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Korean Air is Airline Ratings’ 2025 Airline of the Year
Australia's AirlineRatings.com just named Korean Air as its Airline of the Year for 2025.
Get your queries reverted to in Korean on DOT’s tourist hotline
Beginning in February, tourists can access support from Korean-speaking agents through the Department of Tourism's (DOT) expanded Tourist Assistance Call Center (TACC)
Korean Air celebrates Year of the Blue Snake
Korean Air is celebrating the Lunar New Year by displaying traditional good luck charms, known as Bokjori, at major domestic company sites from 22 January to 4 February.
South Korea’s LCCs rule the skies, exceeding Asia-Pacific Average
The seating proportion of low-cost carriers (LCCs) in South Korea’s aviation market has far surpassed the average of the Asia-Pacific region, according to an industry report, reflecting the popularity of budget airlines in the country.
Japan reports 36.87 million arrivals for 2024
Japan reported an all-time high in terms of foreign tourist arrivals for 2024, register 36.87 million travellers in the past year.
South Korea: The Must-Visit Destination of 2025
South Korea is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting tourist destinations for 2025, thanks to its unique blend of pop culture, tradition, and
Shanghai is South Koreans’ top destination
Shanghai has become the top choice for South Korean tourists, thanks to China's 240-hour transit visa-free policy.
Vietnam Airlines takes top spot among Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands
Vietnamese flag-carrier Vietnam Airlines took the top spot in Campaign Asia’s list of Southeast Asia’s top 10 travel brands for 2025.
UPDATE: Jeju Air offices and Muan International Airport raided by SoKor authorities
South Korean authorities are presently conducting search-and-seizure operations to aid the ongoing investigation into the deadly Jeju Air crash.
150,000 tourists make their way to southern Thailand for the holidays
Over 150,000 tourists from neighbouring countries spent the holidays in Southern Thailand during the last weeks of 2024, contributing over 1 billion Baht to the local economy.
Japan and South Korea to ease visa policies for Chinese tourists
Japan and South Korea announced that they will modify their respective visa policies for the growing number of Chinese tourists
UPDATE: Jeju Air to face extensive investigation, share prices drop in wake of crash
The South Korean government held a press briefing at 9:30am, BKK time, today, 30th December, announcing the pending investigation into the safety practices of low-cost carrier Jeju Air following the deadly crash yesterday, 29th December, at Muan International Airport.
BREAKING NEWS: Jeju Air crash now South Korea’s deadliest air disaster
South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight.
South Korea extends K-ETA exemption for Singaporeans till 2025
The South Korean government announced the extension of its Korea Electronic Travel Authorisation (K-ETA) exemption for Singaporean travelers till the end of 2025.
Korean Air takes 63.88 percent of Asiana Airlines
Korean Air completed its acquisition of a major stake in Asiana Airlines on Thursday, 12th December, four years since it was first announced.
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