Jeju Island launches crackdown on illegal filming at popular beaches

Jeju Island is intensifying efforts to combat illegal filming, particularly in high-traffic tourist areas, as the summer season approaches. The provincial government announced its "2026 Summer Major Tourist Spot Illegal Filming Prevention and Response System Construction Plan" on June 12, aiming to curb voyeuristic crimes in accommodations, changing rooms, and restrooms.

The comprehensive response system involves three phases: preparation, intensive inspection, and post-management. A joint inspection team, comprising officials from Jeju Province, the Autonomous Police Corps, the Women's Emergency Hotline 1366 Jeju Center, and the Jeju Digital Sex Crime Victim Support Center, will commence preliminary checks on June 22 at Samyang Beach. This will be followed by thorough inspections of popular beaches like Hyeopjae, Iho Tewoo, Hamdeok, and Jungmun Saekdal during July and August, when visitor numbers peak.

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Illegal filming is a serious crime that severely infringes upon individuals' daily lives.

Focusing on facilities vulnerable to hidden cameras, such as restrooms, changing rooms, and shower areas, the inspection teams will utilize advanced detection equipment to meticulously search for micro-cameras. Any suspected cases of illegal filming will be promptly reported to the police. The initiative also seeks to encourage self-regulation within the tourism sector, with plans to introduce an evaluation metric for illegal filming prevention safety checks when selecting outstanding tourism businesses.

Jeju Island assures that victims of digital sex crimes can access systematic support through various centers. The Jeju Digital Sex Crime Victim Support Center offers integrated services including counseling, assistance with removing illegal footage, investigative and legal support, and psychological therapy referrals. The Women's Emergency Hotline 1366 Jeju Center and the Jeju Sunflower Center also maintain rapid victim protection systems. Lee Eun-young, Jeju Province's Director of Gender Equality and Women's Policy, emphasized the seriousness of illegal filming and pledged to strengthen prevention measures and public awareness campaigns to ensure a safe summer for residents and tourists.

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We will further strengthen prevention checks and public awareness campaigns so that residents and tourists can enjoy Jeju's summer with peace of mind.