KB News DeskFree child-friendly water attractions offer escape from city heat
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and other local governments have opened free water attractions for youngsters to beat the summer heat without traveling far from home. Jungnang-gu, a district in eastern…
Korail presents trips to North Gyeongsang Province’s forests
Korail Tourism Development, a subsidiary of the Korea Railroad Corp., has unveiled five train trips to North Gyeongsang Province’s popular “forest bathing” spots for travelers. The recommended destinations are for…
KTO hosts tourism startup Demo Day in Singapore
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) held its Korea Tourism Startup Center (KTSC) investor relations Demo Day in Singapore, Wednesday, to showcase the innovative technologies of Korea’s leading travel tech startups…
Korea strengthens regulations on large Chinese tour groups
Korea will implement stricter regulations to eliminate large Chinese group tours, also known as “dumping tours” for their cheap prices, which have been identified as a major cause of tourist…
Korea’s tourism industry urges gov’t to revise K-ETA rules on Thai visitors
Korea should adopt more detailed guidelines for immigration authorities to effectively identify potential illegal immigrants among large numbers of incoming tourists, which is essential for addressing growing complaints from Thai…
Paradise unveils new strategies, revamps casino targeting international visitors
Paradise Group is set to elevate customer experiences by introducing new travel products and revamping its casino offerings, with a particular focus on attracting international visitors, the hotel operator said…
Hundreds of accommodation businesses on Jeju Island close amid decrease in Korean visitors
Hundreds of accommodations on the resort island of Jeju are closing as it is losing its sheen with Korean vacationers. According to the local government of Jeju Province on Friday,…
Innospace strives to become space platform provider
Innospace, a local rocket startup, aims to grow into a leading space mobility platform company that sets the standard for the era of private space transportation, its founder and CEO…
Taihan suspected of stealing cable technologies from LS
LS considers lawsuit against industrial espionage Taihan Cable & Solution (C&S) faced a police investigation for alleged theft of LS Cable & System’s (C&S) technologies to produce high-voltage submarine cables,…
Korea’s chip exports reach all-time high in June
South Korea’s semiconductor exports soared to a record high in June, backed by strong global demand, data from the Trade Ministry showed Monday, helping the country’s exports to continue their…
