Ministry of Culture to Provide Multilingual Transportation Information Service for Foreign Tourists

To make it easier for foreign tourists visiting Korea to use public transportation, the government will provide multilingual transportation information services.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on May 29 that, together with the Korea Tourism Organization, it has created image-based content in major languages of inbound tourism markets, including English, Japanese, and Chinese (both Traditional and Simplified). This content covers the status of transportation options in Seoul and other regions, payment methods, and how to book tickets online. The materials will be distributed starting May 29.

The content produced is broadly divided into three categories. First, a "Transportation Flowchart by Traveler Type" visually shows which modes of transport are available for each route from the airport to tourist destinations in Seoul or to other provinces. There is also a guide summarizing how to use major transportation options such as railroads, airport buses, subways, city buses, and taxis, as well as available payment methods. Information frequently asked by foreign tourists, such as whether international credit cards are accepted, is included. In addition, the materials introduce how to use major Korean transportation applications that support travel convenience, such as booking rail tickets, hailing a taxi, and navigation. Step-by-step instructions from app installation to usage are provided so that even first-time visitors to Korea can use them easily. All content has been designed with concise explanations and visual materials to ensure intuitive understanding without language barriers.

The Ministry plans to actively promote the multilingual transportation information through 'VisitKorea,' the Korea Tourism Organization’s global promotional platform, as well as the overseas branch social media accounts of the Korea Tourism Organization. In addition, QR codes linking to this content will be gradually placed at tourist information centers nationwide, and the materials will be distributed to local governments and members of the public-private tourism transportation council.

A policy official from the Ministry stated, "We hope that the 'multilingual transportation information content' will help resolve the difficulties that first-time foreign visitors to Korea may face when using transportation," adding, "Going forward, the Ministry will continue to provide reliable multilingual transportation information to create an environment in which foreign visitors can travel conveniently and enjoyably throughout every corner of Korea."

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