Visit Korea Committee Activities

Promotion of 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year at the 2018 Kaohsiung Individual Tour Forum
Promotion of 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year at the 2018 Kaohsiung Individual Tour Forum For two days from July 6 to 7, the 2018 Kaohsiung Individual Tour Forum was held at Taroko Park, Taiwan. The Visit Korea Committee was excited to attend the event On the first day, there was a B2B forum for local travel agencies and related businesses. The Visit Korea Committee introduced its key activities for foreign tourists, including the Korea Grand Sale, Korea Sale FESTA, and KOREA TOUR CARD. The event attracted the attention of many people, and turned out to be a success. On the second day, the Visit Korea Committee opened a booth to promote Korea to potential tourists. The visitors to the Visit Korea Committee’s booth learned more about Korea through various events and promotional materials. The event drew a large crowd of more than 10,000. Not at all discouraged by the sudden shower, the crowd remained passionate throughout the event. The Visit Korea Committee could introduce its activities successfully thanks to the crowd’s support. We look forward to meeting you in Korea, with the same passion that you showed us at the event! Hope to see you again soon!
Date : 2018/07/24 | Views : 3440
Visit Korea Committee Partners With National Museum of Korea to Attract Foreign Tourists
Visit Korea Committee Partners With National Museum of Korea to Attract Foreign Tourists The Visit Korea Committee and the National Museum of Korea signed an agreement to work together in attracting foreign tourists. Let’s take a look at the signing ceremony, held at the National Museum of Korea on June 26. Park Sam-Koo, chairman of the Visit Korea Committee, and Bae Kidong, director general of the National Museum of Korea attended the ceremony. Ahead of the signing, representatives from the two organizations engaged in a pleasant conversation. Now, it is time for the official signing. After watching a promotional clip, the two organizations were briefed on the details of the agreement. The agreement was signed by Park Sam-Koo, chairman of the Visit Korea Committee, and Bae Kidong, director general of the National Museum of Korea. The signing was followed by a group photo session. The Visit Korea Committee and the National Museum of Korea will be organizing various activities to attract more foreign tourists to Korea.
Date : 2018/07/05 | Views : 3694
Appointment Ceremony of Workers’ National Smile Team for First Half of 2018
Appointment Ceremony of Workers’ National Smile Team for First Half of 2018 The appointment ceremony of the Workers’ National Smile Team for the first half of 2018 was held on June 22. The event, during which representatives of Korea’s hospitality culture are selected, was one not to be missed At the entrance, the attendees were given traditional fans with messages written in calligraphy, which added to the lively atmosphere. Now, it is time to appoint the members of the National Smile Team! Many exemplary workers in various fields honored the event with their presence. The ceremony kicked off with opening remarks and a congratulatory speech by Secretary-General Han Kyung-ah of the Visit Korea Committee. A total of 57 workers in various fields, including entry/exit and customs, transportation, accommodation, shopping, tourism, and tourist police, were named as members of the National Smile Team. The representatives from each field had the opportunity to share their thoughts. The ceremony ended with a group photo session. Do continue to show your support for the upcoming kindness campaign taking place nationwide by the 15th National Smile Team.
Date : 2018/07/05 | Views : 3335
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promotion at 2018 Korea Tourism Festival
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promotion at 2018 Korea Tourism Festival For two days from June 12 to 13, the Prism Hall in Tokyo Dome City came alive with the launch of the 2018 Korea Tourism Festival. Despite the rain, the event attracted a huge crowd to Tokyo Dome City. The event began with consulting sessions for local travel agencies. We were delighted to know that those in the Japanese tourism industry were already familiar with the Korea Grand Sale and KOREA TOUR CARD. The opening ceremony was attended by VIPs representing Korea and Japan. The festival kicked off with a congratulatory address and a tape-cutting ceremony! Lee Su-hoon, Korea’s ambassador to Japan, and Han Kyung-ah, secretary-general of the Visit Korea Committee, also dropped by the booth. The Visit Korea Committee’s booth enjoyed an especially high turnout. Experts say that more Japanese have developed an interest in traveling to Korea after the PyeongChang Olympics. Thanks to the large turnout, the two-day event was an excellent opportunity for the Visit Korea Committee to promote Korea and its activities! We hope that the next time we meet again will be in Korea.  See you soon.
Date : 2018/06/19 | Views : 4073
Visit Korea Committee Signs Agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to “Expand Mutual Exchange in Tourism and Hospitality”
Visit Korea Committee Signs Agreement with Miyazaki Prefecture to “Expand Mutual Exchange in Tourism and Hospitality” On June 7, the Visit Korea Committee visited Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan and signed an agreement to coordinate more extensive efforts in Korea-Japan tourism and in spreading a culture of kindness. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at the signing ceremony. In a pre-signing meeting, the Visit Korea Committee shared its achievements of the welcoming campaign for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, and Miyazaki Prefecture gave an update on preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. The signing ceremony was attended by more than 50 relevant authorities, including Park Sam-Koo, the chairman of the Visit Korea Committee, and Shunji Kōno, the governor of Miyazaki Prefecture. The event also drew much attention from various media outlets from both Korea and Japan. The two organizations exchanged souvenirs before the signing. The agreement on mutual exchange of tourism and hospitality was signed in a heartwarming atmosphere. The signing ceremony concluded with a group photo of all attendees. Just a moment!! In addition to the agreement, the Visit Korea Committee has been busy promoting its programs, including the Korea Grand Sale, KOREA TOUR CARD, and Hands Free Service, to the Miyazaki City Tourism Association and Japanese travel agencies. Here is a glimpse of what went on. Those representing Japan showed great interest particularly in the KOREA TOUR CARD, which is an exclusive transportation and tourism card for foreigners. In the future, we expect to see more active exchange in tourism-related programs not only between the Visit Korea Committee and Miyazaki Prefecture, but on a larger scale between Korea and Japan.
Date : 2018/06/14 | Views : 3504