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Southeast Asian Countries Replace Japan as Most Popular Destination for Chuseok Holidays

Southeast Asian Countries Replace Japan as Most Popular Destination for Chuseok Holidays

SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea continues to boycott Japanese products in response to economic retaliation from Japan, this year’s most sought-after tourist destination for the Chuseok holidays is also changing. Wemakeprice Inc., a local open market operator, said that the majority of South Koreans booked flights to Vietnam, Thailand, and other [...]

Vietnam Tops List of Favorite Chuseok Holiday Destinations

Vietnam Tops List of Favorite Chuseok Holiday Destinations

SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Southeast Asian countries, especially Vietnam, were the hottest holiday destinations during this year’s Chuseok weekend. Fewer South Koreans travelled during Chuseok compared to last year due to a shorter holiday weekend, but more people were found to have traveled to Europe than last year. According to Korea’s leading travel [...]

Holidays, More of a ‘Day Off’ Than a Day of Celebration

Holidays, More of a ‘Day Off’ Than a Day of Celebration

SEOUL, Oct. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As Koreans have started to see holidays as simply a ‘day off’, sales at amusement parks and businesses related to traveling have greatly increased. KB Kookmin Card analyzed big data related to the average daily sales of travel and entertainment businesses during the Chuseok holidays (Korean Thanksgiving) and the [...]