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Chinese Travel Agency Opens Bookings for Tours to N. Korea’s Rason Set for This Month

Chinese Travel Agency Opens Bookings for Tours to N. Korea’s Rason Set for This Month

SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Korea Bizwire) - A Chinese tour agency specializing in North Korean tours has opened bookings for travel programs to North Korea’s northeastern city of Rason, scheduled for February through April, its website showed Monday. The “Rason Kim Jong-il Birthday Tour” is scheduled to depart on Feb. 12, as well as in March and [...]

Traveling With Pets Takes Off: Pet Air Travel Doubles in Four Years

Traveling With Pets Takes Off: Pet Air Travel Doubles in Four Years

SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Korea Bizwire) —  The number of pets traveling on Korean Air flights has more than doubled over the past four years, reflecting the growing demand for pet-friendly travel. According to Korean Air, the total number of applications for pet transport—both as in-cabin companions and as checked baggage—reached 57,595 in 2024, a 12.6% increase [...]

Over 1.34 Mln S. Koreans Projected to Travel Overseas during Lunar New Year Holiday

Over 1.34 Mln S. Koreans Projected to Travel Overseas during Lunar New Year Holiday

SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Over 1.34 million South Koreans are expected to travel overseas during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, when many will likely take extra leave to further extend the period to up to 10 days, according to industry data Wednesday. According to the data from the Incheon International Airport Corp. [...]

Golfzon County Leads South Korea’s Corporate Golf Course Ownership

Golfzon County Leads South Korea’s Corporate Golf Course Ownership

SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Golfzon County has emerged as the largest corporate owner of golf courses in South Korea, according to a report released on January 20 by the YouTube channel Leisure White Paper TV, operated by the Korea Leisure Industry Research Institute. The company owns 15 golf courses and manages an additional [...]

Geoje City Emerges as a Hotspot for Film and TV Production

Geoje City Emerges as a Hotspot for Film and TV Production

GEOJE, South Korea,  Jan. 18 (Korea Bizwire) — Once known primarily as a shipbuilding hub, Geoje City in South Gyeongsang Province is gaining new recognition as a premier filming location for movies and television dramas. According to city officials, over 120 productions—including dramas, films, and variety shows—have been shot in Geoje since 2017. One of the most [...]

Surge in South Korean Tourism to Shanghai Captivates Chinese Public

Surge in South Korean Tourism to Shanghai Captivates Chinese Public

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Korea Bizwire) —  Chinese media reported on January 14 that South Korean tourists have been flocking to Shanghai in increasing numbers, drawing significant attention from Chinese citizens. This surge follows China’s implementation of visa-free entry for South Koreans. According to leading Chinese online travel platform Ctrip, the number of South Korean tourists visiting [...]

Two Iconic Rides at Lotte World Adventure to Close After Two Decades

Two Iconic Rides at Lotte World Adventure to Close After Two Decades

SEOUL, Jan. 14 (Korea Bizwire) —  Lotte World Adventure is set to retire two of its most iconic attractions, the “Bungee Drop” and the “Rotating Swing,” on February 2, 2025, concluding over 20 years of thrilling visitors. The Bungee Drop, introduced in July 2000 with a 3.5 billion won investment, gained widespread popularity for its exhilarating [...]

Extended Lunar New Year Holiday Boosts Travel Industry, Raises Concerns for Small Businesses

Extended Lunar New Year Holiday Boosts Travel Industry, Raises Concerns for Small Businesses

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Korea Bizwire) —  South Korea’s decision to designate January 27 as a temporary public holiday has extended the Lunar New Year break to six consecutive days, sparking a surge in travel demand while causing concerns among small business owners in the food and beverage industry. The travel industry is witnessing a sharp increase [...]

South Korea Ranks Third Globally in Passport Power, Allowing Visa-Free Entry to 192 Destinations

South Korea Ranks Third Globally in Passport Power, Allowing Visa-Free Entry to 192 Destinations

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s passport ranks third globally in terms of travel freedom, granting visa-free access to 192 destinations, according to the 2025 Henley Passport Index released on January 9 by UK-based citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners. South Korea shares its third-place position with Finland, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The [...]