Conflict Between Staff and Customer at Public Mask Sales Location... Police Dispatched

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Hyeong-seok] In Mokpo, Jeollanam-do, a dispute occurred between customers and supermarket staff at a place selling public masks, leading to police intervention.

According to informants on the 4th, around noon on the 3rd, customers who could not purchase public masks at a supermarket in Mokpo protested to the store, claiming they were unable to buy masks because the store provided convenience by notifying only members in advance.

Some buyers expressed frustration, saying, "On the 3rd, this place sent notification texts only to members regarding 'public mask sales information, distribution times for purchase number tickets, and sales hours.'

Buyer A pointed out, "This violates the government's intention to fairly supply the severely insufficient masks through the public distribution network," adding, "It effectively limited citizens' opportunities to obtain masks."

In response, a representative of the supermarket explained, "Due to the serious crisis caused by the spread of COVID-19, many people gather densely, so the text messages were sent not for sales promotion but to prevent possible transmission and to minimize waiting and congestion."

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