Korea’s tourism boom shatters records as foreign arrivals top 2 mil. again

“Korea’s tourism rebound is turning into something bigger. Fueled by the global spread of K-culture and surging demand from across Asia and beyond, the country drew more than 2 million foreign visitors in April, crossing that milestone for the second month in a row and setting a new record pace for inbound tourism. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday that 2.03 million foreign travelers visited Korea in April, up 19 percent from 1.71 million a year earlier. The figure follows March, when monthly inbound tourism surpassed 2 million for the first time. From January through April, Korea welcomed 6.77 million foreign visitors, a 21 percent increase from 5.58 million during the same period last year and the highest four-month total on record. Chinese travelers accounted for the largest share in April, with 574,283 arrivals, followed by Japanese visitors at 304,053. Tourist arrivals from Taiwan reached 192,854, while visitors from Hong Kong totaled 70,802. The ministry also reported continued growth from long-haul markets, including the Americas and Europe, which together ac

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