Tourists in South Korea are skipping iconic dishes to eat what locals consume every day

CU’s Ramyun Library, a ramyen-themed convenience store launched in Hongdae-gu, Seoul, offers more than 100 instant noodle products from South Korea and abroad. - Photo: CU

SEOUL: Overseas tourists in South Korea continue to move away from traditional Korean restaurants and towards quick, everyday food.

A report released on Monday (Oct 20) by the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) confirmed that convenience store snacks, coffee, waffles and fast food now account for a significant and growing share of food-related spending by tourists.