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Asia Manufacturing PMI Rebounds as Exports and Tech Demand Drive Growth into 2026 
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U.S. Dollar Starts 2026 Weak as Yen, Euro and Sterling Hold Firm Amid Rate Cut Expectations 
South Korea Inflation Rises to 2.3% in December, Matching Market Expectations 
Federal Reserve Begins Treasury Bill Purchases to Stabilize Reserves and Money Markets 
Forex Markets Hold Steady as Traders Await Fed Minutes Amid Thin Year-End Volumes 
Wall Street Ends Mixed as Tech and Financial Stocks Weigh on Markets Amid Thin Holiday Trading 
Gold Prices Rebound in Europe as Geopolitical Tensions and Fed Outlook Support Bullion 
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Korean Air Lines and Xiamen Airlines will operate seven flights from Incheon to Qingdao, Zhengzhou, and Xiamen until Oct. 15 to allow South Koreans residing in China to travel back to China.
The COVID-19 crisis brought down the number of regular flights between South Korea and China from 1,164 a week last year to 21 per week last month.
The number of regular flight routes also plummeted from 84 per week last year to 16 a week in August.
The flight schedules are subject to change based on each countries' coronavirus situation.
Passengers are required to submit results of their coronavirus tests conducted within 72 hours before boarding and follow guidelines.
The South Korean government vowed to continue consulting with China in adding more flight routes and reducing inconveniences in air ticket purchases.
