[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] Busan City plans to request the government to ban cruise ship arrivals in order to prevent the outbreak of the novel coronavirus infection through cruise passengers.


Recently, the Costa Serena, carrying 2,657 passengers, made an alternative call at Busan due to the impact of the novel coronavirus. In response, Busan Port Authority and others established a response system and implemented enhanced screening and disembarkation restrictions for passengers and crew members.



A Busan city official stated, “We will prioritize the safety of citizens by thoroughly blocking the occurrence of infections through strict quarantine measures at major hotels and tourist sites in the area,” and added, “We will also do our best to quickly prepare support measures in consultation with the government to address damages to the local small-scale tourism industry.”


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