Byeon WooSeok is OK, but Lim Young Woong is not? Debate grows over airport entrances for celebrities

During a comprehensive audit of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport by the National Assembly's Transportation Committee, it was revealed that Incheon Airport will allow celebrities and other famous people to use separate entrances when departing, sparking controversy.
This was reported as a measure to ensure the safety of port passengers, but some have pointed out that this may be giving preferential treatment to celebrities.
According to the aviation industry on the 24th, Incheon Airport Corporation said, "From the 28th of this month, Incheon Airport's first passenger terminal will
"Celebrities will also be included in the group that will be using the entrances and exits reserved for flight attendants and City Airport passengers at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3."
Prior to this, in July, actor Byeon WooSeok was at Incheon Airport to attend the Hong Kong A
He used Incheon Airport to attend the Zia Fan Meeting tour, and many fans gathered to catch a glimpse of Byeon WooSeok.
However, this does not mean that a new door will be created for celebrities. Celebrities will use the existing entrances and exits that are already used by flight attendants and pilots.
In order for celebrities to use the reserved entrance, they are required to submit an "official application to use the reserved entrance," attaching documentation stating whether or not they will be accompanied by private security guards, at least four days before their departure.
The corporation explained, "This measure is not for entertainers, but is to ensure the safety and convenience of passengers and general users of the airport in preparation for congestion at the airport."
The reason is that the government is trying to prevent dangerous situations before they happen, as large numbers of people gather when famous celebrities enter or leave the country. However, online communities have expressed their dissatisfaction with the matter, saying, "Why should we give special treatment to celebrities?"
Some have commented that it is unfair to provide a separate route to entertainers who depart for personal profit-making activities.
In relation to this, the chairman of the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Chairman said to Incheon Airport Corporation President Lee Hak-jae during the national audit, "As soon as the national audit of Incheon Airport Corporation is over on the 22nd, we will open the entrance and exit for celebrities.
In response, the president of the corporation said, "During a parliamentary audit last year, Assemblyman Kwon Young-se suggested that it would be better to allow airports to use exclusive entrances and exits when there are congestion at the airport.
"They asked questions and asked why we couldn't go ahead with it," he said, adding, "We had been preparing for it even before the Byeon WooSeok incident."
The chairman of the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Committee said, "There were questions during the national audit of the corporation, but as far as I recall, the answers were
"There was no legal argument," he said, adding, "The biggest point of contention is whether the standard for eligibility to apply should be based on sales revenue or on who ranks highly in the popularity poll."
The president of the corporation said, "The airport management council that will operate the airport has been decided," and "We will voluntarily select specific entertainment companies."
"We will not decide on the name of the celebrity, but only when the celebrity's management office requests police protection," said Jeong Yong-gi, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea.
"We have sent an official letter to the Incheon Airport Management Office requesting that they cooperate in observing the procedure for using the exclusive entrance and exit at the time of the artist's departure," the company said.
"There is no one who can do it," he said, emphasizing, "That means Byeon WooSeok is good, but Lim Young Woong is no good."