SEOUL, April 20 (Korea Bizwire) — Three out of 10 South Koreans enjoyed walking tours last year as a way to improve health and relieve stress, a survey showed Tuesday. According to a survey conducted by the Korea Tourism Organization of 4,000 Koreans over 15 years of age, 35.2 percent of the respondents said that [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Both the participation rate and the number of companions for walking tours declined last year due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization carried out a survey of 2,000 Koreans aged over 15. The share of the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — The government of Seoul on Wednesday announced a reorganization of its walking tour program for domestic and foreign visitors, as part of efforts to help widen their understanding of the capital city’s history and culture. The revamped Seoul City Walking Tours will launch on Oct. 1, featuring 37 guided [...]