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Passenger demand at Incheon projected to rise just 2% this year

Annual passenger demand at Incheon International Airport, the country's main gateway, is expected to grow by just 2 percent this year, the airport operator said Tuesday, citing external uncertainties such as rising oil prices linked to the Iran war.

2026-04-21

Air travelers to be restricted to two power banks per person starting April 20

Air travelers will be allowed to carry only up to two power banks, or portable batteries, per person and will be banned from using them on aircraft starting April 20, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Forty Korean tourists return from Dubai amid rising Middle East tensions

A flight carrying Korean tourists from Dubai landed at Incheon International Airport on Thursday afternoon. They were returned home due to recent military clashes in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

2026-03-05

Incheon Airport Corporation chief to resign as mayoral run speculation mounts

Lee Hag-jae, president of the Incheon International Airport Corporation, will step down this week, the airport operator said Monday, as speculation mounts that he could run for Incheon mayor in the June 3 local elections.

2026-02-23

Incheon Airport expects 720,000 outbound travelers during Lunar New Year holiday

Nearly 720,000 travelers are expected to depart overseas through Incheon International Airport during the five-day Lunar New Year holiday, with Japan emerging as the most popular destination.

2026-02-14

From gimbap to Gentle Monster, how to make the most of your layover in Korea

After a family visit in the Philippines, Dayan Cardens was finally headed home to Las Vegas — though first came a 12-hour layover in Korea.

2026-02-09

Lotte, Hyundai selected as new duty-free zone operators at Incheon Int'l Airport

Incheon International Airport Corp., operator of Korea's main gateway, has selected Lotte Duty Free and Hyundai DF as candidates for duty-free zone operators vacated by two other retailers.

2026-02-02

Lotte Hotel, Hyundai DF split rights on Incheon Airport's most lucrative duty-free zones

Lotte Hotel and Hyundai DF have split the rights to operate the most lucrative duty-free zones at Incheon International Airport, ending a high-stakes bidding process closely watched by the retail industry.

2026-01-30

Passenger traffic at Incheon Airport reaches record high in 2025

Passenger traffic at Incheon International Airport exceeded 74 million in 2025, driven by increased flights to and from Japan and China, the airport's operator said Sunday.

2026-01-25

Lotte, Hyundai submit bids for duty-free operations at Incheon airport

Lotte Duty Free and Hyundai DF have submitted bids for duty-free zone licenses vacated by two other operators at Incheon International Airport, industry sources said Tuesday.

2026-01-21