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Tourists impressed by free Wi-Fi in Korea: survey

By 박윤아

Published : Aug. 11, 2016 - 10:41

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[THE INVESTOR] South Koreans take free Wi-Fi access available in public places for granted, but it is the most impressive experience for visiting foreigners, a survey showed on Aug. 11.

According to the poll conducted by Cosmo Jin Travel R&D Institute on 706 foreign travelers between June and July, 55 percent were most surprised by being able to use the free internet connection in such places as airports, subway lines, restaurants and ancient palaces during their stay here.

Nineteen respondents listed public transportation as the second best experience, saying it is cheap and allows free transfers between buses and subway lines within a specific period of time.

The range of wireless broadband will further expand in Seoul as the capital city plans to provide free Wi-Fi networks at every public place by 2017 as part of its efforts to strengthen its digital platform.


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