Ethiopian exporters look to fly into Korean market

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The launch of direct flights to Seoul by Ethiopian Airlines may open up a whole new export market for Ethiopia’s horticultural sector. Direct flights between Addis Ababa and the Korean capital were scheduled to begin on 17 June. The Ethiopian carrier, already the largest cargo operator and one of the fastest growing airlines in Africa, has also recently announced plans to invest in four more B777 freighters, as well as to build one of the world’s largest cargo terminals at its ...