Korea Tourism Organization's autumn travel campaign can lower your travel cost

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has introduced a new autumn travel campaign in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Running from October to November, the "Deeper Autumn, Lighter Travel" initiative promises to reduce travel expenses and boost local economies. The campaign's main objective is to promote domestic tourism during the autumn season.

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young addressed a kickoff ceremony in Seoul, emphasizing the importance of traveling with loved ones during this beautiful yet fleeting season. The KTO has prepared an array of benefits to make autumn travel more accessible and affordable.

For those traveling by land, passengers using the TMAP (Tourism, Arts, and Culture Promotion) program to visit 89 designated population-declining areas can earn up to 30,000 reward points. Train travelers visiting tourist spots in these regions will receive discount vouchers equal to the full cost of their train fare, plus a 20,000 won ($15) discount on their ticket.