SEOUL, November 11 (AJP) - All flights in South Korea will be grounded for about 35 minutes on Thursday to help students take their English listening test undisturbed, as more than 550,000 test-takers nationwide will sit for their annual university entrance exam.
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, takeoffs and landings at airports nationwide will be suspended from 1:05 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. to minimize noise disruptions for students, affecting around 140 flights. But some emergency and urgent flights will be exempt.
Drones and other aerial devices will also be banned, with prior notice provided to the public.
The ministry will work with relevant agencies including the Korea Airports Corporation and Incheon International Airport Corporation, to control and monitor air traffic.
Joo Jong-wan, a ministry official, advised passengers to be aware of such measures and check their departure times in advance.
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.
