South Korea conducts holiday safety and food origin inspections

South Korean local governments and national agencies are conducting widespread safety and consumer protection inspections ahead of the Chuseok holiday.

In Daedeok-gu, authorities are performing special safety checks on eight multi-use facilities, including four traditional markets and four retail outlets, to prevent fire hazards and accidents. Similarly, Gwangjin-gu completed intensive inspections of 23 traditional markets and alleyway shopping streets, focusing on fire safety, electricity, and gas leaks.

Parallel to safety measures, the National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service and various local municipalities, including Seoul and Hwaseong, are launching crackdowns on the mislabeling of food origins. These enforcement actions target agricultural, livestock, and fishery products—such as beef, pork, squid, and octopus—across traditional markets, retail stores, and online delivery platforms to ensure consumer trust during the holiday season.