Seoul city government gets tough on dodgy cabbies
SEOUL, Korea - The Seoul city government is offering a cash reward of 500,000 won ($457) to anyone informing the authorities about taxi drivers who rip off foreign tourists.
Gangnam Style
In response to music video sensation “Gangnam Style,” a new video by the Seoul Tourism Organization - with an accent ...
The 11th Seoul International Cafe Show 2012'
SEOUL, South Korea - Asia's largest Coffee Trade Show, 'The 11th Seoul International Cafe Show 2012' (hereafter referred to as Seoul Cafe Show 2012) will be held on November 22-25, on the third ...
Dine Around event in Insa-dong
Seoul will be serving up the very best of traditional Korean and international cuisine as part of the regular Skal “Dine Around” event during next month’s 73rd Skal World Congress.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Incheon International Airport
DFW AIRPORT, Texas - Leaders from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport and Incheon (ICN) International Airport from Seoul, South Korea, both rated among the world's top airports for ...
Just in time for Chuseok holiday
SINGAPORE - Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group (Nasdaq: PCLN), today announced deals in South Korea just in time for Chuseok.
Prepaid sim cards for Seoul tourists
SEOUL, Korea - It is now easier than ever for business travelers in Seoul to keep connected with friends, family, and co-workers back home – all while using their own phone.
Sung-Real Lee named as new CEO and President
Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) named Sung-Real Lee CEO and President on July 2, 2012.
2012 Pre-COP Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change
Seoul will host the 2012 Pre-COP Ministerial Meeting on Climate Change from October 21-23rd.
Turns back for emergency landing
By eTN Staff Writer
Korean Airlines Boeing 777 Flight 72 was forced to make an emergency landing at approximately 5:30 pm on Tuesday evening at Comox Air Force base in Vancouver Island after receiving a bomb ...
Tourists Overcharged In Seoul
Seoul City announced plans Wednesday to crack down on call vans illegally picking up tourists and overcharging them.
Life changes when you run
Dong Chang Jeong published his book entitled “Life Changes When You Run.” Mr.
Creole islands marketing tourism in Seoul
The Seychelles Tourism Board has stepped up its efforts in Korea to increase the visibility of the islands in a bid to generate interest for Korean holiday makers to choose these mid-ocean Creole ...
NYC-Seoul Tourism Agreement Signed
South Korea’s capital and New York City signed an agreement to run a joint tourism marketing campaign, Seoul city officials said Tuesday.
Seoul captures 5th place in UIA rankings
Seoul is in 5th place for the number of international meetings in 2010 according to the recently released Statistics Report by the Union of International Associations (UIA).
Air China
BEIJING, China - Air China's Beijing-Seoul flights CA137/8 will land at Gimpo Airport instead of Incheon Airport starting July 1, which means that the carrier will operate into and out of two ...
Seychelles Pavilion Secured
One-hundred countries and 8 international organizations are expected to participate in Yeosu 2012 in South Korea, under the theme "The living ocean and coast: diversity of resources and ...
Hawaiian Airlines Starts Flights To Seoul
HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines today spread its wings deeper into Asia, with the launch of its new nonstop service between Honolulu and Seoul, South Korea.
MARTIN SIRK, CEO, INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS AND CONVENTION ASSOCIATION
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
SEOUL, Korea (eTN) - More than in any other travel segment, the lack of safety or the bad image of a destination has an immediate adverse effect on business and MICE tourism.
Eco-friendly full-size electric buses start service in Seoul
SEOUL - The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it has started commercial operation of eco-friendly full-size electric buses on the Mt. Namsan circular routes as of December 21.
CONFLICT BETWEEN NORTH AND SOUTH KOREA
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
SEOUL (eTN)- International meeting industry representatives at Korea MICE Expo 2010 looked undeterred by North Korea’s attack on Yeongpyeong Island located west of the Korean Peninsula.
SEOUL POPULARITY
By Luc Citrinot, eTN
SEOUL (eTN) - Travelers who visited Seoul a decade ago might probably remember South Korea’s capital as a rather bleak place. But Seoul has changed beyond recognition in the last five years.
Ranking Asia-Pacific Tourist Draws
Seoul ranks fifth in the way it handles tourism among 12 major cities in the Asia-Pacific, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday.
UNESCO Designation
SEOUL, South Korea - Seoul was appointed a UNESCO City of Design as of July 20, 2010. The designation is
Seoul Is Hot Spot In Asian Travel
Seoul is the No.1 place where Japanese, Chinese and Thai tourists want to visit, beating out New York, Paris, Honolulu, Maldives and Rome, according to a survey conducted by AC Nielsen, an ...
Powered By Liquefied Petroleum Injection
By eTN Staff Writer
The newly-introduced hybrid taxi in Seoul is a hybrid vehicle powered by a Liquefied Petroleum Injection (LPI) engine that was first developed in Korea.
Korea
By Linda Hohnholz, eTN
Seoul is a modern, lively city that cherishes its heritage.
Global Phenomenon
By Linda Hohnholz, eTN
The popularity of Korean soap dramas is a global phenomenon, and Seoul's tourism officials, who had been searching for a new direction, were right on top of this blossoming affection for Korea and ...
Starting June 4
By eTN Staff Writer
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start offering code share flights between Shizuoka and Seoul (Incheon) operated by Korean Air (KAL) starting June 4, 2009, the first day of operation of the new Shizuoka ...
!["Hi Seoul Festival" celebrates 7th anniversary](http://www.eturbonews.com/files/imagecache/teaser/2467730562_4bbd50cfee_m.jpg ""Hi Seoul Festival" celebrates 7th anniversary")
Korea
By eTN Staff Writer
"Hi Seoul Festival 2009," celebrating its 7th anniversary this year, will be held from May 2-10 in Seoul, the capital of Korea.
