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Baling across the border

Visitors at Aegibong Observatory can watch North Korean residents working in Kaepung County fields just 1.4 kilometers (0.9 miles) across the border.

2026.10.14

Two men die while working outdoors during heat wave in Gyeonggi and Busan

A heat wave advisory in effect in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, was recently upgraded to a warning, issued when the daily maximum apparent temperature is expected to remain at or over 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit).

2026.8.3

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Two passengers who were waiting for a train at a subway platform in Gimpo International Airport Station in western Seoul restrain a man who threatened a safety officer with a knife on Feb. 4. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Passengers subdue knife-wielding man on subway platform in Gangseo District

A man was subdued by passengers after threatening a safety officer with a knife on a subway platform at Gimpo International Airport Station in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Wednesday night.

2026.2.6

A fire broke out at a factory in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Jan. 8, 2026, severely injuring a worker who died five days later on Jan. 13, 2026, according to police. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Worker dies five days after chemical explosion at manufacturing plant in Gimpo

A worker died five days after an explosion during a chemical mixing operation at a manufacturing plant in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, police and labor authorities said on Wednesday.

2026.1.14

Emergency personnel respond to a car crash at an intersection in Masan-dong, Gimpo, Gyeonggi, around 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 9. [GIMPO FIRE STATION]

Car crash causes blackout in Gimpo

A man in his 70s caused a blackout in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Tuesday after crashing his car into a transformer.

2025.9.9

Fire authorities control an ammonia leak that occurred at a factory in Haseong-myeon, Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Sept. 5. [GIMPO FIRE STATION]

Factory in Gimpo evacuated after ammonia leak

An ammonia leak at a factory in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Friday morning prompted the evacuation of more than 60 people from the facility. No casualties occurred, according to fire authorities.

2025.9.5

Visitors take in a view of North Korea from the Aegibong Peace Ecological Park in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 22. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Visitors flock to Gyeonggi observatories for rare views into secretive North Korea

Visitors are increasingly flocking to observatories near the inter-Korean border, such as Aegibong and Odusan, to enjoy views of North Korea. Improved inter-Korean relations have heightened interest in these destinations, enhancing the experience.

2025.8.26

Woman faces charges for removing poster from apartment elevator

A resident of an apartment complex in Gimpo, Gyeonggi, is facing criminal charges after tearing down a poster in an elevator out of concern for her infant’s safety.

2025.8.20

The AirAsia Flight D7 506 from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, scheduled to arrive in Incheon, lands at Gimpo Internationa Airport on Aug. 13. [YONHAP]

Passengers baffled as AirAsia flight to Incheon lands at Gimpo Airport

Passengers experienced an over two-hour delay after an AirAsia flight scheduled to land at Incheon International Airport unexpectedly touched down at Gimpo International Airport without any prior notice.

2025.8.14

Members of the Families of Abductees group prepare to launch balloons carrying leaflets toward North Korea behind the fence at Peace Land in Paju, Gyeonggi, on April 27. [ABDUCTEE FAMILY ASSOCIATION]

Police investigating balloons apparently intended for North

Police are investigating after large balloons carrying materials such as Bibles, USB drives and snacks apparently intended for North Korea were discovered in Incheon and Gimpo, Gyeonggi, as the government signaled a tough stance on future launches.

2025.6.15