Official Launch of the Policy Advisory Group for the Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Corporation

Appointment of 28 Top Experts in Airport Construction, Compensation, and Air Logistics
Kickoff Meeting on the 21st... Broad Discussions on All Aspects of New Airport Construction

Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Corporation (Chairman Lee Yoon-sang) will hold a kickoff meeting of the corporation's policy advisory group, composed of experts from various fields, in Seoul on the 21st.

Perspective view of Gadeokdo New Airport.

The policy advisory group is an organization established to provide diverse opinions on major issues arising during the construction of Gadeokdo New Airport and to support the corporation's strategic decision-making. It consists of five sectors: ▲Airport Construction ▲Law, Contracts, and Financing ▲Compensation and Relocation Measures ▲Air Traffic Demand and Logistics ▲Airport Operation and Future Strategy, with 28 experts possessing specialized knowledge in each field participating.

At this first meeting, the operation direction of the policy advisory group and the corporation's work plan will be explained, followed by sector-specific discussions on the overall construction of the new airport.

Attendees will discuss major construction issues such as marine reclamation and blasting, airport facility design, and the establishment of compensation and relocation measures. Additionally, they will exchange various opinions on the airport's operational direction, including strengthening logistics functions and introducing smart and eco-friendly technologies.

The corporation plans to consolidate the opinions and ideas presented at this kickoff meeting to enhance the project plan and review various tasks for the successful opening of Gadeokdo New Airport through close cooperation with the policy advisory group.

Chairman Lee Yoon-sang stated, “It is very meaningful that the policy advisory group, composed of experts from various fields, is launched at this time when the foundation for full-scale construction is being established.” He added, “The corporation will make every effort to improve the completeness of the plan through continuous communication with external experts during the project implementation process and to build a safe airport.”

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