Jeju walks back Chinese tourist rental car idea after backlash

Comments by a senior Jeju official suggesting that Chinese tourists could be allowed to rent cars after mandatory driving lessons have sparked public backlash, prompting the island government to clarify that it has no plan to ease current rules.

The remarks were made Thursday during the first executive policy meeting of the new island administration, following the inauguration of Gov.

Wi Seong-gon after his victory in the June 3 local elections.

Officials were discussing ways to increase tourism ...