Kazakhstan plans to launch a new route to Korea in the direction of Shymkent - Seoul starting from May 29, El.kz reports citing the press service of the ministry.

- Flights will be operated twice a week (on Tuesdays and Fridays). Thus, the total number of flights between Kazakhstan and Korea will increase from 8 to 10 per week, the report says.

It is expected that the opening of flights will contribute to the further development of trade, economic, business and tourism cooperation between the two countries.