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South Korea surpasses Japan to become world's fastest-growing tourist destination

South Korea surpasses Japan to become world's fastest-growing tourist destination

South Korea was named the world's fastest growing tourist destination with year-on-year increase of 48.82%, ahead Japan and Vietnam, a report shows.
Asia's fourth-largest economy to offer visa-free entry to Chinese tourists from late September

Asia's fourth-largest economy to offer visa-free entry to Chinese tourists from late September

South Korean taxi driver criticized for harassing Thai tourist

South Korean taxi driver criticized for harassing Thai tourist

Ha Giang named among Asia-Pacific's top cherry blossom destinations

Ha Giang named among Asia-Pacific's top cherry blossom destinations

Northernmost Vietnamese province Ha Giang has been listed among six top places in Asia-Pacific to enjoy cherry blossoms, according to travel agency Booking.com.
March 27, 2025 | 06:25 pm PT
South Korea to offer visa-free entry to Chinese visitors to boost tourism

South Korea to offer visa-free entry to Chinese visitors to boost tourism

South Korea said on Thursday it would offer a visa exemption to Chinese visitors in the third quarter of the year to boost tourism amid sluggish domestic demand and ahead of an Asia-Pacific summit later this year.
March 20, 2025 | 03:38 pm PT
Vietnam ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia in number of tourists to South Korea

Vietnam ranks 2nd in Southeast Asia in number of tourists to South Korea

The number of Vietnamese tourists visiting South Korea in 2024 ranked second in Southeast Asia, with over 511,000 arrivals, up 21.7% year-on-year, trailing only the Philippines (515,000), data showed.
March 4, 2025 | 04:00 pm PT
South Korea allows foreign tourists to submit arrival cards online

South Korea allows foreign tourists to submit arrival cards online

The South Korean government announced that visitors from overseas can now submit their arrival cards online up to three days in advance in an effort to simplify immigration procedures.
February 25, 2025 | 05:00 pm PT
South Korea could tighten visa rules after 38 Vietnamese disappeared: travel industry

South Korea could tighten visa rules after 38 Vietnamese disappeared: travel industry

After 38 Vietnamese tourists disappeared while traveling in Jeju Island, South Korea could tighten visa procedures, affecting people's travel plans, industry insiders warn.
December 4, 2024 | 07:39 pm PT
Daughter-in-law of Vietnamese plastic tycoon explores popular coffee shops during Seoul trip

Daughter-in-law of Vietnamese plastic tycoon explores popular coffee shops during Seoul trip

Actress Midu and her husband, Tran Duy Minh Dat, the son of one of Vietnam's leading plastic tycoons, visited popular coffee shops and restaurants during their autumn holiday in Seoul.
November 12, 2024 | 04:46 pm PT
South Korea surpasses Thailand, Japan as Asia's top foodie destination

South Korea surpasses Thailand, Japan as Asia's top foodie destination

South Korea has been named the top foodie destination in Asia, with 64% of surveyed respondents indicating they visited the country specifically for its cuisine, according to online travel platform Agoda.
October 1, 2024 | 06:25 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
Korean travel agency suspended for forcing Chinese tourists to shop

Korean travel agency suspended for forcing Chinese tourists to shop

A tour operator in South Korea has been suspended for one month after it was found forcing a group of Chinese tourists to go shopping during their tour in the country.
May 16, 2024 | 05:32 pm 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
South Korea digital nomad visa launched

South Korea digital nomad visa launched

South Korea began issuing digital nomad visas from Jan. 1, allowing foreigners to stay for up to two years, as it seeks to compete with Southeast Asian countries.
January 2, 2024 | 09:15 pm PT
Son issues warning as South Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier

Son issues warning as South Korea travel to China in World Cup qualifier

South Korea travel to China on Tuesday for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd.
November 20, 2023 | 11:37 pm PT
 
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