【环球网报道】韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，从今年9月29日至明年6月30日，韩国政府将对中国团体游 客实施临时性入境免签政策。据韩联社报道，韩方政策宣布后，中国驻韩大使戴兵6日在社交平台X上 发帖表示欢迎，韩国外长赵显随后转发该帖表示支持。 戴兵用中韩双语先后发帖称，"在韩方今天宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访韩的中国游 客来说是个好消息。中方已于去年11月对韩国单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来快速增长。中韩 互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。希望两国政府和各界共同努力，把好事办 好，继续为两国加强人员往来、促进民心相通营造良好氛围和条件"。 同日晚些时候，赵显在X上转发了戴兵的韩语帖文并表示，"今天（韩方）决定将对来自中国的团体游 客实施免签入境，有效期为今年9月29日至明年6月30日，我对此很高兴。我希望这将进一步促进韩中两 国人民之间的活跃交流"。 中国驻韩国大使馆官网去年11月25日通知显示，自北京时间2024年11月30日0时起至2025年12月31日24 时，中国对韩国试行单方面免签政策入境事由扩大至来华经商、旅游观光、探亲访友、过境、交流访 问，免签停留期限延长 ...

Group 1 - The South Korean government will implement a temporary visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists starting from September 29, lasting until June next year, although specific implementation details have not been disclosed [1] - Following the announcement, there was a 70% increase in search volume for flights to Seoul within half an hour, peaking at 1.2 times the usual rate, with the average ticket price from Shanghai to Seoul being 519 yuan [1] - China remains a significant source of tourists for South Korea, with outbound travel orders to South Korea increasing by 31% year-on-year, ranking third among outbound travel destinations [1] Group 2 - There are over 500 group tour products available from Shanghai to South Korea, with 4,000 local tour options, including cruises and customized tours, indicating a diverse range of travel offerings [2] - The implementation of the visa waiver policy is expected to enhance travel convenience, attracting more middle-aged and family travelers, and stimulating demand from third and fourth-tier cities [2] - The return of Chinese group tourists is anticipated to boost South Korea's retail, duty-free, and dining sectors, while also promoting cultural exchanges between China and South Korea [2]

Core Insights - The South Korean government will implement a temporary visa exemption policy for Chinese group tourists starting from September 29, lasting until June next year, which has led to a significant increase in search volume on various online travel platforms [1][2] - The search volume for flights to Seoul surged by 70% within half an hour of the announcement, with the average ticket price from Shanghai to Seoul being 519 yuan [1] - As of August 6, South Korea ranks third among outbound travel destinations for Chinese tourists, following Japan and Thailand, with a notable increase in travel orders compared to the previous year [1] Travel Industry Impact - Ctrip reported over 500 group tour products available from Shanghai to South Korea, along with 4,000 local tour options, including cruises and customized tours [2] - The visa exemption policy is expected to enhance travel convenience and simplify the visa process, potentially attracting more middle-aged and family travelers, as well as increasing demand from third and fourth-tier cities [2] Tourist Demographics - The majority of tourists traveling to South Korea are young, with 33% being born in the 1990s, 27% in the 1980s, and 19% in the 2000s [1] - The top ten cities contributing tourists to South Korea include Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao, Changsha, and Chengdu [1]

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]

（原标题：韩国免签，有新消息！） 来源：新华社 中国驻韩国大使戴兵当天在社交媒体上说，韩方宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访韩的 中国游客来说是个好消息。中方自去年11月起对韩国试行单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来快速 增长。中韩互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。 韩国宣布9月底开始对中国团体游客免签 韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，从今年9月29日至明年6月30日，韩国政府将对中国团体游客实施临时性入 境免签政策。 据韩国政府发布的消息，金民锡当天主持召开有关激活旅游的政策会议并宣布这一决定。韩国政府表 示，此次免签政策实施后，预计将进一步激发游客访韩需求，从而带动地方经济，实质性刺激内需。 ...

来源：新华社 韩国宣布9月底开始对中国团体游客免签 韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，从今年9月29日至明年6月30日，韩国政府将对中国团体游客实施临时性入 境免签政策。 据韩国政府发布的消息，金民锡当天主持召开有关激活旅游的政策会议并宣布这一决定。韩国政府表 示，此次免签政策实施后，预计将进一步激发游客访韩需求，从而带动地方经济，实质性刺激内需。 中国驻韩国大使戴兵当天在社交媒体上说，韩方宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访韩的 中国游客来说是个好消息。中方自去年11月起对韩国试行单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来快速 增长。中韩互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。 ...

新华社首尔8月6日电（记者陆睿 黄昕欣）韩国国务总理金民锡6日说，从今年9月29日至明年6月30 日，韩国政府将对中国团体游客实施临时性入境免签政策。 据韩国政府发布的消息，金民锡当天主持召开有关激活旅游的政策会议并宣布这一决定。韩国政府 表示，此次免签政策实施后，预计将进一步激发游客访韩需求，从而带动地方经济，实质性刺激内需。 中国驻韩国大使戴兵当天在社交媒体上说，韩方宣布将于9月底开始对中国团体游客免签，这对访 韩的中国游客来说是个好消息。中方自去年11月起对韩国试行单方面免签，数据显示此后中韩人员往来 快速增长。中韩互为近邻，两国民众常来常往，有助于增进了解、深化友谊。（完） ...

Core Points - The direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Xiamen marks a new phase in the relationship between China and Malaysia, facilitated by the implementation of a visa exemption agreement for ordinary passport holders [1][3] - The number of travelers between China and Malaysia has significantly increased, with a reported 234,000 mutual visits this year, representing a nearly 30% year-on-year growth [3] - The implementation of the visa exemption policy has led to a 97% increase in daily average visits by Chinese citizens to Malaysia compared to the period before the policy was enacted [3] Industry Insights - Xiamen Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and Batik Air operate a total of 68 weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Xiamen, indicating a robust air travel connection [4] - The Xiamen border inspection station has enhanced its services by establishing a one-stop comprehensive service center for international guests, providing translation, policy interpretation, and customs consultation [4] - The growing interest in travel to Malaysia from China is attributed to the favorable visa policies and the appealing shopping environment in China, as noted by travelers [1][3]

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is considering the indefinite extension of the visa waiver policy for group tourists from China, with plans to potentially expand this to individual tourists in the long term [1][3]. Group 1: Visa Waiver Policy - The South Korean Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism are set to announce a detailed implementation plan for the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists [1]. - The temporary exemption from the electronic travel authorization (K-ETA), originally set to expire in December, will be extended for another year [1]. - Currently, the visa waiver applies only under specific conditions, such as travel to Jeju Island, transit, and youth study tours [2]. Group 2: Tourism Strategy - The South Korean government has identified tourism as a strategic industry, aiming to attract 30 million foreign tourists and generate $30 billion in tourism revenue by 2027 [1]. - The 2023-2027 tourism revitalization plan includes goals such as extending the average stay of foreign tourists to 15 days and achieving domestic tourism consumption of 50 trillion KRW (approximately 266.6 billion RMB) [1]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Chinese Tourists - In 2024, the total number of foreign tourists visiting South Korea is projected to reach approximately 16.37 million, with total spending expected to hit 9.2552 trillion KRW (about 46.546 billion RMB), marking a 33.8% year-on-year increase [5]. - Chinese tourists have historically been the largest source of visitors to South Korea, with over 4.6 million Chinese tourists visiting last year [5]. - The average credit card spending per Chinese tourist in South Korea is 889,000 KRW (about 4,700 RMB), which is 1.5 times that of Japanese tourists [5]. Group 4: Bilateral Relations and Future Prospects - The South Korean government is focusing on improving relations with China and Russia while strengthening ties with the U.S. and Japan [1]. - The recent increase in air travel between China and South Korea, with a nearly 30% growth in the number of travelers over the past five months, indicates a positive trend in bilateral tourism [6].

Core Viewpoint - The South Korean government is considering extending the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists indefinitely, which could positively impact the country's GDP growth and tourism industry [1][4]. Group 1: Visa Waiver Policy - The South Korean government plans to announce a detailed implementation plan for the visa waiver policy for Chinese group tourists soon [1]. - The current visa waiver only applies to specific conditions, such as travel to Jeju Island, transit, and youth study tours [3]. - The temporary exemption for the electronic travel authorization (K-ETA) will be extended for another year [1]. Group 2: Tourism Industry Goals - The South Korean government aims to attract 30 million foreign tourists and generate $30 billion in tourism revenue by 2027 [1]. - The average stay for foreign tourists is targeted to be extended to 15 days, with domestic tourism consumption reaching 50 trillion KRW (approximately 26.66 billion RMB) [1]. Group 3: Economic Impact of Chinese Tourists - Chinese tourists are crucial for the South Korean economy, with each additional 1 million Chinese visitors potentially increasing GDP growth by 0.08 percentage points [5]. - In the first quarter of this year, Chinese tourists accounted for nearly 25% of the 4.3 million foreign visitors to South Korea [5]. - The average credit card spending per Chinese tourist is 889,000 KRW (approximately 4,700 RMB), which is 1.5 times that of Japanese tourists [5].