Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is stepping up its expansion in South Korea, with the opening of its first managed hotel in the country and two new development signings. Wyndham’s first managed hotel in the country […]
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South Korea first introduced the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA) system in September 2021 as a pre-departure screening tool for visa-free travelers. However, in an effort to boost international arrivals, Seoul suspended this requirement in
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South Korea has imposed a travel ban on parts of Cambodia after several of its citizens were kidnapped, tortured, and killed in connection with job scam operations run by criminal syndicates. The Foreign Ministry said
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The number of Chinese visitors to South Korea rose 16.4 percent in September compared with a year earlier, according to government data, as Seoul implements a temporary visa-free program aimed at boosting inbound tourism. The
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Airport workers across South Korea launched a nationwide strike on October 1, disrupting operations at 15 airports including Incheon and Gimpo. The strike, which began at 6 a.m. local time, involves approximately 15,000 employees demanding
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South Korea today launched the K-tourism innovation task force, a new public-private initiative aimed at revitalizing the nation’s tourism industry by leveraging global interest in Korean culture. The group was inaugurated at the National Museum
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Bangucheon Stream Petroglyphs in Ulsan have officially joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, giving Korea its 17th recognized heritage site. Stretching along the tranquil stream in Ulsan, the Bangudae and Cheonjeon-ri carvings offer travelers an
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Foreign job seekers flock to South Korea, with the number rising more than 25 percent year-on-year in 2023, reaching the second-largest figure ever recorded, according to data released Thursday. Statistics Korea reported that 173,000 of
Passenger traffic at Korean carriers hit a record 47 million in the first half of 2024, reflecting a 29 percent increase from a year earlier, according to government data released Monday. This surge is attributed
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South Korea is set to launch its Digital Nomad and K-culture Training visas in 2024, offering a unique opportunity to experience life in this vibrant country. This groundbreaking initiative aims to attract a diverse group
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One day after the decision of suspending visa issuance for Chinese and South Korean citizens, China on Wednesday suspended its free transit policy with South Korea and Japan, taking yet another strong stance in response to
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