Incheon port merger faces opposition; airport merger still disputed

The government outlined a plan to merge the port authorities of Incheon, Busan, Ulsan, and Yeosu Gwangyang as part of reforms to public institutions' functions. Incheon's port industry and civic groups expressed concern that differences in each port's industrial structure and regional economy might not be reflected in decision-making.

A merger involving Incheon International Airport Corporation was mentioned as a matter to reconsider after measures to revitalize regional airports are prepared. The proposed port merger and reconsideration of an airport merger are at different stages and should be examined separately.