Retailers Rush to Woo Chinese Tour Groups Ahead of Visa-Free Entry

SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean retailers are bracing for the return of Chinese tour groups, set to enter visa-free from September 29, by rolling out fresh promotions and diversifying their product lineups beyond luxury cosmetics to fashion, lifestyle and even convenience store exclusives. In the mid-2010s, Chinese “Youke” travelers became synonymous with [...]