Korean Air is boosting its cargo capacity to Japan as it announced twice-daily flights between Seoul, Incheon, and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route.

The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm.

Kobe, a key city in Japan's Kansai region alongside Osaka and Kyoto, has been a major hub since opening its port to international trade in 1868.

Korean Air said it will continue to expand its network to meet the growing demand to Japan.

The airline serves 116 cities in 40 countries on five continents with a modern fleet of 161 aircraft.