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한국관광공사는 '코리아 캠프'를 통해 해외에서 한국 관광을 홍보하고 있으며, 이번 행사는 이를 바탕으로 외국인에게 직접적인 한국 문화 체험 기회를 제공하기 위해 마련되었다.
(서울=연합뉴스) 이상서 기자 = 문화체육관광부와 한국관광공사는 지난 19일 강원 횡성에서 한국관광 해외 광고 캠페인인 '코리아 캠프'와 연계한 외국인 체험 행사를 열었다고 21일 밝혔다.
이번 행사는 예능에서 나온 한국 놀이문화와 미식, 지역 생활 체험 요소를 결합해 외국인 관광객이 직접 참여할 수 있도록 구성됐다.
행사에 참여한 38개국 90명은 향토 음식 체험, 줄다리기, 박 터뜨리기를 경험한 데 이어 K-팝 댄스 공연 등을 즐겼다.
관광공사는 오는 12월 참가자에게 활동사진과 스케치 영상을 담은 '디지털 타임캡슐'을 전달해 이들의 경험담이 소셜미디어(SNS)에서 확산하도록 유도할 예정이다.
박성혁 한국관광공사 사장은 "외국인 관광객의 발길을 지방으로 넓혀 새로운 글로벌 관광 목적지를 발굴하고 지역과 상생하는 관광 마케팅을 이어가겠다"고 말했다.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
참가자들의 SNS 게시물을 통해 해외에서 한국 관광에 대한 관심이 증가할 것이다.
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Gunsan City announced that it will invest a total of 5.8 billion won by 2028 to develop light and media content to create a tourist destination for the Gogunsan Islands. This summer, Seonyudo Beach recorded the highest number of visitors in history with more than 180,000 visitors, and this measure is in response to the strengthening of tourism competitiveness with the opening of the Ocean Palette and the Gogunsan Island Road. Specifically, we plan to produce marine culture storytelling-type video content, install Myeongsasimni art-type media mapping production base, create an interactive lighting environment for walking tours, create a night photo zone, and improve the acceptance of night tourism in major pedestrian areas.

Incheon International Airport Corporation is expected to use an average of 228,000 passengers per day during the Chuseok holiday, or a total of 1.14 million passengers. In particular, as the total number of passengers on the 27th is expected to increase by 7.9% to 247,018 compared to the previous year, it announced that it will implement special transportation measures such as expanding self-check-in, increasing security personnel, and securing additional parking lots.

Jeju Island is holding a pop-up event in Songdo to attract tourists from the metropolitan area to mark the peak fall tourism season in October, as well as customized promotions for China's National Day and Taiwan's Double Ten Festival holidays for overseas tourists. In addition, it will distribute tourism demand and lay the foundation for attracting international events by linking with large-scale domestic events such as the National Sports Festival and Tamna Cultural Festival.

Even though the Chuseok holiday is shorter than last year, the reservation rate for flights departing Cheongju Airport is around 80% for international flights and 90% for Jeju, and most of them are sold out. Major lodging facilities in the province are also running out of rooms, showing that the tourism industry in North Chungcheong Province is revitalizing. Increasing demand for short-distance routes and special events at resorts, pensions, and glamping sites are attracting tourists, and local governments are also responding by extending operating hours of tourist facilities and traditional play experience programs.

Pocheon City announced that during the Chuseok holiday period from the 24th to the 26th, the operating hours of 'Terra Fantasia', the Hantan River Media Art Park, will be extended by one hour from 11 PM to midnight, and a special street performance will be introduced. This is a measure to allow family tourists to enjoy the fall scenery and media art of the Hantangang River more leisurely. They can experience content that combines light, video, and music along the night viewing route of approximately 2.5km.

Imsil-gun, Jeollabuk-do is pushing ahead with the construction of ‘Arena Osu’, a world-famous dog art museum, with the goal of becoming a base for pet culture and tourism. Construction is scheduled to begin in March 2027 with a two-story above-ground building in Geumam-ri, Osu-myeon, with a total floor area of 2,599㎡, and will consist of a media art exhibition hall, pet care room, cafe, and sales space.