Korean Air rides out pandemic turbulence with turn to cargo

Flag carrier reports quarterly operating profit as freight accounts for 66% of revenue

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Korean Air Lines' robust cargo business has kept South Korea's flag carrier afloat during the pandemic.

KOTARO HOSOKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

SEOUL -- Korean Air Lines reported its second straight quarterly operating profit on the back of its robust cargo business, defying the global industry's malaise from the steep drop-off in passenger traffic.

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