People walks at Gwanghwamun Plaza, one of the landmarks in Seoul. (Photo: Saritdet Marukatat) Repeat short-haul visits by Chinese travellers to South Korea are expected to rise after Seoul eased multiple-entry visa rules, but analysts say the immediate impact may be limited because of growing competition from Southeast Asia and higher airfares linked to the US-Israeli war in Iran.The South Korean embassy in Beijing announced that Chinese nationals who had previously visited South Korea would now be eligible for a five-year multiple-entry visa. Those holding residency status in 14 major cities – including Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou – could also…