First Asian Language at the Colosseum: Korean Audio Guide Now Available

The Colosseum, Rome’s iconic landmark, has introduced a Korean audio guide service.

According to Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Colosseum has added Korean to its official guide app starting this month, following agreements with local authorities. Korean is the first Asian language included, joining Italian, English, Spanish, and Ukrainian as the fifth supported language. With over 12 million annual visitors, this service is expected to significantly improve accessibility for Korean tourists.

The system automatically plays explanations when visitors approach relics, allowing them to better understand the history, structure, and features of Rome and the Colosseum. The change reflects the global shift from rented audio devices to app-based solutions.

The app has been available for download since early September via the Korean accounts of Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store.