Singapore tourists flock to South Korea
The Korean tourism ministry says there were 63.3 per cent more Singapore visitors in March 2024, compared to the same month in 2019, before the pandemic. To mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, this year's Korea Travel Fair in Singapore features more fanfare and special offerings. Nadine Yeam with more.
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