"Unlicensed Eyelash Extensions"... Gyeonggi Special Judicial Police Uncover Widespread Illegal Beauty Practices

Gyeonggi Province has uncovered a large number of beauty salons that violated relevant laws by performing eyelash extension procedures without reporting to the local authorities, or providing hair extension services without a cosmetologist license.

The Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police announced on the 30th that, as a result of a crackdown conducted from June 1 to 12 on 80 beauty salons operating via social media in eight cities and counties including Suwon and Bucheon, violations of the Public Health Control Act and the Medical Services Act were detected.

The main violations included 13 cases of unreported business operations, 12 cases of unlicensed cosmetology work, and 1 case of illegal medical advertising, totaling 26 violations.

Examples of key violations include: Business A was found to be operating in an officetel without reporting its beauty business to the relevant authorities, providing eyelash perms and eyelash extension services using facilities such as beds and tables. Business B was caught with an unlicensed owner performing hair extension services on customers. In the case of Business C, the business was found advertising medical procedures such as wart removal and skin regeneration—treatments that only medical professionals are authorized to perform—through social networking services like Instagram.

Results of Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police Unit's 'Social Media-Based Crackdown on Illegal Beauty Practices'

According to the Public Health Control Act, operating an unreported beauty business is punishable by up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 10 million won, and engaging in cosmetology work without a license is subject to a fine of up to 3 million won. In addition, under the Medical Services Act, a person who is not a medical professional and advertises medical procedures can face up to one year in prison or a fine of up to 10 million won.

Kwon Moonju, head of the Gyeonggi Province Special Judicial Police, stated, "Illegal beauty salons are rampant, so we urge customers to check whether a business is properly registered and whether the operators hold the relevant licenses. The businesses found to be in violation will be strictly punished according to regulations, and we will do our utmost through continued crackdowns to ensure the safety of residents and lawful business operations."

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