Seoul: South Korea will extend the waiver on visa processing fees for an additional six months for group tourists from six countries, including China, the finance chief said Wednesday. Under the plan announced by Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, the fee exemption for C-3-2 visas, which was originally set to expire Wednesday, will continue until the end of June next year.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the six countries covered by the extension are China, India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Cambodia. Koo stated that the plan aims "to maintain momentum in inbound tourism." Currently, processing fees for C-3-2 visas are set at 18,000 won (US$12.46).