Here’s your money—go travel now! Win up to 700,000 KRW in travel stipends when you visit Korea

Written / Compiled and Reported by Chen Guanxin, MOOK Travel Life Network

 

Dubbed the "Golden Route" by Korean travel enthusiasts, the Gimpo-Songshan route is celebrating its anniversary. To mark the occasion, the Korea Tourism Organization has launched the “Go Korea, Get Cash” promotional campaign. Taiwanese passport holders who sign up for a participating travel agency’s group tour to Korea departing between April 30 and June 30 and fly with one of the eight airlines sponsoring the event can enter the lucky draw. Participants must have receipts totaling at least 15,000 KRW (tax included) per person. Weekly draws will award 700,000 KRW (approximately 20,000 TWD) in travel stipends, plus round-trip flight tickets from Taipei to Incheon, Busan, Jeju, and Seoul provided by the airlines.

This campaign offers three levels of lucky draws. The “First Draw: Go Money” includes over 100 cash prizes in KRW, with the most exciting being a guaranteed weekly winner of 700,000 KRW in travel stipends. The “Second Draw: Goodies” features 24 round-trip economy class flight tickets from Taipei to Incheon, Busan, Jeju, and Seoul, along with additional prizes such as Korean red ginseng tea from Cheong Kwan Jang and Korean beauty face masks. The “Third Draw: Thank You Gifts” includes traditional Korean name card wooden boxes, fans, exquisite mugs, USB drives, and more. The campaign offers a total of over 300 attractive prizes. Campaign website: gokorea.ktoevent.com.

 

Located in Seoul, Gimpo International Airport benefits from its proximity to the capital area, saving travelers about two hours in transit. Its convenient connections significantly reduce travel time to the city center, giving tourists more time to explore and shop, making Seoul an even more accessible destination. For first-time visitors to Seoul, are you still unsure about its famous attractions? Read on to get a quick crash course before you go!

 

Dongdaemun, also known as Heunginjimun (Gate of Rising Benevolence), is home to countless traditional markets, modern department stores, and specialty shops. It is not only the largest fashion market in Korea but also ranks among the top in Asia. Most shops combine retail and wholesale operations, so they stay open all night without pulling down their shutters. Dongdaemun becomes even livelier at night, attracting nearly 1 million visitors daily, making it the hub of Seoul’s nightlife. No matter when you visit, it’s always bustling with energy—the sounds of vendors calling out and tourists bargaining and laughing create an exceptionally vibrant atmosphere, making it one of the most dynamic places in Korea.

Cheonggyecheon Stream runs through the heart of Seoul’s northern district. This man-made stream stretches from the Gwanghwamun area near City Hall eastward to the Sungin-dong area. With a history of over 500 years, it originally formed naturally due to the terrain before being transformed into its current form through human engineering. In recent years, the Korean government has undertaken an extensive revitalization project for Cheonggyecheon. Along its relatively narrow banks, you’ll find a variety of trees planted alongside thoughtful installations, such as murals inspired by traditional Korean paintings, reconstructed old-fashioned laundry stones, and historic stone bridges. At night, colorful lighting designs illuminate the stream, adding a romantic ambiance and creating a public leisure space in the long-developed urban area of northern Seoul.

 

Originally named Namsan Tower, N Seoul Tower stands 236.7 meters tall atop Namsan Mountain, which itself is 243 meters high, bringing the tower’s total elevation to 479.7 meters. As Korea’s first radio tower, it once transmitted TV and radio signals to Seoul and surrounding areas. During the day, the area around N Seoul Tower offers a rare glimpse of greenery and fresh air in Seoul. At night, it’s an even better time to visit—on clear days, you can enjoy the city’s vibrant nightlife and see the tower illuminated in neon lights. When lit up, the tower takes on a dazzling appearance that complements the surrounding night scenery without feeling overly artificial.

The Blue House is the official residence of the President of South Korea. It gets its name from the blue-tiled roof of its buildings. Before the Kim Young-sam administration, the entire area was under strict security. Now, parts of it are open to the public. While access is permitted, heavily armed guards are stationed throughout, and visitors must be mindful of designated photo zones. Currently, photography is allowed only in front of the Phoenix Statue plaza and at the guard post directly opposite the Blue House.