Seoul is seeking startups to create more personalized tourism services for international visitors by combining temple food, temple stays, traditional medicine and AI. Applications open Tuesday and run through Sept. 9, with selected companies sharing about 100 million won in proof-of-concept funding, accelerator support and promotional help. The city wants startups to work with private organizations that hold local tourism resources and expertise. Eligible applicants must be individual or corporate businesses established within the past seven years.
Participants join a monk in a prayer gesture during a temple stay at Baekdam Temple in Inje, Gangwon Province, Aug. 9. Yonhap
Seoul is looking for startups that can turn centuries-old Korean experiences, from temple food and meditation to traditional medicine, into easier and more personalized journeys for international visitors.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said that applications will open Tuesday and run through Sept. 9 for startups proposing tourism services that combine traditional attractions with artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies.
The selected companies will share about 100 million won ($72,300) in proof-of-concept funding, along with accelerator programs and promotional support through the city’s official channels.
