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South Korea vows stern punishment for in-flight violence, misconduct
By 정주원Published : Sept. 25, 2014 - 11:04
South Korean air carriers were told Thursday to video record any unlawful activities or misconduct during flights and turn it over to the police as the government vowed strict punishment of such incidents.
To help curb the growing number of safety violations aboard flights, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it has instructed the local airline companies to closely follow existing guidelines. These include recording incidents after notifying the passengers, it said. By law, in-flight violations can lead to a maximum prison sentence of five years or a fine of up to 5 million won ($4,799).
The number of in-flight safety violations grew from 140 cases in 2010 to 187 in 2013. The number came to 190 as of the end of July, according to the ministry.
Over the past five years, 843 cases have been reported with 81 percent of them involving smoking. Violence, including verbal violence and threats, accounted for 16.7 percent. Sexual harassment of flight attendants and other passengers accounted for 2 percent. (Yonhap)
To help curb the growing number of safety violations aboard flights, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said it has instructed the local airline companies to closely follow existing guidelines. These include recording incidents after notifying the passengers, it said. By law, in-flight violations can lead to a maximum prison sentence of five years or a fine of up to 5 million won ($4,799).
The number of in-flight safety violations grew from 140 cases in 2010 to 187 in 2013. The number came to 190 as of the end of July, according to the ministry.
Over the past five years, 843 cases have been reported with 81 percent of them involving smoking. Violence, including verbal violence and threats, accounted for 16.7 percent. Sexual harassment of flight attendants and other passengers accounted for 2 percent. (Yonhap)
