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October 29, 2026

Korea Pushes Tourism Beyond Seoul as Visitor Numbers Soar

South Korea's Culture Minister says the country is on track to hit 30 million foreign visitors, but over 80% are clustering in Seoul, which risks saturation. The ministry sees this as an opportunity to develop regional attractions and spread tourism revenue beyond the capital. Each visitor spends about 2 million won, so growing numbers in other areas could significantly boost local economies.
Why It Matters
If you're planning to visit Korea or already live here, this affects where you might travel, how crowded major sites get, and which regions are developing new attractions and infrastructure for tourists.
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