Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years
Characterising the global resonance of South Korea’s cultural exports as a “golden time” for the domestic travel industry, Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young unveiled an ambitious initiative titled “K-Tourism Embraces the World”.
While South Korea welcomed more than 18 million inbound visitors in 2025, surpassing the pre-pandemic peak of 17 million and marking an increase of roughly 15 per cent from 2024 – it has struggled to keep pace with Japan’s meteoric rise.
Source: News - South China Morning Post
