Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1
Key takeaways
Quick summary- 1Seoul alone accounted for 8.32 million — about 78 percent of the national total — underscoring the city's outsized role in the country's tourism boom.
- 2Tourist arrivals to Korea surpassed 10.71 million in the first half of this year, an all-time high.
- 3Spending on foreign credit ca
Tourist arrivals to Korea surpassed 10.71 million in the first half of this year, an all-time high. Seoul alone accounted for 8.32 million — about 78 percent of the national total — underscoring the city's outsized role in the country's tourism boom. Spending on foreign credit cards topped 10 trillion won in the first half for the first time. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday, nationwide arrivals from January to June rose
Hover or tap React to choose. Pick the same reaction again to remove it.
(Updates after load — yes, your readers are humans… mostly.)
Top reads this week
Last 7 days
Hongjoong of ATEEZ Drops Teaser for Solo Single “ENOuGH” with Bazzi
6d ago
On EVAN: What ‘Death of Me’ Reveals About This Artist
6d ago
K-pop makes its Rock in Rio debut with NEXZ, HWASA and Stray Kids
4d ago
Lee Hangyul to Make Official Solo Debut on October 14
4d ago
Watch: TWS Introduces Official “TWIMI” Characters With Profiles For Each Member
6d ago