RoK international airport to reopen routes linking Vietnam
The Muan International Airport in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s South Jeolla province will allow the resumption of international flights, including those to Vietnam, this July.
The Muan International Airport (Source: muan.go.kr)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Muan International Airport in theRepublic of Korea (RoK)’s South Jeolla province will allow the resumption of internationalflights, including those to Vietnam, this July.
International air routes to be reopened will connect theKorean destination to Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Da Lat cities of Vietnam, Bangkokof Thailand, and Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia.
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The Muan International Airport (Source: muan.go.kr) 
