Visit Korea Committee Activities

Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Members of the 17th Global Promotional Delegation for Korean Culture and Tourism
Awards Ceremony for Outstanding Members of the 17th Global Promotional Delegation for Korean Culture and Tourism On February 26, the Visit Korea Committee and VANK held an awards ceremony in recognition of the outstanding achievements of the 17th Global Promotional Delegation for Korean Culture and Tourism. It was not easy for the delegates to approach foreign tourists in different places and raise their awareness of Korean culture. The 17th Delegation was busier than ever with more foreign tourists visiting Korea for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Delegates with outstanding performance received medals, certificates of merit, and dolls of Bandabi, the official mascot of the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Each awardee posed for a commemorative photo with Lee Eunjung, the director of the Visit Korea Committee’s Service Improvement Team, and Park Gi-tae, the director of VANK. The awardees gave presentations to share their experiences and inspire other delegates. The event was a meaningful time with the delegates bonding together and renewing their commitment. We look forward to the delegates playing a key role in promoting Korean culture and tourism for the rest of their term. The Visit Korea Committee will actively support the activities of the 17th Global Promotional Delegation to make foreign tourists feel welcome in Korea. : )  
Date : 2018/03/05 | Views : 3968
Visit Korea Committee Holds 11th Board Meeting
Visit Korea Committee Holds 11th Board Meeting   On February 22, the Visit Korea Committee held its 11th board meeting at Lotte Hotel Seoul. Chaired by Chairman Park Sam-koo of the committee, the meeting proceeded with a report on final accounts 2017, an announcement of projects for 2018, and the appointment of new board members to play a key role in the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year.    <The 11th board meeting of the Visit Korea Committee>   <Declaration of the opening of the board meeting and opening remarks by Chairman Park>   <Report on final accounts 2017, and announcement of projects for 2018>   <Report on final accounts 2017, and approval of projects and annual budget for 2018>   <Free discussion: Measures to promote tourism>   <Luncheon>    Through close cooperation with the board of directors, the Visit Korea Committee expects to provide more benefits and better services to foreign tourists in Korea.  
Date : 2018/02/27 | Views : 3672
Korea Tour Card Forum for Business Partners
Korea Tour Card Forum for Business Partners   The Korea Tour Card, an exclusive card for foreign tourists, provides benefits in public transportation, shopping, tourism, and cultural activities. The card is celebrating its first anniversary. With more than 20,000 cards sold in the past year,the card has grown popular among foreigners. On February 6, a forum for Korea Tour Card business partners was held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to commemorate the first anniversary. Business partners and regional authorities participated in the forum to provide feedback and share their opinions on future directions. Before the event, the participants dropped their business cards into the collection box for a lucky draw. Rice cakes were handed out in celebration of Korea Tour Card’s first anniversary and to thank the participants for attending the forum. The success of Korea Tour Card would not have been possible if not for the support of its business partners. The forum was attended by Han Kyung-ah, secretary-general of the Visit Korea Committee; Chung Ju-young, general manager of the Marketing Team of the Korea Tour Card; and Choi Hyun-seung, manager of the Cultural Infrastructure Division of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. There was a brief presentation on the benefits offered by the Korea Tour Card, past sales, and future plans. The presentation was followed by a Q&A session. The opinions provided by business partners were constructive and insightful. We hope more foreign tourists can enjoy the benefits of the Korea Tour Card in 2018. Finally, it was time for the much-anticipated lucky draw. Among the attractive prizes were official souvenirs of the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The forum concluded with a photo-taking ceremony. Many foreign tourists were able to enjoy a more pleasant stay in Korea thanks to the business partners of the Korea Tour Card! We look forward to their continued support and participation in providing better services to foreigners.
Date : 2018/02/19 | Views : 5082
National Smile Team Members Welcome Visitors for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games
National Smile Team Members Welcome Visitors for PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games   On February 7, National Smile Team members of the Visit Korea Committee headed to Gangwon Province. They launched the K-Smile campaign to welcome foreigners visiting Korea for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Upon arriving at Gangneung Station in the early morning, the mduring the Olympics period.embers embarked on the campaign. They gave a warm welcome to visitors alighting at Gangneung Station, shouting “Welcome to Korea, Welcome to Gangneung, Pyeongchang!” They passed on high fives to liven up the atmosphere. As you see, many foreigners were delighted. The Visit Korea Committee operated the Tourist Service Center (TSC) in front of Gangneung Station. Many foreigners dropped by and enjoyed the various events and comforts offered at the Center. The most popular attraction was the mini curling experience, which allows visitors to get a taste of the winter Olympic sport. With the warm welcome and the opportunity to try winter sports, the foreigners felt fully immersed in the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. The K-Smile campaign, launched in celebration of the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, will be spread out over three sessions to welcome foreign tourists visiting Korea during the Olympics period. The Visit Korea Committee will continue its efforts for foreigners to make the most out of their stay in Korea and thoroughly enjoy the PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. Do watch out for more!
Date : 2018/02/12 | Views : 5368
27th Seoul Music Awards Held to Commemorate 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year
27th Seoul Music Awards Held to Commemorate 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year On January 27, when Seoul froze over at a temperature of minus 20 degrees, Gocheok Sky Dome was burning with the energy of K-pop. K-pop fans from around the world gathered to watch the 27th Seoul Music Awards, held in commemoration of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year.  The Visit Korea Committee attended the event to join in the celebration of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year. 50 winners of the Korea Grand Sale pre-sale event were given two tickets each to the Seoul Music Awards. The tickets were handed out to the winners in person. We were delighted to see them so happy and excited. The main event was preceded by a red carpet event. At the red carpet event, we noticed the emblem of the Visit Korea Committee in the background. The K-pop stars seem to add more shine to the emblem.  The lineup of stars walking the red carpet ranged from Super Junior, one of the pioneering idol groups behind the Korean wave, to the increasingly popular Chungha and Pristin.  Before the event, there was a brief video clip on the Visit Korea Committee’s campaign. The audience paid attention to the various benefits targeting foreigners, including the Korea Tour Card and Korea Grand Sale. The main event began with wild cheers from the crowd.  We also saw some familiar faces on stage during the presentation of the Hallyu Special Award. They were Secretary-General Han Kyung-Ah and actor Lee Yi-kyung. The winners were EXO and SHINee’s Taemin. Super Junior’s Leeteuk received the awards on their behalf. Congratulations!  At the reception, we met the big winners of the day. BTS was the winning team of the Grand Prize.  BTS is playing a key role in spreading K-pop around the world. Congratulations to the team for their well-deserved Grand Prize! We look forward to K-pop stars spreading not only the Korean wave, but also raising global awareness of Korea. Of course, the Visit Korea Committee will do its part as well. 🙂
Date : 2018/02/12 | Views : 7309