The city of Busan will carry out a six-week special inspection from May 4 to June 12 targeting restaurants and food vendors located near major transportation hubs and tourist attractions as the city prepares for a seasonal rise in domestic and overseas visitors.

Inspection teams will focus on food establishments around airports, bus terminals, railway stations, and popular sightseeing areas, particularly in districts expected to see increased foreign tourist traffic.

Authorities said the move comes ahead of several large-scale events in June that are expected to bring more visitors into the city.

The crackdown will concentrate on violations such as false or misleading country-of-origin labeling, use or storage of expired products, poor food hygiene practices, failure to display prices, and the reuse of leftover side dishes.

Seafood restaurants and businesses with prior violations or repeated complaints will receive priority monitoring.

Any businesses found in violation will face strict legal action, including criminal charges and notification to the relevant administrative agencies.

Inspections are aimed at strengthening food safety standards and protecting Busan’s image as an international tourism destination.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu