Group 1 - The South Korean government has implemented a visa-free entry policy for group tourists from China starting September 29, aiming to boost the tourism and retail sectors [1][4] - The duty-free shop industry has high expectations, with the arrival of the luxury cruise "Dream" carrying approximately 1,700 Chinese passengers on the first day of the visa-free policy [3] - Major supermarkets and hotels are actively preparing to welcome Chinese tourists, with events like a Korean food festival planned in various locations [3] Group 2 - Merchants supporting WeChat Pay and Alipay are increasing, with discounts and favorable exchange rates offered to customers using these payment methods [4] - The visa-free policy for Chinese group tourists will be in effect until June 30 of the following year, allowing groups of three or more to stay in South Korea for 15 days [4] - Individual and group tourists can still enter Jeju Island visa-free for 30 days, maintaining previous regulations [4]