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  "response": {
    "Key": "SHA-KR",
    "orig": {
      "code": "SHA",
      "type": "airport",
      "city": "Shanghai",
      "fullCity": "Shanghai, China",
      "airport": "Hongqiao Intl Airport"
    },
    "dest": {
      "code": "KR",
      "type": "country",
      "country": "Korea"
    },
    "faq": {
      "q0": {
        "question": "Which cities in Korea can I fly to from Shanghai?",
        "answer": "From Shanghai you can fly non-stop to Seoul Incheon and Gimpo, as well as to Jeju and Busan on select carriers. Seoul is the main gateway, with easy train connections across the country, while Busan and Jeju are chosen for beach and coastal scenery."
      },
      "q1": {
        "question": "How long is the flight from Shanghai to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shanghai to Seoul, non‑stop flights take about 2 hours. One‑stop trips are uncommon because the distance is so short, but they can run 5 to 7 hours depending on the connection. Flight times are nearly identical in both directions."
      },
      "q2": {
        "question": "Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Korea?",
        "answer": "Yes, there are many non-stop flights from Shanghai to South Korea. You can fly directly from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Seoul Incheon (ICN) on airlines like Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern, and Shanghai Airlines, typically taking about 2 to 2.5 hours. Non-stop flights also connect Shanghai to Busan (PUS) and Jeju (CJU) on carriers such as Korean Air and China Eastern, with similar flight times."
      },
      "q3": {
        "question": "Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shanghai to Korea you can fly Korean Air, Asiana, China Eastern, China Southern, Air China, and others, with nonstop and one-stop options."
      },
      "q6": {
        "question": "What are the most popular cities to visit in Korea?",
        "answer": "From Shanghai, flights land at Incheon near Seoul, Korea's vibrant capital with palaces, shopping and K-culture. Busan on the southeast coast offers beaches and seafood. Jeju Island is a volcanic getaway with nature and hiking. Gyeongju, reachable by KTX from Seoul, showcases ancient Silla history. These cities are well-connected by Korea's efficient train and domestic flight network."
      },
      "q12": {
        "question": "When is the best time of year to visit Korea?",
        "answer": "For Korea, April to June and September to early November offer mild weather and fewer crowds than the hot, humid summer peak, especially in Seoul and Busan."
      },
      "q13": {
        "question": "How do I get to Hongqiao Intl Airport from the city center?",
        "answer": "The fastest and most popular way to reach Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from downtown is the Metro: Lines 2, 10, and 17 all serve the airport and nearby Hongqiao Railway Station, with Line 2 connecting directly to the old city center and Pudong. Numerous public bus routes and taxis are also available inside the terminal complex, and ride-share services operate in Shanghai. Driving is possible via elevated roads, but parking at the airport is limited and traffic can be heavy; taxis and ride-shares are moderately priced, while the Metro is very inexpensive.",
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          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hongqiao_transportation_hub",
            "title": "Hongqiao transportation hub",
            "time_published": "2026-05-08T22:25:12Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_in_Shanghai",
            "title": "Transport in Shanghai",
            "time_published": "2026-07-22T19:06:43Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Hongqiao_railway_station",
            "title": "Shanghai Hongqiao railway station",
            "time_published": "2026-05-08T22:25:26Z"
          },
          {
            "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shanghai_Hongqiao_International_Airport",
            "title": "Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport",
            "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png",
            "time_published": "2026-09-11T09:50:05Z"
          }
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}