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- Leading country of origin
- Japan

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Foreign visitors in South Korea 2023, by nationality
- Leading purpose of visit
- Leisure and holiday activities

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Visitors in South Korea 2023, by purpose
- Leading reason to visit
- Shopping opportunities

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Main reason why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
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Overview
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- Premium Statistic Number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
- Premium Statistic Change in number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
- Premium Statistic Monthly number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2024
- Premium Statistic International visitor destinations in South Korea 2023, by region
- Premium Statistic Share of the GDP of the tourism sector in South Korea 2013-2028
- Premium Statistic Tourism balance South Korea 1995-2023
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Number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
Number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
Number of inbound visitors to South Korea from 2000 to 2024 (in millions)
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Change in number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
Change in number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2000-2024
Annual growth of visitor arrivals in South Korea from 2000 to 2024
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Monthly number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2024
Monthly number of visitor arrivals in South Korea 2024
Monthly number of inbound visitors to South Korea in 2024 (in millions)
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International visitor destinations in South Korea 2023, by region
International visitor destinations in South Korea 2023, by region
Provincial destination distribution for international visitors to South Korea in 2023, by region
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Share of the GDP of the tourism sector in South Korea 2013-2028
Share of the GDP of the tourism sector in South Korea 2013-2028
Share of the GDP of the tourism sector in South Korea from 2013 to 2028
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Tourism balance South Korea 1995-2023
Tourism balance South Korea 1995-2023
Tourism balance in South Korea in selected years from 1995 to 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
Tourism economics
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- Premium Statistic Absolute economic contribution of tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic Tourism receipts in South Korea 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic International tourism receipts in South Korea 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic International tourism receipts per capita in South Korea 2001-2029
- Premium Statistic Expenditure on international tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
- Premium Statistic Expenditure per capita on international tourism in South Korea 2001-2029
Tourism economics
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Absolute economic contribution of tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
Absolute economic contribution of tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
Absolute economic contribution of tourism in South Korea from 2014 to 2029 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Tourism receipts in South Korea 2013-2023
Tourism receipts in South Korea 2013-2023
Total tourism receipts in South Korea from 2013 to 2023 (in billion U.S. dollars)
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International tourism receipts in South Korea 2014-2029
International tourism receipts in South Korea 2014-2029
International tourism receipts in South Korea from 2014 to 2029 (in million U.S. dollars)
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International tourism receipts per capita in South Korea 2001-2029
International tourism receipts per capita in South Korea 2001-2029
International tourism receipts per capita in South Korea from 2001 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
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Expenditure on international tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
Expenditure on international tourism in South Korea 2014-2029
Expenditure on international tourism in South Korea from 2014 to 2029 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Expenditure per capita on international tourism in South Korea 2001-2029
Expenditure per capita on international tourism in South Korea 2001-2029
Expenditure per capita on international tourism in South Korea from 2001 to 2029 (in U.S. dollars)
Tourist spending
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- Premium Statistic Average expenditure per capita of tourists in South Korea 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic International visitor spending in South Korea 2023, by category
- Premium Statistic Distribution of tourist spending South Korea 2023, by item
- Premium Statistic Average travel expense of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
- Premium Statistic Average daily travel expense of tourists in groups to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Tourist spending
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Average expenditure per capita of tourists in South Korea 2013-2023
Average expenditure per capita of tourists in South Korea 2013-2023
Average expenditure per capita of tourists in South Korea from 2013 to 2023 (in U.S. dollars)
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International visitor spending in South Korea 2023, by category
International visitor spending in South Korea 2023, by category
Average spending of a foreign visitor in South Korea in 2023, by category (in U.S. dollars)
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Distribution of tourist spending South Korea 2023, by item
Distribution of tourist spending South Korea 2023, by item
Distribution of expenditure while traveling as a tourist in South Korea in 2023, by item
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Average travel expense of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average travel expense of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average travel expense per person of visitors to South Korea in 2023, by origin (in U.S. dollars)
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Average daily travel expense of tourists in groups to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average daily travel expense of tourists in groups to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average travel expense per person per day when traveling in groups to South Korea in 2023, by origin (in U.S. dollars)
Tourist demographics
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- Premium Statistic Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
- Premium Statistic Share of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
- Premium Statistic Origin countries of visitors to South Korea 2024, by total visitors
- Premium Statistic Foreign visitors in South Korea 2023, by nationality
- Premium Statistic Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by age group
- Premium Statistic Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by gender
- Premium Statistic Visitors in South Korea 2023, by purpose
Tourist demographics
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Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
Number of visitor arrivals to South Korea in 2024, by region of origin (in 1,000s)
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Share of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
Share of visitors to South Korea 2024, by origin
Distribution of visitor arrivals to South Korea in 2024, by region of origin
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Origin countries of visitors to South Korea 2024, by total visitors
Origin countries of visitors to South Korea 2024, by total visitors
Leading origin countries of visitor arrivals to South Korea in 2024, by number of visitors (in 1,000s)
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Foreign visitors in South Korea 2023, by nationality
Foreign visitors in South Korea 2023, by nationality
Distribution of international visitors in South Korea in 2023, by nationality
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Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by age group
Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by age group
Number of visitor arrivals to South Korea in 2024, by age group (in 1,000s)
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Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by gender
Number of visitors to South Korea 2024, by gender
Number of visitor arrivals to South Korea in 2024, by gender (in millions)
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Visitors in South Korea 2023, by purpose
Visitors in South Korea 2023, by purpose
Distribution of visitors in South Korea in 2023, by purpose
Tourist behavior
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- Premium Statistic Duration of visit South Korea 2023
- Premium Statistic Main reason why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
- Premium Statistic Reasons why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
- Premium Statistic Average length of stay of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
- Premium Statistic Overall satisfaction with trip in South Korea in 2023, by origin
- Premium Statistic Tourists intending to return to South Korea 2019-2023
Tourist behavior
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Duration of visit South Korea 2023
Duration of visit South Korea 2023
Duration of stay when visiting South Korea in 2023
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Main reason why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
Main reason why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
Main reason why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
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Reasons why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
Reasons why tourists chose to visit South Korea in 2023
Reasons why tourists chose to travel to South Korea in 2023
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Average length of stay of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average length of stay of tourists to South Korea in 2023, by origin
Average length of stay of visitors to South Korea in 2023, by origin (in days)
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Overall satisfaction with trip in South Korea in 2023, by origin
Overall satisfaction with trip in South Korea in 2023, by origin
Overall satisfaction with trip among visitors to South Korea in 2023, by origin
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Tourists intending to return to South Korea 2019-2023
Tourists intending to return to South Korea 2019-2023
Rate of tourists intending to return within three years among visitors to South Korea from 2019 to 2023
Accommodations
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- Premium Statistic Number of guests in tourist accommodations South Korea 2013-2023
- Premium Statistic Number of guests in accommodations South Korea 2023, by lodging type
- Premium Statistic Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by type
- Premium Statistic Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by province
- Premium Statistic Average stay in accommodations by short-term tourists South Korea 2023, by province
Accommodations
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Number of guests in tourist accommodations South Korea 2013-2023
Number of guests in tourist accommodations South Korea 2013-2023
Number of people using tourist accommodations in South Korea from 2013 to 2023 (in millions)
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Number of guests in accommodations South Korea 2023, by lodging type
Number of guests in accommodations South Korea 2023, by lodging type
Number of people using tourist accommodations in South Korea in 2023, by accommodation type (in millions)
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Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by type
Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by type
Average amount of nights spent in accommodations by short-term visitors in South Korea in 2023, by type of accommodation
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Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by province
Average stay in accommodations by short-term visitors South Korea 2023, by province
Average amount of nights spent in accommodations by short-term visitors in South Korea in 2023, by province
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Average stay in accommodations by short-term tourists South Korea 2023, by province
Average stay in accommodations by short-term tourists South Korea 2023, by province
Average amount of nights spent in accommodations by short-term tourists visiting for leisure in South Korea in 2023, by province
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