Busan Couple in Their 60s Break Self-Quarantine to Visit Model House and Restaurant... Busan City Files Complaint

Cambodia Arrivals... Out for 4 Hours
Busan City Plans to Prosecute the Couple

Since the mandatory 2-week self-quarantine for all incoming travelers from abroad began on the 1st, a notice restricting the use of the Airport Railroad by overseas arrivals to prevent the spread of COVID-19 has been installed at the Transportation Center of Terminal 1, Incheon International Airport.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] A couple in their 60s who illegally left their self-quarantine location after entering the country from abroad was caught by health authorities.

Busan City announced on the 14th that it plans to report the couple in their 60s, residing in Gijang-gun, to the police on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

The couple, who returned from Cambodia earlier this month, were ordered to self-quarantine from the 3rd to the 17th of this month.

However, around 11 a.m. on the 13th, they left their home, which was their quarantine location, and visited a nearby model house and restaurant by car in succession.

They were caught around 3 p.m. that day by a joint inspection team from the city and police conducting a surprise check. The city estimates that they left the quarantine location for about four hours.

As a result, the total number of people reported to the police for violating self-quarantine rules in Busan has increased to nine.

According to the revised Infectious Disease Prevention Act, violating self-quarantine measures can result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won. This provision, which previously imposed a fine of 3 million won, was significantly strengthened on the 5th.

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Busan area stands at 123 as of this day. There are 99 recovered patients and 3 deaths. In particular, due to the increase in quarantine measures for overseas arrivals, the number of people in self-quarantine is 3,778.

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