Gyeonggi-do, When Will 'Fines and Penalties' Be Imposed for Mask-Wearing Violations?

Fines Are Imposed Immediately Following Investigation Results Along with Prosecution
Penalties Can Be Issued After October 13 According to the Infectious Disease Control Act

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Gyeonggi Province announced that if the administrative order mandating personal mask-wearing, which took effect on the 18th, is violated, offenders will be immediately reported and fined up to 3 million KRW. However, it added that the imposition of a 100,000 KRW fine will only be possible after October 13.

The province explained that some media reports claim that punishment for violating the personal mask-wearing administrative order, applicable to all residents and visitors in the province, will only be possible in October. However, criminal charges and investigations against violators will begin from the 18th, and fines can be imposed based on the results, not starting in October.

It also stated that under current law, administrative fines can be imposed starting from October 13.

Furthermore, after October 13, both fines and administrative penalties can be imposed, or one of the two can be selected and applied, it added.

Meanwhile, the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act," which has been in effect since the 12th, allows provincial governors or city mayors and county heads to designate regions and periods to mandate compliance with quarantine guidelines such as mask-wearing when there is concern about the spread of infectious diseases. Moreover, those who do not comply with these measures may be fined up to 100,000 KRW.

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