Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police Conduct 'Intensive Crackdown' on Illegal Activities in Rivers, Valleys, and Campsites

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province is cracking down on illegal activities in rivers, valleys, and campgrounds within the province during the vacation season.

The Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police announced on the 18th that from the 22nd of this month until the 17th of next month, they will conduct intensive investigations into illegal activities at popular vacation spots such as rivers, valleys, and campgrounds, which attract many visitors during the summer vacation season.

The main investigation areas include 16 major valleys such as Pocheon Baegun Valley, Yangju Jangheung Amusement Park, and Yangpyeong Yonggye Valley, as well as previously overlooked locations like Gapyeong Jojongcheon, Gapyeongcheon, Byeokgyecheon, Gwangju Cheonjinam Valley, and Namyangju Sudong Valley.

The inspection items include ▲ installation of illegal facilities such as stages within valleys ▲ operation of unreported restaurants and lodging businesses ▲ operation of unregistered campgrounds ▲ unsanitary cooking practices, among others.

The province plans to impose penalties of up to 2 years imprisonment or fines up to 20 million KRW for unauthorized occupation of river areas, up to 3 years imprisonment or fines up to 30 million KRW for unreported restaurant operations, and up to 2 years imprisonment or fines up to 20 million KRW for operating unregistered campgrounds.

Inchi Kwon, head of the Special Judicial Police of the province, emphasized, "There is a possibility that illegal activities such as unauthorized occupation will surge again during the vacation season in the now cleaner rivers and valleys," adding, "We will conduct large-scale investigations to ensure residents can enjoy a safe and pleasant vacation and will strictly punish illegal activities."

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