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Leveraging long-term stays by foreigners to boost regional revitalization and global competitiveness
By Kim Woo-ram | September 1, 2025, 18:05:53
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“Right now, Korea has a prime opportunity to capture the digital nomad market. Thanks to the global attention from the Korean Wave, plus Korea’s strengths in safety, transport, and daily infrastructure, the country already offers world-class quality of life. If remote workers from abroad make Korea their base and stay long term, this becomes more than tourism — it becomes a way to attract top global talent and revive declining regions.”
“Making Korea a Digital Nomad Hub”
2025/09/01
News Prime (프라임경제)
Workation Program
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Promoting the Influx of Global Startups
Anticipating Busan’s Leap as a Workation City
Kim Yong-woo (left), CEO of the Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation, and Cho Jeong-hyun, CEO of Hoppers, pose for a commemorative photo after signing an MOU regarding the Busan-style Global Workation Operation Project at the BCCEI on the 28th. Photo courtesy of BCCEI.
The Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI) announced on the 29th that it has signed an MOU regarding the '2025 Busan-style Global Workation Operation Project' with Hoppers, a company specializing in global workations, and is embarking on full-scale business promotion.
This agreement, based on cooperation with Busan City, is a key strategy to elevate Busan into a global city by operating workation programs for foreign digital nomads. Participants will experience a variety of programs—including Korean language classes, local cultural experiences, and 'W-Day'—at co-working and co-living spaces in Busan. Exchanges with young local entrepreneurs in the Busan region will also be facilitated.
BCCEI X Hoppers: 2025 Global Workation MOU Signing Ceremony
2025/04/29
Seoul Economics (서울경제)
Partnership
he Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Tourism Organization announced on the 18th that they have selected 5 companies to participate in the '2025 Seoul Tourism Startup Cooperation Project.' Relevant officials from the 5 companies participating in the final audition are posing for a group photo. / Photo courtesy of Seoul Tourism Organization
The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Tourism Organization announced on the 18th that they have selected 5 companies to participate in the '2025 Seoul Tourism Startup Cooperation Project.'
This project is designed to support promising enterprises to strengthen the foundation of Seoul's tourism industry. Since its inception in 2016, a total of 96 tourism startups have been discovered and nurtured to date.
Seoul City-STO Select Hoppers for ‘2025 Seoul Tourism Startup Cooperation Project’
2025/04/18
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Business
Reporter Lim Yu-jeong
March 11, 2025. 9:01 AM
From left: Irie Shintaro (Chairman of the Japan Workation Association), Satoshi Nishimura (Mayor of Hyuga City), Choi Dae-young (Team Leader of Corporate Culture at Daesang Holdings), and Cho Jeong-hyun (CEO of Hoppers) pose for a commemorative photo at the Global Workation MOU Signing Ceremony held at Hyuga City Hall in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on the 7th. 
Daesang Group
Daesang GroupDaesang Group announced on the 11th that it has introduced a Korea-Japan linked 'Global Workation (Work+Vacation)' program
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This program involves Daesang Group employees, who work in Korea, experiencing the local work environment in Japan for a certain period.
Prior to this, Daesang Group signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on the 7th to operate the global workation program.
Hyuga City X Daesang Corp X Hoppers: Global Workation MOU Signing Ceremony
2025/03/11
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International Collab
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강동삼 기자 | 입력 2024-11-18
‘Jeju Workation with Global Digital Nomads (Hoppin; Jeju),’ hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and ICC Jeju, concluded successfully. Pictured are digital nomads resting at the workation accommodation ‘Reflow’ in Jeju City. Courtesy of Jeju Province
Digital nomads refer to people who work in professions that allow them to work from anywhere using digital devices such as mobile phones, laptops, and tablets. While some are corporate employees, many are freelancers. They often work remotely while traveling the world. It is estimated that there are about 35 million digital nomads worldwide, and their annual consumption is known to exceed 1,000 trillion KRW.
When a visa is attached to this concept, it refers to a special visa for those wishing to stay long-term while working remotely from abroad. Estonia was the first in the world to introduce such a digital nomad visa, and Korea has been operating a pilot program from January of this year until the end of the year.
Jeju Province Reviews “Extending Stay to 6 Months or More”… Pushing for Introduction of Digital Nomad Visa
2024/11/18
Seoul Newspaper (서울신문)
Workation Program
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기자명 현봉철 기자 | 입력 2024.11.14 15:11
Jeju Workation with Global Digital Nomads (Hoppin; Jeju),' hosted by Jeju Province and the International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju), has concluded successfully.
The event, held from last month on the 31st to the 7th of this month, was attended by 30 digital nomads from 14 countries, including the United States, France, and Australia.
Global Digital Nomad Jeju Workation a 'Success'
2024/11/15
Workation Program
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Reporter Ko Kyung-ho | 2024-11-14
Initiating Introduction of ‘Jeju-type Digital Nomad Visa’ Combining Visa-free Entry and Workation Visa
Global digital nomads participating in 'Jeju Workation with Global Digital Nomads' are working at a shared office in Jeju. [Courtesy of Jeju Province]
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has embarked on the introduction of a ‘Jeju-type Digital Nomad Visa,’ which combines the ‘visa-free’ entry system with the ‘workation visa.’
Jeju Accelerates Lowering Barriers for Foreign Workation... "Creating Jeju-type Visa”
2024/11/14
Maeil Business Newspaper (매일경제)
Workation Program
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Global digital nomads working in Jeju. ⓒHeadline Jeju
'Jeju Workation with Global Digital Nomads (Hoppin; Jeju),' hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju), has concluded successfully.
The event, held from October 31 to November 7, was attended by 30 digital nomads from 14 countries, including the United States, France, and Australia.
'Digital Nomad' is a compound word of 'digital' and 'nomad,' referring to people who work remotely, such as from home, without being bound to a specific location via the internet.
Global Digital Nomads Fell in Love with Jeju Workation
2024/11/14
Workation Program
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Jeju Workation Experience by nomads from 14 different countries; push for Jeju-type visa introduction
30 digital nomads from 14 countries experienced workation in Jeju from October 31 to November 7.
Jeju Workation with Global Digital Nomads (Hoppin; Jeju),' hosted by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the International Convention Center Jeju (ICC Jeju), has concluded successfully.
Global Digital Nomads Fully Immersed in Jeju Workation
2024/11/14
Workation Program
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This video covers the introduction of South Korea's "Workcation Visa" (Digital Nomad Visa), which began its pilot operation on January 1, 2024.
Key Highlights:
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Purpose: To allow foreign nationals to work remotely for companies abroad while staying in South Korea for an extended period.
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Duration: One year initially, renewable for up to one additional year (Total 2 years).
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Eligibility:
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Must be employed by a foreign company or be a freelancer abroad.
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Annual income must be twice the Korean GNI (approx. 85 million KRW or $65,000 USD).
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Must have medical insurance coverage of at least 100 million KRW.
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Benefits: Unlike tourist visas (90 days), this allows for long-term residency and the ability to bring a spouse and children.
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KOREA LAUNCHES DIGITAL NOMAD VISA
2024/11/01
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Participants enjoying a yacht experience during the 2nd week of the Busan Tourism Voucher program. Photo/BCCEI
[Metro Seoul] The Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI) announced that it has successfully concluded the 'Global Busan Workation with Hoppin' event, held from the 1st to the 29th of last month in collaboration with the global workation startup 'Hoppers.' A total of 81 overseas 'digital nomads' attended the event to experience Busan-style workation.
BCCEI collaborated with the global startup Hoppers to provide participants with co-working and co-living programs utilizing Busan's workation base centers and satellite centers. While handling their work, digital nomads enjoyed the city's charms by experiencing Busan's representative tourist attractions, such as paddleboarding and yachting in Gwangalli.
Additionally, through weekly networking programs like 'W-Day' and 'Fireside Chat' held during the event period, digital nomads from various countries and young entrepreneurs in Busan shared their experiences and discussed possibilities for business cooperation.
BCCEI & Hoppers Successfully Conclude Global Workation Program
2024/10/31
Metro Seoul (메트로신문)
Workation Program
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Busan Workation Base Center / Photo = BCCEI]
Hoppers, together with the Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI), is holding the ‘GLOBAL BUSAN WORKATION with Hoppin’ event from September 1st to 29th.
‘Global Busan Workation with Hoppin’ provides workspaces and accommodation for approximately 80 foreign digital nomads visiting Korea.
Hoppers Hosts Korea’s Largest Global Workation Event in Busan
2024/08/26
Workation Program
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The Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI) will host a workation event in Busan from the 1st to the 29th of next month in collaboration with the remote work startup 'Hoppers.'
About 80 'digital nomads,' who work while traveling around the world using IT devices, will participate in this event to experience various workation activities.
The BCCEI plans to provide participants with workspaces and accommodation, and arrange events where they can interact with local youth and startups.
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About 80 Overseas Digital Nomads to Experience ‘Workation’ in Busan
2024/08/22
KBS News
Workation Program
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Busan Workation is emerging as a center for global 'digital nomads' (people who work freely without spatial constraints using the internet and digital devices), not only domestically but also internationally.
The Busan Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (BCCEI) announced on the 21st that it will hold the ‘GLOBAL BUSAN WORKATION with Hoppin’ event in collaboration with the global workation startup ‘Hoppers’ from the 1st to the 29th of next month.
During this event, approximately 80 overseas digital nomads will visit Busan to explore new business opportunities through exchanges with local youth and startups, and to enjoy diverse workation experiences.
Overseas Digital Nomads Gather in Busan
2024/08/21
Busan Ilbo (부산일보)
Workation Program
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CNN has turned its attention to the 'Digital Nomad Visa,' a new type of work visa introduced this year as a potential solution to South Korea's population crisis caused by its low birth rate. This visa allows remote workers to stay for up to two years, enabling them to work remotely and vacation within Korea.
On the 22nd (local time), CNN stated, "South Korea’s digital nomad visa is about more than just travel," adding that "some experts believe it could be a viable way to increase the workforce in a country with an incredibly low birth rate." The South Korean Ministry of Justice has been piloting the so-called 'Digital Nomad' (Workcation) visa since January 1st of this year to attract high-income personnel from overseas companies who work remotely while traveling the world.
Employment or profit-making activities within Korea are restricted, and a separate work visa is required for local employment. The period of stay is one year from the date of entry and can be extended for up to two years.
CNN Pays Attention... Is This New Visa the Solution to Korea's Population Crisis?
2024/02/27
Chosun Ilbo (조선일보)
Policy
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Digital nomads refer to people who work freely while traveling the world using information technology (IT) devices. The digital nomad visa allows foreigners to stay in Korea for 1–2 years while maintaining their employment in their home countries. As environments allowing work from anywhere with just a digital device are created, the number of countries introducing this visa is increasing.
CNN reported on the 22nd (local time) that “some observers believe the digital nomad visa could be about more than just making travel easier,” adding that “it could be a way to increase the workforce in South Korea, which has recorded an extremely low birth rate.”
Seo Jung-ho, a professor at the George Washington University Institute for Korean Studies, argued in an interview with CNN that the digital nomad visa would serve as an opportunity for more foreigners to visit Korea.
Alternative to Korea’s ‘Population Decline Crisis’?… CNN Mentions ‘Foreign Digital Nomads’
2024/02/25
Seoul Shinmun (서울신문)
Policy
Reporter Chen Bi-fen
December 20, 2024. 21:43
NDC Minister Liu Chin-ching delivers a congratulatory speech at the ‘Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa Launch Ceremony,’ revealing that his first job was as a programmer. Photo provided by NDC.
류징칭 국발회 주임위원이 ‘대만 디지털 노마드 비자 출범식’에서 축사를 하며, 자신의 첫 직업이 프로그래머였음을 밝히고 있다. 사진=국발회 제공
As the COVID-19 pandemic drove the rise of remote work, a new category called "Digital Nomad" has emerged among workers worldwide who possess digital technical skills and high incomes. Today, this group has become a significant source of new talent for countries around the globe.
Hoppers Attends 2024 Taiwan Digital Nomad Visa Launch Ceremony
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