South Korea toughens aviation law in wake of nut rage incident
South Korea toughened its aviation security law in the aftermath of the notorious nut rage incident involving a top airline executive. The transport ministry said the revised law went into effect Tuesday, more than a year after a Korean Airlines vice president's tantrum over macadamia nuts delayed a flight. Under the revised law, disturbing the captain or crew can be punished by up to five years in prison or up to 50m won ($41,461) in fine. Previously, such acts faced a fine of 5m won and no prison term. Being a nuisance to other passengers faces a 10m won fine, doubled from the past.<br/>
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South Korea toughens aviation law in wake of nut rage incident
South Korea toughened its aviation security law in the aftermath of the notorious nut rage incident involving a top airline executive. The transport ministry said the revised law went into effect Tuesday, more than a year after a Korean Airlines vice president's tantrum over macadamia nuts delayed a flight. Under the revised law, disturbing the captain or crew can be punished by up to five years in prison or up to 50m won ($41,461) in fine. Previously, such acts faced a fine of 5m won and no prison term. Being a nuisance to other passengers faces a 10m won fine, doubled from the past.<br/>
