Korea Airports Corporation to Conduct Focused Safety Inspections at 14 Airports Nationwide

Joint Public-Private Expert Participation
30-Day Inspection Starting with Gimhae and Wonju Airports

University Student "Public Observer Group" Joins
Identifying Safety Blind Spots and Strengthening Facilities

Korea Airports Corporation is launching a large-scale inspection to enhance the safety standards of airports nationwide.

On the 11th, Yoon Young-jin, Head of the Construction Technology Division, is inspecting the apron at Gimhae Airport during an intensive safety inspection. Korea Airports Corporation

The corporation announced that it will conduct the "2026 Focused Safety Inspection" at 14 airports across the country from May 11 to June 11. The inspection will begin with Gimhae Airport and Wonju Airport and will proceed sequentially over a 30-day period.

This inspection will be carried out as a joint effort between the corporation, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, local aviation authorities, and external experts. Specialists in the fields of architecture, electricity, machinery, and fire safety will participate to analyze risk factors from a variety of technical perspectives.

In particular, a "Public Observer Group" consisting of university students will also take part in the inspection. The objective is to identify blind spots in safety that experts may overlook, using the perspective of the general public, and thus establish a safer airport environment from multiple angles.

The corporation will focus the inspection on facilities where accidents could cause significant damage, such as passenger terminals, aviation fuel storage facilities, and aging infrastructure. Through this, it aims to proactively identify and address risks, prioritizing the safety of both airport users and staff.

Yoon Youngjin, Head of the Construction Technology Headquarters at Korea Airports Corporation, stated, "By conducting focused safety inspections that reflect both the public’s perspective and expert insights, we will eliminate safety blind spots and continue to create a safer airport environment."

Going forward, the corporation plans to systematically implement follow-up measures such as repairs and reinforcements based on the inspection results for each airport, and to continuously manage outcomes in order to further raise the overall safety standards of airports.

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