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BTS concert fuels record foreign tourist numbers in Busan, South Korea

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Busan, South Korea experienced a record high in foreign tourist arrivals during the first half of the year, with over 2.42 million visitors. This represents a 43.9% increase compared to the previous year, largely driven by a concert featuring the popular K-pop group BTS. Travelers from Taiwan and mainland China constituted nearly 40% of the total arrivals, with significant growth also seen from the US and European countries like France and Great Britain. The influx of tourists has provided a substantial economic boost to the city. AI

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BTS concert fuels record foreign tourist numbers in Busan, South Korea

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    BTS concert drives South Korea’s Busan foreign tourist numbers to record high

    Driven by a surge in visitors from across Asia and a blockbuster June stadium concert by K-pop juggernaut BTS, international tourism in South Korea’s southern port city of Busan shattered post-pandemic records during the first half of this year. Busan welcomed more than 2.42 mill…

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