Asiana Airlines Receives Plaque of Appreciation from Chinese Embassy... "Bridge Between Korea and China"

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Asiana Airlines received a plaque of appreciation from the Embassy of China in Korea for its contribution to promoting Korea-China friendship.

The Embassy of China in Korea stated on the 16th, "We sincerely appreciate Asiana Airlines for taking the lead in serving as a bridge between the two countries during the COVID-19 period," and added, "We look forward to its continued contribution to the close friendly cooperation between Korea and China."

Won Yuseok, Acting CEO of Asiana Airlines (left), receiving a plaque of appreciation from Xing Haiming, Chinese Ambassador to Korea, at the Embassy of China in Korea on the 15th. Photo by Asiana Airlines

Despite the difficulties in normal route operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Asiana Airlines helped approximately 240,000 people travel between the two countries over three years. Additionally, it operated a total of 62 charter flights for overseas Koreans, international students, and businesses to ensure continuous exchanges between Korea and China.

Asiana Airlines began its Seoul-Beijing and Seoul-Shanghai routes on December 22, 1994, and operated up to 31 routes to 24 cities in China. Since 2012, Asiana Airlines has conducted the "China-Beautiful Classroom" program, establishing sister school relationships with a total of 31 schools across various regions in China and carrying out social contribution activities for about 30,000 local students.

Going forward, Asiana Airlines plans to take the lead in normalizing Korea-China routes, marking the 30th anniversary of its service to China next year and the easing of entry restrictions between the two countries.