Great Wall of China / Yonhap
By Kim Hyun-bin
The “Nihao China! Travel Without a Visa” event showcased the growing tourism trend fueled by visa-free travel for Koreans visiting China. Over 100 tourism and diplomatic leaders gathered in Seoul on Jan. 10 for the event, which aimed to promote visa-free entry to China.
Sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Seoul and co-hosted by the China National Tourist Office in Seoul and the Korea-China Cultural Friendship Association, the event highlighted growing tourism ties following China’s introduction of visa exemptions for South Korean travelers.
“China and Korea are close neighbors with a history of friendly exchanges,” Chinese Deputy Ambassador Fang Kun said. He emphasized the significance of…












