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South Korea tourism hits an 18-year high with a $596.6 million surplus as K-pop, K-dramas, beauty and food drive visitor spending.

South Korea welcomes 10.7 million international visitors in H1 2026 as China, Japan and other Asian markets drive record tourism growth

South Korea introduces stricter tourism rules targeting overcharging, unfair pricing and poor service to improve visitor protection and travel confidence

South Korea attracts 10.71 million international travellers in H1 2026 as record tourist spending and regional airport growth boost tourism

South Korea records its strongest first-half international tourism performance in 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic visitor levels with record overseas arrivals

South Korea and Japan are attracting more Australian travellers with affordable dual-country holidays, visa benefits, seamless flights and diverse travel experiences

South Korea’s overseas travel spending debate puts Seoul, Busan and Jeju under focus as governance discussions intersect with tourism image and visitor confidence.

Japan, India, China, Thailand, Tunisia and more countries gain new UNESCO World Heritage Sites, boosting heritage tourism, pilgrimage and cultural travel in 2026

South Korea extends its K-ETA waiver through December 31, 2026, for 67 visa-free nations, simplifying travel to Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island

South Korea welcomes 10.7 million international visitors in the first half of 2026, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as tourism enters a new era of global growth.

South Korea Tourism Hits 18-Year High as K-Wave Turns Culture Into Big Travel Boom

South Korea Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Tourism With 10.7 Million Visitors Fueled by China, Japan and Regional Travel, Could This Be the Nation’s Biggest Tourism Comeback Yet?

South Korea Tightens Tourism Rules With Tougher Penalties for Hotels, Hanok Stays and Taxis to Protect Travellers, But Will These New Measures Make the Country Asia’s Most Trusted Travel Destination?

South Korea Surpasses Ten Million International Travellers in Just Six Months as Record Tourist Spending and Regional Airport Growth Transform Asia’s Tourism Landscape, But Is This the Country’s Greatest Travel Success Yet?

South Korea Now Emerges as One of Asia’s Fastest-Growing Tourism Destinations After Record Overseas Arrivals, Expanding Air Connectivity and the Global Rise of K-Culture Inspire Millions of Travellers

South Korea and Japan Inspire a New Wave of Australian Travel as Affordable Multi-Destination Holidays, Stronger Currency Value and Easier Travel Make Asia More Accessible Than Ever

South Korea’s Seoul Faces Fresh New Scrutiny Over High-Cost Overseas Trips as Tourism Image, Public Trust and Global Reputation Collide: Will Visitor Confidence Remain Unshaken?

Japan, India, China, Thailand and More Countries Celebrate Seventeen New UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Could These Extraordinary Cultural Treasures Inspire the World’s Next Great Heritage Travel Boom?

A Warm Welcome Without Borders: How South Korea, Seoul, and Jeju Island Are Opening Their Hearts to Global Travelers Through 2026

United States, China and Other Global Markets Drive South Korea to a Record 10.7 Million International Visitors in 2026 as Tourism Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels: Is the Country Entering Its Strongest Travel Era Yet?