New President Sung Il-hwan of the Korea Airports Corp. at his inauguration ceremony on March 25. (Photo:KAC)

President Sung Il-hwan took his office as the top official of Korea Airports Corp. on March 25. The former chief of the Korean Air Force said he will do his best to improve the operation and services of regional airports under the management of KAC.

In his inaugural address, the CEO said he will lead KAC to continue to do its best to make a great contribution to the growth of the national economy by managing its operation well, including the construction, management and operation of 14 regional airports across Korea. 

He will make security, in-flight service and safety the foremost priorities in KAC’s operation, as airports are the gateways of Korea, so that foreign passengers get very good first impressions of the country.

He will also try to expand the number of air passengers to more than 70 million annually, with annual earnings from airports under KAC management rising to 880 billion won this year from 810 billion won last year. KAC has been running without deficit in its operation in the past 12 years with no debts, a record among the government-run firms.

He said only three of the 14 regional airports that KAC manages — Gimpo, Gimhae and Jeju — made a profit last year. He will try to expand the operation of Gimpo Airport, as it is located so close to Seoul, because many business people prefer to use the airport for various reasons. He will try to open the Gimpo-Kaoshiung Air Route as soon as possible, and he expects that will help expand the operation of the airport. 

Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) was\ recognized as the “Best Workplace in Asia (500+ employees)” at 2015 Great Place To Work Asia Conference held in Mumbai, India, from Feb. 5th to 7th.

The Award “Best Workplaces in Asia” assesses 1,500 companies in 50 Asian countries who have applied to GWP 100 Best selection process and selects those that best carry out management based on trust. The assessment is conducted in three stages in reference to international standards.

Under the vision, “KAC runs in trust and creation,” KAC has emphasized on communicative relationship between employees and management based on mutual trust. Especially, KAC has made great efforts to establish a pleasant corporate environment and culture where the employees can feel proud of with adoption of a new online system called “CEO mailbox” that enabled direct communication between CEO and employees and with promotion of an intimate on-site management of the executives.

President Sung Il-hwan said Korea Airports Corporation is the leading public corporation, specializing in airport management and operation, managing total of 14 airports including Gimpo, Gimhae, Jeju, Daegu, Muan, Cheongju, Yangyang international airports and Gwangju, Ulsan, Yeosu, Sacheon, Pohang, Gunsan, Wonju domestic airports. KAC also manages the ACC (Area Control Center), 10 VORTACs, as well as Civil Aviation Training Center & Aviation Security Training Center.

Established in 1980, we have never ceased our efforts to contributed to national economic growth by promoting efficient construction, management and operation of airports and enhancing national air transportation. KAC will try its best to achieve the Vision 2020: "World-class Airports Corporation Creating Biz & Life."

KAC is now coping with the new challenges in the world market. KAC has developed and has made available customized "Air Navigation Systems" based on distinguished safety and service ability and leading technology. KAC has developed the unique and customized "Air Navigation System" and "Flight Information System."

Moreover, KAC is participating in "overseas Airport Management Consulting Business", building a formidable international reputation as the leading organization specializing in airport management. KAC has been nurtured by trust and love of the customers and will consistently fulfill its social responsibilities and try its best to make a better world by considering nature and environment, neighbors and society, future and next generations. 

All the employees of KAC are preparing for vigorous leap in the 21st century. We promise to become even more trust-worthy public enterprise and sincerely satisfy our customer’s needs.