English-Speaking Event Agency · Seoul
Event Agency in Korea That Works in Your Language.
REFAD is a Seoul-based event agency delivering corporate events, MICE, conferences, and brand experiences across Korea — in English, Korean, and Chinese. Planning, design, video, technical production, and event websites are all in-house, under one project manager, one contract, one invoice.
What we produce in Korea
Conferences & MICE
International conferences, APAC summits, symposia, and forums — with simultaneous interpretation, delegate management, and hybrid broadcast.
Corporate Events
Leadership forums, town halls, internal festivals of 1,000+ attendees, award ceremonies, and anniversary events.
Launches & Press
Product launches, brand debuts, press briefings, and media events for top-tier brands entering or expanding in Korea.
Government & Protocol
Ministerial forums, inter-governmental dialogues, and diplomatic protocol events — including OECD-level programming.
Brand Experience
Pop-ups, activations, experiential marketing, and exhibition booths designed and built in-house.
Video & Broadcast
Opening films, highlight reels delivered within 7 days, multi-camera switching, and ZOOM/YouTube live streaming.
Why global teams choose REFAD
Trilingual by default
English, Korean, and Chinese run-of-show, scripts, and reports — native delivery, not bolt-on translation.
All in-house
No subcontractor chain. Revisions in 24 hours. One accountable PM from RFP to highlight reel.
HQ-ready paperwork
USD/EUR invoicing with Korean VAT compliance and English reporting your headquarters can file as-is.
Proven at scale
60+ global and Korean clients, 700+ projects, single-room events of 1,000+ attendees.
Recent work
APAC Forum
Atlas Copco MVI Bootcamp
End-to-end APAC leadership forum for the Swedish industrial group — flights, hotels, stage, video, operations.
1,100-Attendee Conference
OKESTRO Solution Day 2025
Dual-track cloud and infrastructure conference with live booth broadcast and a dedicated event website.
OECD-Level Forum
KOPIST Tourism Policy Forum
Minister-level policy dialogue for Korea's MCST and the Korea Tourism Organization.
Medical Conference
Ultherapy Prime APAC
Multi-country physicians conference for Merz Aesthetics with scientific staging and interpretation.
Frequently asked by international teams
Is there an English-speaking event agency in Korea?
Yes. REFAD operates in English, Korean, and Chinese as standard — English run-of-show, scripts, signage, reports, and USD/EUR invoicing are part of the default delivery. No local fixer or intermediary needed.
How much does a corporate event in Seoul cost?
Budgets vary by scale and scope. Our minimum project size is USD 25,000+, with hourly rates of USD 100–149. A 30-minute brief gets you an indicative quote within 48 hours. See USD invoicing details.
Can a foreign company run an event in Korea without a local office?
Yes. We contract directly with foreign headquarters, invoice in USD or EUR with Korean VAT compliance, and deliver English-language reporting your HQ can use. See the Foreign HQ Playbook.
How far in advance should we book?
Large international events (500+ attendees): 3–6 months. Mid-size conferences: 8–12 weeks. Smaller events: 4+ weeks. Rush engagements are accepted with a dedicated task force.
Which cities do you cover?
Headquartered in Seoul, we produce events nationwide — COEX and major Seoul venues, Incheon, Busan, Jeju — and support APAC programs run out of Korea.
Planning an event in Korea?
Send a 30-minute brief — indicative budget and feasibility within 48 hours.