Korea E-Learning Program

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South Korea is a vivacious, pristine country in

East Asia. It offers a plethora of activities to the

tourists of the world. It is one of the Four Asian

Economic Dragons with its high-tech

industrialization. The landscape varies from

modernized world-class cities to lush green

natural foliage. Main tourist attractions include

different fortress, temples and palaces, natural

hot springs, national parks, mountains

amusement parks and shopping districts .

The South Korea E-Learning course is a

combination of Modules and Video Presentation

followed by an Assessment Test and Itinerary

Challenge.

MODULE 1

INTRODUCTION

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MODULE 1: INTRODUCTIONSouth Korea, surrounded by the ocean on three sides, is a unique geographical location. It is located East Asia Japan to the east and China to the

west. Seoul is the capital city. The National Flag of the country symbolizes the active cosmic forces of yang and passive cosmic forces of yin thus

emphasizing on the importance of balancing one’s energies. The white colour of the flag depicts the country’s inclination towards Peace and

Harmony. The national flower is Mugunghwa or Rose of Sharon which blooms from July to October every year. The pink and purple blossoms

transform the entire country into a blooming wonderland providing a heavenly view to the locals and tourists! The flower’s symbolic significance

emerges from the South Korean word ‘mugung’, meaning immortality precisely reflecting the enduring nature of South Korean culture, the

determination and perseverance of the South Korean people.

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Some Quick Facts

Capital City: Seoul

Location: East Asia

Official Language: Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese

Population: 50 Million approx.

Time Zone: 3.5 Hrs ahead of IST

Monetary unit: South Korean Won

Exchange Rate: US$ 1 = KRW 1,100 (as on Aug 2017)

• Driving: On the right (In India driving is on the Left)

• Official Tourism Website: www.visitkorea.or.kr

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1330

International Tourist Helpline in Korea: 1330

KTO runs '1330' service to provide convenience for local and international visitors.

'1330' provides not only guidance of sightseeing but also tourism interpretation service for tourist.

It is a one stop helpline available for tourists. For any assistance during their stay, your guests can avail this unique service.

Overview of Service

Customer access time: Serviceable time is 24/7, that is , tourists can call at any time of the day, all days

Service details : guidance of sightseeing , tourism interpretation ,

Complaints Report, BENIKEA Hotel Reservation, connecting with tourist police

Service Language : Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese

How to use

In Korea: Just dial 1330

In another country: +82-2-1330

1) Korean / 2) English / 3) Japanese / 4) Chinese

**1330 is a public service that KTO runs, so it is for free.

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WeatherKorea experiences four distinct seasons, namely – SPRING, SUMMER, AUTUMN and WINTER. All the four

seasons offer different landscape and varied experiences to the tourists.

SPRING

Spring is from March to May when

the weather is warm and skies are

blue. The flowers are in full bloom

attracting tourists to the mountains

and countrysides. The temperature

varies from 10-15 degrees. April is

the best time to experience Cherry

Blossom in Korea!

AUTUMN

Autumn is from September to

November when the weather is cool

and crisp. The whole nation is

painted with vibrant hues of the

falling leaves of Ginkgo and Maple

trees. Autumn is the time to go for

hiking in the mountains to immerse

in the mesmerising view of the

autumn colours. The temperature

varies from 10-15 degrees.

SUMMER WINTER

Winter is from December to February,

January being the coldest month.

Winter offers an excellent opportunity

for Snow Sports. The best place for

snow sports is the mountainous

regions in Gangwon-do. The Winter

Olympics 2018 will be hosted

in Pyeongchang city located just few

hours drive from Seoul city. The

temperature usually remains Below 10

degrees.

Summer months are from June to

August. The sunny days and clear

blue sky attract many tourists to

South Korea during these months.

The temperature varies from 20-30

degrees. During this time, the

weather is very good for Indians to

enjoy!

8Transport System

Korea is well connected by flight from all the major countries in the world. From India, direct flights are there

from Mumbai and Delhi.

EX DELHI

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Asiana Airlines (5 times per week)

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Korean Air (5 times per week)

Air India (3 times per week)

Sector Flight No. Timing Days of Operation

Delhi – Incheon (Seoul) OZ 768 0220 – 1240 hrs. Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun

Incheon (Seoul) – Delhi OZ 767 2010 – 0100 hrs. + 1 Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat

Sector Flight No. Timing Days of operation

Delhi – Incheon (Seoul) KE 482 1930 – 0550 hrs. + 1 Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Incheon (Seoul) – Delhi KE 481 1245 – 1820 hrs. Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat

Sector Flight No. Timing Days of operation

Delhi – Incheon (Seoul) AI 310 2305-1230 hrs. + 1 (1hr halt in Hong

Kong)

Tue, Thu, Sat

Incheon (Seoul) – Delhi AI 317 1415-2120 hrs. (1hr halt in Hong Kong) Sun, Wed, Fri

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EX MUMBAI (ONLY KOREAN AIR)Korean Air

(3 times per week)

Sector Flight No. Timing Days of Operation

Mumbai – Incheon

(Seoul)

KE 656 0210-1345 hrs. Tue, Thu, Sat

Incheon (Seoul) –

Mumbai

KE 655 1900-0020 hrs. + 1 Mon, Wed, Fri

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Best via (1 stop) flight connections:

Via Hong Kong - Cathay Pacific (Daily flights) - flight duration approx. 2 hrs.

Via Singapore - Singapore Airlines (Daily flights) - flight duration approx. 6 hrs.

Via Malaysia - Malaysian Airlines or Air Asia (Daily flights)- flight duration approx. 6 hrs.

Via Thailand - Thai Airways (Daily flights) - flight duration approx. 5 hrs.

Via Shanghai - China Airlines or China Eastern or China Southern (Daily flights) - flight duration approx. 2 hrs.

Via Beijing - China Airlines (Daily flights) - flight duration approx. 2 hrs.

** Singapore Airlines / Malaysian Airlines / Thai Airways / etc. fly from all major international airports in India

** Asiana Airlines is code share with Air India and Korean Air is code share with Jet Airways – Hence Air India & Jet Airways can also

provide 1 stop flights via Singapore / Malaysia / Thailand / Hong Kong / etc.

VIA

FLIGHTS

Via flights to Korea (1 stop) are available from all major International airports in

India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Hyderabad, etc.

Incheon International Airport

Worlds No. 1 airport since 2005 for 12 years in a row**The Incheon Airport experience includes-

Duty Free (one of the largest) | Live performances | Observation Deck Ecological Garden | IceForest (Skating Rink) | Movie Theatre | Casino | Golf Club | Free Transit Tours (1-5 hrs long)

** Airport Council Intl. Report 2016

AIRPORT

Incheon Airport – The Largest Airport in South Korea

Incheon International Airport (also referred to as Seoul–Incheon International Airport) is the largest airport in South Korea. It is the primary airport serving the Seoul Capital Area, and one of the largest and busiest airports in the world. Since 2005, it has been rated the best airport worldwide by Airports Council International every year. It is also rated as the world's cleanest airport and the world's best international transit airport by Skytrax.

The airport has a golf course, spa, private sleeping rooms, an ice skating rink, a casino, indoor gardens, and a Museum of Korean Culture. Its duty-free shopping mall has been rated the world's best for three years in a row in 2013 by Business Traveller. The airport also claims that it has only a 0.0001% baggage mishandling rate.

Incheon International Airport is located west of Incheon's city center, on an artificially created piece of land between Yeongjong and Yongyu Islands. The Airport is at a driving distance of 15 mins from Incheon city and approx. 45 mins from Seoul city.

The airport holds a record of being ranked the Best Airport Worldwide for 11 consecutive years by the Airports Council International (ACI)'s Airport Service Quality Award from 2005 to 2016, and has also been rated the world's best among airports of its size (25–40 million passengers) and region (Asia-Pacific) since 2012 due to the institution's decision to discontinue the Best Airport Worldwide category.

Seoul Incheon International Airport's terminal has 76 boarding gates altogether, with 44 in the main terminal and 30 in Concourse A.

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Free Transit ToursIncheon International Airport offers Free Transit Tours (1-5 hrs long). These tours can be opted

for by the transit tour passenger who has same day connecting flight from third countries to

other third countries within 24 hours. The details of the different tours offered are:

Tour Name Duration Route Timing

Yonggungsa Temple Tour 1 Hr Airport→Yonggungsa Temple→Airport1st.07:00~08:00 2nd.08:00~09:00 3rd.10:00~11:00

4rd.11:00~12:00 5th.12:00~13:00 6th.15:00~16:00

Incheon Temple Tour 2 HrsAirport → Heungryunsa Temple → Incheon Grand Bridge →

Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation → Airport

1st.09:00~11:00

2nd.13:00~15:00

3rd.14:00~16:00

Gwangmyeong Cave Tour 3 Hrs Airport→Gwangmyeong Cave→ Airport 15:00~18:00 Hrs

Songdo City Tour 4 HrsAirport→Songdo Central Park→Ocean Scope→Singi

Market→Airport14:00~18:00 Hrs

Seoul City Tour 1 5 Hrs Airport→Gyeongbok palace →Insadong street→Airport 8:00 -13:00 Hrs

Seoul City Tour 2 5 Hrs Airport→Bukchon HanokVillage→Gwangjang market→ Airport 09:00~14:00 Hrs

Seoul City Tour 3 5 Hrs Airport→ Changdeok Palace → Samcheong dong → Airport 10:00~15:00 Hrs

Seoul City Tour 4 5 Hrs Airport→ Myeongdong → Namsan Seoul Tower → Airport 13:00~18:00 Hrs

Important point to be noted in the transit tours are (A) Its free of cost and (B) Korean visa is not required to avail these tours!

Terms and Conditions to opt for Transit Tours in Incheon Airport

• Please advise your guests to book the Free Transit Tours well in advance

• Incheon Airport Culture Tour program is conducted by English speaking guide

• Tour program is subject to change without pre-notification due to the inevitable situation

• Tour registration is applied on 'first come first served’ basis

• Passengers are requested to submit the travel documents (Passport & Arrival boarding pass & departure boarding pass or E-ticket)

• Almost all tour programs are free except 8am Seoul city tour 1 and 10am Seoul city tour 3. The cost will be $10 for the coverage of the meal and the entrance fee of the Royal palace

• Tourist site admission fees and meals are excluded and must be paid individually.

• No-Visa Entry for Foreigners in Transit (Eligible person)

• Each transit tour passenger is to pay 10 US dollars or 10,000 won (Korean currency) as an entry-procedure fee.

• Service hours for applying for transit tour: 09:00~18:00(Passenger who want to join 8 am Seoul city tour. or Yonggungsa temple tour is not able to participate.)

• The location of the transit tour office; immigration section B near Koeanair desk of the 2nd floor of the passenger terminal

• In case that any transit tour applicants are rejected to enter Korea by the immigration, they are advised to contact the non-visa transit tour counters located at immigration section B (and G) of the 2nd floor of the passenger terminal.

• Private tour or railroad tour is not allowed.

• All the transit tour passengers are required to accompany the Korean tour guide all through the tour.

• Non-visa entry permit ceases to be valid the moment each tour is over so the transit tour passengers are to depart from Korea right after the tour.

• The citizens of the following 11 countries are not allowed the transit tour.① Afghanistan ② Cuba ③ Ghana ④ Iran ⑤ Iraq ⑥ Kosovo ⑦Macedonia ⑧ Nigeria ⑨Palestine ⑩ Sudan ⑪ Syria

• It is possible that any non-visa transit tour passenger(s) may not be allowed to enter Korea if any problem occurs in the course of theKorea's immigration inspection.

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TRAINS

Korean trains are classified based on

their speed and the amenities offered

onboard. There are generally seven

classifications: KTX express trains,

including KTX-Sancheon, and the non-

express Saemaeul, ITX-Saemaeul, ITX-

Cheongchun, Mugunghwa, and

KORAIL tourist trains. The KORAIL Pass,

an exclusive railway pass for foreign

visitors, facilitates an affordable

vacation exploring different parts of

Korea. The pass allows unlimited usage

of all trains including KTX express

trains for a specific period ranging

from 1-7 days.

The public transportation

system in Korea is very

efficient and extensive. It

comprises of FLIGHTS,

TRAINS, BUSES, SUBWAYS

and TAXIS.

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SUBWAYSubways are a very convenient and favoured mode of

transportation by both local and tourists. It connects

from one point to another without any hassles, making

it easy for your guests to get around as well! Subways

are currently being operated around five major cities

including, Seoul Metropolitan Areas, Busan, Daegu,

Gwangju and Daejeon.

Some Important Websites:

SEOUL METRO WEBSITE

BUSAN METRO

INCHEON AIRPORT RAILROAD EXPRESS (AREX)

DAEGU METRO

GWANGJU METRO

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TAXI 12

Another convenient way of getting around Korea is by Taxis. They are fast, well maintained and reasonably priced. There are different types of Taxis like Standard Taxis, Deluxe Taxis, Jumbo Taxis etc. They can be found at taxi stands in most busy city areas or hailed on the streets. There are also call taxis that can be requested by phone.

Approximate Taxi Fares:

Standard Taxi - 2,800 - 3,000 won (In Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon and Busan, a surcharge of 20% applies during late-night hours (midnight-4am) and in suburbs (N/A for other cities).)Deluxe and Jumbo Taxi - 3,200 - 5,000 won

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BUS

One of the most popular ways of travelling around

Korea is by buses. There are 2 types of bus connectivity

express and intercity buses. Both of these buses have

extensive networks throughout the country and prices

of the tickets are considered to be very reasonable. The

buses are well maintained, punctual and tourist

friendly. In most cases, both the express and intercity

bus terminals are located closely at the cities’ centre.

However, in some cities such as Seoul, the terminals are

found at different locations in the city.

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Indian nationals wanting to travel to South Korea need valid Korean visa prior to arrival. First time visitor should apply for Single

entry visa. Visitor with prior travel experience to South Korea can apply for multiple entry visa also (if required).

TYPES OF VISAS (FOR TOURISM PURPOSE)

Following are the types of visa through which an Indian national can enter South Korea for tourism purpose.

1. TOURIST VISA (Single Entry)

Temporary Visit (C-3) visa need to be applied for entry to South Korea for tourism purposes.

2. NO-VISA ENTRY FOR TRANSIT TOURISTS

Visa Free Transit Stay has 2 categories.

A: Up to 30 days of Visa Free stay for Indian nationals having valid flight visa and flight ticket to following 4 countries: USA, Canada,

Australia and New Zealand

B: Up to 72 hrs. of Visa Free stay for Indian nationals having valid visa and flight ticket for onward country.

3. JEJU ISLAND – NO VISA ENTRY

Any Indian national having valid passport can enter Jeju Island without prior Korean visa and is allowed for visa free entry. Under this

arrangement visitor can stay in Jeju Island up to 30 days for tourism purpose.

** Note: Important condition to be followed for Jeju Island – No Visa Entry is one must arrive Jeju Island directly without touching

mainland Korea. One example to do that is taking direct flight from Hong Kong to Jeju Island.

VISA VALIDITY & DOCUMENTATION

• Tourist visa (Single Entry) once issued is valid for 90 days.

• For Tourist Visa application following documents are required• Application Form

• 2 Photographs

• 1 Year ITR (latest) / 6 month bank statement (in absence of ITR)

** Embassy may ask for additional documents such as employment proof, travel proof, etc. on case to case basis. However the same need not be submitted in first go.

** Please prepare all the documents very carefully as due to incomplete documents the visa can be rejected.

VISA FEES

• Tourist visa (Single Entry – up to 90 days): INR 2800

• VFS Charges : INR 975

** VFS Charges are applicable for submissions in Delhi & Kolkata

NOTE: All above mentioned VISA information is valid as per 1st

August 2017. We recommend travel agents to check with relevantVISA offices (Embassy & VFS) for any changes that may take placepost launch of this training program.

VISA APPLICATION CENTERS

A: South Region (Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh)

Application Center: Korean Consulate in Chennai

B: West Region (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana and Union Territories of Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Havel)

Application Center: Korean Consulate in Mumbai

C: East Region (West Bengal, Orissa, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, Sikkim)

Application Center: VFS Global Services, Kolkata

D: North Region (Rest of India)

Application Center: VFS Global Services, New Delhi

Important VISA Websites:Embassy of Republic of Korea in India (New Delhi)

VFS Global Services (Korea Visa Application Center)

Korean Consulate Office in Chennai

Korean Consulate office in Mumbai

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