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Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Hyunsu Yim

S.Korea considers early easing of COVID visa curbs on travellers from China - Yonhap

A group of Chinese tourists head to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing centre upon their arrival at the Incheon International Airport in Incheon, South Korea, January 12, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

South Korea's prime minister suggested on Tuesday that COVID visa restrictions on travellers from China could be lifted earlier than scheduled if infections ease, as the travel and tourism sectors hope for a rebound in visitors.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said Seoul could consider lifting the restriction on short-term visas for travellers from China before the end of February if the number of COVID infections in China is manageable, Yonhap news agency reported.

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