New Workcation Visa Allows up to 2 Years Stay

A new workcation visa is being tested starting January 2024 for remote workers of overseas companies who wish to stay in Korea. Workcation is a portmanteau of the words “work” and “vacation,” referring to a situation where one works remotely while traveling. Previously, remote workers traveling in Korea were limited to stays over up to 90 days. The new workcation visa is valid for one year upon entry, with the possibility to extend for one more year. Applicants must work at an overseas company and have earned a salary equivalent to at least 85,000,000 KRW in the previous year. Qualifying applicants may also apply for their dependent family to stay in Korea during the visa valid period. Eligible remote workers currently staying in Korea on a short-term visitor visa can apply for change of visa. Take note that this visa does not as act as a work permit for employment in Korea and such use is strictly prohibited. Inquiries: Korea Immigration Services +82-1345

01/04/2024

[Winners Announcement] VISITKOREA-SK Telecom Welcome to Korea Campaign (December)

Congratulations to the winners of VISITKOREA-SK Telecom Welcome to Korea Campaign from November! Event period: June 15 – December 31, 2023 Winner’s announcement: Beginning of every month from August to January Prize: Amazon $50 eGift Card (2 winners each month) VISITKOREA-SK Telecom Welcome to Korea Campaign is still ongoing until December! Participate now! See below for the event winners: * Full address were censored and replaced with asterisks to protect users’ personal information. December winners henr*******ea@gmail.com hir*******17@gmail.com * The eGift card will be sent to the email address provided upon event entry by January 20, 2024.

01/04/2024

Korea Grand Sale 2024 Offering Offline Benefits

Korea’s representative shopping, culture, and tourism festival for tourists, Korea Grand Sale 2024 will be back for the New Year! Running 50 days from January 11 to February 29, enjoy offline discounts and sales in a wide range of areas, including flights, transportation, shopping, accommodations, food, and beauty. Major benefits during the festival period include ▲ discounted flight tickets through nine major airlines, including Korean Air and Asiana Air, ▲ discounted room rates at major hotels through Lotte Hotel and Resort or Agoda, ▲ discounted tour packages for everything from classes to beauty and food, ▲ and experience program promotions in all areas of Korean culture, including hallyu, cosmetics, and dining. Additionally, shopping at major duty-free stores, department stores, and large grocery stores will offer discounted prices and a range of benefits depending on the amount spent. For more details on Korea Grand Sale and the participating businesses, refer to the official Korea Grand Sale website and social media channels. Korea Grand Sale 2024 Period: January 11 – February 29, 2024 Website: en.koreagrandsale.co.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) Instagram: @visitkoreacommittee

12/27/2023

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We are introducing hospitals and agencies offering special benefits. Consider the following information when choosing the hospital/agency you wish to visit or receive consultations from on the Recommended Hospital page; and don't forget the various benefits offered. [See list of hospitals/agencies] NO. Medical Providers (Hospital and Facilitatiors) Special Benefits 1 Redtable, Inc. 1. Customers who receive a consultation will get a Korea Travel Card (worth 7,000 won, transportation card + debit card + discounts, etc., https://koreatravelcard.com) 2. Woori Bank offers a 70% exchange rate discount (at all branches including those at Incheon International Airport and Gimpo International Airport) Collection points: Woori Bank Currency Exchange near Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 and 2 arrival halls Quantity: 1,000 cardsbr 2 Evita Clinic Portable fans will be provided to 100 people on a first-come, first-served basis. 3 Gachon University Gil Medical Center 1. A 10% discount on health check-ups 2. A free electronic blood pressure monitor will be provided to 10 customers who purchase a health check-up that costs 2 million won or more (on a first-come, first-served basis) 3. Free airport pick-up and drop-off services 4. Hotel reservation services for hotels near the hospital 5. 10% discount on the VIP premium health check-up 6. A foldable trolley sleeve bag will be offered to 50 people who purchase the VIP premium health check-up (on a first-come, first-served basis) 4 Glovi Plastic Surgery A box of mask packs will be provided to everyone who confirms their surgery/procedure reservation. 5 Oganacell Dermatology Clinic 1. Free consultations will be provided 2. A full-size cosmetic homecare product will be offered to all who undergo a procedure. 6 Golden Tour Korea DMC First 50 visitors who come for surgery, treatment, check-up, or pick-up services will receive a Starbucks gift card (worth 20,000 won) in the form of a QR code (on a first-come, first-served basis). 7 Hyein Medical Foundation Medical Corporation Hankook Hospital A 20% discount will be provided to those who book and receive a VIP health check-up package. 8 Medictel Co., Ltd. An Osstem travel oral care kit (Vussen toothpaste 40 g & toothbrush) will be provided to 20 visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. 9 Deesse Plastic Surgery Customers who reserve a surgery/procedure and visit the hospital during the event period will be given a pick-up service from either the airport to the hospital, or from their accommodation to the hospital. 10 Premiumpass International Customers can choose one or up to three options among the following: 1. Airport pick-up and drop-off service (airport -> hospital & hotel): 30% discount (excluding VAT) a) Premium sedan (Genesis, G90): 220,000 won → 154,000 won b) Minivan (Carnival, STARIA): 200,000 won → 140,000 won 2. Airport meet & greet service (from the arrival hall to the vehicle)/ drop-off service (from the vehicle to the departure hall): 30% discount (excluding VAT) a) 100,000 won → 70,000 won (either by taxi or vehicle provided by the agency) 3. Easy Travel Care: 30% discount (including VAT) 11 Sungsam Medical Foundation, Miz Medi Hospital Two vouchers, each worth 200,000 won, will be provided for use in egg freezing and IVF procedures. 12 VERYGOOD PLASTIC SURGERY 1. Airport pick-up services will be provided to those who undergo surgeries worth 10 million won or more. 2. Mask pack(s) will be provided. 13 SAMSUNGREHAN WOMAN'SCLINIC A set containing a mask pack and feminine wipes will be provided to all customers. 14 Hanatour ITC Additional health check-ups worth 150,000 won will be provided (allergy tests for 107 allergens or a test for Alzheimer's [AlzOn]) 15 GRAND PLASTIC SURGERY 1. A lip balm will be provided to 100 people who reserve a consultation at the hospital via the Visit Korea website (on a first-come, first-served basis) 2. Those who confirm their surgery reservation after their hospital consultation will be given a 2 cc Rejuran Healer procedure for free. 16 RnK MEDI TOUR Free airport pick-up and various event gifts will be provided to 100 people after their procedure/surgery (on a first-come, first-served basis). 17 CHOI HYEOK KOREAN MEDICINE CLINIC Herbal medicine for reducing swelling will be provided to 100 people who confirm their reservation for thread-embedding acupuncture when they visit the hospital (on a first-come, first-served basis). 18 DOWON TOUR A mask pack set will be provided to 100 people (on a first-come, first-served basis). 19 SNU EYECLINIC A free eye examination and eye supplements will be provided to 50 people (on a first-come, first-served basis). 20 Gangnam JOEUNNUN VISION CLINIC Those who confirm their vision correction surgery reservation will receive a free eye examination and an additional 100,000 won discount on the surgery when they visit the hospital. 21 Fastlane Inc.(YEOTI) Those who visit the VisitKorea site will receive additional coupons (worth 5,000 to 10,000 won) on top of the basic benefits for foreign patients who sign up for the Yeoshin Ticket app. 22 INFLO Among those who confirm their hospital reservation, five people will receive an airport-to-hotel transfer service, and 100 people will receive two mask pack sets (on a first-come, first-served basis). 23 Eyeonce eye clinic gangnam 1. A custom-branded tumbler will be provided to those who visit the hospital with a confirmed reservation and receive an eye examination. 2. An additional special discount will be offered for those who visit the hospital during the event period. 3. Those who undergo surgery will receive custom-branded merchandise and a one-time dry eye treatment (IPL). 24 201Company A 20% discount coupon will be provided to 100 people (on a first-come, first-served basis). 25 SYNCVERSE 1. Those who visit the hospital and receive a consultation will be given a mask pack set. 2. Customers who complete treatments or procedures, etc. at the hospital will receive a health supplement. 26 Atlas21 A Starbucks e-gift card (worth 10,000 won) will be given to 10 people who confirm their reservation and complete their procedure (on a first-come, first-served basis). 27 Docfinderkorea A one-time skincare treatment (worth 500,000 won) will be provided to those who confirm their surgery reservation. * Ginoxell (stem cell) skin elasticity and whitening treatment (feat. German LDM device) 28 woojooyon clinic Three Cheongilsu tea bags and a 5% coupon that can be used for purchasing products will be provided to all (*Cheongilsu is a fermented medicinal herbal tea that can help clear one's skin and reduce body fat). 29 Gangnam Arumdaun Nara Beauty Clinic 1. A 20% discount on Oligio Laser treatment 2. A 20% discount on Titanium Laser treatment 30 The 3.0 Clinic 1. A 5% discount on procedures will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis (a discount will be applied to payments worth 100,000 won or more, one discount per person) 2. If a person accompanying an individual with a confirmed reservation undergoes a procedure, the individual with a confirmed reservation will receive a 50 ml whitening essence (worth 56,000 won) 31 GIRIN plasticsurgery 1. Free Botox for square jaws (20 people) * The event is held on a first-come, first-served basis and may end if spots are filled early. * All event participants are required to write a review. 2. Free face slimming injections (unlimited dosage) (20 people) * The event is held on a first-come, first-served basis and may end if spots are filled early. * All event participants are required to write a review. 3. A 50% discount on lifting laser (10 people) * The event is held on a first-come, first-served basis and may end if spots are filled early. * All event participants are required to write a review. 4. A 30% discount on plastic surgery (50 people) * The event is held on a first-come, first-served basis and may end if spots are filled early. * All event participants are required to write a review. 32 Dr. Kim's Stem cell Clinic A stem cell mask pack set will be provided to 10 people on a first-come, first-served basis. 33 Medien International Airport pick-up services will be provided to those who confirm their health check-up and treatment reservations. 34 Samsung Miracle Eye Clinic 1. A free eye examination, an eco bag, and a cosmetic pouch will be provided. 2. Customers who undergo surgery will receive an eco bag, a cosmetic pouch, an eye supplement, and drop-off service to their accommodation. 35 DM plastic surgery Customers who receive consultations, procedures, or surgeries will receive ampoules. 36 WONKWNAG UNIVERSITY HOSPTIAL Those who visit the hospital with a confirmed reservation for a health check-up will receive a pick-up service at Incheon International Airport. 37 Faceline Plastic Surgery 1. A mask pack will be provided to 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Customers undergoing surgery will receive the swelling care program, worth 10% the cost of surgery. 3. Customers who get treatments worth 5 million won or more will receive a complimentary airport drop-off service. 38 The Clim Clinic A set of Le LAB Ultra Revital Cream (10 ml) and Post Procedure Cream (10 ml) will be provided to 200 people on a first-come, first-served basis. https://smartstore.naver.com/lelab/products/7006034357 * All benefits are available when customers visit the hospital after confirming their reservations.

09/19/2024

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10/21/2024

Top 5 Hanok Stays for You to Enjoy the Culture of Korea in Downtown Seoul

Seoul is a great city to enjoy the beauty of Korea, thanks to the palaces and cultural heritage sites all over the city. Among them are hanok, a Korean house built in a traditional architectural desi

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Joseon Dynasty Royal Life Experience

Time Travel in Seochon, Following the Steps of the King of Joseon Gyeongbokgung Palace, 'the best palace in Joseon,' and neighboring Seochon still retain their old looks. Thanks to this, anyone can

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Traditional Culture Experience

Traditional Culture Tour in Bukchon: A Feast of Quiet Romance Travel is like training. Explore unfamiliar places and have special experiences as you continue to step forward. As such, new experience

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