Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Surge in tourists expected during extended 'Super Golden Week' holiday period

Korea is the surprise winner of a rare three-way holiday pileup alongside China and Japan — and the country isn't complaining.

2026-04-30

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

Rising fuel costs likely to cause significant increase in Japanese, Chinese tourists to Korea

As rising fuel costs hinder long-haul travel and lead to canceled domestic festivals, Korea is stepping into the spotlight as a convenient alternative for nearby Japan and China, both of which are approaching their respective holiday seasons.

2026-04-27

Korean hospitality industry embraces retail food, technology to enhance guest experiences

Five-star hotels in Korea are rethinking what it means to be luxury, branching into retail food, robotics and live entertainment as a surge in independent travelers reshapes demand.

2026-04-26

Hotel Shilla continues overseas expansion with Shilla Stay debut in China

Hotel Shilla will open a hotel under its Shilla Stay brand in Yancheng, China on April 28, marking the overseas debut of its premium business accommodation brand.

2026-04-21

Incheon Airport picks up slack left by Gulf hubs, passenger traffic at 16 year high

With significant disruptions to air travel due to the US-Israeli war with Iran, passengers are looking elsewhere for safe and reliable passage. Incheon International Airport appears to be one of those hubs.

2026-04-21

Regional governments roll out cash incentives to draw foreign tourists to festivals, events

Regional governments are rolling out cash incentives to attract foreign tourists to annual festivals and events, with payouts made to travel agencies and charter bus companies.

2026-04-21

Number of foreign tourists breaks Q1 record with 4.76 million visitors

The number of foreign tourists to Korea reached 4.76 million from January through March, the highest figure for the first quarter of any year since the government began recording such data.

2026-04-16

Korea expands direct air travel baggage transfer program to 3 U.S. airports

Korea has added two more U.S. airports to its program allowing travelers from Incheon International Airport to connect to a transfer flight in the United States without having to claim and recheck baggage for the flight to their final destination.

2026-04-15

With BTS's ARMY set to besiege Busan for concerts, city tees up events to boost economy

With ARMY, the BTS fandom, set to besiege Busan for the septet's concerts on June 12 and 13, the port city is looking to stimulate spending with extended stays in a bid to position itself as a destination to return to.

2026-04-15