The government’s plan to integrate Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) with two unprofitable state-run airport operators is stuck in limbo amid mounting resistance from labor unions and civic groups. The proposed integration is part of a public sector restructuring initiative ordered by President Lee Jae Myung, but conflicts between stakeholders emerged quickly after the plan was unveiled. Under the initiative, the government is pursuing a project to integrate IIAC with Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) and Gadeokdo New Airport Construction Authority. Labor unions at IIAC have expressed strong opposition to the integration proposal, citing concerns that the move could force them to absorb losses and financial burdens from the two public firms. IIAC generated an operating profit of 480.5 billion won ($318 million) last year, while KAC incurred an operating loss of 22.3 billion won during the same period. The Gadeokdo airport authority also requires continued investment until the airport’s planned opening slated for the latter half of 2035. A coalition of seven labor unions from Incheon