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  David Paul Appell September 29, 2023 at 10:54am

  In its look at best foliage destinations outside the USA, the Wall Street Journal cites a single huge, ancient gingko at a monastery in Yangpyeong right outside Seoul: https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/travel/where-to-see-fall-foliage-inte...

  

  New England, New Schmengland! Where to Find the Most Stunning Fall Foliage Outside the U.S.

  Would you fly overseas to do some world-class leaf-peeping? Before you answer, consider these six dazzling destinations—and factor in post-hike hot-s…
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  María José July 21, 2023 at 3:28pm

  In the wake of the recent apparent defection of a U.S. soldier across the demilitarized zone between the South Korea and the North, BBC Travel has a look on the appeal of the DMZ for visitors to South Korea: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-66239840

  

  Why tourists are drawn to the DMZ between the two Koreas

  It is one of the world's most heavily fortified areas. It was also a tourist magnet before the pandemic.
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  Jordan Simon February 10, 2023 at 1:07pm

  Cheju Island may be the "Hawaii of South Korea," but recently CNN Travel featured the Gogunsan Islands, off the country's west coast, as another of its dozen and a half great Asian destinations that are under the radar:
  https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/asia-underrated-places-intl-...

  18 of Asia's most underrated places | CNN
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  José Balido January 7, 2023 at 3:19pm

  

  A piece just published in Travel+Leisure makes a case for Seoul as one of this year's top destinations: https://www.travelandleisure.com/seoul-south-korea-best-place-to-vi...

  

  Seoul Is One of the Best Places to Visit in 2023 — Here's Why

  Plan the perfect trip to South Korea's capital — cool cocktail bars, Michelin-starred restaurants, and hip boutiques included.
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  David Paul Appell August 18, 2022 at 10:37am

  

  The U.S. travel-industry website Skift recently published a look at South Korea's temple-stay program, promoting visits to 25 Buddhist temples across the country, with a focus on spirituality, healing, and vegan cuisine: https://skift.com/2022/08/10/south-koreas-temple-stays-business-poi...

  South Korea’s Temple Stays Business Poised for Wellness-Inspired Boom

  As travelers worldwide have placed a greater emphasis on their mental health during the pandemic, destinations appealing to those prospective visitor…
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  Camille Hoheb October 20, 2012 at 9:18pm

  Request for helping hand with hotel and spa PR referrals in Seoul. 

  Am leaving in early Dec to speak on sustainable tourism and will be covering an article on wellness tourism. Any leads on lux hotels, temple stays, health tourism, hot springs etc would be great.

  Many thanks
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  Ed Wetschler April 30, 2012 at 9:02pm

  New tour to North Korea: http://contactbeacon.com/cb/public/templatelink.php?i=13880876&...    Also, check out J. Thalia Cunningham's reports from North Korea on Tripatini:

   

  Part 1: North Korea Travel: Pyongyang Finally Starting to Open Up?

  Part 2: North Korea Travel: Visit to Downtown Pyongyang

  Part 3: North Korea Travel: Mass Games in Pyongyang

  Part 4: North Korea Travel: Tips on How to Visit (and Also Catch the Mass G...

   
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  Tripatini November 23, 2011 at 4:28pm

  Can anyone help with a new question on our "Ask a Travel Pro" forum about sights in Seoul and/or train service from Incheon to Seoul?  If so, please answer at this link.   고맙습니다  Komapsumnida!
  
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  Ed Wetschler December 1, 2010 at 3:27pm

  NE, the Korean Times reports that visitors -- especially Japanese and Chinese visitors -- are canceling trips to South Korea. The question in my mind is, How much would South Korean tour operators have to discount their trips to fill those slots again?
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  Northeast News November 29, 2010 at 5:00pm

  The headline on an etn story about tourism in South Korea says "North Korea's attack has no effect on tourism." Do you share that optimism?