"I Thought It Would Be Safe Here"...Bangkok Tops List for Surging Pickpocketing

There have been growing concerns about the surge in pickpocketing and tourist scams at major overseas destinations, including Bangkok in Thailand, Paris in France, and Shanghai in China. Recently, the travel media outlet Travel Binger analyzed global travel reviews and public data from this year, identifying six countries?Thailand, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, and China?as hotspots where incidents of pickpocketing and scams are rapidly increasing. Among these, Bangkok in Thailand was singled out as the city requiring the most caution. Bangkok ranked first with 9.82 mentions of fraud and pickpocketing per 1,000 tourist reviews, earning the notorious title of "Asia's New Crime Capital." Paris followed with 6.81 mentions, then Prague in the Czech Republic with 6.51, Shanghai in China with 6.28, and Rome with figures in the high 4s. In Europe's major tourist cities, popular attractions where large crowds gather have been found to be the most vulnerable to crime. In Paris, inci

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11.09 18:46

'18 Runners Relay 1,200km'... Korea Tourism Organization Hosts KDT 4500 Race

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization announced that they will host Korea's longest-distance running project, the 'Korea Dulre Trail (KDT) 4500 Race,' from November 7 to 23, 2025. The Korea Dulre Trail is a long-distance travel route that seamlessly connects the edges of the Korean Peninsula, including the east, west, and south coasts as well as the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). It consists of the Haeparang Trail along the east coast (Goseong to Busan), the Nampalang Trail along the south coast (Busan to Haenam), the Sehaerang Trail along the west coast (Haenam to Ganghwa), and the DMZ Peace Trail (Ganghwa to Goseong), with a total length of approximately 4,500 kilometers. In this KDT 4500 Race, 18 participants are divided into three teams of six. Excluding the DMZ Peace Trail, they will run 1,200 kilometers across the remaining three sections of the Korea Dulre Trail. The race begins at the starting point of Haeparang Trail Course 1 and Nampalang T

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11.07 10:18

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

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 infrastructur

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11.05 09:44

Korea Tourism Organization and Korea Tourism Association Sign Agreement for Joint ESG Management Practices

The Korea Tourism Organization signed a business agreement with the Korea Tourism Association on the 4th to jointly practice ESG management in the tourism industry and announced the standard draft of the Ethics and Human Rights Charter. The Korea Tourism Organization and the association entered into this agreement to fulfill their social responsibilities through ESG management and to spread a culture of ethics and human rights throughout the tourism industry. Under this agreement, the two organizations will jointly promote and disseminate the Ethics and Human Rights Charter, provide education on ethical and human rights management, and carry out other initiatives to implement ESG management. Since April, the Korea Tourism Organization and the association have also been conducting groundwork to strengthen ethical and human rights management in the industry, including preliminary research and expert reviews for the joint development of the standard draft. The Ethics and Human Rights Char

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11.04 16:01

"Let's Walk Together on Namsan"... Seoul Tourism Organization Eco Hiking Festa

The Seoul Tourism Organization announced on November 4 that it will host the "Seoul Eco Hiking Festa" at Namsangol Hanok Village on November 15-16 and 22-23, ideal dates for enjoying the autumn atmosphere. During the peak of the autumn foliage season, a variety of themed hiking events will take place, including performance hiking and family hiking, allowing both Seoul citizens and international tourists to participate together. On November 15, the festival will kick off with an opening ceremony, followed by a "Performance Hiking" event where participants will walk together on Namsan dressed in hanbok or hanbok-inspired outfits and accessories, embodying the concept of Joseon-era hikers. Along the hiking route, participants will be treated to various performances such as Madangnori (traditional outdoor performances) and walking plays featuring traditional stories, as well as surprise events, providing a unique and enjoyable experience. On the same day, the disbandment ceremony for the S

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11.04 12:59

Culture Ministry Distributes Winter Accommodation Discount Coupons: 30,000 Won Off Reservations Over 70,000 Won

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, together with the Korea Tourism Organization, announced that the "2025 Second Half Accommodation Sale Festa ? Winter Edition" will be held from November 3 to December 7. This event has been organized to boost domestic travel demand during the winter season. More than 100,000 accommodation discount vouchers will be issued for accommodations outside the Seoul metropolitan area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Incheon). For products with accommodation fees of 70,000 won or more, a discount of 30,000 won will be applied, and for products under 70,000 won, a discount of 20,000 won will be offered. The vouchers can be used at registered domestic accommodation facilities such as hotels, condos, resorts, and pensions during the event period, but are not valid for day-use products or unregistered accommodations. The accommodation discount vouchers will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, limited to one per person, through participating online travel

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11.03 08:00

Korea Tourism Organization and Sono International Sign Agreement to Promote Domestic Tourism

The Korea Tourism Organization announced that it signed a business agreement with Sono International on the 30th at the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center to promote domestic tourism. The Korea Tourism Organization and Sono International entered into this agreement to jointly launch the "Stay & Explore: Discovering Korea's Hidden Charms" campaign, aiming to boost demand for domestic travel and invigorate local economies. With this agreement, both organizations have pledged to focus on promoting local stay-based travel. They will introduce unique experience programs available only in the regions where the 18 Sono Hotels & Resorts branches are located. These include distinctive local activities such as black crane birdwatching in Suncheon Bay (Suncheon, Jeonnam), the Jindo Snap & Sound Tour (Jindo, Jeonnam), and Color Hunting in Jeju (Seogwipo, Jeju), all offered as package deals that include accommodation and breakfast at Sono Hotels & Resorts. Starting on the 31st, new travel cour

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10.30 17:22

From Treatment to Healing... The Era of 2 Trillion Won for K-Medical Tourism Approaches

The medical tourism market in Korea, driven by the country’s outstanding medical services, is experiencing explosive growth. Medical tourism is emerging as a key industry for the government’s ‘Tourism Powerhouse 2030’ initiative. According to the Korea Tourism Organization on October 29, last year marked the first time the medical tourism market surpassed 1 trillion won in revenue. Spending by foreign medical tourists nearly doubled from 683.4 billion won in 2023 to 1.2583 trillion won last year. This year, the figure already exceeded 1 trillion won by July, reaching 1.4285 trillion won as of September, putting the annual total close to 2 trillion won. The number of medical tourists also reached an all-time high for the second consecutive year, ushering in the era of 1 million annual visitors. In 2023, there were 605,768 medical tourists, which nearly doubled to 1,170,467 last year.Combining Patient and Companion Treatment with Tourism... A Core Industry for ‘Tourism Powerhouse 2030’Me

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10.29 10:58

Korea Tourism Organization Holds Korea Travel Week in Indonesia... 100,000 Gather at Travel Fair

"I Thought It Would Be Safe Here"...Bangkok Tops List for Surging Pickpocketing

'18 Runners Relay 1,200km'... Korea Tourism Organization Hosts KDT 4500 Race

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

Korea Tourism Organization and Korea Tourism Association Sign Agreement for Joint ESG Management Practices

"Let's Walk Together on Namsan"... Seoul Tourism Organization Eco Hiking Festa

Culture Ministry Distributes Winter Accommodation Discount Coupons: 30,000 Won Off Reservations Over 70,000 Won

Korea Tourism Organization and Sono International Sign Agreement to Promote Domestic Tourism

From Treatment to Healing... The Era of 2 Trillion Won for K-Medical Tourism Approaches

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