The Walk of the Royal Family

An event where the everyday looks of the royal family—kings and queens of the Joseon dynasty—are recreated at the airport. Join the photo session and take a souvenir photo with the models wearing royal costumes and accessories replicated based on old documents and records. * Photography may be restricted depending on the COVID-19 situation.

Public Concert

This program is held for passengers departing from Incheon Airport to enjoy the arts and culture year round conveniently at boarding gates. Passengers can enjoy live music to pass long waiting times with crossover performance that reinterprets melodies of various genres from classical music and jazz to various movie and drama soundtracks.

Gugak Concert

This program is held for domestic and international travelers to enjoy gugak—traditional Korean music—performances throughout the year at the airport.

They Cannot Touch Her (Jihyoung Han)

2024 1min 20sec This works shows how the abstract properties of the physical body ━warmth, flexibility, color, scents and so forth━become imbued within the intangible digital realm. ※ This artwork is a video being played on screens as part of Ghost Out of the Machine, Incheon Airport Media Art Exhibition in 2024.

The Tumble (Chan Sook Choi)

2024 1min 8sec The Tumble is a work that began out of the artist’s interest in the desert as a special form of environment and natural ecologies. Tumbleweeds is the biological particularities of a species that is carried by the wind away from the place where it grew. ※ This artwork is a video being played on screens as part of Ghost Out of the Machine, Incheon Airport Media Art Exhibition in 2024.

Double Poser (Heecheon Kim)

2023 1min 20sec Double Poser was created with a game engine, showing the plausible virtual reality while also riddled with uncanny elements. “Doulbe Poser” is someone who pretends to know about something while really knowing nothing. ※ This artwork is a video being played on screens as part of Ghost

Acid to Yolk (Yunju Park)

2023 1min 20sec By deconstructing architectural styles and defying gravity through the movement of liquids and fluids, Acid to Yolk creates the story of placeness volatilizing through continuous openness. ※ This artwork is a video being played on screens as part of Ghost Out of the Machine, Incheon Airport Media Art Exhibition in 2024.

Oneroom-Babel (SANGHEE)

2024 1min 30sec Oneroom-Babel is an imaginary structure built out of scanning data from the residential spaces of young people in their 20s and 30s in Seoul. ※ This artwork is a video being played on screens as part of Ghost Out of the Machine, Incheon Airport Media Art Exhibition in 2024.

K-Culture Museum

"Located at the Transportation Center of Incheon Airport's Terminal 1, the K-Culture Museum invites all visitors including travelers, local residents, students, and children to enjoy its exhibits for free, any time of the year. The K-Culture Museum was renovated from its former “Vivid Space”—a media exhibition hall—into an expansive 1,189　㎡ interactive exhibition space. The new venue consists of six exhibition and interactive spaces including two LED interactive centers and a large media facade on its exterior. At Media Facade and Exhibition Halls #1 and #2, a collection of 12 immersive contents with Korean nature and journeys into unknown worlds as theme is presented as part of a permanent exhibit, combining state-of-the-art digital technology and art. In particular, the five-meter-high media facade captivates visitors with two distinct works of “Imaginary Sea”—which evokes the sensation of gliding through the ocean depths—and “Gemstone,” a kinetic art piece that portrays the texture of jewels. Exhibition Halls #3 and #4 feature 10 pieces that integrate cutting-edge technology and artistic vision, including interactive works such as “Dream Flight” and “Landmarks of the World,” as well as “Layered Rhythm” by next-generation media artist Vakki. *　Operating hours: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Closed every last Wednesday of the month), group inquiries: 032-741-1509."

Korean Cultural Street

The Korean Cultural Street located at the center of the 4th floor in the General Area of the Passenger Terminal 1 is built with giwajip (houses with tiled roofs) and jeongja (gazebo) representing the traditional Korean house so that passengers can relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the passenger terminal. On the inside of the main gate, the interactive digital experience facility provides an interesting experience where you can feel the nature and culture of Korea.

Transparent LED

Transparent LED does not disrupt the transparency of windows and displays a floating video in the air by the emittance of light from tiny LED devices inserted at 4 cm intervals. Viewers can enjoy both the outside scenery and the projected cutting-edge video. * This media wall was created in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote the excellence of Korea's traditional culture.

Kinetic Jogakbo (Traditional Patchwork)

Jogakbo (traditional patchwork) is made up of colorful pieces of cloth and creates beautiful patterns with a variety of colors. It is installed on the windows like a moving blind, lighting up the arrival hall in colorful hues. * This media wall was created in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote the excellence of Korea's traditional culture.

LED Media Wall (Traditional Culture)

1. Joseon Royal Bojagi (Wrapping Cloths) - Vivid colors and depictions of Joseon royal bojagi (wrapping cloths) and its texture reproduced in 3D demonstrate the aesthetics and artistry unique to the royal court of the Joseon dynasty. (Running time: 4' 15") 2. Digital Mother-of-pearl Lacquerware - The works of national intangible cultural heritage—Lee Hyeong-man (Najeonjang artisan of mother-of-pearl inlaying) and Jeong Su-hwa (Chiljang artisan of lacquerware-making)—as well as those of Seoul intangible cultural heritage—Sohn Dae-hyun (Najeonjang artisan)—are filmed at a high resolution, and every piece of design is reproduced as if it has come to life. Stark black-and-white contrast and brilliant reflection of light of lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, which has been impossible to be fully expressed, are digitalized for the first time. (Running time: 4' 2") 3. Traditional Dance - The dynamic moves of Korean traditional dance, such as seungmu (dance performed by Buddhist monks), taepyeongmu (dance wishing a great peace for the country), and ganggangsullae (dance wishing to bring about a bountiful harvest), have been reproduced close to the actual size. For colorful production, it was shot at a large studio and features the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation's Performing Arts Company. (Running time: 4') 4. Digital Haerye - Digital Haerye expressed in Hangeul emphasizes not only the function as a written and spoken language, but also formativeness and aesthetics that Hangeul consonants and vowels possess, and it is made to enable intuitive recognition even for foreigners who are not familiar with Hangeul. * This media wall was created in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote the excellence of Korea's traditional culture.

Traditional Door Frame (Variation of Overlap)

In traditional Korean architecture, sliding paper doors divided or connected the inside and the outside by a single sheet of hanji. Thin door frames, which hold the hanji, with newly interpreted metallic patterns are expressed as a variation of overlaps and changes created by the piercing light. * This media wall was created in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote the excellence of Korea's traditional culture.

Melody of Light

The melody and vibrato of 12-string gayageum have become symbolized by LED melody with a unique design, expressing monody in straight lines, expansion of sounds in planes, rise of melody in flows of light, and compound melodies in colors and patterns. * This media wall was created in collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Administration, National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation to promote the excellence of Korea's traditional culture.

K-Culture Zone

While experiencing various Korean cultures, from Korean traditional clothing(Hanbok) to Korean alphabet(Hangul), you can feel authetic Korea at K-Culture Zone!

15 Benches (So-san Kim)

So-san Kim's "15 Benches" is a 15-piece modular public art installation that materializes a picture reinterpreting images of repetitive flowers and traditional patterns full of history, which is expressed using Korean nacre as furniture. Visitors can freely sit on it or assemble it into a brand new form. ※This work has been created with the sponsor of Incheon Airport and GyungGi Cultural Foundation(GGCF) to support public art. - Installation period : Dec. 2022 - Exhibition size : 150 x 300 x (h)45cm (x15)

Beautiful World (Roman De Guili)

This work of surreal media art created by combining macro cinematography with skyways guides viewers to the many different countries across the globe, flying in a plane taking off from Incheon Airport. - Installation period : 2018 - Exhibition size : 10 x 3.5 x 27m

Flying to the Future (Mu-kee Kim)

This landmark sculpture, featuring images of solar rays, light, and wind, expresses the vision of Incheon Airport growing into the world’s leading airline hub. - Installation period : 2008 - Exhibition size : 30 X 18.7m

Geometric Art Bench (JunkHouse/Soo-Young So)

JunkHouse is one of the leading figures in Korea’s public art sphere whose works let viewers feel and interact with art in various spaces. “Geometric Art Bench” by JunkHouse is a series of public art sculptures that expresses the energy of the various positive emotions felt at the airport for passengers to enjoy as well as take rest. ※ This artwork was made possible through the generous support from the GyeongGi Cultural Foundation (GGCF) and Byucksan’s 1% fund matching to support public art and expand opportunities for people to enjoy art. - Installation period : 2020 - Exhibition size : 2,315x1,640x2,284mm, 1,840x1,000x2,044mm,1,950x907x1,425mm, 1,040x410x1,383mm

Home Within Home(Do-ho Suh)

This artwork of two houses with one placed snugly into the other represents the generational bequeathment and development of Korea’s cultural heritage as well as refinement of aesthetic sensibility to both Korean nationals and foreign visitors. - Installation period : 2020 - Exhibition size : 8.1 x 8 x 18.7m

An Aggregation 190707 (Seon-ghi Bahk)

The theme of an endless cycle of meeting and parting is depicted in this work of beads in two different colors, creating a variety of geometrical patterns. - Installation period : 2020 - Exhibition size : 7 x 2.8 x 24m

Oseong Mountain Observatory deck

※ For visitors' safety, the Observatory Deck may be closed due to weather conditions, such as strong winds or heavy snow. (In the event of a weather forecast indicating rain, snow, etc., please check for closures on NAVER Map.) ※ On days with the aforementioned weather conditions (strong winds, heavy snowfall, heavy rain, etc.), please check whether the observatory is open by checking Naver Map or calling (032-751-2117) before your visit. ※ Please make a reservation for group visits (20 or more people) to ensure the safety of facilities and visitors. Located 51.5 m above sea level, the Incheon Airport Observatory (Oseong Mountain Observatory Deck) offers an ideal vantage point to enjoy a panoramic view of the airport. The observatory deck offers vivid views of not only the airport but also aircraft taking off and landing. In addition, walking along a trail that extends from the observatory parking lot to the Observatory Deck, you can enjoy the unique experience of an airport surrounded by natural scenery. Directions : (Driving) Search Incheon Airport Observatory / (Public Transportation) Bus 306 (in front of Exit 2, 3rd floor, T1/Bus Stop 13)

Korea Traditional Culture Experience Center (T1 West)

Gugak performance - You can enjoy Korean traditional music, including haegeum, janggu, piri, pansori, and gayageum performances. Selling cultural products - You can purchase cultural products and works made by holders of national intangible cultural heritage. ※ Korean cultural experience programs are available for free to both Koreans and non-Koreans. ※ The performance time may vary depending on the airport conditions.

Korea Traditional Culture Experience Center (T1 East)

Selling cultural products - You can purchase cultural products and works made by holders of national intangible cultural heritage. ※ Korean cultural experience programs are available for free to both Koreans and non-Koreans.