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Korea semiconductor boom drives record exports and tax

25 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: South Korea ICT exports hit record $59.98 billion in August

South Korea’s export-driven economy continues to expand, fueled by a sustained semiconductor boom and AI investment. In August 2026, exports reached $98.25 billion, a 68.7% year-on-year increase. By September 5, 2026, cu

South Korea-China regional tourism exchange

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: South Korea and China tourism industries partner to promote regional travel

South Korea and China have launched the inaugural Korea-China Travel Industry Exchange to promote regional tourism and diversify inbound travel beyond Seoul. Hosted by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Touris

South Korean cultural export expansion

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: K-culture expands through South Korean cinema and fashion

South Korean cultural exports are expanding through diverse sectors including food, beauty, cinema, and fashion. In early September 2026, promotional efforts focused on large-scale exhibitions. In Frankfurt, Germany, th

Korea Tourism Organization souvenir promotion

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Korea Tourism Organization showcases award-winning K-goods at The Hyundai Seoul

The Korea Tourism Organization initiated a campaign to promote ‘K-goods’ by selecting 25 winners from the ‘2026 Representative South Korean Tourism Souvenirs’ competition. The contest saw record participation with 1,358

South Korean international student population trends

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: South Korea foreign student numbers exceed 500,000

The number of foreign students and trainees in South Korea has seen rapid growth, surpassing 500,000 for the first time last year. This figure represents a more than sixfold increase from 2021, when the number was 80,084

South Korean tourism growth meets record high complaints

6 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: South Korea tourist complaints reach record high

South Korea’s tourism sector is experiencing rapid expansion alongside rising service-related friction. While foreign visitor arrivals and spending are surging, particularly in regional hubs, the Korea Tourism Organizati

South Korean regulatory reform for music venues

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: South Korean Ministry of Culture faces scrutiny over 61 sexual misconduct cases

Following the two-month suspension of the Busan indie music club ‘Obangvarde’ for violating the Food Sanitation Act by allowing customers to dance, South Korean Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Choi Hwi-young has

South Korea expands medical tourism through regional growth

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: South Korea medical tourism exceeds 2 million patients in 2025

South Korea’s medical tourism sector continues to expand through aggressive international outreach and regional business initiatives. Following a significant rise in foreign patients in 2025, the Korea Tourism Organizati

South Korea GLP-1 obesity drug surge and illegal imports

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Korea sees 3.5x surge in illegal Wegovy and Mounjaro imports

Within ten months of their market launch in August 2023, GLP-1 obesity medicines—including Mounjaro and Wegovy—were prescribed more than 1.5 million times in South Korea. Monthly dispensing rose from under 2,000 prescrip

Korea Tourism Organization domestic promotion initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Korea Tourism Organization launches K-pop themed travel lounge

The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has introduced new initiatives to promote domestic travel through specialized cultural and sports-themed programs. In July, the KTO and the Korea Professional Football Federation lau