SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday it has partnered with Ctrip, China’s leading online travel agency, to promote and sell tourism products in South Korea. KTO, South Korea’s state-run tourism agency, said it will co-host the “Super Boss Live Show,” a live commerce event, on Wednesday with Ctrip, [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — The number of inbound travelers from countries other than China is expected to surpass the 10 million mark for the first time this year, the government said Tuesday, as it struggles to diversify the country’s tourist portfolio after being hit hard by a diplomatic row between Seoul and Beijing. [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will adopt a quality certification system for the country’s tourism sector as part of its drive to seek qualitative growth, the government said Monday. Under the revised Tourism Promotion Act, businesses can apply for the certificate to the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) starting Thursday, according to the [...]
SEOUL, May 31 (Korea Bizwire) – Namdaemun, officially known as Sungnyemun, is currently the No.1 treasure of South Korea. It is one of the eight gates of a fortress wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon dynasty. However, for the past 20 years, experts and civic groups have debated over whether to give Hunminjeongeum the designation [...]
NEW YORK, Jul. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) invites you to experience the beauty and culture of Korea as part of a new campaign, “To:ur Imagination.” The promotion offers a unique look into the Korean vacations of international celebrities and the opportunity to win one of eight excursions to the country this [...]
SEOUL, May 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreign tourists from China has been rapidly increasing as entry and departure formalities were simplified for them; however, the number of Japanese tourists has been decreasing due to a weak yen. As the tourist dynamics are changing, understanding the needs of the foreign visitors and making [...]
SEOUL, July 18 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have featured 45 traditional markets as recommended by the Agency for Traditional Market Administration in their joint website “Korea Nooks and Crannies” (summer.visitkorea.or.kr). The following are samples of the 45 markets famous for local specialties and street [...]