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"Wanted to Use the Restroom"... Hit with a 600,000 Won Fine

Lee Gang

Published : Jul 8, 2026 10:24 AM

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How could a cup of coffee cost 600,000 won?

It is the story of someone who ended up having to pay a fine of 600,000 won.

Let us take a look at what happened in Gwangalli, Busan.

First, the report was filed with the Busan Coast Guard yesterday afternoon.

The report stated that a jet ski was left on the sandy beach on the west side of Gwangalli Beach, but no one was in sight.

The Coast Guard discovered a man in his 40s, the operator, and his passenger riding the jet ski away from the scene and imposed a fine after conducting an inspection.

Why was a fine imposed? Under the current Water Leisure Safety Act, the operation of motorized water leisure equipment is prohibited within 200 meters of the coastline at Gwangalli Beach.

Simply put, this is because riding a jet ski near areas where vacationers are present could cause injuries to others.

Violating this rule results in a fine of 600,000 won.

During the investigation, the operator stated that he had operated the jet ski to go to a cafe near the beach to drink coffee and use the restroom.