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KTO Showcases Korea's Top Attractions to Members of Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union 2023-11-14 On October 30th, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) set out to promote Korean culture and tourism to participants of the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union General Assembly (ABU 2023).
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Korea Unique Venue Receives ‘PATA Gold Awards 2023’ 2023-10-26 KTO’s ‘Korea Unique Venue’ project received the Gold Award under the ‘Printed Marketing Campaign' (PM) category at the ‘PATA Gold Awards 2023’ held in New Delhi, India earlier this month.
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India's Largest Private Bank Visits Korea for MICE Tourism 2023-10-24 Approximately 3,200 members of HDFC Bank, India's largest private bank, visited Korea this October for a corporate meeting.
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KTO-STO Sign MOU to Bring 2025 ICCA Congress to Seoul 2023-09-15 KTO and STO signed an MOU to combine efforts to attract the 2025 ICCA Congress to Seoul.
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Incheon Wins Bid to Host the 2027 International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics General Assembly 2023-09-04 Held every four years, the IUGG General Assembly gathers geoscience experts from around the world to present their research and discuss current issues in the field. This is the second time the general assembly will be held in Asia in 24 years, following its hosting in Japan in 2003.
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Corporate Group from Georgia Enjoys Benefits from Korea Unique Venue Support 2023-07-13 A corporate group from Georgia visiting Korea on a 5 day, 6 night trip enjoyed benefits from the Korea Unique Venue support.
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KTO Makes Big Return to IMEX Frankfurt 2023 to Showcase Korean Business Events & Culture 2023-06-09 Korea made a big return to IMEX Frankfurt 2023, held at Messe Frankfurt from May 23-25, with special programs for buyers, as well as cultural events for booth visitors.
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KTO to Select 13 New KOREA UNIQUE VENUES to Showcase Korea’s Charm 2023-06-02 With growth of the MICE industry, MICE venues are increasing in variety. Corporations and institutions, which preferred large scale convention centers in the past, are increasingly seeking out special places & experiences for their events.
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574 | Travel | A Night of Healing with Jazz Music at the 2018 Jarasum Jazz Festival, Korea | 2018-10-04 | Hit:1449 |
573 | Press Release | More Southeast Asian Companies Choose Korea as their Incentive Travel Destination | 2018-09-13 | Hit:1456 |
572 | Notice | 2018 Fall Foliage in Korea Starts on September 27 | 2018-09-13 | Hit:1447 |
571 | Travel | 2018 Chuseok Schedule for Attractions & Shops in Korea | 2018-09-13 | Hit:1456 |
570 | Travel | 5 Things to Expect when Traveling in Korea during the Thanksgiving Holiday | 2018-09-13 | Hit:1464 |
569 | Travel | Free Admission to Royal Palaces in Korea during Chuseok Holiday | 2018-09-10 | Hit:1452 |
568 | Press Release | World Knowledge Forum to Gather Global Leaders in Korea | 2018-09-05 | Hit:1439 |
World Knowledge Forum to Gather Global Leaders in Korea
The 19th World Knowledge Forum (WKF) is taking place at Jangchung Arena Shilla in Seoul from October 10 (Wed) - 12 (Fri) and is expected to welcome around 3,500 delegates.
Photo: Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participated in the 18th World Knowledge Forum as speaker
The central theme of this year's forum is Global Challenges: Geopolitical Conflicts and Trade War. Event delegates will gain insights on the interesting developments of the diplomatic relations in the Korean Peninsula; how the blockchain technology is disrupting the existing monetary system; and ways to improve the quality of life beyond wealth and technology. The WKF is not complete without its prominent speakers and this year welcomes around 200 of them, including former UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, founder of Crypto Exchange Miko Matsumura, Nobel Peace Prize Winner Kawasaki Akira, and the President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid.
Korea is rising as a top meetings’ destination with an ever-growing number of upcoming international conferences to be hosted in the country, including the 72ndCongress of the International Fiscal Association (1,600 pax), 22ndWONCA World Conference of Family Doctors (5,000 pax), and 82ndInternational Electrotechnical Commission General Meeting (3,000 pax). Meanwhile, the Korea MICE Bureau offers conference organizers specific tailor-made support, including cultural performances, tour programs, mobile app development, and more. To learn more about the bureau's activities & support programs, visit koreaconvention.org close |
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567 | Notice | World Club Dome 2018 to be held in Incheon, Korea | 2018-09-04 | Hit:1413 |
566 | Industry | 24 Hours in Jeonju : A Taste of Korea's Food Capital | 2018-09-04 | Hit:1429 |
565 | Travel | Autumn Festivals in Korea 2018 | 2018-08-23 | Hit:1474 |