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South Korea is experiencing a significant surge in cruise tourism, with passenger arrivals reaching nearly 1.3 million by October 2026. Driven by increased port calls and government efforts to promote regional tourism, the country is on track to exceed 2 million cruise passengers by the end of the year. Enhanced port infrastructure and diversified routes have successfully attracted more international cruise lines to the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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