2024 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival: Crackdown on Exorbitant Prices

2024 Jinhae Gunhangje Festival: Crackdown on Exorbitant Prices

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Changwon City's Strong Response to Exorbitant Prices at the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival

Many of you have likely experienced exorbitant prices during festivals. I too have had such experiences. However, there is good news for consumers. Changwon City has decided to take strong action against the exorbitant prices that occur at the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, a vibrant cherry blossom festival held every spring. In this post, we will take a detailed look at Changwon City's response measures and how citizens and tourists can report these incidents to minimize any inconvenience.

 

Changwon City's Strong Response Measures

In a proactive response to the issue of exorbitant prices, Changwon City has established a strengthened monitoring system in close cooperation with relevant departments. Through this system, they plan to actively monitor unfair pricing practices at restaurants, lodging facilities, and other establishments during the festival period and take immediate countermeasures. Additionally, the operation of a reporting center will serve as a window for tourists and citizens to quickly resolve any difficulties they may encounter. By increasing accessibility through phone and online channels, they have created an environment where anyone can easily report these incidents.

Legal action and administrative guidance against individual businesses are crucial steps towards eradicating the issue of exorbitant prices in the long term. Through these measures, Changwon City aims to induce fair business practices and establish a culture of protecting consumer rights.

1. Strengthened Monitoring System: During the festival period, Changwon City will operate a 24/7 monitoring system in cooperation with relevant departments. This will allow them to quickly identify and respond to businesses demanding exorbitant prices.
2.  Reporting Center Operation: To facilitate easy reporting of exorbitant prices, a phone and online reporting center will be operated. This will minimize any inconvenience to tourists and enable a swift response.
3. Legal Action and Administrative Guidance: Businesses demanding exorbitant prices will face legal action and administrative guidance. This is an essential measure to prevent recurrence.

Importance of Reporting

If you experience exorbitant prices, prompt reporting is the first step towards resolving the issue. Both phone and online reporting are effective methods, and a special reporting center will be available during the festival period to ensure a smoother reporting process. Providing specific details when reporting is of great help in resolving the issue, so it is recommended to provide as much information as possible.

 

Reporting Methods and Penalties

Tourists and citizens who experience exorbitant prices can report them through the following methods:

• Phone Reporting: You can directly call the Changwon City Hall or Jinhae-gu Office to explain the situation and make a report. During the festival period, a special reporting center phone number will be provided separately.
  (Changwon City Hall: 1899-1111, Jinhae-gu Office: 055-548-2114)
• Online Reporting: You can report online through the official website of Changwon City or Jinhae-gu Office. Fill out a simple form and submit the details of the incident.

In addition, businesses found to be charging unfair prices will be subject to eviction for three years, and a one-strike-out system has been introduced. Strong regulations will raise the level of cultural awareness among foreigners and our own citizens, and also create opportunities to make good memories.

 

Conclusion and Emphasis

Changwon City and the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival's strong response to the issue of exorbitant prices goes beyond simply reducing unfair business practices; it presents an opportunity to provide a far more positive and memorable experience for domestic and international tourists visiting the festival. These measures will also have a positive impact on the local economy and play a significant role in making Changwon City and the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival a more attractive and welcoming destination. The ongoing efforts of relevant departments and the active participation and reporting of citizens and tourists are essential to fundamentally resolve these issues and create a festival culture that everyone can enjoy. A festival free from exorbitant prices is a clear goal that Changwon City and the Jinhae Gunhangje Festival should strive for, and through this, a more prosperous local community can be expected.

 

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