For those who are planning a local trip in the summer, the Korea Tourism Organization will support part of the accommodation fee and provide free Sonata Hybrid car rental service in partnership with Hyundai Motor. The program is part of government’s effort to promote Korean tourism in the summer when a large number of Koreans go on overseas vacations. The program will let travelers choose one of the five-themed trips recommended by the KTO and the KTO will pay for a Friday night stay. The traveler can take a Sonata Hybrid car rental for free for six days. The trip should take place between July 8 and Aug. 31 and applicants can apply for the tour at www.visitkorea.or.kr, www.letsgotour.co.kr and www.hyundai.com. A total of 300 teams will be selected through lottery.

(yoonmi@heraldcorp.com)