Korean Air fined 10 million won after Tokyo arrivals mistakenly routed to Gimpo's domestic terminal Korean Air was fined $7,400 after a shuttle bus took 52 people arriving from Tokyo to Gimpo Airport's domestic terminal without immigration screening. 2026.9.8
Buddhism is back in The "hip Buddhism" trend is gaining traction among younger Koreans, who are embracing the religion in new, more accessible ways. 2026.9.3
Ceiling panel collapses at Gimpo International Airport Parts of the marble ceiling finish fell to the floor in the domestic terminal's third-floor waiting area, adjacent to one of the boarding gates. No injuries were reported. 2026.8.12
From celebrity crushes to crowd crushes: Fan gatherings at airports pose serious danger, experts warn Fans of K-pop singers and actors continue to cause chaos at Korea's airports, leading to scuffles and injuries, with experts pointing to the risk of a fatal crowd crush in a worst-case scenario. 2025.12.17
Gimpo Airport to increase security for upcoming Korea-Africa Summit Security at Seoul's Gimpo Airport international terminal will become more stringent from June 1 to 6 in anticipation of the arrival and departures of various heads of state attending the upcoming Korea-Africa Summit. 2024.5.29
Lotte Duty Free wins operational rights for liquor, tobacco sales at Gimpo Airport The nation's top duty free management company beat rival Silla to secure a seven-year contract with the airport. 2024.3.6
Southwestern Seoul to get high-tech makeover Seven southwestern districts of Seoul will get a significant makeover, with urban air mobility stations, campsites and startup facilities built across the area, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Tuesday. 2024.2.27
Asiana Airlines to measure passengers' weights as per regulations Asiana Airlines will be measuring passengers' body weights from Tuesday to Dec. 21 at Gimpo International Airport in adherence to government regulations. 2023.12.12
Holiday Time Passengers flock to Gimpo International Airport in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Wednesday, a day before the six-day Chuseok holiday begins. 2023.9.27
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