Part 2 - LA84 Foundation

Seoul Airport
The center was operated from August
17 to October 2, 1988. Ninety-five persons,
including British Princess Anne
and King Gustaf of Sweden entered
the country via the airport.
It was originally planned to hold receptions
for state guests and accommodate
the exclusive and chartered
planes, but there was little to do
because only four flights used the
airport.
Headquarters Hotel
The center was operated from
September 3 to October 2, 1988.
Eligible for accreditation at the Headquarters
Hotel were persons belonging
to three categories, IOC, IFs and
NOCs. Companions and some of the
VIPs in B,G,O, and GV categories who
checked into nearby hotels received
their cards at the Headquarters Hotel
Accreditation Center. Operation staff
numbered 33 during the period
between September 3 and 17, but was
reduced to 22 persons thereafter. Two
lines of card issuing served 1,046
persons.
Accreditation Center for Designated
Hotels
The center was operated from September
3 to October 2, 1988. It was
open from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. during
the period from September 3 to 14,
and extended its service hours until 11
p.m. on September 15 and 16. September
16 marked the peak operation,
handling 912 cases. The center was
operated by 68 personnel until September
17, and thereafter by 37.
Olympic Village Accreditation
Center
The center was operated around the
clock from July 20 to October 5, 1988,
issuing 14,447 cards. From September
1 to 17, 152 personnel were put into the
operation using six lines, with peak
reaching 1,640 cases on September
15. Because the center was used by
athletes and officials, care was taken
to alleviate long waiting.
Press Village Accreditation Center
The center was operated for a daily
average of 11 hours from September 2
to October 2, 1988, issuing 4,888
cards. Peak issuance was on September
15, with 846 persons. Until
September 17, the center was operated
by 85 personnel, and from then
on until October 2 it was operated
by 38.
IBC Accreditation Center
The center was operated from August
17 to October 2, 1988, issuing 10,266
cards. From September 1 to 17, the
center was open for 15 hours on the
average, with peak issuance for 678
persons on September 2. Fifty-nine
staff operated the center until
September 17.
Youth Camp Accreditation Center
The center was operated 24 hours a
day from September 9 to October 1,
1988, issuing cards to a total of 878
participants. Twenty-six staff worked at
a single line without causing any
confusion.
Pusan Accreditation Center
The center was operated from July 20
to September 29, 1988, issuing a total
of 6,767 cards. The center was open
from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. during
July, and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during
August, but the service hours was
extended until midnight from September
1 to 15. Cards were issued to 871
Olympic Family members including
the athletes and officials participating
in yachting competitions as well as to
the operation personnel serving in the
region.
Taegu Accreditation Center
The center was operated by 17 staff
from August 16 to September 5, 1988,
issuing cards to 1,896 persons. Due to
lack of computer equipment, cards
were issued using insert paper which
was prepared in advance.
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Kwangju Accreditation Center
The center was operated by 14 staff
from August 10 to September 15, 1988,
issuing cards to 1,644 persons.
Taejon Accreditation Center
The center was operated by 17 staff
from August 16 to September 15, 1988,
issuing 1,977 cards.
7. VIPs were credentialed expeditiously at
the Intercontinental Hotel.
8. Soviet athletes who arrived at Pusan by
sea were able to go through accreditation
formalities at the Pusan accreditation
center.
9. Lounge in the lobby of the
Intercontinental Hotel accreditation center.
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