Daegum "Strict Measures Against Quarantine Violators: Formal Prosecution and Imprisonment Sought" Policy (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyung-min] The Supreme Prosecutors' Office announced on the 7th that it will, in principle, refer all violators of quarantine measures to formal trials and seek prison sentences in future trials.

As cases of both domestic and foreign nationals entering Korea from abroad who are subject to self-quarantine ignoring quarantine authorities' measures and refusing isolation have increased recently, the prosecution intends to respond strictly.

The prosecution has decided to actively detain and investigate self-quarantined individuals who intentionally and continuously refuse quarantine, even if they later test negative.

Additionally, they plan to thoroughly investigate the movements of violators using closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other means.

Earlier, on the 1st, the Supreme Prosecutors' Office instructed local prosecutors' offices to detain and investigate intentional violators of quarantine measures among overseas entrants.

So far, three individuals who violated quarantine measures have been indicted without detention. According to the amended Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, those who violate hospitalization or quarantine guidelines set by quarantine authorities face imprisonment of up to one year or fines of up to 10 million won.

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