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[Eye Plus] City meets nature at Songpa Trail

May 1, 2021

A trail spanning 21 kilometers surrounds Seoul’s eastern district of Songpa-gu, packed with nature, adventure and culture. The Songpa Trail, which opened to the public in 2019, has been serving both...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 30, 2021

Yanggu Gomchwi Festival The 2021 Yanggu Gomchwi Festival will be held online from Wednesday to Saturday, in concern over the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. This year, the festival will feature online...
City of Seoul opens new hub to promote tourism industry

Apr 29, 2021

The Seoul metropolitan government opened a new tourism hub in the nation's capital Thursday, saying it will support the growth and development of the tourism industry. Seoul Tourism Plaza, located i...
Consumption expenditures on tourism and leisure hit hard by COVID-19

Apr 26, 2021

Consumption expenditures in South Korea's tourism and leisure sector decreased by more than 20 percent last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a state-funded think tank said Monday. In particular...
[Eye plus] Children's Grand Park reopens for festive spring

Apr 24, 2021

Just as spring is a season of rebirth, a 49-year-old amusement park in Seoul has also been given a new lease on life. Reopening to the public after eight months of renovation, the Children’s Grand P...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 23, 2021

Yellow Forest in Kimcheon Kimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province has set up a forest decorated with yellow furniture pieces and objects, named the “Yellow Forest.” The project was inspired by t...
Millennials, Gen Z set latest travel trends

Apr 17, 2021

Millennials and Gen Z are trend leaders in tourism amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. The KTO, which analyzed data from local mobile carrier KT from January 201...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 16, 2021

Haman Watermelon Festival The county of Haman, South Gyeongsang Province, will host the 2021 Haman Watermelon Festival online from April 23 to May 2. More than 14 percent of watermelons produced in...
[Eye Plus] Train station-turned music complex: Music Village 1939

Apr 10, 2021

Music Village 1939 is a music complex built on 38,000 square meters of land where the former Gapyeong station was located, connecting Seoul and the small town of Gapyeong in Gyeonggi Province. The c...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 9, 2021

Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival This year, the 42nd Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival will be held online, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Every spring, the sea around Jindo opens up, exposing a 2...
[Video] Travel out of city to get a local and refreshing experience

Apr 6, 2021

WWOOF offers glimpse into local culture of Korea amid COVID-19 era
KCTI expects domestic tourism to grow even after pandemic

Apr 3, 2021

Though the arrival of vaccines has recently boosted hopes for international travel, the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute expects domestic tourism will continue to be strong in the post-pandemic era....
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Apr 2, 2021

Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival The 25th Jeonju Hanji Culture Festival is to open May 5. Every year, the city of Jeonju holds a hanji festival, celebrating the legacy of traditional handmade paper. ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 26, 2021

Hwadam Botanic Garden Hwadam Botanic Garden is to open its doors for the 2021 season Friday. The eco-friendly arboretum located at Konjiam Resort in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, about an hour’s dr...
[Eye Plus] Seoul Dream Forest, where old and new create harmony

Mar 20, 2021

Tired of the busy city life and in need of a moment’s refreshment? Seoul Dream Forest is the place to go. The 665,190-square-meter park in Seoul’s Gangbuk-gu is the fourth-biggest park in the capita...