[영종뉴스 우경원 기자] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (Minister Byeon Chang-heum) and Incheon International Airport Corporation (President Kim Gyeong-wook) announced that Incheon International Airport, which opened on March 29, 2001, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and that the 20th anniversary ceremony will be held on the afternoon of the 29th.
At the ceremony held at the site of the Terminal 1 (Millennium Hall), Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun, Jin Seon-mi, Chairman of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Byeon Chang-heum, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Kang Dong-seok’s first president (former Minister of Construction and Transportation), Incheon Mayor Park Nam-chun, and Incheon International Airport Corporation President Kim Gyeong-wook. Including the National Assembly, airport resident agencies, local government officials, etc.are present, the number of offline attendees is minimized to comply with the COVID-19 quarantine guidelines, and a non-face-to-face online live broadcast is conducted in parallel.
At this event, in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the opening of Incheon International Airport, the main achievements so far were reviewed, and government awards were given to those of merit (8 people) who contributed to the development of the airport industry and infrastructure expansion, and overcoming the Corona 19 crisis and reinforcing the aviation industry. Incheon International Airport’s New Vision 2030+ declaration ceremony will be held, pledged to take a leap forward.
In order to cope with the post-corona era and structural changes in the business environment, Incheon Airport reinterprets the concept of the airport as a space where customers’ original values such as pleasure and excitement are created, away from the space they go through for movement.We Connect Lives, Cultures and the Future, a people-centered airport that creates new values for life through the presentation of a new vision, a dignified airport through a cultural network beyond hubs, and a future airport that pioneers new areas and innovates the paradigm.
On the other hand, the unveiling ceremony for the installation of traditional culture promotional media targeting foreign tourists will be held at Terminal 1 under the supervision of the Cultural Heritage Administration and Incheon Airport Corporation.
Based on the world-class LED display installed in the arrival hall of Incheon International Airport, which is the gateway to Korea and a place that gives first impressions, it plans to show various video contents based on Korean traditional culture. Each 50m long media wall (Chosun Royal Bojagi, Najeon Lacquerware, Traditional Dance, Hangeul, AI Tourism Map) and 4 pieces of kinetic art works (spin module, mobile bookshelf, traditional munsal, Jogakbo) will be exhibited.
Through this, Incheon Airport plans to use it as an opportunity to show off attractive traditional cultural contents of Korea to foreigners visiting Korea and to further enhance the image of the national brand as an IT powerhouse.
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Incheon International Airport has been constructing the airport for a long period of 8 years and 4 months since the groundbreaking ceremony in November 1992, overcoming big and small difficulties and successfully opening the port (January 29, 2001). I’m doing it.
* (Phase 1) 1992∼2001, (Phase 2) 2002∼2008, (Phase 3) 2009∼2017, (Phase 4) 2017∼2024
This was possible due to the active government’s policy support and the support of the people, and thanks to this, it has grown into a global airport in 20 years after opening, and is evaluated as a role model for the success of the national project.
In addition, Incheon International Airport, as the only gateway airport in Korea since its opening in 2001, connects 255 routes in 73 countries and serves more than 100 airlines, making it the 3rd in the world for international cargo (2.66 million tons per year) and the 5th in the world for international passengers (7 per year). 10 million people) achieved a splendid achievement (as of 2019), making it a global representative hub airport.
In addition, Incheon International Airport was recognized for its ability and know-how to operate a world-class airport, ranking first for 12 consecutive years (2005-2016) in the World Airport Service Assessment (ASQ) hosted by the International Airports Council (ACI).
Based on this, we have succeeded in winning various overseas projects (15 countries, 30 projects, worth USD 230 million) such as strategic consulting consulting for new airports in Poland, consignment operation of Kuwait Airport Terminal 4, and development and operation of Batam Airport in Indonesia, which is a global international phase. And leadership has also increased significantly.
In addition, domestically, IIAC has recorded net income since 2004, and has achieved government dividends of approximately KRW 1.6 trillion over the past five years (2015-2019) (accumulated dividend of KRW 2.8 trillion). ) Has also contributed to the national finances.
Not only contributing to the national economic growth, but also by establishing a state-of-the-art safety management system and strengthening the cooperation system between related organizations, we have taken the lead in realizing accident-free and uninterrupted airport operation, minimizing delayed flights, and dramatically improving the convenience of airport users.
In addition, in order for the airport to not just play a role as a station, but to play a leading role in the development of the aviation industry, which coexists with the local community, the aviation industry ecosystem is expanded through development around the airport, and fourth industrial technologies such as biometrics, AI, and robots are used. It has been preemptively introduced and has continuously upgraded Incheon Airport to a “smart airport”.
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In order to prevent the collapse of the ecosystem of the aviation industry, a core infrastructure industry that is the basis for import/export logistics and tourism, in a global crisis situation, such as the loss of human and material exchanges between countries due to the Corona 19 pandemic last year, IIAC Even in a difficult management situation due to the decrease in passenger demand (△ 83% compared to the previous year), airport facility usage fees of 1.2 trillion won were reduced or delayed last year for the entire aviation industry such as airlines, ground operations, and airport entry companies. It actively supported pan-government measures such as, and plans to continue this support this year.
In addition, it preemptively established a meticulous K-quarantine system for the entire airport entry and exit process, and has spread its excellence to the world, and was the first in the Asia-Pacific to acquire the ACI Airport Prevention Certification* (AHA), and is at the forefront of national quarantine. Is devoted to preventing the spread of Corona 19.
* Airport Health Accreditation: Certified for hygiene, quarantine, and safety management level conforming to global standards
Incheon International Airport Corporation President Kim Gyeong-wook said, “I am grateful to the people who participated in the planning and construction process of Incheon International Airport, the government’s policy support, and the support of the people until Incheon International Airport became a world-class airport in 20 years after opening. “We plan to strengthen the future competitiveness of the overall airport operation based on the newly established Vision 2030+ so that Incheon International Airport will remain a world-class airport that our people are proud of in the next 20 years.” said.
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