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The neighboring island nation Japan stands out as the most popular overseas destination for South Korean travelers – Image Credit Unsplash+
Digital travel platform Agoda reports a 36% increase in outbound travel from South Korea this Liberation Day compared to the same holiday last year. Travelers taking advantage of Korea’s Liberation Day holiday on August 15 have their eyes set on Japan in particular.
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Top outbound destinations for Liberation Day (Based on Agoda accommodation search data) |
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Fukuoka, Japan |
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Tokyo, Japan |
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Osaka, Japan |
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Nha Trang, Vietnam |
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5 |
Bangkok, Thailand |
The neighboring island nation Japan stands out as the most popular overseas destination for South Korean travelers, occupying the top three spots with Fukuoka leading Tokyo in second and Osaka in third. The Japanese destinations are followed by Nha Trang in Vietnam and Thailand’s capital Bangkok, respectively.
Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda shared, “Even though Koreans are avid travelers year-round, it’s always exciting to zoom in on important holidays like Liberation Day and see the trends. It’s no surprise that destinations in Japan, Vietnam, and Thailand are in the top five, but Japan occupying the top three spots is quite a feat. The preference for Japanese destinations underscores the strong cultural and tourism ties between the two markets.”
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Top domestic destinations for Liberation Day (Based on Agoda accommodation search data) |
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Busan |
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Seoul |
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3 |
Sokcho |
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4 |
Jeju |
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5 |
Gangneung |