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travel-tipVisa-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.
event-announcementGyeongbokgung 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.
transit-update2026 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.
event-announcement2026 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.
transit-updateSeoul 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.
seasonal-noticeChuseok 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.
travel-tipSeoul Climate Companion Card — Short-term Passes from ₩5,000
Seoul’s Climate Companion Card is an unlimited transport pass with short-term options (1 day ₩5,000 up to 7 days ₩20,000) that tourists can use. Note exclusions (Shinbundang Line, GTX, intercity buses) and that iOS users must buy a physical card.
Travel2026 Korea Entry Essentials: K-ETA Waiver & e-Arrival Card Guide
In 2026, citizens of 67 countries can enter Korea without a K-ETA but must submit an e-Arrival Card. We’ve summarized the Ministry of Justice’s official guidance and a pre-departure checklist so you don’t miss anything.