Incheon Airport, 'Korea-Pacific Island Nations Summit'... Security Level Raised

Incheon International Airport Corporation announced on the 26th that it will raise the aviation security level from the existing 'Interest' stage to the 'Caution' stage from the 27th to the 31st, coinciding with the 'Korea-Pacific Island Countries Summit' held in Seoul.

The aviation security levels are divided into five stages: Normal, Interest, Caution, Alert, and Severe. When the level is raised from the existing 'Interest' to 'Caution,' security screening and security patrols of airport facilities will be strengthened.

In particular, according to related regulations, the opening inspection and tactile inspection of baggage during security screening will be expanded. Passengers may need to remove shoes with heels over 3.5 cm, and due to the strengthened security screening procedures, check-in time may be slightly extended, so passengers should be aware. It is also advisable to double-check that you are not carrying prohibited items such as liquids and gels (cosmetics, shampoo, etc.) exceeding 100 ml, knives, or tools before departure.

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During this period, the corporation will strengthen on-site inspections of major airport facilities based on cooperation with related agencies. Meanwhile, it plans to minimize passenger inconvenience caused by the security level upgrade by extending the operating hours of the departure hall and flexibly operating security screening personnel.

Lee Hee-jung, Acting President of Incheon International Airport Corporation, said, “As the aviation security level is raised, security screening time may be somewhat longer, so we ask passengers to arrive at Incheon Airport with more time than usual and actively cooperate with the enhanced security screening procedures.”

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