Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport bustles with outbound travelers, Sept. 27. Yonhap
By Lee Hae-rin
Korea’s tourism industry anticipates an increase in the number of travelers visiting China following the neighboring county’s decision to allow visa-free entry for Koreans.
China announced, Friday, that it will waive visa requirements for visitors from Korea and eight other countries, allowing stays of up to 15 days for purposes such as business, tourism, family visits, or transit.
This is the first time China has included Korea in its visa waiver list, which will remain in effect from Friday through the end of next year.
“China, along with Japan and Southeast Asia, accounted for a significant proportion of Korea’s outbound…
