Travel & Leisure
Decision comes as President Lee seeks to improve bilateral relations
Visitors pose in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. South Korea’s visa waiver for Chinese tour groups runs through the end of June 2026. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
NAMI MATSUURA
September 29, 2025 05:06 JST
SEOUL — The South Korean government on Monday is waiving visa requirements for Chinese tour groups for the first time in eight years, underscoring efforts by President Lee Jae Myung to improve relations with Beijing.