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World : Foreign Arrivals In S. Korea Surpass 10 Million, On Track For New Annual High

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June 24, 2026

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SEOUL, June 24 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- South Korea has welcomed more than 10 million foreign visitors so far this year, raising the possibility that the country could set a new annual record, Yonhap News Agency reported.

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Korea Times News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Foreign arrivals in Korea surpass 10 mil., on course to new annual high

Foreign arrivals in Korea surpass 10 mil., on course to new annual high

The korea Herald News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Foreign arrivals in S. Korea surpass 10 million, on course to new annual high

South Korea has welcomed more than 10 million foreign visitors so far this year, a provisional tally by the tourism ministry showed Wednesday, suggesting the country may be headed for a new annual high. Foreign arrivals exceeded 10 million during the third weekend of this month, about a month earlier than last year, when the mark was reached in mid-July, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It is the first time the figure has been achieved within the first half of any year.

Malay Mail

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· Jul 8, 2026

Malaysia’s international arrivals rise 3.4pc to 17.5 million despite global challenges, says Tourism Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, July 8 — Malaysia recorded 17.5 million international visitor arrivals between January and May this yea...

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

Foreign tourist spending in Korea hits record US$911 million

Foreign tourist spending in Korea hits record US$911 million

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollar

The US has overtaken South Korea as the Philippines’ top source of foreign tourists this year, helped by diaspora travel and closer ties between the long-time allies, giving Manila a boost as it tries to close the gap with more popular destinations in Southeast Asia. Figures from the Philippines’ Department of Tourism (DOT) showed that between January and May, 531,859 visitors came from the US, while 501,789 were from South Korea – comprising 19.4 per cent and 18.3 per cent of the total tourism...

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 1, 2026

(2nd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit US$100 bln for 1st time in June

SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports hit a fresh high by surp...

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Related coverage for "World : Foreign Arrivals In S. Korea Surpass 10 Million, On Track For New Annual High": Korea Times News — Foreign arrivals in Korea surpass 10 mil., on course to new annual high. The korea Herald News — Foreign arrivals in S. Korea surpass 10 million, on course to new annual high. Malay Mail — Malaysia’s international arrivals rise 3.4pc to 17.5 million despite global challenges, says Tourism Malaysia. UrduPoint — Foreign tourist spending in Korea hits record US$911 million. South China Morning Post — US tops Philippine tourism market, propelled by strong ties, even stronger dollar. Yonhap News Agency — (2nd LD) S. Korea's monthly exports hit US$100 bln for 1st time in June