South Korea
Coronavirus: peak in cases in Italy, 50,000 people confined to shelters
Things are moving very fast in Italy, where the number of cases of coronavirus was still being counted on the fingers of one hand on Thursday, and the tally topped 200 on Monday morning. In response to this sudden surge, the Italian authorities have placed around ten towns and cities under quarantine: Codogno, Casapusterlengo, Castiglione...
Finnair targets business travel in Japan
Finnair continues to expand its services to Japan. In December, the Finnish carrier will become the only European carrier to fly to Sapporo twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. Sapporo New Chitose International Airport has not been served by a European carrier since KLM left in 2002. The flight...
Interview with Ludovic Froidure Ludovic Froidure, Managing Director, France, Scandinavia, Baltic States, Korean...
South Korea is currently in the spotlight with the Winter Olympics. How does Korean Air fit into this Olympic epic? Ludovic Froidure - It is indeed a major event. In fact, our CEO was Chairman of the Korean Olympic Committee. We have launched new flights between Seoul and Yangyang airport, to make it easier...
Interview with : Jung Chang Soo, Chairman of the National Tourist Office...
What is Korea's added value compared with other destinations in South-East Asia and around the world? Jung Chang Soo - South Korea has a number of key assets that enable it to meet the needs of demanding business travellers and to claim a leading position in business tourism in South East Asia.
Seoul-Incheon: Skyteam Terminal 2 set to open soon
Business travellers to South Korea will soon be able to enjoy the ultimate in airport terminals. On 18 January 2018, Seoul-Incheon airport will inaugurate its second terminal. It will be equipped with cutting-edge technology, improving comfort and speed from check-in to boarding. Four airlines will be based there: Delta Air...
Seoul: the mad energy of the Land of the Morning Calm
Seoul was the world's third most popular city for hosting conventions in 2016, according to the Union of International Associations (UIA), Business Traveler's top destination for international meetings in 2016, and an airport that has repeatedly been awarded the status of best hub in the world by Airports Council International (ACI): Seoul's track record is enough to make anyone envious. In tune with...
Asiana Airlines: a top-of-the-range link between Paris and...
On the eve of its 30th anniversary, Asiana Airlines will soon be launching its new business class on the Paris CDG - Seoul route. French business travellers will be able to discover this new cabin, dubbed Smartium, in May. The number of seats in this business class has been revised downwards - from 28 to...
Seoul: design destiny
At first sight, this phenomenon may come as a surprise to Western travellers unfamiliar with Asian trends. From Bangkok to Singapore, from Hanoi to Manila, the younger generation only has eyes for K-pop or K-sitcoms. By "K", we mean anything that originates in Korea. A veritable invasion that is...
Seoul: address book
Identity card Formalities: Passport valid for six months after date of entry. Currency: the won. 1 € = 1384 won (August 2012) Time difference: +7 h in summer, +8 h in winter. Area code: + 82 Getting there Korean Air and Air France, members of SkyTeam, offer two daily flights...
The future of congresses is redefined in Seoul
And, as a result, they are redefining their offer. For example, by 2015, MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Congress, Events) events will have to incorporate the interactivity of social networks during the event, with the use of Facebook or Twitter to take part in a debate or during a presentation, or for their ability to create networking. According to Mr Tawar, 67 % of organisers favour a web-based presentation, while 63 % would like to see...
Seoul: address book
Identity card Currency: in January 2010, 1 euro = 1623 won Area code: +82 Time difference: +8 hours Getting there KOREAN AIR operates 2 daily flights in code-share with Air France. Tel: 00800 06 56 20 01 - Internet: www.koreanair.com ASIANA AIRLINES operates 3 flights a week. Tel: 01...
