Results of feasibility study on new Gimhae Airport to be announced Tues.
- 3 years ago
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After four years of debate, the South Korean government is set to reveal whether it will expand Gimhae International Airport in the southeast of the country.
Officials will release the results of a feasibility study based on safety, noise, environmental and facility issues.
They are judging whether the airport is an appropriate gateway for the southern region.
However, as the monitoring committee from the Prime Minister's office reportedly decided the plan is not feasible, it's looking likely it'll be scrapped.
The Busan city government opposed the Transport Ministry's 2016 airport expansion plan, citing safety concerns regarding nearby mountains.
Instead, the city wants to build the airport on Busan's Gadeok Island.
After four years of debate, the South Korean government is set to reveal whether it will expand Gimhae International Airport in the southeast of the country.
Officials will release the results of a feasibility study based on safety, noise, environmental and facility issues.
They are judging whether the airport is an appropriate gateway for the southern region.
However, as the monitoring committee from the Prime Minister's office reportedly decided the plan is not feasible, it's looking likely it'll be scrapped.
The Busan city government opposed the Transport Ministry's 2016 airport expansion plan, citing safety concerns regarding nearby mountains.
Instead, the city wants to build the airport on Busan's Gadeok Island.