“둘이 가도 몇백 깨져”…역대급 해외 여행비에 비상 [경제콘서트] / KBS 2026.07.09.

Here is the August calendar. Since the substitute holiday on the 17th falls on a Monday, you can take up to five days off by using annual leave before and after. When such a golden holiday period arises, the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, travel. [Yoon Sae-mi / Gangdong-gu, Seoul / KBS News / October last year: "Since I’m always overwhelmed by daily life and busy in Seoul, I think the best part was enjoying the relaxed atmosphere."] With the summer vacation season approaching, many people are planning overseas trips. [Jeong Sang-hyeon / Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do / KBS News / Last May: "It feels like prices are almost doubling? The cost, including airfare, is my biggest concern, so I get the feeling that traveling won't be easy for the time being..."] Thoughts are growing as people prepare for their trips. This is because the financial burden is increasing as airfares, accommodation costs, and even entrance fees for tourist attractions have been rising one after another recently. The first thing people feel the impact of is airfare. Last month, international airfares surged by more than 28% compared to a year ago, and overseas group tour costs also skyrocketed by over 24%. The burden has increased further due to the added pressure of high exchange rates. The average dollar-won exchange rate in the second quarter was 1,501.64 won, surpassing the quarterly average of 1,500 won for the first time since the first quarter of 1998, during the Asian financial crisis. When the exchange rate rises, the equivalent value of the dollar increases, meaning travelers must spend more on local accommodation, food, and shopping, separate from airfare prices. Ultimately, with rising airfares compounded by the rising exchange rate, the perceived cost burden for travelers is bound to increase. [Park Jung-hwan / Traveler / KBS News / Last March: "I was planning a trip to Tokyo. I looked into it, but because gas prices have risen so much, it just became too expensive, so I decided not to go."] In fact, a survey showed that nearly half of the respondents said the cost of this summer's vacation was burdensome. Rising accommodation rates, rising airfares, and the increase in the dollar-won exchange rate were cited as reasons. As a result, an increasing number of people are turning their attention to domestic travel, which is less affected by airfares and exchange rates. [Eom Soon-nyeo / Merchant at Yeongwol Traditional Market / KBS News / Last April: "(Usually) we only had customers on weekends, but during the holidays, like the one in early March, there were really a huge number of people."] However, domestic travel is not necessarily cheap. This month, the average accommodation rate in Sokcho, Gangwon Province, rose by more than 50,000 won compared to the previous month, and rates in Busan also increased by over 20,000 won. With the increased financial burden, this is a time when more meticulous planning is required. Since prices for airfares and accommodations vary significantly depending on the booking time, consumers planning a trip during the peak season need strategies to reduce the burden, such as spreading out their schedules and booking times. Composition: Kim Su-ran / Research: Park Ga-nam / Video Editing: Hwangbo Hyeon-pyeong ▣ View Original KBS Article : http://news.kbs.co.kr/news/view.do?nc... ▣ Send a Tip ◇ KakaoTalk : Search 'KBS제보' ◇ Phone : 02-781-1234 ◇ Website : https://goo.gl/4bWbkG ◇ Email : [email protected] Copyright ⓒ KBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use (including AI learning) are prohibited. #GoldenHoliday #August #Vacation #Calendar #Holiday #OverseasTravel #SubstituteHoliday #PublicHoliday #AnnualLeave #Travel