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South Korean embassy in Beijing announced that Chinese nationals who had previously visited South Korea would now be eligible for a five-year multiple-entry visa.
Chinese nationals with prior visits to South Korea can now get five-year multiple-entry visas.
KEY POINTS
- Residents of 14 major Chinese cities and major investors are eligible for 10-year multiple-entry visas.
- Repeat-visit rates for Chinese travellers to South Korea have declined, now lagging behind Japan and Thailand.
- Rising airfares due to Middle East conflicts may make South Korea less competitive than Southeast Asia.
- Analysts say South Korea must improve tourism infrastructure and value to attract repeat Chinese visitors.
COMPANIES
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