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Passenger Terminal 1,

where technology and art meet

Alongside the civil engineering work, the construction of Passenger Terminal 1, symbols, and artistic beauty. Inside, the terminal was equipped with cutting-
the Transportation Center, and auxiliary buildings began in 1996. In particular, edge automated systems. It represented a perfect combination of technology and

Terminal 1 was the core facility of the Phase 1 construction project, showcasing art. The exterior expresses the dynamic flow of air and water, and the mast of a
Korea’s cutting-edge technology and cultural capabilities. With a total floor area massive ship, creating a sense of rhythm and stability. Through this meticulous
of 496,000 square meters, it was the single largest building in Korea at the time, design and construction process, Incheon Airport’s Terminal 1 finally unveiled its
and the construction cost amounted to about KRW 1.38 trillion. The design of grand and beautiful structure at the end of February 2001.

Terminal 1 was decided through an international design competition, combining
modern architectural concepts with traditional Korean aesthetics. The exterior
harmoniously integrated elements of traditional Korean cultural styles, national

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The 30-year History of Incheon Airport Construction