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Annyeong, Korea Insight · Delegations & MICE

Study visits & MICE in Korea

We plan and run official study visits for government, corporate and institutional delegations, along with corporate incentive trips and institutional study tours. Site visits, hotels, transport, interpreting and protocol all come under one contract.

RegionSeoul and nationwideLength4–14 days (usually 5–10)Group size10–300 people

Programs (5)

Year-round

Annyeong, Policy in Practice

Official Study Visits

For delegations of national and local government officials: policy briefings at Korean ministries and public agencies, followed by site visits.

Length: 5–10 days
For: Delegations of national and local government officials
When: Year-round (best avoided during the National Assembly audit season)

Fee: on requestLearn more

Year-round

Annyeong, Reward Trip

Corporate Incentive Training & Tours

Reward trips for top employees, dealers and business partners, with gala dinners, cultural experiences and an awards ceremony.

Length: 4–6 days
For: Top employees, dealers and business partners
When: Year-round (book early for spring and autumn)

Fee: on requestLearn more

Year-round

Annyeong, Study Tour

Institutional Study Tours

For associations, chambers of commerce, universities and public bodies: industry site visits and B2B meetings built around your sector.

Length: 5–10 days
For: Associations, chambers of commerce, universities, public bodies
When: Year-round

Fee: on requestLearn more

On request

Annyeong, Conference

Conferences & Award Ceremonies

We run the delegation's schedule and the event itself together, for international conferences, forums and anniversary events.

Length: Length agreed
For: Companies, government agencies, chambers of commerce
When: Year-round

Fee: on requestLearn more

Partner rates

Annyeong, Global Partner

Embassy, Chamber & Agency Partnerships

We work with organizations that recruit delegations to Korea and handle everything on the ground. For overseas MICE agencies, we can also operate under your brand.

Length: Year-round
For: Embassies in Korea, foreign chambers of commerce, overseas MICE agencies
When: Year-round

Fee: on requestLearn more

Program details

Key facts for each program. We confirm dates and fees in writing after a consultation.

Annyeong, Policy in PracticeYear-round

Official Study Visits

For delegations of national and local government officials: policy briefings at Korean ministries and public agencies, followed by site visits.

Topics

AI and digital government, smart cities and transport, energy transition and hydrogen, trade and investment promotion, regional development (Saemaul)

Host institutions

Ministries, public agencies, local governments, state-owned companies, government research institutes

Interpreting

Professional consecutive or simultaneous interpreting for official sessions

Deliverables

Presentation materials, host contacts and a summary report

Key facts

Who it's for	Delegations of national and local government officials
Length	5–10 days
When it runs	Year-round (best avoided during the National Assembly audit season)
Group size	10–40 people
Format	Policy briefings, Q&A, site visits
Accommodation	5-star (or 4-star) hotel
Fee	On request (written quote)

Annyeong, Reward TripYear-round

Corporate Incentive Training & Tours

Reward trips for top employees, dealers and business partners, with gala dinners, cultural experiences and an awards ceremony.

Events

Gala dinners and performances at heritage venues, royal cuisine and Korean fine dining, Han River dinner cruise

Experiences

Hanbok at Gyeongbokgung Palace, K-beauty class, taekwondo demonstration

Awards

Stage, sound, photo and video production

Partners

Spouse program, staff on hand for shopping and free time, dietary needs arranged in advance

Key facts

Who it's for	Top employees, dealers and business partners
Length	4–6 days
When it runs	Year-round (book early for spring and autumn)
Group size	20–300 people
Format	Culture and food program, awards ceremony
Accommodation	5-star hotel
Fee	On request (written quote)

Annyeong, Study TourYear-round

Institutional Study Tours

For associations, chambers of commerce, universities and public bodies: industry site visits and B2B meetings built around your sector.

Sectors

Semiconductors, batteries, shipbuilding, automotive, smart infrastructure, consumer goods and K-beauty, content, startups

Meetings

Chamber and association meetings, B2B meetings (on request)

Research exchange

Exchanges with universities and research institutes, tailored by field

Logistics

Private coach, briefings by on-site staff, visits confirmed 4 weeks before arrival

Key facts

Who it's for	Associations, chambers of commerce, universities, public bodies
Length	5–10 days
When it runs	Year-round
Group size	15–60 people
Format	Industry site visits, association meetings, B2B meetings
Accommodation	5-star (or 4-star) hotel
Fee	On request (written quote)

Annyeong, ConferenceOn request

Conferences & Award Ceremonies

We run the delegation's schedule and the event itself together, for international conferences, forums and anniversary events.

Event management

Venue, stage, AV, simultaneous interpreting, show direction

Protocol

Name plates, seating, gift exchange and speaking order agreed in advance

Coverage

Photo and video for press releases and internal reports

Reporting

Presentations, contacts and key takeaways compiled for your report back home

Key facts

Who it's for	Companies, government agencies, chambers of commerce
Length	Length agreed
When it runs	Year-round
Group size	Agreed per group
Format	Event management, official visits, networking
Accommodation	5-star hotel
Fee	On request (written quote)

Annyeong, Global PartnerPartner rates

Embassy, Chamber & Agency Partnerships

We work with organizations that recruit delegations to Korea and handle everything on the ground. For overseas MICE agencies, we can also operate under your brand.

Trade missions

B2B meetings, site visits, receptions

White-label operation

Run under the partner's brand; the partner keeps the client relationship

Safety documents

Insurance certificates, emergency procedures, incident reports (your forms if needed)

Settlement & reporting

Attendance records, receipts, photos and a final report

Key facts

Who it's for	Embassies in Korea, foreign chambers of commerce, overseas MICE agencies
Length	Year-round
When it runs	Year-round
Group size	Agreed per partner
Format	Trade missions, white-label operation
Accommodation	Where needed
Fee	Partner rates (written quote)

Korea at a glance

No. 1OECD Digital Government Index (2025)

$709.7bnAnnual exports, an all-time high (2025)

No. 2Country ranking for international meetings (2025, UIA)

+279%Growth in incentive travelers from India (Q1–Q3 2026)

※ Sources: Korean government trade statistics (Jan 2026), UIA, Korea Tourism Organization

Program types

Type	For	What's included	Length · group size
Official Study Visits	National and local government officials	AI and digital government, smart cities and transport, energy transition and hydrogen, trade and investment promotion, regional development (Saemaul)	5–10 days · 10–40 people
Corporate Incentive Training & Tours	Top employees, dealers, business partners	Gala dinner, royal cuisine and fine dining, awards, partner program	4–6 days · 20–300 people
Institutional Study Tours	Associations, chambers of commerce, universities, public bodies	Industry site visits, association meetings, B2B meetings, research exchange	5–10 days · 15–60 people

Planning your visit

Every visit request goes out as an official letter and is confirmed in writing.

STEP 1

Goals

Agree the purpose, key questions and expected outcomes

STEP 2

Host selection

Choose ministries, agencies, local governments and companies that fit your agenda

STEP 3

Official requests

Send official letters and questions; confirm visits in writing

STEP 4

Briefing pack

Country overview, host profiles, speaker bios, question list

STEP 5

Protocol

Titles, seating, gifts, flags, speaking order

STEP 6

Final itinerary

Hour-by-hour itinerary approved, then we run it on the ground

Sample itinerary

Based on a 7-day, 6-night official study visit.

Day	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Day 1 (Mon)	Arrive at Incheon Airport	Welcome briefing	Welcome dinner
Day 2 (Tue)	Ministry briefing	Public agency site visit	Hosted dinner
Day 3 (Wed)	KTX to Sejong	Ministry visits in Sejong	Free time
Day 4 (Thu)	Company visit	Company visit	Cultural event
Day 5 (Fri)	Smart city center	Chamber of commerce meeting	Free time
Day 6 (Sat)	Palace visit, hanbok experience	Cultural experience	Farewell dinner
Day 7 (Sun)	Departure	-	-

Official briefingsCompanies & chambersTravelCulture & dinners

※ Sample 7-day, 6-night official study visit. The actual schedule depends on your agenda and the hosts' availability.

Regional visits

These can be added as a day trip or an overnight stay.

Region	Travel time from Seoul	Highlights
Sejong	KTX + BRT, about 1 h 30 min	Korea's administrative capital, home to most ministries
Incheon & Songdo	About 1 h by coach	Free Economic Zone, GCF, biopharmaceutical plants
Southern Gyeonggi	40–90 min by coach	Pangyo Techno Valley, semiconductor and R&D campuses
Daegu	Under 2 h by KTX	National Robot Test Field (2026), medical industry cluster, relocated public agencies
North Gyeongsang	1 h 30 min–2 h 30 min by KTX	Pohang steel and batteries, Gumi electronics, birthplace of the Saemaul Movement
Gyeongju	About 2 h by KTX	Host city of the 2025 APEC Summit, KHNP headquarters
Busan & Ulsan	About 2 h 30 min by KTX	Korea's largest port, shipyards, car plants, petrochemical complex
DMZ	About 1 h by coach	Security sites along the inter-Korean border

※ Travel times are approximate, from central Seoul.
※ Transport, accommodation, entrance fees and guides are included in the program fee.
※ Jeju, Gangwon and other regions are available on request.

2027 calendar

Booking deadlines by season.

Closing soon

Spring 2027

Season: Mar–May
Program length: 5–10 days
Confirm by: 2026.12.15

Request a quote

Open

Summer 2027

Season: Jun–Aug
Program length: 4–7 days
Confirm by: 2027.03.15

Request a quote

Open

Autumn 2027

Season: Sep–Nov
Program length: 5–10 days
Confirm by: 2027.06.15

Request a quote

Open

Winter 2027–28

Season: Dec–Feb
Program length: 4–7 days
Confirm by: 2027.09.15

Request a quote

Open

Short notice

Season: Year-round
Program length: 4–7 days
Confirm by: 8 weeks before arrival

Request a quote

※ Hotels fill up in spring and autumn, so please confirm early.
※ Ministry visits are difficult over Lunar New Year (Feb 6–9, 2027), Chuseok (Sep 14–16, 2027) and the National Assembly audit season (usually October).

What's included / not included

All costs in Korea are included. The price can be adjusted by hotel category (5-star or 4-star) and options. A 30% deposit is due on signing and the balance 6 weeks before arrival. Payment terms for public institutions can be discussed.

Included

Program design and official arrangements
Hotel (breakfast included)
Lunch and dinner throughout (gala dinner included)
Private coach
Airport meet & greet
Interpreting
Visit and entrance fees, cultural program
Protocol gifts
Travel insurance
Photo and video coverage
Final report and certificates
24-hour support on the ground

Not included

International flights
Visa fees
Personal expenses
Suite upgrades and optional extensions

How to apply

We send a draft itinerary and quote within 7 business days of the consultation.

STEP 1

Consultation

Purpose, group size, dates and budget (about 30 min)

STEP 2

Proposal

Draft itinerary and written quote within 7 business days

STEP 3

Contract

Invitation letters issued after signing and the 30% deposit

STEP 4

Visits confirmed

Official letters sent, every visit confirmed in writing

※ Official visits are confirmed in writing before you book flights.
※ We schedule around Lunar New Year (Feb 6–9, 2027) and Chuseok (Sep 14–16, 2027).
※ Ministry visits are hard to arrange during the National Assembly audit season (usually October).
※ Incentive groups of more than 300 are split into smaller units.

FAQ

Q. Can you arrange visits to ministries or public agencies?

Yes. We select ministries, public agencies and local governments that fit your agenda and send formal requests. Visits are shared with you once confirmed in writing.

Q. What language are programs run in?

English. Interpreters for other languages are available on request.

Q. Can you issue invitation letters?

Yes. After signing, we issue invitation letters for visa applications. Visa rules depend on nationality, so we check each case.

Q. What is the maximum group size?

Official study visits run for 10–40 people; incentive groups of up to 300 are split into smaller units.

Q. Can spouses or partners join?

Yes. We run a separate partner program alongside the official schedule.

Q. Can you cater for religious diets?

We arrange vegetarian, Jain, halal, kosher, gluten-free and allergy-friendly meals in advance, and we also confirm prayer spaces.

Q. Can you also run a conference or awards ceremony?

Yes. We handle the venue, stage, audio-visual, simultaneous interpretation and event direction.

Q. Can you provide documents for public-sector accounting?

Yes. We provide itemized invoices, receipts and settlement documents in the format your institution requires.

Contact

Study visit & MICE inquiry

Send us your purpose, expected group size and preferred dates, and we'll reply with a draft itinerary and quote within 7 business days.

Request a quote All programs

Delegations & MICEkdpark@korelation.co.kr

Students & schoolslsy@korelation.co.kr

Address6F, 47 Sejong-daero 23-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul 03182, Korea

Office hoursMon–Fri 09:00–18:00 KST (closed weekends and Korean holidays)