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Tourism in South Korea refers to the tourist industry in the Republic of Korea. Domestic tourism is quite popular, and expanding, among Koreans, but the country attracts relatively few international tourists.^{[citation needed]} Most non-Korean tourists come from China, Japan, Taiwan, or Hong Kong. The recent popularity of Korean popular culture in these countries has given international tourism a boost. Seoul is the principal tourist destination for non-Koreans. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x651, 164 KB) Beschreibung Exterior view on the Gyeongbox-gung palace in Seoul Originally uploaded to the French Wikipedia by Mammique, released under the terms of the GNU GPL. Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: South Korea... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1600x651, 164 KB) Beschreibung Exterior view on the Gyeongbox-gung palace in Seoul Originally uploaded to the French Wikipedia by Mammique, released under the terms of the GNU GPL. Licensing File links The following pages link to this file: South Korea... Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace) is a palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. ... A tourist boat travels the River Seine in Paris, France Tourism can be defined as the act of travel for the purpose of recreation, and the provision of services for this act. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... A dance contest was being held on the stage in front of migliore, Myeongdong, Seoul The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, but since the 1948 division of Korea, it has developed separately from North Koreas culture. ... Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ...

Popular tourist destinations outside of Seoul include Seorak-san national park, the historic city of Gyeongju, and semi-tropical Jeju Island. Travel to North Korea is not normally possible except with special permission, but in recent years organised group tours have taken South Koreans to Kŭmgang-san mountain in the North. Seorak-san is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon province in eastern South Korea. ... Gyeongju is a city (see Subdivisions of South Korea) and prominent tourist destination in eastern South Korea. ... Jeju is the smallest province of South Korea, situated on its largest island. ... Kŭmgang-san (Diamond Mountain) is the second-tallest mountain in North Korea, with a height of 1638 metres. ...

International and domestic tourism

The majority of the South Korean tourist industry is supported by domestic tourism. Thanks to the country's extensive network of trains and buses, most of the country lies within a day's round trip of any major city.

International tourists come primarily from nearby countries in Asia. Japan, Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan together account for roughly 75% of the total number of international tourists^{[citation needed]}. In addition, the Korean wave has brought increasing numbers of tourists from Southeast Asia. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...

International tourists typically enter the country through Incheon International Airport, near Seoul, which in 2006 was found to be the world's best airport.^[1] Some others enter through the country's other international ports and airports, particularly Busan. Incheon Airport - Entrance Incheon Airport - Departures Incheon International Airport (IIA) (IATA: ICN, ICAO: RKSI) (hangul: ì¸ì²œêµì œê³µí•; hanja: ä»å·åœ‹éš›ç©ºæ¸¯) is the largest airport in South Korea, and one of the largest in Asia. ... Busan Metropolitan City, also known as Pusan[1] is the largest port city in the Republic of Korea. ...

Governmental support

Through the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and its constituent Korea Tourism Organization, the South Korean government works actively to support tourism within South Korea. This is promoted so as to boost the local economy, reduce the drain of funds overseas, and to improve the country's international image. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of South Korea is a central government agency responsible in areas of tourism, culture, art, religion, and sports. ... The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is a statutory organization of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is commissioned to promote the countrys tourism industry. ...

Tourist attractions

South Korea's most famous historical tourist attractions include the ancient capitals of Seoul, Gyeongju and Buyeo. Most international tourists come to Seoul, to experience both the classical and modern aspects of Korean culture. Short name Statistics Location map Map of location of Seoul. ... Gyeongju is a city (see Subdivisions of South Korea) and prominent tourist destination in eastern South Korea. ... Buyeo can mean: An ancient kingdom in Manchuria, also called Puyŏ or Fuyu. ... The traditional culture of Korea is shared by South Korea and North Korea, but there are regional differences. ...

A number of natural landmarks are important tourist attractions. The biggest of these are the peaks of the Baekdudaegan, particularly Seorak-san and Jiri-san. In addition, the caves of Danyang and Samcheok, and beaches such as Haeundae and Mallipo are popular attractions. The Baekdudaegan is a mountain range which runs most of the length of the Korean Peninsula, from Baekdusan in the north to Jirisan in the south. ... Seorak-san is the highest mountain in the Taebaek mountain range in the Gangwon province in eastern South Korea. ... Jiri-san is a mountain in the south of South Korea. ... Danyang County (Danyang-gun) is a county in North Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Samcheok is a city in Gangwon Province, South Korea. ... A deserted Haeundae beach at dawn, February 2005 Haeundae-gu is a gu, or ward, in South Koreas second largest city, Busan. ...

Apart from Jeju, South Korea's many smaller islands also play an important role as tourist attractions. Excursion ferries are quite common along the south and west coasts, and also to Ulleung-do off the east coast. Political tourism to the disputed Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo islets) has grown in recent years. Ulleung-do is a Korean island in the Sea of Japan (East Sea). ... â€œDokdoâ€ redirects here. ...

Most local districts hold several annual festivals to bring in tourists from elsewhere in the country. Some famous examples include the Boryeong Mud Festival and the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival. Boryeong is a city in South Chungcheong Province, South Korea. ... Cheongdo County (Cheongdo-gun) is a county in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. ...

Travel abroad

Since the economic boom of the 1980s, South Korean tourism to other countries has grown steadily. The majority of travelers visit the neighboring countries of China and Japan, but many go further afield; Southeast Asia, Oceania, Europe and North America are all popular destinations.

Inter-Korean tourism

Since the late 1990s, limited numbers of tourists from South Korea have been permitted to visit certain sites in North Korea. The most prominent example is the famed mountain of Kumgang-san, near the DMZ. Kŭmgang-san (Diamond Mountain) is the second-tallest mountain in North Korea, with a height of 1638 metres. ... Map of the Korean DMZ. The DMZ is given in red, the demarcation line runs in the middle of the DMZ (black line). ...

Events

Occasional large events have played an important role in raising South Korea's profile for international tourists. These include the 2002 World Cup, which was jointly hosted by Korea and Japan, the 2005 APEC conference, and the 1993 Taejon Expo. (Redirected from 2002 World Cup) The 2002 Football World Cup was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. ... APEC may refer to: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Action Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour Advanced Placement European Civilization Atlantic Provinces Economic Council This article consisting of a 4-letter acronym or initialism is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Taejon Expo 93 was a three-month international exposition held between August 7, and November 7, 1993 in the central South Korean city of Daejeon (at the time spelled TaejÅn). The theme of the exposition was The Challenge of a New Road of Development, with various other sub-themes...

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See also

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is a statutory organization of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and is commissioned to promote the countrys tourism industry. ... The traditional culture of Korea is shared by South Korea and North Korea, but there are regional differences. ... A dance contest was being held on the stage in front of migliore, Myeongdong, Seoul The contemporary culture of South Korea developed from the traditional culture of Korea, but since the 1948 division of Korea, it has developed separately from North Koreas culture. ... Tourism in Gyeongju is a major industry and defining feature of Gyeongju, South Korea. ... This is a list of Wikipedia articles on Korea-related people, places, things, and concepts. ...

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