JAKARTA - The number of Indonesian tourists who choose South Korea as a tourist destination is predicted to make a new history by the end of 2025.
Based on the latest data from the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) Jakarta, it is projected that the number of tourist visits from Indonesia will reach 360 thousand people, surpassing the annual target which was previously pegged at 300 thousand visits.
This positive trend is a strong signal of the full revival of the tourism sector of both countries after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Until October 2025, KTO records show that as many as 301 thousand Indonesian citizens have set foot in the Ginseng State. Compared to the same period last year which touched the figure of 273 thousand people, there was a significant growth of ten percent.
This record places Indonesia in eighth position in the list of the largest global contributors of tourists to South Korea. With an average of 30 thousand people per month, the target of 360 thousand visits by the end of December 2025 is believed to be easily exceeded.
Director of the KTO Jakarta Office, Kim Jisun, revealed that this surge was triggered by the synergy of government policies and massive promotions in Indonesia. Ease of access to transportation is the main key, especially with the opening of the Bali - Cheongju direct flight route and increased connectivity from various international airports in the area.
In addition, the policy of easing visa document requirements and the stability of the Korean Wave (Hallyu) trend in Indonesia are also the main catalysts that keep public interest high.
"There are many factors that affect the increase in the number of visits by Indonesian tourists to Korea, both from the Korea Tourism Organization's campaign in Indonesia and policies from other government institutions that make it easier for Indonesian tourists to travel to Korea this year," said Kim Jisun through a press release to VOI, Sunday, December 21.
"Next year, KTO will continue to carry out various campaign innovations to promote Korean tourism with specific themes, and KTO also hopes to synergize or work more closely with various parties to promote Korean tourism to Indonesian tourists," he added.
Looking ahead to 2026, KTO Jakarta plans to shift the focus of promotion towards more specific thematic tourism. If during 2025 the campaign was dominated by major events such as the Korea Travel Fair and KTO Fun Run, in the future promotions will highlight the culinary sector, family tourism, MICE, to Korean Medical Wellness. This new focus aims to introduce South Korea as a leading destination for in-patient treatment in the global arena.
The official announcement regarding the total achievement at the end of 2025 is scheduled to be released in February 2026 while monitoring the dynamics of the international tourism market.
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