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The corporation stated, "There were shortcomings in the process of gathering public opinion," and announced a policy to "gather sufficient feedback and develop alternative measures to ensure the safety of airport passengers and prevent issues such as congestion caused by large crowds."

The corporation had recently sent a document to various talent agencies requesting that celebrities use a dedicated entrance when departing. The document stated that, in order to prevent situations where crowds gather, procedures would be implemented starting on the 28th allowing celebrities and other public figures to use a dedicated entrance at the Incheon Airport departure lobby.

However, criticism arose that even if the measure was intended to prevent accidents, providing special treatment to celebrities departing for personal commercial activities rather than official business was unfair and constituted preferential treatment.

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