[Levin]

This is because rice is 5-6 (3 to 17) times more expensive in South Korea. Fruits are very expensive too.

The passengers carried 3-5 sacks of rice each, each weighing 30-50kg and of course exceeded the weight allowance. The South Koreans refused to pay for the 'excess luggage' and thus the flight was delayed.

https://www.sohu.com/a/744917946_121791272