| Dec. |
4thW |
12.27 ~ 01.02 |
5,409 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (December 29)
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport promotes expansion of travel bubble
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism establishes 'Tourism Development Basic Plan' such as win-win, smart, sustainable tourism
Korean government starts paying 'Quarantine subsidies' to small businesses
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| 3thW |
12.20 ~ 12.26 |
6,913 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (December 22)
Temporary suspension of travel bubble with Singapore (December 23)
KTOStay nationwide 1st coupons issued (Nov. 9th to Dec. 23rd)
Korea Tourism Organization declares 'Tourism industry ESG joint practice' with tourism-related private associations
Israeli government bans travel to 10 countries, including the US, Italy and Germany
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| 2thW |
12.13 ~ 12.19 |
7,622 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (December 15)
Implementation of the "quarantine pass" for restaurants and cafes, Non-vaxxed are only allowed alone
Gatherings limited to four people nationwide
Extension of special travel advisory. 10-day self-quarantine required for overseas arrivals
Marianas Visitors Authority (MVA) extends subsidies for 2022 January travel bubble
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| 1thW |
12.6 ~ 12.12 |
7,100 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (December 8)
National Association of Tourism Organizations, Resolution to Spread Low-Carbon Eco-Friendly Travel
Blue Origin completes third crewed space flight
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| Nov. |
5thW |
11.29 ~ 12.5 |
5,262 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (December 1st)
First 'Omicron' confirmed case in Korea
Air Busan to operate 7 non-landing international tourist flights in December
10 days of self-quarantine due to Omicron
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| 4thW |
11.22 ~ 11.28 |
3,937 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (November 24th)
All kindergardens, elementary schools, middle schools, high schools return to on-campus
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism provids 180 billion won in financial support for industries not eligible for loss compensation, such as travel.
WHO designates new COVID strain Omicron as 'variant of concern'
Korea bans foreign arrivals from eight African countries over omicron
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| 3thW |
11.15 ~ 11.21 |
3,290 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (November 17th)
South Korea signs travel bubble agreement with Singapore
Korea-Japan tourism authorities agreed to “invigorate tourism and expand exchanges” (November 17th)
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| 2thW |
11.8 ~ 11.14 |
2,520 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (November 10th)
KTOStay nationwide 1st coupons issued (Nov. 9th to Dec. 23rd)
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism operates '2021 traveling month' for 3 weeks
Gangwon-do resumes Peace and Security Tourism after 2 years
Ministry of Foreign Affairs...special travel advisory extended until December 13th
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| 1thW |
11.1 ~ 11.7 |
'Living with Corona' started (November 1st)
80% of Koreans vaccinated with the first doze
2,480 new confirmed COVID-19 cases (November 3rd)
The Korean government resumes 9 consumption coupons including dining out and travel
KTOStay regional coupons issued (Nov. 1st to Nov. 3rd)
Thailand initiates quarantine-free travel pass
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| Oct. |
4thW |
10.25 ~ 10.31 |
Halloween (October 31)
COVID-19 confirmed cases decreased for 3 weeks in a row... 46% decreased compared to September
Korean government announces booster shot for Jansen (Johnson&Johnson) vaccinated people
Dokdo surpasses 2.06 million visitors after 16 years of opening
Thailand exempts self-quarantine for vaccinated travelers from 46 countries, including South Korea
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| 3thW |
10.18 ~ 10.24 |
78.4% 1st doze vaccinated, 66.9% fully vaccinated for COVID-19
1,441 COVID-19 confirmed cases (as of October 20th)
Social distancing : Metropolitan areas: Level 4, Non-metropolitan areas: Level 3
October 18th: Private gatherings allowed up to 8 people in the metropolitan areas. Restrictions lifted in non-metropolitan areas
Teenagers aged 16-17 and pregnant women begin immunization against COVID-19
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| 2thW |
10.11 ~ 10.17 |
Hangeul Day holidays (3 days long weekend)
Interpark signs a memorandum of understanding to sell 70% of its stake to Yanolja (October 14)
Singapore 9 countries travel bubble implementation…The second country after Saipan
White House Announces Entry Allowance for Foreigners Who Have Completed Vaccinations From November
American Travel Association conducts tour to develop Korean tourism products
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| 1thW |
10.04 ~ 10.10 |
National Foundation Day holidays (3 days long weekend)
77.0% 1st doze vaccinated, 55.2% fully vaccinated for COVID-19
2,425 COVID-19 confirmed cases (as of October 6th)
Social distancing : Metropolitan areas: Level 4, Non-metropolitan areas: Level 3
Private gatherings limited to 6 people
143 new resident business selected for '2021 Tour Dure'
'VeryGoodTour' started selling European countries tour package after 1 year and 10 months. 851 bookings within 3 days
Hanjin Tour confirms European package kickoff (October 2nd: Switzerland, October 4th: France)
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| Sept. |
4thW |
09.27 ~ 10.03 |
87,331 tourists visited Jeju over the two days of National Foundation Day
Tourism fund debt approaching 2 trillion won
77% of Korean citizens completed the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine (As of October 3rd)
Lottetour successful re-launches European countries travelling package after 1 year and 6 months of COVID-19 break
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| 3thW |
09.20 ~ 09.26 |
Chuseok holidays (up to 5 days including weekends)
70.6% of Korean citizens completed the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 42.9% fully vaccinated
1,716 New Confirmed Cases (September 22nd)
Social distancing level: (Metropolitan areas : 4, Non-metropolitan areas: 3)
The number of reservations was the highest since the travel bubble was implemented.
(T-mon Saipan Package sold out for 1,200 people)
Airline stock prices rise rapidly due to the increase of vaccine inoculation and the travel bubble
(AS of September 23rd 11:00 AM, KAL by 4.10%, ASIANA by 11.55%)
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| 2thW |
09.13 ~ 09.19 |
Over 4,000 people booked for Saipan travel package
Ministry of Foreign Affairs extends overseas travel advisory until October 13
Non-landing tourist flight surpasses 20,000 in 9 months
Space X capsule with All-civilian spaceflight for 4 days
The vaccination rate exceeds 70% in Korea
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| 1thW |
09.06 ~ 09.12 |
61.3% of Korean citizens completed the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 37.0% fully vaccinated
2,047 New Confirmed Cases (September 8th)
Social distancing level: (Metropolitan areas : 4, Non-metropolitan areas: 3)
Inquiry and application for the 5th COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund
Daegu city offers 270 public quarantine related jobs to local tourism industry workers and job seekers
Gwangju city supports 'Travel industry life stabilization fund' for travel companies located in Gwangju
Biden administration extends Trump-era travel ban to North Korea for another year until next August
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| Aug. |
5thW |
08.30 ~ 09.05 |
57.0% of Korean citizens completed the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 31.5% fully vaccinated (As of September 1st)
1,956 New Confirmed Cases (As of September 1st)
Social distancing level: (Metropolitan areas : 4, Non-metropolitan areas: 3)
T-Way airline starts selling tickets to Guam
..Vaccinated or PCR negative test result holders are exempted from the quarantine
US withdraws from Afghanistan (August 31st)
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| 4rdW |
08.23 ~ 08.29 |
Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, selected as a tourist destination by world travelers (TripAdvisor)
Jeju supports 100 billion won of Tourism Promotion Fund to companies in the tourism industry (August 23rd to September 10th)
Air, travel and leisure stocks rise after FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine
ASIANA starts domestic to international flights (Flying from Gimpo to Japan sky and landing in Jeju)
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| 3rdW |
08.16 ~ 08.22 |
47.1% of Korean citizens completed the first doze of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 21.0% fully vaccinated (As of August 18th)
2,151 New Confirmed Cases
Social distancing level: (Metropolitan areas : 4, Non-metropolitan areas: 3)
Korea Tourism Organization recruits companies participating in tourism crowdfunding (Until August 25)
Jeju tourists decreases to 20,000s due to the level 4 social distancing
Many airline and tourism industry companies are included in the group of companies with the highest debt
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| 2rdW |
08.09 ~ 08.15 |
2,000s new confirmed cases of COVID-19 infections (August 10)
Jeju’s cumulative number of tourists exceeds 7 million in 2021
Air Busan plans non-landing international tourist flights (September 11th, and 25th)
Busan beaches including Gwangalli and Haeundae close
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| 1rdW |
08.02 ~ 08.08 |
39.3% of Korean citizens completed the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.3% fully vaccinated (As of August 4th)
1,776 New Confirmed Cases
Social distancing level: 4 in the metropolitan areas and 3 in non-metropolitan areas
75.6% detection rate of variant virus / 73.1% of Delta variant (As of August 7th)
Tokyo Olympics Closing (August 8, 2021)
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| Jul. |
4thW |
07.26 ~ 08.01 |
Summer Vacation Period
5th disaster subsidy eligibility decided
Level 4 social distancing remains
Non-metropolitan areas implement level 3 social distancing
Yanolja launches express bus ticket booking service
Consumer Confidence Index (CCSI) fell for the first time in 7 months (down 7.1% from the previous month)
Korea 2Q 2021 GDP Growth 0.7%
112,729 Jeju visitors in July (13.3% increased from last year same period)
My Real Trip resumes overseas travel service : Hawaii, Saipan, Guam
51.0% out of all cases are confimed to be the delta variant
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| 3thW |
07.19 ~ 07.25 |
1st dose COVID-19 vaccination rate: 32.1%, Fully vaccinated rate: 13.0% (As of July 21st)
1,838 new confirmed cases (as of July 21st)
Social distancing level : (Metropolitan: Lv.4, Rural area: Lv.1 to 2 / adjusting the level by each local governments)
2020 Tokyo Olympics start
"Vaccine tours" to the US launched
Jeju Air resumes flights between Incheon and Saipan from July 24th
First travel bubble departure: 6 passengers on the flight to Saipan
48.0% out of all cases are confirmed to be the delta variant
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| 2thW |
07.12 ~ 07.18 |
Level 4 social distancing started in Seoul and metropolitan areas (July 12th)
Travel advisory on all countries and regions extended
33.9% out of all cases are confirmed to be the delta variant
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| 1thW |
07.05 ~ 07.11 |
1st dose COVID-19 vaccination rate: 29.9%, Fully vaccinated rate: 10.8% (As of June 23rd)
1,257 new confirmed cases (as of July 7th)
Social distancing level : (Metropolitan: Lv.2, Rural area: Lv.1.5)
The current social distancing in the metropolitan area extended for an additional week (Maintaining level 2 quarantine measures)
Explosive confirmed cases recording 4 digits (July 6th)
23.3% out of all cases are confirmed to be the delta variant
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| Jun. |
4thW |
06.28 ~ 07.04 |
Korea and Saipan sign Mariana Islands travel bubble agreement
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| 3rdW |
06.21 ~ 06.27 |
1st dose COVID-19 vaccination rate: 29.3%, Fully vaccinated rate: 8.5% (As of June 23rd)
610 new confirmed cases (as of June 23rd)
variant virus confirmed cases in Korea: 2,225
Social distancing level : (Metropolitan: Lv.2, Rural area: Lv.1.5)
Hi-Air decides to start flights between Muan and Gimpo
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| 2rdW |
06.14 ~ 06.20 |
Reissue of travel advisory for overseas travel in all countries and regions
COVID-19 vaccination reaches 14M (accumulated)
Amazon executive chairman - Jeff Bezos successfully completes space travel
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| 1rdW |
06.07 ~ 06.13 |
COVID-19 vaccination reaches 10M (accumulated)
1st dose COVID-19 vaccination rate: 19%, Fully vaccinated rate: 4.5% (As of June 9th)
611 new confirmed cases (as of June 9th)
Social distancing level : (Metropolitan: Lv.2, Rural area: Lv.1.5)
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| May. |
5thW |
05.31 ~ 06.06 |
Janssen's vaccine pre-ordered for reserve forces and civil defense members of South Korea. 1 million people reservation fully booked within 18 hours
Reservation available for residual vaccines for adults over 30 years old
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| 4rdW |
05.24 ~ 05.30 |
1st shot of COVID-19 vaccine surpasses 10% of the total population
|
| 3rdW |
05.17 ~ 05.23 |
Israel-Palestinian ceasefire agreement
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| 2ndW |
05.10 ~ 05.16 |
Israeli-Palestinian armed conflict
Greece exempts self-quarantine for those who are vaccinated or submitting a negative test from 7 countries including South Korea
|
| 1stW |
05.04 ~ 05.09 |
The government of South Korea exempts self-quarantine for those who have completed the second shot of COVID-19 vaccine when leaving the country (Excluding visitors to areas where the mutant virus is endemic)
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| Apr. |
4thW |
04.26 ~ 05.02 |
Guam exempts self-quarantine when submitting COVID-19 test negative result
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| 3rdW |
04.19 ~ 04.25 |
The government of South Korea contracts with Pfizer vaccines for additional 20 million people
|
| 2ndW |
04.12 ~ 04.18 |
South Korea resumes AstraZeneca vaccine rollout for people over 30
|
| 1stW |
04.05 ~ 04.11 |
2021 South Korean by-elections held
Temporary suspension of AstraZeneca vaccination under the age of 60
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| Mar. |
5thW |
03.29 ~ 04.04 |
|
| 4thW |
03.22 ~ 03.28 |
President Moon Jae-in receives first shot of the COVID-19 vaccine
ModeTour sells all shares of its subsidiary company, FreeTour(JauTour)
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| 3rdW |
03.15 ~ 03.21 |
|
| 2ndW |
03.08 ~ 03.14 |
AstraZeneca vaccination suspended in some European countries
|
| 1stW |
03.01 ~ 03.07 |
First death reported of a person who was vaccinated with AstraZeneca in South Korea.
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| Feb. |
4thW |
02.22 ~ 02.28 |
South Korea vaccination roll-out begins
|
| 3rdW |
02.15 ~ 02.21 |
South Korea to lift social distancing to level 2 for the metropolitan area, 1.5 for non-metropolitan areas
Thailand golf quarantine starts
|
| 2ndW |
02.08 ~ 02.14 |
|
| 1stW |
02.01 ~ 02.07 |
Official declaration of military coup d'état in Myanmar... State adviser Aung San Suu Kyi detained
Hawaii exempts self-quarantine for visitors who submit negative COVID-19 test results
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| Jan. |
4thW |
01.25 ~ 01.31 |
Pharmaceutical company Janssen announces interim clinical results of COVID-19 vaccine (85% of efficacy rate)
Interpark Tour resumes sales of overseas travel products through home shopping
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| 3rdW |
01.18 ~ 01.24 |
Official inauguration of US President Joe Biden
|
| 2ndW |
01.11 ~ 01.17 |
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| 1stW |
01.04 ~ 01.10 |
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