South Korea President Lee orders crackdown on anti-Chinese, anti-foreigner rallies

FILE PHOTO: Protesters hold up signs that read "Oppose visa-free entry for 30 million Chinese tourists," "Koreans’ safety comes before attracting Chinese tourists" at the anti-China rally protesting against the visa-free entry of Chinese tourists near the National Assembly in Yeongdeungpo-gu, western Seoul, Monday (Sept 29). - Instagram @gazeofyouth via The Korea Herald/ANN

SEOUL: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday (Oct 2) ordered a crackdown on anti-Chinese and anti-foreigner rallies he said are harming the country's image and the economy, live TV showed.

Far-right groups have been holding anti-Chinese rallies, some specifically targeting the Chinese Communist Party, since before the government started allowing visa-free entry to tourists from China at the start of this week.