The Manila Times
MANILA, Philippines — A nearly three-decade veteran of Incheon International Airport was appointed as chief operating officer of the country's main gateway. The New NAIA Infra Corp. (NNIC) said that Jong Hoon "John" Kim will oversee day-to-day operations at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, replacing Ok Chul "Paul" Shin, who is moving to a new assignment. The NNIC said that Kim's appointment was part of a broader effort to bring Incheon's operating expertise to Manila as NNIC worked to improve NAIA's passenger flow, security, cargo operations, facilities management and overall airport systems. Incheon operates South Korea's busiest airport and has consistently ranked among the world's leading airports for service. Its partnership with NNIC is intended to bring global airport operating standards to NAIA, which has long been constrained by congestion, aging facilities and limited capacity. The airport's private operator added that Kim spent most of his career at Incheon, most recently as director of airport security management, where he led the rollout of biometric access control, AI-assisted CCTV and a comprehensive security inspection program. Kim, a senior electrical engineer and certified Project Management Professional, handled operational readiness planning for Incheon's fourth-phase expansion, overseeing preparations to bring new airport facilities into full operation. He also led work on cargo, logistics and free trade zone development. Beyond Incheon, Kim served for two years as director of operations and facilities management at Kuwait Airport Terminal 4 and worked as an operational readiness consultant for Erbil International Airport in Iraq. "John brings the operating discipline and technical depth NNIC needs at this stage of NAIA's transformation," said Angelito A. Alvarez, general manager of NNIC. "His experience at Incheon is directly relevant to the work ahead as we continue improving the airport's systems, facilities and passenger experience."
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