Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police Crack Down on 16 Hold'em Pubs and Room Cafes Violating Youth Protection Act

The Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police announced on September 29 that they inspected 101 hold'em pubs and room cafes across the province during the summer vacation period (July 27 – August 21) and caught 16 businesses committing 17 violations of the Youth Protection Act.

By type of violation, there were 15 cases of "failing to post notices restricting minors' entry and employment" and 2 cases of "violating the ban on minors' entry."

Hold'em pubs are strictly prohibited from allowing minors to enter or be employed. Room cafes are also classified as businesses banned from minor entry and employment if they feature enclosed structures, mattresses, or door locks, making them subject to crackdowns.

Under the Youth Protection Act, illegally employing minors is punishable by up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 30 million won.

In addition, allowing minors to enter a business or failing to post notices restricting minors' entry and employment can result in up to two years in prison or a fine of up to 20 million won.

(Photo provided by Gyeonggi Provincial Government, Yonhap News)
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