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Chinese Tourists Favor South Korea as Japan Tensions Rise
12/16/2025
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Story summary
- Chinese tourists are reducing visits to Japan amid a diplomatic dispute, boosting South Korea's appeal.
- Analysts say the Korean won is Asia's weakest currency in the latter half of the year.
- The won's real effective rate fell to a 16-year low in October.
- The Chinese yuan rose 9.4% against the won, making South Korea more affordable for Chinese tourists as tensions with Japan rise.
