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Seoul

Korea's heart and Seoul

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eoul is one of the world’s
most exciting travel
destinations. It is a vibrant
city, filled with examples of
both an ancient past and
an ultra-modern present. Its
classical character is reflected
in its centuries-old royal palaces,
venerable Buddhist temples, and
a host of well-preserved UNESCO
World Heritage sites.
In contrast, Seoul’s modern
character is most visible through
its extensive IT infrastructure. This
cutting-edge know-how powers
everything from communications
to transport, entertainment
facilities, and most notably, the
city’s meeting facilities.
Seoul’s natural environment
is also a major part of the city’s
makeup, including the mighty
Hangang River; which, like the
Thames, winds its way through
the city centre. A rich variety
of parkland ensures there are
green spaces throughout the
metropolis, some of them forming
Bukhansan, a national park
right at Seoul’s doorstep. With
its natural ecology so beloved
by both locals and visitors alike,
Seoul is continually working to
improve its green infrastructure.
Newcomers to Seoul will
discover plenty to see and do,
as the Korean capital’s eclectic
character has something for
everyone. Shopaholics will
be impressed by the many

opportunities for retail therapy,
while gourmands will love Korea’s
rich and colourful cuisine,
as well as the abundance
of international fare. Seoul’s
fun-loving citizens also ensure
that there is always a festival or
performance to enjoy whenever
one visits.
Matching Seoul’s broad
appeal, the city’s comprehensive
and world-class business events
infrastructure places it alongside
the best in the world. Top-notch
convention centers and hotels
to suit a wide range of budgets,
along with a wealth of unique
meeting venues, together make
Seoul an accommodating place
for international business visitors.
Likewise, Seoul’s professional
event organizers and service
providers all contribute to the
city’s competitiveness.
Providing a gateway to all this
and more is the Seoul Convention
Bureau, working closely with event
planners to get the best out of
the city and ensure their meetings
are a success.
Global response to Seoul’s
offerings has been very
positive; since 2010, the city
has stayed in the UIA top five of
city rankings. For its part, Seoul
continues to work hard to earn
this acclaim, always striving to
remain competitive, enthusiastic,
and above all, “Your Complete
Convention City”.

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