More Visitors, Different Reasons

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How Korean Tourism Has Changed

Updated: 2026.04.09

6 min read · Intermediate

More Visitors, Different Reasons

늘어난 관광객, 다양한 즐길것

Articles

International visitors to Seoul top 12 million in 2024

Videos

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Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you noticed an increase in foreign tourists in your area recently?

최근 거주 지역에서 외국인 관광객이 늘었다고 느끼신 적이 있나요?

Have you ever explored your own city like a tourist? What was that experience like?

자신의 도시를 관광객처럼 탐방해 본 적이 있나요? 그 경험은 어땠나요?

How do social media platforms influence your travel decisions?

소셜 미디어 플랫폼이 여행 결정에 어떤 영향을 미친다고 보시나요?

What aspects of Korean culture do you think attract international visitors the most?

한국 문화 중 어떤 요소가 해외 방문객들에게 가장 매력적으로 다가간다고 생각하시나요?

How do you feel about lesser-known neighborhoods becoming popular tourist spots?

잘 알려지지 않았던 동네가 관광지로 떠오르는 것에 대해 어떻게 느끼시나요?

Why do you think more travelers are seeking “local” and authentic experiences?

최근 여행자들이 ‘로컬’하고 진정성 있는 경험을 찾는 이유는 무엇이라고 보시나요?

How should cities balance tourism growth with the needs of local residents?

도시가 관광 성장과 지역 주민의 삶 사이에서 어떤 균형을 맞춰야 한다고 보시나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

compelling

arousing strong interest and attention; convincing

Example

The documentary presented a compelling argument for environmental protection.

Example

Her life story was so compelling that I couldn't stop reading.

diversity

the state of being varied or composed of many different types

Example

The company values diversity in its workforce to bring in new perspectives.

Example

The diversity of food options at the market was impressive.

ubiquity

the fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common

Example

The smartphone's ubiquity has changed how people communicate globally.

Example

The ubiquity of fast-food chains makes it hard to find a local restaurant.

predictable

able to be foreseen or declared in advance; behaving in a way that is expected

Example

The movie's ending was completely predictable after the first hour.

Example

We need to avoid making the same predictable mistakes in the new project.

niche

a specific or specialized market or area of interest, often small

Example

The store focuses on a niche market, selling only vintage cameras.

Example

She found her niche in sustainable fashion and became a leading designer.

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