Recently, Chinese tourists visiting Jeju Island have been criticized for defecating in the streets and smoking on public transport, causing locals to frown.
According to a KBS report on the 10th, at around 11 a.m., a scene was captured of a boy urinating near a major road in Hamdeok Beach, Jocheon-eup, Jeju City. It was reported that this boy was with a group presumed to be Chinese tourists. It appears there was no adult accompanying him who tried to stop him.
This is not the first time a Chinese tourist has been caught urinating in public in Jeju. In June of last year, photos and videos of a boy, presumed to be a Chinese tourist, urinating in a flower bed on the streets of Yeondong, Jeju City, were shared online, sparking controversy. Even then, a woman who seemed to be the guardian did not intervene.
In August of last year, a girl presumed to be a Chinese tourist was seen urinating in a flower bed at the outdoor parking lot of Aqua Planet in Seongsan-eup, Seogwipo City, and this scene was also shared online. A woman who appeared to be her guardian did not stop her and was holding tissue in her hand.
In April of last year, a Chinese woman was caught smoking on a bus and faced criticism. When some passengers protested, she threw her cigarette butt onto the road. The bus driver reportedly stopped the vehicle and approached the woman, saying, 'You can't do that here.'
Reports have emerged that complaints have been flooding in to the Jeju Island's complaint system about Chinese individuals fighting loudly on the streets or jaywalking.
In response, the Jeju Police Agency recently conducted basic order guidance, publicity, and enforcement activities throughout the province as part of a 100-day special security operation aimed at preventing foreign crimes.
During the enforcement activities that lasted about an hour, a total of 26 people were caught, including 11 Chinese nationals and 2 Norwegian tourists. The focus of the enforcement included jaywalking, seatbelt violations, crossing the center line, not wearing helmets, and driving on sidewalks.