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Category - South Korea Travel News
Breaking news from South Korea – Travel & Tourism, Fashion, Entertainment, Culinary, Culture, Events, Safety, Security, News, and Trends.
South Korea travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on South Korea. Latest news on safety, hotels, resorts, attractions, tours and transportation in South Korea. Seoul Travel information. South Korea, an East Asian nation on the southern half of the Korean Peninsula, shares one of the world’s most heavily militarized borders with North Korea. It’s equally known for its green, hilly countryside dotted with cherry trees and centuries-old Buddhist temples, plus its coastal fishing villages, sub-tropical islands and high-tech cities such as Seoul, the capital.
Global Aviation This Week: New Routes, New Airline Bosses and a Very Busy Sky
New airline routes, new CEOs, aircraft orders, airport disruptions and unexpected comebacks made...
South Korea Tourism Boom Hits Trouble as Tourist Complaints Reach Record High
South Korea’s tourism boom has a growing downside. Record numbers of foreign visitors are being...
Korea Is Taking China’s Tourists Beyond Seoul. Why Japan Is Losing the Same Opportunity
South Korea’s rapidly recovering aviation market with China is producing something potentially more...
Asiana’s Departure Marks a Turning Point in the Battle Between Star Alliance and SkyTeam
Asiana Airlines will leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, ending a 23-year membership as it...
Korea’s Tourism Boom Raises a Hard Question: Are Travelers Choosing Asia Because They’re Hesitating on America?
South Korea’s record tourism boom may reveal more than the global rise of K-culture. As European...
Korean Travel Veteran Henry Oh Wins Hard-Fought Race for PATA Chairmanship
Henry Oh has become the first Korean chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association after winning...
Korea Tourism Pioneer Henry Oh Elected New PATA Chairman Amid Global Uncertainty
Henry Oh of South Korea has been elected chairman of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA)...
Korean Air’s Record Quarter Signals Broader Shift in Global Aviation Amid Crisis and Changing Travel Patterns
Korean Air’s record first-quarter results highlight strong Europe and transit demand amid...
The Global Force of Tourism: The World’s Most Powerful Force for Peace and Equality
The political world is on the brink of World War III - and this is when tourism needs to fight back...
Seoul to Budapest: Asiana’s New Route Signals a Shift in Europe–Asia Travel
Asiana Airlines’ new Seoul–Budapest service marks a turning point in Central Europe’s global...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome travel is transforming global tourism, offering travelers freedom, flexibility, and...
Culture Leads, Sentiment Holds: Safe Cultural Travel from Berlin to the World in Times of Conflict
From Japan to Berlin, the world still reveals itself as a place of quiet wonder—where timeless...
Air Premia Expands Economy Seat Pitch, Defying High-Density Trend Among Low-Cost Airlines
South Korea’s hybrid carrier Air Premia is expanding economy seat pitch to 33 inches while reducing...
South Korea’s President Pushes Tourism Reset Focused on Quality and Regional Growth
South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung has called for a sweeping tourism overhaul in South Korea...
Shanghai’s Tourism Comeback: 9.36 Million Visitors Return as Tokyo, Seoul Rivalry and US Geopolitics Reshape Asia Travel
Shanghai’s tourism sector rebounded strongly in 2025, welcoming 9.36 million inbound visitors as...
K-Pop, Crypto and Trump: Hanam Mayor’s Bold Play to Become Korea’s Next Las Vegas
Hanam Mayor Lee Hyun-jae personally guided Eric Trump through South Korea’s ambitious K-Star World...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
Samsung Lions Return to Guam for 2026 Pre-Season Training, Boosting Sports Tourism
South Korea’s Samsung Lions have confirmed Guam as the site of their 2026 pre-season training camp...
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival Kicks Off, Turning a Remote Korean Mountain Town into a Global Winter Tourism Hub
The Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival 2026 has opened in South Korea’s Gangwon Province...
A 370 km/h Train May Transform Business and Tourism in Korea
South Korea’s new EMU-370 high-speed train targets commercial speeds of 370 km/h, promising faster...
North Korea Demolishes $37M South Korean Hotel at Mount Kumgang
North Korea is demolishing a $37 million South Korean–built hotel and family reunion center at...
Air Premia Expands U.S. Network With Washington, D.C. Route, Testing Korea’s Hybrid Airline Model
Air Premia is expanding its transpacific footprint with nonstop service between Seoul and...
Hanam in Korea Positions Itself as the “World Capital of K-pop” With Landmark 5-Star Hotel Project
Hanam City is accelerating its rise as the emerging world capital of K-pop with a newly proposed 44...
Chinese Tourists Travel to South Korea as Tokyo–Beijing Tensions Intensify
Chinese tourists are redirecting travel to South Korea after Beijing’s advisory against Japan...
Korea’s Tourism Explosion Rewrites the Map — And Hanam Rockets to the Center of It All
Hanam is rapidly emerging as a must-visit destination amid Korea’s tourism boom, offering K-culture...
Guam Visitors Bureau Launches Three-Way Partnership with GS25 and NAVER Pay
Collaborating with Retail and Payment Platforms to Capture Growing Travel Demand to Guam –...
K-Star World Takes Off: Hanam City Moves Forward with Landmark K-Culture Complex
Hanam City signed a business agreement with the Korea Broadcasting and Popular Arts Association to...
Glendale, California, Explores Partnership in Hanam’s K-Star World Project
A delegation from Glendale, California, visited Hanam City in South Korea to discuss expanded...
Hanam City Pilots AI Crackdown System to Curb Illegal Motorcycles in Parks
Hanam City, led by Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae, has launched a pilot operation of an AI-based illegal...
Hanam City Fast-Tracks Seven Major Road Projects to Realize “30-Minute City from Seoul”
Hanam City is accelerating the construction of seven major metropolitan road networks, aiming to...
Guam Promoted as Ideal Study Destination at 25th EDM International Education Fair
Guam Offers Accessible English-Learning Environment as the Closest U.S. Territory to Korea
Hanam in Korea Captivates 70 Million People Worldwide, With its K-pop Dance Challenge
Hanam, Korea, establishes itself as the “New Mecca of K-POP” through a three-day global festival...
Boeing Taken To Court in the Jeju Air B737-800 Crash Killing 179 in Korea
After the Jeju crash of a Boeing 737, authorities in South Korea ordered an inspection of the...
70 Million Fans Focus on Hanam, The K-Pop Mecca in Korea
The eyes of 70 million K-pop fans around the world are focused on one city: Hanam, Korea World...
Hanam Citizens Day and Sports Competition Shapes This K-Culture Hub City
The '2025 Hanam Citizens' Day in Korea, known for its Commemoration Ceremony and Sports...
A South Korea Visa Is No More Required For Some Chinese Visitors
South Korea has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tour groups in an effort to boost...
Hanam City’s Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae Eye-Opening Visit to Singapore
There is a synergy in urban developments, events and tourism between Singapore and Hanam City...
Over 400 Industry Partners Participate in Historic 2025 Korea Roadshow for Guam
The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) successfully hosted its 2025 Korea Roadshow from September 9 to 12...
Air Premia is Not Low-cost, Has Lower Operating Costs, making it Hybrid Relying on Lufthansa Technik
German-Korean cooperation has led Air Premia to use Lufthansa Technik for the maintenance of its...
Hanam City’s Mayor Defines K-Pop, K-Fashion, and K-Movies as Korean Tourism Drivers
Hanam City n South Korea is the world capital of K-Pop. The city's Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae is...
SAS Goes All Out for K-Pop, Connecting Copenhagen with Hanam City, Korea via Seoul
Scandinavian Airlines SAS has launched a new non-stop flight from Copenhagen, Denmark, to Seoul...
K-Food, K-Pop, and Booming Tourism Made in Korea
With the United States struggling with a tourism downfall due to political changes, Korea has been...
Korea: Stage Hanam Opens with Fireworks, Sexy Man, Culture, and a Proud Mayor
In Korea, "Stage Hanam," hosted by Hanam City and Hanam Cultural Foundation, launched its second...
Hanam City Style: Liberation Songs that Connect Generations
In the Republic of Korea, Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae held the 80th anniversary of Liberation...
Unlimited Use of Seoul Public Transport also Available from Hanam City
Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae announced that anyone traveling from Hanam will be able to enjoy...
The K-Pop Capital of the World is Hanam City, Korea with a Mayor Who Gets it
The outspoken mayor of Hanam City, Lee Hyeon-jae, has a vision for his city as the global capital...
Hawaiian Airlines Suspends all Flights to Korea, Fukuoka, and Boston
Another blow for the travel and tourism-driven economy for Hawaii was released today by Hawaiian...
Hanam City Water Quality Is Good To Proceed with the K-Star World Project
Hanam City in Korea is well on its way to becoming a world-class destination for visitors from...
The world is in a K-culture Frenzy – Hanam Style
Why did Hanam (Korea) Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae bring up “Kedeheon” at a meeting?
Kids Fly Free to Guam on Night Flights
Guam Visitors Bureau Launches "Kids Fly Free" Night Flight Promotion: July-August Campaign Targets...
How Hanam in Korea is Running its City with Empathy, Kindness, and Efficiency – Korean Style
Hanam City in Korea sets an example for Korea in the world on how to run a city efficiently and...
Hanam City Earth-Scented Barefoot Paths will Delight Visitors
Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyun-jae,held the opening ceremony of the “Soil-Scented Barefoot Road” on July...
Hanam City Job Fair Not a One Off Event
Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyun-hyun successfully held the 2025 Hanam City Job Fair at the 2nd Gymnasium...
Hanam City Welcomes Development of Yonsei Hanam Hospital and More
Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyun-hyun announced that the first general hospital, Yonsei Hanam Hospital...
Tourism Seychelles Strengthens Presence in South Korea with Successful Trade and Media Workshop in Seoul
As part of its ongoing strategy to deepen engagement across Asia, Tourism Seychelles successfully...
Hanam City Korea Festival a Tremendous Success
A gathering of 24,000 people celebrated “Music People The Hanam,” a 2-day event featuring a moving...
Tourism Seychelles Strengthens Engagement with South Korean Market
Tourism Seychelles recently showcased the destination’s diverse offerings at the 40th Seoul...
Korea Memorial Food Festa Celebrated History Through Food
Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae of Hanam City opened the 2025 Korea Memorial Food Festa on June 13, declaring...
Guam Wins Best Booth Award at Seoul International Travel Fair
GVB and Members Showcase Diverse Offerings to Korean and International Travelers at Guam Pavilion...
Guam Visitors Bureau Hosts Guam Day in Korea
Guam Showcases its Island Charm to Korean Baseball Fans During Sold-Out-Game.
Think Hanam City for a Well-Being Vacation in Korea
With airlines busily landing at Incheon International Airport, the international airport hub...
UN-Tourism Candidates for Secretary General Agree on Tourism as a Catalyst for Peace
Gloria Guevara and Harry Theoharis both worked overtime to earn votes by UN-Tourism Executive...
Hanam City Korea Welcomes Visitors to Enjoy Breathtaking Double Cherry Blossoms
From the double cherry blossoms of Misagyeongjeong Park, where a path of pink flowers blooms in...
Hanam City in Korea Completes First Smart Shade City
Hanam City Mayor Lee Hyeon-jae has announced the completion of the nation’s first “Smart Shade...
Hanam City Where People Walk and Move Together
In the South Korea City of Hanam, people embrace movement in the form of walking as well as in...
Hanam Libraries Transform into a Cultural Visitors Paradise
During the month of April, when the spring sun was unusually warm, the 8 public libraries in Hanam...
Guam Aggressively Pushes Tourism Recovery Through Increased Air Service
GVB and GIAA Collaborate on Air Service Development for Guam.
Family Travel to Hanam City Creates Precious Memories
A day of walking with family visitors becomes more than just an outing, it becomes a precious...
Forward Thinking Hanam Mayor Guides Self-Sufficient Korea City into Global Future
Hanam in Korea implemented an innovative roadmap promoting the city forward as a global leader in...
Staying with Aloha – in K-Pop City Hanam, Korea
K-Culture is home in Hanam, the Republic of Korea. Currently, staying in Hanam is still a very...
Hanam City Leaping Forward as Global Cultural and Economic Center
Hanam City is actively expanding international exchanges and leaping forward as a global self...
Hanam City Shaping Its Future Through Cultural Performances
From Busking to Vibrant Festivals. Once lacking in arts and culture, Hanam has experienced a...
K-Star World to Deliver $1.7 Billion in Tourism Benefits for Hanam
Hanam City is becoming a new travel and tourism hotspot in Korea, especially for those who are part...
Air Premia Introduces IATA Turbulence Aware
Air Premia has announced its plan to implement IATA Turbulence Aware, an innovative safety tool...
Hanam Mayor Lee Jae is a Korean Tourism Trend Setter with a Global Vision
K-Culture is home in Hanam, the Republic of Korea. One man, Mayor Lee Jae, has already drastically...
The K-Culture Hub City of the World is Hanam, Korea
Located next to Korea's capital city Seoul, the city of Hanam is becoming the hotspot for visitors...
K-Culture Hub Hanam: Mayor Lee Hyun-jae’s Economic Tourism Powerhouse
Hanam City, led by Mayor Lee Hyun-jae, is embarking on a transformative journey to establish itself...
175 Evacuated as Air Busan Airbus A321 Burns at Busan Airport
Airbus A321 passenger jet operated by Air Busan, was preparing for a flight to Hong Kong from...
South Korea Orders Entire Boeing 737 Fleet Inspection
Most of South Korean low-cost airlines have 737-800 aircraft in their fleets.
