Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korean Air-Asiana merger's route distribution has LCCs in holding pattern

The government’s plan to redistribute 10 flight routes following the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines has drawn strong interest from low-cost carriers eager to claim newly available slots, according to the industry on Monday.

2025-11-10

Korean gov't ready to break the ice on Arctic shipping project

The Korean government is stepping up preparations for the era of Arctic shipping, increasing budgets, hiring more personnel and launching a new command body dedicated to the project.

2025-09-26

Korea looks to add Arctic shipping routes amid global rush to the North

Korea is accelerating efforts to join the Arctic shipping race, betting that shorter routes to Europe could cut costs and ease pressure on traditional trade lanes. Sanctions, environmental issues and geopolitical tensions may complicate the payoff.

2025-09-22

Oceans minister nominee vows to create 'strategic base' for Arctic shipping route era

Oceans minister nominee Chun Jae-soo pledged to ensure the smooth relocation of the ministry's headquarters to Busan, and to work toward attracting major shipping companies there in preparation for an envisioned expansion of Arctic shipping routes.

2025-07-14

Scenes of apocalyptic chaos emerge as devastating wildfires race through North Gyeongsang

As wildfires fueled by winds blowing at 20 meters per second swept through the northern regions of North Gyeongsang on Tuesday, National Route 7 was reduced to chaos.

2025-03-26

Exclusive: Incheon-Lisbon charter service to become regular route, says Portuguese envoy

With bookings already exceeding expectations, the route will continue as a regular service starting in late October.

2024-09-07

Time to streamline the distribution route (KOR)

Without changing the multi-layered intermediate stages, it is a distant dream to offer “quality produce at affordable prices.”

2024-04-11

Time to streamline the distribution route

Without changing the multi-layered intermediate stages, it is a distant dream to offer “quality produce at affordable prices.”

2024-04-10

Korea, Kazakhstan expand flight routes to strengthen bilateral ties

Korea and Kazakhstan have agreed to increase the number of flights on their bilateral routes, the transport ministry said Friday.

2024-03-22

Breeding competitive digital logistics platforms

it is imperative that Korea breed competitive digital logistics platforms.

2024-03-12