Visit Korea Committee Activities

K-Smile Campaign Promoted at 2018 Jeju Olle Walking Festival
K-Smile Campaign Promoted at 2018 Jeju Olle Walking Festival The 2018 Jeju Olle Walking Festival, a major autumn festival in Korea, was held on November 1. The Visit Korea Committee headed to Jeju Island to encourage the locals to participate in the K-Smile Campaign, and to give a warm welcome to foreign tourists. This is Namwonpogu Port, the departure point of the walking festival. A large crowd had gathered since early morning. The Visit Korea Committee’s booth also enjoyed a high turnout. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed visitors with a roulette wheel spinning and other events. Many locals and foreigners were interested to know more about the K-Smile Campaign and other programs organized by the Visit Korea Committee. We hope that the campaign’s message has reached everyone who attended the festival. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to play a leading role in spreading word on Korea’s culture of kindness and hospitality. See you again next time.
Date : 2018/11/08 | Views : 997
2016-2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture and Tourism Festival in Hong Kong
2016-2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture and Tourism Festival in Hong Kong From October 26 to 28, the Korea culture and Tourism Festival was held at the Mira Hotel and Plaza Hollywood in Hong Kong. Shall we take a look at how the Visit Korea Committee’s programs, including the 2016-2018 Visit Korea Year and the Korea Grand Sale, were promoted in Hong Kong? On the first morning, B2B meetings were held with related organizations. This was followed by a briefing on Korea tourism. The Visit Korea Committee gave a presentation on tour packages tied to the Korea Grand Sale. The session turned out successful with many tour operators and industry representatives expressing interest. From October 27 to 28, the K-Wave & Winter Travel Carnival was held for general consumers. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed visitors to its booth by distributing various souvenirs and organizing an event featuring Yut, a traditional Korean game. The booth saw a high turnout, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks to the widespread support from Hong Kong, the Visit Korea Committee was able to spread word on its various programs. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to organize events around the world, and strive to attract more foreign tourists to Korea. Thank you.
Date : 2018/11/05 | Views : 884
Launching Ceremony Held for Smart Help Desk
Launching Ceremony Held for Smart Help Desk The Visit Korea Committee has launched Smart Help Desk, a service that helps to resolve inconveniences experienced during free independent travel in Korea. Shall we take a look at the launching ceremony? The launching ceremony of Smart Help Desk was held at the China Embassy branch of 7-Eleven in Myeong-dong on October 22. Smart Help Desk is useful in searching for information, and offers real-time booking for taxis and restaurants, as well as communication functions, including the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline. Information on shopping, transportation, restaurants, and emergency guidelines are provided in four different languages. Tourists can travel in Korea the smarter way with Smart Help Desk. Many journalists were at the scene to learn more about this revolutionary service for foreign tourists. Can you feel the buzz? Free independent travelers in Korea had the chance to try out Smart Help Desk. The most inconvenient thing about visiting Korea was gaining travel information, and they were delighted at having access to various resources in their own language. Tourists can use Smart Help Desk at a total of 10 major tourist attractions throughout Korea,including the one installed in Myeong-dong. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to exert efforts to improve travel-related services for foreign tourists, thereby making Korea a country where the world returns to.   Thank you .
Date : 2018/10/24 | Views : 875
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival
2016–2018 Visit Korea Year Promoted at 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival The 2018 Korea Culture & Tourism Festival was held at Central World in Bangkok, Thailand from October 5 to 7. Let’s head to Thailand to check out the Visit Korea Committee’s range of programs, including the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year campaign and the Korea Grand Sale. On the first day, there was a seminar on Korea tourism. The Visit Korea Committee showed promotional videos on the upcoming 2019 Korea Grand Sale and other key programs. The representatives of Thailand’s tourism industry attending the seminar were very attentive and enthusiastic. The second day of the festival was open to the general public. A long line formed even before the doors opened, showing that the Korean wave was going strong in Thailand. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed the many visitors to its booth with a rock-paper-scissors event and various souvenirs. The Visit Korea Committee’s booth drew a huge crowd! It was one of the most sought-after booths in the festival. Lee Min-ho, the honorary ambassador of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year, proved to be just as popular in Thailand. The festival ended successfully thanks to your support and encouragement. The Visit Korea Committee will continue to do its part to spread word on Korea’s kindness and hospitality. We hope to see you next time in Korea.
Date : 2018/10/15 | Views : 954
K-Smile Campaign Promoted at Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo
K-Smile Campaign Promoted at Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo Following the Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Seoul on September 9, the Korea Japan Festival 2018 was held in Tokyo for two days from September 22 to 23. Shall we take a look? The Korea Japan Festival 2018 in Tokyo is taking place in Hibiya Park. The opening ceremony is underway. The festival kicked off with congratulatory messages by distinguished guests and performances Outdoor performances, including Ganggangsullae, were held to promote more active exchange between Korea and Japan. The Visit Korea Committee welcomed visitors to the booth with various events and souvenirs. The visitors had the opportunity to play Yut, a traditional Korean board game, and took photos with Pororo, the honorary ambassador of the 2016–2018 Visit Korea Year. During the two-day festival, the Visit Korea Committee’s booth attracted a considerable number of distinguished guests and potential tourists. Thank you to all who visited our booth. Until the day we meet again in Korea, we promise to do our best in raising awareness of Korea’s kindness and hospitality.
Date : 2018/10/04 | Views : 927