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China and South Korea increase flights amid tourism surge

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China and South Korea are increasing weekly commercial flights between them by 70, marking the first expansion since before the COVID-19 pandemic. This move is driven by a significant rise in two-way tourism, with over 1.4 million Chinese visitors to South Korea and 2.66 million South Koreans visiting China in the first quarter of 2026. Both nations have also eased visa restrictions to further encourage travel. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Ralph Jennings ·

    China, South Korea boost commercial flights as tourism increases between the 2 countries

    China and South Korea will allow 70 more flights per week between the two countries in view of fast-growing, two-way tourism and a drop in Chinese group travel to Japan. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in Seoul said in a statement Thursday that passenger flight…

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