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Virgin Atlantic's maiden Incheon flight

On the apron at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2 on April 14, Virgin Atlantic Captain Shane Rose, fifth from left, CEO Corneel Koster, sixth from left, and crew pose with Korea Tourism Organization mascots Mugomi and Hojong.

2026-04-14

Korea's air traffic volume tops 1 million flights for first time in 2025

Korea's annual air traffic volume surpassed 1 million flights for the first time last year, driven by a sharp increase in international travel demand, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said Thursday.

2026-02-19

Last call for Terminal 1

A notice about Asiana Airlines’ relocation to Terminal 2 is displayed at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1 on Jan. 13.

2026-01-13

Mismanagement over travel agencies leaves Chinese travelers unaccounted for amid rising absconding cases

A total of 1,352 Chinese nationals who entered Korea on group tours absconded without authorization over the past three years, according to data released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Thursday.

2025-10-03

Man dies in early morning truck crash near Incheon International Airport

A man in his 50s died after crashing a 1-ton truck into the perimeter fence near the fourth runway of Incheon International Airport early Tuesday morning.

2025-08-26

Runway rescue drill

At Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 1, the airport’s fire brigade conducts an emergency response drill on Aug. 5 in preparation for the opening of Runway 2.

2025-08-06

Incheon Airport launches faster, cheaper new cargo route to the Americas via Hawaii

Incheon International Airport has launched a new cargo route to the Americas via Hawaii, aiming to slash transit times and shipping costs for Korean exporters.

2025-07-11

Midair engine failure forces Tokyo-bound Asiana flight's return to Incheon

A Tokyo-bound Asiana Airlines flight was forced to return to Incheon International Airport on Saturday evening after one of its engines malfunctioned midair, prompting an emergency response.

2025-06-22

Customs authorities seize hundreds of bottles of Rush at Incheon Airport

A foreign national in his 30s has been indicted for smuggling a new synthetic drug into Korea and selling it via social media platforms, the Incheon Airport Regional Customs said Thursday.

2025-06-05

Hyundai, Kia partner with Incheon Airport to test AI-based EV-charging robot

Hyundai Motor and Kia said Thursday they have partnered with Incheon International Airport for real-world testing of their AI-powered automatic charging robot for EVs.

2025-05-22