Korea releases new app

The Korea Tourism Organization (KNTO) has released Visit Korea 2.0, the upgraded version of the original Visit Korea smart phone application for iPhones and Android phones. Visit Korea 2.0 contains expanded travel content and information on Korea?s tourist attractions, restaurants, accommodations, shops, and more. All listings have a map to assist travelers in navigation. Visit Korea 2.0 features increased user-friendliness by adding such convenient functions as links to Social Networking Services. The new app is designed to meet the demand of the increasing number of travellers using smart phones to access information about travel in Korea. Visit Korea 2.0 can be downloaded for free from iTunes App Store and Google Play Store for iPhones and Android Phones. For those without smartphones while travelling Korea, 1330, a free Korea Travel information service, is available to all visitors of Korea providing details on the latest festivals, restaurants, events, and much more. Additional information is available at http://www.visitkorea.or.kr .