Incheon Airport "Enjoy Korean Culture Before You Go"... Museum Open Year-Round

[Asia Economy Reporter Dongwoo Lee] Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 24th that it will open the Incheon Airport Museum, which exhibits authentic relics from the National Museum of Korea, in the boarding area of Terminal 1.

The opening ceremony was attended by Kim Kyung-wook, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation; Min Byung-chan, Director of the National Museum of Korea; Choi Young-chang, Chairman of the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation; and about 50 officials from various organizations. The event was held in compliance with COVID-19 quarantine guidelines.

Located near Gate 122 on the 3rd floor of the boarding area of Terminal 1 at Incheon Airport, the Incheon Airport Museum operates year-round from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and plans to consider extending operating hours in the future, taking into account the recovery trend of passenger demand.

The interior of the museum is composed of an "Exhibition Hall," which displays authentic relics from the National Museum of Korea, and an "Exhibition Lounge," which exhibits works related to national intangible cultural heritage and Korean culture.

To open the Incheon Airport Museum, Incheon International Airport Corporation signed a "Business Agreement for the Exhibition of Authentic Relics at Incheon Airport" with the National Museum of Korea last April. The corporation has made efforts to create exhibition facilities and storage rooms comparable to those of the National Museum of Korea, including temperature and humidity control, security, and fire safety facilities, to display authentic relics within Incheon Airport.

Meanwhile, under the theme "Embracing Beauty ? Deep Charm, Brilliant Light," the inaugural exhibition at the Incheon Airport Museum, running from today until June 26 of next year, will showcase 32 relics from the National Museum of Korea’s collection and 15 works of national intangible cultural heritage, including traditional Korean boxes and gold leaf boxes.

Kim Kyung-wook, President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, “We will continue to introduce various cultural and artistic services at Incheon Airport to promote the excellence of Korean culture worldwide and enhance the brand value of Incheon Airport as a cultural and artistic airport.”

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