Incheon Airport Holds Meeting with Food and Beverage Store Representatives to Discuss COVID-19 Response

President Koo Bon-hwan "Deeply Aware of Difficulties... Reviewing Various Alternatives to Overcome the Crisis"
The Corporation to Hold a Meeting with Duty-Free Store Delegates at the Airport Next Week

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 16th that it conducted on-site inspections of food and beverage outlets within the airport and held a meeting with store representatives on the 14th to respond to the COVID-19 crisis.

On the same day, President Koo Bon-hwan and others visited food and beverage outlets in Terminal 1, including 'CAFE Cheongheyum,' the first store fostering youth and vulnerable group startups at Incheon Airport, to encourage on-site staff and check the COVID-19 response measures such as hygiene management and quarantine.

Currently, since the COVID-19 crisis alert level was raised to 'Caution' on January 22, Incheon Airport's commercial facilities have been implementing measures such as providing hand sanitizers and requiring employees to wear masks and sanitary gloves. Furthermore, from January 27, when the alert level was elevated to 'Warning,' mask-wearing by employees became mandatory. The corporation is also supporting stores with hygiene supplies and cooperating with on-site disinfection efforts.

President Koo then held a meeting with food and beverage store representatives at the Aviation Job Employment Support Center to share opinions on current issues. Representatives from 10 businesses, including Lotte GRS, who attended the meeting, stated, "Although we are experiencing severe difficulties such as sales declines due to COVID-19, the safety of customers and employees is paramount. Despite the cost burden, we are conducting thorough disinfection and hygiene management regularly to prevent virus spread starting from the airport."

President Koo responded, "We deeply understand the difficulties faced by food and beverage store operators due to the COVID-19 situation," adding, "We are reviewing various alternatives that can help overcome this crisis."

Meanwhile, the corporation plans to hold a meeting with duty-free store representatives located in the airport next week, following this meeting with food and beverage store representatives.

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