Mokpo Coast Guard Strengthens Crime Prevention and Foreign Affairs Activities Ahead of Chuseok Holiday
Crackdown on Illegal Distribution of Seafood Including Ritual Supplies and Prevention of Smuggling and Illegal Immigration Crimes
[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Mokpo Maritime Police Agency announced on the 29th that it will strengthen foreign affairs activities to prevent crimes such as smuggling targeting increased demand for ritual items and food ahead of the Chuseok holiday, as well as seafood origin labeling and illegal distribution.
To this end, from the 29th to the 16th of next month, the Maritime Police will form a special joint inspection team with the National Fishery Products Quality Management Service and local governments to conduct intensive crackdowns on seafood sales businesses, seafood-handling restaurants, and processing companies.
The main focus of the crackdown includes ▲ failure to indicate origin ▲ appropriateness of sales and labeling methods ▲ distribution and sale of imported seafood disguised as domestic products.
According to the Maritime Police, false indication of origin can result in imprisonment for up to seven years or a fine of up to 100 million won. Failure to indicate origin can lead to fines ranging from 50,000 won to 10 million won, and failure to report the distribution history of imported seafood can result in fines of up to 5 million won.
During the crackdown period, the Maritime Police plan to inspect foreign affairs vulnerable areas to prevent visa-free entry to Jeju, smuggling, and illegal immigration, while also conducting ship inspections and crackdowns on foreigners who have not changed their workplace to eradicate illegal employment.
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A Mokpo Maritime Police official said, “As illegal distribution of seafood, smuggling, illegal immigration, and visa-free crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and organized, we will further strengthen foreign affairs activities,” and added, “Please report immediately to the Maritime Police if you discover violations of seafood origin labeling or illegal distribution.”
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