Travel and Accommodation
Visiting Seoul, Korea
Korea is one of Asia's most welcoming destinations for international business visitors. Use this guide to plan your trip to AI Summit Seoul with confidence — from the venue and transport to hotels, visas, and the very best of what Seoul has to offer beyond the conference floor.
COEX Convention Center
| Address | 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06164 |
| Subway | Samseong Station (Line 2) — direct underground connection to COEX |
| From Airport | ~60 min by AREX + subway / ~45 min by taxi from Incheon Airport |
| Connected Hotels | The Westin Seoul Parnas & Shilla Stay Samsung |
Transportation from Incheon Airport
- ·Take the Airport Railroad (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, Incheon Airport).
- ·Take the Airport Limousine Bus 6703 or 6103.
Click here for full directions to COEX from the airport.
More Than a Conference — a City Worth the Trip
Seoul pairs 600 years of history with the energy of Asia's pop-culture capital. Royal palaces sit minutes from neon shopping districts; serene temples share a skyline with the world's tallest towers. Here's a taste of what's waiting just beyond the COEX floor.
Near COEX — Quick Breaks Between Sessions
All within a short walk or one subway stop of the venue.
A 1,200-year-old Buddhist temple facing the convention center — the single best culture break from the floor. Templelife programs available for visitors.
The dramatic two-storey open-stack library inside the mall — Seoul's most photographed indoor space, and completely free to wander.
The giant golden wrists mid horse-dance — the city's most fun quick photo, right outside the venue.
UNESCO-listed Joseon royal tombs set in a quiet wooded park — a green, historic pocket in the middle of Gangnam.
Worth the Short Trip
15–30 minutes from COEX by subway or taxi.
One of the world's tallest towers, with a 123rd-floor glass-floor observatory and panoramic views across the city.
Riverside parks perfect for an evening stroll. The Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain show runs on summer evenings — ideal for August.
A tree-lined boutique-and-café street — the place for an afternoon of design shops, coffee and Korean dessert.
Luxury shopping and the home turf of Korea's biggest entertainment labels — the heart of K-pop and K-beauty.
A Half-Day in Old Seoul
Reachable in ~30–40 min — well worth a free afternoon.
Korea's grandest royal palace. Catch the changing-of-the-guard ceremony, and rent a hanbok nearby to enter free.
Hundreds of preserved traditional hanok houses on hilly lanes between two palaces — Seoul's most atmospheric old quarter.
Inside or Connected to COEX
Zero-effort options you can reach between sessions, without stepping outside.
A respected traditional name for premium bulgogi and galbi — polished enough to bring a client without leaving the building.
Famous for handmade kalguksu (knife-cut noodle soup) and mandu. Fast, comforting and inexpensive — a perfect solo lunch.
Garlic-forward Italian; the "Snowing Pizza" is the signature. Easy, crowd-pleasing choice for a relaxed group dinner.
Steak and an extensive salad bar — the reliable pick when your group has mixed or Western dietary needs.
The Real Korean Experience
A short walk or taxi from the venue — worth stepping out for.
The densest cluster of table-grill beef houses in the city. Grilling at the table with banchan is the quintessential Seoul dinner — ask your hotel to book same-day.
A whole young chicken stuffed with rice and ginseng in a clear broth — light, healthy and a great first-timer's "real Korea" dish, especially in summer.
Crispy, double-fried and glazed in sweet-spicy sauce — best paired with beer ("chimaek"). A fun, low-key team night out.
Seoul's café culture is world-class. Try bingsu — shaved-ice dessert mountains topped with red bean or fruit — for an afternoon break.
Drinks & Views
For an evening of networking or a memorable client dinner.
Panoramic Gangnam views from the 31st floor, steps from the venue — the easy answer for after-hours drinks. Book ahead for groups.
AIS attendees receive special pricing at our partner hotels in the Gangnam area — within walking distance of COEX. Contact our team for booking details and exclusive attendee rates.
Five-star luxury directly connected to COEX Mall and the Grand Ballroom. One of Seoul's most prestigious business hotels, offering world-class amenities and unmatched convenience for conference attendees.
A premium business hotel in the heart of Samsung-dong, steps from COEX. Shilla Stay offers contemporary rooms, excellent amenities and easy access to the AI Summit Seoul venue.
Invitation letters for visas will be provided upon request after the purchase of a one or two-day AIS pass. Please contact the AIS Organizer once purchased.
AIS Organizer: Lucy Doan: lucy@dmkglobal.co.kr
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