[KFA-BT0808]
Dates:
From 16th August to 23rd August 2008
Maximum of 10 people
Inscription:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2008
Business overview:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/business
The Korean Friendship Association (KFA) organizes an exclusive BUSINESS TRIP to the DPR of Korea (North Korea) from 16th August to 23rd August 2008. The Committee for Cultural Relations with Foreign Countries, high ministry of the Republic in charge of international exchange including business and ventures, will host and facilitate meetings with representatives in charge of your professional area.
All passports are invited to apply except for: U.S.A., Republic of Korea (South Korea) and Japan due to special protocol in bilateral relations.
The number of visitors is limited to 10. Participants in the delegation will be accepted according to their order of arrival (pre-subscription), and after clearing all details and conditions.
Participants will be accompanied during all the visit and introduced to Government authorities by Special Delegate of the Committee Mr. Alejandro Cao de Benos, who is also in charge of the first international trade office of the DPRK. A welcome dinner will be hosted by the Ministry with the participation of its Director.
Previous to the trip, we’ll offer an introduction to Korean customs and business approach.
DISCLAIMER NOTE
The KFA doesn’t take responsibility for any personal, material damage or other problem related to this trip, but just offers this service as a consultant organization between the DPRK authorities and the ‘participant’.
If the ‘participant’ wants any coverage or insurance, he’ll be fully
responsible for its contract and implementation.
Filmmakers, journalists or any other media-related person aren’t allowed to participate.
We consider privacy an essential issue when doing business.
ITINERARY
15 AUGUST 2008 (FRIDAY)
At 08.00am, Meeting at designated place in Beijing for administrative procedures (preparation of North Korean Visas, Air Koryo flights and organization).
At 20.00pm, Visas and flight tickets will be delivered to each participant, followed by an explanation of tips and advices for the trip.
Note: Night in China is NOT INCLUDED. We recommend you book it as soon as possible to avoid overbooking due to Beijing Olympics.
Recommended website: http://www.sinohotel.com
16 AUGUST 2008 (SATURDAY)
We meet in Beijing airport at 08.00AM
The delegation departs from Beijing to Pyongyang by national airline AIR KORYO
The visitors will stay 7 days in the DPRK, based in the best hotels of Pyongyang
YANGAKDO HOTEL, 4 **** or
KORYO HOTEL, 4 ****
The hotel offers overseas call, international fax, e-mail service , meeting rooms, convenience shop, book shop, restaurants, sauna, swimming pool, bowling and other facilities.
NOTE:
NOT POSSIBLE THE USE OF INTERNET BROWSING IN DPRK
General information will be provided from DPRK experts in the economic, law,
transportation and banking areas as well as a general view of import/export/investment
possibilities.
According to your area of business interest we’ll schedule private meetings with related officials of the companies where you can have discussions, negotiations, request samples or even sign contracts on-the-spot.
In some occasion we will have official meetings or visits that will require formal dressing.
During your stay we will facilitate visits to the main monuments and touristic places of the capital as well as factories and a diversity of companies. An evening attendance to the ARIRANG mass gymnastics with more than 100.000 performers is also included.
It is possible to offer a special gift from your country, company or organization to the Leaders. Please write to korea@korea-dpr.com with picture and details of the gift before 1st JULY 2008 and we'll arrange a personal meeting with a protocol representative of the DPRK Government.
PRICE:
3700 EURO
Price Includes:
IN CHINA
- Return flight Beijing-Pyongyang-Beijing
IN DPR OF KOREA
- DPRK Visa, airport tax and administration expenses.
- All transports inside DPRK
- 7 nights in 4**** Yangakdo or Koryo Hotel
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner during all days.
- Entrance to museums, monuments and Mass Gymnastics ARIRANG.
- Guides and translators English/Korean.
- Use of meeting rooms.
Basically everything while in the DPRK apart of your personal souvenirs or extra drinks.
Inside the DPRK we'll have doctors and hospitals at your disposal 24 hours.
The total amount of the trip will be paid in Beijing in our meeting on 15th
AUGUST.
(Only accepted cash and EURO currency). Receipt will be provided.
To be arranged and paid by the participant himself:
1- Flight from your country to Beijing
2- Chinese Visa (You must request a double entry Visa).
3- Hotel in China
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STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS (HOW TO APPLY?)
1.
PRE-INSCRIPTION PROCESS.
Access the webpage http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2008
and fill the online pre-inscription form.
This pre-inscription form doesn't require any fee and can be cancelled any moment informing the other side of the reasons.
2.
Wait for confirmation. A reference number will be assigned.
3.
BEFORE 1st JULY 2008
After receiving the reference number, access the webpage:
http://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=p/ema/index-outside
and pay 700 EURO per person to the e-mail korea@korea-dpr.com with any major
credit card by using the online system. This amount will be discounted from
the total price specified before.
Alternatively you can send the fee by INTERNATIONAL BANK TRANSFER. Please request
details to korea@korea-dpr.com
At this point your air ticket and hotel room will be reserved and the DPRK visa processed.
If you decide to cancel the trip, the 700 euro won't be returned since
they'll be used to cover all the cancellations and administrative
expenses.
If for any reason your DPRK visa is denied or a major problem force us to cancel the trip, the 700 euro will be returned.
THIS TRIP HAS LIMITED SEATS THAT WILL BE STRICTLY GIVEN TO THE FIRST 10 CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS.
4.
We'll send an acknowledgment of the receipt of your money.
Then, book by yourself the flight tickets from your country to Beijing and reserve the hotel.
Also approach your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate and request a
DOUBLE-ENTRY Visa for the dates that you’ll be travelling.
5.
You'll receive details and timing of our meeting place in
Beijing, where we'll all gather.
NOTES:
Any participant that won't follow the regulations of the DPRK will be
treated accordingly to its national law.
Any participant that won’t follow the KFA advices and indications will be expelled from the delegation without possibility of refund.
Credit Cards (Visa, AMEX, Master Card) are widely accepted in China for shopping, but cannot be used in the DPRK.
Chinese ATM only dispenses YUAN RENMIMBI Currency. It’s not possible to withdraw EURO.
You should bring along with you two colour passport-sized pictures for the DPRK Visa.
Articles not allowed in the DPRK:
Video-Camera, Plants, animals, drugs, explosives, weapons, any kind of
pornography, mass printed propaganda, radio, wireless or satellite
communicator (GPS), PDA phone, mobile phone (can be left at airport locker).
Articles allowed in the DPRK:
Photo-camera (analog or digital), laptop (without GPS/GPRS/3G communication devices), PDA, CD Player, MP3, PDA without phone.
Other articles may be inspected by the immigration authorities.
FAST REMINDER OF DEADLINES:
PRE-INSCRIPTION ENDS ON 1st JULY 2008. People that didn't pre-inscribe aren't
eligible to participate.
1st JULY 2008 also ends the FULL inscription process. People that haven't provided all the data/requirements or the 700 euro inscription fee won't be able to participate.
Presentation, information and pre-inscription form can be found in the
following Internet page:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/kfa2008
Photo gallery from previous trips here:
http://www.korea-dpr.com/users/thai/trip.htm
Enquiries to the e-mail: korea@korea-dpr.com
Phone: +66 896435353
Our main international office is located in Sukhothai, Thailand.
Korean Friendship Association
19 Ban Muang Road
Tambon Thani
Amphur Muang
Sukhothai 64000
Thailand
This document is valid until 5th JULY 2008
Korean Friendship Association (KFA)
http://www.korea-dpr.com