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South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion improvement from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Korea Tourism Organization data show June produced the second-highest monthly tourism surplus on record. Only October 2008 was higher, with a surplus of $661.5 million.

Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

Spain has begun temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea, scheduled to remain through Sept. 7. The controls took effect after Italy imposed its own restrictions on arrivals from Spain, adding document checks to routes operating under the Schengen system. Italy’s measures target non-EU nationals arriving from Spain, while Spanish authorities conducted checks on 199 travelers from Italy on the first day of controls at multiple airports. The surge of 72,000 migrants into Ceuta preceded the new controls, prompting both countries to implement temporary border checks.