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By Jung Min-ho
A Vietnamese man has been caught working illegally at a farm in Korea during a mandatory self-quarantine period, police said Thursday.
According to the North Jeolla provincial government and police, the man, 21, who had left his residence in Jeonju without reporting to authorities, was found working illegally at a farm in the neighboring city of Namwon during a 14-day isolation period.
The man, who was ordered to quarantine himself on arrival in Korea on April 9, made about 500,000 won ($410) working there for five days from April 16, police said.
The Ministry of Justice is expected soon to decide whether to deport him. He is now waiting for the decision at a quarantine facility at Chonbuk National University.
The government has maintained a no-tolerance stance toward those who do not follow self-isolation rules over COVID-19, saying any foreigner who violates them will be expelled. Local violators could face up to a year in prison or a maximum fine of 10 million won.
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