Gwangju Seo-gu Council's 'Ordinance to Prevent Illegal Filming in Public Restrooms' Passes Standing Committee

Representative Jeon Seung-il's Proposal

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] The Seo-gu Council of Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 10th that the "Ordinance on the Prevention of Illegal Filming in Public Restrooms in Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City," proposed by Councilor Jeon Seung-il, passed the standing committee on the 9th.

The ordinance establishes a continuous inspection system to check for the installation of illegal filming devices so that citizens can safely use public restrooms, and includes project plans such as installing privacy screens to prevent illegal filming.

It also stipulates conducting education to raise social awareness about illegal filming in public restrooms and producing and distributing promotional materials such as a reporting system to ensure effective prevention activities.

Councilor Jeon Seung-il said, "As illegal filming crimes, which are currently causing social controversy, are rapidly increasing in security-vulnerable areas such as public restrooms, this ordinance was enacted to prevent illegal filming in advance and create a safe facility environment."

He added, "We must create safe and secure public restrooms through systematic inspection and management," and expressed hope that "with the enactment of this ordinance, Seo-gu residents and tourists will be able to use public restrooms with peace of mind."

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho sdhs6751@asiae.co.kr

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