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Eased visa rules, K-culture buzz drive record tourism boom in Korea
Sep 28, 2026

Eased visa rules, K-culture buzz drive record tourism boom in Korea

Tourism in Korea has shattered historical records, driven by a surge in international visitors taking advantage of relaxed visa policies and a global obsession with Korean pop culture. According to da...

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Stray Kids drives 10 mil. views for Busan tourism in KTO's latest campaign
Sep 28, 2026

Stray Kids drives 10 mil. views for Busan tourism in KTO's latest campaign

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has scored a major hit in its quest to turn global K-pop fandom into real-world travel momentum. Its promotional video featuring global powerhouse Stray Kids recen...

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Korean epic fantasy 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' wins French literary prize
Sep 28, 2026

Korean epic fantasy 'The Bird That Drinks Tears' wins French literary prize

Fantasy writer Lee Young-do’s “The Bird that Drinks Tears” has won the 2026 Prix du livre Cultissime in France, a prize recognizing fiction deemed likely to endure as a future classic. The award went ...

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Korea's social media brews up new coffee obsession
Sep 28, 2026

Korea's social media brews up new coffee obsession

In a nation that boasts one of the world's highest per-capita coffee consumption rates and a cafe density that rivals even the most saturated global metropolitan hubs, standing out in Korea's bustling...

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Tokyo expo highlights Seoul after dark to showcase city's round-the-clock appeal
Sep 28, 2026

Tokyo expo highlights Seoul after dark to showcase city's round-the-clock appeal

From midnight street-food sampling in market alleys to late-night shopping in illuminated retail districts, Seoul is actively marketing its reputation as a safe, 24-hour urban playground. At Tourism E...

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Insadong art fair bridges Joseon antiquities, modern craft
Sep 28, 2026

Insadong art fair bridges Joseon antiquities, modern craft

Nestled behind the high-rises and neon-lit corridors of central Seoul, the narrow alleyways of Insadong have long served as the historic heartbeat of traditional Korean artistry. This fall, the neighb...

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Busan pairings merge Michelin elegance with everyday classics
Sep 28, 2026

Busan pairings merge Michelin elegance with everyday classics

Inside the bustling port city famous for pork rice soup and fresh seafood, two distinct culinary worlds are joining forces for an ambitious monthlong dining event. The Busan Metropolitan Government an...

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World champion highline athlete turns Seoul's skyline into high-altitude stage
Sep 28, 2026

World champion highline athlete turns Seoul's skyline into high-altitude stage

High above the bustling thoroughfares of central Seoul, the gap between two prominent high-rises will transform into an extraordinary arena this fall. On Thursday, Estonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose w...

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Avoid eating these foods during long drives
Sep 28, 2026

Avoid eating these foods during long drives

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. Comedian Park Myung-soo recently praised beef soup as the best meal to eat at highway rest stops, saying it was “better than ramen.” Park visited Seoul's M...

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Dongdaemun sees overseas tourist spending surge during fall festival
Sep 28, 2026

Dongdaemun sees overseas tourist spending surge during fall festival

Over 11 radiant nights this month, more than 700,000 people converged on Seoul’s aluminum-sheathed Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) for Seoul Light DDP, a high-tech projection that flooded the area with ...

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