Korea Tourism Organization Launches Digital Tourist Resident Card Train Pilot
Commercialization in Jecheon, Danyang, Yeongju, Yeongwol, Jeongseon, and Taebaek Regions

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have prepared a special Christmas gift through the Digital Tourist Resident Card. On the 25th, a Christmas train exclusively for Tourist Resident Card holders will depart from Seoul Station, connecting major tourist destinations across the country.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization will operate a digital tourist resident ID exclusive Christmas train on the 25th. The train will depart from Seoul Station and connect major tourist destinations in the country. <br>[Photo by Korea Tourism Organization]

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization will operate a digital tourist resident ID exclusive Christmas train on the 25th. The train will depart from Seoul Station and connect major tourist destinations in the country.
[Photo by Korea Tourism Organization]

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This Christmas train product was developed focusing on six regions?Jecheon, Danyang, Yeongju, Yeongwol, Jeongseon, and Taebaek?that are linked to train routes among local governments operating the Tourist Resident Card. It sold out within two days of launch.


The train departs from Seoul Station, stops at Cheongnyangni Station, Jecheon Station, Yeongwol Station, Mindungsan Station (Jeongseon), and Taebaek Station. Participants using Yeongju and Danyang packages will transfer by bus from Jecheon Station.


This travel product features six themes reflecting the characteristics of each region: ▲Jecheon: A day to enjoy leisurely rest and warm waterways ▲Danyang: Various attractions harmonized with nature ▲Yeongju: A gourmet and cultural trip following traditional tastes and styles ▲Yeongwol: A special experience in a nature-based complex art space ▲Jeongseon: A comprehensive gift of gentle healing that awakens the senses ▲Taebaek: A winter kingdom meeting Rudolph in a snowy white landscape.


Participants will intensively experience the benefits of the Tourist Resident Card in each region for one day, spending a special Christmas.



Lee Sang-min, Director of the National Tourism Office at the Korea Tourism Organization, said, “This Christmas train was planned to provide a special experience for tourist residents,” adding, “Next year, we plan to expand the exclusive train service to 34 regions.”


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