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Two individuals, including the head of a private security company, were handed over to prosecutors on charges involving excessive security measures for actor Byeon Woo-seok, 33, following a commotion at Incheon International Airport in July.

According to the Incheon Police Agency, Tuesday, a man in his 40s, identified as the head of a private security company, along with another individual, was referred to the prosecution for violating the Security Services Industry Act.

While the police initially considered additional charges of obstruction of business and coercion, they were ultimately not applied.

In July, police booked four individuals, the 40-year-old head of the private security firm, two security guards from the company, and a freelance guard. After a review of the laws and precedents, two of the four were sent to prosecution, while the other two were not.

A police official said, "We will continue to take strict action against illegal activities by private security firms that jeopardize the safety of airport passengers."

The charges stem from an incident on July 12, when the 40-year-old head of a private security firm and his team allegedly obstructed other passengers while providing security for Byeon, who was leaving for a fan meeting tour in Hong Kong. The private security team is accused of blocking gates, shining bright flashes at passengers, and even checking their boarding passes and preventing access to the airport lounge.

According to related laws, security personnel must not infringe on others' freedoms or rights, nor interfere with lawful activities while performing their duties. The use of force or intimidation beyond the scope of security work is also strictly prohibited.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.