Korea Tourism News
Korea raises PCR test requirements
Due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in Korea, all international travellers must receive a PCR Test within 1 day of arrival.
Seoul’s HiKR Ground Opens for Global Tourists
The new playground for travellers to Seoul, HiKR Ground, an eXtended Reality Korea promotional hall, has opened its doors.
Korean Air launches Boston-Seoul connections as Delta partnership takes off
The first flight, operated as part of a joint venture with Delta Air Lines, was saluted by a water cannon on arrival and celebrated in speeches by airline and government officials.
JW Marriott Seoul reopens following extensive renovation
Following an extensive eight-month renovation, the hotel’s transformation embraces the revolutionary city of Seoul through contemporary design elements.
AccorHotels to welcome four properties to Seoul Dragon City
Seoul Dragon City will open on October 1st, featuring four AccorHotels brands. The location will feature the 202-room Grand Mercure Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, 286-room Novotel Suites Ambassador Seoul Yongsan, 621-room Novotel Ambassador Seoul Yongsan and a 591-room ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Yongsan.
Vietjet to connect Da Nang to Seoul with new flight
Vietjet is set to open its latest international route from Da Nang to Seoul, South Korea, on May 31st.
Jeju Air places $300m Boeing 737-800 order
Boeing and Jeju Air announced an order today for three Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at nearly $300 million at current list prices, will become the airline’s first direct-purchased airplanes from Boeing and fuel the airline’s continued expansion within Asia’s rapidly growing air travel market.
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul set for October opening
The countdown is on for one of the year’s most anticipated openings, as Four Seasons puts the final touches of perfection on its first location in Korea. Billed as ‘the future of luxury hospitality’, the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Seoul is set to open on October 15th 2015.
Vietjet launches new route from Ho Chi Minh City to Seoul
Vietjet has announced the launch of a new route linking Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and the capital city of South Korea, Seoul. With a frequency of seven return flights per week, the inaugural flight, which will take off on November 7th, will depart Tan Son Nhat International Airport at 00.15 and arrive at Incheon International Airport at 07.25.
Korean golf set for international rise
The game of golf in Korea has been advancing rapidly over the years and has risen considerably in popularity of late to become more than just a sport. With its widening reach and appeal to more and more people, golf has definitely become big business.
Korea Tourism showcasing at Destinations 2014
The Korea Tourism Organisation will be exhibiting at the Destinations London Holiday & Travel Show (Earls Court) between 6 and 9 February 2014 on stand AP160; we are delighted to be joined by three tour operators who all specialise in holidays to Korea; Emerald Travel, Holiday Planners & Sarah Korea.
Go Korea’ smart phone app launched
Feed your smart phone APP-etite with our brand new ‘Go Korea’ application. The London office of the Korea Tourism Organisation has specifically designed and developed this technology to cater for the needs of the UK consumer travel market whether you are a student wishing to explore the amazing culture and history, a holidaymaker seeking something different, an event organiser or business traveller.