SEOUL, Feb 23 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The head of the operator of Incheon International Airport, South Korea's main gateway, resigned Monday, two months after a heated exchange with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Lee Hag-jae, president of Incheon International Airport Corp., was scolded by the president during a policy briefing in December after sidestepping his question on whether proper measures are in place to stop travellers from illegally exporting US dollars by hiding US$100 bills in between book pages.
The outgoing chief is reportedly planning to run for Incheon mayor as a candidate of the main opposition People Power Party in the June local elections.
His term as president was due to end in mid-June after being appointed by former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 2023.
A farewell ceremony for Lee will be held Wednesday, the company said.
-- BERNAMA-YONHAP
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