Suncheon-si Conducts Special Crackdown on Illegal Activities in Urban Parks

Intensive Crackdown on Violations of Alcohol Consumption, Cooking, and Private Gatherings of Four or More in Parks

[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 18th that it will conduct a special crackdown on illegal activities in parks to create a pleasant urban park environment and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In response to the nationwide spread of COVID-19, the city is implementing social distancing level 3+ quarantine rules that prohibit restaurant and cafe operations after 10 p.m. and private gatherings of more than four people, making every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In this severe situation, violations of COVID-19 quarantine rules such as drinking, loud noise, and private gatherings of more than four people have occurred in urban parks in the city center where management is lax after 10 p.m., so it was decided to crack down on illegal activities in urban parks.

This crackdown will be carried out by a team of 15 members divided into four squads, targeting 16 urban parks including Geumdang Park, focusing on gatherings of more than four people, drinking or eating, or acts that cause discomfort to others such as loud noise or foul odors.

Before the crackdown, the city posted promotional materials to eradicate prohibited acts in parks and to comply with social distancing. Initially, voluntary removal will be encouraged, followed by strong administrative measures such as fines and prosecution. The crackdown will continue until the social distancing level is lowered to level 1.

A city official said, “Beyond the crackdown, we earnestly ask for the voluntary efforts of citizens considering the pandemic situation caused by COVID-19.”

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