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South Korea: 'Gangnam Style' stokes tourist trade

South Korea's tourist industry is reaping the benefits of the explosion of K-pop and singer Psy's mega-hit "Gangnam Style."
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K-Pop star Psy performs 'Gangnam Style' on the Today show at the Rockerfeller Plaza in New York, May 2013

South Korea's tourist industry is reaping the benefits of the explosion of K-pop and singer Psy's mega-hit "Gangnam Style."

The were more than 10 million visitors to the capital Seoul last year, one million more than in 2012, and this represented about 80% of all 12.18 million visitors to South Korea.

Surveys by officials found that visitors liked Seoul's bustling shopping districts best, followed by the up-market Gangnam district, and the area near Hongik University, which has become a popular nightlife destination.