South Korea is ramping up its bid to attract more tourists by making it easier for people to visit.
The country is getting ready to expand visa benefits for tour groups as well as introduce “K-culture” and digit nomad visas as it aims to attract 20 million tourists and generate $24.5 billion.
According to local media, the government is looking to expand electronic visa fee waivers for tour groups making it easier for travellers.
A similar move was temporarily launched for Chinese tour groups between September and this month. The expansion will include tourists from Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. The application period will be extended until next year.
The government will also introduce a tentatively named K-culture training visa and a digital nomad visa next year to attract travellers who are keen to explore South Korean culture.
The K-culture training visa targets those who are interested in South Korean content and are keen to learn about the country’s entertainment…