A Comparative Analysis of Chinese and Korean Tourism Legislation

A Comparative Analysis of Chinese and Korean Tourism Legislation

In the face of today's thriving global tourism sector, China and South Korea, as two Asian tourism powerhouses, have each adopted unique laws, rules, and policies to manage their thriving tourism industries. Although both countries have achieved impressive accomplishments in tourism development, their tourism management legislation differs, which may result in differing management outcomes. This paper investigates the similarities and differences in tourism management legislation in China and South Korea, and provides a comparative analysis across a variety of dimensions, including legislative background, laws and regulations, regulatory bodies, and the protection of tourists' rights and interests. This paper uses a comparative research methodology to provide valuable insights for tourism policymakers, practitioners, and scholars to help them better understand the characteristics of tourism management in the two countries, to promote the improvement of tourism management legislation in China and South Korea, to facilitate the sustainable development of the tourism industry, to improve service quality, and to protect the rights and interests of tour operators.