South Korea Attracts Extra Followers of Okay-pop

South Korea seeks to spice up its tourism by leveraging its common Okay-pop music. The success of Okay-pop has attracted hundreds of followers from Southeast Asia, the USA, and Europe to go to the areas the place music movies are filmed and to check the language.

There was a rise in requests from younger foreigners (aged 14 to 17) for language stays in Seoul because the finish of the lockdown. Some organizations, just like the Go&Reside group (Nacel and the Membership Langues et Civilisations), now provide language course packages that embody Okay-pop dance courses.

New Visa for Okay-Tradition Followers

In mid-June, the South Korean Ministry of Economic system and Finance introduced a visa pilot program providing distinctive skilled and private development alternatives. This system is meant for foreigners who wish to do internships and apply dance, choreography, and modeling particular to Okay-pop in South Korea.

The main points of this program, referred to as the “Okay-Tradition Coaching Visa,” and its launch date are at present shrouded in anticipation, including to the thrill. They are going to be revealed later within the 12 months. Candidates won’t want an official internship invitation or undergo a expertise company to acquire this visa.

What Visas to Go to South Korea?

Most Europeans can at present journey to South Korea for vacationer stays of lower than 90 days and not using a visa, however they need to full a Okay-ETA on-line prematurely or fill out an arrival card upon getting into the nation. All pupil visa procedures are finished on-line by means of the South Korea Visa Middle’s (KVAC) web site. The payment for the visa quantities to €126, and an appointment is required on the immigration authority upon arrival to acquire a residence allow. It is essential to notice that embassies don’t handle these paperwork however a visa middle particular to Europe.

Revitalize Tourism

The Korean Ministry of Tradition, Sports activities, and Tourism has reported that Okay-pop is why individuals go to South Korea. Okay-culture, together with Okay-food and Okay-dramas, is extremely common and has sparked a phenomenon generally known as “Hallyu,” or the “Korean wave.” This cultural wave might assist enhance tourism because the nation goals to recuperate from the impression of COVID-19. In 2023, the nation welcomed 11 million guests, in comparison with 17.5 million in 2019.