Seoul Convention Bureau
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The Seoul Convention Bureau, or SCB, exists to promote Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...

 to the global leisure travel convention and Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions (MICE) industries.

The SCB works in partnership with the Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government
Seoul Metropolitan Government is the administrative organization of Seoul. The mayor is elected to a four year term by the Seoul citizens and is responsible for the administration of the city government...

, the Seoul Tourism Organization
Seoul Tourism Organization
The Seoul Tourism Organization is a public-private joint venture company primarily funded by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is commissioned to promote the city’s tourism and convention industries.-Overview:...

, the Korea Tourism Organization
Korea Tourism Organization
The Korea Tourism Organization is a statutory organization of the Republic of Korea under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is commissioned to promote the country's tourism industry.-Overview:...

, as well as other related tourism organizations in Seoul. Employing incentive programs to draw major international gatherings to Seoul, SCB promotes a broad spectrum of activities, known as MICE business.

The SCB assists meeting and event planners with coordination of event and meetings such as site inspections, bidding proposals, transportation, tourism related activities and provides volunteers as well as financial support.

History

A a division of the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) the SCB was founded on February 4, 2008.

Stockholders

Seoul Metropolitan Government (Major Shareholder: 40%) Lotte Tour, Chess Tour, the Shilla, Asiana Airlines Inc., Seeho Entertainment, CJ N City, M Castle Inc., Hana Tour, Sofitel Ambassador Hotel, Korean Air, COEX, C & Hangangland, City Dream Inc., Seoul Tourism Association, Industrial Bank of Korea(IBK) Bank and HS-Ad.
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