2023 VISITKOREA User Survey

VISITKOREA, Korea Tourism Organization’s comprehensive Korea travel platform, is running a survey to hear the thoughts and feedback of users regarding the VISITKOREA website, mobile application, and social media channels. The aim of this year’s survey is to get feedback on the areas of highest interest, areas that need improvement, and the general user experience of each VISITKOREA service. The results will allow us to provide a better service, leading to a more enjoyable Korea experience for all visitors. The survey takes just around five minutes, and 300 lucky participants will win a $10 Amazon e-gift card! Increase your chances of winning by using the same email address registered to your VISITKOREA account! 2023 VISITKOREA User Survey Event period: November 29 – December 12, 2023 Winners announcement: December 14, 2023 through VISITKOREA news Prize: $10 Amazon e-gift card (300 winners) * Amazon e-gift card can only be used on the amazon.com (US) website. [Survey link: Click to participate]

11/29/2023

2023 Korea Tourism Photo Contest Award-winning Photos Exhibition

An exhibition of award-winning photos from the 2023 Korea Tourism Photo Contest will be held on the third floor concourse of Seoul Station from November 29 to December 17, 2023. A total of 120 photos showcase the beauty of Korea, capturing special moments and hidden attractions. The exhibition shows select photos from the 2023 Korea Tourism Photo Contest, held by Korea Tourism Organization in May of this year. From the Woo Young Woo hackberry tree in Changwon, famous as a filming site from the K-drama “Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2020),” to Suncheon and Taebaek, the 10 award-winning photos perfectly capture the natural beauty of Korea in various regions. In addition, the exhibition is set up in themes of region and season, with many photos taken by travel writers. Visitors can participate in various events, including receiving an exhibition photo ticket and downloading photos. 2023 Korea Tourism Photo Contest Award-winning Photos Exhibition Period: November 29 – December 17, 2023 / 10:00-19:00 Venue: Seoul Station 3F Concourse Address: 405 Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 용산구 한강대로 405) Inquiries - Exhibition & event: +82-2-9519-8145 / [email protected] - Korea Tourism Organization Digital Contents Team: +82-33-738-3815 / [email protected]

11/29/2023

Seoul Lantern Festival Lights Up the Night

Seoul Lantern Festival, Seoul’s main winter festival, will brighten up the night from December 15, 2023 to January 21, 2024. This year marks the 15th year of the festival, and will be expanding for the first time to include Gwanghwamun Plaza and Seoul Plaza, making it the largest it has ever been! This year’s theme is “White Night in Seoul” and will feature LED lanterns made of hanji (traditional Korean paper), air balloons, kinetic art, and more fun lighting displays. As 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, special displays will focus on dragons, including a large blue dragon at Gwanghwamun Plaza, and the “White Dragon” display at Cheonggyecheon Stream. Gwanghwamun Plaza Market is a Christmas market for local small businesses. Vendors will have everything to enjoy a joyful holiday season, from Christmas products to craft items, and winter treats. Other programs include Christmas and New Year’s photo zones and participatory events. This year’s market will also include food trucks and dining booth area during the festival period. Seoul Lantern Festival & Gwanghwamun Plaza Market Period: December 15, 2023 – January 21, 2024 / 18:00-22:00 Venues: Gwanghwamun Plaza , Sejong-ro Park , Seoul Plaza , Cheonggyecheon Stream (Cheonggye Plaza - Mojeongyo Bridge section) Instagram: @seoullanternfestival

11/27/2023

KTO x Starbucks Korea Eco-friendly Campaign

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and Starbucks Korea (hereafter Starbucks) have joined hands to promote the VISIT KOREA YEAR 2023-2024 through an eco-friendly campaign. Both companies will be using their marketing channels to promote the eco-friendly travel campaign. The eco-friendly travel campaign starts from November 24 at select Starbucks locations. Visitors can participate in the event by uploading a photo of their Starbucks drink in their personal tumbler or an in-store Starbucks cup to their personal social media. Participants will receive a specially made Starbucks stainless steel tumbler with the VISIT KOREA YEAR 2023-2024 logo and characters (while supplies last). The 10 participating Starbucks locations each have their own unique charm, making them tourist attractions in their own right. Starting next year, over 1,800 Starbucks locations nationwide will have VISIT KOREA YEAR 2023-2024 promotional materials for visitors to fall more in love with Korea’s charms. For more information and details regarding participating locations, refer to the official Starbucks website . KTO x Starbucks Eco-friendly Travel Campaign * How to participate Step 1. Buy a drink at Starbucks using your personal tumbler or in-store cup (including reusable cups at eco branches) Step 2. Upload a photo of your drink to your personal social media using the event hashtags Required hashtags: #TOP10STARBUCKSSTORES #KGREENFOUNDATION #20232024VISITKOREAYEAR * Participation gift: Event Starbucks stainless tumbler (200 per branch, first-come first-serve) * Participating branches Starting November 24, 2023 - Starbucks Gyeonggi Yangpyeong DT : Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Namhangang River - Starbucks The Bukhan River R : Romantic space to enjoy the Bukhangang River with your pets Starting December 11, 2023 - Starbucks Edae R : Korea’s first Starbucks, holding over 20 years of history since opening in 1999 Starting in 2024 Seoul - Starbucks Byuldabang : Urban oasis featuring a grand digital art wall - Starbucks The Bukhansan : Space with a panoramic view of Bukhansan Mountain - Starbucks Gyeongdong Market : Unique retro trip to a theater closed over 60 years ago - Starbucks Edae R : Korea’s first Starbucks, holding over 20 years of history since opening in 1999 Gyeonggi-do - Starbucks Gyeonggi Yangpyeong DT : Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Namhangang River - Starbucks The Bukhan River R : Romantic space to enjoy the Bukhangang River with your pets Gangwon-do - Starbucks Chuncheon Gubongsan R : Reserve store overlooking the outstanding cityscape of Chuncheon Jeollanam-do - Starbucks The Yeosu Dolsan DT : Experience Yeosu’s sea and night in a unique way Gyeongsangbuk-do - Starbucks Daegu Jongro Old House : Enjoy music and coffee in a traditional hanok building Jeju-do - Starbucks Jeju Songdang R : Enjoy Jeju’s nature and stones with Starbucks coffee at this reserve store

11/24/2023

Fall in Love with K-Musical, It’s K-Musical Time!

With their star-studded casts, bright lights, and beautiful music scores, K-musicals are the next big thing following K-dramas and K-pop! Now is the time to fall in love with K-musicals! Learn about

11/16/2023

Art Road (Modern and Contemporary Art)

K-Art Courses: Yesterday and Today of Korean Art Seochon and Bukchon were the main stages for artists from the Joseon dynasty to modern times. As a result, traces of painters, such as Gyeomjae Jeong

11/06/2023

Cultural Experience at Seochon (West Village)

A Walk through the Culture of the Ordinary People in Seochon: From “Yeopjeon Lunchbox” to Old Used Bookstores With Gyeongbokgung Palace as the center, the east is called Bukchon, and the west is cal

11/03/2023

More for Less: Smart Ways to Save during Your Korean Vacation

Many people save up for months or even years for their dream trip. If Korea is your dream destination, then let us help remove some of that financial burden! From discounted transportation to free ad

09/25/2023