South China Morning Post18h agoSource

Malaysia aims for 600,000 South Korean arrivals in new travel drive

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Malaysia is targeting 600,000 South Korean arrivals as part of a broader goal to attract 47 million international visitors this year. The country aims to exceed pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences. Last year, approximately 558,000 South Koreans visited. Tourism Malaysia's Seoul director highlighted South Korea as a priority market.

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Malaysia aims for 47 million international visitors in 2024 travel campaign.

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South Korea is one of Malaysia's priority markets.

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South Korea is one of Malaysia's priority markets.

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  • Malaysia aims for 47 million international visitors in 2024 travel campaign.
  • South Korea is a priority market with 558,000 arrivals last year.

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As Malaysia pushes to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year’s travel campaign, the country is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels by promoting authentic local experiences beyond its well-known beach resorts and city attractions.

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South Korea is one of Malaysia's priority markets.

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Malaysia is setting its sights on bringing South Korean arrivals back above pre-pandemic levels.

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Malaysia aims to welcome 47 million international visitors under this year’s travel campaign.

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About 558,000 South Koreans visited Malaysia last year.

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