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China-South Korea to Increase Flights for First Time in 7 Years

China-South Korea to Increase Flights for First Time in 7 Years

Matichon•International•11d ago

Reader Briefing

South Korea and China have agreed to significantly increase flight frequencies, marking the first such expansion in seven years, to bolster tourism and economic ties.

  • •China and South Korea have agreed to increase the number of weekly flights between the two countries for the first time in 7 years.
  • •The agreement will boost weekly flights by 56, from 608 to 664, and cargo flights by 14, from 54 to 68.
  • •Passenger volume between the two nations in Q1 reached 4.39 million, surpassing pre-COVID-19 levels.
  • •The increased flights aim to enhance tourism from China to South Korea and support import/export businesses.

Overview

  • •On June 4, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of South Korea announced the results of bilateral aviation talks held in Seoul from May 27-28.
  • •South Korea and China agreed to expand weekly flight rights between the two countries by 56 flights, increasing from 608 to 664.
  • •The agreement also includes an increase of 14 cargo flight rights, from 54 to 68.
  • •This expansion is the first in seven years, addressing fully utilized existing flight quotas on high-demand routes like Incheon to Shanghai and Guangzhou.
  • •Passenger volume between South Korea and China in the first quarter was approximately 4.39 million, exceeding the pre-COVID-19 level of 4.14 million.
  • •The newly allocated flight rights will be distributed to South Korean airlines in the latter half of the year.
  • •Lee So-young, deputy director of the aviation policy division at the ministry, expressed pleasure at the timely expansion achieved through active aviation discussions.
  • •The agreement is expected to promote Chinese tourist visits to South Korea, facilitate travel for South Koreans going to China, support import/export companies, and stimulate the economy.

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Key Quotes

Lee So-young
"It is delightful that both countries have been able to expand flight rights in a timely manner through active aviation discussions during a period of increased exchange. Hope this agreement will promote Chinese tourist visits to South Korea, increase convenience for South Koreans traveling to China, as well as import and export companies, and contribute to economic stimulus."
เป็นเรื่องน่ายินดีที่ทั้งสองประเทศสามารถขยายสิทธิเที่ยวบินได้อย่างทันท่วงที ผ่านการหารือด้านการบินอย่างแข็งขัน ในช่วงเวลาที่มีการแลกเปลี่ยนระหว่างกันมากขึ้น หวังว่าข้อตกลงนี้จะช่วยส่งเสริมการเดินทางเยือนเกาหลีใต้ของนักท่องเที่ยวจีน เพิ่มความสะดวกให้แก่ประชาชนชาวเกาหลีใต้ที่เดินทางไปจีน ตลอดจนบริษัทนำเข้าและส่งออก และมีส่วนช่วยกระตุ้นเศรษฐกิจด้วย

Key Entities

Place

China(จีน)ℹ️
Country involved in an aviation agreement with South Korea to increase flight numbers.
South Korea(เกาหลีใต้)ℹ️
Country involved in an aviation agreement with China to increase flight numbers and hosting aviation talks.
Guangzhou(กวางโจว)ℹ️
A Chinese city that will receive increased flight connections from South Korean regional airports.
Chengdu(เฉิงตู)ℹ️
A Chinese city that will receive increased flight connections from South Korean regional airports.
Shenzhen(เซินเจิ้น)ℹ️
A Chinese city that will receive increased flight connections from South Korean regional airports.
Chongqing(ฉงชิ่ง)ℹ️
A Chinese city that will receive increased flight connections from South Korean regional airports.
Xi'an(ซีอาน)ℹ️
A Chinese city that will receive increased flight connections from South Korean regional airports.

Organization

South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคมของเกาหลี)
South Korean government ministry that announced the results of bilateral aviation talks with China.

Person

Lee So-young(อี โซยอง)
Deputy director of the aviation policy division at South Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, who commented on the aviation agreement.