Korea Nomad Gateway

One Program. Three Cities. Korea Beyond Seoul.

Ten days working, living and exploring across Korea — coworking, accommodation, local experiences and a curated international community, all arranged for you.

September 6–15, 2026 | Incheon · Busan · Jeju

for 20 remote workers and founders from around the world

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Program Overview}$

When: September 6 – 15, 2026 10 days across three cities. One continuous program.

Where: Incheon → Busan → Jeju, South Korea

Who: International remote workers, freelancers and founders (non-Korean passport holders only — proof of remote work required)

Program Fee: $648 (approx ₩940,000) · Early bird $519 until 14 August

Application: Review-based. Apply early — 20 places only.

9 nights of accommodation across Songdo, Nampo and Hamdeok

Coworking in every city — Stage9, Busan Workation Center, Island Work Lab

Local experiences — walking tours, workshops, tastings, cultural sessions

Community and networking — meetups, orientations, W-Day networking night

Intercity travel — train to Busan included, local transport covered

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{The Journey}$

Incheon (September 6–9)

Korea's gateway city. Work from Songdo, then explore the old port and Chinatown. Start in Songdo for focused work days, then head to Incheon's historic port district and Chinatown for an easy first taste of Korea.

Busan (September 9–12)

Korea's coastal second city — old-town Busan, Yeongdo's creative scene, and nights on Gwangalli beach. We base in Nampo, cowork at the Workation Center, and spend a day on Yeongdo with local makers and roasters.

Jeju (September 12–15)

Volcanic island pace in Hamdeok — beach mornings, cowork by the water, and one full island day. Stay on Jeju's north-east coast: swim before work, then head out for a curated island tour (tea fields, forest, and haenyeo villages).

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Your 10 Days}$

Three cities, three home bases, one group. Mornings and middays are mostly yours to work — tours, sessions and dinners are built around them.

This is the plan as it stands; timings and some activities may change depending on weather, local partners and how the group is going. This is a workation, not a tour. Deep work time is protected on most days, and evening events are optional — you are never obliged to attend everything.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Stay and Work}$

Incheon

Stay: Residence Apartment

Work: Coworking Space & Cafes

Busan

Stay: Residence Apartment

Work: Coworking Space

Jeju

Stay: Hotel

Work: Coworking Space

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Who Is This For}$

This program is for you if you

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You work remotely and want to experience Korea beyond Seoul

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You do your best work when there is a group to show up with, a desk to sit at, and people to eat dinner with afterward

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You are curious about Korea as a longer-term base and want to test it before committing

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You want to meet other remote workers, founders and freelancers from around the world

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You are open to local connections — meeting the people, spaces and communities that make each city what it is, not just the sights

Eligibility

Korea Nomad Gateway is publicly funded to bring international remote workers to Korea, so a few things need to be true:

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You hold a non-Korean passport

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You work remotely — employed, freelance, or running your own business

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Full-time students are not eligible. If you study part-time and also work professionally, please share in your applicatio

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Pricing}$

Standard Ticket $1,290 $670 (₩940,000)

Early Bird → $540 (₩750,000) 20% off if you book by 14 August.

Room Share Ticket $943 $407 (₩570,000)

Early Bird → $326 (₩460,000) 20% off if you book by 14 August.

Cancellations before 14 August receive a 50% refund. No refunds from 15 August onward. → Read full Terms & Conditions.
The participation fee is for the full ten days. Check below for what is included.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{What's Included}$

Accommodation Nine nights of coliving in Songdo, Nampo and Hamdeok. Booked, paid, ready.

Coworking Free access to premium coworking space with high-speed Wi-Fi and a comfortable workspace

Local Experiences Tours, tastings, hikes and culture sessions led by locals.

Community & Networking Orientations, meetups and networking nights with community members and locals.

Transportation from Incheon to Busan Train from Incheon to Busan on 9 September. We are moving toegher.

Community Manager & Local Support English-speaking hosts and community managers in every city

Visa Support No visa application assistance or sponsorship provided

Insurance Travel and health insurance, which we require you to hold

Transportation to Korea International flights to and from Korea

Transportation from Busan to Jeju The Busan to Jeju flight on 12 September, which you book yourself — we tell you exactly which flight the group is on

Meals Meals besides welcome dinner and some networking events are self-funded

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Organizers}$

Hoppers connects remote professionals and digital nomads with Korea through community, coworking, coliving and destination programs. Hoppin is its coliving and workation brand, and Digital Nomads Korea is the community and media channel that brings participants together. Korea Nomad Gateway is designed and run by this team.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Hosted by}$

Korea Nomad Gateway is commissioned by the Centers for Creative Economy & Innovation in Incheon, Busan and Jeju, and supported by the metropolitan and provincial governments of all three cities. Through this program, they invite international digital nomads to foster a culture of remote work beyond Seoul, and build lasting networks between global professionals and local communities.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Application Process}$

$648 for the full ten days — or $519 if you book by 14 August. 20 spots only.

We will review your application and send you an email within 3 working days with a payment link.

Still deciding?

Questions about the route, the working setup, visas or pricing? Write to us and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right program for you.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{Important Information}$

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Korea Nomad Gateway is supported by the governments and innovation agencies of Incheon, Busan and Jeju. 

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The program runs entirely in English.

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Photos and videos will be taken during the program and may be used for promotional purposes by the organizers and host agencies.

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Capacity is limited to 20 participants. Places are allocated by application, not first-come.

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Content creators and videographers are welcome to reach out to collaborate.

$\color{white}\colorbox{#1B8A5A}{FAQ}$

Do I need a special visa for this program?

Can I join for just one city instead of all three?

Will I actually have time to work?

Who else will be there?

Can I join if I'm a student?

Which travel do I need to book myself?

Is the schedule fixed?

What is the cancellation policy?

Korea Nomad Gateway

One Program. Three Cities. Korea Beyond Seoul.

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