Seoul drew a record 1.61 million foreign tourists in July, as overseas visitor spending rose much faster than arrivals. The July total was up 20.8 percent from a year earlier and 5.2 percent from June, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government. Foreign visitors spent more than 1.07 trillion won by credit card in July, while spending in the first seven months reached 6.688 trillion won. The city plans to expand medical and wellness tourism, dining, beauty offerings and nighttime tourism under its 3-3-7-7 vision.
Foreign tourists explore the sights and energy of Gwanghwamun in Seoul, Aug. 17. Yonhap
Seoul drew a record 1.61 million foreign tourists in July, as the city’s tourism boom gathered pace and spending by overseas visitors surged far faster than arrivals.
The July total was 20.8 percent higher than a year earlier and 5.2 percent higher than in June, marking the highest monthly figure on record, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Foreign tourists spent more than 1.07 trillion won ($773 million) via credit card in July, a 69.7 percent increase from the same month a year earlier.
