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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-17T05:03:20.507Z",
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  "textContent": "In response to the **recent controversy** surroinding the **identity verification** method used during **IVE Jang Wonyoung's** departure from Gimpo International Airport, MyDaily reported that the **Korea Airport Corporation** has announced they will significantly **strengthen procedural guides** for passengers.\n\nOn the 16th, the corporation announced that they would further **strengthen passenger guidance** on identity verification procedures through its official website and various channels. This measure serves as the corporation's **official response** to both **the recent controversy** surrounding Jang Wonyoung's attitude during identity verification while departing for Shanghai, China, and the related **civil complaint** filed by a citizen.\n\nPreviously, while departing through **Gimpo Airport** on **May 30** , **Jang Wonyoung** was asked by a security officer to **verify her identity**. Rather than completely removing her mask, she appeared to **lower it slightly** while keeping it hooked over her ear. Videos and photos of the moment quickly spread across online communities and social media, sparking debate among netizens whether her behavior was **appropriate**.\n\nAs the controversy grew, a **formal civil complaint** was filed with the **Security Management Department of Gimpo Airport's Operations Divisions** on the 15th, requesting for the **identity verification standards** at the international departure terminal to be **clarified** and that **official guidelines for passengers** to be made more **specific**.\n\nIn response, the **Korea Airports Corportaion** clarified that all **14 airports** it manages nationwide, including Gimpo Airport, strictly follow the government's **Aviation Security Standard Procedures** and implement identity verification procedures at the same exact level as Incheon Internation Airport.\n\nThe corporation stated:__\n\n> _\"During security screening and identity verification,**passengers are verbally instructed to remove all items that may cover their faces** , including hats, masks, and sunglasses.\"_\n\nThey added:\n\n> _\"However, if a passenger only partially lowers their mask,**they can still be cleared if the staff determined that matching with the ID photo and visual identification can be performed without difficulty**. If identification is difficult to do or unclear, passengers are strongly requested to remove their mask completely.\"_",
  "title": "Airport Corporation responds to Jang Wonyoung's 'special treatment' controversy: \"We will strengthen our procedural guides\"",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-17T05:03:20.507Z"
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