Two People in Their 30s Caught Enjoying Water Leisure in Yeosu Sea as Typhoon Hin Nam No Approaches

Police Investigate for Violations of the Water Leisure Safety Act (Navigation Rules)

Two leisure visitors in their 30s who were paddleboarding at a beach in Yeosu, Jeonnam, where a weather advisory had been issued, were caught by the police. Photo by Yeosu Coast Guard

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyun-joo] Two people in their 30s riding water leisure equipment were caught by the police amid weather warnings issued for the entire sea area of the southern coast due to Typhoon Hin Nam No.

According to Yeosu Coast Guard on the 5th, they enjoyed paddleboarding in the sea in front of Mosagam Beach, Ocheon-dong, Yeosu-si, Jeollanam-do, the previous afternoon.

After receiving a report that the situation looked dangerous, the coast guard immediately dispatched patrol boats and land patrol teams to the scene. The coast guard confirmed that two paddleboards were engaged in water leisure activities and moved them to a safe area.

The police are investigating them on suspicion of violating the Water Leisure Safety Act (operation regulations).

Under the Water Leisure Safety Act, operating water leisure equipment in areas where weather warnings have been issued is prohibited. To operate water leisure equipment that can be used only by waves or wind, one must report or obtain permission from the head of the coast guard or the local government. Violating this results in a fine of up to 1 million KRW for violating the operation regulations under the Water Leisure Safety Act.

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