Indian Tourist Arrivals to South Korea Increase by 27.3% in 2016

    195579 Indians visited South Korea in 2016.

    Frequency of 12 flights per week from Delhi to boost the numbers in 2017.

South Korea welcomed 195579 visitors from India in the year 2016, with an increase of 27.3% compared to 2015. 

The constant efforts made by the Korea Tourism Organization, New Delhi office on educating the travel trade partners to promote the destination and proactive business approach from the DMCs (destination management companies) have been the key factors in the result.  Connecting with the end traveler through tactical media platforms and increase in the airline connectivity from Delhi with Asiana Airline having seven times a week frequency and Korean air with five times a week will play as game changer this year. 

According to Mr. Byungsun Lee, Director Korea Tourism Organization, " South Korea will be more accessible to the Indian traveler now. With the positive growth trend, our focus this year will be to promote affordable packages from Delhi and Mumbai with our partners. We shall also seek association with neighboring tourism boards to jointly promote both destinations and create a win-win situation."