韩国宣布9月29日起对中国团体游客免签

Group 1 - The South Korean government will implement a temporary visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists starting from September 29, lasting until June 30 of the following year, aimed at stimulating tourism demand and boosting the local economy [1] - The Bank of Korea estimates that an increase of 1 million Chinese group tourists could raise South Korea's economic growth rate by 0.08 percentage points [1] Group 2 - Data from Ctrip indicates a significant year-on-year increase in outbound travel orders from mainland tourists to South Korea, with South Korea ranking third among popular destinations, following Japan and Thailand [3] - The top ten cities in China sending tourists to South Korea include Shanghai, Beijing, and Hangzhou, with the majority of tourists being young, particularly those born in the 1990s [3] - Ctrip's travel research institute believes that the visa waiver policy will enhance travel convenience, attract more middle-aged and family groups, and stimulate demand from third and fourth-tier cities [3] - The return of Chinese group tourists is expected to directly benefit South Korea's retail, duty-free, and dining sectors, while also promoting cultural exchanges between China and South Korea [3]