"Say Goodbye to Overcharging"... Seongsan District Launches Special Inspection of Accommodations to Prevent Price Gouging During Jinhae Gunhang Festival

Seongsan District in Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, has begun a special inspection of 216 accommodation businesses in the district until March 27, ahead of the opening of the Jinhae Gunhang Festival. The aim is to prevent excessive increases in accommodation rates and to establish a fair market order.

Seongsan District, Special Inspection of Accommodation Facilities to Eradicate Overcharging during Jinhae Gunhangje Festival.

This inspection has been organized to proactively prevent complaints regarding excessive accommodation rate hikes during the festival period and to provide tourists with a comfortable and safe lodging environment.

The main points of inspection include: ensuring accommodation price lists are posted and prices are adhered to; checking whether rooms and bedding are properly cleaned and maintained in accordance with business compliance requirements; and promoting the planned introduction of a voluntary prior price reporting system.

Kim Sooyoon, Head of the Culture and Hygiene Division, stated, "We will thoroughly inspect accommodation rates and hygiene management so that tourists can stay with peace of mind," and added, "We ask for the voluntary cooperation of businesses to foster a sound accommodation culture."

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