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Korea Grand Sale 2025, the ultimate 45-day festival, has begun! (Jan 15 – Feb 28, 2025) Get ready for Korea's most extensive shopping, culture, and tourism festival! Yesterday, the grand opening of Korea Grand Sale 2025 took place at the ONDREAM SOCIETY. Even the Vice Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism joined the event to show their support for the success of this incredible festival! From the exclusive shopping deals to the Welcome Center open for foreign visitors and vivid reviews on the available convenience services, the opening ceremony was packed with valuable information. Get a sneak peek into what’s in store! Roundtable Meeting Tourism businesses and foreign visitors came together to share information and experiences: Businesses introduced the top benefits of the Korea Grand Sale 2025, and visitors shared their firsthand reviews of the convenience services and special offers. From unbeatable shopping deals to valuable tourist information, the opening event was beneficial for everyone! The opening ceremony revealed why Korea Grand Sale 2025 is the year's most anticipated festival!   Site Tour After the Roundtable Meeting, participants took a journey through OLIVE YOUNG and SHOE MARKER, discovering the exclusive convenience services tailored for foreign tourists. They also indulged in a delightful shopping experience at the iconic Line Friends Square!   Welcome Center Tour The Myeongdong Welcome Center opened its doors to kick off the festival and has been flooded with visitors since day one! The very first visitor to the Myeongdong Welcome Center was presented with a special Welcome Kit! An AI Photo Booth, the Lucky Crane, and other events and programs await visitors at the Welcome Center. Enjoy more benefits at the Welcome Center, which is open daily during the event from January 15 to February 28. If you plan to travel to Korea this winter, make your trip extra special with the special deals offered by the Korea Grand Sale 2025! #KoreaGrandSale #OpeningCeremony #SceneSketch
Date : 2025/02/14 | Views : 868
Get ready – Korea Grand Sale 2025 is here! From January 15 to February 28, experience 45 days of non-stop excitement with Korea’s largest shopping, culture, and tourism festival exclusively for foreign visitors! The Korea Grand Sale brings unbeatable discounts and benefits for everything you need – flights and transportation, shopping, accommodations, food and dining, beauty and health services, unique cultural experiences, convenient services, and more. If you are a foreigner traveling to Korea, don’t miss out on the exclusive offers prepared by the Korea Grand Sale! Korea Grand Sale Welcome Center If you are visiting Korea this winter, this is a must-visit place for you. Today, we present to you the Korea Grand Sale Welcome Center, your ultimate travel hub! ⓒ Korea Grand Sale   The Korea Grand Sale Welcome Center is a tourist information center that provides travel information along with discount benefits and tourism services for tourists visiting Korea. At the Welcome Center, you can easily check out incredible deals from participating businesses by simply tapping on the kiosk, enjoy convenient services, including luggage storage and interpretation services, and dive into K-Content with unique programs and live events only available at the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is ONLY open during the Korea Grand Sale, so be sure to stop by for an unforgettable experience this winter!   Welcome Center Visitors’ Event   ⓒ Korea Grand Sale   Every corner of the Welcome Center is a photo spot. Turn up the fun with plentiful benefits and ten special events available at the Welcome Center!   EVENT ① Korea Grand Sale 3-STEP Event STEP ① STEP ② STEP ③ 참여방법 Stop by the Main Welcome Center Follow the KGS official account Share a post of your visit to the Main Welcome Center 경품 and get a KGS coupon package full of shopping benefits for a red pepper paste travel kit for cooking K-Foods and get a chance to step into the photo booth to create your own character   EVENT ② Korea Grand Sale Survey Event Complete the Korea Grand Sale Survey and win gifts through the Lucky Crane experience.   EVENT ③ Receipt Event Bought something near the Welcome Center? Bring your receipt to the Welcome Center and claim traditional Korean souvenirs based on your purchase price. And there’s more. Show your TAX REFUND or reimbursement receipt and get a free eco bag – no purchase price minimum required!   EVENT ④ Experience Yunnori and New Year Fortune-Telling! Playing Yunnori during family gatherings is a cherished New Year tradition in Korea. At the Welcome Center, you can experience this Korean tradition by playing Yunnori, a classic New Year’s game. Toss the Yut sticks and find out what fortune awaits you in 2025! This event happens three times a day.   EVENT ⑤ Travel Convenience in Korea Skip the lines at popular eateries in Korea and enjoy hassle-free dining! During the Korea Grand Sale, you can even enjoy special benefits at more than 400 restaurants nationwide. Use this service during the Korea Grand Sale and win a surprise freebie at the Welcome Center. Where to Find the Welcome Center The Welcome Centers for the Korea Grand Sale 2025 are located at top tourist attractions, including Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Seongsu. ⓒ Korea Grand Sale   Myeongdong Welcome Center Location: Outdoor Square in front of Myeongdong Theater Open Dates: Jan 15 (Wed) – Feb 28 (Fri), 2025 (45 days) Open Hours: 11:00-19:00 Daily Getting There Myeongdong Station Exit 6 (5-minute walk) Euljiro 1(il)-ga station Exit 6 (6-minute walk)   Hub Centers Meyongdong Neoguri’s Ramen Shop Location: 139 Toegye-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul Hongdae BEAUTY PLAY * Closed every Sunday Location: 16 Jandari-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul (2F-5F) Gangnam Ktown4u COEX Location: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (2F-4F) Jamsil Lotte Duty Free World Tower Location: 300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul (Lotte World Mall Avenuel 8F-9F) Seongsu MONEY BOX Location: 16 Yeonmujang 5ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul (1F) Open Dates: Jan 15 (Wed) – Feb 28 (Fri), 2025 (45 days) Open Hours: 11:00-18:00 Daily
Date : 2025/02/14 | Views : 583