Government to Deploy Third Charter Flight for Transporting Wuhan Evacuees

Overseas Koreans who arrived on a chartered flight from Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, are leaving Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the morning of the 31st. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Choi Saeng-hye] The government has decided to deploy a third charter flight to bring back Korean residents in the Wuhan area of Hubei Province, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia).

On the 7th, a government official stated, "I understand that preparations for deploying the third charter flight to bring back Korean residents from Wuhan have progressed significantly," adding, "Although the exact timing is unknown, we are in discussions with the airline and expect to launch the flight soon."

As the novel coronavirus spread, 701 Koreans residing in the Wuhan area returned to Korea on government charter flights on January 31 and February 1. However, approximately 200 people, including infants, children, pregnant women, Korean nationals, and their families, remain in the area.

Since the situation in Hubei Province has not improved, the government has begun a preliminary survey to identify if there are additional people wishing to return. Based on this, the deployment schedule will be finalized.

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