Chinese Tourist Caught for Unauthorized Drone Filming at Jeju Airport
Jeju International Airport, a Top-Level National Critical Facility
Suspected Drone Objects Detected Last Year as Well
A Chinese national was caught by the police for unauthorized drone filming of Jeju International Airport, which is classified as a top-tier national critical facility.
On the 10th, Jeju Police Agency announced that they have detained and are investigating a Chinese tourist, Mr. A, on charges of violating the Aviation Safety Act. Mr. A is suspected of flying an unauthorized drone about 2 km outside the runway of Jeju Airport on the afternoon of the 31st of last month to film the airport.
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The police, together with the National Intelligence Service and Korea Airports Corporation, are investigating Mr. A for any signs of terrorism or anti-aircraft suspicions. The area within a 9.3 km radius of Jeju Airport, classified as a 'Ga-grade' national security facility, is a no-fly zone for drones. Last year, suspected drone objects were also detected at Jeju Airport, causing flight operations to be suspended and inconveniencing airport users.
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