K-pop sensation BTS, who has topped Billboard’s Hot 100 chart for the second consecutive week, will promote tourism in Seoul to the group’s fans around the world. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) on Sept. 10 said a video promoting tourism in the capital titled “See You in Seoul” will be...Read More
BEST 5 Underground Shopping Malls in Seoul All kinds of inclement weather, from cold winds in winter to sudden downpours during the rainy season in summer, may cause varying levels of inconvenience to enjoying your time in Korea. However, the weather causes no problem at underground shopping malls in Seoul, where one can fully enjoy...Read More
The Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday announced it is to apply for the listing of the Gaya Tumuli as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Gaya Tumuli is a serial property consisting of seven different tumuli sites — Gimhae Daeseong-dong Tumuli, Haman Marisan Tumuli, Hapcheon Okjeon Tumuli, Goryeong Jisan-dong Tumuli, Goseong Songhak-dong Tumuli, Changnyeong Gyo-dong...Read More
Seoul city government said Wednesday it has asked local foodservice businesses to refrain from accepting delivery orders to Han River parks to help contain the spread of the new coronavirus. The request to the Korea Foodservice Industry Association and food delivery companies was made to minimize food deliveries to the riverside parks until Sunday, when...Read More
Travoution, the operator of ‘Bank of Trip’, a global online travel agency (OTA) channel management service dedicated to inbound travel products, has launched hands-free travel products with tourism venture companies, ‘Korea Bike Tour’, and ‘itrip’. The hands-free travel package, launched as part of the Korea Tourism Organization’s tourism venture collaboration project, is designed with a...Read More
Typhoon Maysak, which has formed in the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines, is on course to hit Busan and southern parts of the Korean Peninsula this week, the national weather agency said Sunday. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the ninth storm of this yearโs typhoon season was located some 960 kilometers northeast of Manila,...Read More
Hey, this is Daniel Kim here. This COVID-19 makes us really depressing, as a travel company, we couldn’t make any profit since last March! International tourist numbers are projected to decline by between 58% and 78% from 2019 to 2020, the UN reports, which would result in a drop of 850 million to 1.1 billion...Read More
The Cultural Heritage Administration through Aug. 19 is hosting the Gyeongbokgung Palace Starlight Tour and the program “Sisikgonggam at Sojubang the Royal Kitchen” at the famed palace in Seoul, allowing visitors to enjoy a beautiful night view and royal cuisine. The number of participants per tour is limited to 25 to prevent the spread of...Read More
Two events will be held at Gyeongbokgung this month to give visitors a literal taste of Joseon royal life. First held in 2016, the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour includes a tasting of an everyday meal for the king and queen, traditional music performances and a guided tour of the grounds. This yearโs night tour begins at...Read More
Summer in Korea is in full force, bringing with it muggy weather and bouts of heavy rain. As temperatures rise, people try to escape the heat by spending time in air-conditioned buildings or heading to the beach or waterparks. Another way to keep your cool is through the foods you eat! Many Koreans fight fire...Read More
