SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – As South Korea continues to see a surge in international visitors, Naver Maps, a homegrown navigation app, is rapidly becoming an indispensable tool for tourists navigating the country’s bustling cities and scenic landscapes. According to internal data released by Naver on September 1, the daily active users (DAU) of Naver [...]
POHANG, JINJU, GUMI, DAEJU, GYEONGJU & WONJU, Sept. 2 (Korea Bizwire) –As the sun sets over the port city of Pohang, the central market in Sangwon-dong comes alive. The Yeongil Bay Friends Night Market, the only one of its kind in the city, has transformed this once-quiet neighborhood into a nocturnal hotspot since its inception [...]
JEJU, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent survey has revealed that interest in traveling to Jeju Island, a popular South Korean tourist destination, hit an all-time low in July, marking a significant shift in domestic tourism trends. Consumer Insight, a travel research firm, reported on August 28 that only 29% of respondents expressed interest in [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — Air travelers between South Korea and Japan rose 20.8 percent on-year so far this month despite an earthquake warning issued in the neighboring country, industry data showed Friday. According to data from major airport operators submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee of the main opposition Democratic Party, the number of [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Korea Bizwire) –The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) announced on August 21 that it will be running a “Korea Trail 4,500 km National Circuit Campaign” until November 30. This initiative marks the completion of the country’s ambitious project to create a continuous trail around the entire peninsula. The campaign celebrates the opening of [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – With sweltering temperatures persisting throughout the summer, beach resorts in Gangwon Province have seen a surge in visitors compared to previous years. However, the tourist hotspot of Yangyang County has experienced an unexpected decline, raising questions about changing travel patterns and local challenges. According to data released by Gangwon Province [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The culture ministry will hold the “Korean Bucket List” event aimed at enriching the travel experience for international tourists. The event, co-hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization, will run from Sept. 1 to Nov. 10 and is designed to showcase the country’s diverse attractions to about 20,000 international tourists, [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Recent seismic activity in Japan, coupled with warnings of a potential major earthquake, has begun to cast a shadow over South Korea’s robust tourism to its island neighbor. This unease, combined with the strengthening yen, is leading some in the travel industry to speculate that the boom in Japanese tourism, [...]
YANGYANG, Aug. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique blend of tradition and modern social initiatives, a matchmaking program at a Buddhist temple in South Korea drew the attention of high-ranking government officials focused on the country’s demographic challenges even before it was announced that this iteration of the event had been the most successful yet. [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – As international travel rebounds, South Koreans are increasingly taking advantage of airport lounge access, with usage of Priority Pass cards skyrocketing over the past year, according to data released by BC Card, a major credit card company in South Korea. The analysis, which examined Priority Pass card usage through 612 types [...]