Seoul Reports Record 1.61 Million Foreign Visitors in July

South Korea’s capital welcomed a record 1.61 million international tourists in July, marking a significant rebound in post-pandemic travel demand. The surge reflects strong recovery in East Asian tourism and increased flight connectivity.

27 Aug, 07:57 — 27 Aug, 15:32

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Seoul has set a new record for foreign visitors, indicating a strong rebound in international tourism. This surge in visitors and their spending is a positive sign for the city's economy, likely driven by post-pandemic recovery and targeted tourism promotion efforts.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual2d ago

Seoul resets tourism record with 1.61m foreign visitors in July

Seoul welcomed a record 1.61 million foreign tourists in July, while their spending rose sharply to 1.07 trillion won, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Thursday. Monthly spending by foreign visitors has now exceeded 1 trillion won for four consecutive months. The number of foreign tourists in July was up 20.8 percent from a year earlier and 5.2 percent from the previous month. Chinese tourists accounted for the largest share at 37.1 percent, followed by visitors from Japan at 15

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