Foreigners' Credit Card Spending in S. Korea Reaches Record High in Q2

[Economy] : Foreign credit card spending in South Korea has surged to an all-time high in the second quarter of this year, driven by an influx of overseas visitors. According to figures released by the Bank of Korea on Wednesday, nonresidents spent four-point-86 billion U.S. dollars using credit and debit cards in ... [more...]

world.kbs.co.kr ·2026-09-02

Foreigners' Credit Card Spending in S. Korea Reaches Record High in Q2

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