Controversy over IVE Jang Won-young's departure screening escalates into a complaint filed against Korea Airports Corporation.

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The controversy surrounding IVE Jang Won-youngs attitude during his departure from Gimpo International Airport has led to an official complaint regarding the airports identity verification procedures. The complainant requested that the airport clearly disclose the identification criteria, such as whether masks and hats must be removed, and verify whether the same regulations apply to all passengers.This complaint began after a video of the identity verification process that occurred on the 30th of last month while Jang Won-young was departing through Gimpo International Airport sparked controversy online. The complainant pointed out that unlike Incheon International Airport, the guidance on identity verification procedures at Gimpo Airport is unclear and requested that the airport disclose the clear regulations passengers must follow and the relevant department responsible.Furthermore, the complainant raised questions regarding whether the same security standards are applied to all passengers regardless of their social status or public recognition. This reflects concerns that the ambiguity of the regulations could lead to an increased workload for on-site staff.The Security Management Department of the Gimpo Airport Operations Group at Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has received the complaint and plans to process it by the upcoming 23rd. The current Enforcement Decree of the Aviation Security Act stipulates that airport operators must verify identity by comparing identification documents.

The controversy surrounding IVE Jang Won-young's attitude during his departure from Gimpo International Airport has led to an official complaint regarding the airport's identity verification procedures. The complainant requested that the airport clearly disclose the identification criteria, such as whether masks and hats must be removed, and verify whether the same regulations apply to all passengers.

This complaint began after a video of the identity verification process that occurred on the 30th of last month while Jang Won-young was departing through Gimpo International Airport sparked controversy online. The complainant pointed out that unlike Incheon International Airport, the guidance on identity verification procedures at Gimpo Airport is unclear and requested that the airport disclose the clear regulations passengers must follow and the relevant department responsible.

Furthermore, the complainant raised questions regarding whether the same security standards are applied to all passengers regardless of their social status or public recognition. This reflects concerns that the ambiguity of the regulations could lead to an increased workload for on-site staff.

The Security Management Department of the Gimpo Airport Operations Group at Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has receIVEd the complaint and plans to process it by the upcoming 23rd. The current Enforcement Decree of the Aviation Security Act stipulates that airport operators must verify identity by comparing identification documents.

Airport Security Procedures Under Review

A formal complaint has been filed with the Korea Airports Corporation regarding the clarity and consistency of identity verification procedures at Gimpo International Airport. The petitioner is seeking official guidance on whether requirements for removing accessories like masks and hats are applied uniformly to all passengers, regardless of their public profile.

Public Scrutiny Following Celebrity Departure

The inquiry follows recent public discourse surrounding IVE member Jang Won-young's departure from Gimpo International Airport, where she complied with staff requests to remove her mask for identity verification. The incident has prompted calls for clearer, standardized security protocols to ensure that all passengers are subject to the same verification criteria.