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Business● Low2h ago · Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 AM

Tourist outlays lift South Korea retail as domestic consumption slows

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore · East Asia

Tourist spending is boosting retail sales in South Korea, counteracting a slowdown in domestic consumption. This highlights the importance of tourism for the South Korean economy.

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