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Foreign tourists increasingly flock to Seoul's markets, hiking spots

Foreign visitors are increasingly heading to Seoul’s traditional markets and hiking trails, with Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Mount Acha posting some of the biggest gains.

2026.7.22

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2026.7.20

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Korea welcomes 10 million overseas visitors a month earlier than last year as tourism spending hits record high

Inbound arrivals topped 10 million by mid-June, with Chinese and Japanese travelers leading growth and foreign card spending in May surpassing 2 trillion won for the first time.

2026.6.24

Crowded Olive Young store in central Seoul with shoppers browsing cosmetics and personal care products.

More foreign shoppers return for Olive Young sales, retailer says

Foreign shoppers making return trips to Korea for CJ Olive Young’s major sales have surged, boosting spending beyond Seoul and lifting global online traffic.

2026.6.22

Scams hitting foreigners skyrocket: Lawmaker

Foreign scam victims in Korea nearly quadrupled in two years, with K-pop fans increasingly targeted during tourism boom.

2026.6.21

Gov't launches summer bus discounts for foreign tourists traveling beyond Seoul to boost regional travel across Korea

Through July 14, inbound travelers booking express and intercity buses on Klook and GO Hanpass can get fare discounts and extra perks as the government promotes tourism outside the capital.

2026.6.15

A lit corner building at dusk with light trails from passing traffic and nearby high-rises.

Shinsegae flagship store's foreign spending nearly doubles in Q1

Foreign card spending at Shinsegae's main Seoul store rose 98 percent in the first quarter after renovations expanded its luxury brands and tourist services.

2026.6.11

$27 for a shopping bag? Costco Korea's totes become a 'must have' for foreign tourists.

Foreign visitors are snapping up Costco Korea’s reusable bags as souvenirs, driving online buzz and resale prices far above the 3,000-won retail cost.

2026.6.5

BC Card and Lordsystem's Trip.PASS Card for foreign tourists visiting Korea [BC CARD]

BC Card offering preloaded card, app payment for tourists

BC Card has partnered with mobile passport service provider Lordsystem to offer tourists a card payment option while in the country.

2024.3.19