Singapore KNTO’s new home

For most of us who visit Korea often on F&E, one of the place we almost always visit is the KNTO (Korea National Tourism Organisation) main office. There’s lots of informative brochures available there, English speaking help and most importantly…hehehe! there’s free internet access.

I’ve been going to the KNTO Singapore office for the past 5 years (since I got into this Korean wave thing) and I always felt the office here was a little err….cramp. Those of you who’ve been there would know what I mean.

KNTO in Singapore has a new home finally.

Last week, I was very happy to be invited to the opening ceremony. ^^ I was rubbing shoulders with the Korean Ambassador and the top people from KNTO…I was kind of hoping to get closer to them and convince them to send me on a trip to Korea at least once a year to help them promote Korea. kekeke! (Ooops…I should be promoting Singapore, shouldn’t I? Hmm..maybe can promote both?)

I know the KNTO was trying very hard to get a Korean artiste in for the opening ceremony…but hor…all these artistes nowadays are probably even busier than the dignitaries. If only they opened a little earlier, then they probably would have been able to get Jang Hyuk to be there. What a waste right?

But they did managed to get an interesting act – Nanta.

Have you seen this group? If not, you really must coz their act is amazing. They use kitchen utensils to make music.

Th grand ribbon cutting ceremony. Hmm.. I’ve always been curious. How come they always have to use white gloves?

The new office is definitely much better in terms of space and accessibility.

Look…got winter scene backdrop to take photos. But the real thing much better. hahaha!

The only 2 drama-related posters displayed. The 2 dramas that made the most impact for the popularity of Korea wave…. ^^

Dolls, wedding and tea ceremony. I think the ceremonies should be interesting…especially the wedding one. Wondering if they will stage it on a regular basis. They had it last week during the opening week.

Ok… do go and check out the place yourself. Their new address:

3 Church Stret
#01-02
Singapore 049483

T: 6533 0441

The nearest mrt station is Raffles Place. And oh…there’s a Coffee Bean right next to it. So you can grab your brochures and browse at them whilst having a cup of coffee.

p/s- the travel booklet and the brochure food recipes are interesting and a must get.