Why Do Foreign Visitors Come Back to Seoul?

Reasons for Foreign Visitors to Return to Seoul, Korea

Foreigners from five countries (U.S., U.K., Japan, China, and Thailand) cited the following reasons for returning to Seoul, Korea :

1. Delicious food
2. Many places to shop
3. Great weather and seasons

Top Reasons for Returning to Seoul by Country

• Thai & Japanese tourists mainly return because Korean food is delicious
• Chinese tourists mainly return because the weather and seasons are good
• American tourists mainly return because they are interested Korean culture
• UK tourists mainly return because there are many tourist spots to visit

Things Overseas Tourists Did When Returned to Seoul by Country

• Japanese tourists visit restaurants and gourmet food
• Chinese tourists visit to shop
• Thai & American tourists visit to enjoy the scenery
• UK tourists visit to experiece outdoor activities

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Survey: 2023 Seoul Outbound Visitor Survey; Conducted by : Seoul Tourism Organization-Seoul City; Target: Visitors who have visited Seoul at least twice (repeat visitors) or have not yet visited Seoul