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The number of Chinese visitors to South Korea rose by 16% in September compared to the same period last year, reaching over 525,000. This increase is partially due to new initiatives by the South Korean government to attract more Chinese tourists, such as allowing cruise ship tourists to enter without a visa if they are in groups of three or more. South Korean businesses are capitalizing on this by enhancing marketing efforts for popular products like K-beauty and K-food. Despite the rise, the full effects of these visa policies have yet to be seen, as only a small number of tourists have taken advantage of the visa-free entry so far. Meanwhile, some concerns have been raised due to anti-China protests in South Korea, prompting cooperation between local authorities to ensure safety. The government and tourism industry remain optimistic about future growth once these policies are well-established.