Survey among Koreans 
                      about trip to Canada 


*  This survey is obtained from about 1600 Koreans who are older than 18 and     have been to foreign countries or planning to go abroad within 3 years. 

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• Most favored areas in Canada by Koreans who are willing to visit Canada within 2 years. 

        1. British Columbia (86%)
        2. Ontario  (76%)
        3. Quebec  (62%)
        4. Alberta  (47%)

• The object of the visit

        1. To enjoy beautiful natural landscape (88%)

        2. To explore history and culture   (over 80%)

        2. To experience regional (traditional) food (over 80%)

• Q : What comes up when you think of Canada?

        -> Mostly about winter sports (skiing, snowboarding), or nature  
            (beautiful natural scenery, visiting national parks)
        -> Less of exploring urban life.

• Dominant age groups of Korean visitors

       - Age from 35 to 54
       - Students ( for learning English )

• More than 30% replied that they got information about Canada from their acquaintances.

• Reasons from people who are not planning to travel Canada

        1. Cost (35%)
        2. Distance (22%)
        3. Intrigued to other countries (21%)



 *  Original article : http://www.vanchosun.com/news/main/frame.php?bdId=47625&boardId=17&main=1