Rising tensions between China and South Korea in the aftermath of a US missile defence system deployment could impact air travel in the region as some flights between the two nations are suspended. The move comes after North Korea's state media said it had tested an intercontinental ballistic missile, which is capable of reaching all parts of Asia. "Worsening relations" between the two nations has been cited as the reason for the suspensions.
Rising tensions between China and South Korea in the aftermath of a US missile defence system deployment could impact air travel in the region as some flights between the two nations are suspended. South Korean airline Eastar Jet is set to stop flights from Cheongju to the Chinese cities of Harbin, Jinjiang and Ningbo later this month through to the end of October. "Worsening relations" between the two nations has been cited as the reason for the suspensions.