Gangwon Special Judicial Police to Conduct Intensive Crackdowns on Harmful Youth Environments During Year-End and New Year Season

From November 17 to December 19
Intensive Crackdowns on Unmanned Businesses in Busy Downtown Areas at Night
Inspections on Youth Entry and Employment, Compliance with Entry Hours, and More

On November 16, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Kim Jin-tae) announced that its Special Judicial Police will conduct intensive crackdowns on environments harmful to youth, focusing on areas with a high concentration of young people such as academy districts and busy downtown areas, from November 17 to December 19.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Government Building. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government

This crackdown aims to prevent delinquent behavior among youth and foster a healthy social atmosphere, as there are concerns about possible misconduct due to the sense of liberation students feel after the College Scholastic Ability Test and the festive mood of the year-end and New Year period.

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province plans to focus its inspections on unmanned businesses such as coin karaoke rooms and PC rooms, which have recently increased in number and operate without staff during late-night hours. The main areas of inspection include: △ compliance with youth entry hours (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.); △ whether youth are entering or employed, and whether entry/employment restrictions are clearly posted; and △ whether food handling businesses are operating without notification and whether business operators are adhering to regulations.

The province stated that it will take strict measures against establishments found in violation of the law, including criminal charges and administrative action by the relevant authorities. Businesses that violate related laws may face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won.

Lee Jin-gi, Director of Social Disaster Management at Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, said, "With the year-end and New Year approaching, we expect an increase in youth misconduct. We will do our utmost through continuous crackdowns and guidance to ensure that young people are not exposed to harmful environments," adding, "We ask for the active cooperation of all residents so that our youth can grow up safely and healthily."

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