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[Payment progress]How do I proceed with the payment?

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For more information, please refer to the 'news' list on the official ticketing website.

URL: https://tickets.gwangju2019.com/en/newsview?buid=132

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Is there any other offline ticketing office other than those installed at the venue of competition?

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​Tickets can be purchased at the on-site ticket office in the stadium during the competition period. You can purchase it three hours before the start of the game.​


Offline Purchase Location​ ( Open on April 1, 2019.​)

- 4th floor of the building that​ The Organizing Committee of the 18th FINA World Championships Gwangju 2019.
- Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall Building 1F​
- 20 major KTX stations​

 

 

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What are the advantages of booking tickets in advance?

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  Early birds would have the advantage of discounts according to the number of tickets reserved. You can get a discount up to 15%. 

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How do I buy tickets with my mobile device?

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Tickets can be purchased using a smartphone. Visit the 2019 Gwangju World Championship ticketing official website (https://tickets.gwangju2019.com) for the purchase. 

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When do ticket box open on site during championship period?

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   You may purchase tickets at Ticket Box Office located near the stadiums from 3 hours before the start of the game. The hours of operation are from 3 hours before the game to 30 minutes after the game.

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Can I buy tickets by phone?

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  You can only receive notices and information for tickets for 2019 Gwangju World Championships through call center. However, we offer assistance to non-internet users and elderly people for reservation. We encourage you to make a direct online purchase for your privacy.

 

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How should Koreans living abroad purchase tickets?

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   Koreans living abroad should register for membership through the 2019 Gwangju World Championships Ticketing website. Tickets must be picked up on-site at ticket booth located in the entrance of the stadium or the main ticketing center in Organizing Committee by presenting reservation confirmation sheet.

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Can foreigners living in Korea buy tickets in Korea?

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   Yes, foreigners living in Korea can purchase tickets online just like general public in Korea. However, foreigners need to sign up to website by entering name and email. Also, please note that if you choose to receive your tickets via delivery, you will only be able to receive it locally given that you had entered a correct address.

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When can international fans buy tickets?

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   International fans could also buy tickets as those in Korea from January 2, 2019. For the convenience of international fans, sales of package deals (tickets + transportation + accommodation, etc.) linked with admission tickets will be sold in separate travel agencies as a part of hospitality 

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Is there any limitation in quantity and age to the ticket purchase?

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The number of tickets available per person is 8 pieces for each game type and session. There is no limit to the number tickets for same game category or session.

      Ex.) For the same game type, number of tickets for game session * 8 pieces are available; such as 8 tickets for morning round, 8 tickets for afternoon round and 8 tickets for the following morning round for swimming category.

 

The age at which tickets can be purchased online is beyond 19 according to the Information and Communications Network Act., if individual below 18 years old attempts to buy tickets, he/she will not be able to sign up as online member (however, limiting offline purchase is not possible).

 

Children under 24 months can be admitted free of charge under the supervision of a guardian, but no seats are provided for the children.

 

* Overseas swimming federation, FINA partners can be purchased without limit. 

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How do I reserve (buy) tickets?

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​ Guided online booking ­ 

1. Sign up for membership on the official entrance website of the 2019 Gwangju World Swimming Championships
(https://tickets.gwangju2019.com)

2. After membership registration, search by event, date, session or menu and select the items to order.

3. Completion of pre-booking on payment

       - Purchase selection time per session is available before payment is made. If final payment processing is not completed, the waiting quantity for purchase will be automatically deleted.

       - All payment processing for online purchases can be done only with a card.



 □Guided the off-line booking office

[Organization Committee Main Launch Center]

1. Location: 369 Daewon Building 5F, Cheonbyeon-woo, Dong-gu, Gwangju 
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) (from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment and virtual account

[Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall]
1. Location: Lobby on the first floor of Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall/ PR Hall for FINA World Swimming Championships
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) (from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment

[Korail Travel Center]
1. Location: 20 travel centers nationwide in Korail
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment
4. Other: Print out preorder confirmation (you can enter directly and exchange ticket offices)

[SRT]
1. Location: Suseo Station, Dongtan Station, Jije Station
2. Sales time: every day (5 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment
4. Other: The ticket purchase details will be emailed (direct admission and ticket office exchange is possible)

* You can enter the stadium directly using the bar code printed on the booking confirmation card (excluding the paper ticket exchange procedure).
* During the competition period on July 12, 2019, tickets will be sold at the on-site ticket office in front of the Venue where the competition will be held.
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From when and how can I purchase admission tickets?

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   ☞ Online : You can start purchasing tickets from January 2, 2019 at official ticket reservation webpage (https://  tickets.gwangju2019.com) and you can also buy online through your mobile device.
 
  ☞ Offline
[Organization Committee Main Launch Center]

1. Location: 369 Daewon Building 5F, Cheonbyeon-woo, Dong-gu, Gwangju 
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) (from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment and virtual account

[Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall]
1. Location: Lobby on the first floor of Gwangju Metropolitan City Hall/ PR Hall for FINA World Swimming Championships
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) (from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment

[Korail Travel Center]
1. Location: 20 travel centers nationwide in Korail
2. Sales time: Monday to Friday (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment
4. Other: Print out preorder confirmation (you can enter directly and exchange ticket offices)


[SRT]
1. Location: Suseo Station, Dongtan Station, Jije Station
2. Sales time: every day (5 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
3. Payment method: Card payment
4. Other: The ticket purchase details will be emailed (direct admission and ticket office exchange is possible)