With the Chuseok holiday approaching, workers at 15 airports across the country, including Incheon and Gimpo, have launched an indefinite general strike. While there have been no immediate disruptions such as flight delays, prolonged industrial action is expected to cause significant confusion.

Airport Labor Union Demands

■ Four-shift two-team system and workforce reinforcement

■ Reduction of working hours and workforce reinforcement

■ Eradication of unfair contracts between parent and subsidiary companies

■ Abolition of arbitrary application of bid-winning rates

■ Abolition of labor cost recovery and vacancy settlement

The National Airport Workers' Solidarity held a pre-strike rally at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport on the 10th, demanding the implementation of a four-shift two-team system, workforce reinforcement, and improvements to the treatment of subsidiary company employees. On the first day, around 2,000 workers in roles such as environmental cleaning, traffic management, firefighting, mechanical facility management, and terminal operations from airports nationwide participated in the strike.

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With a record-breaking 5.26 million passengers expected to use the 15 airports nationwide during the Chuseok holiday period, there are growing concerns that a prolonged strike could lead to a repeat of airport chaos.

Incheon International Airport Corporation and Korea Airports Corporation announced that they would work with their subsidiaries to minimize inconvenience for passengers. Incheon International Airport Corporation stated, "Since this situation could directly affect the safety and convenience of the public, and with just one month left until the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, when we must be fully prepared to welcome state guests, we urge restraint from striking at this critical time."