Korea, Mix of Traditional and Modern
Korea is a country of contrasts. From ancient palaces with centuries of history to high-tech skyscraper of steel and glass, from ancient texts dating back millennia to the highest rate of broadband Internet access in the world, Korea is a place where the old and new exist in harmony. With one foot in the past and another in the future, Korea is a country that never ceases to amaze.

Seoul is, in a word, modern
The city is fast-paced, wired, and tech-efficient to the teeth. It’s also endowed with a dizzying wealth of cultural facilities where visitors can take in the creativity of Seoul’s artists, learn about its history, or acquaint themselves with new cultural experiences.

Global Leader in Information & Communication Technology
Korea has rapidly emerged as one of the world's leading ICT (Information & Communication Technology) powerhouses.
* Highest Internet penetration rate in the world (2001~2005)
* First nation to commercialize Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA)
* First nation to launch terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) service

Traditional Seoul
In 1392, Seoul was designated the capital of a new dynasty, Joseon, a period in Korean history that lasted until 1910. The traditional epicenter of Seoul is found in the Gwangwhamun district where palaces, shrines, and temples abound, along with traditional markets that are open nearly all hours of the day. Traditional Seoul is a fulfilling visit that brings visitors one step closer to the history of Korea.

Culinary Exploration
Korea has developed its own unique cuisines with both variety and taste. Kimchi is undoubtedly the best known food: it has been scientifically proven to be highly nutritious and many claim it as gealthy and therapeuticand food.
Nowadays it is ecoming a pololuar culinary item on a dinner table worldwide. Some of the most popular Korean dishes include "Bulgogi", grilled marinated beef or pork "Galbi" grilled barbequed spareribs, cold buckwheat noodle, and of course the"bibimbab" rice mixed with assortments of lightly cooked vegetables and minced beef.

Seoul Named 2010 World Design Capital
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon signed on Monday a memorandum of agreement with the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design and announced Seoul will host the World Design Capital (WDC) ceremony in 2010.
Seoul will host design competition, U-Design International Competition, construct the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and launch a Youth Design Creative Camp to encourage citizen participation in the WDC projects.

The joy of winning and becoming one together
South Africa Will Host the FIFA Football World Cup in 2010. The emotions of the World Cup, will continue in 2010 in Korea as well.
During World Cup 2002, people were surprised and impressed by a news report that more than 1 million fans, who gathered in front of the Seoul City Hall and Gwanghwamun, have made red waves.
Again in 2010, the waves of the red shirts which make us one will be performed in the City hall of Seoul.

Events in Seoul
Seoul explodes with energy in the last spring, before the heat of July and the rains of August slow things down. Step out of your routine and find a rare joy that you have never experienced.

The Star Alliance™ Members Airlines are pleased to be appointed as the Official Airline Network for IFHNOS 2010 Seoul.

To obtain the Star Alliance™ Conventions Plus discounts, please call the reservation office of a participating Star Alliance Member Airline and quote the following Convention Code OZ01S10.

Registered participants plus one accompanying person travelling to the event are automatically granted a discount of up to 20%, depending on fare and class of travel booked.

The participating airlines for this event are:

 For booking office information please visit:
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Discounts are offered on published business and economy class fares, excluding website/internet fares, senior and youth fares, group fares and Round the World fares. 

Please note: For travel from Japan and New Zealand special fares or discounts are offered by the participating airlines on their own network. 

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