Retail Sector Smiles on Expectations of Visa-Free Entry Boost for Chinese Group Tourists

Published 22 Sep.2025 13:18(KST)

With the visa-free entry for Chinese group tourists set to be permitted from the end of this month, the domestic retail industry is regaining momentum for the first time in a while. The government has announced that groups of three or more people will be allowed to enter the country without a visa for up to 15 days, and this policy will be implemented on a trial basis until the first half of next year. This measure has raised expectations for a recovery in consumption from Chinese tourists, which had been subdued since the THAAD dispute.

Chinese group tourists are a key consumer segment for the domestic retail sector and have historically accounted for a significant portion of duty-free sales. The industry expects that the visa-free policy will not only boost duty-free shops, but also stimulate overall consumption in department stores, supermarkets, and local commercial districts. Joint marketing efforts between the government and the industry, as well as the expansion of tailored services, are also planned, further strengthening the outlook for a full-fledged revival in foreign consumer demand.

Retail Sector Smiles on Expectations of Visa-Free Entry Boost for Chinese Group Tourists

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