Jangsu-gun Intensifies Crackdown on Rural Lodging Businesses

Jangsu County Office building.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Go Dallyeong] Jangsu-gun announced on the 28th that, in response to the gas explosion incident at an unauthorized pension in Donghae, it is necessary to strictly deal with unregistered lodging businesses. Therefore, it has established a crackdown plan for rural lodging operators and unregistered lodging businesses and will carry out joint crackdowns with the police and related agencies.

Currently, the county is operating a voluntary reporting period for unregistered lodging businesses for four weeks from the 25th of this month to the 19th of next month.

For voluntarily reported businesses, various business registration requirements according to relevant laws will be guided to enable lawful operation, and cases handled through voluntary reporting will be exempt from criminal prosecution under relevant laws.

From the 22nd of next month to August 14th, there will be an eight-week period of on-site patrols and crackdowns, with intensive crackdowns planned for three weeks from June 22nd to July 10th.

During the crackdown period, unregistered lodging businesses will be dealt with strictly under a zero-tolerance policy, including business closures and prosecutions. For legally operating lodging businesses, including rural lodgings, inspections will be conducted to check for unregistered expansions such as illegal extensions and verification of residency requirements, and dispositions will be made according to relevant laws.

A Jangsu-gun official said, “We hope this crackdown will eradicate unregistered lodging businesses,” and added, “We will strengthen guidance and inspections to prevent any casualties like the Donghae pension explosion accident from happening again.”

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