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South Korea can now welcome tourists through Jeju Island visa-free starting 1 Jun 2022! This news comes after South Korean Interior and Safety Minister Jeon Hae-cheol announced on 4 May 2022 that the visa-free program will be active for Jeju International Airport. Mr. Jeon, who is also deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, adds that South Korea will continue to open its airports for international tourists, once COVID-19 cases continue to decline in their country. It should be noted that to qualify for the visa-free program, tourists have to fly to Jeju Island through direct flights. There are a number...

Don’t be alarmed by the tone of South Korean hits like Parasite and Squid Game: a visit to the capital city isn’t synonymous with economic malaise. Yes, Seoul can indeed be stressfully expensive, and it is possible to drop millions of won at glittering nightclubs and five-star restaurants. But it’s also possible to see the best of what the city has to offer while keeping to a strict budget.  Stay in a neighborhood that’s right for you. Explore Seoul’s backstreets. Find hole-in-the wall noodle joints, snack on street food and stock up on booze at convenience stores. Read on for these and more tips about...

An organized, intriguing, and fascinating country South Korea has some of the best cities. Out of many, the country's capital- Seoul, is incredible for the traveling buffs. It is the city where old and new are intertwined and the place of many contrasts, but this is what makes Seoul exciting and captivating. With plenty of tourist attractions, Seoul offers a lot to leave tourists in a state of awe. Although there is so much to do and many places to visit, seven days won't be enough. However, the places and activities mentioned will make the trip wholesome for vacationers planning to...

The antidote to Hollywood’s seasonal Academy Awards fever is just a few blocks away, in Koreatown. It’s hard to imagine that two decades ago, K-Town, as it is known in local parlance, was a flash point for the Los Angeles riots: a low-rent district engulfed in flames. Today this sprawling, three-square-mile community just west of downtown has become one of the city’s hippest areas thanks to the continuing renovation of its rich architectural heritage, a new subway traversing its Wilshire Boulevard hub and recently opened boutique hotels like the Line and Normandie. Moreover, K-Town never sleeps, given its strong Asian...

Occupying the southern half of the Korean Peninsula is the country of South Korea. Completely distinct and independent from neighboring North Korea, South Korea is a thoroughly modern, engaging and thrilling destination for travelers. Major cities like Seoul offers the buzz of an urban metropolis along with fantastic nightlife and a chance to discover the latest technological marvel. However, South Korea is also home to scenic national parks and plenty of places where you can slow down and enjoy the atmosphere. From islands off the coast to the fearsome border zone in the middle of the Korean Peninsula, there are countless things...