Korea Airports Corporation, Full Effort in On-Site Management for Disaster and Safety Accident Preparedness

Yoon Hyung-jung, President of Korea Airports Corporation (third from the left), is inspecting the runway pavement and maintenance status at Gimhae Airport on the 9th. Photo by Korea Airports Corporation

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Hyun-seok] Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 10th that it will designate the three weeks starting from the 7th as a focused inspection period for disaster and safety accident preparedness, and will make every effort in on-site management to strengthen safety management by simulating emergency situations at 14 airports nationwide.

President Yoon and the management team are touring airports nationwide, conducting special safety inspections of airport terminals and commercial facilities along passenger movement routes, as well as runways and aircraft takeoff and landing facilities, to ensure passengers can use the airports with peace of mind. They are actively advancing on-site, close-contact activities with a sense of urgency.

On the 8th, at Gimpo Airport’s international terminal, he conducted step-by-step situation management training for maintaining order and alleviating congestion in preparation for crowded situations involving unspecified large numbers of people, such as celebrity send-offs. On the 9th, he led on-site inspections at Gimhae Airport, meticulously checking runway pavement and management conditions, which are key factors for safe aircraft takeoff and landing.

He also personally checked runway concrete level differences and rubber mark deposits caused by tire friction and heat that can occur during aircraft movement and takeoff/landing. He instructed thorough and meticulous management of runway surface grooving to enhance runway drainage capacity and friction. Furthermore, in the event of emergencies at seven military airports nationwide, including Gimhae Airport, he ordered the establishment of a close communication system among the Air Force, Aeronautical Information Service, and A/S (Airside) Operation Center to ensure seamless cooperation through rapid communication.

On the same day, he visited the equipment depot at Gimpo Airport to inspect snow removal equipment preparation and operational status ahead of the upcoming winter season, as well as the step-by-step snow removal response system. He also requested thorough fire prevention measures, including emergency dispatch and recovery training in case of aircraft accidents, management of fire extinguishers and firefighting facilities, and strengthened patrols to enhance fire safety management.

He emphasized, “We will do our best to ensure that passengers can use the airport safely and conveniently through thorough facility management and inspections, prioritizing ‘airport safety,’ which is the cornerstone of trust and confidence in our corporation.”

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