Seoul draws 8.3M of Korea's record 10.7M foreign visitors in H1

Tourist arrivals to Korea surpassed 10.71 million in the first half of this year, an all-time high. Seoul alone accounted for 8.32 million — about 78 percent of the national total — underscoring the city's outsized role in the country's tourism boom. Spending on foreign credit cards topped 10 trillion won in the first half for the first time. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Seoul Metropolitan Government on Wednesday, nationwide arrivals from January to June rose

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many foreign visitors came to Korea in H1?

Korea welcomed 10.71 million foreign visitors in the first half of this year.

What percentage of visitors went to Seoul?

Seoul accounted for 8.32 million visitors, about 78% of the national total.

What was the spending on foreign credit cards?

Spending on foreign credit cards topped 10 trillion won for the first time.

Which organizations reported these statistics?

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Seoul Metropolitan Government reported these statistics.