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Seoul’s Historic Bukchon Hanok Village to Implement Visitor Restrictions

Seoul’s Historic Bukchon Hanok Village to Implement Visitor Restrictions

SEOUL, Jul. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking move, Seoul’s Jongno district has designated the iconic Bukchon Hanok Village as South Korea’s first “Special Management Area,” introducing strict regulations to balance tourism with residents’ quality of life. The new measures, set to take effect as early as March next year, will limit tourist access and [...]

Seoul Offers Traditional Village Tour Program for Chinese Travelers

Seoul Offers Traditional Village Tour Program for Chinese Travelers

SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea launched a tour program that offers a hands-on experience of Korean traditional culture tailored for Chinese travelers visiting Seoul, the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday. The travel package includes a pedicab ride to the traditional village, local market tour and a Korean cooking class as well [...]

Firefighting Motorbikes for Small Alleys Introduced in Seoul

Firefighting Motorbikes for Small Alleys Introduced in Seoul

SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul is introducing firefighting motorbikes for fire stations to quickly dispatch firefighters to the scene even with jammed streets and small alleys. Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters said that such motorbikes will be used at fire stations in the Jongno and Eunpyeong Districts over a two month trial period from [...]