Complimentary Tours for SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 Attendees!
Daegu City has arranged customized free tours for attendees before and after the event: 5 December & 10 December. Limited slots are available! Click here to find out more about the tour itineraries to scenic sights like Cheongsong, Gyeongju, Andong, and Haeinsa!

Important Travel Update: South Korea has removed the final remaining on-arrival Covid-19 test requirement from 1 October 2022. Click here to read more. Earlier on 3 September, South Korea lifted the pre-departure Covid-19 test requirement. With this amazing news, start to plan your year-end vacation to coincide with SIGGRAPH Asia 2022. From scenic nature trails, sports adventures, cultural experiences to dazzling marketplaces – There is something for everyone in your family. Find out more here.

Click here for the Official Notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea.

Click here to access all the questions you may have regarding the event, Daegu, Registration & Ticketing, Visa Applications, Travel & Safety, and the Venue.

Entry to Korea

Here are the important things to do prior to your departure (information accurate as of 1 October 2022):

  1. Apply for the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) or Visa
    – Firstly, check if K-ETA or Visa applies to your country of departure. Click here to access the website.
    – If a Visa is required, you must apply for a Visa (select Tourist Visa) for your travel to South Korea.
    – If your country of departure is among the countries with a Visa Waiver, you must apply for the K-ETA.
    – You must apply for the K-ETA and receive approval 72 hours prior to departure. You are strongly advised to apply for the K-ETA at least one week before your intended departure (K-ETA fee: KRW 10,000)
  2. Apply for Q-Code (Mandatory for all travelers)
    – Apply for Q-Code 72 hours prior to departure.
    – Click here to apply.
    – The QR code must be saved in your mobile phone, upon completion of the form, to be shown to Korean Immigration Officials upon arrival.

How to get to Daegu?

Attendees can easily get to Daegu via three airports in South Korea: Daegu International Airport, Gimhae International Airport, and Incheon International Airport.

Most international flights will land at Incheon International Airport, Seoul, and there are multiple routes to get to SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 in EXCO, Daegu

Here are the locations of the 3 airports:

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How to get to EXCO?

Route 1: Incheon Int’l Airport -> GwangMyeong Station -> Dongdaegu Station
Airport Limousine Bus
Route The First Bus The Last Bus Travel Duration
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 →
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 → GwangMyeong Station		 06:10 22:20 (T1) 1hr
(T2) 1hr 20min
  • It takes around 20min. from Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1via limousine bus.
  • Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Others will arrive at Terminal 1)
  • Online ticketing is unavailable and you are required to purchase onsite
KTX Airport Limousine (6770)
Incheon Airport
Terminal 2		 6:10 6:40 7:00 7:20 7:50 8:20 8:50 9:10 9:30 9:50
10:20 10:50 11:20 11:50 12:10 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30
15:00 15:20 15:40 16:00 16:30 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 18:50
19:10 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:20 21:40 22:20
Incheon Airport
Terminal 1		 6:28 6:58 7:18 7:38 8:08 8:38 9:08 9:28 9:48 10:08
10:38 11:08 11:38 12:08 12:28 12:48 13:18 13:48 14:18 14:48
15:18 15:38 15:58 16:18 16:48 17:18 17:48 18:18 18:48 19:08
19:28 19:48 20:18 20:48 21:18 21:38 22:08 22:38

 

Where to get on

Terminal 1 1F 8A

Terminal 2 B1F 45

 

KORAIL KTX (Korea Train Express) Schedule
Route The First Train The Last Train Travel Duration
GwangMyeong Station → Dongdaegu Station 05:20 AM 23:10 PM 1hr 30min
  • You can check train schedules and purchase tickets on-line up to 1 month in advance.
Route 2: Incheon Int’l Airport -> Seoul Station -> Dongdaegu Station

 

AREX (Airport Railroad Express) Schedule
Route The First Train The Last Train Travel Duration
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal2 →
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal1 →
Seoul Station		 05:15 22:40 1hr (T1)
1hr 10min(T2)
  • It takes about 8min from the Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1.

Route map

Departure Time Schedule

Incheon Int’l Airport
Terminal 2		 5:15 5:55 6:40 7:20 8:20 8:40 9:20 9:55 10:40
11:20 11:50 12:40 13:20 13:50 14:40 15:20 15:45 16:40
17:20 17:50 18:40 19:20 19:55 20:40 21:40 22:40
Incheon Int’l Airport
Terminal 1		 5:23 6:03 6:48 7:28 8:28 8:48 9:28 10:03 10:48
11:28 11:58 12:48 13:28 13:58 14:48 15:28 15:53 16:48
17:28 17:58 18:48 19:28 20:03 20:48 21:48 22:48
Arrival time to
Seoul Stn.		 6:07 6:46 7:31 8:11 9:11 9:31 10:11 10:46 11:31
12:11 12:41 13:31 14:11 14:41 15:31 16:11 16:36 17:31
18:11 18:41 19:31 20:11 20:47 21:31 22:31 23:31

 

Where to get on
Terminal 1 Transit Center (B1)

 

Terminal 2 Transit Center (B1)

KORAIL KTX (Korea Train Express) Schedule
Route The First Train The Last Train Travel Duration Boarding Location
Seoul Station → Dongdaegu Station 05:05 AM 23:00 PM 1hr 50min Seoul Station
Route 3: Incheon Int’l Airport -> Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal

 

Airport Limousine Bus
Route The First Bus The Last Bus Travel Duration
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 →
Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 1 → Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal		 06:20 23:30 4hr 30min
  • It takes around 20min. from Incheon Int’l Airport Terminal 2 to Terminal 1via limousine bus.
  • Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Others will arrive at Terminal 1)
  • Online ticketing is unavailable for a foreigner since website (Incheon Airport → Dongdaegu : https://txbuse.t-money.co.kr/) do not receive foreigner cardholder’s credit card.
    Departure time table (updated as of Apr., 2019)
    Bus Schedule
    Terminal 1    		 6:30 7:00 7:40 9:00 9:40 10:20 11:40 12:20
    13:00 14:20 15:40 17:00 17:30 18:00 18:30 19:30
    20:00 20:40 22:00 22:40 23:30
    Bus Schedule
    Terminal 2    		 6:10 6:40 7:20 8:40 9:20 10:00 11:20 12:00
    12:40 14:00 15:20 16:40 17:10 17:40 18:10 19:10
    19:40 20:20 21:40 22:20 23:10
  • Bus ticket office
    • Terminal 1: You can purchase bus tickets and get information at ticketing offices next to Exit 4 and 9 in Arrival Hall Floor 1 (indoors) or offices next to Exit 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, and 9C (outdoors).
    • Terminal 2: You can purchase bus tickets and get information at ticketing offices outdoors and indoors on Transit Center (B1).
Terminal 1 Bus stop location (1Floor No.10 )

 

Terminal 2 Bus stop location (Traffic center Basement 1 No. 3 )

Airlines at Terminal 2: Korean Air, Delta Airlines, Air Fance, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

Taxi
Route Travel Duration
Dongdaegu Express Bus Terminal → EXCO Approx. 15min.

* Korean Taxi drivers are not good at speaking English. Please bring the Korean message card as follows.

엑스코 로 가주세요
I want to go to EXCO (Congress venue).

Here’s a map of Daegu with EXCO (event venue), Daegu International Airport, and key attractions at-a-glance.
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Get more travel handy information about Daegu here.

Covid-19 Updates

Prior to booking your trip to Daegu, please ensure that you check on the latest Covid-19 travel advisory here. As the pandemic stabilizes in South Korea, the Korean government is moving closer to post-pandemic by lifting almost all of its Covid-19 social distancing rules except mask-wearing which is still compulsory.

Over 86% of South Korean population has been fully vaccinated which brings the country to be among the top 7thin terms of vaccination progress in the OECD list of countries. View the latest vaccination progress in South Korea here.

We look forward to welcoming you to SIGGRAPH Asia 2022 in a safe and inviting environment.

Onsite Safety & Hygiene Measures

In order to reduce the risk of infection during the event, we ask that all visitors be aware and abide to the following onsite safety and hygiene measures implemented:

Masks
All attendees must wear a mask at all times in the venue

Be Responsible
All SIGGRAPH Asia attendees are encouraged to do their own daily health checks before visiting Tokyo International Forum.

Disinfection
Hand sanitizers will be placed at entrances. Equipment and shared items will be disinfected frequently.

Social Distancing
Always maintain a 1m safe distance between individuals