Security Tightened at Incheon Airport for Return of Hong Myung-bo's National Team

Police have decided to significantly strengthen security at Incheon International Airport to coincide with the return of the South Korean national football team, which failed to advance to the Round of 32 at the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.

The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency announced today, June 29, that it plans to deploy 160 police officers from its riot police units and the airport police squad to Incheon Airport on June 30, the day the team is scheduled to return.

Incheon International Airport Corporation also plans to deploy 25 personnel, including special security guards and subsidiary employees, to the site to prepare for any unexpected situations.

The police established the security reinforcement plan due to concerns over potential congestion at the airport, as well as various threatening posts directed at head coach Hong Myung-bo appearing on online communities.

Previously, a netizen posted a message titled "I will take the lead and kill Hong Myung-bo," threatening, "I will go to Incheon Airport on the day Hong Myung-bo returns and kill him."

A police official stated, "We decided to deploy police officers to prevent safety accidents that could occur during the arrival process," adding, "We will respond strictly to any illegal acts, including the throwing of objects."
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