[Graphic News] Foreign tourists explore Seoul’s markets, hiking trails

Foreign tourists in Seoul are increasingly visiting traditional markets and hiking trails beyond the city’s well-known attractions, a report showed. Dongdaemun Design Plaza recorded the largest year-on-year increase in foreign visitors at 12.1 percent in 2025, followed by Achasan at 11.8 percent, according to a report by the Seoul AI Foundation, a city-run research institute. Other locations also saw notable increases, with the Hongdae area and Naksan Park both recording a 10.5 percent year-on-y