Gyeonggi Tourism Organization Expands Healing Office 'Workation' to 11 Destinations

The Gyeonggi Tourism Organization announced that it will expand its workation initiative, which has been promoted in northern Gyeonggi Province since last year to revitalize the local tourism industry, to encompass the entire Gyeonggi Province starting from June 8, 2026.

This expansion is a proactive measure in response to the growing trend of flexible work arrangements and the decline in tourism demand due to both domestic and global economic uncertainties.

On June 5, the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization revealed that it has added six new locations as workation destinations: Yangpyeong (Bloomvista Hotel), Uijeongbu (Island Castle Hotel), Suwon (Holmes Stay Suwon), Paju (Bookstay Motif One, Prenong), Icheon (Eden Paradise Hotel), and Siheung (Wave M Hotel). As a result, the number of designated workation sites has increased from five in northern Gyeonggi to a total of eleven across the province.

Gyeonggi Tourism Organization's 'Gyeonggi Healing Ocation' Poster

The workation program is open to everyone, including employees of private companies and public institutions, civil servants, and sole proprietors, whether participating individually or as a group. To apply, participants must submit a business registration certificate and certificate of employment (freelancers may submit a business card) through the workation operator's website (thehyuil.co.kr).

For a minimum stay of two nights, a lodging subsidy of 30,000 won per night (up to four nights) is provided. The subsidy is confirmed after submitting proof photos and completing a survey following the stay. In addition, registered Gyeonggi residents with a Gyeonggi Culture Pass will receive an additional 30,000 won discount coupon on a first-come, first-served basis.

A representative from the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization stated, "Expanding the workation program, which leads to extended-stay tourism, is an effective alternative to revitalize the local economy. We hope that many people will be able to enjoy increased work efficiency and opportunities for rejuvenation with the enhanced infrastructure."

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