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Your trip plan
A step-by-step plan for Seoul — built backwards from the goal: arrive prepared, do the expo well, get back. Event dates: May 12, 2026 – May 15, 2026.
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Visa & entry
If you need a visa, start the process well before May 12, 2026 — processing can take several weeks.
Entry rules depend on nationality. South Korea has extended its K-ETA exemption for citizens of 67 visa-waiver countries (including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan and most EU states) through 31 December 2026 — those travellers may enter without applying for a K-ETA. If you enter without a K-ETA you must instead complete the mandatory digital e-Arrival Card before arrival (it replaced the old paper arrival card for most arrivals from 1 January 2026); holding a valid K-ETA exempts you from the e-Arrival Card. Travellers not covered by the visa-waiver exemption should apply for a K-ETA online before flying, or obtain a visa. Confirm your status on the official K-ETA portal before you travel.
General guidance only — always confirm requirements with the official embassy/consulate for your nationality.
Flights
Incheon International Airport (ICN) — ~48km to centre
Gimpo International Airport (GMP) — ~15km to centre
1–2 weeks out
Connectivity & money
KT, SKT and LG U+ tourist SIMs and rentable pocket-WiFi at Incheon and Gimpo arrivals; Korea has some of the world's fastest mobile and public Wi-Fi
eSIM: Airalo and similar eSIMs cover South Korea
Travel info sources: https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/apply/index.do · https://english.visitkorea.or.kr · https://www.airport.kr/ap/en/index.do · https://english.seoul.go.kr
Plug: Type C / F (two round pins, European-style) · 220V / 60Hz
South Korean Won (KRW)
Korea is highly cashless — cards and contactless (including mobile pay) are accepted almost everywhere, including taxis and convenience stores. Carry a little cash for traditional markets and small stalls.
Pack for the weather — May
High ~23°C · Low ~13°C
Mild, mostly dry and pleasant late spring — one of the best months to visit.
Light clothing for the day and a light layer for cooler evenings.
Save before you go
📿 A prayer-times app, or use the venue timetable in Phase 3 below.
🆘 Emergency: 112 (police) / 119 (fire & ambulance); 1330 = 24h multilingual tourist hotline · Police 112
During the expo
Airport → venue & getting around
Seoul's subway is one of the best in the world — vast, frequent, punctual, cheap and fully signed in English (with numbered lines and exits). It reaches almost everywhere a visitor needs, including COEX (line 2, Samseong) and Itaewon (line 6) for halal food and the mosque. Buses fill the gaps and taxis are reasonably priced; the AREX railroad links Incheon airport into the same network.
Buy a rechargeable T-money card (from convenience stores and station machines) and tap on for the subway, buses and even taxis — it is the simplest way to pay and gives small transfer discounts. Single-journey tickets are also available from machines.
Taxis are plentiful, metered and reasonably priced; the Kakao T app is the standard way to hail one and removes any language barrier. Orange/silver taxis are regular; black taxis are premium. Few drivers speak English, so show your destination in Korean (the app or a screenshot) or use the 1330 hotline's interpretation help.
Eat — halal near the venue
Prayer at the venue
| Day | Fajr | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12 May | 03:43 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:31 | 21:07 |
| Wed 13 May | 03:42 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:32 | 21:09 |
| Thu 14 May | 03:40 | 12:28 | 16:18 | 19:33 | 21:10 |
| Fri 15 May | 03:39 | 12:28 | 16:19 | 19:34 | 21:11 |
Approximate (Muslim World League method) — confirm locally on the day.
A spare evening
Gyeongbokgung Palace & Bukchon Hanok Village
Jongno-gu (city centre)
The grandest of Seoul's royal palaces (watch the changing-of-the-guard) beside Bukchon's lanes of traditional hanok houses — the historic heart of the city.
N Seoul Tower & Namsan
Namsan (central)
The hilltop tower and park give the classic panorama over the whole city; reachable on foot, by cable car or bus, and a short walk from Itaewon.
Myeongdong & Insadong
Jung-gu / Jongno-gu
Myeongdong for street food and shopping, Insadong for tea houses, galleries and crafts — both compact, walkable and on the subway.
Seoul Central Mosque & Itaewon
Yongsan-gu
Worth a visit in its own right — the mosque on the hill, the halal food street below, and Itaewon's international restaurants and shops.
The reason you came
Booth packages
3 booth packages available for this event.
Compare & book a booth →Register as an exhibitor
Use the booth booking flow above, or contact the organiser to confirm stand availability and setup days.