{"id":43003,"date":"2026-01-07T07:11:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=43003"},"modified":"2026-01-07T07:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T00:11:00","slug":"2025-international-travel-overview-agoda-unveils-the-ranking-of-top-overseas-destinations-among-south-korean-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=43003","title":{"rendered":"2025 International Travel Overview: Agoda Unveils the Ranking of Top Overseas Destinations Among South Korean Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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– South Korean travelers continued to favor short-haul destinations,\u00a0with Japan<\/span> taking the top three spots, followed by Vietnam<\/span>, Indonesia<\/span>, Thailand<\/span>, and Taiwan<\/span>.<\/p>\n

SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, Jan. 7, 2026<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Overseas travel from South Korea<\/span> continues to rebound at a rapid pace. According to the Korea Tourism Organization and\u00a0Incheon International Airport Corporation, both the number of South Koreans traveling abroad between January and October 2025<\/span> (24,335,383 people), and the number of international flight operations (349,919 flights) increased by 3.2% year-on-year. Insights from digital travel platform Agoda echo this momentum, with interest in international travel from South Korean travelers increasing by 15% in 2025 compared to 2024.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting this growing demand, Agoda has revealed a list of the top 10 international destinations favored by South Korean travelers in 2025, based on accommodation search data. Tokyo<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) ranked first, followed by Fukuoka<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) and Osaka<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) in the top three rankings, underscoring Japan’s<\/span> continued appeal. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, 7.66 million South Koreans visited Japan<\/span> between January and October 2025<\/span> \u2013 a 6.4% increase from the previous year.<\/p>\n

Nha Trang<\/span> (Vietnam<\/span>), Bali<\/span> (Indonesia<\/span>), Da Nang (Vietnam<\/span>), Bangkok<\/span> (Thailand<\/span>), Sapporo<\/span> (Japan<\/span>), Taipei<\/span> (Taiwan<\/span>), and Phu Quoc<\/span> (Vietnam<\/span>) rounded out the top ten, highlighting continued interest in short-haul destinations.<\/p>\n

Vietnam<\/span>, in particular, gained traction throughout the year, with multiple coastal and island destinations making the list. Phu Quoc<\/span>, often referred to as the “Maldives<\/span> of Vietnam<\/span>,” recorded the highest year-on-year growth in travel interest (+63%), climbing six places and entering the top 10 in 2025. As the only destination in Vietnam<\/span> offering visa-free entry to all international travelers for up to 30 days, combined with its striking natural landscapes such as Sao Beach, Kem Beach<\/span>, and eco-tourism sites like Phu Quoc National Park, the island continues to attract an increasing number of South Korean travelers.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, this demand is expected to continue. According to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 39% of South Korean travelers said that they plan to travel primarily overseas this year, 15 percentage points higher than the Asian regional average of 24%.<\/p>\n

Jay Lee<\/span>, Regional Director,\u00a0North\u00a0Asia at Agoda<\/b>, said, “Despite the elevated exchange rate, South Korean travelers continue to demonstrate strong demand for international exploration, and we expect this momentum to carry throughout the year. From ever-popular Japanese cities to fast-rising destinations in Vietnam<\/span>, we’re seeing sustained interest in both cultural immersion and relaxing escapes. To support this, Agoda remains committed to offering a wide range of flights, accommodations, and activities to help travelers reach the destinations they aspire to visit.”<\/p>\n

Travelers planning their 2026 holiday trips can enjoy Agoda’s offerings of over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all easily combined in a single booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app and visit Agoda.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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– South Korean travelers continued to favor short-haul destinations,\u00a0with Japan<\/span> taking the top three spots, followed by Vietnam<\/span>, Indonesia<\/span>, Thailand<\/span>, and Taiwan<\/span>.<\/p>\n

SEOUL, South Korea<\/span><\/span>, Jan. 7, 2026<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — Overseas travel from South Korea<\/span> continues to rebound at a rapid pace. According to the Korea Tourism Organization and\u00a0Incheon International Airport Corporation, both the number of South Koreans traveling abroad between January and October 2025<\/span> (24,335,383 people), and the number of international flight operations (349,919 flights) increased by 3.2% year-on-year. Insights from digital travel platform Agoda echo this momentum, with interest in international travel from South Korean travelers increasing by 15% in 2025 compared to 2024.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting this growing demand, Agoda has revealed a list of the top 10 international destinations favored by South Korean travelers in 2025, based on accommodation search data. Tokyo<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) ranked first, followed by Fukuoka<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) and Osaka<\/span> (Japan<\/span>) in the top three rankings, underscoring Japan’s<\/span> continued appeal. According to the Japan National Tourism Organization, 7.66 million South Koreans visited Japan<\/span> between January and October 2025<\/span> \u2013 a 6.4% increase from the previous year.<\/p>\n

Nha Trang<\/span> (Vietnam<\/span>), Bali<\/span> (Indonesia<\/span>), Da Nang (Vietnam<\/span>), Bangkok<\/span> (Thailand<\/span>), Sapporo<\/span> (Japan<\/span>), Taipei<\/span> (Taiwan<\/span>), and Phu Quoc<\/span> (Vietnam<\/span>) rounded out the top ten, highlighting continued interest in short-haul destinations.<\/p>\n

Vietnam<\/span>, in particular, gained traction throughout the year, with multiple coastal and island destinations making the list. Phu Quoc<\/span>, often referred to as the “Maldives<\/span> of Vietnam<\/span>,” recorded the highest year-on-year growth in travel interest (+63%), climbing six places and entering the top 10 in 2025. As the only destination in Vietnam<\/span> offering visa-free entry to all international travelers for up to 30 days, combined with its striking natural landscapes such as Sao Beach, Kem Beach<\/span>, and eco-tourism sites like Phu Quoc National Park, the island continues to attract an increasing number of South Korean travelers.<\/p>\n

Looking ahead, this demand is expected to continue. According to Agoda’s 2026 Travel Outlook Report, 39% of South Korean travelers said that they plan to travel primarily overseas this year, 15 percentage points higher than the Asian regional average of 24%.<\/p>\n

Jay Lee<\/span>, Regional Director,\u00a0North\u00a0Asia at Agoda<\/b>, said, “Despite the elevated exchange rate, South Korean travelers continue to demonstrate strong demand for international exploration, and we expect this momentum to carry throughout the year. From ever-popular Japanese cities to fast-rising destinations in Vietnam<\/span>, we’re seeing sustained interest in both cultural immersion and relaxing escapes. To support this, Agoda remains committed to offering a wide range of flights, accommodations, and activities to help travelers reach the destinations they aspire to visit.”<\/p>\n

Travelers planning their 2026 holiday trips can enjoy Agoda’s offerings of over 6 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all easily combined in a single booking. Discover the best deals on Agoda’s mobile app and visit Agoda.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

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