Kakao Friends, Old Ferry Donut Open at Gimpo Airport Arrivals Hall

F&B Lineup Tailored for Greeters and Family Travelers

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By Kim Kwang-soo
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On the 29th, travelers shop and relax at the newly opened commercial facility near the domestic arrivals hall at Gimpo International Airport. Photo courtesy of Korea Airports Corporation - Seoul Economic Daily Finance News from South Korea
On the 29th, travelers shop and relax at the newly opened commercial facility near the domestic arrivals hall at Gimpo International Airport. Photo courtesy of Korea Airports Corporation

Korea Airports Corporation said Wednesday it has created a new convenience and food service area on the first floor arrivals hall of Gimpo Airport's domestic passenger terminal.

The project applied a "master concession" model to 954.3 square meters of unused space within the arrivals hall. Under the master concession approach, a specialized operator integrates the composition and management of multiple brands.

Working with the specialized operator, the corporation analyzed passenger movement flows, age demographics and short dwell times, and structured the space around light F&B offerings — including coffee, beverages and desserts — for greeters and family travelers. Tenants include Kakao Friends, Yoajeong x Airbot and Old Ferry Donut.

"We expect convenience for airport users to improve significantly through the expansion of amenities utilizing unused space," said Jeon Heon-bae, acting head of Gimpo Airport. "We will continue to introduce various concessions to provide new experiences for customers."

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Original reporting by Kim Kwang-soo for Seoul Economic Daily.

AI-translated from Korean. Quotes from foreign sources are based on Korean-language reports and may not reflect exact original wording.

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