Gongju City Wins Grand Prize as Korea's Top Travel Destination at the 2025 SRT Awards

Selected for the Fourth Time Thanks to the Charm of the Ancient Baekje Capital
Accelerating the Transformation into a Stay-and-Enjoy Tourism City

Gongju City in South Chungcheong Province was selected as Korea's top travel destination among 46 cities nationwide at the '2025 SRT Awards,' receiving the grand prize.

According to the city on November 5, Gongju was highly praised for combining its historical and cultural assets as the ancient capital of Baekje and a UNESCO World Heritage city with modern tourism.

Now in its seventh year, the 'SRT Awards' selects the nation's top travel destinations based on votes from more than 12,000 readers, evaluations by travel writers and journalists, and analysis of tourism data.

The city was named one of the 'Top 10 Travel Cities in Korea for 2025' alongside Goheung, Mokpo, Andong, Yeongju, Uljoo, Iksan, Chuncheon, Haman, and Haenam, marking its fourth award since 2020.

The city was recognized for its abundant historical and cultural heritage, including UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Gongsanseong Fortress and the Tomb of King Muryeong, as well as for expanding modern tourism infrastructure like cafe streets and experiential attractions, which have further enhanced Gongju's appeal.

Mayor Choi Woncheol stated, "This award once again proves the power of Gongju's history and culture," adding, "We will continue to develop Gongju into a sustainable tourism city where visitors can stay and enjoy."

Meanwhile, the city plans to use this award as an opportunity to strengthen promotion of its royal downtown tourism courses, invite influencers for tours, and expand SNS promotional content as part of follow-up projects.

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