Tighter tourist security eyed amid South Korea arrivals decline (opens original article in a new tab)

The Department of Tourism aims to enhance security measures for foreign visitors following a decline in South Korean tourist arrivals, citing security concerns as a contributing factor. The DoT is exploring partnerships with the Department of the Interior and Local Government to improve safety and is planning travel bundles to attract South Korean tourists.

• Tourism Secretary Dita Angara-Mathay mentions security concerns as a factor in the decline of South Korean tourist arrivals
• Over 200 criminal incidents involving Korean nationals were recorded by the South Korean embassy in May 2025
• DoT is considering partnerships with DILG to improve security for foreign tourists