Queue Chaos at Incheon Airport: A Symptom of a Deeper Issue The recent spate of queue jumping incidents at South Korea's Incheon Airport, involving "daigou" traders rushing past lines to secure duty free goods, has brought attention to a pressing problem.
Beneath the surface of these chaotic scenes lies a more complex issue – one that speaks to the consequences of Asia's expanding middle class and the distortions it can create in regional trade.
Dozens of passengers have surged towards check in counters, injuring airline employees in the process.