Korea Airports Corporation appointed Kim Won-jun, a 61-year-old police veteran with no airport work experience, as its 14th president. He will serve a three-year term leading the operator of 14 domestic airports, excluding Incheon International Airport, after the position stood vacant for two years and four months following former President Yoon Hyung-jung’s resignation in April 2024. Kim is the fifth police official to hold the presidency since the corporation was established in 2002, reinforcing industry criticism that recurring parachute appointments prioritize political alignment over airport expertise. The corporation faces six consecutive years of operating losses since 2020, the continuing investigation into the December 2024 Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, and losses at 10 of its 14 airports last year. An industry source questioned the appointment of people without practical airport experience or demonstrated management skills.