The Welcome Reception will be a great chance not only to meet old colleagues and friends, but also to make new ones with cocktails and international foods at the ASEM Hall, the historical venue for the 3rd ASEM Summit Meeting held in 2000, at the COEX Convention Center. We would like to celebrate the commencement of the 11^th LAWASIA Energy Law International Conference, which will be held for three days move here!

"Korean Night" will be a wonderful evening comprised of traditional Korean cuisine and performance. Expect to form unforgettable memories with people from all over the world in Seoul, which is one of the oldest cities in the world with over 600 years of history.

Park Eunyeong
Prof. of School of Dance at the Korean National University of Arts (KNUA)

Park Eunyeong Dance Team has been performing Korean traditional dances as a professional dancing squad since 1999. It has restored 'Yeonhwamu' (Lotus Flower Dance), expressing the true beauty of Korean traditional costume and the true emotion of the Korean people, and being invited to various events around the world for its excellent performance.

The Jazz Cruise will be held on the Han River Cruise in the evening of June 24^th. The Han River, known as the "The Miracle of Han River," flows through the center of Seoul, the capital of Korea. You will see many attractions from the Jamsil Pier to Yeouido Island in Seoul during the river cruise. Along with the breathtaking view of the Han River and Seoul's modern skylines, you can also enjoy the performance of 'Jin-Hwan Kang's Band' and 'Karaoke' with fine cuisine.

Kang Jinhan Jazz Band, one of well-known Korean jazz bands, has attracted many fans. This Jazz band has shown its great performance in numerous international events and TV programs.

The Jamshil (Olympic Stadium in 1988) -> Youido (Manhattan of Korea) -> Sangam Soccer Field (World Cup Stadium in 2002) -> Jamshil Wharf

1. Jamshil Wharf & Olympic Stadium
   Jamshil area is the center of eastern Seoul and dominated by huge apartment complexes, large shopping malls, the amusement park, the Lotte World Adventure, and a number of sports facilities such as the Jamshil Olympic Sports Complex, venue for the Asian Games in 1986 and Olympic Games in 1988, and the Seoul Olympic Park.
   
   
2. Yeouido (Manhattan of Korea)
   With the Korean Stock Exchange, securities companies and financial institutions clustered here, Yeouido is often called the "Manhattan of Korea." Korea's major broadcasters, media companies and ad agencies are also located here. The island is also sometimes called the cradle of Korean politics as a home to the National Assembly building and national headquarters of political parties.
   
   
3. World Cup Fountain
   The World Cup Fountain located in front of the Seoul World Cup Stadium shoots water as high as 202m representing the year 2002FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan. The fountain symbolizes peace and prosperity of mankind through the first World Cup in the 21st century. The 202m-high main fountain and the twenty-one 30m-high smaller fountains present different shapes. During the day, the sun shines through the spray of the fountain, forming a rainbow, while lighting illuminates it at night, providing a fantastic view.
   
   
4. World Cup Stadium
   Originally designed in the form of a traditional Korean kite, the roof of the Seoul World Cup Stadium is shaped like a gigantic rectangular shield. It is 2,855 square meters of high-tech Teflon-coated Palladium, with almost 8,000 square meters of glass light panels. State-of-the-art construction techniques were used to curve the roof to mirror the traditional Korean roof and eave. The body of the Stadium itself is octagonal in shape, mimicking that of the traditional Korean tray. The tray is meant to symbolize the generosity and hospitality of the host country.

ΆΡ Back to the Ancient Kingdom, Gyeongju, and Korean Future, Ulsan
Date: June 25, 2004 08:00 ~ 22:00
Place: Historic Sites in Gyeongju and Natural Gas Terminal in Ulsan

The Post Conference Tour will give you a great chance to visit Gyeongju and Ulsan by Bullet Train which will make its debut with a maximum speed of 300 kilometers per hour on April 1, 2004. Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Shilla Kingdom in Korean history coexisted with X'ian, the capital of the Tang Dynasty in Chinese History and Nara, the capital of the Nara period in Japanese history. Gyeongju has many historic sites and heritages approved by UNESCO. Ulsan is also a historical city targeting the first natural gas production in Korean history in 2004. For more Information on Geyongju in Korea, please visit the web-site at www.gyeongju.go.kr/eng/main/index.asp

Natural Gas Terminal in Ulsan, Korea