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China’s government recently urged its citizens not to travel to Japan amid rising diplomatic tensions.
The result? A sudden wave of Chinese tourists diverting to South Korea instead.
But the overflow has sparked backlash.
Protests have begun breaking out in parts of South Korea, where some locals are openly telling visiting Chinese groups to leave as frustration grows over crowding, cultural clashes, and political sensitivities.
The situation is quickly turning into a regional flashpoint, with tourism, geopolitics, and public sentiment all colliding at once.
The result? A sudden wave of Chinese tourists diverting to South Korea instead.
But the overflow has sparked backlash.
Protests have begun breaking out in parts of South Korea, where some locals are openly telling visiting Chinese groups to leave as frustration grows over crowding, cultural clashes, and political sensitivities.
The situation is quickly turning into a regional flashpoint, with tourism, geopolitics, and public sentiment all colliding at once.