Korea Surpasses 20 Million Foreign Tourists for the First Time — Celebration Event at Incheon Airport on November 17
The number of foreign tourists visiting Korea surpassed 20 million annually for the first time as of November 12, and the government will hold a celebration event at Incheon International Airport on November 17.
ORBIT AI · 11/14/2026
What's Changing
The number of foreign tourists visiting Korea exceeded 20 million annually as of November 12, doubling in 14 years since surpassing 10 million in 2012. To celebrate this, the government plans to hold a welcome ceremony attended by the Prime Minister at Incheon International Airport on November 17, and it was also confirmed that the proportion of arrivals through non-metropolitan airports is increasing, reflecting a growing trend of entries to regions outside Seoul.
Before You Travel
This announcement is not about fare discounts or specific promotions, but rather a statistical milestone and symbolic welcome event; travelers should simply note that there may be temporary congestion at Incheon Airport on November 17. For accurate statistics and event details, it is safest to check the official Korea Tourism Organization website for date-specific information.
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