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Japanese Tourists Choose Seoul as Top Destination for Summer Vacations

Japanese Tourists Choose Seoul as Top Destination for Summer Vacations

SEOUL, July 7 (Korea Bizwire) — Japanese tourists have chosen Seoul as their preferred destination for overseas summer vacations this year. The Japanese travel agency H.I.S. International analyzed its overseas travel products and air tickets for departures between July 21 and August 31 and identified Seoul as the top choice for Japanese tourists. Of the [...]

COVID-19 Transforms Seoul Tourism Landscape: CJ Olive Young

COVID-19 Transforms Seoul Tourism Landscape: CJ Olive Young

SEOUL, July 6 (Korea Bizwire) – The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the tourism landscape in Seoul, especially in the Myeongdong, Dongdaemun, and Hongdae areas, South Korea’s top health and beauty store operator said Wednesday. According to CJ Olive Young, a significant number of foreign tourists belonging to Generation Z visit South Korea primarily for K-content. [...]

Namhae’s Baraegil: A Rising Gem of Natural Beauty and Hiking Delights

Namhae’s Baraegil: A Rising Gem of Natural Beauty and Hiking Delights

NAMHAE, July 4 (Korea Bizwire) –The popularity of Baraegil in Namhae County, South Gyeongsang Province, is on the rise as more people discover the breathtaking natural beauty of the South Sea. The term ‘barae’ refers to the traditional practice of Namhae mothers venturing out to the tidal flats during low tide to gather seafood such [...]

Cooling Strategies: How Everland’s Animals Beat the Heat in Unique Ways

Cooling Strategies: How Everland’s Animals Beat the Heat in Unique Ways

YONGIN, July 2 (Korea Bizwire) –The animals at Everland in Yongin, Gyeonggi province, endured an extremely hot day on Monday, but they managed to cope in their own unique ways. Zookeepers, veterinarians, and other managers closely monitored the animals’ well-being and provided them with tailored diets to ensure they remained healthy in the scorching heat. [...]

Justice Ministry Extends Validity of Online Permit-free Entry for Tourists

Justice Ministry Extends Validity of Online Permit-free Entry for Tourists

SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Justice said Thursday it will extend the validity period of the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), the online travel permit system for foreign tourists. Currently set at two years, the validity period will be extended to three years, effective from Monday. However, teenagers and elderly individuals [...]