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Myeongdong and Dongdaemun in Seoul: The most visited spots by foreign travelers to Korea!

Published: 2026-09-26 👁 100 views
Last updated 2026-09-26 — The Korea Culture & Tourism Institute released today (15th) the results of a survey on foreign visitors to Korea. Based on a poll of 12,000 foreigners who visited Korea last year, Myeongdong in Seoul was the most visited place, with a proportion as high as 58.9%.

Reporter Chen Ziying / Comprehensive report




▲ Where do foreigners like to go most when visiting Korea? The answer is Myeongdong and Dongdaemun in Seoul, as well as Gyeongbokgung Palace. (Photo / Reporter Chen Ziying)

According to Korean media reports, Myeongdong in Seoul is the most frequently visited place by foreigners in Korea, followed by Dongdaemun Market, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Namdaemun Market, Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower, Lotte World, Insadong, museums and memorial halls, the areas around Hongdae and Sinchon, and Itaewon. Among foreign visitors in the Incheon area, the most frequently visited spots are Yeongjongdo Island, Incheon Airport, and the Incheon Bridge. In Gyeonggi Province, Everland is the most popular, while in Jeju Island, the top spots are Seongsan Ilchulbong, Jeju Folk Village, Yongduam Rock, and the Hyeopjae Beach area.

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