Incheon airport tells homeless people sheltering from heat to leave
Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC) has issued notices ordering homeless people seeking refuge from a severe heatwave to leave the terminals. A human rights advocacy group demanded an end to the evictions, condemning the move as rushed and procedurally flawed. The airport operator said Monday it has been posting notices on the belongings of homeless people since July 30. The notices warn…
Incheon International Airport has instructed homeless individuals seeking shelter from a scorching heatwave to vacate the premises. A human rights organization has called for an end to the expulsions, deeming the action hasty and legally questionable. Since July 30, the airport has been affixing notices to the personal items of homeless people, warning them that sleeping or residing in the airport is against the Airport Facilities Act.
Non-compliance could lead to fines, imprisonment, and other repercussions, potentially holding them responsible for any damages. Homeless Action responded on August 3, contending that the notices contravene the legally mandated grace period under the Framework Act on Public Administration, and urged an immediate cessation of efforts to remove these vulnerable individuals from the airport, one of their few public sanctuaries.
The airport operator is constitutionally obligated to safeguard homeless people in collaboration with local authorities.
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