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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Hyung-Jin Kim

Man who opened emergency door on South Korea flight told police he felt suffocated, wanted off plane

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A passenger who opened an emergency exit door during a flight in South Korea told police that he felt suffocated and tried to get off the plane quickly as it approached landing, reports said Saturday.

Twelve people were slightly injured when the man opened the door of the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin. The plane, which was flying to the city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju, landed safely.

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