Korea Airports Corporation Discusses Cooperation Measures with US TSA to Enhance Aviation Security Levels

Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 28th that it attended the ACI World General Assembly held in Barcelona, Spain, and held a meeting with David Pekoske, Administrator of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), to discuss enhancing aviation security levels.

On the 27th local time, at the 33rd ACI World and European Assembly held in Barcelona, Spain, Yoon Hyung-jung, President of Korea Airports Corporation (first on the right), is seen discussing mutual cooperation to strengthen aviation security with David Pekoske, TSA Administrator (second from the left). Photo by Korea Airports Corporation

This meeting between the TSA Administrator and the President of the Airports Corporation is the first of its kind. The corporation introduced its Smart Security system and focused on discussing joint response measures to various security issues emerging in the post-COVID-19 era.

President Yoon Hyung-jung stated, "Currently, the corporation is accelerating the implementation of ‘Smart Security’ based on advanced technologies such as AI X-ray, CT X-ray, and remote centralized interpretation, as well as the introduction of the K-Anti-Drone system," and proposed, "Let us strengthen the sharing of know-how and information with TSA."

In response, Administrator Pekoske showed great interest in the corporation’s Smart Security and anti-drone measures. He replied, "We will elevate the level of cooperation, including the development of new policies and programs related to aviation security."

Furthermore, Administrator Pekoske expressed support for the corporation’s efforts to open a new Gimhae~LA route, stating, "We highly evaluate the aviation security capabilities of Gimhae International Airport, and will actively assist if TSA support is needed."

Additionally, TSA showed strong interest in the corporation’s plan to introduce a bio-payment system linked with hand vein-based identity verification in the second half of the year. Both parties agreed to promote expert exchanges to compare the effectiveness with the existing facial recognition identity verification system.

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