Manila, Jan. 23 -- Five Korean carriers under the Hanjin Group will prohibit the use of power banks on board starting Jan. 26 as part of enhanced flight safety measures.

The ban covers Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan, and Air Seoul, which will no longer allow passengers to use power banks to charge electronic devices during flights.

While passengers will no longer be permitted to use power banks to charge electronic devices during flight, they could still carry these into the cabin, subject to existing regulations on capacity and quantity.

"To prevent short circuits, passengers must cover metal charging ports with electrical tape or place each battery in a separate plastic bag or pouch," the group said in a statement on...