Thursday, November 12, 2015

Free Exhibition Passes at Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015




On November 25, 2015 at SMX Convention Center, Taguig from 8AM to 6PM, one of the much awaited E- Commerce Show in Asia will happen. Asia E- Commerce Expo 2015 is expecting to draw crowds especially that big brands joins the exhibition to promote their products and services that includes Citibank, Zalora, Lamudi, Payoneer, Carmudi, Zoomanity Group, Elabram Systems Group, Tree Top Adventure and more. The exhibition viewing is free but still need to register on the actual event.

Another activity during the Asia E- Commerce Expo will be the conference where business leaders and entrepreneurs joins the event as speakers to discuss about E-Privacy, Digital Marketing, E- Logistics, StartUp Innovations, E- Commerce and E- Payment.

The Asia E-Commerce Expo is presented by TAG Media and Public Relations to promote the ASEAN region as a premier business destination. The conference serves as a hub for ideas to help executive managers overseeing enterprises across the Asia Pacific region.

For the full list of speakers and for more information, visit http://www.asiaecommerce.ph. For partnership/sponsorship and speaking opportunites, contact the organizer at 09166299381 or at maria@asiaecommerce.ph.
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Monday, November 9, 2015

[Korea] Number of Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremonies increased



Photo: Bosingak Belfry (left) / Tourists participating in Bosingak Belfry experience

One of the most representative experiences in Seoul, Bosingak Bell-Ringing Ceremony is providing even more chances for foreign tourists to participate since October, 2015. 

The bell tolling experience, which was previously only offered on Tuesdays, has now changed its operation schedule to run every day of the week excluding Mondays. 

This exotic and memorable experience requires no advanced reservation and those who wish to participate can show up by 11:40 in the morning at the second floor of Bosingak Belfry. In addition, participants can now try on Korea's authentic traditional clothing, such as hanbok and palace guard costumes from the Joseon Dynasty and take photographs to capture the moment. 


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☞ Venue: Bosingak Belfry 54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul 
☞ Period: October 2015 - Open all year round 
* Closed: Mondays, Independence Movement Day (March 1), National Liberation Day (August 15), 
New Year’s Eve for bell-ringing ceremony, extreme heat season and cold spell season, 
second and fourth Saturday of every month. 
☞ Operating Hours: 11:00-12:20
☞ Fee: free of charge 
☞ Schedule: 
11:00-11:30 Watch guard ceremony at Bosingak Belfry 
11:30-11:53 Meet in front of Bosingak Belfry and take a photo 
11:53-11:58 Guided tour to learn about Bosingak Belfry 
11:58-11:59 Standing arrangement, hitting practice for bell-ringing 
12:00-12:05 Bell ringing Experience and wearing traditional customs / Photos
* At least one English-speaking cultural commentator will be stationed at the venue at all times. 
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) 

Courtesy of Department of Historical and Cultural Properties of Seoul Metropolitan Government

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Sunday, November 8, 2015

[Korea] Group tourist visa fee exemption till December, 2015

Photo credit: Incheon International Airport Corporation

Visa fee exemption period, which started in July of this year, has been extended to December 31, 2015. The exemption applies to group tourists from China and four Southeast Asian countries including Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia.

Group tourists from the countries mentioned above are exempt from the previously required 15 US dollar processing fee.

In addition, Chinese group tourists in possession of Japanese group visas are allowed to travel in Korea without a visa for up to 15 days.


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☞ Fee Exemption Period: Until December 31, 2015
☞ Website: Ministry of Justice of Korea
www.moj.go.kr/HP/ (Korean, English)
☞ Inquiries: +82-1345, +82-2-6908-1345/1346
(Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Cambodian, Filipino and 13 other languages available)
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Courtesy of the Ministry of Justice of Korea
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Saturday, November 7, 2015

[Korea] K-smile, Korea smiles and the world smiles back



Korea Tourism Organization embarks on the “K-smile” campaign in sync with promoting the successful hosting of 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics.

K-smile will operate with the slogan “Korea smiles and world smiles back” to greet foreign tourists with kind hospitality, which will increase their satisfaction level while traveling around the country, making tourists want to visit Korea again and again. The campaign is a nationwide project involving the assistance of all citizens to spread the spirit of a warm welcome. The campaign will start in restaurants, shopping facilities, accommodations and other places most frequently visited by foreign tourists, with plans to expand further to facilities throughout the country.

During the campaign, a variety of events will be held such as "smile photo contest" and "letter to the kindest Korean". More detailed information can be found at the official website of Korea Tourism Organization from November, 2015.
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☞ Website: www.visitkorea.or.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, German, French, Spanish, Russian)
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization

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Friday, November 6, 2015

[Korea] Express your Korea! National Brand Competition

Poster and photo credit: National Brand Competition poster (left) / Playing gayageum (Korean zither with twelve strings) (right)

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Korea, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea is holding a competition under the theme of “Brand Korea! Marching into the world!”.

All who are interested can apply either as individuals or as part of a team, regardless of age, gender, or nationality. Applications are being accepted through online submission until November 8, 2015.

Submissions can be made into the following categories: video, photography, design, writing and music. Applicants can choose one method and send their entry along with an explanation on the planning procedure and background. The winning submissions will be determined by voting from judges and professionals, as well as members of the general audience.

More detailed information on the prizes and the competition can be found at the official website of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea.

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Submission
Categories		DetailsFile forms
Video- Promotional video in the form of animation, UCC, photo essay, documentary or other.MOV, MPEG4, AVI, WMV
- Video promoting Korea through human relay
Photography
Painting		- World-famous destinations in Korea, people, cultural heritages, nature scenery, etc (photograph, drawing, digital art work)JPG
Drawings:
Quarto size
- PEOPLE of KOREA: 
Story-photo composition of a person’s daily life in Korea (no restrictions on nationality)
- Elementary student: drawing 
(Choose one from the following themes; Hanguel, love, my country, family)
Design- National Brand Slogan & BI developmentJPG, PSD, EPS, AI, etc.
- National Brand Slogan & Calligraphy
Writing- Writing expressing Korea to the worldHWP (Hancom), DOC (MS word)
- Writing on history, people, etc. of Korea.
* Genre including but not limited to: poetry, fiction, essays, fairy tales, plays
Music- Music expressing Korea to the world 
(free theme)		MP3 file and music notes (Format: PDF, JPG, etc.)
- Re-interpretation of Arirang (Korean folk song)


☞ Process of selection and awarding

Internal screening → Nomination selections → National vote/professional screening →
Awards ceremony (December 2015; TBA)

☞ Prizes
ClassificationNumber of winnersPrizes
President's Prize120,000,000 won
Prime Minister's Prize110,000,000 won
Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Prize25,000,000 won
First Prize52,000,000 won
Second Prize51,000,000 won
☞ Online Submission:
www.koreaourstories.kr (Korean, English)
☞ Inquiries: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Courtesy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea


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Thursday, November 5, 2015

[Korea] Festivals/Major Events – November & December 2015


Whether you're into food, nature, or culture, there is a celebration somewhere in Korea for you. Here's a round-up of festivals and activities for the months of November and December in 2015.
FestivalStart-EndCity/County/
District		Region
Mindung Mountain
Eulalia Festival		09-18-2015 11-01-2015Jeongseon-gunGangwon-do
Historical Korean
Drama Festival		10-03-2015 11-22-2015Yongin-siGyeonggi-do
Silla Cultural Festival10-06-2015 12-03-2015Gyeongju-siGyeongsangbuk-do
Anmyeondo Beach
Shrimp Festival		10-09-2015 11-01-2015Taean-gunChungcheongnam-do
Gwanghwamun
International Art Festival		10-21-2015 11-03-2015Jongno-guSeoul
Hampyeong Grand
Chrysanthemum Festival		10-23-2015 11-08-2015Hampyeong-gunJeollanam-do
Masan Gagopa
Chrysanthemum Festival		10-30-2015 11-08-2015Changwon-siGyeongsangnam-do
Gimhae Buncheong
Ceramics Festival		10-23-2015 11-01-2015Gimhae-siGyeongsangnam-do
Jeongeup National
Bullfighting Festival		10-29-2015 11-02-2015Jeongeup-siJeollabuk-do
Goseong Myeongtae Festival10-29-2015 11-01-2015Goseong-gunGangwon-do
Sunchang Fermented
Soybean Festival		10-29-2015 11-01-2015Sunchang-gunJeollabuk-do
Seosan Chrysanthemum Festival10-30-2015 11-08-2015Seosan-siChungcheongnam-do
Yeoju Ogok Naru Festival10-30-2015 11-01-2015Yeoju-siGyeonggi-do
Iksan Ten Million
Chrysanthemum Festival		10-30-2015 11-08-2015Iksan-siJeollabuk-do
Cheongsong Apple Festival11-06-2015 11-09-2015Cheongsong-gunGyeongsangbuk-do
Seoul Lantern Festival11-06-2015 11-22-2015Jung-guSeoul
Seoul Kimchi Making
& Sharing Festival		11-06-2015 11-08-2015Jung-guSeoul
Suncheon Bay Reeds Festival11-06-2015 11-08-2015Suncheon-siJeollanam-do
Jinyeong Sweet
Persimmon Festival		11-06-2015 11-08-2015Gimhae-siGyeongsangnam-do
Geumgang River
Migratory Bird Festival		11-06-2015 11-08-2015Gunsan-siJeollabuk-do
Bangeo Festival11-12-2015 11-15-2015Seogwipo-siJeju-do
Namdo Food Festival11-13-2015 11-15-2015Damyang-gunJeollanam-do
Paju Jangdan Soybean Festival11-20-2015 11-22-2015Paju-siGyeonggi-do
Seoul Design Festival12-02-2015 12-06-2015Gangnam-guSeoul
Seongsan Sunrise Festival12-30-2015 01-01-2016Seogwipo-siJeju-do
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Wednesday, November 4, 2015

[Korea] Make your own kimchi at UNESCO-listed Gimjang event



The tradition of Gimjang will be celebrated during the Seoul Kimchi Making & Sharing Festival from November 6 to 8, 2015.

The festival will take place at City Hall (Seoul Plaza), Gwanghwamun Square, Taepyeongno and Sejongdaero streets. Korea Tourism Organization is looking for international participants for this unique cultural festival.

Gimjang refers to the preparation of large quantities of kimchi to eat throughout winter, proudly being listed on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity List as of 2013.

The festival will promote a sense of community through various programs which include making large quantities of kimchi, trying on traditional costumes, enjoying nongak (traditional Korean farmers’ music) and more!

The festival will run three rounds of the program, recruiting a total of 450 international participants through a first-come, first-served basis. Admission to the festival is free of charge. All who are interested can submit their application along with a signed agreement on collection and use of personal information tohallyu@knto.or.kr by November 3, 2015.

Festival Program & Schedule

RoundDateTimeDetails
1st Round (100 people)Nov 6
(Fri)		13:00-15:30① Kimchi Making 
② Korean Traditional Set Meal Including:
Bossam (napa wraps with pork), so-gogi-gukbap (beef and rice soup) & dubu-kimchi (tofu with stir-fried kimchi)
③ Korean Traditional Culture Experience:
Wearing hanbok, playing traditional games, etc.
④ Benefits for participants: Headscarf, apron, gloves, kimchi and lunch (rice, soup, bossam and tofu, etc.)
2nd Round (250 people)Nov 7
(Sat)		13:00-14:30
3rd Round (100 people)Nov 7
(Sat)		15:00-16:30


*1st round: November 6 (Friday) 13:00-15:30 includes opening ceremony

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ation Period: October 27 (Tue) – November 3 (Tue), 2015
☞ Participant Fee: Free of charge
☞ How to apply:
① Download both Application & Agreement on Collection and Use of Personal Information forms and forward the completed documents to hallyu@knto.or.kr
② Application Download
Agreement on collection and use of personal information Download
* Please sign the Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Information (see attachment) and submit a scanned copy of it.
☞ Final Announcement: November 4 (Wed), 2015
The results and final announcement will be given through personal email.
* Only those who pass the selection process will be contacted via the email provided.
* The selected participants are required to present their passport or photocopy at the registration desk.
☞ Application submission & inquiries: hallyu@knto.or.kr
☞ 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
☞ Website: www.visitkorea.or.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, German, Russian, S

☞ Period: November 6 (Fri) – 7 (Sat), 2015 (* Kimchi making programs)
☞ Venue: In front of City Hall (Seoul Plaza)
☞ Applicpanish, French)

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