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VANK, a South Korean nonprofit known for its public-diplomacy and cultural projects, has launched “Seoul Scenes,” a multilingual travel platform designed to help international visitors explore places connected to Korean dramas, films…
Seoul recorded its first snow of the season on November 8, 2026, arriving 26 days earlier than last year and 12 days ahead of the seasonal average. The early snowfall briefly transformed…
Seoul will host a week of hands-on tourism programs for international visitors from November 14 to 20, combining K-pop dance, Korean makeup, K-food cooking, filming-location tours and traditional performances across the city.
Busan has been named one of Expedia’s top travel destinations for 2027, while new data points to growing interest in short trips, distinctive hotels and places seen in films and television. Seoul…
Seoul will stage its final Han River drone light show of 2026 with a Marvel-themed performance on Saturday, October 31, bringing images inspired by characters and scenes from the superhero franchise to…
A traditional Korean fire ceremony in Haman, South Gyeongsang Province, is being reshaped into a year-round tourism program for international visitors. The latest event, a Japan-focused special day held on October 15…
A new food competition program, Korean Cook-Off, brings Korean mothers together with foreign residents in Korea to compete through home-style Korean cooking.
Visitors to the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo can browse and buy seafood from across southwestern Korea at a special market running from October 10 through November 1. The program, organized by…
South Korea’s automated immigration gates handled a sharply larger share of foreign travelers this year, according to figures cited by the Justice Ministry and reported by World Korean News on October 3.…
Suwon is preparing its annual reenactment of King Jeongjo’s royal procession, scheduled for October 4 as part of the Suwon Hwaseong Cultural Festival. The city’s official news service reported October 2 that…
The Korea Tourism Organization has published a guide to destinations and cultural activities available during the 2026 Chuseok holiday, including free museum programs, traditional games, performances and regional festivals. Featured events run…
South Korea’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Management Office is opening the four major palaces, Jongmyo Shrine, and Joseon royal tombs free of charge through September 27 for the Chuseok holiday. Visitors can…
