Authorities at Incheon International Airport in South Korea confiscated nearly 11 tons of kimchi in 2024.
According to information from Incheon International Airport in South Korea, authorities confiscated nearly 11 tons of kimchi in 2024 due to a violation of the rule regarding the transportation of liquids in carry-on luggage.
Approximately 10.7 tons of the traditional Korean dish made from salted and fermented vegetables were seized at the airport.
Kimchi is pre-packaged in jars or plastic bags and is soaked in spicy sauce, which classifies it as a liquid. At Incheon International Airport, the transportation of liquids above 100 ml in carry-on luggage is prohibited.
In 2023, airport agents also confiscated 10.5 tons of jang, a fermented sauce commonly used in Korean cooking.
According to airport authorities, the confiscated food is either discarded or donated to a local community assistance center, along with other seized items.
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