Airport Corporation speaks out on controversy over Jang Wonyoung's departure screening: "Identity checks conducted uniformly for all passengers"

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Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has issued a statement regarding complaints raised over the departure screening of IVE member Jang Wonyoung at Gimpo Airport, which recently sparked controversy.

On the 15th, KAC stated via its website that at all 14 airports nationwide, including Incheon International Airport, passengers are asked to remove items that cover their faces, such as hats, sunglasses, and masks, before identity verification is conducted.

KAC explained that it applies the same standards to all passengers in accordance with the "Aviation Security Standard Procedures."

Furthermore, during the current identity verification process, staff verbally instruct passengers to remove face-covering items like hats, sunglasses, and masks. If an employee determines that identification is difficult by comparing the ID photo with the passenger's face, they will additionally request the passenger to remove these items completely.

It also added, "We plan to actively guide and promote passenger identity verification procedures through various methods, including posting on the website."

This response was issued in reply to complaints received after scenes of Jang Wonyoung's departure screening at Gimpo Airport became a hot topic online.

Previously, on the 30th of last month, Jang Wonyoung was photographed wearing a hat and partially lowering her mask during the departure screening process, sparking heated debate online.

Subsequently, it was reported that a complainant inquired with Korea Airports Corporation whether passengers at airports under its jurisdiction, such as Gimpo Airport, are instructed to remove hats, masks, and sunglasses during identity verification, similar to procedures at Incheon International Airport.

Meanwhile, IVE, the group to which Jang Wonyoung belongs, is currently on its world tour, "Show What I Have."

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