First published 10/1/2026, 10:26:15 PM · Last updated 10/1/2026, 10:26:15 PM

Seoul Welcomes International Visitors During Major Holidays with 23-Day “2026 Seoul Welcome Week”

Seoul will run a 23-day "2026 Seoul Welcome Week" during the peak fall travel season, targeting major East Asian holidays including Japan’s Silver Week and China’s National Day. Welcome services will expand beyond Myeong-dong to airports and tourist information centers and include diverse programs for visitors in central Seoul.

Illustrative image: Skyline of Haeundae , Busan , South Korea . — Closenoble/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Categories: travel-and-transportation, positive-progress

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The program affects international visitors and city visitor services during a peak travel period.

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Seoul Welcomes International Visitors During Major Holidays with 23-Day “2026 Seoul Welcome Week”

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