South Koreans head to Japan in record numbers, drawn by weak yen
SEOUL -- South Korean tourists are pouring into Japan in record numbers as a weak Japanese currency offers bargains and improved bilateral ties makes the country an attractive destination again.
"I was so excited because everything was inexpensive," a woman from Seoul said, recalling a springtime trip to Japan this year. "Everyday goods for children were way cheaper than they are in South Korea. I bought everything I could carry."