S. Korea attracts record 4 million foreign tourists

S. Korea attracts record 4 million foreign tourists

Hideo Matsuura (2nd from R), a Japanese national, on Dec. 9 becomes the four millionth foreign tourist to South Korea this year. Matsuura, who arrived at Seoul's Kimpo international airport from Tokyo at noon, was welcomed by representatives from the South Korean tourism industry with a shower of gifts prepared by the Korea National Tourism Organization and Korean Air including a free ticket. ==Kyodo

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