INJE, July 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Inje County in Gangwon Province announced Wednesday the launch of the 8th annual Misiryeong Healing Road 44-Second Film Festival, aimed at showcasing the scenic beauty and tourism appeal of National Route 44 through short videos. The “Misiryeong Healing Road” is a picturesque 120-kilometer drive connecting Hongcheon, Inje, and Goseong [...]
BUSAN, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean car-sharing platform SoCar announced Wednesday that Busan’s Haeundae Beach ranked as the country’s most visited beach last summer, based on vehicle stop data collected during the peak travel months of July and August. The analysis tracked vehicles that remained parked with engines off for 30 minutes to [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean passport holders can now travel to 190 countries without a visa, ranking the nation’s passport among the most powerful in the world, according to a new report released Monday. The Henley Passport Index, compiled quarterly by the London-based global citizenship advisory firm Henley & Partners, placed [...]
SEOUL, July 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans report lower satisfaction with domestic travel compared to overseas vacations, primarily due to high local prices and a lack of distinctive tourist content, according to a new survey released by the Korea Economic Research Institute on Monday. The nationwide survey, conducted by Mono Research, polled 1,000 adults [...]
SEOUL, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s railway network is witnessing a major surge in foreign ridership, with nearly 3 million international travelers using high-speed and conventional trains in the first half of 2025 — nearly double the number from two years ago. According to data from KORAIL and SR, operator of the Suseo [...]
TONGYEONG, South Korea, July 21 (Korea Bizwire) — One of Tongyeong’s most iconic landmarks, the Tongyeong Bridge, is set to undergo a striking transformation into a work of art that blends infrastructure with cultural heritage. The city of Tongyeong announced on Sunday that it is in the final stages of a major renovation project aimed at [...]
SEOUL, July 15 (Korea Bizwire) — A once out-of-print photo book featuring Korea’s revered Pensive Bodhisattva statues has been reissued in a full revised edition for the first time in two decades, driven by a resurgence of public interest in Buddhism. Minumsa Publishing announced on Monday that it has released new editions of Pensive Bodhisattva—a [...]
PARIS, July 13 (Korea Bizwire) — For generations, Mount Kumgang — or “Diamond Mountain” — has captivated the Korean imagination. Its jagged peaks, mist-covered valleys, and shimmering pools have inspired artists, poets, monks, and pilgrims alike. Now, this iconic landscape has earned a new distinction: a place on the UNESCO World Heritage list. At its 47th [...]
JEJU, July 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a rare opening to the public, South Korean authorities on Saturday unveiled Baekrok Spring, the country’s highest natural spring located near the summit of Mount Hallasan on Jeju Island. Situated at 1,675 meters above sea level, the spring had never before been accessible to civilians due to its remote location [...]
SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will raising the travel alert for Bolivia’s Cochabamba region starting next month, due to growing instability from intensifying anti-government protests and rising organized crime, the foreign ministry said Monday. A Level 3 travel alert, calling for citizens to leave the country, will be applied to Cochabamba beginning [...]