First Case of a Beachgoer Without a Mask Booked at Haeundae Beach

On the afternoon of the 5th, foreigners were seen walking on the white sand at Haeundae Beach in Busan without wearing masks. The photo is unrelated to the article content. Photo by Yonhap News.

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A vacationer was booked for the first time for not wearing a mask at a beach.

According to a YTN report on the 27th, Busan Haeundae-gu filed a complaint against a man in his 60s, Mr. A, who was not wearing a mask at Haeundae Beach.

The police discovered Mr. A not wearing a mask at Haeundae Beach on the night of the 25th and issued a first warning, but he refused to comply, resulting in the issuance of a citation. He continued to obstruct enforcement by using abusive language and refusing to wear a mask, leading to the complaint.

Mr. A may face a fine of up to 3 million won under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act.

Meanwhile, Haeundae Beach has mandated mask-wearing and banned nighttime food consumption since the 25th as part of COVID-19 prevention measures.