Apartment Neighbor Is a Tourist... Illegal Lodging Business in Unsold Houses in Jeju

Illegal lodging businesses using unsold houses continue to exist in Jeju. Photo by Jeju Autonomous Police Unit

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] Illegal lodging businesses using unsold houses continue to operate in Jeju.

According to the administrative offices of Jeju City and Seogwipo City as of the end of July, the number of illegal lodging cases detected this year totaled 285.

Among the 285 cases, 105 were subject to criminal prosecution, while the rest received administrative guidance measures.

Last year, Jeju City detected 188 cases and prosecuted 62, while Seogwipo City detected 396 cases and prosecuted 143.

Most of the detected businesses involved unsold houses.

Illegal lodging was confirmed not only in townhouses but also in small apartment complexes rather than large-scale complexes.

There were cases where neighbors in apartments were tourists. In some apartments, part of the units were sold and occupied, while others remained unsold and operated as lodging businesses.

Jeju City reported that some advertise "Jeju One-Month Stay" and operate illegal lodging for periods ranging from one week to one month.

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