Busan will carry out a five-week food safety inspection campaign targeting restaurants and food businesses in major tourist areas as the city prepares for a busy summer travel season.

The inspections will run from June 29 to July 31 and focus on businesses frequently visited by both domestic and international tourists, including restaurants near beaches, traditional markets, seafood establishments, and popular K-food eateries serving dishes such as gukbap, bibimbap, and bulgogi.

The initiative is designed to strengthen food safety standards and reinforce confidence in Busan as a leading culinary tourism destination amid a sharp increase in foreign visitor arrivals.

Authorities will prioritize inspections of businesses with previous violations, locations suspected of poor hygiene practices, and establishments that have been the subject of complaints or reports related to country-of-origin labeling.

Inspectors will check for a range of violations, including false or misleading origin labeling, the use or storage of unlabeled or expired food products, breaches of food handling and sanitation standards, the reuse of leftover food, and failure to properly display prices.

Businesses found in violation could face criminal charges, fines, or administrative penalties under relevant food safety and consumer protection laws.

The inspections are intended to ensure visitors can enjoy local food with confidence throughout the summer while maintaining the city’s reputation as a safe and reliable destination for dining and tourism.

Residents who wish to report suspected violations can contact Busan’s Special Judicial Police investigation team.

Fleet Chinhae

USAG Daegu

Korean