- Seoul welcomed over 900,000 international tourists in Jan. 2025, surpassing the previous record of 880,000 visitors from the same period in 2019
- Mayor Oh attributes the increase to initiatives like the “Safe Seoul” message and Winter Festa, which provided abundant attractions
- Seoul aims to establish itself as a “Safe and Exciting Tourism City” under its “3․3․7․7 Tourism Era” vision for next year
Contrary to concerns that recent political and social issues in Korea might negatively impact the tourism sector, the industry is showing signs of growth. The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that approximately 900,000 international tourists visited Seoul in Jan. 2025, reaching…
