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South Korea's tourism at risk from extended political crisis

South Korea's tourism at risk from extended political crisis

From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travelers cancel trips following last week's brief bout of martial law.

Thai tourism association apologizes to South Korea after official's criticism of tourist attractions

Thai tourism association apologizes to South Korea after official's criticism of tourist attractions

China surpasses Japan as South Korea's largest source of visitors

China surpasses Japan as South Korea's largest source of visitors

South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors

South Korea names K-pop group NewJeans tourism ambassadors

South Korea on Thursday appointed K-pop girl band NewJeans “honorary ambassadors” as part of a drive to promote tourism, joining a long list of Korean celebrities to take up the role.

July 11, 2024 | 07:00 pm PT

Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

Thai tourists shun South Korea due to strict immigration policy

South Korea's Thai visitors decreased by 21% in the first four months of 2024 due to strict immigration rules, and the decline's momentum is expected through at least year-end.

June 20, 2024 | 08:54 pm PT

Chinese tourist ripped off nearly 10 times taxi fare in South Korea

Chinese tourist ripped off nearly 10 times taxi fare in South Korea

Police in South Korea's Jeju Island said they have caught a taxi driver who tried to charge a Chinese tourist nearly 10 times the normal meter fare.

May 8, 2024 | 01:21 am PT

Shopping scams South Korea's biggest complaint from tourists

Shopping scams South Korea's biggest complaint from tourists

Foreign tourists' largest complaint in South Korea is shopping rip-offs, according to a new report, which also cited taxi scams and poor accommodation services as the next most-pervasive issues.

May 7, 2024 | 04:48 pm PT

Vietnamese to get visa-free travel to South Korean province starting mid-March

Vietnamese to get visa-free travel to South Korean province starting mid-March

Vietnamese will get a visa exemption for 15 days when they travel to South Korea's South Jeolla Province starting Mar. 15, the provincial governor said Saturday.

February 25, 2023 | 08:13 pm PT

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