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Seoul Streets Rally for 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics as Korea Tourism Fan Page Gathers Steam for Grand Prize

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — As winter arrives, Seoul’s streets are adorned with numerous Christmas decorations, such as the dazzling light show on the exterior of Lotte World Mall in Myeongdong. Across the capital, billboards and mascots promoting the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics can also be spotted...

By MOOK Travel Zhang Yingying, compiled and reported

As winter sets in, Seoul’s streets are filled with many Christmas decorations, such as the spectacular light show on the facade of Lotte World Mall in Myeongdong. Throughout the capital, numerous billboards and mascots advertising the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics can be seen, blending the festive Christmas cheer with the anticipation of the upcoming Winter Games.

The Facebook fan page “Free@KOREA Korea Free Travel,” operated by the Taipei Branch of the Korea Tourism Organization, has accumulated over 140,000 likes and followers since its launch in 2010. Committed to sharing the latest and most accurate Korean travel information, it aims to help more people experience the charm of traveling freely in Korea.

The mascots representing the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics are commonly seen in Seoul’s busy districts. (Photo by MOOK Travel Zhang Yingying)

On the occasion of the 100-day countdown to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, the Taipei Branch of the Korea Tourism Organization launched the “100-Day Countdown to PyeongChang Olympics” campaign and a “Free@KOREA Fan Page 145,000 Fan Power Gathering” event. If the fan page reaches 145,000 likes by 12:00 PM on December 15, grand prizes including a round-trip flight and hotel package for two to Korea will be drawn. If the target is not met by the deadline, no prizes will be awarded. Fans of Korean travel are encouraged to participate and share the event with others who love Korea.

Seoul’s streets in December are filled with a strong Christmas atmosphere, as seen in this Christmas display at Shinsegae Department Store in Myeongdong. (Photo by MOOK Travel Zhang Yingying)

The event prizes are as follows:

1. Round-trip flight and hotel package to Korea (one winner, two people can go together) – 1 prize
2. Single round-trip flight to Korea – 3 prizes
3. PyeongChang Winter Olympics mascot dolls – 5 prizes
4. Buckwheat Guy and Messenger Dolls – 10 prizes
5. Korea Tourism Organization premium backpacks – 50 prizes
 
 
【Info】
Shinsegae Department Store (Myeongdong)
Address: 63, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea (1-gil, Chungmuro)
Business Hours: Mon–Thu 10:30–20:00 / Fri–Sun 10:30–20:30 (Restaurant floor on 10F and Food Garden on 11F: 10:30–22:00) Features: The mall offers a wide range of general department store goods, while floors 8 to 11 are duty-free shops featuring a full selection of beauty and skincare brands, clothing accessories, watches, as well as snacks, cookies, and souvenir items, making shopping especially convenient for tourists.

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