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To Passengers Departing from Seoul (Gimpo International Airport)

Handling of Curling Irons and Hair Curlers

Due to instructions from the local Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the regulations regarding handling have been updated.
Please take extra caution if you plan to travel to Korea.

Types with non-removable heat source

  • Carry-on baggage: Prohibited
  • Checked baggage: Prohibited

Types with removable heat source

  • Carry-on baggage: Allowed only as carry-on
  • Checked baggage: Prohibited

Types with flight mode function

  • Carry-on baggage: Allowed only as carry-on
  • Checked baggage: Prohibited

Strengthening of Short-Circuit Prevention Measures for Portable chargers (Power Banks)

[Changes Effective from April 24, 2026 (JST)]

Effective from April 24, 2026 (JST), rules regarding the number of power banks allowed in carry-on baggage and their charging onboard will be changed.

Please check the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) website for further details. The information is available in Japanese only.

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Effective March 1, 2025, under the directive from the local Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, we will be checking at the check-in counters and security checkpoints to ensure that short-circuit prevention measures* for power banks are in place for passengers departing from Seoul.

  • Measures to prevent the power banks from touching other objects and short-circuiting, accidentally activating or breaking.

Please implement short-circuit prevention measures using one of the following methods.

  1. Store each battery in a separate plastic bag.
  2. Apply insulating tape to the terminals.
  3. Protect the terminals with caps.

If you are using an airline other than JAL operated, please contact the respective airline.

April 14, 2026

Japan Airlines