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SPECIAL TOPIC · 2026 · 01—06

Korea Inbound Tourism 2026: A Host’s Briefing

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01—03Visitors and accommodation choicesArrivals, destinations and places to stay3

International travelers beginning their journeys through an airport arrivals hall · AI editorial illustration

Hospitality insights

EP. 01

12.8 million visitors in January–July 2026: who will your property welcome?

Korea welcomed 12.8 million international visitors in January–July. Review major source markets and independent travel, then prepare practical language and arrival guidance.

2026.09.235 min read

Railroad and regional scenery of Korean travel connecting cities, mountains, and coasts · AI illustration for explanation

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EP. 02

Where do international visitors go? Read travel data when choosing a property

Around eight in ten surveyed international visitors went to Seoul. Use regional and Seoul destination data to assess locations and improve arrival instructions.

2026.09.235 min read

Various accommodation facilities in a city where hotels, hostels, and residential accommodations coexist · AI illustration for explanation

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EP. 03

Hotels and shared accommodation: where do international guests stay, and for how long?

Most surveyed visitors used hotels, while Seoul shared-accommodation users reported an average 8.5-day stay. Prepare practical living guidance for guests staying several nights.

2026.09.235 min read

04—06Seoul travel and host operationsProvisional Seoul data, supply and guest guidance3

A traveler’s Seoul day connecting food, shopping, subway and bus journeys · AI editorial illustration

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EP. 04

Six days in Seoul: shopping, transport and stays through a host's eyes

Seoul visitors stayed an average of six days, eating, shopping and using the subway. Use the June 2026 survey to review return routes, luggage space and living guidance.

2026.09.236 min read

Scene examining supply and registration with city division map and accommodation model · AI illustration for explanation

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EP. 05

11,000 foreign-tourist urban homestays: read the figures before choosing a property

Korea has 11,191 operating foreign-tourist urban homestay businesses, with 63.5% in Seoul. Distinguish accommodation statistics and prepare checks before contracting.

2026.09.236 min read

A scene where the guest itinerary is organized with cards containing transportation, check-in, lodging, and living. AI illustration for explanation.

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EP. 06

Turn tourism statistics into a practical international-guest checklist

Transport, food and destinations were among information gaps during trip planning. Turn useful data topics into guidance from property selection through departure.

2026.09.236 min read

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