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China extends visa-free entry for Korea, others through 2026

China will extend its unilateral visa-free policy for select countries, including Korea, through the end of next year, according to China's Foreign Ministry Monday.

2025-11-03

Korean woman arrested in Japan for staying past visa-free tourist period

A Korean woman in her 50s was arrested in Kobe, Japan, for overstaying her visa-free stay after entering the country as a tourist, the Kobe Shimbun reported on Saturday.

2025-11-03

Mismanagement over travel agencies leaves Chinese travelers unaccounted for amid rising absconding cases

A total of 1,352 Chinese nationals who entered Korea on group tours absconded without authorization over the past three years, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday.

2025-10-03

Why is the government losing sleep as Koreans flock overseas for Chuseok?

The government has made an effort to prevent the mass outflow of locals, offering various local travel campaigns that subsidize fares and fees.

2025-10-02

Tourism, retail sectors gear up for more Chinese group tourists

Korea's tourism and retail industries are preparing for an expected influx of Chinese travelers as temporary visa-free entry for Chinese tour groups takes effect Monday.

2025-09-28

China extends visa-free entry for Korean nationals from 15 to 30 days

China extended the period for visa-free entry for Korean citizens from 15 days to 30 days on Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the same day.

2024-11-22

Visa-free entry fully resumed for Japan, Taiwan, Macau visitors

Visa-free entry for visitors from Japan, Taiwan and Macau will be made permanent in November, ending what had been a temporary resumption of their visa-free privileges.

2022-10-19

Koreans rush to return to Japan as borders are opened

Japan throws open its borders to individual tourists Tuesday, and Koreans are rushing to book tickets.

2022-10-10

Korea to extend visa-free entry for tourists from Japan, Taiwan, Macau until October

Korea will extend its temporary visa waiver program for travelers from Japan, Taiwan and Macau through October, the Culture Ministry said Wednesday, a measure believed to be linked to an upcoming BTS concert.

2022-08-31

Visitors from Japan, Taiwan, Macau can enter Korea visa-free in August

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday that visa-free entries to Korea will be available to travelers from Japan, Taiwan and Macau for the month of August. The decision to allow visa-free entries from these three countries was...

2022-08-03