Busan Gijang-gun Bans Auto Camping and Car Camping... Locks Down Coastal Attractions

Administrative Order Prohibiting Camping and Eating for Two or More People at Beaches and Coastal Roads from January 13

Busan Gijang County Office.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Busan's Gijang-gun, popular for outdoor leisure activities such as auto camping, is locking down coastal areas and seawall roads to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

On the 5th at 9 a.m., Gijang-gun held a 'Daily COVID-19 Response Situation Report Meeting' chaired by the Gijang-gun governor in the briefing room to review departmental initiatives and key issues related to COVID-19 response.

To block infectious diseases, Gijang-gun decided to implement an administrative order banning camping cars and car camping along the coast starting January 13 and has begun preparations.

Administrative order announcement boards and banners will be installed at major coastal points to inform campers, and promotional materials will be produced and distributed.

They will also establish a continuous reporting system by involving local fishing village chiefs and village heads. In case of violations of the administrative order, complaints will be received by the Marine and Fisheries Department on weekdays and by the duty office during nights, weekends, and holidays to prevent outdoor activities along the coast.

Starting January 13, after a 10-day guidance period, Gijang-gun will enforce regulations 24 hours a day at local fishing ports, beaches, and seawall roads, cracking down on groups of two or more engaging in camping, cooking, or drinking.

Failure to comply with the administrative order will result in fines up to 3 million KRW, and in case of confirmed COVID-19 cases, claims for damages will also be pursued.

On the 4th, Gijang-gun conducted on-site inspections and administrative guidance on compliance with quarantine rules at 244 high-priority facilities including entertainment bars, karaoke rooms, restaurants, and cafes; 66 general management facilities such as PC rooms, academies, and indoor sports facilities; 2 religious facilities; and 241 small stores and street vendors.

Also on the 4th, 255 people were tested for COVID-19 at the Gijang-gun Public Health Center screening clinic, with 31 testing negative and 224 awaiting results.

At the temporary screening clinic at Jeonggwan Health Branch, 95 samples were collected, and at the mobile screening clinic at Bannyongsandan Gugi Park, 192 samples were collected and are under examination.

Oh Gyu-seok, Gijang-gun governor, stated, “This is a war against COVID-19. We must not let our guard down for the safety and lives of ourselves and our neighbors. To block the spread of COVID-19, we will strictly enforce the ban on camping cars and car camping along the Gijang-gun coast and carry out more thorough daily quarantine measures.”

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