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KTO, Kakao offer prizes for check-ins at 33 autumn destinations

Travelers who visit any of the 33 autumn destinations across Korea chosen by the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and check in through KakaoTalk can win prizes in a promotion running through Nov. 22, the organization said Thursday. The KTO is running the event with Kakao, which operates KakaoTalk, Korea’s dominant messaging app. The aim is to encourage domestic travel and support local…

KTO, Kakao offer prizes for check-ins at 33 autumn destinations

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has launched a promotion in collaboration with KakaoTalk, the country's leading messaging app. This campaign, running until November 22, encourages domestic travel by offering prizes to those who visit 33 autumn destinations across Korea. The destinations were selected by the state-run KTO and include various public and private locations.

The promotion is part of the Travel Month campaign, a biannual initiative by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the KTO, which aims to boost tourism through discounted transportation, accommodation, and travel packages. This year's campaign, which began in October, involves over 230 organizations and companies.

To participate, travelers must visit one of the 33 destinations, locate a Choonsik standee at the site, scan the QR code displayed on it, and verify the visit using KakaoTalk's digital authentication service, Talk Digital Card. After confirming their visit, participants can share the experience with friends through KakaoTalk.

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