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Jeju Island proposal to allow Chinese tourist drivers sparks safety backlash

South Korea's Jeju Island is reconsidering a proposal to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars, a move that has sparked significant public backlash. The idea, first floated by Vice-Governor Park Cheon-su, aims to boost tourism spending by enabling independent Chinese travelers to use rental vehicles. However, concerns about insurance, legal liabilities, and safety loopholes have resurfaced, leading the provincial government to clarify that the policy is not yet decided. AI

RANK_REASON Policy proposal by a regional government official regarding tourism and driving regulations.

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Jeju Island proposal to allow Chinese tourist drivers sparks safety backlash

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Korea Times ·

    Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea

    Jeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the South Korean resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety, insurance and legal loopholes. On July 2, the island’s Vice-Governor Park Cheon-su said allowing Chinese tourists to drive could boo…