Conference Information
| Name of Conference | The Liver Week 2026 Turning Evidence into New Standards in Liver Disease Care |
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| Date of Conference | June 11-13, 2026 Time Zone Converter |
| Venue | Conrad Seoul 10 Gukjegeumyung-ro Yeouido Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea, 07326 Tel +82-2-6137-7000 |
| Official Language | English |
| Hosted by | The Korean Association for the Study of the Liver (KASL) |
| Co-Hosted by | The Korean Association of HBP Surgery (KAHBPS) The Korean Liver Cancer Association (KLCA) The Korean Liver Transplantation Society (KLTS) |
| Conference Organization | The Korean Association for the Study of the Liver (KASL)
Room A1210, 53, Mapo-daero (Mapo Trapalace), Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea, 04175 Tel: +82-2-703-0051 Fax: +82-2-703-0071 E-mail: kasl@kams.or.kr |
| Conference Secretariat | HB&I#1711, Hanshin Building, 12, Mapo-daero, Mapo-gu, Seoul, Korea, 04185 Tel: +82-2-373-1005 Fax: +82-2-373-1106 E-mail: theliverweek@hbni.co.kr |
Useful Information About Korea
| Language | Korean |
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| Time | Korea is 9 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT +9) and does not observe daylight savings time. |
| Weather in June |
June marks the beginning of a hot and humid summer season in Korea. Temperatures are warm but not yet sweltering, with an average high of 79°F (26°C) and an average low of 61°F (16°C). Similarly, humidity climbs to 70% this month but will not peak until July, when it can reach 90%. June's moderate weather compared to the other summer months makes it an ideal time to visit, as travelers can enjoy seasonal activities like beachgoing without experiencing the blistering heat that Korean summers are known for. |
| Currency and Foreign Exchange | The unit of Korean currency is the Korean Won (￦). Coin denominations are ￦10, ￦50, ￦100, and ￦500. Banknotes are ￦1,000, ￦5,000, ￦10,000, and ￦50,000. (*approximate exchange rate: ￦1,350=USD1.00) |
| Electricity | The electricity supply commonly used in Korea is the 220-volt 60Hz system. Because most newly built hotels and houses have the 220-volt wiring installed, you are advised to check your electronic equipment beforehand. |
| Tip & Tax | Service charges are included in your bill for rooms, meals, and other services at hotels and upscale restaurants. Koreans occasionally do tip when they are especially pleased with the service they receive. Foreign tourists can receive nearly 10 % VAT refunds for purchases at Duty Free shops. Goods must be taken out of Korea within three months of purchase to be eligible for a tax refund. Visitors can receive a refund on a receipt for a minimum purchase of KRW 50,000 (around USD 40.00). To receive this refund, present receipts with the purchased goods at the customs clearance desk at Incheon International Airport when departing. |
| Visa | Visitors entering the Republic of Korea (ROK) must hold a valid passport and visa to enter the country. Nationals of visa waiver or visa-free countries may enter the country without a visa for tourism purposes only. For any other purposes, such as employmentor education, proper visas are required. Nationals of non-visa waiver countries must apply for visas at the nearest Korean embassy or consulate prior to entering the ROK. VISA INFORMATION |
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