South Korea is one of the fastest growing destinations for UK travellers, with industry insiders predicting that in 10 years’ time, the country will be as popular as Japan.
And it’s easy to see why.
For clients who want to discover 5,000 years of history, immerse themselves in kitsch K-culture and explore cities, coast and countryside in one trip, South Korea ticks all the boxes.
It’s also possible to combine all it has to offer with a ‘slow travel’ approach, letting the train take the strain, such as on Inside Asia’s new Korea by Rail tour.
‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’
Selling tips
Jo Reeder
13 January 2026
South Korea has become one of Asia’s most sought-after destinations – and it’s easy to discover by rail too, with high-speed bullet train services connecting foodie and cultural hot spots across this fascinating country.
Inside Asia’s new Korea by Rail tour makes it easy to explore the country via fast-bullet trains
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