Mapo-gu Reports Two Individuals for Unauthorized Quarantine Violation

Special Unscheduled Inspection on 9-10th to Check Quarantine Violations... 2 Quarantine Escapees (1 Foreigner, 1 Korean) Detected and Reported to Police

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) announced that from the 9th to the 10th, it conducted unannounced special inspections on some of the self-quarantined individuals in Mapo-gu.

As of April 10, the district is managing a total of 1,025 self-quarantined individuals. During the special inspections conducted over the past two days, 235 people, accounting for 23% of them, were checked for violations of self-quarantine rules. As a result, two individuals who left quarantine without permission (one foreigner and one Korean) were reported to the police.

Until now, to block community transmission of COVID-19 and achieve early termination, the district has been sending daily text messages (a total of 443 messages as of the 10th) to self-quarantined individuals, informing them of lifestyle rules and penalties for violations, and has also checked their health status and inconveniences through regular phone calls.

Additionally, on April 1, the district newly established a "Self-Quarantine Management Team" within the "COVID-19 Disaster Management Situation Room," which has been operating since February 27, to focus on more thorough and efficient management of self-quarantined individuals in the area.

Starting from the 13th, in cooperation with the Mapo Police Station, unannounced inspections of self-quarantined individuals will be continuously conducted every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. If unauthorized departures from quarantine occur, strict punishment will be enforced under the zero-tolerance principle (one strike out).

Accordingly, Korean nationals may face imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won, while foreigners may be subject to deportation.

Mayor Yudonggyun of Mapo-gu said, “We thank the self-quarantined individuals who actively comply with the prohibition on going out and the self-quarantine lifestyle rules despite the inconvenience and difficulties caused by self-quarantine.” He added, “As we all hope for a quick return to normal life, rather than thinking ‘It’s just me,’ I hope everyone will take an interest in lifestyle rules and personal quarantine to protect themselves and their families, participate in social distancing, and join together in overcoming this crisis.”

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