South Korea

‘I took a fam trip around South Korea by train – here’s how I’d sell it to clients’

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 Travel reveals its new rebrand – and the secret to curating Asia adventures

InsideAsia and InsideJapan offer cultural adventures that have been shaped by people. And no two cultural adventures are the same. They each take in the unique highlights that will excite individual clients, the hands-on cultural moments that offer a window into local people’s worlds, and of course, plenty of time to soak up everyday local life.

Explora Journeys looks to attract 'yet-to-cruise' customers with debut Asia programme

Between September 2027 and May 2028, Explora III will visit 28 countries including Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia

‘I've just been to South Korea – this is why it's so hot right now’

With Squid Game season three soon landing on Netflix, the hugely popular show has the potential to become a powerful holiday sales tool as South Korea soars back into the spotlight

South Korea's Seoul to join Virgin Atlantic's network next spring

Daily Heathrow-Seoul service to go on sale on 14 May with first flights departing in late-March 2026

Inside Travel Group launches Agent Insider programme with £25,000 trip incentive

’We’re prepared to put our money where our mouth is,’ said head of trade sales Gabo Quiros, with the group also offering 10 agent places on InsideJapan small group tours

‘Our long-term vision is to be a global cultural experience specialist’

Inside Travel Group’s co-founders tell Gary Noakes about new investment and exciting additions to its programme

South Korea launches 'comprehensive' aircraft inspection after Jeju Air crash

The country is in a state of mourning after a Jeju Air plane flying from Bangkok, Thailand, crash-landed on Sunday (30 December), killing all the passengers on board

'Rest assured, South Korea is still a dynamic, delicious – and very safe – destination'

Travel writer, university lecturer and street food guide Chris Tharp, who has made South Korea his home for the past 20 years, is InsideAsia’s Busan insider. After recent events in the country made headline news around the world, Chris tells TTG why agents and their clients have nothing to worry about

InsideAsia launches small group tour of South Korea

Departures for the Asia specialist’s 10-day Soul of Korea itinerary will get under way in May 2025

G Adventures lifts age ceiling on under-40s tours and reintroduces Tibet

Adventure specialist adds new 2025 trips to its Classic range, which had previously only been available to travellers aged up to 39

Alastair Donnelly: 'We want to target the right trade partners as we grow our Asian destinations'

Inside Travel Group co-founder tells TTG about the group’s plans to ramp up its trade focus and capitalise on South Korea’s emergence as an in-demand destination

Holly Brown appointed BDM at InsideJapan and InsideAsia

Inside Travel Group said Brown had ‘vast’ travel and sales experience in Japan, South Korea and other south-east Asian destinations

InsideAsia adds new budget and family-focused South Korea tours

The operator said its 12-night Korean Wave itinerary offered “strong K-culture credentials”

South Korea drops pre-departure Covid tests for international arrivals

Foreign office confirms South Korea’s decision to ease its travel requirements

InsideAsia launches South Korea programme

InsideAsia reports strong interest for South Korea

South Korea drops quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals

Overseas visitors will be required to enter their vaccine records online prior to entry

Finnair boosts Japan and South Korea network

New routes to Busan and Tokyo confirmed by Finnair

Coronavirus: Foreign Office strengthens South Korea travel advice

FCO advises against all travel to city of Daegu, and all but essential travel to Cheongdo

Korean Air seeks number one with new safety video

Korean Air has recruited the cream of K-pop for its latest safety video

Saga unveils inaugural South Korea and Japan tour

The trip will include a visit to the demilitarised zone where the leaders of North and South Korea held their historic summit in April