韩媒：预计今年中国赴韩邮轮航次较去年激增21倍，韩国港口全力保障

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights a significant increase in the number of Chinese tourists visiting South Korea via cruise ships, driven by South Korea's temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese group tourists [1][2] - The number of planned cruise calls to Busan from China is projected to reach 173 this year, a dramatic increase from just 8 last year, indicating a 21-fold rise [1] - In addition to Busan, Incheon is also experiencing a surge in demand for Chinese cruise visits, with 44 out of 64 planned cruise calls in early January being from China, representing 68.8% of the total [2] Group 2 - The extended stay of Chinese cruise ships in South Korean ports, with some transitioning from short stops to overnight stays, is seen as a positive signal for local tourism and consumption [2] - The influx of Chinese tourists is expected to inject significant momentum into South Korea's inbound tourism market, with projections indicating that by November 2025, the number of Chinese visitors will reach 377,800, a year-on-year increase of 26.9% [2] - From January to November 2025, the cumulative number of Chinese tourists visiting South Korea is anticipated to be 5.0871 million, marking an 18.4% increase and accounting for 29.2% of all inbound foreign tourists during that period [2]