韩国将对中国团客实行临时免签，旅游平台首尔搜索量增七成

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government will implement a temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese group tourists starting from September 29, which is expected to significantly boost travel interest in South Korea among Chinese travelers [3]. Group 1: Policy Impact - The announcement of the visa exemption led to a 70% increase in search volume for flights to Seoul within half an hour, peaking at 1.2 times the usual rate [3]. - The average ticket price for flights from Shanghai to Seoul is reported to be 519 yuan, indicating a competitive pricing environment for travel to South Korea [3]. Group 2: Travel Trends - South Korea has consistently ranked among the top three most popular international destinations for Chinese travelers during the summer vacation period [3]. - With the new group visa exemption policy, the popularity of South Korea is expected to rise further in the second half of the year [3].