South Korea
Verified against KTO, KCTI, Michelin Guidepublished 2026-10-17
Market
2025
visitor arrivals
20 m
+22% YoY
2025
tourism revenue
$20.25 bn
+25% YoY
2025
hotels on file
20
110 five-star nationwide
2025
keys
550,000
city total
On file
starred tables on file
21
1 ★★★ · 8 ★★ · 12 ★
attractions on file
15
Lotte World 7.3m · N Tower 8m
festivals on file
15
BIFF · Mud · Cherry Blossom
source markets
15
China 22.5% · Japan 15%
At a glance
Currency
KRW (Won)
Time zone
KST (UTC+9)
Visa
K-ETA for 112 countries; visa-free for select nationalities; K-culture visa for creatives
Emergency
112 (police), 119 (fire/medical), 1330 (tourist helpline)
Drive
Right
Plug
C / F
Three ways in
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Gimhae Airport (Busan)
KTX High-Speed Rail
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