China halts issuance of short-term visas to South Koreans

(ECNS) -- The Chinese Embassy in South Korea announced on Tuesday it would suspend the issuance of short-term visas to South Korean citizens who plan to visit China for business, tourism, medical treatment, transit or general private affairs.

According to the notice released by the embassy, the measures will be adjusted depending on the cancellation of South Korea's discriminatory entry restrictions against Chinese citizens.