Chuseok holiday abounds with tourist discounts
With Chuseok (추석, 秋夕), the Korean mid-autumn harvest festival, just around the corner, a series of discounts at tourist sites and accommodations will add...
Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea?
A...
2 Jeju symbols installed on Spanish pilgrimage route
Officials from Jeju Island and the autonomous Spanish community of Galicia on July 12 take a commemorative photo at the unveiling ceremony for dol hareubang, or a large...
Aug. 8 designated Island Day to promote domestic tourism
The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has designated Aug. 8 as Island Day to promote the country's islands. Pictured here is the scenic...
See future of tech at Seoul’s Igloo Festival
By Jeon Han and Yoon Sojung
Photos = Jeon Han
Video = Kim Sunjoo
Seoul | Jan. 30
An igloo has been built in Seoul Plaza in central Seoul.
This is not...
Palace snowscape welcomes tourists
Visitors to the Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Palace enjoy the snowy scenery while listening to a tour guide’s comments about the Juhamnu Pavillion.
Changdeokgung Palace,...
Japanese pick Korea as top tourism destination for Golden Week
Separate surveys by three major Japanese tourism companies have found that Korea is the most popular destination this...
Minister Yu visits 2 southern cities to boost regional tourism
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In Chon on Dec. 21 shouts the slogan "Regions to Visit, Stay...
Alipay now available for Korean shows
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will launch a promotion campaign for Korean shows and concerts from May 15 to June 30 that makes use...
#HANAGo – How to get to N Seoul Tower
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Water sports center to be opened along Hangang River in Seoul
An integrated water sports center with water leisure facilities for canoes, kayaks and boats will open by the first half of 2023 at Nanji Hangang Park in...
Special travel week to promote safe domestic tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will host "2020 Special Travel Week" until July 19 to enable safe tourism amid the coronavirus pandemic. The photo...
New medical tourism support center opened at Incheon Int’l Airport
The Medical Tourism Support Center, which opened on Dec. 18 at the arrival section of Terminal 1 at Incheon International Airport, offers information on...
New travel program promotes visits to 21 nat’l parks
The Korea National Park Service has launched a three-year tourism program dubbed "National Park Passport Vacation" to promote visits to 21 national parks. The photo...
Imcheonggak, birthplace of a 500-year legacy
As the largest private Hanok residence in Korea, Imcheonggak (임청각, 臨淸閣) represents the 500-year legacy of Andong's Goseong Yi family.
Andong-si City in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province...
Tourism ministry hosts promotional event in NY
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Korea Tourism Organization held a "K-Tourism Roadshow" in New York's...
Bukchon brings small-town warmth to bustling capital
According to the Korea Tourism Organization, a total of 14,201,516 people came to Korea during the year 2014. What elements attracted them to Korea?
A...
New section opened at UNESCO-designated Hantangang River area
By Kim Yeojin and Yoon Sojung
Video = Official YouTube account of Korea.net
A new section on a tourist path in the Hantangang River valley of Gangwon-do Province, a...
PR video with soccer star Son features ‘7 charms of Korean tourism’
By Park Hye Ri and Yoon Hee Young
Video = Korea Tourism Organization's official YouTube channel "Imagine your Korea"
A video promoting tourism in Korea was released on Oct. 18...
ASEAN-Korea Train departs to raise mutual understanding
Lee Kyu-young, station master of Seoul Station, on Oct. 16 gives a salute to the departing train at the launching ceremony for the ASEAN-Korea Train.
By Jeon Han and Lee Jihae
Photos = Kim...
