South Korea to Offer Chinese Tourists Visa-Free Entry From September
- South Korea will allow visa-free entry for tourist groups from China from September 29 until June 2026, as announced by the government on August 6.
- The Tourism Ministry stated that the visa waiver aims to boost foreign tourism ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
- Despite ongoing tensions, South Korea is working on improving ties with China while hosting important global leaders during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
- The policy's anticipated impact is expected to enhance the domestic economy amid recovering foreign visits.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Ji-heon = As soon as the visa exemption for Chinese group tourists was announced, the Chinese Ambassador to Korea welcomed it and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun also welcomed it...
Korea to begin temporary visa waiver program for Chinese group tourists in late September
Korea will introduce a temporary visa waiver program for Chinese group tourists starting late September, as part of efforts to boost domestic spending and the tourism market, government officials said Wednesday. The visa-free entry will come into force from Sept. 29 to June 30 next year, following a decision made during a government meeting presided over by Prime Minister Kim Min-seok earlier in the day, Kim's office said. The decision came afte…
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