SEOUL, June 17 (AJU PRESS) – In a bid to attract more tourists and boost revenue, the government Monday announced a series of plans to simplify entry procedures and enhance travel conveniences for foreign travelers.
Korea’s tourism industry was severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, with the number of foreign visitors plummeting from 17.5 million in 2019 to 970,000 in 2021. Thanks to the increasing popularity of K-pop and Korean dramas in the global market, tourism is slightly recovering, attracting about 11 million foreign visitors last year.
However, tourism revenues dropped from $20.7 billion in 2019 to…