service center, and business center- over 10,000 sq. meters of exhibition area.

Directly in front of Hangnyeoul Subway Station (line 3) and along several bus routes, the Center provides easy access to public transportation users. Two parking lots provide ample parking for exhibitors and attendees

Hotels
Major hotels in the area have exhibition and meeting rooms. (Please see the Hotel list of major hotels in Gangnam-gu.)