40 million tourists, new multipurpose domes among Culture Ministry's new goals

South Korea's Culture Ministry set an ambitious new target for inbound tourism in a presidential briefing Wednesday, and confirmed it is moving on a long-discussed domed arena for K-pop concerts and sports. The ministry now expects to reach its previous target of 30 million annual visitors a year earlier than its 2029 deadline, and set a new long-term target of 40 million. It expects 23 million visitors this year after arrivals rose 21 percent in the first half of 2026. The ministry's broader se

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new tourism target set by South Korea's Culture Ministry?

The new target is 40 million annual visitors.

When does the Culture Ministry expect to reach 30 million visitors?

They expect to reach 30 million visitors a year earlier than the 2029 deadline.

What new infrastructure is being developed for tourism?

A new multipurpose dome for K-pop concerts and sports is being developed.

How many visitors does the ministry expect this year?

The ministry expects 23 million visitors this year.