Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police Launch Intensive Crackdown on Illegal Beauty Practices via SNS

Gyeonggi Province is launching a crackdown on illegal beauty practices conducted via social media platforms.

On May 12, the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police Unit announced that from June 1 to June 12, it will conduct inspections targeting unregistered beauty salons that offer services such as eyelash extensions, eyelash perms, makeup, and nail treatments exclusively by reservation through social networking services (SNS) such as Instagram and KakaoStory.

This crackdown will cover 80 locations across eight cities and counties: Suwon, Hwaseong, Bucheon, Gimpo, Goyang, Paju, Pyeongtaek, and Anseong.

The main targets of the inspection are: ▲ Operating unregistered beauty businesses ▲ Establishing or working at a beauty business without a license ▲ Practicing medical acts without a license ▲ Failing to report changes to a beauty business, among others.

Gyeonggi-do Special Judicial Police Unit's Social Media-Based Illegal Beauty Practice Crackdown Notice Poster

According to the current Public Health Control Act, failure to register a beauty business can result in imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million won. If changes are not reported, the penalty is up to six months in prison or a fine of up to 5 million won.

Establishing or working at a beauty business without a license is subject to a fine of up to 3 million won. The Medical Service Act also stipulates up to five years of imprisonment or a fine of up to 50 million won for practicing medical acts without a license.

Kwon Moonjoo, head of the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police Unit, stated, "Through this intensive crackdown on illegal activities in beauty salons, we will do our utmost to enhance public health and strengthen public hygiene management for residents." He added, "We will take strong action in accordance with relevant laws against any illegal acts that threaten the safety and health of residents."

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