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SOUTH KOREA TO LAUNCH DIGITAL NOMAD AND K-CULTURE VISAS IN 2024




COUNTRY AIMS TO ATTRACT 20 MILLION TOURISTS AND CREATE $24.5 BILLION REVENUE
BOOST



Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul. The capital is one of South Korea's most popular
tourist destinations. Harry Cunningham / Unsplash

Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Seoul. The capital is one of South Korea's most popular
tourist destinations. Harry Cunningham / Unsplash




Evelyn Lau

Dec 23, 2023
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South Korea is ramping up its bid to attract more tourists by making it easier
for people to visit.

The country is getting ready to expand visa benefits for tour groups as well as
introduce "K-culture" and digit nomad visas as it aims to attract 20 million
tourists and generate $24.5 billion.

According to local media, the government is looking to expand electronic visa
fee waivers for tour groups making it easier for travellers.

A similar move was temporarily launched for Chinese tour groups between
September and this month. The expansion will include tourists from Vietnam,
Indonesia and the Philippines. The application period will be extended until
next year.


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The government will also introduce a tentatively named K-culture training visa
and a digital nomad visa next year to attract travellers who are keen to explore
South Korean culture.

The K-culture training visa targets those who are interested in South Korean
content and are keen to learn about the country’s entertainment industry.

The digital nomad visa will allow residence in South Korea for up to two years
while the holder maintains employment in their original country. The aim is to
promote a workcation culture, which refers to a system of combining remote work
with tourism.

South Korea welcomed more than 17 million foreign travellers before the pandemic
but saw a sharp decline to 970,000, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo told The Korea
Times.

He added: "Fortunately, the tourism industry is recovering and expects to
receive 10 million visitors by year-end. The government will fully commit to
doing its utmost to enable the industry to reach an all-time high."


WHAT TO SEE AND DO IN SOUTH KOREA





South Korea has something for everyone including an intriguing history,
fantastic food, a wonderful culture and first-rate tourist attractions. Its
grand palaces, such as Seoul’s Changdeokgung Palace built by the Joseon Dynasty,
are popular with visitors, who also frequently explore ancient history in Jeonju
or soak up the culture in the country’s Hanok villages.

Many tourists also make a beeline for the beach in Busan, South Korea’s
second-largest city, or climb to the top of N Seoul Tower, the capital’s
landmark observation tower. History lovers also regularly visit no man's land to
see part of a military border between South Korea and North Korea.

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