S Implementing people-centered social responsibility management
[Go to Social Value Realization Report]Incheon Airport is committed to fostering inclusive and sustainable values by creating 120,000 new jobs by 2030 for a warmer, more compassionate world.
Job Creation
Incheon International Airport, the Number One Hub for Quality Jobs
Incheon Airport has continuously provided unwavering support to ensure that the employment ecosystem of Korea’s aviation industry grows stronger and more robust.
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Creating New Jobs
120,000 jobs created (cumulative)
- 1Job creation in the airport economic zone
- 2Innovation-driven job creation
- 3Inclusive job creation
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Connecting Desired Jobs
70,000 job matches (cumulative)
- 1Job connections based on fourth industrial revolution technologies
- 2Tailored connections based on demand
- 3Close collaboration between companies and job seekers
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Securing Sustainable Jobs
High satisfaction ratings by workers
- 1Establishment of employment safety nets
- 2Revitalization of jobs in the airport industry
- 3Capacity building and talent development
Cheer-up, Incheon Airport Job Platform
Through the Cheer-up Job Platform, Incheon Airport provides diverse aviation job information and connects companies with job seekers.
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Aviation Job Support Center
- 11:1 Mentoring by Industry Experts
- 2Offline Employment Special Lectures
- 3Local Relay Mentor Day
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Cheer-up Incheon Airport Recruitment Center
- 1Incheon Airport Job Announcements
- 2View and Apply for Incheon Airport Job Openings at a Glance
- 3Promotion of Corporate Job Openings
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Aviation Industry Job Fair
- 1Corporate Recruitment Briefings
- 2On-site Interviews and Hiring
- 3Employment Success Concert
Safe and Clean Airport
Incheon Airport, standing tall as a global leader in safety and cleanliness
As the first airport in the Asia-Pacific region to obtain ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) in 2020, Incheon Airport has retained its accreditation for three years in a row, solidifying its reputation for world-class pandemic control protocols. Building on this achievement, Incheon International Airport successfully obtained the newly introduced Public Health & Safety Readiness Accreditation after COVID-19, validating its preparedness against sudden pandemics.
AHA(Airport Health Accreditation)
The AHA (Airport Health Accreditation) program operated by ACI evaluates the implementation of health and safety measures against COVID-19, certifying the airport as a safe, clean facility.
Incheon Airport acquired the prestigious AHA certification as the first in the Asia-Pacific region in 2020—receiving outstanding evaluations in 122 fields across 10 categories including airport infrastructure, operations, and passenger protection—through proactive quarantine measures and establishment of a master plan.
First Certification in Asia-Pacific RegionIncheon Airport successfully renewed its certification, securing recognition across 73 fields in 5 categories particularly for its implementation of a contactless smart quarantine system and infrastructure development.
Certification Renewed in 2023A Safe Airport for Citizens
Incheon Airport remains committed to building an airport where citizens can travel with peace of mind.
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Safety Vision 2030+
Achieving ZERO accidents and disasters through the establishment of a smart safety platform
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Slogan
Safety Prevention at Incheon International Airport Starts with Me! Now! Here!
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Safety Goals
- Realizing an ANSIM Airport that Ensures Public Peace of Mind (Airport Non-defect & Safety Innovative Management)
- Zero Major Accidents
- No Occupational Fatalities, No Occupational Injuries, No Major Civilian Accidents
National Safety Program
Incheon Airport is managing the improvement of risk factors across six major areas of the airport (operations, facilities, security, etc.).
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132Cases
Risks Found (2021)
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543Cases
Improvement Projects Identified (2021)
- Workplace Safety
Achieving “Zero Major Accidents”
through the improvement of high-risk workplaces and prevention of occupational injuries - Construction Safety
Strengthening the “Construction Safety Management System”
led by the client in response to the full-scale implementation of the 4th phase of construction - Facility
Implementing a “Flawless Safety Airport”
by improving and maintaining aging facilities in a timely manner - Disaster Management
Protecting “Public Life and Safety”
through the enhancement of airport-specific disaster management systems
Incheon Airport: A Safe Workplace for All Workers
In line with its commitment to safety-responsible management, Incheon Airport has established itself as a leading institution in industrial safety by implementing comprehensive safety management across direct, contracted, and commissioned workers.
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Incheon Airport Industrial Safety Vision
- 1Garnered Grade A for Two Consecutive Years in the Public Institution Safety Activity Evaluation
- 2Acquired Domestic and International Safety and Health Management System Certifications (ISO45001/KOSHA-MS)
- 3Won the Grand Prize in the Safety and Health Best Practice Presentation Contest in the Service Sector in 2021
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Diverse Safety Culture Campaigns
- 1Hosted Safety Poster Contests and Exhibitions for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools in Yeongjongdo
- 2Held Industrial Safety Quiz Competitions for Incheon Airport Workers
- 3Organized Incheon Airport Safety and Health UCC Contests
Ensuring that No One is Left Behind in Airport Safety
Incheon Airport offers tailored safety programs for each management entity, ensuring that no one—from subsidiaries to construction contractors—is excluded from safety measures.
- Directly operated Sector i-EOS
- Enhancing Safety Awareness by Expanding Demand-Based Training
- Leading Safety Management in Contract and Commissioning Project Management
- Incheon airport - Education of Safety
- Contract Sector i-SEA
- Subsidiary Safety Activity Evaluation System
- First Public Corporation Safety Management Model for Parent-Subsidiary Companies
- Incheon airport - Safety Effort Assessment
- Commissioning Sector i-RABS
- Construction Site Consulting Program Based on Risk Assessment
- Client-Led Construction Site Safety Management
- Incheon airport - Risk Assessment Based key Safety
Perfectly Shutting Down Any Cyber Threats
Despite the increasing number of cyber intrusion attempts every year, Incheon Airport protects itself and its customers through a flawless cyber security system.
- 1Achieved Zero Cyber Intrusion Incidents by Securing 24/7 Continuous Security Monitoring
- 2Received “Excellent” Grade for Five Consecutive Years in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport’s Cyber Attack Response Training
- 32Awarded the National Industry Award in Information Security Security for Three Consecutive Years in 2021
Preemptive Personal Information Protection Management System
In response to the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the rising number of personal information breaches, Incheon Airport has established a management system for sustainable protection.
- 1Achieved Zero Personal Information Breach Incidents through the Implementation of Systematic Protection Measures
- 2Achieved the Highest External Evaluation from the Personal Information Protection Commission and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport
- 3Sought to Obtain Information Security Management System and Personal Information Protection Management System Certifications (ISMS-P)
Coexistence and Mutual Growth
Interest in and Contribution to Social Issues
Incheon Airport continuously outperforms the top 100 companies in terms of social contributions by a factor of eight.
Social Contribution Ratio Compared to the Top 100 Companies
Social Contribution Expenditure Ratio1) Amounting to 8 times that of Top 100 Companies
Social Contribution Expenditure Ratio : Social Contribution Expenditure ÷ Revenue
Incheon Airport: 1.11%, Average of the Top 100 Companies: 0.14% (as of 2020)
We Support Your Leap Towards Your Dreams Together with Incheon Airport, Ready, Jump, Fly!
Incheon Airport leads the way in nurturing local talent to create a better community.
We run specialized high schools and scholarship programs, provide after-school cultural and arts classes, and offer multicultural youth education to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
- Incheon Airport “On-Art” School
Providing After-School Cultural and Arts Education for Local Elementary and Middle Schools
- Incheon Airport Ready, Jump, Fly!
Youth - University Students - Employees Triangular Mentoring Support for Multicultural Families
- Incheon Airport's Value Dream Scholarship Program
Providing Scholarships for Low-Income and Outstanding Students in the Region
Incheon Airport “On-Art” School
Since 2007, Incheon Airport has dispatched “Runway Teachers” to elementary and middle schools in Jung-gu, Incheon, offering after-school programs in various fields such as music, physical education, and career discovery.
Since 2021, we have dispatched professional cultural and arts instructors annually to nurture over 1,300 creative talents in culture and arts.
- Project Duration
2007~
- Support Scale
KRW 800 million per annum
- Nurturing Creative Talents in Culture and Arts
1,300 Students
in 18 Schools per Annum
Incheon Airport Ready, Jump, Fly!
Through triangular mentoring involving youth, university students, and employees, Incheon Airport helps bridge educational gaps for multicultural youth and supports the social growth of university students. In addition to basic academic and experiential learning, we provide career counseling related to employment.
- Project Duration
2020~
- Support Scale
KRW 850 million cumulative
- Reducing Private Education Costs
Creating Social Benefits
Worth KRW 2 billion
Incheon Airport’s Value Dream Scholarship Program
We provide scholarships for outstanding students and low-income individuals in the region, nurturing future talent in the aviation and logistics sectors.
- Project Duration
2005~
- Support Scale
Cumulative KRW 1.38 billion
- Reducing Private Education Costs
Total of 632 beneficiaries
Incheon Airport, Bridging the Gap between People and Values
As a leading state-owned enterprise in the region, Incheon International Airport Corporation remains entirely attentive to the voices of various stakeholders, incorporating their needs into its operations and leading efforts to tackle local issues and build community collaboration models.
- Aviation Industry Connectivity
- Enhancing the rights of vulnerable groups in transportation
- Mutual growth in the aviation industry
- Community
- Nurturing local talent
- Building a healthy community
- Supporting disadvantaged groups
- Global
- Supporting multicultural communities
- Global social contribution
Partner for a Multicultural Society, Incheon Airport
To facilitate the happy life of immigrant women and aid their integration into Korean society, Incheon Airport invites parents of immigrant spouses to reside in Korea temporarily to offer an opportunity to share family life together for a set period.
Airport Ecosystem Voluntary Service and Sharing Platform
In collaboration with a wide variety of companies and personnel working at Incheon Airport, the corporation engages in charitable activities to extend the impact of creating social value.
Classification | Volunteers | Volunteer Hours |
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1st Stage (July 2022–December 2023) |
Employees and On-site Staff 50 members selected |
Domestic: 7 times, Overseas: 1 time Total of 3,223 hours of service |
2nd Stage (March–December 2024) |
Employees and On-site Staff 80 members selected |
Domestic: 6 times, Overseas: 1 time In Progress |
Incheon Airport and Value Social Economy
As a state-owned corporation representing the people and a key player in solving social problems, Incheon Airport collaborates with social economy organizations to promote local economic revitalization, protect vulnerable populations, and spread eco-friendly values.
Go to the Value Economy Website- Value Growth
- Supporting overseas market expansion (2019~2020)
- Providing financial support to outstanding companies (2019~2020)
- Incheon Social Economy Activation Fund (I-SEIF) (2020~2022)
- Operating an online store for social enterprises (since 2022)
- Value Green
- Supporting online market entry for eco-friendly products/services
- Providing incentives for achieving social performance goals for outstanding companies(2021)
- Value Travel
- Supporting the development of “Barrier-Free” travel products for the transportation-disadvantaged(Barrier-free)’
- Development support for tour packages(2018~2021)
Partnering for Tomorrow’s Unicorns for Shared Growth
Incheon Airport runs a broad, robust support program, encompassing everything from technological innovation to overall management, to help SMEs partnering with Incheon Airport grow into the unicorns of the future.
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Expanding Collaborative Growth One Step at a Time
Beyond Partners to Local and Aviation SMEs- Partners
- Incheon-Based
Companies - Companies
in Related Industries
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Airport Technology R&D, Implementing Innovative Research Projects
with 21 Specialized Researchers in Collaboration with SMEs[Government R&D Performance in Airport Technology Fields]
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Customized Productivity Support Package for Each Stage of the SME Lifecycle
ESG-S > 중소기업 생애주기별 맞춤형 생산성 지원사업 패키지 표 - 산업혁신운동, 혁신파트너십, 스마트공장 Industry Innovation Movement Innovation Partnership Smart Factory Management Consulting Product/Process Organizational Innovation Activities Manufacturing Site Facility Establishment
Diversity- and Expertise-Enhanced HR Management
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Socially Considerate Recruitment
Since 2019, operating veterans/disability hiring programs and preferring single parents and low-income individuals Setting target ratios for the appointment of female executives and managers
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Revolutionizing Compensation and Welfare
Designing and refining a rational remuneration system linked to job performance Expanding non-monetary welfare programs while operating a welfare system in compliance with government guidelines
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Nurturing Key Talent
Establishing a capability development system linked to organizational performance goals, expanding expert talent development through exchanges with public institutions, foreign airports, international organizations (ACI, ICAO), and domestic/international commissioned education
IIAC WAY [TALK PLAY LOVE]
We enjoy communicating (talk), working hard during work hours (play), and respecting each other (love) at Incheon International Airport Corporation
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Promoting Communication and CollaborationRespectful Communication TALK
- Operating Communication Channels
- Mash-up Operations
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Smart WorkWorking Smart PLAY
- Improving Work Immersion Spaces
- Work Diet/Smart Operations
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Restoring PrideRestoring Pride LOVE
- Normalizing Compliments
- Operating the “Book-Covery” Book Review Club
We Support Your Leap Towards Your Dreams Together with Incheon Airport, Ready, Jump, Fly!
Incheon Airport leads the way in nurturing local talent to create a better community.
We run specialized high schools and scholarship programs, provide after-school cultural and arts classes, and offer multicultural youth education to foster the leaders of tomorrow.
Operation of B.T.S. Communication Board
- Brainstorming
- Nickname-Based
- Proposing Ideas for Business Improvement & New Projects
- Talking
- Fully Anonymous
- Free Posting in All Fields
- Sharing
- Posting Under Department Names
- Sharing Various Communication-Related Events
True Smart Work Happens Anytime, Anywhere
At Incheon Airport, seamless work is possible without interruption thanks to smart digital transformation.
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Reinventing the Work Culture Through Cloud-Based Operations
Access work anytime, anywhere using tablets and laptops
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Automating Work with RPA
Robots handle repetitive tasks, making work smarter
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Establishing a Contactless Videoconference System
Leveraging contactless meetings among team members, telecommuting, and company-wide meetings like “Happy Meetings”
ONE-AIRPORT
Human Rights: A Fundamental Right for All
To create an Incheon Airport where everyone’s human rights are respected and protected, we have established our unique value system, and we are building a unique human rights management approach.
- Organizational Implementation
Human Rights Management Committee, Human Rights Infringement Relief Committee, Human Rights Management Promotion Group
- Monitoring
Human Rights Impact Assessments, Human Rights Management Level Diagnostics, ISO 26000
- 83.7 Points (A-Grade)
CHRB Benchmark
Human Rights Level Assessment - 93.1 Points
ISO 26000
Diagnostic Results (2021) - 0 Cases
Human Rights
Violations (2020)
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Vision
Incheon Airport, Adding Value to Human Rights Management
Mid- to Long-Term Roadmap
- Value Establishment (2020)
Building Incheon Airport’s Unique Human Rights System
- Value Enhancement (2021–2022)
Establishing Leading Human Rights Awareness Among Internal and External Members
- Value Leap (2023–2025)
Advancing as a Global Leader in Human Rights
- Value Establishment (2020)
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Slogan
Setting New Standards for Human Rights at Incheon Airport
Strategy & Key Activities
- Building Trustworthy Human Rights Management [Systems and Organizations]
- Establishing and Expanding Human Rights Systems
- Strengthening Human Rights Promotion Organizations
- Unifying Human Rights Awareness [Education and Culture]
- Enhancing Human Rights Management Education
- Expanding the Human Rights Culture
- Sharing Human Rights Information
- Ensuring Flawless Human Rights Protection [Evaluation and Feedback]
- Operating and Expanding the Human Rights Impact Assessment System
- Implementing Human Rights Diagnostics and Certification Systems
- Building Trustworthy Human Rights Management [Systems and Organizations]