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Chinese group tourists arrive at Jeju on Aug. 31 for the first time in six years and five months on passenger ferry Blue Dream Star. [LOTTE DUTY FREE]

Korea looks to sweeten tourist offerings as China's view of Japan sours

Chinese group tourists returning to Korea are starting to ignite Korea’s duty-free and tourism industries, but experts say the sectors will need time to flare up.

2023.9.6

A Country Garden Holdings apartment project is located on the outskirts of Beijing on Thursday. [AP]

Cooling Chinese demand may dampen Korea’s economic recovery

China's consumer demand, dampened by deflation fears and the decaying real estate market, is clouding Korea’s hopes for a turnaround in the second half of 2023. Its staggering economy may weigh down Korea’s key sectors, such as chips, though some...

2023.8.21

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Chinese group tourists at a port in Incheon on Saturday. The Chinese group tour has been opened for the first time in over six years after the Chinese government reinstated Korea among a lists of 78 countries on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Tourism businesses smile as Chinese tour groups return

Cruise ships with Chinese tourists arrived at major ports in Korea on Saturday morning, including one from Qingdao that docked at Incheon with 118 passengers, 81 of whom were on a group tour.

2023.8.13

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo at a press conference on Friday. [YONHAP]

Korea could lift visa ban on Chinese nationals early

The Korean government on Friday announced that it will extend the short-term visa restriction for another month due to concerns about a potential flood of Covid cases from China during the Lunar New Year holiday.

2023.1.31

People arriving from China being tested for Covid-19 at Incheon International Airport earlier this month. [YONHAP]

Restrictions on Chinese visitors extended for another month

The rule restricting tourist arrivals from China, which first went into effect on Jan. 2, was to end on Jan. 31. The Korean government also announced that it will reduce the number of beds reserved for Covid-19 patients to 2,000.

2023.1.27

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry. [SHIN KYUNG-JIN]

Beijing defends its envoy's opinions about Yoon

China’s Foreign Ministry defended its ambassador’s criticism of a Korean presidential candidate for his views on the Thaad missile system, a serious point of contention between China and Korea. “I've noted the remarks by some ROK [Republic of...

2021.7.22

Zhou Jieqiong, former member of girl group I.O.I, stars in Chinese drama series 'Miss Truth,' which aired for the first time in Korea on Monday. [CHANNEL CHING]

Channel Ching premieres ‘Miss Truth’ starring Zhou Jieqiong

Hyundai Media’s Channel Ching premiered the first episode of Chinese drama series “Miss Truth,” which stars Zhou Jieqiong, a former member of the K-pop girl group I.O.I.

2020.5.4

Tag: china-korea

china-korea

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Korea looks to sweeten tourist offerings as China's view of Japan sours

Cooling Chinese demand may dampen Korea’s economic recovery

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Channel Ching premieres ‘Miss Truth’ starring Zhou Jieqiong