'Self-quarantine Violation' Cheongju Woman in Her 30s Leaves Again After Four Days

A woman in her 30s from Cheongju, Chungbuk, who was reported for violating self-quarantine measures after entering the country from abroad, was arrested by the police for breaking quarantine again just four days later.
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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Bong-ju] A woman in her 30s from Cheongju, Chungbuk, who was reported for violating self-quarantine measures after entering the country from abroad, was arrested by the police after breaking quarantine again just four days later.

According to Cheongju City on the 1st, Ms. A (33, female), who violated self-quarantine measures, was caught by the police around 4 p.m. on the 30th at the capsule hotel in Incheon Airport.

Ms. A, who entered from the United States and resides in Gangnae-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju City, was required to self-quarantine until the 4th.

However, after being caught once for leaving the quarantine site on the 26th, she left the quarantine site again.

On the morning of the 30th around 9:30 a.m., Cheongju City was notified by Ms. A’s family about her leaving the quarantine site and confirmed that she left behind the safety band and self-quarantine rental phone attached to her.

A family member stated, "Ms. A might have moved to Cheongju Station," and after reviewing the closed-circuit television (CCTV) at Cheongju Station, it was confirmed that she arrived at Seoul Station around 8:40 a.m.

Subsequently, with cooperation from Heungdeok Police Station and Incheon Airport Police, it was confirmed that Ms. A checked into the capsule hotel, where she was arrested.

It was investigated that Ms. A wore a mask during her movement. Cheongju City re-reported her to the police for violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.