The Straits TimesBusiness
Tourist outlays lift South Korea retail as domestic consumption slows
Spending by foreign visitors is helping support South Korea's retail sector, even as domestic consumption loses momentum. The country welcomed more than 17 million visitors in the first nine months of 2026, boosting tourist outlays.
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