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[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...
Walk your way into spring

Mar 20, 2021

Discover the beauty of South Gyeongsang Province on foot
More than half of Koreans traveled domestically since pandemic

Mar 20, 2021

A survey by the Korea Culture & Tourism Institute survey showed that Koreans are becoming more relaxed about domestic travel as the COVID-19 situation continues. KCTI conducted online survey about t...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 19, 2021

Hadong Tea Festival The 24th Hadong Tea Festival will be held online from May 15 to 23. The organizers of the festival discussed canceling the annual event due to concerns over the spread of the CO...
Spring flowers expected to bloom at Joseon royal palaces and tombs starting Sunday

Mar 12, 2021

The trails around the Joseon royal tombs in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province that have undergone maintenance work will also feature peach blossoms and other flowers, such as the Japanese cornel and the Ko...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 12, 2021

Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival The Yeongam Wangin Culture Festival will be held online from April 1 to 16. The festival celebrates the legendary scholar Wang In from the Baekje Kingdom (18 BC-AD 6...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Mar 5, 2021

Jochiwon Spring Flower Festival The Jochiwon Spring Flower Festival will be held from April 1 to 11. The annual spring festival went online last year due to the COVID-19 virus pandemic. This year, ...
COVID-19 leads tourists outdoors

Feb 27, 2021

KTO big data analyses show latest tourism trends
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Feb 26, 2021

Haeundae Light Festival The Haeundae Light Festival is being held across the Haeundae area in Busan. Light decorations have been installed at the iconic Haeundae Beach and Haeundae Market, creating ...
[Eye Plus] Soraepogu, famous for fresh seafood, salted shrimp

Feb 20, 2021

Soraepogu Fish Market located in Namdong-gu, Incheon, is a popular tourist attraction in the metropolitan area with more than 8 million visitors a year. The fish market, located about 32 kilometers ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Feb 19, 2021

Lighting Festival at The Garden of Morning Calm The Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, is hosting its annual Lighting Festival until March 14. According to the Garden of Morning...