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Thu, June 1, 2023 | 10:20

Incheon International Airport to reinforce security inspection measures

Incheon International Airport to reinforce security inspection measures

Incheon International Airport, the country's biggest and largest international air transport hub, plans to reinforce security inspection measures amid steep increases in passengers from a tourism rebound, Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) announced, Thursday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-13 16:31

Gwangju sees increase in dark tourism

Gwangju sees increase in dark tourism

Korea's southwestern city of Gwangju is seeing a growing number of young visitors seeking to learn about the 1980 pro-democracy movement. This sudden increase in interest in the city and the historical event was triggered by the apology of former authoritarian leader Chun Doo-hwan's grandson Woo-won, educators said on Monday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-10 17:02

Cheong Wa Dae to get face-lift to become tourist landmark

Cheong Wa Dae to get face-lift to become tourist landmark

The culture ministry said Monday the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae, which was opened to public access about a year ago, will be transformed into a multifaceted tourist landmark with historical, cultural and natural value.

2023-04-10 15:26

Korea seeks to attract Middle Eastern tourists

Korea seeks to attract Middle Eastern tourists

The Korean government and the private sector have set their sights on tourists from the Middle East by tapping the popularity of Korean culture in the region, according to the culture ministry, Thursday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a meeting in Seoul, Wednesday, with the taskforce devoted to activating exchanges with the Middle East to discuss how to expa...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-04-06 17:09

Gimpo airport to launch care service for dogs

Gimpo airport to launch care service for dogs

A dog care service will be available at Gimpo International Airport from June for passengers to check their pets into while they are traveling as part of the airport's moves to better cater to passengers with companion animals.

Kim Se-jeong | 2023-03-31 13:48

S. Korea to fully open DMZ hiking trails April 21

S. Korea to fully open DMZ hiking trails April 21

The government said Friday all 11 peace-themed hiking trails along the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating the two Koreas will be open to the public starting April 21.

2023-03-31 12:06

Japanese top visitors to Korea in 2023 as tourism rebounds

Japanese top visitors to Korea in 2023 as tourism rebounds

Korea's tourism industry is steadily recovering from the blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic. A large part of this recovery is Japanese tourists who account for the largest cohort of travelers to the country during the first two months of 2023, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said, Thursday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-30 17:02

Korean aesthetics, spirit live on at Gyeongbok Palace

Korean aesthetics, spirit live on at Gyeongbok Palace

In the middle of a forest of skyscrapers and LED lights in the heart of central Seoul stands Gyeongbok Palace, the greatest and arguably most beautiful among the capital's five main royal palaces. Gyeongbok Palace, its name meaning “palace greatly blessed by heaven,” is one of Korea's most famous and popular travel attractions visited by millions of people every year. It serv...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-30 15:26

Duty-free sales up nearly 37% on-month in Feb. after China's reopening

Duty-free sales up nearly 37% on-month in Feb. after China's reopening

Korea's duty-free sales rose nearly 37 percent on-month in February, industry data showed Monday, as China resumed short-term entry for Korean travelers.Combined sales at duty-free shops in Asia's fourth-largest economy came to 1.09 trillion won ($837.4 million) last month, up 36.7 percent from a month earlier, according to the Korea Duty Free Shops Association.Foreigners' sp...

2023-03-27 17:46

Gimpo-China flights recover to pre-pandemic levels

Gimpo-China flights recover to pre-pandemic levels

The number of flights between Gimpo International Airport and Chinese destinations has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC), Monday. The airport operator said the total weekly flights between Gimpo and the Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai returned to 56 as of Sunday, after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-03-27 17:05

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