Korea's waste incinerators are undergoing dramatic makeovers as local governments aim to turn what citizens once called ...

North Korea has announced that it will allow international tourists into the country for the first time in five years. In 2020, North Korea closed its doors to tourism due to the outbreak of the COVID ...

In an attempt to develop a tourist economy, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the impending launch of Wonsan Kalma, a beachside resort with attractions including a water park The park is set ...

Hwangnidan-gil, a popular tourist district in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang, is selected as the Tourism Destination of the Year in the 2025 Korea Tourism Awards by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and ...

Hanam is rapidly emerging as a must-visit destination amid Korea’s tourism boom, offering K-culture attractions and easy access from Seoul. As foreign arrivals surge and visitors seek new experiences ...

South Korean tourist information guides patrol popular neighborhoods to help answer tourists' questions. - Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images Many travelers associate tourist information centers with maps ...

South Korea welcomed its 18.5 millionth foreign tourist on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, marking a new record for inbound ...

One of basketball’s biggest stars had a big shock, North Korea reopened to tourism with an unusual itinerary, and the Super Bowl’s end zone will look a little different. Test your knowledge of the ...

Foreigners flocked to famous K-drama filming sites in Seoul last year, propelled by a rising global popularity for Korean TV series, a report showed Friday. Among some 80 tourist attractions visited ...

Korea is on track to welcome a record 18.7 million visitors by the end of 2025, surpassing the previous high of 17.5 million ...

The resort is expected to open to North Koreans on July 1, and there has been talk of expanding access to certain nationals Michael Nied has been a digital news editor with PEOPLE since 2025. He has ...