The number of new COVID-19 cases has surged at local karaoke bars, internet cafes and entertainment facilities.
The province is cracking down on violations of safety requirements at the facilities and are finding that many are ignoring rules. Joseph Kim reports.

There are restaurants and bars lining this street.

[Slug] Province cracks down on quarantine violations

The province’s squad is entering a karaoke bar in the evening.
Breaches are found at the very entrance.

Recording
Temperature checks upon entry is mandatory. But you don’t have thermometers at the entrance.
<현장싱크>
"이용자 오시면 연락처하고 열체크를 해서 작성을 해야하는데 그게 없네요..."


Every karaoke booth is full of people.

[Slug] Groups found not wearing mask

Some of them are found not wearing masks.

Recording
Squad, Customer
You’re supposed to wear a mask. Wear it. You should wear it at a karaoke booth while singing. (Ok, I’ll.)
A fine is imposed for the violation. But since you wore it right away, this time you won't get a fine. You should keep a mask on at all times. (Ok.)
<싱크 : 단속반 - 손님>
"단속와서 마스크 써주셔야 할 것 같아요. 마스크 쓰세요. 저희가 노래연습장에서도 마스크를 쓰시고 노래를 하셔야 하거든요. (아,네네네...)
지금 위반하셨는데 쓰셨으니까 과태료는 부과 안하겠는데 다음에 이용할 때는 꼭 써주세요. (네. 알겠습니다.) "

Karaoke owners ask their customers to keep a mask on, but some of them just ignore the request.

Recording
Karaoke bar owner
I keep asking them to wear a mask, but they take it off while singing.
<싱크 : 노래방 운영자>
"마스크를 쓰라고 해도 계속 벗어서 미치겠어요, 저도... 안에서 노래 부를 때 그러니까..."

This is another karaoke bar nearby.

[Slug] Some drink at karaoke booth

Bottles of beer are on the table in the karaoke booth.

Recording
Squad - Karaoke bar owner
Alcohol? 1.5 million won is imposed for the violation. (I’m sorry, but cut me some slack this time.) You’re not even wearing a mask...
<현장싱크 : 단속반 -영업장>
"이거 술 같은데 술. 이거 뭔데? 저희 이거 과태료 150만 원 부과해야 돼요. (오늘만 좀 시정해주세요. 죄송합니다.) 지금 마스크도 안 쓰고 계시고..."

Seven violations were found on that same day.

[Slug] 110 violations found since May 10

Quarantine authorities have found over 110 violations at entertainment facilities since May 10th when the social distancing level was raised to level 2, and thus the tighter measures for virus spread prevention were applied.

[Slug] Violations still being discovered

Despite the extensive forewarning for the crackdown and the “One strike, you’re out” policy, entertainment business owners and users just ignore the preventive measures.

INTERVIEW
Gang Yeong-sim / Representative, Province
A number of cases have recently been confirmed at karaoke bars and internet cafes. We’re inspecting businesses to prevent the virus spread.
<인터뷰 : 강영심 / 제주특별자치도 문화산업팀장>
"최근 노래연습장하고 PC방 쪽에서 확진자가 많이 발생하고 있습니다. 확진자 발생을 조기 차단하기 위해 집중점검하고 있고요."

[Reporter] Joseph Kim
[Camera] Kim Seung-cheol

As more than 100 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed over the last 10 days, complying with safety rules is desperately needed now, more than ever before.

Joseph Kim, KCTV