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The world of the online game MapleStory has stepped into real life at Lotte World in Seoul. The roughly 2,000-square-meter Maple Island and its seasonal festival are drawing tourists with rides, parades, and merchandise, helping boost attendance right after opening.

Seoul's Dongmyo Flea Market is emerging as a hotspot for global travelers chasing vintage finds, fueled by nostalgia, K-pop, and social media. This piece explores the meaning of reuse culture through the maze-like alleys where shoppers hunt for '80s and '90s clothing and retro electronics.

Through a partnership between France's Centre Pompidou and the Hanwha Foundation, the annex of Yeouido's 63 Building is being reborn as a modern art museum. Opening in June 2026, Centre Pompidou Hanwha Seoul will launch with a Cubism exhibition and spend the next four years presenting world-class works alongside a distinctly Korean perspective.

From Sept. 5 to Nov. 4, the 2026 World Island Expo in Yeosu will transform 365 islands into a living exhibition. Immersive pavilions, coastal trails, and flying taxis offer a glimpse of the ecological and cultural future of islands.

A former US military site in central Seoul became freely accessible at the end of December 2025, after Yongsan Children's Garden dropped its reservation system. Here is a look at the garden's history, why access changed, and what comes next.

INSPIRE Entertainment Resort on Yeongjongdo combines hotels, an arena, a water park, shopping, and digital attractions in one fast-rising playcation hub.

Cafe Pokpo pairs a riverside cafe with Hongjecheon's artificial waterfall, turning an unexpected Seoul corner into a popular urban healing spot.

The 849-kilometer Dongseo Trail is Korea's first east-to-west long-distance route, drawing attention as a major forest project and future hiking icon.

Starfield Suwon's Byeolmadang Library became a popular day-trip destination thanks to its 22-meter book tower and youth-oriented cultural spaces.

Busan's Gwangalli M Drone Light Show uses more than 1,000 drones every Saturday night, making Korea's first permanent drone show a signature seaside attraction.

Seouldal is a moon-shaped balloon ride in Yeouido Park that lifts visitors above the Han River, becoming one of Seoul's best-known night attractions.

HiKR Ground is a five-story Seoul tourism space where visitors can experience K-pop, media art, and regional content in one highly shareable stop.

Seongsu-dong transformed from an industrial district into one of Seoul's top trend hubs, known for pop-ups, flagship stores, and stylish cafes.

Korea's workation visa pilot has been extended through 2026, pushing more long-stay travelers to compare visa rules and base-city options.

During the record-long Chinese New Year holiday, travel to Korea surged as visitors chose K-beauty, K-food, and jjimjilbang experiences over landmark tours.