Jeju Illegal Night Party... Won Hee-ryong Warns "Freeloading Cheaters Will Pay the Price"

An illegal 'night party' held at a regular restaurant in Jeju.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Two entertainment bars in Jeju Island were caught operating unauthorized 'illegal night parties,' prompting Jeju Governor Won Hee-ryong to take a firm stance, stating that he will "respond decisively to illegal activities."

On the 26th, Governor Won posted on his Facebook, "Those freeloaders who take advantage of the dedicated healthcare workers and the public's voluntary efforts in quarantine will pay the price," he said.

He warned, "Despite the community being engulfed in worry and tension due to the continuous occurrence of COVID-19 cases in Jeju, illegal night parties where people drink and dance in crowded spaces, ignoring quarantine guidelines, have taken place. We will respond decisively to illegal activities occurring in high-risk facilities amid this critical quarantine crisis."

He emphasized, "Many people are doing their utmost in their respective positions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to keep their families, neighbors, and communities safe. There is no separate group of people fighting against COVID-19."

Earlier, the Jeju Autonomous Police announced on the 27th that, following a special inspection of 11 entertainment bars from the 14th to the 24th, two bars operating illegal night parties were identified.

The identified entertainment bars are suspected of registering as general restaurants but installing special lighting facilities and stages to operate unauthorized illegal night parties. It was also found that the bars charged customers an entrance fee of 12,000 won.

The Autonomous Police stated that they will continue to conduct crackdowns on high-risk facilities that could influence the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

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