Multiple Violations Including Social Distancing Breaches and Unauthorized Operations...Mass Crackdown on Clubs in Gangnam, Seoul
[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] Clubs in the Gangnam area of Seoul that violated COVID-19 quarantine rules and operated without permits were caught in a large-scale police crackdown.
According to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on the 21st, the police conducted a joint inspection on the early morning of the 20th along with Seoul city and district authorities, targeting clubs in Gangnam-gu and Seocho-gu for violations of quarantine rules and illegal activities at unlicensed entertainment establishments.
As a result of the inspection, seven clubs that violated quarantine rules, such as failing to maintain social distancing, were caught. These clubs are expected to face administrative penalties including fines.
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In particular, three unlicensed entertainment bars that violated gathering restriction orders were also caught. The police plan to investigate and have booked 53 people, including business owners and customers, on charges of violating the Food Sanitation Act and the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.
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