SEOUL, Nov 12 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The annual number of foreign visitors to South Korea surpassed 20 million for the first time this year, Yonhap News Agency reported, quoting the culture ministry.
South Korea's Annual Foreign Arrivals Surpass 20 Million For First time
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South Korea's foreign arrivals surpassed 20 million for the first time this year, according to the culture ministry.
- South Korea reached 20 million foreign visitors for the first time this year.
- The milestone was achieved 14 years after surpassing 10 million visitors in 2012.
- The government credits South Korean pop culture and hospitality for the increase.
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