Korea’s rural areas attract foreigners with four-themed tour programs

- MIFAFF begins Rural-20 Supporter Program for foreigners staying in Korea

“It was a great opportunity to learn more about Korea’s tradition and I hope to have a chance to experience actual farming in the future.’’

- Aikeremu Aini, a Chinese student at the Yonsei Korean Language Institute

 

Rural-20 Supporters Program launched by the Korea Government (MIFAFF, the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) to provide foreigners staying in Korea with a unique opportunity to experience Korea’s rural areas from August to November this year.

 

Four-themed tour programs (experience, nature, orient and well-being) for those 20 sites has been designed according to the unique characteristics of each site.

 

Foreigners staying in Korea can choose one day or two-day program. Application and reservation are available at Rural-20 Homepage (http:// www.rural20.kr).

 

『 Rural-20 Supporters Program 』

 

When?  Aug. ~ Nov. 2010

 

Who?  Foreigners staying in Korea

(References of foreigners such as a passport or an alien registration card will be submitted.)

 

Where? 20 rural sites in Korea

 

How?  Please refer to www.rural20.kr

 For further information, Email: rural20@lottetour.com