Cruising as a Korean tourist
activity was introduced by travel
agents as a part of the selling of
international travel. Since 1989
Kor ean travellers l ike other
international tourists can take
part in international cruises but
there have been no independent
and specialised cruising programs
in Korea. Tourists can also use
the local passenger boats linking
the mainland to the islands or
ferry ships linking Korea to other
neighbouring countries such as
Japan and China.