Following a public controversy regarding IVE member Jang Won-young's airport security screening on the 30th of last month, Korea Airports Corporation has officially updated its identity verification guidelines. During a flight departure from Gimpo International Airport to Shanghai, footage showed the artist failing to fully remove a mask for identification, sparking accusations of preferential treatment for celebrities. In response to the ensuing public debate, airport authorities have formally codified the requirement for passengers to remove face-covering items, including masks, hats, and sunglasses, during security checks to ensure consistent application of regulations. | Following a public controversy regarding IVE member Jang Won-young's airport security screening on the 30th of last month, Korea Airports Corporation has officially updated its identity verification guidelines. During a flight departure from Gimpo International Airport to Shanghai, footage showed the artist failing to fully remove a mask for identification, sparking accusations of preferential treatment for celebrities. In response to the ensuing public debate, airport authorities have formally codified the requirement for passengers to remove face-covering items, including masks, hats, and sunglasses, during security checks to ensure consistent application of regulations.