Significant Increase in Fines for Smoking and Unauthorized Entry in Hallasan

From November 1, Smoking Fines in Parks Increased from 100,000 to 600,000 Won

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] In Hallasan National Park, fines for illegal activities such as smoking and unauthorized entry have been significantly increased from the previous 100,000 KRW to 200,000~600,000 KRW.

The Hallasan National Park Management Office of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 2nd that, following the promulgation and enforcement of the revised "Natural Parks Act Enforcement Decree" passed at the Cabinet meeting on the 25th of last month, fines for violations of the Natural Parks Act will be applied immediately starting from the 1st of this month.

According to the revised "Natural Parks Act Enforcement Decree," the fines for a single violation have been substantially raised as follows: ▲ Unauthorized entry outside designated trails and illegal camping increased from 100,000 KRW to 200,000 KRW ▲ Smoking and handling of fire-related activities such as cooking increased from 100,000 KRW to 600,000 KRW ▲ Prohibited acts (such as bringing pets or carrying noise-inducing devices) increased from 100,000 KRW to 600,000 KRW.

Illegal activities in Hallasan have gradually decreased from 177 cases in 2019, 149 cases in 2020, and 122 cases in 2021, but with the increase in visitors this year, illegal activities have also risen, with 140 cases detected as of the end of last month, a 25% increase compared to 112 cases during the same period last year.

Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won baekok@asiae.co.kr

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