Korea Tourism Organization Hosts Offline Event for Odii Audio Guide for Global Tourists

SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 10, 2025--

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is launching a special offline experience event in July for its immersive audio guide service Odii, designed to help international travelers discover the hidden stories and culture of Korea in an engaging and entertaining way. The event will take place at the HiKR Station located in Incheon International Airport and the HiKR Ground inside the KTO building in central Seoul.

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More than just an information service, Odii is introduced under the concept of “K-Travel Buddy: Odii”, offering a companion-like experience for travelers who wish to explore Korea as if journeying with a local friend. Through the Odii app, participants can listen to curated stories from across Korea and take part in interactive traditional Korean games, while also receiving special giveaways.

The event will run at the HiKR Station (B1, Terminal 1, Incheon International Airport) from July 7 to 21, and at the HiKR Ground (4F & 5F, KTO Headquarters, Cheonggyecheon-ro, Seoul) from July 11 to 25, operating daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. Visitors should note that the 4th floor of Hiker Ground is closed on Mondays.

Visitors can download the Odii app onsite and enjoy the “Listening Zone,” which features audio stories from various Korean regions. At the HiKR Ground in Seoul, visitors can also participate in a “Game Zone,” where they can play traditional Korean games—including those seen in Squid Game—in a fun and interactive setting. Participants who complete the program will receive exclusive Odii-themed souvenirs, including character items featuring “Oding-i,” Odii’s mascot. Those who visit both HiKR Station and HiKR Ground will receive a special bonus gift.

KTO stated, “Odii is more than just an audio guide—it’s a friendly companion that walks alongside travelers through Korea. We hope that more international visitors will enjoy a deeper and more meaningful experience through this program.”

For more details about the event and Odii content, visit VISITKOREA ’s official Facebook and social media channels, available in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

A special offline experience event featuring immersive audio guide service Odii will run at the HiKR Station from July 7 to 21, and at the HiKR Ground from July 11 to 25

A special offline experience event featuring immersive audio guide service Odii will run at the HiKR Station from July 7 to 21, and at the HiKR Ground from July 11 to 25

NEW YORK (AP) — English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child.

Hiddleston confirmed the news to GQ in a feature published Monday. He described birth as the “most beautiful, profound, earth-shattering, life-altering” experience. He did not share his child's birthday, but according to the feature, the interview took place in early December, and the birth was “just the other day.”

Hiddleston, 44, and Ashton, 41, first met while starring in a 2019 revival of the play “Betrayal.” They confirmed their engagement in 2022 and welcomed their first child later that year.

“Becoming a father is the most important and meaningful thing that's ever happened to me, and the most important thing I will ever do,” Hiddleston told The Associated Press earlier this year.

Both Hiddleston and Ashton were born in London. Hiddleston is best known for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), beginning with the 2011 blockbuster “Thor” and continuing in the Disney+ series, “Loki.”

Ashton is also a member of the MCU, having portrayed Dar-Benn in the 2023 film “The Marvels.” She's also known for roles in “Fresh Meat,” “Not Safe for Work,” Netflix's “Velvet Buzzsaw” and other projects.

Representatives for Hiddleston and Ashton did not immediately reply to AP's request for comment.

FILE - Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton pose for photographers upon arrival at the Season 2 UK Premiere of The Night Manager in London, England, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (Photo by Millie Turner/Invision/AP, File)