Yoon Hyeong-jung, President of Airport Corporation, Meets Haneda Airport CEO to "Explore Tourism Revitalization"

Representatives of the operators of the Gimpo-Haneda Airport route, connecting the capitals of South Korea and Japan, met at the annual meeting for the first time in four years since COVID-19. On the 13th, Yoon Hyung-jung, President of Korea Airports Corporation, attended the 16th Korea-Japan Airport Authorities Annual Meeting held in Tokyo, Japan, and met with Takashiro Isao, Chairman of Japan Airport Building. At this meeting, both parties explored management strategies, visions, and future development directions, and discussed ways to revitalize the Gimpo-Haneda route, which marked its 20th anniversary.

President Yoon and Chairman Takashiro successfully evaluated the 20 years of cooperation between the two companies, which symbolize Korea-Japan shuttle diplomacy and have played a key role in the development of bilateral relations, and agreed to strengthen mutual exchanges. The corporation introduced ongoing initiatives such as One-ID check-in, online duty-free shops and payment services, and the smart airport application (app).

On the 13th, Yoon Hyung-jung, President of Korea Airports Corporation (third from the right), visited Terminal 2 of Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, to inspect the check-in facilities.
[Photo by Korea Airports Corporation]

Both parties designated the period from the 28th to December 3rd as the 20th anniversary celebration week and will hold events and activities. At Gimpo International Airport, preparations are underway for the K-365 fashion show, K-food show, and a 20th-anniversary event inviting related organizations. At Haneda International Airport, a promotional booth for the Gimpo-Haneda route will be set up, commemorative gift events for passengers on the Gimpo route will be held, and a commemorative ceremony attended by the Korea-Japan Parliamentary League and the Economic Federation will take place.

The route is used by approximately 2 million passengers annually. Since the route's establishment in 2003, sister airport agreements have been signed to promote mutual exchanges and route revitalization through dispatching staff and holding annual meetings.

President Yoon emphasized, “Gimpo International Airport, marking the 20th anniversary of the Gimpo-Haneda route, will enhance specialized services such as business lounges and exclusive fast tracks based on excellent urban accessibility, and create ‘spatial power’ equipped with advanced media art exhibitions to develop into a Biz+Port.”

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