Clark University, Seoul, May 03 - May 09, 2015

Sun, May 03, 2015

arrive Seoul

day 1

arrive Seoul
meet ISP representative at the airport
transfer to hotel/check in
rest of the day at leisure

Mon, May 04, 2015

Korean business environment

visit: overview of Korean economy & business culture

U.S. Embassy, Seoul
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Jeffrey Rands, Economic Officer
presentation
lunch on your own
visit: investment opportunities in South Korea
2:00 PM
Invest Korea (KOTRA)
presentation, discussion
evening
welcome dinner
return to hotel
Tue, May 05, 2015

culture

air
bus transfer

day 2

bus full day

walk/restaurant
walk
day 3

National holiday

morning

afternoon
evening

cultural event: guided tour of Seoul

Visiting Seoul is a great way to experience old and new Asia through its
beautiful palaces, great food and vibrant nightlife. This tour will take you to
Gyeongbok, the biggest palace in Korea. You will learn about Korean history
and way of life in the National Folklore Museum, the executive office and
the official residence of their President also known as the Blue house.
lunch on your own
free for sightseeing and shopping
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: Korean night dining tour
This tour gets you feeling like a local as you will visit famous restaurants
that specialize in Korean barbecue, rice beer, and many more local
specialties... Fun and knowledgeable guides will give you insights into
Korean culture and teach you eating and drinking customs... Don't miss the
night of great food, friends, and drinks that youll never forget!

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bus/walk

Clark University, Seoul, May 03 - May 09, 2015

sts pay individually

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Wed, May 06, 2015

10:00 AM

afternoon
evening

key industries
visit: leading logistics company
Sebang
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own
visit: future trends in the energy industry
e.g. Hyundai Steel
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: Korean Folk Village tour
The Korean Folk Village is home to numerous collections of Korean artifacts.
The park has a traditional street market, restaurants, and showcases of
wood and metalworking techniques. There are performances of traditional
dances, equestrian skills, marriage ceremonies, and recreational activities.

Thu, May 07, 2015

9:30 AM

2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
evening

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Korean consumers
visit: finance and asset management
Meritz Asset Management
Mr. John Lee, CEO
management presentation, discussion
lunch on your own
visit: successful local company & expansion strategies
KIA MOTORS Corp.
Kia Motors HQ
management presentation, presentation, discussion
free to explore the city
OR
optional cultural event: Evening Nantan Show Nanta Theatre
NANTA is a non-verbal performance of free rhythmical movements that
dramatize customary Korean percussions in a strikingly comedic stage show.
NANTA storms into a huge kitchen where four capricious cooks are
preparing a wedding banquet and, while cooking, they turn all kinds of
kitchen items into percussion instruments.

Clark University, Seoul, May 03 - May 09, 2015

day 4
bus full day

sts pay individually

day 5

bus full day

sts pay individually

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Fri, May 08, 2015

morning

afternoon

evening

Sat, May 09, 2015

future outlook
visit: current trends in the technological world
Samsung Electronics
presentation
lunch on your own
cultural event: half day trip to DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
The DMZ is a very unique place for Koreans and foreigners alike because of
the mix of tourism and military confrontation due to its location between
South and North Korea. During the DMZ tour, you can see and even touch
the legacy of the Cold War era as well as experience the well-preserved
nature in the DMZ.
farewell dinner
return to hotel

departure

bus half day

bus/walk

walk/restaurant
walk
day 7

check out/transfer to the airport

depart for US

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day 6

Clark University, Seoul, May 03 - May 09, 2015

bus transfer
air

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