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South Korea tourism
![‘Begpacking’ Phenomenon Draws Scrutiny in South Korea ‘Begpacking’ Phenomenon Draws Scrutiny in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-7274090732_639cf2fd35_k.jpg)
‘Begpacking’ Phenomenon Draws Scrutiny in South Korea
By Jenna Gibson
Seeing white tourists begging on the streets for travel money has become increasingly common in Seoul.
![South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-27885566869_25cf2272fa_k.jpg)
South Korea’s PyeongChang Moment
By Ramon Pacheco Pardo
Beyond inter-Korea relations, the Olympics are an opportunity to boost South Korea's global image and economy.
![China's Tourist Boycott Backfires on South Korea's Jeju Island China's Tourist Boycott Backfires on South Korea's Jeju Island](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-03-23_12-44-59.jpg)
China's Tourist Boycott Backfires on South Korea's Jeju Island
By Jenna Gibson
For some Koreans, apparently the dearth of Chinese tourists is a major draw. But other industries aren't so lucky.
![Illegal Chinese Tour Guides Cause Friction in South Korea Illegal Chinese Tour Guides Cause Friction in South Korea](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-13_19-20-12.jpg)
Illegal Chinese Tour Guides Cause Friction in South Korea
By Tae-jun Kang
Many Chinese tourists are being misled by unauthorized tour guides providing false information about Korea.
![Korea’s Branding Woes Korea’s Branding Woes](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-10-26_03-16-17.jpg)
Korea’s Branding Woes
By Luke Stanhope
‘The Republic of Korea is a country rich in history, culture and creativity. It’s time to get the word out.’
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