Asiana Lounge

KRW 30,000 gets you into the Asiana Lounge at GMP

This is the Asiana Lounge in the International Terminal near gate 34, mainly useful as a Star Alliance holding pen with food and Wi‑Fi. Think scaled‑down ICN decor, no frills, and a footprint that feels tight once the Japan bank builds up. It’s an option if you have Asiana or Star Alliance status, or if you’re willing to pay the KRW 30,000 day pass at the desk when flying Asiana in economy.

The lounge sits airside in the International Terminal, close to the Korean Air lounge, so you’re already through security before you head in. Reviews put the operating hours in line with the international schedule, generally covering the morning and evening waves to Japan and China. Figure a short walk from gate 34, maybe three to five minutes to most international gates in this compact terminal.

Food is functional: a small hot and cold buffet with rice, soup, a couple of hot trays, instant noodles, and simple snacks. A YouTube review called it “pretty small” with “basic hot dishes and instant noodles,” and that matches FlyerTalk reports that it’s fine for a quick bite but not a meal you plan your day around. Regulars grab a plate, eat in 15–20 minutes, then move to the gate for more elbow room.

Drinks are self‑serve, including a full bar with spirits, beer, and soft drinks, which is rare at Gimpo International. LoungeReview notes this is one of the only spots in GMP where you pour your own alcohol before flights to Japan and China. Coffee, tea, and basic juices round it out; nothing fancy, but you won’t go thirsty during a 60–90 minute wait.

Seating is mostly armchairs in tight rows with a few small tables, and Wi‑Fi is free and generally stable enough for email and light browsing, according to LoungeReview and video reports. The big flaw: there are no toilets inside the lounge. You have to exit to the public restrooms nearby and then re‑enter, which gets old quickly if you’re drinking from the bar.

Watch crowding patterns. FlyerTalk users say the lounge is small and fills fast around the Japan departure banks, especially when JL, NH, and OZ flights bunch up. Savvy regulars slide in between those waves, eat, check email on the lounge Wi‑Fi, then camp at the gate for space and power outlets.

Practical tip: if you’re paying the KRW 30,000 day pass, aim to arrive about 60 minutes before boarding, get a hot meal and a drink, then head out early to use the public restroom and grab a gate seat.