Kakao rolls out 'Kakao Travel Pack' in 16 languages

SEOUL, October 01 (AJP) - Kakao announced on Monday it will run a 'Kakao Travel Pack', mobility services in 16 languages, aiming at foreign visitors.

The campaign aims to assist the increasing number of tourists expected due to global content popularity and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.

The 'Kakao Travel Pack' includes KakaoTalk, KakaoMap, and K-Ride, services popular among foreigners. KakaoTalk supports 16 languages, including English, Japanese, and Chinese, and offers free voice and video calls, local communication through open chat, and reservation services.

KakaoMap provides rankings for restaurants and attractions and real-time public transport information. K-Ride, a mobility app for foreigners, supports four languages, allowing tourists to use KakaoT Blue, Venti, Black, and premium taxi services without language or payment issues. These services are available in over 30 countries, including the U.S., Japan, and Europe.

To enhance accessibility, Kakao is advertising at key locations like Incheon International Airport, Myeongdong, and Seoul Station, and promoting on global social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.

This initiative responds to the growing demand for tourism. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, 15.6 million foreign tourists visited South Korea from January to August, a 15.8% increase from the previous year. The APEC summit and visa exemptions for Chinese group tourists are expected to further boost numbers.

* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.

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