The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is celebrating the Korea Travel Festival 2024, promoting South Korea as a must-visit destination. This year’s festival is particularly significant as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Philippines.
Esteemed guests perform a ceremonial gesture symbolizing the magical experience of Korea’s first snow. From left: Korea Tourism Organization Manila Office Director, HyungJoon Kim; EXO’s Xiumin; Honorary Ambassador for Korea Family Tourism in the Philippines, Melai Cantiveros-Francisco; Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines, H.E. Sang-Hwa Lee; Korea Tourism Organization Acting President, YoungChoong Seo; Department of Tourism Undersecretary for Administration and Finance, Atty.
Korea Tourism Organization Acting President, Mr. Young Choong Seo, welcomes guests to the Korea Travel Fiesta 2024 A fan favorite is Dance2Kpop, an interactive booth that helps participants create reels of K-Pop dance routines, with on-screen guidance. The event was graced by several local celebrities, including Buboy Villar, Kokoy de Santos, and Glaiza de Castro, members of the “Running Man Philippines” cast, alongside honorary ambassadors for Korea Family Tourism, Melai Cantiveros, Jason Francisco, and their children, Mela and Stella Francisco.
The cast also offered tips for traveling to South Korea in the winter. Buboy humorously described the cold as feeling like “sharp blades” on the skin, while Glaiza advised packing moisturizers and lip balm to combat the dryness caused by the chilly weather. Melai emphasized how South Korea is a great destination for families, highlighting her own family’s enjoyable experiences in Gapyeong, a provincial area that remains conveniently close to Seoul.
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