South Korea
Seoul gears up to welcome tourists after COVID-19
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea where tradition and modernity coexist, turns itself into an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel.
The Bubble Burst: Japan and South Korea Close Their Borders
Japan and South Korea have tightened border controls for all foreign visitors worldwide.
No quarantine for fully vaccinated South Koreans in Australia starting December 1
Tourism Australia is excited to be welcoming back fully-vaccinated travellers from South Korea as it reopens its borders to quarantine-free travel starting 1 December.
Korea Tourism Organization launches “Come Play with Korea K-VIBE Festa”
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have launched a new campaign 'Come Play with Korea, K-VIBE Festa' using the metaverse platform on an extended reality (XR) to provide a new traveling experience to Korea before visiting in person.
South Korea and Singapore tourism boards to co-promote both destinations
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have signed a two-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-promote both destinations, develop tech solutions to benefit our respective industries, and boost bilateral tourism.
Australia’s travel bubble with Japan and South Korea to start soon
Australia will soon open to two additional countries as the national vaccination rate prepares to reach 90%.
Do I need a visa to visit South Korea?
South Korea has so much to offer when it comes to tourism and travel. From palaces to cultural sites and more, it’s no wonder so many people want to visit this beautiful country. If travelers have dreamed about visiting South Korea, there’s no time like the present to plan a trip. Travelers who want to visit South Korea need to make sure they are in compliance with the country’s visa policy. This policy will be different for visitors from different countries of origin and those traveling to South Korea for different reasons.
Korean Air is retiring all Airbus A380s and Boeing 747-8s
Korean Air has announced the end of the long-haul quad-jet era, with the retirement of the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8.
Korean Air wins Air Transport World Airline of the Year Award
Korean Air has been announced the winner of one of the most prestigious honours in the aviation industry: Air Transport World’s (ATW) 2021 Airline of the Year.
Travel to Seoul, South Korea in these six sites post-COVID era
As countries pick up their pace of vaccinations and sign travel bubble agreements, Seoul seeks to boost tourism by promoting these various sites for international travel post-COVID era.
Why you should pay attention to South Korea’s outbound tourism
South Korea may become the third-largest source market out of the APAC region going forward, according to GlobalData.
Korean Air receives ‘5-Star COVID Safety Rating’ from Skytrax
Korean Air has been certified as a 5-star COVID-safe airline by Skytrax, becoming one of a few global airlines to achieve the recognition for COVID-19 safety standards.
Former airline boss fined for refusing crew menstrual leave
A former South Korean airline boss has been fined for refusing to let flight crew take their legally enshrined menstrual leave.
Korean Air to trial IATA’s Travel Pass
Korean Air customers will be among the first in the world to have access to an IATA app that provides a secure system to manage their COVID-19 testing or vaccination information digitally.
Korean Air to buy Asiana Airlines for USD 1.6 billion
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air said today it will buy out its smaller troubled rival Asiana Airlines in a USD 1.6 billion deal as it looks to consolidate with the coronavirus pandemic sending shockwaves through the global aviation sector
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