Quarantine for unvaccinated international arrivals and flight regulations at Incheon International Airport from June 8 will be completely lifted.Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on June 3 told a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters at Government Complex-Seoul, "A seven-

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on May 31 announced that Korea ranked 15th among 117 countries in last year's travel and tourism development index of the World Economic Forum (WEF). This is the best finish in the nation's history, with the previous high being 16th in 2019. Korea's rankin

The issuance of short-term travel and e-visas will be resumed from June 1.The Ministry of Justice on May 19 announced the resumption of short-term (C-3) and e-visas for foreign nationals from Level 1 (low) countries after a suspension of over two years because of the coronavirus.The C-3 allows forei

Korean Buddhist temple food is being introduced at Taste of Paris, an annual gourmet festival in the French capital.Held at Grand Palais Ephemere from May 12-15, the festival features demonstrations by Ven. Wongyeong, a Buddhist monastic and head of the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, and fellow

Foreign travelers entering the country from June 1 through international airports on Jeju Island and in Yangyang-gun County, Gangnwon-do Province, need no entry visa if they comply with quarantine guidelines.Minister of the Interior and Safety Jeon Hae-cheol on May 4 told a meeting of the Central Di

Yu Hong-june, a prominent art historian in Korea and chair professor at Myongji University in Seoul, said in his book "My Exploration of Cultural Heritage," "The more you know, the more you see." Even if a place is famous or on a plain ordinary day, a landscape can be seen differently depending on o

Travel patterns are changing recently. Now, people are looking for a less-crowded accommodation with a clean natural environment. For those who want to take a rest without interacting with others, Forest Resom Have9 Healing Spa would be the best choice. It is worth noting that green spaces take up 7

WalkintoKorea is a global media that reports tourism news and introduces the Korean Wave. We publish English news to promote (Korean) cities, cultures, tourism, and industries to the world. Our readers are foreigners in Korea as well as the United States, Hong Kong, Germany, the Philippines, Singapo

The Daedeok Culture and Tourism Foundation (Chairman Park Jung-Hyun, hereinafter referred to as the Foundation) announced eight major strategic policy projects in 2022 aimed at developing Daedeok-type local cultural and tourism policies, developing convergent regional content, and establishing activ

Have you ever had trouble traveling in countries where you don't know their language? Or where English is not widely spoken? Don't worry because traveling in Korea will be easier than ever with the 1330 Tour Guide Service of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)! Below, WalkintoKorea will show you wh

Because traveling abroad is difficult these days, it is a sad time for travel enthusiasts. Therefore, online travel courses are being introduced as sources of vicarious satisfaction. We’d like to recommend online Korean tour courses for those interested in the country or who want to revisit it. Thes

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Korea Tourism Organization have selected eight provincial places including Seogwipo Forest of Healing on Jeju Island and Banwoldo Island, known more famously as Sinan Purple Island in Sinan-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province, as the winners of this year

A United Nations list of the world's best tourism villages this year includes two in Korea.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Dec. 2 said "Purple Island," comprising the islands of Banwoldo and Bakjido in Sinan-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province, and the villages of Goindol and Ungok Wetl

The Korean Culture and Information Service under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is holding the program "K-UNESCO Adventures," in which foreign nationals tour UNESCO World Heritage sites in Korea. Korea.net on Oct. 30 went on the tour of Namhansanseong Fortress in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do Pr

"Participants from today should keep three promises during this one-night, two-day trip for nature, which provided this beautiful shelter. Welcome to the carbon-free trip to Yeondaedo Island."On Oct. 1, a Friday, Korea.net staff went on "carbon-free travel" to the island off Tongyeong, a coastal cit

The summer heat has finally passed, making time spent outdoors even more enjoyable! While urban parks are convenient, nothing can top the peace you’ll feel relaxing in the heart of a mountain valley or before a cooling waterfall. Many of the valleys feature walking paths, swimming areas, restaurants

When the summer heat gets too much, it’s natural to long for a vacation by the sea, or perhaps next to a cool stream in a shaded valley. However, if you just can’t make it work in your schedule, you can still enjoy a refreshing summer retreat in the city! At these four unique culture complexes, you

The Korea Forest Service (Director Choi Byung-am) will designate forest roads that require systematic management due to their high symbolism and representation as national forest roads from May 1 after deliberation by the Forest Welfare Review Committee.The term 'forest road' means a road outside a

Amid the shrinking tourism industry due to the prolonged COVID-19, attempts are being made to secure travel destination safety in cooperation with current quarantine experts.The Gyeongnam branch of the Korea Tourism Organization (President Ahn Young-bae, hereinafter referred to as the Corporation) a

While Japan is very well known for its hot spring culture, it is not the only country with these natural sauna facilities; Korea also has its fair share of hot springs and spas using geothermal mineral water. To enjoy a little bit of Korean culture with a whole lot of warmth this winter, here are th