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
Vaccinated people can go outdoors without masks South Korea announced Wednesday that people who have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors starting in July, as part of incentives for those participating in the public vaccine campaign. The incentive program announced at a daily interagency...Read More
Seoul Launches Special Tourist Zone Recovery Project The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is putting in an effort to revitalize major tourist zones in downtown Seoul, which are suffering from the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. The SMG and the Seoul Tourism Organization (STO) will be pursuing the Special Tourist Zone Recovery Project to revitalize stagnant special tourist...Read More
7 BEST Urban Parks to Visit in Korea Spring is a beautiful time to visit Korea, especially when nature presents such a colorful tapestry of colors! Parks in an urban setting are a great way to enjoy this beauty without cutting into your vacation time. Suitable for a relaxing picnic, fun activities, or just a...Read More
Fully vaccinated people can skip 14-day self-isolation South Korean health authorities said Wednesday that fully vaccinated people will be exempted from the country’s mandatory 14-day isolation period from early next month as the country is struggling to speed up the vaccination campaign. Health authorities said that, under the country’s anti-infection measures, those who have...Read More
31st Lotte Duty Free Family Concert Lotte Duty Free announced on the 20th of April that it will hold the 31st Lotte Duty Free Family Concert online with popular KPOP singers such as BTS and ITZY on the 16th of next month(May). The performance will feature Super Junior-D&E, BTS, TWICE, ITZY, and TXT, while Super...Read More
McDonald The BTS Set Meal beginning May 26 McDonald’s on Monday announced it will launch a collaboration with BTS as the latest in its line of celebrity meals. The BTS Meal will be available at U.S. McDonald’s locations from May 26 through June 20. It will launch in 11 other countries on May 26, followed...Read More
Jeju Olle Trail named one of world’s top 10 coastal walks Jeju Olle Trail on Jeju Island has been selected one of the world’s top 10 coastal walks by Active Traveller Magazine of the U.K. Jeju Olle Foundation, which manages the trail, on April 9 said the course was the only one in Asia to...Read More
South Korea to ease quarantine guidelines for overseas arrivals The travel industry expressed its support for the revision of the law, which includes the flexible application of the quarantine period for overseas arrivals. The Korea Travel Business Association (KATA) delivered an official letter expressing its support for the revision of the Enforcement Decree of the...Read More
Best 3 hidden honeymoon destinations in Korea Many soon-to-be-married couples have been choosing domestic destinations for their honeymoons, while the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic places restrictions on travel to other countries. While the nation’s southern resort island of Jeju, which has a great wealth of tourism assets, has become the most sought after honeymoon destination among...Read More
