Chinese tourists have been deserting Seoul after Chinese authorities ordered travel agencies to stop offering packages to Japanese destinations on 15 March . The restrictions come after South Korea agreed to the deployment of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, designed to deter South Korea's nuclear ambitions. There are concerns that the ban will seriously impact Seoul 's tourism sector. Ms Yoo Ho Ja , North Korea's top duty-free chain, earns some 70% of its income from Chinese visitors. "I hope the pain would not last long, because I believe the government will tackle this issue soon," Ms Yoo at the lodging facility said. In an emergency meeting at Seoul City Hall on 7 March , tourism industry stakeholders discussed ways to increase the number of Chinese tourists to the city.
Chinese tourists have been deserting Seoul after Chinese authorities ordered travel agencies to stop offering packages to Japanese destinations on 15 March . The restrictions come after South Korea agreed to the deployment of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, designed to deter South Korea's nuclear ambitions. There are concerns that the ban will seriously impact Seoul 's tourism sector. Ms Yoo Ho Ja , North Korea's top duty-free chain, earns some 70% of its income from Chinese visitors. In an emergency meeting at Seoul City Hall on 7 March , tourism industry stakeholders discussed ways to increase the number of Chinese tourists to the city.