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China's visa-free policies spark travel boom in neighboring South Korea

Los Angeles Times

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February 25, 2026

China's expanding visa-free policies have sparked a surge in tourists from the Republic of Korea (ROK) choosing the country as a premier holiday destination.

China's visa-free policies spark travel boom in neighboring South Korea

According to statistics from the Ministry of Justice of the ROK, the number of South Korean tourist visits to China reached some 3.16 million in 2025, a sharp increase of 36.9 percent compared to 2024.

Data from a major travel agency show that between January 5 and 21 of this year, it recorded 7,351 China-bound trips, marking a substantial year-on-year increase of 87.8 percent. Notably, the number of South Korean travelers heading to Shanghai surged by 142.4 percent year on year.

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