Korea Airports Corporation, First Female Executive Director Since Establishment

(From left) Imi-ae, Head of Strategic Planning Headquarters; Kim Subong, Head of Operations Headquarters; Lee Jongho, Head of Construction Technology Headquarters.

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Since its founding in 1980, Korea Airports Corporation has appointed its 'first female executive director.'

On the 16th, Korea Airports Corporation announced the appointment of three executive directors: Imi-ae, Head of Strategic Planning Headquarters, Kim Subong, Head of Operations Headquarters, and Lee Jongho, Head of Construction Technology Headquarters.

Newly appointed Director Lee became the first female executive director in the history of Korea Airports Corporation, following her appointment as the first female executive-level head in 2017. Previously, Director Lee was the first woman at Korea Airports Corporation to serve as Public Relations Director and as a regional airport director (Daegu Branch Manager).

Director Lee completed a master's degree in Airport Planning and Management at Loughborough University in the UK. Since joining the company in 1987, she has held key positions including Head of Talent Development Office, Daegu Airport Director, Head of Management Control Office, and Head of Aviation Business Headquarters, earning recognition for her expertise and work capabilities. The term of the executive director is two years, effective from today until April 15, 2023.

Son Changwan, President of Korea Airports Corporation, said, "We have selected new leaders with innovative and meticulous leadership to overcome the unprecedented difficulties faced by the aviation industry and the corporation due to COVID-19. We will exert all our capabilities to lead future aviation transportation innovations such as new airport construction, overseas projects, and Urban Air Mobility (UAM), and to provide airports that the public can use with confidence."

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