Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Number of foreign tourists breaks Q1 record with 4.76 million visitors

The number of foreign tourists to Korea reached 4.76 million from January through March, the highest figure for the first quarter of any year since the government began recording such data.

2026-04-16

Foreigners, locals are traveling beyond greater Seoul area, gov't data shows

Traveling in Korea doesn’t equal traveling in Seoul anymore, according to the latest data revealed by the government.

2026-04-14

Jeju Island seeks to diversify tourism markets by targeting Mongolia, Latin America

Jeju is accelerating efforts to diversify its overseas tourism market away from its heavy reliance on China with the aim of reducing its dependence on Chinese visitors while targeting new markets such as Mongolia and Latin America.

2026-04-14

Dinner and a show? Goyang to release program to boost concertgoer spending.

Goyang has firmly established itself as a concert hub, with hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to the Gyeonggi city over the years to see pop powerhouses in the flesh. Now, the city wants them to stay — and spend.

2026-03-30

Foreign visitors surge in major areas in Seoul on BTS concert day: Data

Major commercial districts in Seoul saw a sharp rise in foreign visitors on the day of BTS's concert in the capital earlier this month, with Seongsu-dong emerging as a new shopping hub, industry data showed Sunday.

2026-03-29

Gov't offers 100% cashback on selected domestic trips for 'Spring Travel Month' campaign

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is launching the "Spring Travel Month" campaign to promote domestic tourism, offering a range of travel perks during April and May including transportation discounts of up to 100 percent.

2026-03-18

President Lee leans into tourism with Hotel Shilla CEO, seeks 30 million before 2030

Hotel Shilla CEO Lee Boo-jin pledged to work with businesses and the government to tackle inconveniences for travelers across all regions at a Blue House national tourism strategy meeting led by the president Wednesday.

2026-02-25

Korea unveils measures to root out price gouging targeting tourists

The government unveiled Wednesday a series of measures aimed at rooting out overcharging and price gouging practices across the hospitality and tourism sectors, in an effort to strengthen Korea's tourism industry.

2026-02-25

Foreign shoppers emerge as key growth engine for Korean department stores

Foreign shoppers are emerging as a key growth engine for Korea’s department stores, helping major retailers counter sluggish domestic consumption.

2026-02-23

Success of 'The King's Warden' leads to renewed interest in Cheongnyeongpo, King Danjong festival

The number of visitors to Cheongnyeongpo in Yeongwol, Gangwon, has surged more than fivefold following the box office success of the film “The King’s Warden,” which is set against the backdrop of this historic site.

2026-02-19