Korea government MERS tourism recovery measures
Jul 2, 2015, 3:54 am
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Korea government MERS tourism recovery measures
Bouncing back from MERS
Free palaces, shrines and royal tomb entry for all of July to foreigners and Koreans alike.
Waived visa fees for tour groups from China and southeast Asian countries.
Free palaces, shrines and royal tomb entry for all of July to foreigners and Koreans alike.
Four major palaces in Seoul - Gyeongbok, Changdeok, Changgyeong and Deoksu palaces - as well as Jongmyo Shrine and the royal tombs of Joseon Dynasty, are allowing free entry for all of July, which is also in an effort to encourage local people come out and leave behind any fears of the disease.
“We are waiving visa fees for tour groups from China until Sept. 30,” said Vice Justice Minister Kim Ju-hyun on Wednesday, “and the same benefit goes to group tours from four Southeast Asian Countries: Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia.”
Usually, individuals on group tours have to pay $15 for visas.
The ministry is also extending the maximum length of stay for single-entry tourist visas from 90 days to 180 days. The extension applies to individuals who were issued single-entry tourist visas from March 1 to June 30. Those tourists may also enter Korea with an expired visa as long as it is within 180 days of the issue date.
Usually, individuals on group tours have to pay $15 for visas.
The ministry is also extending the maximum length of stay for single-entry tourist visas from 90 days to 180 days. The extension applies to individuals who were issued single-entry tourist visas from March 1 to June 30. Those tourists may also enter Korea with an expired visa as long as it is within 180 days of the issue date.
Jul 9, 2015, 9:32 pm
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Seoul gov’t makes plans to amp up tourism after MERS scare
The city government is currently offering bargain sale seasons until October in an effort to bring back foreign tourists, starting with a summer sale in July and the Korea Grand Sale from August to October in collaboration with the Visit Korea Committee.
A variety of cultural events are planned in the lead-up to October, including city government-sponsored summer festivals, night markets and performances. During the Chinese holiday season, from Oct. 1 to 7, a large-scale K-pop star concert is scheduled alongside the Seoul International Fireworks Festival and the Seoul Bazaar Festival.
A variety of cultural events are planned in the lead-up to October, including city government-sponsored summer festivals, night markets and performances. During the Chinese holiday season, from Oct. 1 to 7, a large-scale K-pop star concert is scheduled alongside the Seoul International Fireworks Festival and the Seoul Bazaar Festival.
Jul 10, 2015, 8:45 pm
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