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Tourists can now visit the The Republic of Fairytales in South Korea


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Nine Korean provinces and a micronation are teaming up to promote regional tourism through a shared currency, travel programs, and unique attempt to bring childlike fun to the industry.

A group of nine provincial governments and a private “micronation” created a regional tourism network this week to promote diverse travel programs in different provinces in Korea.

Dadaepo beach, Busan, Korea(One, Two, Three)

The consortium is called The United Nations of Imagination. Photo by Byoungjin Kim.

Nine mayors of provincial governments and the CEO of the Republic of Naminara, a privately owned island in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, launched the travel consortium The United Nations of Imagination to promote regional tourism.

“The 10 regions will share a common passport, currency, language and promote travel programs and local products together and become leading travel destinations,” said Kang.

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