Korea Airports Corporation Wins '2021 Korea Consumer Award' for 3 Consecutive Years

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 25th that it has been selected as the recipient of the Social Value Realization category for three consecutive years at the ‘2021 Korea Consumer Awards’ organized by the Korea Consumer Association.

The Korea Consumer Awards recognize individuals, companies, and organizations that have contributed to enhancing consumer rights and improving quality of life. Korea Airports Corporation was acknowledged for its active contribution to public interest and community development through support for private sector employment and startups, as well as opening sales channels for small and local businesses.

To promote coexistence with local communities and small-to-medium enterprises struggling due to COVID-19, the corporation has opened and operates permanent stores exclusively for small business owners and social economy organizations at Gimpo, Gimhae, and Jeju airports. Additionally, it runs a shop-in-shop system utilizing sales networks of airport tenants nationwide and operates a startup support center within the Aviation Support Center.

Son Changwan, President of Korea Airports Corporation, stated, “We are making efforts to transform airports from mere spaces for boarding planes into platforms where local communities and small but strong businesses can grow together. We will continue to create safe and convenient airports and realize social value continuously to become a public enterprise loved by local communities and customers.”

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