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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.

2026-02-06

Korean Air to operate mileage-only flights on Jeju route during Lunar New Year holiday

Korean Air will operate special mileage-exclusive flights on its domestic route connecting Seoul and the country's southern resort island of Jeju next month to accommodate the Lunar New Year holiday travel demand, the company said Monday.

2026-01-19

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.

2026-01-14

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

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.

2025-09-09

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.

2025-09-05

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.

2025-08-27

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.

2025-08-20

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.

2025-08-14

Hosing the heat

Crews deploy deicing sprayers, water trucks and fire engines to cool the tarmac at Gimpo Airport in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on Aug. 12.

2025-08-12