Recruitment of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) for K-Tour Pass Sales and Operation
OTAs with KTX/Airport Railroad booking features and English/Japanese/Chinese services can participate in a shared first-come-first-served model for a 1.2 billion KRW discount budget
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The program targets travel agencies and foreign corporations with platforms selling FIT products to foreigners, with a total budget of 1.2 billion KRW. Applications are accepted via email from the announcement date until August 3, 2026, at 16:00.
3-second summary
- Support Budget: 1,200,000,000 KRW (Shared first-come-first-served basis per company)
- Eligibility: Travel agencies and foreign legal entities with platforms selling FIT products for foreigners
- Required Features: Sales of KTX/Airport Railroad/Korail Pass and support for English/Japanese/Chinese services
- Operation Period: Continuous operation from August 2026 launch through December 31, 2026
Eligibility checklist
- Companies registered as general travel businesses or domestic/international travel businesses under the Tourism Promotion Act
- Foreign legal entities legally established and registered under overseas laws engaging in online travel businesses, capable of signing agreements, settling payments, handling taxes, and fulfilling legal responsibilities in Korea
- Platforms equipped with KTX ticket reservation, payment, and issuance functions
- Platforms capable of selling Airport Railroad and Korail Pass products
- Vendors capable of selling K-Tour Pass products on their platform, opening it by August 2026 upon request, and maintaining operations until December 31, 2026
- Service platforms targeting foreigners offering English, Japanese, and Chinese services
- Operation of multilingual customer centers supporting English, Japanese, and Chinese
- Vendors capable of analyzing and providing data such as foreigner purchase records, sales trends, and user feedback
Schedule & how to apply
- Application Deadline: From announcement date to August 3, 2026 (Mon) 16:00
- Submission Method: Email submission (ktotransportation@knto.or.kr)
Recommended for
- Recommended for global OTA platform operators equipped with KTX and Airport Railroad booking features
- Suitable for companies selling travel products for foreigners with English, Japanese, and Chinese customer support capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility requirements: Companies registered as general travel businesses or domestic/international travel businesses under the Tourism Promotion Act; Foreign legal entities legally established and registered under overseas laws engaging in online travel businesses, capable of signing agreements, settling payments, handling taxes, and fulfilling legal responsibilities in Korea; Platforms equipped with KTX ticket reservation, payment, and issuance functions; Platforms capable of selling Airport Railroad and Korail Pass products.
How do I apply?
Applications follow the official program notice, which is in Korean. See the source link for the method and receiving office; Beaconoi can prepare an English draft for your review.
Which organization runs this program?
This program is administered by Korea Tourism Organization.
Last updated · Source: Korea Tourism Organization — official notice
※ Program information is compiled from each institution’s public sources; actual eligibility, amounts and deadlines may change. Always verify against the official notice (in Korean) before applying.