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K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

K-Culture Magnet: Over One-Third of South Korea’s Foreign Tourists Are Under 30

SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – A recent analysis has revealed that more than one-third of the foreign tourists visiting South Korea last year were young individuals under the age of 30, a demographic surge attributed to the global popularity of K-pop, K-food, and K-beauty. The trend is not limited to Asian countries such as Japan, [...]

National Folk Museum Exhibit Showcases the Evolution of K-Culture

National Folk Museum Exhibit Showcases the Evolution of K-Culture

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In the early 20th century, American traveler and photographer Burton Holmes (1870-1958) visited Korea, later describing it as an “interesting place.” His travelogue vividly depicted the daily life of Koreans at that time, from porters weaving through crowded streets to people riding trams. Today, the National Folk Museum of Korea [...]