The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Transportation Safety Authority have changed the regulations for carrying mobile batteries and e-cigarettes on board as of March 1.
Batteries are required to be stored individually in plastic bags or special cases, with terminals covered by tape for insulation, or to use dedicated caps or cases to prevent short circuits.
Batteries with a capacity of 100Wh or more and less than 160Wh are prohibited from being brought on board if there are three or more. Batteries below 160Wh can be brought on board without any limit on the number. Batteries with a capacity less than or equal to 100Wh can be carried without airline approval or seals if they are five or fewer, but approval is needed otherwise.
Onboard, storing batteries in the overhead compartments is prohibited, and passengers need to keep them themselves. Charging batteries is prohibited. They cannot be checked in as baggage.
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