JAKARTA - The temporary visa exemption program for group tourists from Indonesia who visit South Korea (South Korea) will take effect this week.
Based on the program, a group of Indonesian tourists consisting of at least three people can travel in South Korea without a visa for up to 15 days from May 28 to the end of December this year, according to the South Korean Ministry of Justice.
Reported by ANTARA from Yonhap, Thursday, May 28, the policy was taken after the government decided to loosen visa and entry requirements for foreign tourists in a tourism strategy meeting led by President Lee Jae Myung in February.
This step is part of efforts to encourage tourism to enter South Korea.
The local immigration service stated that the temporary visa-free program is expected to help improve the national tourism industry.
The government also implemented measures to prevent illegal residence, including requiring South Korean travel agents to submit a list of tourists through a government website 24 hours before arrival.
The Ministry of Justice said the list would be checked to identify high-risk individuals, including those with a history of illegal residence or entry restrictions.
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho said the government would work with relevant ministries to ensure the program could encourage domestic consumption while maintaining the order of foreign tourists' visits.
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