South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor has advised its employees to take vacation in the nation to boost domestic tourism, the company said Sunday.

“We have prepared diverse programs to support vacations for the employees of the group and partner companies, as well as clients,” the company’s spokesperson said in a statement, adding, “We hope the programs will boost domestic tourism and consumption.”


The automaker said it plans to run resorts nationwide for around 150,000 employees to use from August. The resorts will be run at six locations, including Ulsan, Asan and Jeonju, where its factories, maintenance centers and Namyang R&D Center are located.

Hyundai’s affiliate Kia Motors will also open four auto camping sites in Gapyeong, a tourist destination located in Gyeonggi Province.

Hyundai plans to provide diverse benefits, such as discounts on accommodations and tourism packages, including a Jejudo Island package, caravan camping package and at waterparks nationwide.

A number of cars will also be offered for the employees’ use. More than 450 units, including Kia’s new sedan K5, will be provided at the company’s test-drive centers nationwide, the automaker said.

By Shin Ji-hye (shinjh@heraldcorp.com)