The government is enhancing the effectiveness of its tourism policy by reviewing progress with relevant ministries and strengthening collaboration to boost local tourism. Plans are underway to develop tourism products linked to regional airports and create tourism zones centered around gateway cities.
On July 29, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held the second practical meeting of the 2026 National Tourism Strategy Conference, assessing the implementation status and future plans of the comprehensive government tourism measures announced in February.
Officials from 12 ministries, including the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, attended the meeting. Participants shared the progress of strategic initiatives from their respective departments and focused on discussing areas where collaboration is needed during the implementation process.
The main agenda items included the creation of tourism zones centered around gateway cities and the activation of local tourism utilizing regional airports. Attending ministries reviewed tasks requiring cooperation, such as developing tourism products linked to regional airports and joint marketing efforts.
As a follow-up to the National Tourism Strategy Conference, the Ministry is operating sector-specific consultative bodies for aviation and transportation, cruise, and public-private partnerships in local tourism. It is establishing a collaborative framework with relevant ministries, including the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, to continue advancing policy initiatives.
“Tourism policy involves the interconnection of various ministries' systems and projects, making close cooperation essential,” said Kang Dong-jin, Director of Tourism Policy at the Ministry. “Through government-wide collaboration, we aim to achieve tangible results that can be felt in the tourism sector.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.