South Korean police tells Holiday Island Jeju tourists to behave

For the first time, police have released guidance reminiscent of foreign visitors to behave or face fines, as the South Korean holiday island sees an increasing number of tourists.

Dzheju police have issued management after complaints from locals over the bad faith of foreigners, including waste and letting children defect on the street.

The management – printed in Chinese, English and Korean – is the first of its kind in the country, local police say and comes during the peak summer season.

Jeju, a volcanic island south of the Korean Peninsula, is popular for its beaches, pedestrian paths and views of the mountain of winds. Foreign visitors also come to Jeju for shopping and gambling.

The management aims to “prevent misunderstandings due to linguistic and cultural differences and to improve the understanding of foreigners about Korean culture and laws,” said Jeju Kim Su-Yang police agency chief.

The initial eight thousand copies of the management will be printed and distributed immediately, Kim said.

The management lists “minor crimes” that are punished by fines. These include smoking in prohibited areas, waste, jaching, drunken and disturbed behavior, running from restaurants, without paying for eating, urinating or defecting in a public place, using a fake ID and breaking and drilling empty houses.

For the first time, violators were launched, but re -offenders could be fined as much as 200,000 wins ($ 143; 106 pounds), according to a copy of the management published by police.

South Korea saw a strong post-fill bounce in tourism. Jeju himself has welcomed seven million visitors so far this year, according to local media.

In 2024, foreign visitors conferences a record 9.26 trillion that won in the local economy. Nearly 70% of these visitors visiting Jeju were from China.

Discovering the island for bad behavior also emphasizes how hot spots of tourism in Asia respond to over -tourism.

Last year Japanese city blocks some roadside views of Mount Fuji To protect yourself from tourists who want to take photos and selfies.