| “Ties Forged Through the Skies”: Ibaraki Prefecture Governor Visits Chungbuk’s Kim Young-hwan | |
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- Discussion focuses on expanding bilateral exchange via the only direct international route among regional airports -
Governor Kim Young-hwan welcomed a distinguished guest on Thursday, November？13, meeting with Governor Kazuhiko Oigawa of Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture at the Chungcheongbuk-do Office to discuss ways to broaden exchanges through the direct air route connecting the two regions. During their first meeting, Governors Kim and Oigawa agreed to pursue deeper cooperation across various sectors, including tourism, culture, industry, and business. Governor Oigawa expressed his hope that the direct flight would revitalize tourism exchanges between Chungbuk and Ibaraki. Governor Kim responded by noting that the air route could serve as a foundation for stronger cooperation and shared development between the two regions. Governor Oigawa’s visit follows the launch of Aero K Airlines’ direct Cheongju？Ibaraki route in May. After securing a third term in Japan’s local elections in September, Governor Oigawa initiated this visit to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation through the Cheongju？Ibaraki route. The Cheongju？Ibaraki service is the first air link between the two regions. Notably, it is the only direct international route currently operated from Cheongju among Korea’s regional airports, drawing significant attention upon its launch. Ibaraki Prefecture, located adjacent to Tokyo, is known as a research hub for Japan’s cutting-edge industries and is also recognized for its strong agriculture, fisheries, and tourism sectors. Major tourist attractions include Hitachi Seaside Park and Mount Tsukuba. With 114 golf courses and a mild climate with little snowfall, the region is also renowned as a golfer’s paradise. Aero K Airlines currently operates the Cheongju？Ibaraki route three times a week―on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays―with flights departing Cheongju at 14:00. |
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