South Korea Sees Over 2 Million Foreign Tourist Arrivals in July

Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea exceeded 2 million in July, marking a 20 percent increase from the previous year and surpassing pre-pandemic levels.

25 Aug, 02:21 — 25 Aug, 02:32

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This surge in foreign tourism is a positive sign for South Korea's economy, particularly its hospitality and retail sectors, which were heavily impacted by the pandemic. The exceeding of pre-pandemic levels suggests a strong recovery and growing international interest in South Korea as a travel destination.

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Korea HeraldMostly Factual1h ago

Foreign tourist arrivals to S. Korea top 2 mln in July

Foreign tourist arrivals in South Korea surpassed 2 million in July, rising more than 20 percent from a year earlier and exceeding pre-pandemic levels, tourism data showed Tuesday. The number of foreign visitors reached 2.09 million last month, up 20.8 percent from 1.73 million a year earlier, according to figures released by the Korea Tourism Organization. The total represents 144.6 percent of the arrivals recorded in July 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic severely disrupted international t

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