01/23/2008
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has recently published a tourist guidebook complete with detailed information on most recommended cultural attractions together with a selection of places to shop and eat. The book will be available in English, Japanese and Chinese.

The guidebooks tailor the specific areas of content according to language. For example, the English guidebook introduces to the reader the ways in which to experience Korean traditional culture first hand, while the Japanese guidebook features detailed information on shopping districts and eateries. Chinese tourists are guided through Seoul's modern infrastructure and its various technological facilities.

In addition to the newly revised editions, a smaller sized guidebook (12cm×19cm) replete with 66 pages of useful information was also published for the convenience of tourists. They are available for free at major 10 tourist information booths across the city, including those in Itaewon and Dongdaemun. Newly updated tourist maps (76cm×52cm) are also displayed. If you wish to pick these up in person, you can call at (02) 2171-2464.

For more information, please call the Seoul Call Center. Simply dial "120" from a local landline telephone or "02-120" from your mobile phone, and then press "9" for English. You may also wish to contact the Tourism Promotion Division, please call directly at (02) 2171-2464.