Foreign visitors to Korea reach record high, surpass prepandemic levels

South Korea welcomed a total of 10.7 million international visitors from January through June, up 21.3 percent from 8.8 million during the same period last year, according to data released by the Korea Tourism Organization on Thursday. The figure exceeded the first-half total in 2019 by 26.9 percent, marking not only a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but continued growth beyond prepandemic levels. China remained the largest source of visitors with 3.21 million arrivals, followed by Jap

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many international visitors did Korea welcome in the first half of 2023?

Korea welcomed 10.7 million international visitors.

Which country contributed the most visitors to Korea?

China was the largest source with 3.21 million arrivals.

How does the visitor number compare to pre-pandemic levels?

The figure surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 26.9%.

What was the percentage increase in visitors compared to last year?

There was a 21.3% increase from 8.8 million last year.