Korea mulls over PCR test-free arrivals The government has embarked on reviewing the remaining social distancing measures, most notably rules on outdoor mask use and PCR testing within 24 hours on arrival, as the number of COVID-19 infections has now stabilized, according to the health authorities on Tuesday. Lim Sook-young, a senior official at the...Read More
Korea seeking to sign ‘travel bubble’ accords with several countries Demand for overseas travel is expected to return this summer as the government is planning to allow overseas group tours for fully vaccinated people to countries that have managed to curtail COVID-19 infections, starting as early as next month. Toward that end, the government has...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
-From the 7th July, Korea Tourism Promotion Video “Explore Korea” will be sent out worldwide -Production of popular original contents such as ‘Kingdom’: Stimulating the psychology of fans who want to visit Korea -Korea Tourism Organization “Pre-emptive marketing campaign aimed at Post Corona” The Korea Tourism Organization, in collaboration with the streaming service Netflix, unveiled...Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the travel habits of South Koreans, with more people taking spontaneous trips to camping sites or luxury hotels. Accommodation choices have also changed amid the rise of the “untact economy.” Demand for camping sites in Korea surged 73 percent from February to late April versus the same period a year...Read More
A Pinay K-drama Fan “Imee Aresta-Lee” was the first Filipino Fangirl who visits the filming location of the most anticipated K-drama series recently which is “Crash Landing On You”. Imee visited the North Korean setting of the drama where the male lead Captain Ri/Lee Jeong Hyeok lived. The North Korean Village set-up was just a...Read More
The nine-day Royal Culture Festival from April 27 to May 5 will be held at the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) , displaying Korea’s proud culture and history through state-of–the-art technology. The Cultural Heritage Administration on April 17 said the fifth edition of the annual event will feature the palaces of Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung,...Read More
When spring approaches, all parts of Korea are dyed pinkish. It is because cherry blossoms bloom immediately. It is the feeling that the hum is coming out by itself just thinking about seeing the cherry blossom leaf which blows. We introduce when and where to go for those planning a cherry blossom trip. Best Cherry...Read More
Historic Site No.123 (Designated on January 18, 1963) Changgyeonggung Palace was built in 1483 by King Seongjong (the ninth king of the Joseon Dynasty) to take care of the wives of the preceding kings. Compared to other palaces, the size of the palace is compact and simple. Changgyeonggung Palace is connected with Changdeokgung Palace. It’s...Read More
Hwacheon-gun County in Gangwondo Province is crowded with domestic and foreign visitors even at minus 10 degrees Celsius thanks to the 16th annual Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival. [1+1 EVENT] Sancheoneo Ice Festival all in one tour In 2017, the festival drew a record 100,000 foreign visitors but this year’s edition attracted 80,000 in just the...Read More
