Yalla Korea

By Korea .net Honorary Reporter Salwa Elzeny 

Photos = Yalla Korea 

Modern relations between Korea and Arab countries started only recently, but expanded and spread very quickly. Actually, the first contact between Korea and the Arab world took place through international trade during Silla times (57 B.C.-A.D. 935). Korea was not a colony, and Arab merchants didn't carry any hostile feelings towards it. Therefore, the relationship between the Koreans and the Arabs is strong and relies on mutual exchanges between Korea and Arabia across many fields, such as cultural, political, economic and other fields. 

Over time, with the growth of the Korean economy and growing popularity in the Korean language in some Arab countries, the number of Arab consumers of Korean pop culture has increased. Korea has become a travel destination for many Arabs, especially the young, and vice versa. Many young Koreans become interested in the Arab world and in the Arabic language, and some even establish tour companies to help Arabs travel to Korea.

Here you can learn about a KBS World Radio Arabic interview with Im Sang-ok.

KBS World Radio Arabic interviewed Im Sang-ok, who goes by the name "Madiha." She's one of the founders of Yalla Korea, a tour company that helps Arabic-speakers who visit Korea, as well as long-term residents here.

Im told KBS World that, “Tourism is the best way to meet Arabs."

Im said that she met a young Korean man Park Sang Won, or "Khalid ," who has a dream to set up a tour company for Arab tourists from all over the Arabic-speaking world. Im told KBS World about the story behind the company name and how they established the company, in addition to information about the various programs offered by Yalla Korea for Arab tourists.

Im added that Yalla Korea plans to develop new and unconventional programs for Arab tourists in the near future.

At the end of the interview, Im said that she hopes that Yalla Korea will forever be a communication and understanding bridge between Arabs and Koreans.

To learn more about Yalla Korea, please visit their official website or one of their social media platforms.

https://www.yallakorea.com

https://www.instagram.com/yallakorea

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDqeT38SO2RuKkfdcgvOZKg

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Yalla Korea, Arabic speakers' gate to Korea

By Korea.net Honorary Reporter Nahar Hafazalla

  

An Arab tourist poses for a photo with the team at Yalla Korea.

Have you ever dreamed of a trip to Korea where you don't need to worry about the language, a tour guide, halal food, or finding the best places and best prices? Now it's easier than before for Arabic speakers who dream of travelling to Korea.

Yalla Korea is a Korea-based travel agency founded by two young innovative Koreans who are engaged and involved with Arab-speaking countries and the Middle East in general through their studies and interest in the region. The staff there have had great experiences travelling across the Arab world, to places like the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait and Egypt.

Park Sangwon, or "Khalid," is the CEO and the person in charge of managing the overall processes of the business. He chose to have this job to thank all his Arab friends who gave him great company and widened his understanding about the Middle East. Moreover, he wants to give a great impression to all Arab travelers who have a passion for Korea. The second-in-command at Yalla Korea is Im Sang Ok, or "Madiha," the marketing director who works also as a guide for Arab tourists in Korea. She majored in Arabic language at university and has been certificated as an official guide to Korea in the Arabic language.

Khalid, the CEO of Yalla Korea, dresses up in traditional Korean clothes. 

Madiha is interviewed on KBS's Arabic language show. 

The services offered by Yalla Korea comprise a whole package and reflect the four main goals of the company: share, passion, truth and safety. The services start from the moment you arrive at the airport, through your journey to Korea’s fascinating attractions, and until the day you finish your trip. Throughout the whole journey, you get to enjoy some of the most famous places and meals, and you can get the answers you need to all your questions, related to any kind of interest about Korea. You also get to know Khalid and Madiha and form new friendships in Korea. Tourists from places like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and other countries can now make unforgettable memories with Yalla Korea.

Yalla Korea makes it even easier with the schedule it makes with the traveler from the moment they decide on a trip to Korea. They have an official website that provides all information you need, as well as social media accounts on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat.

Yalla Korea might be a small humble step toward building a greater bridge between Arabs and Koreans. At the least, it will leave a great impression about strengthening the ties between the two regions and countries, and bringing them closer together.

Yalla Korea official website

Official Instagram feed

Official Twitter feed

Official YouTube channel

Official Yalla Korea Snapchat account

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