Mokpo Coast Guard Special Inspection Crackdown on Foreign Crew Members Violating Self-Quarantine Rules

Exterior view of Mokpo Maritime Police Station building (Photo by Mokpo Maritime Police Station)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and infection, mandatory 2-week self-quarantine measures for all arrivals have been implemented since the 1st, and Mokpo Coast Guard is inspecting violations and conducting special crackdowns on foreign crew members under self-quarantine.

Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Jeong Young-jin) announced on the 20th that it will conduct special crackdowns on foreign crew members under self-quarantine to prevent violations of self-quarantine measures for overseas arrivals and to block community transmission.

Recently, as COVID-19 confirmed cases have somewhat decreased, there are concerns that foreign crew members under self-quarantine may leave without permission and engage in outside activities, so strong sanctions against violators are necessary.

Accordingly, the Coast Guard has organized a special crackdown team and will identify foreign self-quarantine subjects engaged in maritime and fisheries work through information exchange with related organizations such as health centers and immigration, conduct joint inspections, and strictly punish violators according to laws and principles.

A Mokpo Coast Guard official urged, “For the end of COVID-19 in Korea, we ask that self-quarantined individuals sincerely fulfill their quarantine obligations to prevent any violations for the health and safety of themselves and those around them.”

Meanwhile, under Article 82 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, those who violate hospitalization or quarantine obligations and their employers are subject to imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won.

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