[Breaking] Mask Wearing Mandatory on Domestic and International Flights Starting Today

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] To prevent the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), wearing masks will be mandatory for passengers on domestic and international flights starting from 0:00 on the 27th.

The government has expanded the mandatory mask-wearing policy for passengers, which some airlines such as Korean Air have individually implemented since the 18th, to be applied from 0:00 on the 27th. This measure follows the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' 'Strengthening Quarantine Measures in the Transportation Sector' plan.