What is Touch Korea Tour?




"Touch Korea Tour" is a Korea Tourism Organization's 2012 official global campaign to promote tourism and sightseeing in Korea worldwide. A total 15 candidates were chosen for the "Touch Korea Tour". 7 winners were selected through the "Touch Korea Tour Video Contest" on April and May, 8 winners were selected in different contests in KTO's overseas branches.

The 15 winners will be divided into one of 3 tours: Fun Tour, Gourmet Tour and Style Tour; 3 designated themes for a great 6 nights and 7 days of experiencing Korea's beauty and charisma.


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Plot of Touch Korea Tour
15 treasure hunters from all around the world were invited to Korea. Together with 2PM and miss A, missions will be given on their search to unlock the hidden beauties and charms of Korea.


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Mapae
My first Mapae

Through the missions of each tour, depending on the difficulty level,

마패 (Mapae) will be paid. Mapae was a token used in the Goryeo and
Joseon Dynasty by rulers when they went to travel to provinces on
business trips when using horses as transportation. In "Touch Korea
Tour", Mapae represents the success of participant in the missions. On
the last day of tour, participant with the most number of Mapaes will be
the winner!







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Tour Information
Fun Tour 【June 7, 2012 ➤ June 13, 2012】
Junsu, Min, Wooyoung
Seoul ➛ Icheon ➛ Pyeongchang ➛ Jeju ➛ Seoul

To explore the various things to do in Korea, participants will experience the famous tourist destinations of Korea such as Jeju Island, temple-stay programs in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, as well as major attractions in Seoul.
Leader Ricky Kim- Korea
Dondré- America
Tiphany- France
Michelle- Malaysia
Timothy- Australia
Erry- Indonesia




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Gourmet Tour 【June 14, 2012 ➤ June 20, 2012
Chansung, Suzy, Junho
Seoul ➛ Jeonju ➛ Damyang ➛ Suncheon ➛ Yeosu ➛ Seoul

To explore the various tastes of Korea, participants will experience the true taste of Korea in Seoul and areas such as Jeonju, Damayng and Yeosu of Jeolla Province, which are historically famous culinary regions.

Leader Rie- Japan
Noah- America
Yanti- Singapore
Eri- Japan
Sawa- Japan
Lisa- Japan




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Style Tour 【June 21, 2012 ➤ June 27, 2012
Fei, Taecyeon, Jia
Seoul ➛ Andong ➛ Busan ➛ Tongyeong ➛ Sacheon ➛ Seoul

To explore the various shopping experiences that Korea has to offer, participants will start in Seoul and travel to Andong and Busan to experience traditional craft works as well as the famous traditional markets.

Leader Zai Zai- China
Yan- China
Ten- Taiwan
Pui Lam- Hong Kong
Choon Rui- Singapore
Alice- China

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