Korea opens door to Chinese tourists with visa-free policy - TravelBiz Monitor: India travel news, travel trends, tourism

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South Korea is implementing a temporary visa-free entry policy for Chinese tourist groups starting from September 29, 2025, until June 2026 to boost tourism and stimulate the domestic economy before the APEC summit. This move reciprocates China's visa exemptions for South Koreans and others and is expected to increase Chinese tourist visits, particularly during China's national holidays. The decision aims to improve diplomatic ties and economic cooperation between the two nations, with expectations for stronger relations under South Korea's new administration led by President Lee Jae Myung. This initiative has led to positive reactions from South Korea's tourism-related sectors, with stocks experiencing gains. Businesses anticipate benefits in retail, hospitality, and cosmetics industries as they prepare for increased tourism. The policy is seen as

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Chinese tourists to get visa-free entry

South Korea will offer visa-free entry to tourist groups from China, for a temporary period from Sept 29 through June 2026, to boost foreign tourism a...

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