Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

How Vietnam's Phu Quoc is becoming Koreans' favorite vacation getaway

Phu Quoc, Vietnam, has become a favored destination for Korean tourists, who now make up a significant portion of its visitors. The island has transformed into a tourist hub that draws comparisons to Jeju Island.

2026-04-30

Vietnam's Phu Quoc island to transform into grand commercial hub ahead of 2027 APEC summit

A year ago, the southern coastline of Phu Quoc, Vietnam's largest island, held only open water. By next autumn, the area will be ready to host one of the most important gatherings in its history: the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum.

2026-04-29

New carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways kicks off inaugural Seoul-Phu Quoc flight with strong bookings

Despite global economic uncertainties, the new full-service carrier recorded a 99 percent load factor on its debut, signaling high demand for the Vietnamese resort island among Korean family travelers.

2026-04-19

[REPORTER'S DIARY] From hot springs to Roaring Twenties, all under the sun in Vietnam

Long favored by budget travelers chasing the sun and its spectacular scenery, Vietnam in the post-pandemic era aspires to attract more vacationers to lesser-visited regions and longer stays at its burgeoning high-end resorts.

2024-03-26