K-Tour Pass in Busan: Price, Versions and How to Buy (Pilot Started Oct 1)
The K-Tour Pass pilot started in Busan on Oct 1 at 15,000 won per version, with one free attraction and 50 partner merchants.
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Free Palace Entry During the Korea Grand Festival: A Visitor’s Guide (Oct 29 to Nov 15)
Four palaces, Jongmyo and the royal tombs are free for foreign visitors from Oct 29 to Nov 15, with an Andong opening on Oct 31 and a free concert on Nov 14.
Pepero Day 2026 on Nov 11: Stray Kids Packs, the November 11 Single and Events Abroad
Pepero Day is Nov 11, and Lotte Wellfood has Stray Kids packs, a 30,000 won gift, a new single and ads in Times Square. Here is everything announced so far.
Korea’s CSAT Day on Nov 19, 2026: Flights, Offices, Banks and Subways
South Korea’s CSAT takes place on Nov 19, 2026. Planes pause for 35 minutes, offices and banks open late and extra trains run. Here is what that meant in 2024 and 2025.
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Seoul’s 30-Day Climate Card Has Ended: What Tourists Can Still Use
Seoul ended the 30-day Climate Card on Oct 1, 2026, but the 1 to 7 day passes for visitors continue. Here is where they work, what they cost, and how to buy one.
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Korea Autumn Foliage 2026: Official Peak Forecast by Mountain and Tree Type
The Korea Forest Service forecasts peak foliage in Seoraksan on October 20 and Naejangsan on November 4. Get the full 2026 schedule by mountain, tree type and region, plus a simple trip plan.
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Korea K-ETA Exemption 2026: What the Official Notice Says and What to Do
Korea’s temporary K-ETA exemption runs through December 31, 2026. See what the embassy notices say, how the e-Arrival Card still applies, and whether a voluntary K-ETA is worth the fee.
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Korea K-ETA Exemption Ends December 31, 2026: What Is Confirmed and What Is Not
South Korea’s temporary K-ETA exemption runs through December 31, 2026. Here is what the official notices confirm, what is still unknown, and how it differs from the e-Arrival Card.
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Korea Autumn Foliage 2026: Official Peak Forecast by Mountain
The Korea Forest Service’s 2026 forecast puts Seoraksan’s foliage peak on October 20 and Naejangsan’s on November 4. Here is the schedule and how to use it.
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DDP Sunset Rooftop Tour in Seoul: Dates, Price and How to Book
DDP’s sunset rooftop tour runs Fridays and Saturdays from Oct 16 to Nov 21. See dates, times, the 50,000 won price, performers and how to book.