SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea prepares for an extended holiday in early October, thanks to the government’s designation of Armed Forces Day as a temporary public holiday, a surge in travel bookings reveals a strong preference for Japanese destinations among Korean tourists. According to data released by Trip.com on September 30, overseas [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent study has revealed that foreign visitors on working holiday visas in South Korea stay an average of 8.5 months, embark on 5.6 domestic trips, and spend about 970,000 won per month. These findings come from a report titled “K-Working Holiday: Why Choose Korea?” published on September 25 by [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to safeguard its reputation as a premier travel destination, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has launched an undercover operation to investigate low-cost tour packages sold overseas. The initiative aims to curb the spread of so-called “dumping tourism,” which officials fear could tarnish the city’s image and lead to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a novel approach to blend pop culture tourism with cutting-edge technology, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on September 25 the launch of ‘Soul Spots,’ an initiative that uses artificial intelligence to guide visitors through locations featured in popular Korean dramas, films, and music videos. These ‘Soul Spots,’ named to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to promote low-carbon travel and stimulate regional economies, tech giant Kakao announced on September 23 the launch of its “Around Korea Challenge” (unofficial translation) campaign. The initiative coincides with the completion of the Korea Trail, an ambitious project connecting the entire perimeter of the Korean Peninsula. The [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will fully open its longest walking trail, the Korea Dulle Trail, on Monday, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to boost local tourism. The 4,500-kilometer route encircles the country’s coastlines and extends to border areas within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas. The [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent investigation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed that only a small fraction of the five-star hotels in the city transparently display all-inclusive room rates on their website homepages, raising concerns about widespread deceptive marketing practices in the luxury hospitality sector. The study, conducted from June 10 to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea continues to see a surge in international visitors, Naver Maps, a homegrown navigation app, is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for tourists navigating the country’s bustling cities and scenic landscapes. According to internal data released by Naver on September 1, the daily active users (DAU) of Naver [...]
POHANG, JINJU, GUMI, DAEJU, GYEONGJU & WONJU, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –As the sun sets over the port city of Pohang, the central market in Sangwon-dong comes alive. The Yeongil Bay Friends Night Market, the only one of its kind in the city, has transformed this once-quiet neighborhood into a nocturnal hotspot since its inception [...]
JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that interest in traveling to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean tourist destination, hit an all-time low in July, marking a significant shift in domestic tourism trends. Consumer Insight, a travel research firm, reported on August 28 that only 29% of respondents expressed interest in [...]