▲ Masks accumulated at Incheon Customs Cargo Terminal due to illegal export
After the government put in place restrictions on mask exports, mask exports, which had surpassed one million copies per day, dropped sharply to 10,000.
It is almost impossible to leave the country with more than 300 individuals including distributors.
The export of masks, including exports, has virtually ceased.
According to the Korea Customs Service, the number of masks newly exported for export until 28th of last month after the notification of 'Mask and Hand Disinfectant Emergency Supply Adjustment Measures' was announced on the 26th of last month, averages around 10,000 sheets per day.
The mask notice limits the export of masks to a maximum of 10% of total production for the smooth domestic supply of masks that are in short supply due to the Corona 19 incident, which is actually much smaller than the allowances for high awards. .
An official from the Korea Customs Service said, "After the 26th, new mask exports are so small that virtually no exports can be made."
The Korea Customs Service and the industry cited the government's restrictions on exports as well as negative public opinion on mask exports and the shortage of domestic masks due to a sharp increase in the number of examiners.
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