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Chinese tourists flock to Seoul for shopping sprees fueled by weak won

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Chinese tourists are increasingly visiting Seoul for shopping excursions, driven by the favorable exchange rate of the Korean won and the appeal of K-beauty products. These shoppers are prioritizing purchases of luxury goods and lifestyle items, finding significant discounts compared to prices in China. For example, one tourist purchased a Chaumet wedding ring for approximately 11,000 yuan less than she would have paid in China, thanks to the weaker won and tax refunds. AI

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Chinese tourists flock to Seoul for shopping sprees fueled by weak won

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Yulu Ao ·

    Currency advantages, K-beauty fuel Chinese shopping trips, spending in Korea

    When Chelsea Wang travelled to Seoul with two friends in late April, they barely visited any of the city’s palaces or tourist attractions. Instead, their three-and-a-half-day itinerary revolved around duty-free shopping, beauty treatments, hair salons and cosmetics stores. Wang a…

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