Mongolian
Prime Minister of Mongolia, L. Oyun-Erdene, participated in the launch of the “Go Mongolia” national tourism brand event on March 28, 2024, in Seoul, as part of his working visit to South Korea.
During his official visit to the Republic of Korea in February 2023, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene launched the “Years to Visit Mongolia” with the “Welcome to Mongolia” event.
At the opening of the Go Mongolia event, the Prime Minister expressed gratitude to tourists, investors, hospitality workers, airlines, media, film industry professionals, celebrities, influencers, and content creators for their significant contributions to the development of tourism in Mongolia.
Highlighting Mongolia’s economic progress, the Prime Minister stated, “In 2023, Mongolia’s economy witnessed an eight percent growth, ranking 22nd globally in terms of economic expansion. This growth, doubling our gross domestic product, owes much to the burgeoning tourism sector alongside mining.”
Addressing the substantial influx of South Korean tourists, the Prime Minister remarked, “Last year, one in every three tourists visiting Mongolia came from South Korea. The Mongolian government has granted visa-free entry for Korean citizens, a policy that will persist.”
Furthermore, the Prime Minister underscored the impact of the visits of Korean entertainment personalitiesto Mongolia, stating, “Famous Korean singers and actors, adored by Mongolian youth, have journeyed to our country, creating valuable content that showcases Mongolia’s beauty. Currently, one in every three Korean media channels airs programs about Mongolia.”
During the event, it was highlighted that Mongolia expanded its flight connections from 26 destinations in 10 countries to 155 destinations in 42 countries in 2023. This year, flights will be extended to 379 destinations in 52 countries, with plans to gradually increase flights between Mongolia and Korea while reinstating domestic flights within Mongolia.
Highlighting Mongolia’s dedication to tourist safety, the Prime Minister emphasized the streamlined and digitized tourism services. Mongolia’s progress in e-governance, as demonstrated by an 18-place increase in the e-governance index, was acknowledged internationally. Furthermore, the Prime Minister stressed the extensive availability of “Starlink” high-speed Internet service across Mongolia.
Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene unveiled the joint initiative between Mongolia and Korea to establish the “Blue Spotted” tourism route, inviting participation from the United States, India, the European Union, and many Central Asian countries.
During his visit, Prime Minister L. Oyun-Erdene will meet with South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo and engage with representatives from South Korea’s tourism sector.
