Experience the Best of South Korea - Right in the Heart of Sydney! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant energy, flavours, and culture of South Korea. The Discover Korea Festival is coming to Sydney for a spectacular, one-day-only consumer event designed to inspire your next great holiday. Whether you are a seasoned traveller, a foodie, a K-beauty lover, a K-Pop and K-Drama fan, or just curious about what makes Korea so magical, there is something here for everyone. Come along, get inspired, and discover why South Korea should be at the top of your travel bucket list! 📅 The Details - When: Saturday, 15 August 2026 - Time: 10am - 8pm - Where: Cargo Hall, Ground floor at the Overseas Passenger terminal, Circular Quay, Sydney [ map ] - Cost: FREE entry! What’s On & What You Can Do ✈️ Plan Your Next Adventure with Expert Tour Partners Ready to book your trip? Meet with leading travel experts on-site to explore incredible itineraries, hidden gems, and exclusive travel deals. Chat directly with team members from Inside Asia , MW Tours , Min Tour & Travel , My Cruises Touring Collection and G Adventures to find your perfect Korean getaway. 🛫 Meet the Airlines Discover how easy it is to fly to South Korea! Speak with representatives from premier national carriers, including Korean Air and Asiana Airlines , to find the best routes, premium inflight experiences, and travel options for your upcoming journey. 🎨 Hands-On Cultural Experiences & Crafting Get creative and connect with Korean culture! Try on trending Korean school uniforms with Gamsung Gyobok , explore cultural programs with the Korean Cultural Centre and Korean Education Centre , learn about K-content from KOCCA , or participate in interactive workshops to make your own unique Korean crafts. 💄 Live K-Beauty Masterclass & Trends Step up your beauty game! We are hosting a live personal colour analysis demonstration on the main stage, showing you exactly how to find and match your perfect seasonal shades. Plus, explore the latest skincare and cosmetic trends with our exclusive K-beauty partner, La Cosmetique . 🍜 Delicious K-Food & Tastings Taste your way through Korea! From crowd-favourite flavours to iconic snacks, your tastebuds are in for a treat. Don't miss out on interactive activations and delicious sampling from global favourite food brands like Nongshim . 🎤 Non-Stop Stage Entertainment The main stage will be buzzing all day long with a packed schedule of live cultural performances, inspiring travel talks, and interactive crowd competitions where you can win fantastic prizes! Featured Partners & Exhibitors We are proud to collaborate with incredible brands to bring this festival to life: - Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines -Travel & Tour Partners: Inside Asia, MW Tours, Min Tour & Travel, My Cruises Touring Collection, G Adventures -K-Beauty & Food Partners: La Cosmetique, Nongshim -Cultural & Government Exhibitors: Gamsung Gyobok, Korean Cultural Centre, Korean Education Centre, KOCCA Australia Business Centre, KOTRA, Jeollanam-do & Gwangju, Governors Association of Korea - ...plus more traditional stands to explore! Don't miss out on Sydney's premier celebration of Korean culture and travel. Grab your friends and join us at Circular Quay for an unforgettable Saturday.

Media Release: 2 June 2026 Asiana Airlines Launches Daily Night Flights from Sydney to Seoul to Meet Soaring Travel Demand SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Asiana Airlines, in partnership with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Sydney office, has officially announced a major schedule change for its direct Sydney to Seoul (Incheon) route. From June 8th to October 24th, 2026 , Asiana Airlines (Flight No. OZ602) will transition to an evening departure from Sydney, landing passengers in Korea the following morning. This strategic shift introduces a highly competitive schedule to the market. While other direct flights on this route depart Sydney in the morning and arrive in Seoul late at night, Asiana’s new daily night flights allow travelers to maximize their time. Passengers will depart Sydney at 9:00 PM and touch down at Incheon Airport at 6:30 AM the following day, giving them the complete freedom to start exploring Korea the very morning they arrive. To accommodate the beginning of Australian Daylight Saving Time (AEDT), the schedule will slightly adjust from October 4th to October 24th, 2026 , with flights departing Sydney at 9:45 PM and still arriving in Incheon at 6:30 AM the next morning. Beyond saving precious holiday hours on the ground, the late-night departure opens up seamless, same-day domestic connections for interstate Australian travelers. It also allows an optimised transit option for travellers across the pond in New Zealand, eliminating the previous need for an overnight stopover in Sydney before heading north. For those looking to venture further, the early morning arrival in Seoul also unlocks immediate, same-day connecting flights to over 60 global destinations across Asiana Airlines’ extensive international network. The launch comes at a time when global demand for South Korea is reaching unprecedented heights. Propelled by the unstoppable global phenomenon of Hallyu (the Korean Wave), K-beauty, and culinary tourism, South Korea has broken its own travel records, welcoming over two million international visitors per month for the last two consecutive months. "Up until now, standard morning flight schedules meant losing a full day of vacation to transit," says Mr Jingu Jung, Regional Director at Asiana Airlines. "Asiana’s new daily night flights are a definite win for Aussie and Kiwi holidaymakers, meaning a more efficient schedule that maximises time on the ground and unlocks effortless network connectivity through our Incheon hub." "Korea is absolutely booming on the global stage right now, and we are seeing historic, record-breaking crowds wanting to experience the country's culture, food, and energy," says Mr Hyeongjoon Kim, Director at the Korea Tourism Organization Sydney. "This new overnight schedule allows travellers to step off the plane first thing in the morning and dive straight into their Korean adventure without missing a single moment of holiday time." With the peak travel season fast approaching and global visitor numbers continuing to climb, KTO and Asiana Airlines are encouraging Australian travellers to lock in their itineraries early to avoid missing out - whether they are planning a getaway during the Australian winter (Korea’s vibrant summer) or looking ahead to the Australian spring (Korea’s spectacular autumn peak). For flight bookings and full schedule details, visit the Asiana Airlines Website . For travel inspiration and trip planning, head to KTO’s Website or follow @koreatourismanz on Instagram. Asiana Airlines - Sydney to Incheon Flight Schedule Route (Flight No.) Frequency Applicable Date Flight Schedule Notes SYD-ICN (OZ602) ICN-SYD (OZ601) Daily Flights 8 Jun ‘26 ~ 3 Oct ‘26 SYD 21:00 ~ 06:30+1 ICN AEST ICN 08:00 ~ 19:25 SYD (Standard Time) 4 Oct ‘26 ~ 24 Oct ‘26 SYD 21:45 ~ 06:30+1 ICN AEDT ICN 07:40 ~ 20:05 SYD (Daylight Saving) -END- For media inquiries, please contact [email protected] .