Gyeonggi Province will launch an investigation into illegal public hygiene practices at beauty salons.
The Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police announced on the 16th that from the 17th to the 28th of this month, they will conduct a focused investigation into illegal public hygiene activities targeting 150 beauty salons across 12 cities and counties, including Goyang and Bucheon.
This measure comes in response to the recent surge of illegal procedures at unregistered beauty salons, such as eyelash extensions and perms, makeup, nails, and skincare, primarily concentrated in densely populated commercial areas of large cities within the province, such as officetels and one-room apartments.
Signboard for Investigation of Unreported Beauty Salons' Illegal Activities by Gyeonggi-do Special Judicial Police Unit
The main targets of the investigation include ▲ unregistered beauty business operations ▲ failure to report changes in beauty business ▲ establishment and employment in beauty businesses without a license ▲ unlicensed medical practices.
Under the current 'Public Hygiene Management Act,' failure to report beauty business operations to the competent authority is punishable by imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to 10 million KRW, and failure to report changes in beauty business is punishable by imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to 5 million KRW. Additionally, those who establish or work in a beauty business without a beautician license are subject to a fine of up to 3 million KRW.
The 'Medical Service Act' stipulates that performing medical practices without a medical license is punishable by imprisonment of up to five years or a fine of up to 50 million KRW.
Gi Do, head of the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police, stated, "Through focused investigations into illegal activities at unregistered beauty salons, we will strive to promote the health of residents and strengthen public hygiene management," adding, "We will strictly punish illegal acts that threaten the safety and health of residents in accordance with relevant laws and regulations."
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