[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Pohang City, Gyeongbuk, has launched a joint inspection and crackdown on unregistered companies conducting illegal door-to-door sales and the operation of direct sales promotion centers by door-to-door sales companies to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
This crackdown is a measure following the enforcement of the administrative order prohibiting gatherings related to door-to-door sales, etc., issued on the 24th. Pohang City will continue unannounced inspections until October 11 through joint operations with the southern and northern police stations.
The city plans to file charges against those who violate the administrative order by operating direct sales promotion centers or holding group promotions, sales, or training, and will claim compensation for all quarantine costs related to testing, investigation, and treatment arising from violations.
Kim Jong-sik, Director of the Job and Economy Office of Pohang City, stated, "As direct sales promotion centers such as door-to-door sales are designated as high-risk facilities, we are focusing on cracking down on infection and spread cases caused by door-to-door sales," adding, "We are mobilizing all administrative power to preemptively block the local spread of COVID-19."
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