Tourism

South Korean tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan rise 21.7%

South Korean tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan rise 21.7%
South Korean tourist arrivals to Uzbekistan rise 21.7%

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan was visited by 6,385 citizens of the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes in January–February 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee.

The figure increased by 1,187 people, marking a 21.7% rise compared to the same period last year.

The majority of visits were made for travel purposes, totaling 4,682 people. A significant number of South Korean citizens also arrived to visit relatives — 987 people — while 679 individuals indicated education as the purpose of their trip.

Business visits accounted for 22 people, while 15 people came for medical treatment.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.