Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Moves to Dismiss Incheon International Airport Corporation President Koo Bon-hwan

Goo Bon-hwan, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation / Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport is reportedly pushing for the dismissal of Gu Bon-hwan, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, amid various allegations.

According to the government and industry sources on the 15th, the Ministry of Land recently recommended Gu's dismissal to the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Accordingly, when the Public Institution Management Committee of the Ministry of Economy and Finance meets next week, the proposal to dismiss Gu is expected to be discussed.

A Ministry of Land official said, "We have sent the dismissal recommendation regarding President Gu to the Ministry of Economy and Finance," but added, "It is difficult to disclose detailed reasons."

Recently, the Ministry of Land launched an audit after multiple allegations against President Gu surfaced through the media. Although the final results have not yet been released, it is reported that numerous issues were identified, and these allegations appear to be the cause.

President Gu is suspected of abuse of power, as he allegedly suspended an employee who claimed to have been unfairly treated in personnel matters.

Additionally, during the National Assembly audit last October, he left early citing the need to prepare for Typhoon Mitag, but allegations have also been raised that he used the corporate card at a nearby bar in the evening near his official residence.

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