By Hong Soon-do, Beijing correspondent, AsiaToday - China has begun implementing an official policy for a 4.5-day work week as part of an effort to boost domestic consumption and leisure spending. As a result, South Korea is expected to benefit from it as Chinese tourists (also known as "youker") would visit Korea all year unlike in the past when they visited on certain national holidays or long weekends. Such assertion is not an exaggeration considering the positive response from provincial governments after the State Council released an official document last August encouraging government units to grant employees two and a half days off per week, in an effort to boost domestic spending and tourism. According to the June 14th report of Modern Express, one of Chinese leading newspapers, nearly 10 provincial governments have expressed their willingness to implement the two-and-a-half-day weekend scheme. ...
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