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Tmap "Visitor Increase of 122.7%…Temples & Markets Also Saw Growth"
Summer Travel Data [Provided by Tmap Mobility. Resale and database prohibited]
Driven by the popularity of the Netflix animated series 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' there has been a significant surge in visitors to museums and temples in Korea this summer.
Tmap Mobility announced on the 8th that its analysis of driving data from July to August this year showed a sharp increase in visitors heading to museums, temples, and markets compared to the previous year.
According to Tmap Mobility, visits to the National Museum of Korea this summer increased by a remarkable 122.7% compared to the previous year, fueled by the craze for 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' merchandise.
During the same period, visits to temples increased by 45.2%, and visits to traditional markets rose by 28%.
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