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 [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Air travelers between South Korea and Japan rose 20.8 percent on-year so far this month despite an earthquake warning issued in the neighboring country, industry data showed Friday. According to data from major airport operators submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee of the main opposition Democratic Party, the number of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) –The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) announced on August 21 that it will be running a “Korea Trail 4,500 km National Circuit Campaign” until November 30. This initiative marks the completion of the country’s ambitious project to create a continuous trail around the entire peninsula. The campaign celebrates the opening of [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – With sweltering temperatures persisting throughout the summer, beach resorts in Gangwon Province have seen a surge in visitors compared to previous years. However, the tourist hotspot of Yangyang County has experienced an unexpected decline, raising questions about changing travel patterns and local challenges. According to data released by Gangwon Province [...]