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News South Korea » Tourism: BTS comeback helps drive record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea in March

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/bts-comeback-helps-drive-record-206-million-tourists-to-south-korea-in-march/ar-AA2138hZ
Published on: Thursday 16 April 2026

The "BTS effect" is real. South Korea saw record tourism and spending as the group returned to the global stage.

News South Korea » Tourism: How South Korea has become the new face of beauty tourism

News channel or source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/how-south-korea-has-become-the-best-destination-for-beauty-tourism
Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

For a growing number of beauty devotees, buying Korean products online is no longer enough. Instead, they’re boarding planes to South Korea, determined to experience the world’s most influential ...

News South Korea » Tourism: South Korea tourist arrivals hit record high in Q1 amid BTS comeback, up 23% from previous year

News channel or source: https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-tourist-arrivals-hit-record-high-in-q1-amid-bts-comeback-up-23-from-previous-year
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

South Korea recorded a first-quarter record of 4.76 million foreign tourist arrivals. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

News South Korea » Tourism: Record 2.06 million tourists flock to South Korea in March on BTS boost, China rebound and K‑culture’s ‘worldwide popularity’

News channel or source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/04/16/record-206-million-tourists-flock-to-south-korea-in-march-on-bts-boost-china-rebound-and-kcultures-worldwide-popularity/216533
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Chinese tourists led record 2.06 million foreign arrivals in March, data showsForeign credit card spending rose 23 per cent ‌to 3.21 trillion won in Q1BTS comeback concerts ...

News South Korea » Tourism: South Korea’s President Pushes Tourism Reset Focused on Quality and Regional Growth

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/south-korea-tourism-strategy-lee-quality-over-quantity/
Published on: Friday 27 February 2026

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung has called for a sweeping tourism overhaul in South Korea, prioritizing service quality, fair pricing, and regional balance over raw visitor numbers. With ...

News South Korea » Tourism: S. Korea posts record tourist arrivals in March amid BTS comeback

News channel or source: https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2026/04/16/s-korea-posts-record-tourist-arrivals-in-march-amid-bts-comeback
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

BTS fans dancing outside the Goyang stadium in Goyang, South Korea on April 9, while waiting for the BTS concert to begin. -- AFP South Korea welcomed a record 2.06 million foreign visitors in March, ...

News South Korea » Tourism: Top things to do in Goyang, South Korea: Explore a cafe with a lake, K-drama filming spots and a BTS mural

News channel or source: https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/goyang-south-korea-things-do-bts-580921
Published on: Friday 03 April 2026

Situated about 19km from Seoul, the city of Goyang has grown increasingly popular with tourists in recent years, drawing visitors for everything from major concerts to scenic day trips. If you’re ...

News South Korea » Tourism: The BTS effect: Comeback concerts drive record tourist numbers to South Korea

News channel or source: https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/bts-south-korea-concerts-china-b2958758.html
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

South Korea experienced an unprecedented surge in foreign tourism during March, welcoming a record 2.06 million international visitors. This influx, significantly boosted by Chine ...

News South Korea » Tourism: Why Tens of Thousands of Foreign Patients Are Choosing This Gangnam Clinic

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/sectors/healthcare/articles/why-tens-thousands-foreign-patients-081200670.html
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

REBERRY Clinic, an aesthetic clinic center, has opened its Gangnam branch in Seoul, combining FDA-cleared devices with advanced stem cell therapies ...

News South Korea » Tourism: From Festival to Framework: How Korea is Boosting Domestic Spending Through a Nationwide Shopping Event

News channel or source: https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/policy/articles/festival-framework-korea-boosting-domestic-120000199.html
Published on: Tuesday 07 April 2026

Amid evolving global economic conditions, South Korea is exploring a distinctive approach to economic stimulus – one that goes beyond traditional fiscal or monetary measures, and instead focuses on ...

News South Korea » Tourism: BTS comeback drives record 2.06 million tourists to South Korea

News channel or source: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3350291/bts-comeback-drives-record-206-million-tourists-south-korea
Published on: Thursday 16 April 2026

Foreigners who went to South Korea for the K-pop group’s concerts spent US$38 million in purchases between January 1 and April 12 ‌.