Visit Korea Committee Activities

2019 Korea Grand Sale Special Promotion: Old Restaurant Stories With Chef Park Chan-il
2019 Korea Grand Sale Special Promotion Old Restaurant Stories With Chef Park Chan-il One of the special food promotions of the Korea Grand Sale was Old Restaurant Stories with Chef Park Chan-il. It drew a lot of attention even before it began. The Visit Korea Committee held an event on its website and social media channels to select foreigners to join the tour. Twenty lucky winners were selected from among the participants. The much-awaited tour of old restaurants took place on January 18. Let’s take a closer look at what the lucky winners got to enjoy. The meeting point was the Welcome Center of the Korea Grand Sale in front of Cheonggye Plaza. The winners dropped by the Welcome Center, which offers a variety of services for foreign tourists. They received a welcome kit, and began the tour of old restaurants. The first restaurant was Cheongjinok! Established in 1937, Cheongjinok exudes the atmosphere of Korea in the 1970s. The participants are listening attentively as the chef introduces the rich history of Cheongjinok. The first menu was seonji haejangguk (ox blood hangover soup), which foreigners are not familiar with. Luckily, the participants seemed to enjoy it. The next restaurant was Yeolchajib in Jongno-gu. It has been around since the days of Pimatgol, an alley of pubs in Jongno that was fraught with the joys and sorrows of Seoul’s office workers. The legendary Pimatgol has disappeared with urban renewal, but Yeolchajib is continuing its legacy today. The participants are listening to Chef Park Chan-il while waiting for the food. It was amazing how the chef explained the stories behind old restaurants in a way that can be easily understood by foreigners. The bindaetteok (mung bean pancake) and guljeon (oyster pancake) were delicious, and went well with the traditional rice wine makgeolli. The last restaurant was Joseonok in Eulji-ro, Jung-gu. The head chef at this old restaurant is the oldest in Korea. Joseonok sticks to the traditional way of separating meat from the sides, and leaving the bone in the middle. What an impressive culinary philosophy! The participants concentrated hard so that they would not miss a word of what the chef was saying. They remained attentive until the last minute! With the pleasant tour of Joseonok as the grand finale, the special promotion Old Restaurant Stories came to an end. The tour was so much fun that it was hard to say goodbye. The short but meaningful tour of old restaurants representing the flavors of Seoul has become cherished memories for the foreign participants as well as the staff of the Visit Korea Committee, who worked hard to make it happen.
Date : 2019/01/23 | Views : 3021
Opening Ceremony Held for the 2019 Korea Grand Sale!
Opening Ceremony Held for the 2019 Korea Grand Sale! On January 17, the 2019 Korea Grand Sale kicked off with an opening ceremony at the Welcome Center in Cheonggye Plaza, located near Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station. Many people gathered to celebrate the opening of the 2019 Korea Grand Sale. Let’s take a look at the scene! Aren’t you surprised by the high turnout despite the cold weather? The female popera group Ariel gave a congratulatory performance before the unveiling of the Welcome Center. They sang their hearts out for the success of the 2019 Korea Grand Sale, and their beautiful, harmonious melodies rang throughout the plaza. The unveiling ceremony of the Welcome Center was attended by Kim Hyun-hwan, head of the Tourism Policy Bureau of the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism; Han Kyung-ah, secretary-general of the Visit Korea Committee; and key personnel of the Korea Grand Sale. Open to foreigners, the Welcome Center offers a variety of pamphlets, tourist information, and service facilities. Do visit the Welcome Center and make use of the various benefits. The representatives of the National Smile Team took a Pledge of Kindness, showing their commitment to welcoming foreign tourists. The representatives encouraged everyone in Korea to give foreign tourists a warm welcome. The opening ceremony of the 2019 Korea Grand Sale was held successfully, and came to a close with a random prize draw. We hope that the event was a meaningful time for all participants, including foreign tourists from around the world, related personnel, and Korean citizens. We look forward to your continued interest in the 2019 Korea Grand Sale.
Date : 2019/01/22 | Views : 2651
The 28th Seoul Music Awards Partners With the 2019 Korea Grand Sale!
The 28th Seoul Music Awards Partners With the 2019 Korea Grand Sale! Many fans had been looking forward to the 28th Seoul Music Awards. The event enjoyed a high turnout, and the scene was bustling with energy. This year, the 28th Seoul Music Awards was all the more special thanks to the partnership with the 2019 Korea Grand Sale. Let’s take a look at how the K-pop stars had the crowd going wild! To commemorate the Korea Grand Sale, the Visit Korea Committee gave away tickets to the Seoul Music Awards in a pre-sale event. A total of 200 tickets to the Seoul Music Awards were presented to 100 foreigners selected through social media channels. The lucky winners received their tickets and a promotional pamphlet of the 2019 Korea Grand Sale at the ticket collection booth of the Visit Korea Committee in Gocheok Sky Dome, in front of Exit 2 of Guil Station. Despite the cold sub-zero weather, the scene was abuzz with the passion of K-pop fans. A Tourist Service Center (TSC) was also set up at the site to provide a variety of services to foreign tourists. The main event featured an attractive lineup of K-pop stars! The grand prize went to the ever-popular BTS. We look forward to your continued support for the upcoming 2019 Korea Grand Sale, just as you have shown for the Seoul Music Awards
Date : 2019/01/21 | Views : 2853
Visit Korea Committee Attends 2019 Fukuoka Travel Fair
Visit Korea Committee Attends 2019 Fukuoka Travel Fair The Fukuoka Travel Fair was held in Fukuoka, Japan for two days on January 12 and 13. The Visit Korea Committee attended the event to raise awareness of Korea tourism and to attract more Japanese tourists to Korea. The committee made extensive preparations to welcome visitors to its booth at the 2019 Fukuoka Travel Fair. The hot pink promotional pamphlets of the Korea Grand Sale, with only a few copies left, are hard to miss. The committee had gone all out in setting up its booth, and enjoyed a high turnout. As you can see, a long queue formed in front of the booth. This shows that the locals were highly interested in traveling to Korea. The Korean boy band G.IAM gave a special live performance, followed by a talk show on Korea tourism, and a Hi-Touch session. The handsome stars had the crowd going wild with their energy and talent. At every hour, the committee held a 15-minute time event at its booth. After using the QR code to connect to the Visit Korea Committee’s Instagram and pressing “Like,” visitors had the opportunity to play rock-paper-scissors. Winners received special souvenirs, and those who tied had another chance to play. Those who lost were also given a small gift just for taking the time to participate! Doesn’t it sound fun? The visitors participated enthusiastically in the event. A Japanese kid is trying his luck at rock-paper-scissors at the booth. Can you guess whether he won or lost the match? The two-day 2019 Fukuoka Travel Fair ended before we knew it. It was satisfying to watch everyone enjoy themselves. More enjoyment awaits travelers in Korea. See you next time in Korea. Make Korea your next destination!
Date : 2019/01/21 | Views : 2476
Forum Held for KOREA TOUR CARD, Exclusive Card for Foreign Tourists
Forum Held for KOREA TOUR CARD, Exclusive Card for Foreign Tourists KOREA TOUR CARD provides benefits not only in public transportation, but also other tourism-related activities. On November 30, the KOREA TOUR CARD Forum was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza to discuss ways of making the card more convenient for users. The forum was attended by business partners of KOREA TOUR CARD. Many representatives arrived early at the event, demonstrating their enthusiasm. The business partners were from various sectors, including accommodation, food and drinks, tourist attractions, shopping, performances, entertainment, experience, and ski resorts. The forum kicked off with a welcoming address by Han Kyung-ah, secretary-general of the Visit Korea Committee. The forum featured a presentation on KOREA TOUR CARD’s past achievements, current status, and future plans. Many business representatives shared their experience of providing benefits through KOREA TOUR CARD. KOREA TOUR CARD can be purchased at convenience stores (CU, 7-ELEVEN, GS25, emart24), airlines (Jeju Air, HK Express, Air Seoul), AREX, subway vending machines, banks (Woori Bank, Shinhan Bank), and Global Tax Free. This year’s leading vendors are 7-ELEVEN, AREX, and Seoul Metro. The Outstanding Business Partner Award went to Grand Korea Leisure (Seven Luck Casino), Yegam (Jump), and Creative Tong. The winners were very pleased and honored to receive the award. The forum ended with a group photo-taking session, with everyone shouting “Go, KOREA TOUR CARD!” The Visit Korea Committee will continue to devise measures to provide better services. We look forward to foreign tourists making the most of their time in Korea with KOREA TOUR CARD. Thank you.
Date : 2018/12/06 | Views : 3214