Up to 50% Discount on KTX Fares Combined with Tourism Packages
50,000 Won Accommodation Vouchers Issued Starting from the 30th

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have designated next month as the "Travel Month" and will hold various discount events. They will offer up to 50% discounts on KTX combined with tourism products and six tourist train routes, as well as discounts on airfares to five regional destinations, city tour buses, and rental cars. Reservations will open on the 24th.


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From the 30th to the 1st of next month, 50,000 KRW accommodation discount coupons will be issued. These can be used when booking accommodations over 70,000 KRW registered in twelve metropolitan local governments participating in "Travel Month." Starting from the 2nd of next month, 30,000 KRW accommodation discount coupons will be issued, which can be used nationwide when booking accommodations over 50,000 KRW.


The amusement park discount event, which offers 10,000 KRW discount coupons when booking nationwide amusement facilities through three online travel agencies, will begin on the 31st. The camping site discount, which refunds points worth 10,000 KRW after booking and using registered campsites, will also start on the 1st of next month.


A "Special Travel Product Exhibition" is also prepared. This event offers representative travel programs from forty domestic specialized travel agencies, such as "Suncheonman National Garden & Yeosu Tour" and "Daegu Modern Alley Stories," at prices discounted by more than 30%. There are also additional discounts from participating organizations, including a 50% discount on temple stays by the Korea Buddhist Cultural Foundation and special product exhibitions for Gyeonggi Sea travel week by Gyeonggi Province, allowing travelers to enjoy their trips without burden.


On the official Travel Month website, the "Travel Trends Section" proposes thirty-five travel programs suitable for different target groups such as family travelers, the MZ generation, and middle-aged and older adults. Participation applications are accepted starting today.



Meanwhile, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Tourism Association Central Council and regional and sectoral tourism associations nationwide, will intensively inspect unfair practices such as overcharging during Travel Month. They also plan to review the travel readiness at tourism contact points nationwide, including hospitality services, cleanliness, and safety management.


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