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Sabah’s Hallyu wave

Irwan Majid5 years ago7th Jan 2020Pictures
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Koreans enjoying a local drink at the Filipino market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
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SABAH’S magnificent and unique islands are a major attraction for South Koreans. Korean tourists flock to Sabah because of the beautiful sunsets and sea activities, such as snorkelling.

They are also drawn to the culture, local tradition and facilities offered by the state. There is also a sizeable Korean community in Kota Kinabalu who runs restaurants serving specialties from home.

Many of the Korean tourists are not interested in the cities. Instead, they make a beeline for the sea, jungles, mountain and topping their to-do list is to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunset at the Tg Aru beachfront in Kota Kinabalu, dubbed one of the ‘best places on earth’ to view the sunset.

They swim, stay near the beach area and play in the sea daily. The sea is their life.

The Koreans are the second largest international arrivals market in Sabah after China. – January 7, 2020.

Koreans enjoying a local drink at the Filipino market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Koreans enjoying a local drink at the Filipino market in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
The second most-visited place for many Korean tourists is the Kota Kinabalu City mosque. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
The second most-visited place for many Korean tourists is the Kota Kinabalu City mosque. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Many Korean tourists are keen to experience Sabah’s beautiful sunset and sea activities at the Tg Aru beachfront in Kota Kinabalu, which is dubbed one of the best place to view the sunset. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Many Korean tourists are keen to experience Sabah’s beautiful sunset and sea activities at the Tg Aru beachfront in Kota Kinabalu, which is dubbed one of the best place to view the sunset. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Yuit Cheong coffee house is more than 100 years old and is now being run by the fifth generation. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Yuit Cheong coffee house is more than 100 years old and is now being run by the fifth generation. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Korean tourists holding their national flag during an event in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Korean tourists holding their national flag during an event in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
There are many Korean-run businesses in Sabah, including restaurants and mini-markets. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
There are many Korean-run businesses in Sabah, including restaurants and mini-markets. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
The Koreans love fresh seafood and the abundance of marine life in Sabah is a major attraction. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
The Koreans love fresh seafood and the abundance of marine life in Sabah is a major attraction. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Many tourists to Sabah never miss the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunset at the Tg Aru beachfront in Kota Kinabalu. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Many tourists to Sabah never miss the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the spectacular sunset at the Tg Aru beachfront in Kota Kinabalu. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Koreans tourist enjoying local fruits at a stall in the Filipino market, Kota Kinabalu. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Koreans tourist enjoying local fruits at a stall in the Filipino market, Kota Kinabalu. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Korean tourists packing after arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. –The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
Korean tourists packing after arriving at Kota Kinabalu International Airport. –The Malaysian Insight pic by Irwan Majid, January 7, 2020.
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