The government has decided to strengthen penalties against overcharging in the hanok experience industry and urban accommodation services for foreign tourists.
On July 28, the government announced that it had reviewed and approved a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act during a Cabinet meeting. This amendment is a follow-up to the 'Measures to Eradicate Overcharging' announced at the expanded National Tourism Strategy Meeting on February 25. It is set to take effect immediately upon its promulgation on August 4.
Previously, hanok experience businesses faced limitations, as they would only receive a corrective order for first-time violations of not posting accommodation rates or charging higher than posted rates. Urban accommodation services for foreign tourists had no obligation to post or comply with rate regulations, leaving a gap in price transparency.
In response, the government has introduced a requirement for urban accommodation services to post and comply with accommodation rates. Additionally, penalties have been strengthened, with a five-day business suspension imposed for first-time violations of not posting rates or charging above the posted rates.
These enhanced penalties will initially apply to general and residential accommodation businesses, with plans to expand to the taxi and food service industries in the future.
Furthermore, the government plans to implement a 'Safe Price System' to protect consumers and maintain market order by eradicating overcharging, along with establishing regulations against unilateral reservation cancellations without just cause.
On July 28, the government announced that it had reviewed and approved a partial amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Tourism Promotion Act during a Cabinet meeting. This amendment is a follow-up to the 'Measures to Eradicate Overcharging' announced at the expanded National Tourism Strategy Meeting on February 25. It is set to take effect immediately upon its promulgation on August 4.
Previously, hanok experience businesses faced limitations, as they would only receive a corrective order for first-time violations of not posting accommodation rates or charging higher than posted rates. Urban accommodation services for foreign tourists had no obligation to post or comply with rate regulations, leaving a gap in price transparency.
In response, the government has introduced a requirement for urban accommodation services to post and comply with accommodation rates. Additionally, penalties have been strengthened, with a five-day business suspension imposed for first-time violations of not posting rates or charging above the posted rates.
These enhanced penalties will initially apply to general and residential accommodation businesses, with plans to expand to the taxi and food service industries in the future.
Furthermore, the government plans to implement a 'Safe Price System' to protect consumers and maintain market order by eradicating overcharging, along with establishing regulations against unilateral reservation cancellations without just cause.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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