1. Journalists from major media outlets in Hong Kong will visit Seoul and PyeongChang from November 13 to 17 as part of an invitation program for Chinese journalists.

o Under the program aimed at strengthening the friendly relations between the Republic of Korea and Hong Kong, journalists from major media outlets in China, including Hong Kong’s Phoenix Television, South China Morning Post , Ming Pao, and Hong Kong Economic Times, will visit the ROK.

2. The journalists from Hong Kong will enhance their understanding of the Korean media through various events in Seoul on November 13-14, including a meeting with Foreign Ministry officials, and visits to YTN and Dong-A Ilbo. From November 15 to 16, they will make a tour of the venues for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games, where final preparations are going on in full swing ahead of the Winter Olympics in February next year.

3. The invitation program for Hong Kong journalists will serve as a good opportunity to promote the PyeongChang Winter Olympics among people in China. It is also expected to help the ROK and Hong Kong further facilitate exchanges and cooperation, and feel closer to each other.


* unofficial translation