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KTO TIC
The main Tourist Information Center (TIC) is located on the basement level of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) headquarters in Seoul. At the TIC, maps, leaflets, and other promotional materials are provided at no charge and visitors can get information on tourist attractions, accommodations, food and much more from professionals fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese. The TIC also offers simple medical services as well as free internet access and phone services. Visitors can browse travel-related books and data at the Tourism Technology Library or visit the souvenir shop and Hallyu zone. Hanbok experience and other cultural programs are offered regularly throughout the year.
The Korea Tourism Organization currently operates 4 Tourist Information Centers, one at each of the following locations: downtown Seoul (B1 of the KTO Headquarters), the Incheon International Airport, Gimhae International Airport (Busan), and the Jeju International Airport.
● Tourist Information
Tourist Information Desk
At the TIC's Information Desk, well-trained specialists fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese offer information on accommodations, tourist attractions, and more. Travel information in the form of leaflets, brochures, books and audio-visual presentations are available free of charge and staff members are more than happy to provide print-outs of sites and information of special interest to each visitor.
Hours: 09:00 - 20:00 (Open all year round)
Services in: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese
Free International Telephone & Internet Access Zone
To help ensure visitors have a pleasant and convenient journey, the KTO provides both free international phone services and free internet access. At the TIC's computer corner, travelers can search for Korea-related information online at sites like the KTO's official website (www.visitkorea.or.kr).
Tourism Technology Library
The library includes numerous reference books and travel guides to the nations of the world. Here you can read about specific destinations in Korea and other countries.
Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (Monday-Friday)
Promotional Materials Stand
Brochures and pamphlets are available for visitors to take. Materials provide travelers with accurate and useful information on Korea's tourist attractions, regional festivals, performance events, tour packages, etc.
Automated Tour Guide System
Located on the ground floor of the Korea Tourism Organization headquarters building, the automated Tour Guide System allows visitors to search travel information, photos, video clips, and maps using a touch screen. Services are available in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese and can directly connect visitors to the KTO's tourist information hotline, the 1330 tt call center.
● Cultural Experience Event
The Korea Tourism Organization's Tourist Information Center (TIC) offers a range of hands-on cultural experience programs such as wearing Hanbok, getting your name written in Hangeul, making Hanji crafts, and more. Anyone visiting the TIC is welcome to participate in these free programs (no reservations necessary).
☞ Venue: TIC Hall
☞ Regular Event Dates: Monday - Saturday (third week of every month)
☞ Special Event Dates: Lunar New Year, Chuseok, Golden Week (April 29 – May 4), etc.
☞ Participation Fee: Free
☞ 1330 tt call center: +82-2-1330, +82-2-729-9497~9 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
☞ 2013 Event Dates
- Hanbok Experience
Guests of all ages can take photos of themselves wearing Hanbok (everyday hanbok, wedding hanbok, and court hanbok). This year, an even wider array of clothing is available from the Three Kingdoms Period (57 B.C. – 668 A.D.) and Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).
☞ Time: 09:30-17:30 (On scheduled days)
☞ Duration: ~ 10 min.
* 2 ~ 5 people at a time
- Calligraphy Experience
A traditional calligrapher will write your name or family motto in Korean on hanji paper.
☞ Time: 13:00-17:00 (On scheduled days)
☞ Duration: ~ 3 min.
* Only 1 person at a time
- Traditional Crafts
Visitors can make either a bokjumeoni (traditional pouch for good luck) and paper hanbok to take home as a souvenir.
☞ Time: 09:00-16:30 (On scheduled days)
☞ Duration: ~ 5 min
* 4 to 6 people at a time
- Play Folk Games
Visitors can play traditional folk games such as Yut-nori (a board game), Tuho (arrow toss), Jegi-chagi (hackeysack) and Paengi-chigii (top spinning).
☞ Time: 09:00-20:00 (on Lunar New Year & Chuseok holiday)
* 2 to 4 people per game
- Traditional Tea Experience
Visitors can sample traditional Korean teas and listen to an explanation about them.
☞ Time: 13:00 – 17:00 (on Lunar New Year & Chuseok holiday)
☞ Duration: ~ 3 min
* 3 people at a time
● Cultural Crafts & Souvenirs
Cultural Property Artisans Hall
This hall displays and sells approximately 500 pieces of art that have been created by artisans preserving Korea's rich cultural history.
Hours: 10:00 - 17:00 (Monday-Friday)
Tel: +82-2-753-4472
Korea Tourism Master Souvenir Hall
Selected through the National Tourism Souvenirs Contest, a variety of products are on display for purchase.
Hours: 10:00 - 18:00
* Closed on Sundays and National Holidays during the winter season (November-February)
Tel: +82-2-318-2196
Exhibition and Sales Center for Regional Specialty Products
Visitors may buy red ginseng, kimchi, and other local specialties at discounted prices (10% off) from the Exhibition and Sales Center for Regional Specialty Products.
Hours: 10:00 – 19:00
* Closed on Sundays and national holidays.
Tel: +82-2-772-9180
● Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall
The Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall has K•Star Gallery, a photo zone where visitors can take pictures with life-size cutouts of some of Korea's most famous celebrities. Hallyu celebrities' handprints are also displayed here. At the nearby K•Star Shop, guests will find a selection of Hallyu celebrity products.
Hours: 10:00 – 18:00
* Open all year round.
● Medical Tourism Information Center
The Medical Tourism Information Center provides information on medical services in Korea. The center provides a one-stop information service, introducing visitors to Korean medical institutions that treat international travelers. The center provides information on the institutions' different specialties and offers free consultation services from medical experts. Visitors to the center can also check their health using a free body composition analyzer, stress monitor, blood pressure monitor, and skin analyzer.
Hours: 09:00 - 19:00 (Open all year round)
Tel: +82-2-1330
E-mail: medicaltourism@knto.or.kr
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Korea Tourism Organization building
☞ Hours: 09:00~20:00 (Open all year round)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
* The hotline is open 24/7.
☞ Telephone: +82-2-7299-497~499
Directions
- 1. Jonggak Station (Subway Line 1), Exit #5
Go straight for 3 minutes and cross over Cheonggyecheon Stream.
After you cross, turn right down the street that runs parallel to Cheonggycheon.
The KTO building is the second building on your left.
* You will see a statue of the blue and red KTO logo out front.
- 2. Euljiro 1-ga Station (Subway Line 2), Exit #2
Go straight for 5 minutes (approximately 2 or 3 blocks).
Turn left down the last side street before Cheonggycheon.
The KTO building is the second building on the left.
* You will see a statue of the blue and red KTO logo out front.
- 3. Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5), Exit #5
Go straight until you cross the Cheonggyecheon Stream
Turn left down the road running parallel to the stream (Cheonggyecheon-ro).
Go straight for approximately 6 minutes, until you see the KTO building on the right.
* You will see the red and blue KTO logo out front.
** If you reach Gwanggyo 4-way Intersection, you've gone too far.
Last updated on March 11, 2013
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