Controversy erupted recently when it was revealed that a drug detection equipment error at a domestic airport led to a body search by taking off the sanitary pads worn by women.
On the 8th, drug detection equipment installed at Daegu Airport detected high levels in a traveler's carrier.
It was a baggage for a woman in her 30s and her party, but she explained that it was her e-cigarette liquid.
Customs conducted additional inspections on them using millimeter wave scanners that detect objects attached to the body.
At this time, an object was detected near A's pants, and it turned out that the object was a sanitary pad A was wearing.
After moving to the employee's room, A had to take off her sanitary pad to a female employee at the customs office's request to check the sanitary pad.
The search continued for the next 20 minutes, but there were no suspected drugs, and customs concluded that there was no problem at the scene.
After this incident, A was reported to have been under severe stress enough to bleed for five days.
Customs explained that they judged that there were more drug problems in society and that thorough inspections were needed.
Regarding the error in drug detection equipment, he said that the molecular composition of liquid e-cigarettes was similar to drugs, adding that he will try not to harm good citizens in the future.
Regarding this, various opinions were raised, such as "We need sufficient apologies and compensation for women who must have felt ashamed," and "Let's not blame employees who cannot neglect the inspection."
It seems that improvements should be made to harmonize civil rights and passenger safety during the airport search process.
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