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The Tourist Information Center (TIC) provides you with up-to-date and accurate information on Korean tourism. Make it your first stop on your visit to Korea. Visitors can get helpful information on travel, accommodations, tourist attractions and much more at the TIC in the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).

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Korea Tourism Organization currently operates 4 Tourist Information Centers. One is located at the KTO Headquarters in the downtown area of Seoul and the others are located inside the Incheon International Airport, Gimhae International Airport(Busan) and Jeju International Airport.  

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Headquarters TIC

Tourist Information Desk
Tourists are offered a variety of travel information in the form of leaflets, brochures, books and audio-visual presentations. They can obtain these materials from the TIC's Information Desk, where well-trained specialists with fluent English, Japanese and Chinese help tourists find good accommodations, tourist attractions and other information they may want while they are traveling in Korea. The staff at the Information Desk also provide print-outs of data on specific places that visitors may wish to go to.

Free International Telephone & Internet Access Zone
To help ensure visitors have a pleasant and convenient journey, the KTO has arranged the following facilities available at no charge. Travellers can search for Korea-related information online at sites like KTO's official website (www.visitkorea.or.kr). Free international telephone services are also being offered.

Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall
The Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall is a unique place that has been created to cater to different aspects of Korean Entertainment, including movies, music, TV miniseries/dramas, and commercials. Pictures from popular Korean movies frame the outer portion of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall. Inside fans can take their picture alongside life-sized cutouts of their favorite Korean celebrities as well as view more pictures. In addition, Hallyu stars' handprints are displayed at the hall. The Korean Wave (Hallyu) Hall has the most advanced facilities where visitors can roam around in comfort. Here they can enjoy lots of Hallyu stars' video clips and music information for free.

Medical Tourism Promotion Center
The Medical Tourism Promotion 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, so can help medical travelers find a medical institution that will suit their needs. Visitors to the center can also check their health using a body composition analyzer, a stress monitor, a blood pressure monitor, and a skin analyzer free of charge and then can receive consulting and guidance from medical experts.
Operating Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (365 days)
Tel: +82-2-1330

Auditorium
The TIC is a showcase of Korean culture as well as a source of travel information. The TIC auditorium shows films and slide programs about Korean culture and tourist attractions.

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 in other countries.
Hours: 09:00 - 17:30 (Monday-Friday)
Tel : +82-2-7299-318

Travel Agency Desk
Reservations for domestic flights and trains can be made here. Visitors can also choose between a variety of tour packages Additional services include assistance in passport/visa issuance.
Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (Monday – Friday)

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)

Souvenir Corner Shop
The souvenirs, awarded in the National Tourism Souvenirs Contest, are exhibited and on sale.
Hours: 10:00~18:00(Monday~Friday)



Address : 40, Cheongyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul 100-180
Hours:
09:00~20:00(365days)
Travel Information: +82-2-1330 (24hours)
Tel: +82-2-7299-497~499
How to get there :
1. Take subway line 1 and go out of Exit 5 of Jonggak Station. Go straight for 3 minutes.
2. Take subway line 2 and go out of Exit 2 of Euljiro 1-ga Station. Go straight for 5 minutes.
3. Take subway line 5 and go out of Exit 5 of Gwanghwamun Station. Go straight to Cheonggyecheon-ro for 6 minutes. KTO is on your right side at the Gwanggyo Intersection.

Incheon International Airport TIC
Location: Between Gate #12-13 and Gate #1-2 on the arrival floor
Hours: 07:00 - 22:00
Tel: +82-32-743-2600~3

Gimhae International Airport TIC
Location: 1st floor of the international flight terminal
Hours: 07:00-21:00
Tel: +82-51-973-1100

Jeju International Airport TIC
Location: Opposite arrival gate 5 on the 1st floor of the international flight terminal
Hours: 09:00-20:00
Tel: +82-64-742-0032




 
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