PM calls for measures to boost K-tourism

“Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called Wednesday for the government to look for various ways to boost domestic tourism so it can work as a growth engine for the economy, after data showed the country's travel account balance posted a surplus in March for the first time in 11 years. Kim made the remark during an emergency economic headquarters meeting, citing reports that those going on domestic tours, rather than overseas trips, are on the rise at a time when the government is preparing to roll out a second round of cash aid later this month to help ease financial burdens arising from high oil prices. "Starting May 18, fuel price relief funds will be paid to 70 percent of the population. We should make sure there will be no problem in the course of people applying for and using it," Kim said "In this situation, in particular, there are reports that people are enjoying tours to local regions, rather than overseas trips," he said. "Our travel account balance recorded a surplus in March for the first time in 11 years and four months. We should study various measures to make K-tourism a growth

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