Tourism in South Korea

David Peterkofsky writing in TravelAge West comments that the opening of a major international airport, the thawing of relations between North and South Korea and the ongoing commemoration of the Korean War are boosting Korea's visibility on the tourism landscape. Noting this convergence of tourism-friendly developments -- and preparing itself for the 2002 World Cup soccer tournament -- the Korea National Tourism Organization launched its Visit Korea 2001 marketing program. Peterkofsky adds that judging from recently tallied visitor totals, the year 2000 was not too shabby for Korea's tourism industry. U.S. visitorship was up 15% between January and September, compared with the previous year. Another 15% increase is expected in 2001 (Peterkofsky, 58).

James Ruggia writing for Travel Agent agrees. He explains that Korea's culture is homegrown and not an offshoot of its neighbors, Japan and China. The same is true of the food, as well as the religion that has existed in Korea before the introduction of Buddhism and Confucianism. It resembles the fairy world of the Celts more than anything found nearby does. That religion, derided as Shamanism, still survives, but quietly. All these unique dimensions make Korea a unique destination for tourist, and in particular a sophisticated traveler who has already been to Asia and is looking for something new (Ruggia, 148).

There are many interesting locations to visit in South Korea. Located in Seoul is Lotte World

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