40s Arrested for Disturbance on Flight to Jeju After Being Told to Wear a Mask

Seoul Gangseo Police Station

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] A man in his 40s who caused a disturbance on a flight to Jeju without wearing a mask was apprehended by the police.

The Gangseo Police Station in Seoul announced on the 25th that they have booked a man in his 40s, Mr. A, on charges of violating the Aviation Security Act.

According to the police, Mr. A is accused of causing a disturbance on a domestic flight at Gimpo Airport on the afternoon of the 23rd by refusing to wear a mask and arguing with the flight attendants who tried to stop him.

Police investigations revealed that Mr. A had also caused a disturbance on another flight earlier that same day and was handed over to the airport police unit.

The police plan to conduct a thorough investigation into the exact circumstances of the incident involving Mr. A.