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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
Korea, Japan agree on reviving leader-level ‘shuttle diplomacy'
South Korea and Japan reaffirmed their intent to restart shuttle diplomacy, referring to reciprocal visits by their leaders, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Wednesday following his visit to Tokyo. Cho made a two-day trip to Tokyo — his first overseas visit since taking office -- before departing for Washington on Wednesday afternoon to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. During his stay, Cho also paid a courtesy call on Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, a day after holding foreign ministerial talks with his counterpart, Foreign Minister Hayashi Iwaya. Cho said "Prime Minister Ishiba himself mentioned it first before I brought up the idea of resuming shuttle diplomacy" between him and President Lee Jae-myung during a press briefing in Tokyo. Regarding the issue, a high-level Foreign Ministry official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the APEC summit hosted by the South Korean government on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 could serve as an opportunity to resume shuttle diplomacy. "Shuttle diplomacy isn't about fixing a date three months in advance, so there is nothing set yet, but a summit could be held at any time depending on the circumstances," the official said. Cho also said Seoul and Tokyo agreed to continue a one-month pilot program, which was conducted in June, to expedite entry procedures for each other's nationals through fast-track lanes at airports. The fast-track entry lanes operated at two airports in each country: Gimpo International Airport in Seoul and Gimhae International Airport in Busan, as well as Fukuoka Airport and Terminal 3 of Tokyo's Haneda Airport in Japan. "Since the results were very positive, we have reached a principled agreement to continue it," the unnamed high-ranking official further explained. "Since people felt the benefits, there was an agreement to extend it. We still need to finalize consultations with relevant ministries, but it doesn't seem there will be any major issues (to extend the program)." The official said Seoul and Tokyo also discussed Japan's planned official memorial ceremony to honor Korean victims of forced labor at the Sado Island gold mines during Japan's colonial rule from 1910 to 1945. The official said the two countries should not repeat the previous mistake last year. 'I asked (Japan) to notify us promptly this time,' the official said. 'The Japanese side, for their part, said they would make efforts in light of the positive atmosphere and good start to relations." South Korea boycotted Japan's memorial service last minute in November as Japan for failing to honor its pledge to hold a memorial ceremony to sincerely honor the sacrifices of Korean forced laborers at the Sado Gold Mine in return for South Korea's consent to inscribe the site to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July this year. Seoul's refusal to attend the ceremony was mainly because of the content of the memorial address, which was shared at the last minute with Seoul and fell far short of expectations in terms of addressing the nature of forced mobilization. Japan vowed to hold a memorial event for all the workers annually at the site during the 46th Session of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee in July, where the inscription of the Sado Island Gold Mines was discussed. Cho said his visit to Japan made a good start in bilateral ties. 'I've assessed that we have at least taken a good first step in improving ties between South Korea and Japan amid rapidly changing international dynamics,' Cho said. 'We also agreed on the need for trilateral cooperation among (South) Korea, the US and Japan and decided to work on fleshing out the details moving forward.'
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Expert names vital holiday items Brits always pack wrong when going abroad
Markus Lindblad sheds light on common travel mistakes that cause delays and trouble from Brits at airport security - advising what items are permissible and which should be left at home You may consider yourself well-versed in baggage restrictions, but many Brits still make avoidable packing mistakes. These small but glaring mistakes can lead to longer airport security queues and - at worst - can lead would-be travellers from flying altogether. Markus Lindblad from the tobacco-free nicotine product company, Northerner, has broken down the most common packing mistakes Brits are making in 2025 - including how they travel with vapes. Knowing these rules before you travel might save you time and trouble on your next journey. Travelling with vapes Markus' first flag is about carrying vapes on aeroplanes. While you are permitted to carry vapes onto a plane, they must be stored in your carry-on luggage, not your checked baggage. Additionally, passengers are not permitted to use the vape while on an aeroplane. Vaping or smoking on a flight is illegal and could see you facing hefty fines and flight restrictions. Some fines can even reach up to £5000. For those likely to crave nicotine mid-flight, Markus recommends carrying nicotine pouches. They are allowed both in carry-on and checked luggage and can be used safely on planes. Nicotine pouches are regulated in some countries however, so always make sure you dispose of them when you land if you're unsure of the local laws. Bringing disposable vapes back into the UK is a slightly different story. While the sale of disposable vapes is banned in the UK, they are still perfectly legal in many countries, so Brits can purchase these devices while abroad. Entering the UK with a disposable vape is only an offence if you intend to sell it, so as long as it's for personal use, then you're not breaking any laws according to Markus. If you're not returning to the UK and carrying disposable vapes elsewhere, check the banned items list for each country before re-packing your luggage, as some other countries have banned vapes. Travelling with portable chargers A global shift across worldwide airlines has seen rules tightened over the carrying of power banks onto flights. Early in 2025, an incident that left three people injured on a major Asian airline led to a crackdown of portable power banks in checked baggage. After an Air Busan plane caught fire at Gimhae International Airport on January 28, the airline announced it would be enforcing stricter regulations around power banks. According to Markus, the lithium-ion batteries commonly found inside power banks pose a fire risk to aircraft and confined cabin spaces if damaged. Most airlines allow portable chargers packed in your carry-on luggage, but not in checked luggage. Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Thai Airways also prohibit the use of power banks to charge personal devices during a flight. Check the specific guidelines surrounding power banks before packing. 100ml liquid limit While some UK airports including Gatwick, Birmingham and Newcastle no longer require passengers to remove liquids at security, the 100ml limit still applies. That said, medications and baby food are exempt from this 100ml restriction. UK restrictions v foreign restrictions Different countries may have completely different travel rules, which affects how you should pack. For example, Dubai has introduced new rules on medication, only allowing items in checked baggage. Whereas Mexico has a total ban on vapes, making packing them in your luggage illegal. While the UK rules may be different, you do not want to get into trouble when you arrive at your holiday destination. Speak to a staff member at the airport check-in desk and seek their advice on what is and is not permissible.
Korea Herald
22-07-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
Eastar Jet launches direct Busan-Almaty flights
Eastar Jet has launched a direct flight route between Busan, South Korea, and Almaty, Kazakhstan. The inaugural flight, ZE935, departed from Gimhae International Airport on July 15, operated using a Boeing 737 aircraft. The seven-hour flight carried 120 passengers, including tourists, students and transit travelers from Kazakhstan, Korea, and other countries, the Kazakh Embassy in Seoul told The Korea Herald. The new Busan–Almaty route brings the total number of weekly flights between Kazakhstan and Korea to 20, reflecting rising travel demand, the embassy said. The embassy added that Kazakhstan's diplomatic missions are committed to supporting the expansion of direct air routes. The launch event was attended by the consul general of Kazakhstan in Busan, Askar Aslan; Honorary Consul Lee Sang-hoon; and representatives from Eastar Jet.
Korea Herald
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
Air Busan plane destroyed in fire to be dismantled
The Air Busan plane damaged in a January fire that is believed to have started inside an overhead storage compartment is to be torn down, following the completion of an official investigation into the incident at Gimhae International Airport in Busan. The Airbus A321, currently located at the Hangar No. 51 of the airport, is slated to be disassembled starting this weekend and moved elsewhere by the end of the month, according to local media reports Wednesday. The decision was made after the Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board, under the Ministry of Land, Transport and Infrastructure, wrapped up its examination of the destroyed aircraft. The airplane was severely damaged in a fire that occurred at 10:26 p.m. on Jan. 28, as it was getting ready for takeoff. The accident left 27 injured as 169 passengers and seven crew members evacuated. Officials of the ARAIB told media it has already been concluded that the fire started from inside the cabin, citing the National Forensic Service's analysis that was made public on March 13. It was found that a portable power bank stored inside the overhead bin short-circuited and caught fire, although the extensive damage to the battery pack makes it impossible to determine how exactly it happened. Officials added that 3D-scanned images of the aircraft have been preserved. The investigation into the case will continue until the final report is released to the public. Authorities decided to dispose of the destroyed aircraft due to overcrowding at Gimhae International Airport, as well as concerns that the heavily damaged airplane could further degrade in the summer typhoon season. The Korea Airports Corp., operator of all civilian airports in Korea except for the main gateway Incheon Airport, had requested the plane's removal with the ARAIB. It cited an expected increase in air traffic in Gimhae, which is to be the primary gateway for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting slated for October in the nearby city of Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province.
Asahi Shimbun
04-07-2025
- Asahi Shimbun
Airlines in Japan to ban storing power banks in overhead lockers
A charred power bank found in the wreckage of an Air Busan aircraft (Provided by Aviation and Railway Accident Investigation Board of South Korea) Japan's transport ministry announced new air safety regulations that require passengers to keep power banks in plain sight and not in overhead bins to mitigate fire risks on board. The policy move follows a series of incidents in which lithium ion battery packs overheated or caught fire. From July 8, passengers on 23 Japan-based airlines will be required to keep their battery packs where cabin staff can monitor the devices during flight. In January, a power bank triggered a fire that destroyed an aircraft operated by budget carrier Air Busan at South Korea's Gimhae International Airport. All 176 passengers and crew members managed to evacuate but 27 were injured. The fire is believed to have started near the rear luggage compartment. The charred remains of a power bank were found nearby. Following the incident, South Korean airlines banned passengers from storing power banks in overhead compartments, requiring them to keep the devices close at hand at all times. On April 28, a power bank was blamed for a fire that forced a Hawaiian Airlines' flight from Honolulu to make an emergency landing at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. Most of the incidents were quickly dealt with by cabin attendants, according to Japan's transport ministry and other authorities. International aviation rules prohibit passengers from storing power banks in checked baggage. Batteries exceeding 160 watt-hours are banned due to the potential fire risk. Passengers may only carry two battery packs rated between 100 W and 160 W. Although the new request is not legally binding, airlines, in coordination with the transport ministry, are seeking maximum passenger cooperation.
