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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, [...]

Foreign Tourist Spending via KakaoPay in South Korea Surges to New Highs

Foreign Tourist Spending via KakaoPay in South Korea Surges to New Highs

SEOUL, Jan. 11 (Korea Bizwire) – KakaoPay, South Korea’s popular payment platform, has witnessed an astonishing 14-fold increase in transactions made by foreign tourists within a year. This surge is attributed to the rise in international visitors in the post-COVID era and the expansion of KakaoPay-affiliated merchants linked to foreign fintech (payment) services.  According to the [...]

Justice Ministry Extends Validity of Online Permit-free Entry for Tourists

Justice Ministry Extends Validity of Online Permit-free Entry for Tourists

SEOUL, June 30 (Korea Bizwire) — The Ministry of Justice said Thursday it will extend the validity period of the Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), the online travel permit system for foreign tourists. Currently set at two years, the validity period will be extended to three years, effective from Monday. However, teenagers and elderly individuals [...]

Exploring Gyeongju’s Timeless Splendor: Ancient Heritage Beckons Tourists in Record Numbers

Exploring Gyeongju’s Timeless Splendor: Ancient Heritage Beckons Tourists in Record Numbers

GYEONGJU, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongju, a region steeped in the richness of its ancient heritage, stands as a veritable trove of cultural relics. For close to a millennium, from its inception in 57 B.C. until the reign of Goryeo Dynasty founder Wang Geon in 935, Gyeongju served as the venerable capital of the [...]

Tourists Flock to K-Drama Filming Locations in Gangneung

Tourists Flock to K-Drama Filming Locations in Gangneung

SEOUL, April 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The ever-increasing popularity of Korean dramas has turned the coast city of Gangneung, Gangwon Province into a tourist hotspot. The Jumunjin district in Gangneung, the filming location of the 2016 drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” also known as “Goblin,” has once again gained popularity as the backdrop [...]

Number of Foreign Tourists to South Korea Triples

Number of Foreign Tourists to South Korea Triples

SEOUL, Aug. 1 (Korea Bizwire) – The number of foreign travelers to South Korea in June tripled compared to the previous year, thanks to more lenient quarantine restrictions. The Korea Tourism Organization reported that 227,713 foreigners visited South Korea in June, up by 195.6 percent from the previous year. Sorted by nationality, 55,444 tourists were [...]