Jeju Tourism in 2026: Restaurant Vouchers, Green MICE and Nomad Stays

Jeju offers visitors a KRW 20,000 restaurant voucher until 31 December 2026 and has reopened Green MICE support for conference organisers. Learn more about the voucher conditions, the event subsidies, the proposed digital nomad stay and airport access

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Jeju Island in South Korea is expanding its tourism programmes for the end of 2026. According to Travel And Tour World, the Jeju Tourism Organisation (JTO) has launched a restaurant voucher campaign for visitors, opened an additional round of support for sustainable business events and is pursuing a regional arrangement for foreign remote workers.

The measures matter for holidaymakers planning a trip to Jeju before the end of the year, for conference organisers and for digital nomads looking for longer stays in Asia. Some claims circulating about Jeju, however, have not been officially confirmed, and travellers should know which ones.

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How does the Jeju restaurant voucher campaign work?

The Jeju Value-for-Money Restaurant Travel Certification Campaign rewards visitors for eating at participating local establishments. It is open to both international and domestic travellers who meet its conditions.

To receive the reward, an eligible visitor needs to:

• visit two restaurants taking part in the campaign;
• post two reviews on social media;
• submit verification of those two reviews.

After that, the visitor can receive a voucher worth KRW 20,000. The campaign is listed as running until 31 December 2026, subject to its applicable conditions.

The JTO designed the scheme to draw travellers away from the areas around their hotels and the main sights and towards local eateries. Jeju cuisine is built around regional seafood, traditional Korean dishes and locally sourced ingredients.

What support does Jeju offer conference organisers under Green MICE?

Jeju is continuing its push to attract meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) through its Green MICE programme. On 28 October 2026, the Jeju Tourism Organisation announced an additional recruitment round for the Green MICE incentive support scheme.

Who can apply

The Green MICE scheme is aimed at domestic and international organisers of events held in Jeju with at least 100 participants on site.

What the support covers

Eligible organisers can receive support for introducing sustainable practices at their events, including:

• electronic documentation and digital signatures;
• drinking-water stations;
• reusable tumblers;
• environmentally responsible exhibition booths;
• the purchase of fair-trade products.

The programme also encourages organisers to buy sustainable event materials and services from local businesses. For international business travellers, this links conference attendance with the island's hotels, restaurants and other tourism services.

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Can digital nomads stay longer in Jeju?

Jeju is seeking policy changes to keep international remote workers on the island for longer. A proposal for a regional digital nomad arrangement received support through South Korea's visa and residence policy consultation process.

Under the proposal, eligible foreign nationals who enter Jeju under visa-free arrangements could apply for an extended stay to work remotely. The extension would depend on meeting income requirements and on obtaining a recommendation from the province.

The arrangement is not yet in force: further discussions and formal implementation steps are still needed. Travel And Tour World stresses that it should not be confused with an automated visa-tracking platform already in operation, and the source gives no processing time for any such application. The national scheme that already exists is covered in our article on the digital nomad visa in South Korea and its income requirements.

If the workation model develops, it could connect accommodation providers, co-working spaces, restaurants and other local businesses with visitors planning longer stays.

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How do you get to Jeju by air?

Jeju International Airport is the main air gateway to the island. It connects Jeju with mainland South Korea, especially Seoul, so domestic flights are a key part of the island's tourism network.

Visitors from abroad can plan their journey through international connections and transfers at major South Korean airports.

Which airport claims are unconfirmed

According to Travel And Tour World, there has been no independently verified official announcement of two claims that have appeared in reports about Jeju:

• the activation of a new autonomous baggage transport network at the airport;
• a new five-times mileage reward arrangement for the Seoul–Jeju route.

Travellers should check announcements from their airline and the airport before making plans based on these claims.

What this means for travellers to Jeju

• Visitors in Jeju before 31 December 2026 can collect a KRW 20,000 voucher by eating at two participating restaurants and verifying two social media reviews.
• Organisers of events with 100 or more on-site participants can apply for Green MICE support in the additional round announced on 28 October 2026.
• Remote workers should not plan around the Jeju digital nomad extension yet, as it still needs formal implementation.
• Information on airport baggage systems and mileage bonuses should be verified directly with airlines and Jeju International Airport.

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