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Chinese Tourists Shift to Korea Amid Japan Tensions

2/24/2026

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  • Tang Junjie, a 22-year-old from Sichuan, planned his family's first overseas trip to Japan during China's longest Lunar New Year break, but worsening Sino-Japanese relations forced a change.
  • Unable to obtain a refund, they stayed in Seoul instead of continuing to Japan.
  • The decision reflects a broader trend as Chinese tourists redirected travel to Korea during the holiday period, February 15–24, 2026.