SEOUL, South Korea--(Antara/BUSINESS WIRE)-- The COEX convention and exhibition center will become the first of its kind in Korea to open dedicated facilities for its Muslim guests with the opening of its new prayer room next week.





COEX has invited Islamic organizations as well as MICE industry leaders to join them on Thursday January 28th from 11:00 to 13:00 for the opening ceremony of the prayer room.





“As the number of our internationally oriented exhibitions has increased, so too have the numbers of our Muslim guests,” said In-Ho Kim, Chairman and CEO of Korea International Trade Association. “We want to make sure our international guests feel at home at COEX, no matter where they are from. This is a step in that direction.”





The new prayer room, which will be opened on the third floor of COEX, will feature separate rooms for men and women. To accommodate daily prayer schedules, the room will be open until 10 pm. Other tools for prayer, including a Qibla which indicates the direction toward Mecca, clocks, Korans, and carpets, will also be provided for the convenience of guests.





“This prayer room is not only offering convenience to buyers and MICE visitors coming to COEX, but also encouraging cultural exchange in the fields of trade and tourism,” said In-Ho Kim, Chairman and CEO of Korea International Trade Association.





Contacts




COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Seoul
Jaesung Lee, +82 2-6000-1141
jslee@coex.co.kr
or
Trade Center Management Department
Inkyu Huh, +82-2-6000-5044
Ohyoung Kwon, +82-2-6000-5046




Source: COEX Convention and Exhibition Center, Seoul


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