Top 6 Most Traveled Overseas Destinations By Koreans in 2023

Since the COVID-19 pandemic halted global travel, Koreans have been traveling around the country, according to the Immigration statistics from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. This year, we’ve seen a resurgence in international travel. Let’s take a look at the top 6 countries where the most Koreans traveled in 2023.

1. Japan

• # of people visited : 1,960,000
• Growth Rate : 115.50%

2. Vietnam

• # of people visited : 1,200,000
• Growth Rate : 211.80%

3. Thailand

• # of people visited : 900,000
• Growth Rate : 141.30%

4. Singapore

• # of people visited : 700,000
• Growth Rate : 125.00%

5. United States

• # of people visited : 600,000
• Growth Rate : 108.70%

6. Philippines

• # of people visited : 500,000
• Growth Rate : 123.50%