中国团客免签政策效果明显，韩旅游界要求延长

Group 1 - The South Korean tourism industry is urging the government to extend the visa-free policy for Chinese group tourists, which is set to expire on June 30, 2025, due to its positive economic impact since its implementation on September 29, 2023 [1][3] - The temporary visa exemption allows groups of three or more Chinese tourists to stay in South Korea for 15 days, while individual and group tourists in Jeju can stay for 30 days [3] - Statistics from the Korea Tourism Organization indicate a 20.5% increase in Chinese tourists in October compared to the same period last year, marking the highest growth among visitors to South Korea [3] Group 2 - The extension of the visa-free policy is seen as a response to China's recent decision to extend its visa-free policy for South Korean citizens until December 31, 2026, based on the principle of diplomatic reciprocity [3] - Following the visa exemption, the number of South Korean tourists visiting China has also increased, with Ctrip reporting over a 100% year-on-year growth in inbound travel orders from South Korean tourists in the first half of 2025 [3]