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Daytrip Korea

A local-curation travel platform that introduces Korea's places to travelers from around the world. I have served as CEO since January 2024, and was quoted in The New York Times on Korea's Google Maps decision.

Seokho Daniel Yoon in front of the Daytrip office
Daytrip Korea, Seoul

Recognition and pressApp Store App of the DayNo. 1 in Travel, App StoreGoogle Play Editor's PickThe New York Times

About

@daytripkorea

With 550,000 followers, Daytrip Korea goes beyond plain travel information and curates the stories of places, local and global, chosen with a careful eye.

It was selected as Apple's App of the Day, ranked No. 1 in Travel on the App Store, and named an Editor's Pick on Google Play. In February 2026 it was cited by The New York Times.

We work with a network of more than 200 creators, including architects, travel writers and photographers, and tell each place and brand as a journey.

The Daytrip app at No. 1 in the App Store travel chart
Daytrip · No. 1 in Travel on the App Store
550KInstagram followers (@daytripkorea)
200+Creators in the network
No. 1Travel, App Store
New York · SeoulEXQZ · Daytrip Korea

What I do at Daytrip Korea

CEO · 2024~
  • PlatformWidening local experiences by following what is new in travel, dining, cafes and culture.
  • Content curationFinding the hidden stories of local destinations and turning them into content for travelers in Korea and abroad.
  • Media and PRBuilding relationships with media in Korea and abroad, and speaking for the changes in Korea's travel market.
  • Business developmentExpanding the business through partnerships with tourism organizations, local governments and global platforms.

Daytrip Korea in the press

2025–2026 · 9 articles · Google Maps and inbound tourism
"Travel Is a Sensory Journey, Not Just Movement" — Daytrip CEO Seokho Yoon In-depth CEO interview on Daytrip Korea's vision for local curation and sensory travel.
VentureSquare
"32 Trillion Won Effect" — Google Maps Data, Industry on Edge (Full Video) SBS 8 O'Clock News interview on Google Maps data export and its impact on Korean tourism and IT.
SBS 8 News
Google Gains Korea's Precision Maps — 'Map Service War' Begins in Earnest Platform ecosystem analysis after Google Maps approval. Daytrip CEO Seokho Yoon quoted.
Digital Times
Handing Over Korea's Precision Maps — Platform Sovereignty at Risk Analysis of Google Maps export debate. Includes Daytrip CEO Seokho Yoon's view.
ZDNet Korea
"SMEs and Startups Need Data Interoperability to Unlock More Opportunities" Tourism startup seminar on payment, maps, and regulatory challenges. Seokho Yoon on panel.
ZDNet Korea
Google Maps Opens in Korea — Escaping 'Galapagos' to Join Global Standards Google Maps export decision and travel startup reactions. Includes Daytrip CEO's perspective.
Chosun Biz
"Ideas Abound, But Tourism Startups Held Back by a Triple Burden" Panel talk on startup global expansion. Daytrip CEO Seokho Yoon as expert panelist.
Edaily
"6.8M More Tourists" vs "Industry Collapse" — Google Maps Debate Intensifies K-startup global expansion strategy with Daytrip as a case study.
Edaily

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