Tourism in South Korea

Tourism in South Korea alludes to the traveler business in the Republic of Korea. In 2012, 11.1 million outside sightseers went by South Korea, making it the twentieth most went to nation in the world, up from 8.5 million in 2010. Most non-Korean voyagers originate from Japan, China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The late notoriety of Korean mainstream culture, regularly known as the "Korean wave", in these nations has expanded vacationer entries. Seoul is the essential traveler destination for guests; prominent vacationer destinations outside of Seoul incorporate Seorak-san national stop, the noteworthy city of Gyeongju and subtropical Jeju Island. Setting out to North Korea is not ordinarily conceivable without an extraordinary authorization, however as of late sorted out gathering visits have permitted gatherings of South Korean residents to visit Mount Kumgang.

Most of the South Korean vacationer industry is bolstered by residential tourism. On account of the nation's far reaching system of trains and transports, the greater part of the nation exists in a day's round outing of any significant city. Worldwide sightseers come essentially from close-by nations in Asia. Japan, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan together record for about 75% of the aggregate number of worldwide tourists.also, the Korean wave has brought expanding quantities of sightseers from Southeast Asia and India. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) is focusing on 100,000 landings   from India in 2013  .
Worldwide vacationers commonly enter the nation through Incheon International Airport, close Seoul, which was discovered to be the world's best airplane terminal in 2006.[5] Also universal air terminals in Busan and Jeju are often utilized.

South Korea's chronicled vacation spots incorporate the old capitals of Seoul, Gyeongju and Buyeo.

Some regular milestones incorporate the crests of the Baekdudaegan, especially Seorak-san and Jiri-san, the hollows of Danyang and Hwanseongul, and shorelines, for example, Haeundae and Mallipo.

Aside from Jeju island, there are numerous littler islands. Journey ships are very basic along the south and west drifts furthermore to Ulleung-do Island, off the east drift. Restricted tourism for the most part by South Koreans to the Liancourt Rocks (Dokdo) has developed as of late as an aftereffect of the political status of the stones.

Numerous nearby locale hold yearly celebrations, for example, the Boryeong Mud Festival and the Cheongdo Bullfighting Festival.