US EditionSouth 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...
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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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