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Come and join Creative Commons in Seoul, South Korea from 14-17 October, for our Global Summit 2015.
 
Come and join Creative Commons in Seoul, South Korea from 14-17 October, for our Global Summit 2015.
  
http://summit.creativecommons.org
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*http://summit.creativecommons.org
http://summit.cckorea.org
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*http://summit.cckorea.org
  
 
==Date==
 
==Date==
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==Directions between venues==
 
==Directions between venues==
 
# Airport > Hotel Ibis Style Myeongdong
 
# Airport > Hotel Ibis Style Myeongdong
#: By airport limousine (remommended): Take the limousine bus No. 6015 at exit 5B or 12A. The Hotel is located 3 min. walk from exit gate No.10 of Myeongdong station. It is about 61.90 km / 38.46 mi from Incheon Airport to the hotel. It takes about 70 min., coasts 10 000 KRW.
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#: By airport limousine (recommended): Take the limousine bus No. 6015 at exit 5B or 12A. The Hotel is located 3 min. walk from exit gate No.10 of Myeongdong station. It is about 61.90 km / 38.46 mi from Incheon Airport to the hotel. It takes about 70 min., coasts 10 000 KRW.
 
#: By Airport Railroad and subway: Reach the Airport Railroad station on B1 or 2nd floor of Transport Center, take off at Seoul Station. Until here it takes 43 min.(express) / 56 min.(all-stop) Transfer to subway Line Nr. 4 at Seoul Station, direction to Danggogae, get off at Myeongdong Station(Exit 10). This alternative takes about 70 min.
 
#: By Airport Railroad and subway: Reach the Airport Railroad station on B1 or 2nd floor of Transport Center, take off at Seoul Station. Until here it takes 43 min.(express) / 56 min.(all-stop) Transfer to subway Line Nr. 4 at Seoul Station, direction to Danggogae, get off at Myeongdong Station(Exit 10). This alternative takes about 70 min.
  
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# National Museum of Korea > SAI
 
# National Museum of Korea > SAI
#: From National Museum of Korea, get on the subway Line 1 to Wangsimni and transfer to Line 2 towards Seongsu. SAI is 700m away from Exit 2, 10 min. of walk. SAI is located ijn the middle of two subway satations Seongsu and Konkuk Univ.(both Line 2), you can walk from one of these two stations.
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#: From National Museum of Korea, get on the subway Line 1 to Wangsimni and transfer to Line 2 towards Seongsu. SAI is 700m away from Exit 2, 10 min. of walk. SAI is located in the middle of two subway stations Seongsu and Konkuk Univ.(both Line 2), you can walk from one of these two stations.
  
 
==Getting around Seoul==
 
==Getting around Seoul==
  
 
Webzines:
 
Webzines:
Groove Korea (http://groovekorea.com/)
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* Groove Korea (http://groovekorea.com/): Food, art, travel, sports, etc.
- Food, art, travel, sports, etc.
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* Seoulistic (http://seoulistic.com/): Travel and culture
 
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* Chincha (http://chincha.co.uk/): Run by British people talking about hip culture in Korea
Seoulistic (http://seoulistic.com/)
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* Official Korea Tourism Organization (http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto): General infos, attractions, accommodations, culture, food, shopping, etc.
- Travel and culture
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* Life-Information of Seoul Metropolitan Government (http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/): Transportation, travel, culture, etc.
 
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* Tri-food.com / celerbrating Korean food (http://www.trifood.com/food.asp): Food, drinks
Chincha (http://chincha.co.uk/)
 
- Run by British people talking about hip culture in Korea
 
 
 
Official Korea Tourism Organization (http://english.visitkorea.or.kr/enu/index.kto)
 
- General infos, attractions, accommodations, culture, food, shopping, etc.
 
 
 
Life-Information of Seoul Metropolitan Government (http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/)
 
- Transportation, travel, culture, etc.
 
 
 
Tri-food.com / celerbrating Korean food (http://www.trifood.com/food.asp)
 
- Food, drinks
 
  
 
Blogs:
 
Blogs:
Eat Your Kimchi (http://www.eatyourkimchi.com/)
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* Eat Your Kimchi (http://www.eatyourkimchi.com/): One of the most well-known blog run by an English-native (Canadian) living in Korea. Language maybe NSFW.
- One of the most well-known blog run by an English-native (Canadian) living in Korea. Language maybe NSFW.
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* The Marmot's Hole (http://www.rjkoehler.com/): News blogger
 
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* Seoul Eats (http://www.seouleats.com/): Food and stories behind
The Marmot's Hole (http://www.rjkoehler.com/)
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* Seoul City Tour (http://www.seoulcitytour.net): Seoul city tour guide
- News blogger
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* Korean Englishman (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-p3lQIqmhh7gHpyaOmOiQ): youtube videos of an Englishman introducing Korean culture
 
 
Seoul Eats (http://www.seouleats.com/)
 
- Food and stories behind
 
 
 
Seoul City Tour (http://www.seoulcitytour.net)
 
- Seoul city tour guide
 
 
 
Korean Englishman (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg-p3lQIqmhh7gHpyaOmOiQ)
 
- youtube videos of an Englishman introducing Korean culture
 
 
 
App:
 
Seoul Mate (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sisfgroupd.seoulmappedia)
 
- This just came out. Made by my friend Abid Hassan. Aims for the ultimate guide for newbies to Korea.
 
 
 
Waze (https://www.waze.com/)
 
- Waze relatively provides accurate traffic service info in English. This was also introduced in the last CfA summit we met.
 
- For public transportaion, Koreans use Naver Map or SeoulBus & Subway Navigation (지하철 내비게이션) the most, but I am not sure about they provide their service in English. For English, you can see also Infos from Seoul Metropolitan Government (http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/transportation-information/public-transportation/1-bus/)
 
 
 
 
 
i Tour Seoul
 
(https://itunes.apple.com/kr/app/i-tour-seoul/id360156429?mt=8
 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sto.android.client.itourseoul&hl=ko)
 
- The official travel guide app of the Seoul Metropolitan Government
 
 
 
  
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Apps:
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* Seoul Mate (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sisfgroupd.seoulmappedia): This just came out. Made by my friend Abid Hassan. Aims for the ultimate guide for newbies to Korea.
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* Waze (https://www.waze.com/): Waze relatively provides accurate traffic service info in English. This was also introduced in the last CfA summit we met. For public transportaion, Koreans use Naver Map or SeoulBus & Subway Navigation (지하철 내비게이션) the most, but I am not sure about they provide their service in English. For English, you can see also Infos from Seoul Metropolitan Government (http://english.seoul.go.kr/life-information/transportation-information/public-transportation/1-bus/)
  
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* iTour Seoul: (https://itunes.apple.com/kr/app/i-tour-seoul/id360156429?mt=8
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sto.android.client.itourseoul&hl=ko): The official travel guide app of the Seoul Metropolitan Government
  
 
==Events in this October==
 
==Events in this October==
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- Grand Mint Festival(17.-18.Oct 2015 / http://www.mintpaper.co.kr/grand-mint-festival-2015/)
 
- Grand Mint Festival(17.-18.Oct 2015 / http://www.mintpaper.co.kr/grand-mint-festival-2015/)
 
- ZOMBIE WALK SEOUL 2015(PM 4:00- 17.Oct 2015 / https://www.facebook.com/events/891317670931156)
 
- ZOMBIE WALK SEOUL 2015(PM 4:00- 17.Oct 2015 / https://www.facebook.com/events/891317670931156)
 
 
  
 
For general inquiry, please ask us at info@creativecommons.org
 
For general inquiry, please ask us at info@creativecommons.org
 
For local information, please ask us at ccsummit2015@cckorea.org
 
For local information, please ask us at ccsummit2015@cckorea.org

Revision as of 16:27, 24 September 2015

Come and join Creative Commons in Seoul, South Korea from 14-17 October, for our Global Summit 2015.

Date

14-17 October, 2015

Venues

The Global Summit will take place at the National Museum of Korea, located at 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea.

Summit-Venue

In Google Map of CC Global Summit 2015 all the locations of this summit are marked.

  1. National Museum of Korea (Location) _Day 1+2 (15.Thu-16.Fri)
    Address: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  2. National Hangeul Museum (Location) _Day 1+2 (15.Thu-16.Fri)
    Address: 139 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  3. Content Korea Lab (Location) _Day 3 (17.Sat)
    Address: Hongik University Daehakro Art Center, 57 Daehakro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  4. Art Center Nabi
    Address: 99 Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
  5. SAI _Day 2 (16.Fri)
    Address: 61, Seongsui-ro 22-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Accommodation

Main accommodation

CC staff and sponsored attendees to the Summit will be staying at the following hotel:

Hotel ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

  • 302, Samil-Daero, Jung-gu, Jung-Gu, 100861 Seoul, South Korea
  • TEL (+82)2/63701101
  • FAX (+82)2/63701102
  • EMAIL stylemres@ambatel.com
  • GPS: N 37° 33' 41.92 E 126° 59' 20.79
  • Nearby public transportation:
    • Subway: “Chungmuro”(Line 3, 4 / Exit 5), “Myeongdong”(Line 4 / Exit 10)
    • Bus: “Myeongdong” #6015, 6001 (both green bus)

Recommendations (no summit discounts available)

  • Sejong Hotel : a bit old-fashion but fine, near to Ibis Style Myeongdong
  • Creto Hotel Myeongdong : modern, also near to Ibis Style
  • Myeongdong UI Hostel : weigh cheaper one, but with good reviews. And still near to Affiliate´s hotel!
  • Small House Big Door: opened last year; 3min walk from Euljiro- CC Asia Pacific regional meeting attendees stayed there last year; there are several affiliates from Asia who are staying here this time as well


Directions between venues

  1. Airport > Hotel Ibis Style Myeongdong
    By airport limousine (recommended): Take the limousine bus No. 6015 at exit 5B or 12A. The Hotel is located 3 min. walk from exit gate No.10 of Myeongdong station. It is about 61.90 km / 38.46 mi from Incheon Airport to the hotel. It takes about 70 min., coasts 10 000 KRW.
    By Airport Railroad and subway: Reach the Airport Railroad station on B1 or 2nd floor of Transport Center, take off at Seoul Station. Until here it takes 43 min.(express) / 56 min.(all-stop) Transfer to subway Line Nr. 4 at Seoul Station, direction to Danggogae, get off at Myeongdong Station(Exit 10). This alternative takes about 70 min.
  1. Hotel > National Museum of Korea / National Hangeul Museum
    Take subway Line 4 from Myeongdong station direction to Oido, after 6 stations get off at Ichon station(Exit 2). The subway is connected to the museum via an underpass called 박물관 나들길 or Moving Museum.
  1. National Museum of Korea > National Hangeul Museum
    You can walk between two venues, they are 200m away, 3 min. to walk in museum area.
  1. National Museum of Korea > SAI
    From National Museum of Korea, get on the subway Line 1 to Wangsimni and transfer to Line 2 towards Seongsu. SAI is 700m away from Exit 2, 10 min. of walk. SAI is located in the middle of two subway stations Seongsu and Konkuk Univ.(both Line 2), you can walk from one of these two stations.

Getting around Seoul

Webzines:

Blogs:

Apps:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sto.android.client.itourseoul&hl=ko): The official travel guide app of the Seoul Metropolitan Government

Events in this October

- Maker Faire Seoul (10.-11.Oct 2015 / http://www.make.co.kr/?page_id=1336) - Jarasum Jazz Festival (9.-11.Oct 2015 / http://www.jarasumjazz.com/the12th/home/) - Grand Mint Festival(17.-18.Oct 2015 / http://www.mintpaper.co.kr/grand-mint-festival-2015/) - ZOMBIE WALK SEOUL 2015(PM 4:00- 17.Oct 2015 / https://www.facebook.com/events/891317670931156)

For general inquiry, please ask us at info@creativecommons.org For local information, please ask us at ccsummit2015@cckorea.org