By South China Morning Post | Created at 2024-09-26 14:31:54 | Updated at 2024-09-30 13:31:28
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A Hong Kong woman has been barred from leaving South Korea’s Jeju Island for more than two months after being arrested for taking photos at a traditional bathhouse.
Sasa Chiu, 67, was visiting the western part of the popular resort island as part of a tour package with three friends on July 7 when the incident occurred, her husband, Tony Lau, told the Post on Thursday.
She entered a jjimjilbang, or Korean bathhouse, and took photos in an area where photography was prohibited.
Jjimjilbang facilities are usually segregated according to sex and typically feature hot tubs, showers, traditional Korean kiln saunas and massage tables.
Police were called after several patrons reported photos of their bodies being taken without their consent.
