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Visa-fee Waiver for Group Tourists from 6 Countries Extended to Dec 31, 2026KTL Info · Travel Tip

Visa-fee Waiver for Group Tourists from 6 Countries Extended to Dec 31, 2026

The Ministry of Justice has extended the waiver of the $15 per-person visa issuance fee for group tourists from China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, India and Cambodia through December 31, 2026. Chinese visitors arriving in groups of three or more can stay visa-free for up to 15 days.

Gyeongbokgung Night Opening — Fall 2026 (Sept 2–Oct 2) — NOL Tickets RequiredKTL Info · Event Announcement

Gyeongbokgung Night Opening — Fall 2026 (Sept 2–Oct 2) — NOL Tickets Required

Gyeongbokgung night visits run Sept 2–Oct 2, 2026 (closed Mondays and Tuesdays), from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM (last entry 8:30 PM). Online tickets are sold via NOL; foreigners may buy limited on-site tickets.

2026 Chuseok KTX Booking Guide: Sept 8–11 & How to BookKTL Info · Transit Update

2026 Chuseok KTX Booking Guide: Sept 8–11 & How to Book

KTX general booking for Chuseok 2026 runs Sept 8–11 for trains operating Sept 23–27. General train reservations opened Sept 7. If you’ll travel Sept 24–26, check Korail+ or the dedicated Chuseok ticket page for route-specific dates, payment windows, and leftover-seat sales.

2026 Korea Sale Festa: Oct 29–Nov 15 NationwideKTL Info · Event Announcement

2026 Korea Sale Festa: Oct 29–Nov 15 Nationwide

The government-led annual shopping festival Korea Sale Festa returns for 18 days from October 29 to November 15, 2026, with nationwide retailers offering large-scale discounts.

Seoul Climate Companion Card Update — Short Passes UnchangedKTL Info · Transit Update

Seoul Climate Companion Card Update — Short Passes Unchanged

From September 1, 2026 the previous 30-day pass was discontinued and replaced by a resident-focused Climate Companion Card Plus, while 1/2/3/5/7-day tourist short-term passes continue to be sold unchanged.

Chuseok 2026 (Sep 24–26): What’s Open and Closed for TravelersKTL Info · Seasonal Notice

Chuseok 2026 (Sep 24–26): What’s Open and Closed for Travelers

The official Chuseok holiday in 2026 runs Sep 24 (Thu)–26 (Sat). Small local restaurants and shops may close, but convenience stores, franchise cafés, royal palaces and major tourist sites generally stay open.

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