Travelers heading to South Korea have made heat packs a standard item in their luggage for warmth. However, a recent online reminder indicated that heat packs, whether opened or not, are prohibited in checked baggage when flying back to Taiwan. If overlooked, this could result in an on-the-spot luggage inspection.
A user shared her experience on Threads, noting that while traveling from Gimhae International Airport in Busan on China Airlines, security checks were very stringent, causing delays on the baggage conveyor. She was asked by ground staff to open her suitcase for an inspection, only to discover that the issue was with her heat packs: "So many people were flagged; there was a whole line of us having to open our bags."
She also urged travelers planning to visit South Korea to be aware of the relevant regulations. Heat packs, whether opened or unopened, can only be carried in hand luggage and cannot be placed in checked luggage.
Another user added that the three major airports in South Korea—Incheon International Airport (ICN), Gimhae International Airport (PUS), and Jeju International Airport (CJU)—prohibit the checking of heat packs.
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