[Breaking News] Government: "Inviting acquaintances during self-quarantine is a violation of obligations... National and local governments must investigate to assess the situation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] The government recently addressed the controversy surrounding YouTuber Gukgabi inviting an acquaintance to her home during self-quarantine, stating that "self-quarantine is a legal measure under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, and violations will be punished according to the law."

On the 15th, Son Youngrae, head of the Strategic Planning Division at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, said at a back briefing held at the Government Complex Sejong, "The very concept of self-quarantine is to stay at home without contact with others, so inviting outsiders for meals or conversations is naturally a violation of the obligation."

He added, "Cases of self-quarantine violations involving allowing outsiders to enter are rare. However, it is permitted for self-quarantined individuals to have delivery items left at the door and to bring them inside when no one else is present." He further stated, "In the case of Gukgabi, the relevant local government should investigate and assess the situation."

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