Tourists in and out of the country enjoying extended holidays
- 8 years ago
Tens of thousands of Koreans are grabbing the opportunity to take a short overseas break as the country begins a four-day weekend.
With thousands more tourists flocking in from around the world,... especially China and Japan,... Korea's main gateway -- Incheon International Airport -- has been stretched to capacity since Wednesday afternoon.
Last week, the government designated May 6th as a temporary holiday,... handing Koreans a four-day weekend starting today,... Children's Day in Korea.
Traffic is expected to be congested from along a number of expressways over the holiday.
The transportation ministry said traffic will be the heavist on Thursday and Saturday.
Entrance to parks, museums and other cultural facilities will be cheaper today if not free to enhance what should already be a great day for families.
With thousands more tourists flocking in from around the world,... especially China and Japan,... Korea's main gateway -- Incheon International Airport -- has been stretched to capacity since Wednesday afternoon.
Last week, the government designated May 6th as a temporary holiday,... handing Koreans a four-day weekend starting today,... Children's Day in Korea.
Traffic is expected to be congested from along a number of expressways over the holiday.
The transportation ministry said traffic will be the heavist on Thursday and Saturday.
Entrance to parks, museums and other cultural facilities will be cheaper today if not free to enhance what should already be a great day for families.